It turns out, they were the main characters.

"Leave the rest to me."

……

Yangfeng Inn.

Mu Zhian arrived as promised and met Lan Mulian in a clean and elegant guest room.

She wore a moon-white long dress that suited her personality, and her cascading hair was simply tied up with a white hairband, with a strand hanging down.

She was aloof and noble, with stunningly beautiful features.

"You arrived quite punctually. It seems you value Miss Bai quite a bit." Lan Mulian smiled slightly.

"I usually like to arrive early for appointments because I don't like making others wait for me, nor do I like waiting for others," Mu Zhian said with a smile, glossing over the matter.

Lan Mulian nodded slightly, and after inviting Mu Zhian to sit down, she said, "Do you know why I came to see you?"

Mu Zhian nodded: "My senior sister mentioned it to me in her letter."

Lan Mulian stared into Mu Zhian's eyes and said, "Bai Ruoxi, is she a demon cultivator?"

She added, "There's no need to hide it from me. Even if you lie, I can still use my aura-reading technique to confirm Bai Ruoxi's identity later."

As expected, she noticed it. She really is worthy of Lan Mulian... Mu Zhian was silent for a moment, then nodded, but then shook his head.

“She was born to a cultivator and a demon cultivator, but apart from a trace of demonic energy, she has no connection with demon cultivators whatsoever,” Mu Zhian revealed the truth.

After careful consideration, he finally decided that there was no need to hide it from Lan Mulian.

Just as Lan Mulian said, if she suspected Bai Ruoxi, she could simply use the Qi Observation Technique to test Bai Ruoxi's identity; there was no need to call him over at all.

This was both a test of him and a test of Bai Ruoxi.

If he lies, Lan Mulian will probably be completely disappointed in him.

Moreover, lying may not be effective.

Lan Mulian doesn't often use the Qi Observation Technique, but Mu Zhian isn't sure if she used it before he arrived to check if he was lying.

Seeing that Lan Mulian remained silent, Mu Zhian continued, "What does Senior Sister plan to do?"

"According to the rules of the Liangyi Sect, anyone who secretly colludes with demon cultivators will be dealt with severely."

Lan Mulian pondered for a moment, then said softly, "But since she can't even be considered a half-demon, let's drop this matter."

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. That's what my master told me."

This statement says it all.

Lan Mulian's words may not hold true.

But if it came from the Empress herself, then it should naturally count.

"Senior sister doesn't plan to pursue this matter?" Mu Zhi'an asked tentatively to confirm.

Lan Mulian gave Mu Zhian a deep look and said, "I can turn a blind eye for now, but if she harms anyone in the future, I will personally kill her."

These words were actually meant to hide her shyness. She hadn't expected her senior sister to be a little proud... Mu Zhi'an nodded gently and humbly asked, "Senior sister, does Miss Bai Ruoxi's demonic aura always overflow during her tribulations?"

Lan Mulian gently shook her head: "Theoretically speaking, as long as the demonic energy is hidden in the cauldron and not used, it will not be detected by anyone."

"The reason why Bai Ruoxi's demonic aura is overflowing today is probably because she herself has not been aware of the existence of demonic aura in her body for the past ten years or so, right?"

"Senior sister is indeed incredibly intelligent," Mu Zhian exclaimed.

Just as I guessed, my senior sister's personality is indeed the type that's cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Moreover, she guessed the truth from just a few words. Such an intelligent woman, if I am lucky enough to marry her in the future, it would be an incredible blessing... Mu Zhian was filled with emotion.

"The sect assessment is approaching. Besides having fun every day, don't forget to meditate and cultivate," Lan Mulian advised.

Mu Zhian nodded obediently and said, "I will follow your teachings, Senior Sister. After I join the sect, I will serve you like a slave without hesitation."

He seized the opportunity and immediately grabbed his senior sister's leg and began to lick it wildly.

Lan Mulian raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "I don't need you to be my slave."

"Should I bring another osmanthus cake for my senior sister tomorrow?" Mu Zhian asked tentatively.

Lan Mulian neither agreed nor refused, but simply picked up her teacup.

Mu Zhian understood immediately and said, "I have some things to attend to, I'll come back to bother you again tomorrow, Senior Sister."

After leaving Yangfeng Inn, Mu Zhian did not return directly to the Mu family. Instead, he sent a spy to the Gongsun family, while he himself went to the Chenxi Chamber of Commerce.

After waiting in the hall for a while, Mu Zhian met the elegantly dressed merchant, Mr. Huang.

Master Huang sat down in a chair and brewed tea. He then poured a cup of tea for Mu Zhi'an and said with a smile, "Nephew Mu, what brings you to my Morning Light Chamber of Commerce in the middle of the day?"

Mu Zhian took a sip of tea without making a sound, then said in riddles, "Uncle Huang, you're a smart man, you should know why I'm looking for you."

This sounds like a "those who know, know; those who don't, you won't understand even if I explain" attitude, but for a clever person like Master Huang, it could very well be their own undoing.

Master Huang paused slightly as he held the teacup, staring silently at Mu Zhian, his mind clearly racing.

After a long pause, he suddenly laughed and said, "Nephew Mu, I don't understand what you mean."

Mu Zhian smiled and took out a paper crane.

"It doesn't matter if Uncle Huang doesn't understand, but he should know who the owner of this paper crane is."

