It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

At that moment, everyone in the Jade Pool’s ancestral hall stared at the sleeping boy, stunned.

After a long moment, Wei Mengrou snapped out of her daze and looked at Yao Meng, suspicion rising in her heart.

Did this woman do this on purpose?

After ascending to the Transcendence Realm, the Jade Empress’s World Cleansing Green Lotus had been enhanced, now possessing the power of time and able to rewrite a person’s timeline. By reversing Young Master’s time to before he was injured, he could naturally recover… There was no problem with that.

The problem was, why did Young Master revert to his appearance from several years ago?

Having served Mu Zhian for years, Wei Mengrou had seen his younger appearance. There was no doubt that the Jade Empress’s Dao had reversed his time.

Fortunately, his realm hadn’t changed. Otherwise, Young Master would probably question his existence when he woke up.

After years of painstaking cultivation, he had finally reached Core Formation Rank 6, and now, Yao Meng had undone it all. If Mu Zhian found out, he would be furious.

Sensing the suspicious gazes of Gong Lianyue and the Reincarnated Empress, Yao Meng snapped out of her daze, realizing her gaffe. She coughed lightly and said calmly, “I know you suspect me, but it wasn’t intentional… I was just healing his injuries.”

“I’m not very proficient in the Dao of Time yet. Perhaps it was a mistake…?”

Yao Meng said uncertainly, her gaze sweeping over Mu Zhian. She suddenly chuckled. “But at least his shattered cauldron has been restored, hasn’t it?”

“And I can reverse his time, so naturally, I can restore him to his original form…” Yao Meng paused. “It just might take some time.”

After reaching the Transcendence Realm, cultivators were no longer bound by the rules of heaven and earth and had comprehended the Great Dao. She had fused the Dao of Time with the World Cleansing Green Lotus, but she wasn’t very familiar with it yet.

“After I become more proficient in the Dao of Time, I can restore him,” Yao Meng said.

Wei Mengrou looked at the celestial maiden in the green dress with suspicion.

If Yao Meng hadn’t been staring at Mu Zhian with a dazed, almost infatuated expression, she might have believed her.

But now… she couldn’t help but suspect that Yao Meng had done this on purpose.

Wei Mengrou suddenly remembered something. “Did you really ascend?”

Gong Lianyue also looked at Yao Meng.

Yao Meng knelt down, gently embracing the young boy, her body enveloped in a hazy mist, only a breathtakingly beautiful figure faintly visible. She stroked Mu Zhian’s hair and hummed in response.

“If it weren’t for you, even if I had reached the threshold of the Transcendence Realm, I wouldn’t have been able to break free from the Heavenly Dao’s restraints and ascend.”

Gong Lianyue said indifferently, “Don’t misunderstand. I only fulfilled his wish.”

“He wanted you to ascend, so I helped you for his sake. If you show mercy because of this, I’ll only look down on you.”

“Mercy? You mean I’ll give this child to you because of this favor?”

Yao Meng stood up gracefully, her tall, alluring figure hidden within the mist, her fair skin faintly visible beneath her thin, green dress. Her voice was elegant and playful. “Compared to this child, the Transcendence Realm isn’t that important to me.”

Gong Lianyue remained silent.

Suddenly, the Reincarnated Empress said, “I’ve told Master everything that happened here. She’s waiting for us at the Jade Pool Holy Land.”

Yao Meng hummed in response. “We’ve all consumed a lot of spiritual energy today. Let’s return to the Jade Pool and recover first.”

She glanced at the sleeping boy.

Honestly, Yao Meng loved Mu Zhian. The reason wasn’t because he was handsome, or because he had reverted to this cute, boyish appearance… She simply loved him.

Although she didn’t have any strange hobbies, seeing Mu Zhian’s younger self was a novel and pleasant surprise.

But I can’t laugh now. I have to be serious, so they don’t think I have some strange fetish… Yao Meng bit her lip, trying to maintain her composure.

But as she looked at Mu Zhian, a ripple of amusement appeared in her clear, green eyes.

He’s so cute…

…

They returned to the Jade Pool Holy Land without any obstacles.

The wedding ceremony in the Holy King City had also concluded as scheduled. Most cultivators didn’t know what had happened, nor did they know that while they were still puzzled by the actions of the powerful beings, a Transcendence Realm Human Emperor had already descended upon the Nine Provinces.

As soon as they entered the Jade Pool Holy Land, Ye Lingxuan and Lan Feiying rushed over. Seeing the unconscious boy, Lan Feiying was stunned.

“He… How did he become like this?”

She naturally knew this was Mu Zhian, but she still couldn’t believe that he had reverted from a handsome young man to a… cute boy?

