NOVPUBAs Regina’s gentle voice rang out, many gazes instinctively turned towards her.
But Mu Zhi’an acted as if he hadn’t heard, continuing to walk towards the Garden of Heavenly Harmony.
Wei Mengrou glanced at him and transmitted her voice, “That Holy Maiden from the Southern Wilderness seems to be calling you.”
Mu Zhi’an’s expression remained unchanged, a faint smile playing on his lips. “It’s fine. Just pretend we didn’t hear her,” he replied through voice transmission.
Wei Mengrou raised an eyebrow, her lips parting slightly as if to ask something more.
But seeing the smile on Mu Zhi’an’s face, she held back her words.
Knowing him well, she understood that whenever her young master wore that mysterious smile, it meant trouble.
Or rather… whenever he had that look, he was definitely scheming something.
He’s ignoring me…?
Regina frowned in disbelief and said, “Young Master Mu, I would like to speak with you privately.”
Bai Ruoxi glanced at Mu Zhi’an and transmitted her voice, “Dear, aren’t you going to hear what she has to say?”
Mu Zhi’an shook his head gently. “I promised to play Go and have tea with you. I’ll ignore everything else for now.”
“Besides, I haven’t fed Sister Lin Ling yet today.”
Fed… The elegant and gentle Bai Ruoxi couldn’t help but smile at his choice of words, but she quickly regained her composure, remembering they were in public.
The dignified Ling Long of the Two Polarities Sect, reduced to a house cat being fed… The thought amused her.
Since Mu Zhi’an had made his stance clear, Bai Ruoxi didn’t press further.
She wasn’t interested in most things happening in the outside world. Moreover, Regina was a beautiful woman. The fact that Mu Zhi’an wasn’t interested in interacting with her put Bai Ruoxi’s mind at ease.
Watching them leave, Regina’s seemingly frail and delicate eyes flickered with curiosity.
As the Southern Wilderness’s most talented individual, with her beauty, talent, and background, Regina had countless admirers.
She was confident in her charm.
Yet, she had been ignored after trying to strike up a conversation with a third-grade Core Formation cultivator…?
Regina quickly shook her head, dismissing this absurd thought.
He must not have heard me…
It was unthinkable that anyone would ignore her when she initiated a conversation.
Moreover, Mu Zhi’an’s Primordial Spirit had a faint pink aura, indicating strong romantic luck and a proactive nature… In that case, how could he possibly ignore a beautiful woman who approached him?
Whether she was comforting herself or genuinely confident in her beauty, Regina quickly regained her composure, her furrowed brows smoothing out. She followed them and called out again, her voice clear and slightly urgent, “Young Master Mu, please wait.”
Her voice attracted the attention of the surrounding cultivators who were heading towards Boundless Sea Peak. Recognizing Regina, they were surprised.
This Holy Maiden from the Southern Wilderness had only arrived at the Two Polarities Sect today… Why was she interacting with a disciple…?
Some disciples who were about to leave paused, their gazes subtly shifting towards Regina.
She was undeniably beautiful. Her features were delicate, her skin fair and smooth. Although her hands were a bit pale, it didn’t detract from her beauty but rather added to her fragile allure.
Of course, this was just a facade. It was unlikely for a cultivator, especially the Holy Maiden chosen by the Southern Wilderness to participate in the Ascension Ceremony, to be truly weak and sickly.
As Regina called out again, Mu Zhi’an stopped and turned to look at her.
A flicker of confusion crossed his eyes, then he smiled warmly. “Miss Regina, is there something you need?”
Regina tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and looked at him. “The person who came with me is having a pill refining competition with Young Master Ye at Boundless Sea Peak, but I don’t know where it is.”
“If you don’t mind, could you accompany me, Young Master Mu? Consider it a tour of the Two Polarities Sect.”
It was a natural invitation, delivered with a delicate smile and a hint of vulnerability in her eyes. Her beautiful oval face would have captivated any ordinary man.
However, Mu Zhi’an was somewhat immune to beautiful women.
Or rather, having just indulged in several rounds of pleasure the previous night, he was still in sage mode and didn’t feel particularly tempted.