Master Huang's gaze was fixed on the paper crane.

The spiritual energy on the paper crane was none other than that of Lan Mulian, the person taking the sect's assessment this time.

His relationship with Lan Mulian was indeed quite complicated... Master Huang's eyes flickered slightly, and then he laughed twice and said, "Nephew Mu, I told you before that the Morning Dawn Chamber of Commerce is not interested in anything other than making money. You don't need to specifically confirm this with your uncle."

“Uncle knows nothing and can’t do anything,” Master Huang assured him.

Just as Mu Zhian guessed, businessmen pursue profits and will not do anything that would affect their own interests.

The Morning Light Chamber of Commerce couldn't possibly have been unaware of this morning's calamity. Master Huang knows everything, but he intends to pretend to be confused and act as if he knows nothing.

“Master Huang, actually, I have another problem. If possible, I hope you can help me out a little.”

When Mu Zhian got to this point, seeing that Master Huang didn't seem very interested, he continued, "Miss Huang and I have a good relationship. If we join the Liangyi Sect in the future, we can look out for each other."

Master Huang narrowed his eyes slightly and immediately smiled, "Nephew Mu, just say it. Given your relationship with my daughter, your uncle will do his best to help."

Mu Zhian has a complicated relationship with the sect's examiners. Master Huang only has one daughter. If Mu Zhian can be indebted to him, he can then take care of Huang Manting within the sect. This would be a deal with absolutely no loss for him.

"Uncle Huang is a smart man, and Uncle Gongsun is also a smart man."

Mu Zhian sighed and said, "But some people may not be that smart."

"If anyone tries to do anything bad to Ruoxi or harm her, we hope Uncle Huang can help us prove our innocence."

Master Huang cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Given the relationship between my nephew Mu and me, this matter is easy to discuss."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Mu Zhian got up to leave.

"Nephew, are you planning to visit the Gongsun family next?" Master Huang asked as he personally saw Mu Zhian off at the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce.

"I won't be going to the Gongsun residence. I've already sent someone to inform them. Everyone here is smart enough to know what to do," Mu Zhian said with a smile.

Everything was handled perfectly.

Going forward, even if some clowns try to cause trouble, they'll just be trying to amuse and make people laugh.

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After seeing Mu Zhian off, Master Huang turned around and went back to the hall.

He thought for a moment, then turned to the servant beside him and said in a deep voice, "Go and call the young lady here."

The servant bowed slightly and left the hall.

Before long, Huang Manting walked into the hall in black embroidered shoes. Her bewitching eyes swept over the man in the hall, and she called out in a clear voice, "Father, what brings you here?"

Master Huang chuckled and tapped the table, saying, "Sit down and let's talk."

After Huang Manting sat down, Old Master Huang slowly picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and said, "Young Master Mu just came to the Chamber of Commerce."

Huang Manting raised her eyebrows slightly, seemingly surprised, and said, "That Mu Zhian looks handsome and scholarly, but in reality he has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. Father, don't underestimate him because of his age."

Master Huang smiled and nodded, saying, "I came to see you to remind you of this matter."

“Mu Zhian and I made an agreement that after you enter the Liangyi Sect, he will look after you. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can go to him.”

Huang Manting pouted, playing with a strand of hair, and said, "Father, I'm at the eighth level of Qi Refining, do you think I'll ever need him again?"

If she had to say something, she did lack a servant to please her.

Mu Zhian would be a good fit.

Master Huang shook his head and smiled, "His level of cultivation is not high, but he is very smart. No one can predict the future."

"Didn't he trick you a few days ago?"

During those days, he didn't want to get involved in the affairs between the Bai family, the Gongsun family, and the Mu family, but Mu Zhian came to his daughter instead... Forced by circumstances, the Gongsun family handed over three market towns.

Mentioning this, Huang Manting's face immediately darkened, and she said, "At that time, I only thought he was a spoiled brat who was obsessed with beautiful women and had no brains. Who would have thought..."

Recalling the scene of being taken advantage of by the other party that day while thinking she had him under her control, Huang Manting's originally calm smile vanished instantly.

"What did he come here for today?" Huang Manting suddenly asked.

"You don't need to worry about this. In short, our business will not suffer any losses. In the end, it's just a matter of going with the flow." Master Huang said with a faint smile, "I came to see you just to remind you not to make enemies with Mu Zhian in the future."

Huang Manting lowered her eyes, dangling her delicate white feet, and said, "Didn't Father favor Ye Yu more before?"

"I was optimistic about Ye Yu because he had been a good-for-nothing for several years, but he was able to make a comeback and return to the Qi Refining Realm in less than a few months."

Mr. Huang paused, then shook his head and smiled, "But with Ye Yu's impetuous mentality, he won't go far in the future."

"As for the purpose of Mu Zhian's visit to the Morning Light Chamber of Commerce today..." Old Master Huang deliberately kept it a secret.

"You'll find out in a few days."

Don't say that Bai Ruoxi only has a small part of demonic energy. Even if she is a half-demon or even a demon cultivator, so what?

When everyone believes she is not a demon cultivator, then she is not.

……

Gongsun Mansion.

A spy from the Gongsun family stood in the lamplight, cautiously observing Gongsun Xiong, who was sitting in a chair drinking afternoon tea, and asked, "Master, how should this matter be handled?"