NOVPUB“No one ever said our enemies were limited to the remnants of the previous Demonic Cultivators, right?”
Under Wei Mengrou’s gaze, Mu Zhi’an slowly continued, “Certain benefits are enough to drive people to madness.”
It wasn’t necessarily true that only Demonic Cultivators were enemies. Perhaps, from the very beginning, the ‘Demonic Cultivators’ had been among them all along.
It might sound fantastical, but with enough benefits at stake, people could be swayed.
For example… an eighth-grade medicinal pill.
Since the Primordial Demon Emperor was willing to give Mu Zhi’an a Soul Nourishing Pill that day, Mu Zhi’an wouldn’t be surprised if he could produce another one now.
It didn’t have to be a Soul Nourishing Pill; it could be any other eighth-grade pill.
After all, eighth-grade pills were undoubtedly refined from Imperial-Grade Medicinal Herbs and contained a trace of Dao.
This Dao could be the key to breaking through from the Nascent Soul Realm to the Soul Transformation Realm.
Even the slightest chance could make people disregard the consequences.
As for worrying about the Primordial Demon Emperor going back on his word and not giving the pill later… that was impossible.
After all, once an oath was made with the Heavenly Dao as witness, it couldn’t be changed.
Although it was just a guess, it was better to be safe than sorry… Mu Zhi’an pondered for a moment, found an open space nearby, and took out a paper crane from his storage ring.
This was one of Lan Mulian’s Magic Treasures. Its designated location was the back mountain of Two Polarities Peak.
Currently, it wasn’t convenient for him to return to the Two Polarities Sect, but he could use this letter to ask his senior sister to inquire about the remnants of the previous Demonic Cultivators from Ying Guhuan.
After writing the letter, Mu Zhi’an released the paper crane, watching it disappear into the distance, enveloped in immortal energy, before retracting his gaze.
“Let’s return to the Jade Pool.”
This matter was of great importance. If his suspicions were true, then destroying the Heavenly Phoenix Tree might be the safest option.
Although this method would undoubtedly cripple the Jade Pool.
He didn’t know the exact value of the Heavenly Phoenix Tree, but judging from the reverence and affection the Jade Pool disciples held for it, he could tell its significance to them.
Regardless, he could only take things one step at a time for now.
The Jade Pool Empress Mother was a reasonable and understanding woman. Even if she disagreed with destroying the Heavenly Phoenix Tree, she should be able to come up with other solutions.
…
Jade Pool Sacred Land, back garden.
Near a pond with blooming lotuses, a woman with a dignified and elegant appearance sat at an octagonal table made of white jade within a pavilion.
She wore no makeup, her hair simply tied up. Her beauty was captivating, but her dignified aura created a sense of distance.
Not far from the Jade Pool Holy Maiden sat Shi Fei, the second young master of the Profound Sky Sect.
The Jade Pool Empress Mother stood by the pond, chatting with two Sect Masters from Primordial Clans.
From their appearance, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden and the Jade Empress seemed to be of similar age. However, compared to the Empress, the Holy Maiden lacked a certain mystique, and her cleavage wasn’t as awe-inspiring.
Other than that, there wasn’t much difference.
Every generation of Jade Pool Holy Maidens had been exceptionally talented, and Yao Yue, the current Holy Maiden, was no exception. Her Innate Dao Body was even more outstanding than those of her predecessors.
Looking at the elders in the distance, Shi Fei sighed. “Holy Maiden Yao Yue is incredibly talented. At such a young age, she’s already at the seventh-grade Core Formation Realm. Reaching the Nascent Soul Realm is only a matter of time.”
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden smiled faintly. “Young Master Shi is also at the fourth-grade Core Formation Realm now. With your talent, reaching the Nascent Soul Realm shouldn’t be difficult.”
Her voice was always clear and pleasant, her pale white dress accentuating her near-perfect figure. Her posture was graceful, and her eyes sparkled.
Shi Fei seemed to enjoy the Jade Pool Holy Maiden’s words. A faint smile appeared on his face, which he quickly suppressed, seemingly trying to maintain the demeanor of a humble and composed young master.
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden naturally noticed this, but she maintained her gentle smile, as if oblivious.
She had seen far too many young masters like Shi Fei.
They appeared refined and courteous, with excellent family backgrounds and abundant cultivation resources, which made them somewhat arrogant.
Yet, in front of her, they would restrain their arrogance and try to appear humble.
Almost all young masters had a similar mentality.
For some reason, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden thought of another person.
Mu Zhi’an also seemed to be a young master from a good family… but she had never seen him act arrogantly.
