It turns out, they were the main characters.

"By the way, the husband you mentioned and I grew up together."

As if to retaliate against Yao Meng's earlier provocation, Mu Zhi smiled and said in a gentle and mild tone, "As for our relationship... my mother designated me as his fiancée in the past."

Yao Meng fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

……fiancée?

She glanced at Mu Zhi'an subconsciously, only to find that he, unusually, did not refute her, but instead showed an expression of 'I knew it'.

This made Yao Meng's heart sink.

In fact, when Yao Meng first met Mu Zhi'an, she had already vaguely guessed that Mu Zhi'an's background was not as simple as it seemed on the surface.

Ultimately, what ordinary young master from a small family could possess a naturally evolved physique that could continuously evolve, and have been secretly watched over and cared for by Consort Shang Yan from the past?

If Mu Zhian is connected to the Forbidden Land of Life, then many things can be explained.

Perhaps Shang Yanfei was entrusted by the Forbidden Land of Life, which is why she took care of Mu Zhian all this time?

Of course, there is another possibility.

For example, it wasn't Consort Shang Yan who was commissioned by the Forbidden Land of Life, but rather the Forbidden Land of Life that was commissioned by Consort Shang Yan...?

If it's the former, that's fine, but if it's the latter...

Even the Azure Emperor, whose pond was now covered in greenery, felt a complex mix of emotions when she considered a certain possibility.

Imagine that the sect leader of the Liangyi Sect was secretly watching Mu Zhian from the moment he was born, and then watching him grow up... During this time, Shang Yanfei would not be without any rivals in love. She could do whatever she wanted. With Shang Yanfei's looks and methods, she could probably bewitch any innocent boy of that age with just a flick of her finger.

If she wanted, she could even mold Mu Zhian into whatever shape she preferred.

Perhaps when Mu Zhian was a child, he had already been...

At this moment, Mu Zhian's voice suddenly pulled Yao Meng back to reality from her thoughts.

Where is Mu Wange now?

Although the taboo says that Mu Wange and he are not related by blood, there is absolutely no mistake that Mu Wange is the one who watched him grow up.

Mu Zhian now has many questions he wants to ask that woman.

Why did Mu Wange seal him in the formation back then, and only release him in this life?

Then why was he sent to the Mu family in Tianxuan City?

Where did Mu Wange go during this time?

Before Mu Zhi could speak, the three of them suddenly heard footsteps.

The footsteps were coming from behind the palace.

Mu Zhi floated up to Mu Zhi'an's side, took his arm, and looked up at him.

With a look of longing in her eyes, like a little girl, Mu Zhi stared intently at the slender figure faintly visible behind the palace, and whispered:

"Mother is out."

Chapter 569 The Mystery of Mu Zhi'an's Origins: The Mother of the Lord of Life

Mother……?

When Yao Meng heard Mu Zhi address the woman who was walking from the back of the palace as 'mother', a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes for the first time.

Despite her seemingly innocent and pure appearance, Mu Zhi is actually much older than Yao Meng in terms of lifespan.

Otherwise, Mu Zhi wouldn't have referred to herself as Yao Meng's senior just now.

But now... she actually called another person 'mother'?

Yao Meng suddenly noticed a subtle change in Mu Zhi'an's expression, so she followed Mu Zhi'an's gaze and looked up at the woman who was walking from the back of the palace.

The footsteps seemed to be accompanied by the sound of bells jingling, and after a short while, a beautiful mature woman dressed in a plain-colored ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) arrived in front of the palace.

Her face was covered by a pink veil, and her upper body was covered by a plain-colored cardigan that outlined her beautiful and voluptuous figure. The dress added a touch of gentle elegance to her appearance. Compared to her seemingly flawless beauty, it was the unique charm of a mature woman that she exuded at this moment that was even more alluring.

As she moved, the jade earrings swayed gently.

Her features were exquisite, her eyebrows were like painted strokes, her lips were full and red, and her pupils were a deep, dark color, radiating a gentle light like that of an empress.

It is in no way inferior to any of the high-quality fish fry in Muzhian's fishpond.

Seemingly noticing the three people's gazes, Mu Wange raised her eyelids and looked over gently.

Then, a look of surprise quickly appeared on her face: "Eh? Zhi'er, you brought guests over to play?"

Her tone was incredibly gentle, like a soft whisper in one's ear, giving one a feeling of warmth flowing into their heart.

However, once she opened her mouth, it felt like the whole thing had fallen apart.

At least... she is completely different from the gentle and mature Mu Wange that Mu Zhian imagined.

Mu Wange walked gracefully down the steps in her delicate embroidered shoes, her fingertips touching her red lips. She carefully examined Yao Meng for a few moments, pondered for a moment, and said, "I heard from Zhi'er not long ago that three people at the Feather Transformation Realm have appeared in the Nine Provinces, and all of them are related to Mu'er... Judging from the blue dress she's wearing, could she be the Azure Emperor who was married to Mu'er?"

A hint of doubt flickered in Yao Meng's eyes: "May I ask how this fellow Daoist should be addressed?"

Mu Wange was taken aback, and a look of doubt appeared on her face as well: "You don't recognize me?"

As she spoke, she glanced at the silent Mu Zhi'an and asked, puzzled, "Mu'er, you haven't told the Azure Emperor what our relationship is?"

