It turns out, they were the main characters.

This made Lan Shihuai very satisfied with this future son-in-law of the Lan clan.

However, at this moment, Mu Zhian frowned and said, "I am not an ungrateful person. If you need anything, please just say so. You are the elder of my senior sisters, and naturally you are my elder as well... I will do my best to fulfill your wish."

Lan Shihuai's gaze softened, and he said gently, "I was just trying to test your character. I'm very pleased that you had that intention."

As long as one remains within this Second Ark, even the weakest spiritual consciousness will not completely disappear. This is due to the 'time matter' within the Second Ark, which constantly influences everything within it.

Mu Zhian mustered his courage, stepped forward, and grabbed Lan Shihuai's slender, beautiful hand, saying:

“Senior, although I have only recently attained enlightenment, if your spiritual consciousness can enter the innate furnace, it will continuously nourish it. I only wish to do my part to repair your damaged spiritual consciousness!”

His words were so sincere that they made Lan Shihuai's heart tremble slightly.

She naturally understood what the words "restoring spiritual consciousness" meant.

What does Mu Zhi'an rely on to restore and nurture spiritual consciousness?

It is a natural furnace or cauldron.

Now, within the innate furnace of the Feathered Realm, only that bewitching fox is sleeping soundly.

The other spot on the natural furnace is currently empty.

Are you serious?

Lan Shihua tried her best to remain calm, her beautiful eyes fixed on Mu Zhian's eyes: "Once I tell Mu Lian and Fei Ying what you said today, your image in their hearts will be completely destroyed."

It's worth noting that Mu Zhi'an's previous actions of raising fish had already displeased Lan Mulian and Lan Feiying. If they were to find out that Mu Zhi'an had actually said such things to their respected ancestor...

The consequences could be disastrous.

Mu Zhian shook his head slightly and said seriously, "Even so, I don't want you to stay on this ancient ship forever."

These words were actually Mu Zhian's true feelings. In his opinion, if Lan Shihuai had been willing, she could have had the Lan Clan prepare rare and precious materials for her to condense her spiritual consciousness and even her body. However, she had only stayed in this Second Ark to fulfill a certain promise.

Therefore, she didn't care at all when the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox later replaced her as priest.

After that, he passed on his life's legacy without reservation to the exceptional sisters Lan Mulian and Lan Feiying...

But she herself left nothing behind.

Lan Shih-huai's eyes changed slightly: "You meant to let my spiritual consciousness enter the innate furnace, or even... do you want to ( ) me?"

"Do you know what you just said to your elders?!"

Her tone was somewhat reproachful, but for some reason, her gaze was somewhat unfocused.

Mu Zhian looked shy and hesitant, but he still mustered up his courage, looked up at the ancestor of the Blue Clan, and said, "I know that what I said today is a bit disrespectful to you, but I sincerely want to do something for you."

"Is it because of Mu Lian and Fei Ying's relationship?" Lan Shihuai asked.

"No."

Mu Zhian shook his head and said seriously, "I don't know how long you have been guarding the Second Ark alone. Although I don't know what kind of agreement you and the sect leader have, I know that your agreement is related to me... I don't want the people who care about me to live alone in this ancient ship."

“Even in the ancestral worship ceremonies of the Blue Clan in the past, they worshipped the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox instead of you… I cannot accept such a thing!”

Lan Shih-huai's gaze finally changed, and he stared blankly at Mu Zhi-an for a moment.

Over the years, who has known the loneliness she endured while guarding the empty boat?

She could understand why the Blue Clan used to perform sacrifices for the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox during their ancestral worship ceremonies.

But just because it's understandable doesn't mean it won't make you sad.

After achieving the Dao, he led his family to become the head of an ancient clan, worshipped by all races. Yet, after his death, he had no descendants to offer sacrifices or mourn him.

This is an immense tragedy.

In the end, the person who understood her best was not a descendant of the Blue Clan, but an 'outsider' who had absolutely no connection with the Blue Clan.

At this moment, a gentle voice rang out again in my ear: "In my heart, you have always been a respected elder. My senior sisters and I all respect you very much."

"So even if I repair your spiritual consciousness, we don't have to be Daoist partners."

With a glimmer of hope in his eyes, Mu Zhian cautiously asked, "What do you think, senior...?"

"You mean I should keep it a secret from those two children?" Lan Shihua immediately understood Mu Zhian's meaning.

Although Mu Zhian's suggestion was exactly what she had planned from the beginning, Lan Shihuai still hesitated when she heard him say it in person.

What's the best way to answer this child...?

If I agree to his request, it means I'll be intimate with him in the future...

However, according to Mu Zhian, this intimacy was pure and untainted by emotion; it was simply an act to fill the emptiness in her spiritual consciousness.

Pure dual cultivation... This explanation would make Lan Shihua feel better, and she wouldn't feel too guilty for having cheated on her descendant.

After all, she was the ancestor of the Blue Clan, and she had to consider everything carefully.

Lan Shih-huai gazed tenderly at Mu Zhi-an and said softly, "You probably don't just want to help me, do you?"

Clearly, Mu Zhian was not willing to return empty-handed; he wanted to know more of the untold secrets.

