It turns out, they were the main characters.

At this moment, Mu Zhi's voice, tinged with a hint of probing, rang out again, pulling Mu Zhi'an back to reality from his thoughts.

The princess opened her mouth slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but when she saw Mu Zhian's expression, she hesitated.

Although she didn't know who Mu Wange was, she could still glean some clues from Mu Zhian's expression.

Mu Zhi, Mu Zhi An.

This surname is bound to make one think a bit...

Mu Zhi naturally took Mu Zhi'an's arm and whispered, "Come back with me, okay?"

"You also want to see your mother, don't you?"

Her voice was clear and sweet. Rather than being the supreme being of the forbidden land of life, she looked more like a simple girl asking her neighbor for something.

If outsiders saw this scene, they would probably be astonished. The supreme being of the forbidden land of life was actually making a request like a little girl... Even the princess couldn't help but look at this scene with a strange expression.

But then the princess realized what was going on and said, "You can't go back with her. The rules of the Forbidden Land of Life are completely controlled by the Lord of Life. If you go back with her, and she is willing, you will never be able to come out again."

That's practically saying, "If you go to the Forbidden Land of Life with Mu Zhi, she can lock you up in a dark room forever if she wants."

pat.

It started raining sometime during the day, the rain pattering down on the bamboo grove, the drops falling softly along the bamboo leaves.

As lightning flashed, one could vaguely see the water droplets, like a string of pearls, falling obliquely from the sky in the cold wind, their impact on one's face carrying a slightly biting chill.

But what was even more chilling was Mu Zhi's gaze. This seemingly harmless girl had a cold look in her eyes as she looked up and suddenly stared at the princess: "Do you really think Yunzhou is immune to the erosion of the rules of life?"

She had repeatedly tried to sow discord between herself and him. If it weren't for the fact that she seemed to have some connection with Mu Zhi'an, Mu Zhi wouldn't have bothered talking to her at all.

The princess took out an umbrella from her storage ring, opened it, and stood beside Mu Zhi'an. Her eyes were still gentle, but her tone was anything but polite: "Although I don't know what you said to him, what's wrong with telling him to be careful of the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Land?"

Whether it's a forbidden zone or another forbidden place, it's undoubtedly a dangerous place that cultivators fear and dread. Mu Zhi naturally understood the meaning behind the princess's words.

But... she's different from other forbidden places.

At least... the attitude of the Forbidden Land of Life towards Mu Zhian is different from that of other forbidden places.

Other forbidden places simply lust after Mu Zhi'an's body, but Mu Zhi is different... at least her feelings for Mu Zhi'an are not just about lust for his body.

Outside the bamboo grove, a layer of murky water had accumulated at some point. Raindrops the size of beans crashed and shattered on the ground, creating a hazy white mist.

As the atmosphere between the two grew increasingly tense, Mu Zhian finally spoke: "I think I'll postpone my return to the Forbidden Land of Life for now."

Mu Zhi paused, her delicate body stiffening slightly. Then, she looked up at Mu Zhi'an and asked incredulously, "Why? Don't you want to see your mother?"

The princess's expression changed instantly, staring at Mu Zhi'an in astonishment.

Mu Zhian's mother...?

Is he connected to the forbidden zone of life...?

Mu Zhian simply smiled, glanced at Mu Zhi, and saw his image reflected in the beautiful eyes of the delicate girl. Her rosy lips parted slightly, and her eyes held a look of confusion.

She seemed quite surprised that she would refuse... But then again, this was likely a golden opportunity to meet Mu Wange, the woman who was suspected to be his 'mother'.

If this opportunity is missed, who knows when Mu Wange will appear again.

But he refused.

"Why exactly...?" Mu Zhi asked, frowning.

Mu Zhian said in a very soft voice, "If she wants to see me, she will find me even if I don't go to her."

Seeing that Mu Zhi seemed a little unwilling, Mu Zhian leaned close to her ear and whispered, "I will definitely go to the Forbidden Land of Life to find you, but not now."

"Can you wait for me a little longer?"

The boy's warm breath gently touched Mu Zhi's ear. She secretly glanced at Mu Zhi'an, her earlobes gradually burning. She withdrew her gaze as if she had been electrocuted, turned her head away, and two lovely blushes appeared on her fair face. As a result, her usually calm and mysterious face underwent a dramatic change in emotion.

"Don't regret it if she leaves later."

Mu Zhi said in a low voice unconsciously, as if to maintain her aloof and elegant demeanor in front of others.

Mu Zhian couldn't help but grin.

Although this girl is the supreme being of the Forbidden Land of Life, perhaps because she has never left the Forbidden Land of Life for many years, she becomes so shy over the slightest intimate gesture.

If this were in modern times, she would definitely be considered a homebody.

Seemingly disliking this passive feeling, or perhaps unwilling to be seen in this light by outsiders, Mu Zhi glanced at the princess casually and said indifferently, "And what about her? Does she intend to follow you after this?"

The princess raised her eyelids, her beautiful eyes moist and gentle, and said softly, "I suppose it's none of your business where I am?"

"Is that so?" Mu Zhi sneered. "If the Great Roc Emperor knew that you were willing to offend the Forbidden Land of Life to save him, I wonder what he would think?"

In the Nine Provinces, very few people are actually willing to offend the forbidden lands.

After all, the supreme beings in the forbidden lands are practically invincible, and they can manipulate the power of rules to erode the rules of heaven and earth... If it weren't for the fear of that mysterious powerhouse who once suppressed the nine forbidden lands, the rules of the forbidden lands would probably have already covered the entire Nine Provinces by now.

There are very few demon empresses as domineering and unreasonable as Shi Zixuan.

"So what if the Great Roc Emperor knows?"