Mu Zhian finally snapped out of his reverie and shrugged, saying as if nothing had happened, "You never told me who you really are, did you?"

As he finished speaking, he looked up at the woman standing at the top of the steps and said softly, "This is only the first time we've met."

"That's not right."

However, as soon as Mu Zhian finished speaking, Mu Wange said softly in a gentle voice, "Actually, we have met many times when you were little."

When I was little...?

Yao Meng looked at this gentle and sexy mature woman and was briefly filled with doubt.

Soon after, she remembered Mu Zhian's previous attempt to risk his life to venture into the forbidden zone.

As if she had thought of something, Yao Meng's gaze towards the woman on the steps quickly changed.

"You're Mu Wange?"

Yao Meng didn't actually know much about Mu Zhi'an's background.

However, he mentioned the name 'Mu Wange' when he was being intimate with Mu Zhian last night.

Although it's unclear what this woman's relationship is to Mu Zhi'an, it's not hard to guess from Mu Zhi'an's complicated expression at this moment.

"You actually know me?"

Mu Wange was surprised at first, but then a look of realization appeared on her face, and she said happily, "Oh... could it be that Mu'er mentioned me to you? If so, that's really gratifying."

“He only mentioned the name, but never said anything about his relationship with you,” Yao Meng said calmly.

Boom!

Mu Wange seemed to be greatly shocked, sobbing and wiping away tears from the corners of her eyes: "Mu'er has really forgotten me... I thought he still remembered everything that happened when we were little, and that he was still attached to me. It seems that I was just being delusional. Waaaaah..."

"Mother, have you forgotten that someone cast a spell on him to block out the secrets of heaven?" Mu Zhi finally couldn't help but ask.

In front of Mu Wange, this Lord of Life appeared to be quite obedient and sensible, but there was still a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

"That's right... because of the Taoist technique that shields the secrets of heaven, I won't remember anything related to the forbidden area of ​​life."

Mu Wange suddenly realized, then looked at Mu Zhian tenderly: "No wonder Mu'er forgot about me."

That gentle gaze made even someone as seasoned as Mu Zhian feel slightly uncomfortable. He tried his best to remain calm and asked, "Why don't you take off your veil?"

Mu Wange gently shook her head, gazing tenderly at the rather handsome boy before her, and said softly, "Anyone who sees my face will fall in love with me uncontrollably, even you."

"So for the sake of your health, let's just make do with this for now."

Strange, does she also possess a naturally alluring body?

Mu Zhian couldn't help but feel a little doubtful. Logically speaking, people with naturally alluring bodies are extremely rare, and those with naturally alluring bodies who can captivate people at first glance are even rarer.

At least among the people Mu Zhian knows, only Shi Zixuan, the current ruler of the demon realm, and he himself, who now possesses the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox body, have the strongest alluring body in the world.

What kind of constitution does Mu Wange have?

But before Mu Zhian could think any further, Mu Wange said softly in a gentle tone, "Right now, instead of asking these questions, shouldn't you have more important things to do?"

More important things...?

Before Mu Zhi'an could react, the woman suddenly stepped forward and hugged him tightly, seemingly unconcerned about the stares of those around them. She pressed the back of Mu Zhi'an's head and gave him a warm, soft wash.

"A long-awaited reunion should naturally begin with a hug," the woman said softly in a gentle voice.

The soft, fragrant scent, combined with that gentle aroma that seems to radiate maternal warmth, makes one instinctively want to immerse themselves in it.

Mu Zhian subconsciously closed his eyes. Compared to the soft touch and the fragrance emanating from the woman, he was more concerned about the lingering sense of déjà vu he was experiencing.

It was as if... I had once been held in the arms of this woman like this.

A blurry image suddenly flashed through his mind.

It was a world seemingly shrouded in endless black mist, so dark that one couldn't see their own hand in front of their face.

"My Mu'er is so cute. He'll definitely be popular with girls when he grows up," a woman said gently from the hazy black mist.

The black mist dissipated, and what appeared in sight was still the palace of this forbidden land of life. The person holding him was still Mu Wange, but Yao Meng and Mu Zhi were gone, and Wei Mengrou's presence could not be detected at all.

Mu Zhian looked up in a daze, and there was this gentle and mature beauty holding him. He was not even half the height of Mu Wange.

He squinted, trying hard to see the woman's face clearly, but when he looked up, he could only see a hazy face shrouded in black mist.

"Hmm~ You do look quite a bit taller than before, and you're getting more and more handsome. No wonder even someone as arrogant as the Azure Emperor would favor you."

At this moment, Mu Wange released her arm from Mu Zhian's, and as she left the table, the fragrant breeze brought Mu Zhian back to his senses.

He looked up, staring at the woman in front of him with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

Was what I just saw an illusion, or... a memory from the past?

What exactly is your relationship with him?

At this moment, Yao Meng's red lips parted slightly, and her clear, ethereal voice seemed to ripple in Mu Zhi'an's heart, subtly dispelling the alluring aura that Mu Wange had previously exuded.

Just as Mu Wange said, she was indeed born with a seductive body. Even though she hadn't actively seduced Mu Zhian just now, she had already exuded an irresistible charm that was enough to make people intoxicated.

Mu Wange asked with slight surprise, "Was that the Tranquility Method of Yaochi just now? It can actually be used like that?"