“Would you do me the honor, Young Master Mu?” Regina asked again, her bright eyes fixed on him.
But deep within them lay a hint of undeniable curiosity. 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
Although Mu Zhi’an was only at the third-grade Core Formation Realm, there were too many mysteries surrounding him. Not to mention the terrifying presence she had sensed within the Garden of Heavenly Harmony, which had filled her with fear.
Mu Zhi’an’s Innate Celestial Furnace constitution and the Spiritual Energy she had sensed within it were also intriguing.
She had to figure out the truth before the Ascension Ceremony.
If he truly possessed the Innate Celestial Furnace constitution, enhanced by the Heavenly Dao’s energy, his value would far surpass that of an Imperial-Grade Medicinal Herb…
Seeing that he didn’t answer, Regina snapped out of her thoughts and called out again, her voice laced with a hint of uncertainty, “Young Master Mu…?”
Mu Zhi’an shook his head gently. “I’m sorry, but I already have plans today.”
“Perhaps you could ask someone else to guide you to Boundless Sea Peak, Miss Regina.”
He took Bai Ruoxi’s hand and was about to leave.
Regina raised an eyebrow, staring at his back. “Young Master Mu, you possess the Innate Celestial Furnace constitution, don’t you?” she transmitted her voice.
Her silver eyes, like a deep pool, observed him intently, seemingly waiting for his reaction.
After all, the Innate Celestial Furnace was a significant secret for Mu Zhi’an. Even someone with a strong mentality would be surprised if their secret was exposed.
As she expected, Mu Zhi’an stopped in his tracks, then slowly turned to look at her.
His initial confusion turned into shock as he stared at her. “How did you know?!” he transmitted his voice.
Regina’s pale lips curved into a charming smile. “Don’t worry, Young Master Mu. I have no intention of revealing your secret. I’m simply interested in your Innate Celestial Furnace constitution and would like to discuss it with you.”
Her silver eyes observed him, her expression calm and confident, a hint of amusement in her eyes, like a predator who had cornered its prey.
Mu Zhi’an hesitated for a moment, then nodded slowly. “I understand. Since you don’t know where Boundless Sea Peak is, Miss Regina, I’ll guide you.”
He turned to Bai Ruoxi and said, “Ruoxi, go back with Mengrou. I’ll be back soon.”
Bai Ruoxi glanced at him, seeing his clear and innocent eyes, conveying a ‘I’m not interested in women’ message, and nodded slightly.
But as she looked away, she couldn’t help but glance at the alluring Holy Maiden from the Southern Wilderness in her low-cut dress.
“Be careful,” she transmitted her voice.
Mu Zhi’an smiled and nodded.
Wei Mengrou looked at Regina, who was smiling faintly, her skin slightly pale, and transmitted her voice, “Her constitution is strange. She seems to be able to see through people.”
Meeting her cold gaze, Mu Zhi’an chuckled and replied through voice transmission, “Are you worried about me, Mengrou?”
Wei Mengrou frowned. “I’m being serious.”
Mu Zhi’an smiled gently. “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing,” he assured her.
He was curious about Regina’s constitution, just as she was curious about him.
Moreover, he knew almost nothing about the Southern Wilderness. If he could learn something from Regina, why not?
He wasn’t sure about her status in the Southern Wilderness, but judging from Nigati’s attitude towards her, this seemingly frail Holy Maiden likely held a much higher position than people imagined.
Perhaps he could obtain valuable information about the Southern Wilderness from her.
Even if not, he could at least learn about her abilities and prepare for the Ascension Ceremony.
Mu Zhi’an looked at Regina, who smiled back at him, seemingly friendly.
He smiled back.
Nigati and Ye Yu probably never imagined that while they were busy with their pill refining competition, someone else was already plotting to ‘destroy their base’.
With the Jade Empress residing within his Innate Celestial Furnace, it was easy to conceal it from others.
However, to approach Regina, he needed an opportunity… or rather, bait.
The Innate Celestial Furnace constitution was the perfect bait.