For example, what exactly was the Second Ark used for?

For example, what exactly did the sect leader and Lan Shihua agree to back then?

"Yes, I really didn't just want to help you."

Mu Zhian nodded slightly, frankly acknowledging the fact.

His voice carried a hint of timidity as he peered into Lan Shihuai's eyes: "Actually, ever since I last met you, senior, I've harbored a slight affection for you."

The sudden confession left Lan Shihuai slightly stunned.

Then, a faint smile appeared in her eyes as she said, "You mean, you want to pursue me?"

Mu Zhian nodded gently, but his eyes were filled with regret. He said in a low voice, "I know that I am not worthy of you, so from the beginning I never intended to become your Daoist partner... I just hope to be of help to you, that's all."

Seeing the disappointment in Mu Zhian's eyes, Lan Shihuai's heart skipped a beat for the first time.

Mu Zhian is the husband of the Azure Emperor and the Daoist partner of Gong Lianyue. In the present-day Nine Provinces, there are definitely quite a few young ladies from ancient noble families who are secretly watching him.

But this boy actually confessed his feelings to her...

However, Lan Shihuai could not see any deception in Mu Zhian's eyes.

The child's words, and even the look in his eyes at that moment, were so sincere.

But his gaze kept drifting to Lan Shihuai's beautiful legs beneath her blue skirt...

Of course, this is understandable behavior. After all, it is not surprising that a young man of Mu Zhian's age, full of vigor, would be attracted to the mature and alluring body of an older woman.

It must be said that Mu Zhian's suggestion and even his confession were very touching.

At least Mu Zhian gave himself a perfect score.

Even so, he didn't have much hope.

Lan Shihuai is different from any of the women he has met in the past. She is an ancestor of the Lan Clan and has made certain agreements with the clan leader, so she may not leave the Second Ark.

Moreover, her senior sister and Fei Ying both respected her so much... No matter how tempting the innate furnace cauldron was, Lan Shihuai might not be able to overcome her own inner resistance.

The thought had just flashed through Mu Zhian's mind when he heard Lan Shihuai suddenly say in a leisurely voice, "Actually, there's something I haven't told you yet."

"This second ark actually hides a major secret."

Noticing that Mu Zhian's attention had been drawn to her, Lan Shihuai slightly raised her lips, lightly touched her red lips with her fingertip, and deliberately kept him in suspense, saying, "Want to know?"

As she finished speaking, she tilted her head slightly, her beautiful eyes seemingly carrying a hint of mockery.

It would be a lie to say that he didn't want to know, but anyone with eyes could see that Lan Shihuai was deliberately trying to amuse people and might not be telling the truth.

Even so, Mu Zhian nodded slightly.

"But you won't say it directly, will you?"

Mu Zhian stared into Lan Shihuai's eyes and said, "What are your conditions?"

Do you remember what you just said?

"I've said a lot, what are you referring to..." Mu Zhian thought to himself.

Lan Shih-huai said in a gentle and calm tone: "Lian'er and Fei-ying are studying and comprehending the scriptures in the cabin not far away next door. In the past, they would always ask me for advice when they didn't understand something. It's not very convenient to do anything in this ancient ship."

Mu Zhian fell silent.

Even though I knew that these words were actually a veiled rejection, it was still somewhat disappointing.

This beautiful ancestor's appearance was as fair as snow, and she also exuded a faint chill; even her delicate feet must have felt slightly cool to the touch...

Most importantly, she is the ancestor of Senior Sister and Sister Fei Ying, and all the descendants of the Blue Clan can be considered her children.

The combined effect is completely different.

Mu Zhian sighed softly, "Since that's the case, then—"

Before Mu Zhian could finish speaking, Lan Shihuai suddenly appeared beside him, stepping onto the floor.

Accompanied by a slightly cool fragrance, Lan Shihuai reached out and gently embraced the back of Mu Zhian's head, pressing it lightly to let him bury his face in his chest.

While Mu Zhian was still in a daze, Lan Shihuai gently pressed her creamy red lips to the boy's ear, her clear, melodious voice tinged with a hint of moist allure, and whispered:

"So wait a minute, remember to keep it quiet."

Chapter 577 Tea Emperor Mu Zhian

The Second Ark had only three decks, each cabin quite spacious, with red lanterns hanging in the quiet night, giving it a rather eerie appearance.

At this moment, Lan Mulian and Lan Feiying are studying the incomplete scriptures in the cabin on the second floor of the ship.

The older sister wore a gorgeous moon-white long dress, while the younger sister wore a fiery red, form-fitting cheongsam that accentuated her sexy and tall figure.

"What happened when you went out and saw that guy? Why did he look so unhappy when he came back?"

Lan Feiying asked with a smile, her gaze lingering on her sister's cool and aloof face.

According to her sister's words, Lan Mulian encountered Mu Zhian when she left the cabin to ask the ancestor about the contents of the incomplete scroll.

Then, after Mu Zhian and her sister talked for a while, her sister returned...

Although this may not seem like a problem, you should know that when my sister left not long ago, she was in a pretty good mood, but when she came back... it was obvious that her mood had changed.

The only person who could stir up Lan Mulian's usually calm mind was Mu Zhian.