However, whenever he saw her, he would occasionally sneak glances at her chest and thighs.
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden was very sensitive to others’ gazes, but she had never mentioned this to Mu Zhi’an.
Overall, though, despite both being young masters, chatting with Mu Zhi’an was much more comfortable and less awkward.
As for the reason, she couldn’t say for sure. Perhaps it was because Mu Zhi’an was naturally good at finding topics to make girls happy.
Looking at the Jade Pool Holy Maiden’s beautiful profile, Shi Fei smiled. “With your beauty, Holy Maiden, you must have many suitors. Don’t you have any feelings for any of them?”
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden smiled demurely. “I’ll leave it to fate. I’m not particularly interested in romance.”
Shi Fei chuckled and was about to speak again.
At that moment, a young man stepped into the back garden.
He wore a black robe with gold trim, exuding an extraordinary aura. Beside him walked a beauty in a yellow dress. Although she concealed her aura, her delicate and refined beauty was still evident.
Many people were chatting in the back garden, and as Mu Zhi’an entered, their gazes turned towards him.
The Jade Empress’s return to the Jade Pool to condense her Vessel was a high-profile event, even if she wanted to keep it low-key. The news had spread throughout the Eastern Realm.
Mu Zhi’an’s name was also mentioned by many.
The reason was related to the rumors that had spread in the past two days.
Initially, the news was that the Jade Empress needed Spiritual Energy to condense her Vessel. Later, it evolved into the Jade Empress dual cultivating with Mu Zhi’an… Until today, the rumor had become that the Jade Empress and a young cultivator at the Core Formation Realm were Dao Companions.
This news was absurd, and most people didn’t believe it.
However, some Primordial Clans who knew about Mu Zhi’an’s constitution felt it wasn’t impossible.
At least Mu Zhi’an dual cultivating with the Jade Empress… wasn’t out of the question.
Under the gazes of the crowd, Mu Zhi’an entered the back garden, looked around, and thought to himself: Why are there so many people in the Jade Pool Sacred Land today…?
It doesn’t seem like it’s just people from the Jade Pool…
As Mu Zhi’an thought this, he suddenly sensed two slightly dangerous auras.
He looked towards two unfamiliar middle-aged men standing near the Jade Pool Empress Mother and couldn’t help but feel a chill.
He couldn’t sense their auras at all, which meant they were both likely at the Nascent Soul Realm.
One of the men wore a green robe and had an imposing presence.
Beside him stood a woman in a black dress, her eyes adorned with eyeshadow, her face like a blooming peach. Her red lips were slightly pursed, and her beautiful eyes gazed at him with affection.
Mu Zhi’an calmly approached and cupped his fists. “Junior Mu Zhi’an greets Empress Mother and the two seniors.”
The Jade Pool Empress Mother, with her gentle smile, nodded slightly. The man in the green robe chuckled and said, “So this young friend is Mu Zhi’an?”
“As the rumors say, he’s truly a rare talent.”
Mu Zhi’an bowed, his expression humble.
At this moment, the Jade Pool Empress Mother smiled at the two men. “I will consider your proposal and give you an answer within the next two days.”
The two Sect Masters cupped their fists. The Sect Master of the Violet Rainbow Sect smiled warmly. “We have cooperated many times in the past. I believe you can trust my character. I hope Empress Mother will reconsider.”
With that, the two men left with the elders who had accompanied them.
As the beautiful woman in the black dress passed by Mu Zhi’an, she looked at him with tender eyes and smiled. “Young friend Mu, if you have time in the next two days, you can come find this seat(represents a person’s authority) at the Formless Tower in Sacred King City. I’m quite interested in your story.”
This seat…?
She looked like a girl of seventeen or eighteen. I didn’t expect her to be an elder. As expected, you can’t judge people by their appearance in the world of cultivation… Mu Zhi’an bowed. “If I have time in the future, I will pay you a visit.”
The corners of the black-dressed beauty’s lips curled up, and she gave him a seductive smile before gracefully departing.
Whether intentionally or not, her hips swayed alluringly as she walked, her dress outlining her breathtaking curves.
Although she was an elder, she looked more like a sexy beauty… She couldn’t compare to the Jade Empress or Ruoxi in terms of looks, but she had a top-notch figure.
Mu Zhi’an assessed in his mind.
However… He wasn’t someone who would be easily swayed.
Throughout the encounter, Mu Zhi’an’s gaze remained calm, unaffected by her charm.
Under normal circumstances, he might have been tempted, but now…
Forget about this elder; even if the Jade Empress stood before him, he wouldn’t feel anything for the time being.
He was tired of the Jade Empress!