"Besides, between me and my friend Mu..." The princess glanced at Mu Zhi'an, her tone calm and gentle, "I only helped him out of respect for the Medicine Emperor."

The Medicine King...?

A hint of doubt flashed in Mu Zhi's eyes, and she subconsciously glanced at Mu Zhi'an.

I thought the people behind him were all in the Eastern Continent... maybe with the Demon Realm added at most.

Did I not expect to have someone to rely on in Yuzhou as well?

No wonder...

No wonder the princess helped him.

At this moment, Mu Zhi's hostility towards the princess eased slightly.

If someone else had said this explanation, Mu Zhi might have been a little skeptical.

But what the princess said... still has some credibility.

After all, even Mu Zhi, who had been living deep within the forbidden zone of life for many years, had heard a little about the relationship between Yuzhou and Yunzhou.

In the past, Luo Tan had received help from the princess, and the two were like sisters.

If the princess helped Mu Zhian because of Luo Tan... then it wouldn't be surprising.

Mu Zhi suddenly realized something, looked at Mu Zhi'an, blinked her pure peach blossom eyes, and said in a sweet voice, "If I remember correctly, although the Medicine Queen of Yuzhou has not been in the Dao Integration stage for long, she is arrogant by nature. Once, a Supreme Being from a Forbidden Land asked her to refine pills, but she refused... When did you get involved with her?"

"Could she have already tasted your spiritual energy?!"

The voice suddenly rose a few decibels.

As a child, Mu Zhian was a simple and kind boy. Mu Zhi, who had never left the forbidden area of ​​life, naturally found it hard to imagine what kind of relationship the boy who would be shy even when touching his sister's hand would have with the Medicine King of Yuzhou.

Mu Zhian shook his head. He wanted to explain, but then decided against it, since the princess was watching.

A qualified player should know that even if they want to explain, they should do so at the right time.

Now is not the right time.

“The story between me and Luo Tan is a long one. Now that Mother… she’s back, you should go back to the Forbidden Land of Life to see her first.”

Mu Zhian spoke up at the opportune moment, lightly glossing over the topic.

Although she was somewhat reluctant to give up, Mu Zhi knew that with the princess present, the other party would definitely not allow her to take Mu Zhi'an away.

If she tries to use forbidden items to take Mu Zhi'an away, she will definitely be stopped by the princess.

Rather than doing that, it's better to leave him with a good impression first.

Besides... it really had been a very long time since I had seen Mu Wange.

The last time I saw Mu Wange was more than ten years ago, and she only met me once before leaving.

“The Forbidden Land of Reincarnation, the Forbidden Land of Immortality, and the Ancient Land of Eternity—these three parties will do everything in their power to obtain you. Since you refuse to return with me, you must be careful of these three forbidden lands.” Mu Zhi stared at him with her beautiful eyes.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly, then suddenly asked, "Are the rules of the Forbidden Ancient Road all controlled by the will of Heaven?"

“There is more than one kind of Heavenly Dao Will. Indeed, there is one kind of Heavenly Dao Will that controls the rules of the Forbidden Ancient Path,” Mu Zhi said.

This should be an 'insurance' set up by the Heavenly Dao to prevent the forbidden land from completely slipping out of its control.

Once a supreme being completely controls the forbidden rules, then that forbidden land will be like the current forbidden zone in the Eastern Continent, forever free from the constraints of the Heavenly Dao.

Mu Zhian looked thoughtful.

Unbeknownst to them, time passed silently. Because she was worried that Mu Wange would leave soon after returning, Mu Zhi did not linger here for too long. When Mu Zhi's main body in the depths of the forbidden land of life opened her eyes, this clone also quietly disappeared like smoke.

Mu Zhi's departure seemed to create a more ambiguous atmosphere between Mu Zhi'an and the princess, who were standing in front of the bamboo forest.

He looked up and asked in a low voice:

"Your Highness, if you stay in Dongzhou, won't Emperor Dapeng be angry?"

The princess, holding an umbrella, stepped closer, her mature and voluptuous body gently brushing against Mu Zhian's side. The thin veil covering her face concealed her stunning beauty, yet it accentuated the allure of a married woman.

She gazed at him with her beautiful eyes and gently shook her head: "I told Emperor Dapeng that I would go to Yuzhou first after this, so there is no need to worry about his situation."

"Compared to the matter of the Great Roc Emperor... you are more worrying."

The princess lowered her voice and said, "Now that you have attained enlightenment, the four female supreme beings have noticed the existence of the innate furnace. They only want to possess you, so they will not kill you... But once the other supreme beings know about your physique, they will definitely kill you at all costs."

After all, a natural furnace can only help the opposite sex. Mu Zhi'an's existence is an irresistible temptation for the female supreme, but a huge threat to the ancient creatures of other forbidden lands.

If Mu Zhian agrees to help a certain forbidden land, it will break the balance that the nine forbidden lands have maintained to this day.

Only by destroying what you can't have can you find peace of mind.

"And that Mu Zhi... you must be able to discern right from wrong in what she says," the princess said again.

“I know what I’m doing,” Mu Zhi’an looked up at the beautiful married woman and smiled. “Thank you for coming all the way here for me. Since you can stay in Yunzhou for the time being, can I ask you for a favor?”

The princess glanced at Mu Zhi'an with a charming look and said, "You mean the matter of the spirit dragon ascending to immortality?"

Her tone carried a hint of shyness and a touch of resentment.

Mu Zhian smiled and said, "Could you please wait for me at the Liangyi Sect?"

The princess glanced at the young man casually and said quietly, "Since I've already promised to try to help the spirit dragon communicate with the Great Dao, I won't go back on my word... But don't you plan to return to the Liangyi Sect now?"

"Um... I still have some things to take care of."

Just as Mu Zhian finished speaking, a thunderous roar resounded through the sky.