Ye Lingxuan was also stunned. Even though the Reincarnated Empress had explained everything to her, she still couldn’t quite believe it when she saw Mu Zhian.

Brother Mu looks even younger than me now…?

Ye Lingxuan looked up and asked, “When will Brother Mu recover?”

“If nothing unexpected happens, it should be soon,” Yao Meng said, her eyes gazing at the sleeping boy.

“At least we can be sure that he hasn’t suffered any permanent damage, so you can rest assured.”

“I know… But I still think the mature Brother Mu is more charming,” Ye Lingxuan muttered.

But the current, younger Brother Mu isn’t bad either…

After all, if Mu Zhian woke up now, judging from his age, he would have to call her “older sister.”

Yao Meng said softly, “I’ll find a way to restore him as soon as possible.”

“So, for the time being, let him stay in the Returning Unity Pavilion. It will be more convenient for me to conduct experiments and help him recover.”

Gong Lianyue looked at Yao Meng with a smile. “Jade Empress, you must be injured from your tribulation today. It’s too much work for you alone. Let me help you.”

Little girls admire older brothers, and older sisters also like younger boys… Ye Lingxuan naturally didn’t understand the thoughts racing through the minds of these long-lived women.

Even someone as proud as Gong Lianyue couldn’t help but be attracted to the younger Mu Zhian.

Lan Feiying, her beautiful face adorned with light makeup, looked at Mu Zhian, her eyes sparkling, and nodded in agreement. “Senior Gong is right. It’s too much work for the Jade Empress to take care of him alone.”

“Besides, you’ve all consumed a lot of spiritual energy helping the Jade Empress with her tribulation. It’s better to share the burden of caring for him.”

Yao Meng frowned slightly, but she couldn’t say anything and nodded silently.

If she insisted on taking care of him alone, it would make people think she had some strange fetish.

Compared to the others, Wei Mengrou and Ye Qian were the calmest. To them, as long as it was Mu Zhian, his age didn’t matter.

“I’ve had someone prepare a medicinal bath. There’s a bath behind the Profound Moon Hall. You can meditate there and recover,” Yao Meng said.

Gong Lianyue scoffed inwardly. She hadn’t known Yao Meng for long, but she could guess her thoughts.

Because she had the same thoughts.

“Why don’t we take him to the Returning Unity Pavilion first, and then go to the Profound Moon Hall together?” Gong Lianyue suggested with a smile.

Since I can’t be alone with him, let’s all suffer together. No one gets to have him alone.

This woman… Yao Meng made a mental note of this, but maintained a gentle smile on her face. “Alright.”

I’ll just visit him after his bath…

…

Mu Zhian felt like he was sinking into a dark abyss.

He could clearly feel his cauldron being shattered and then restored, and he had even faintly heard Yao Meng’s voice in his hazy consciousness.

Because of this, he had been able to sleep peacefully, knowing that Yao Meng had succeeded.

Being a kept man is hard work… But it will be much easier from now on. After I give the second and third seats to the ‘protagonists’ around me, things will be peaceful.

As Mu Zhian thought this, he saw a light in the depths of the abyss.

He reached out for the light, and his consciousness gradually cleared. He slowly opened his eyes.

The room was quiet and empty.

Where’s my wife? Why is no one here? Shouldn’t they be surrounding my bed, expressing their concern…? Mu Zhian felt a bit dejected. He wanted to rub his forehead, but his sleeves were too long.

Huh?

He looked at his oversized sleeves, lost in thought.

“These are my clothes…”

As he spoke, he heard his own voice, which sounded younger than usual, and he froze.

A bad feeling crept into his heart. He quickly got out of bed and walked to the dressing table, picking up the bronze mirror.

A familiar face appeared in the mirror. His black hair was messy, and although the boy in the mirror had the beginnings of handsome features, he looked more cute than anything.

His slightly pale complexion made him appear even more endearing, and his dark eyes were clear and innocent.

Boom!

Mu Zhian stared at his reflection, as if struck by lightning, his mind going blank.

A voice echoed in his mind: ‘What happened, what happened…?’

Then, a thought flashed through his mind: How can there be such a handsome and cute boy in this world… Wait, why am I getting younger?

He had gone from a handsome young man to a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy…

“Did I transmigrate, or am I dreaming? Why did I become like this…?”

Mu Zhian stared at his reflection, lost in thought.

…

Two Polarities Sect.

“Are you at ease now? The Jade Empress has ascended, and he’s been taken back to the Jade Pool Holy Land.”

In a secluded courtyard, Shang Yanfei sat beneath the eaves, watching the misty rain outside, her voice as crisp as ice falling into a glass of water, exuding a mature, elegant charm.

A gentle breeze blew, scattering pink petals across the surface of the lake.

Lan Mulian said calmly, “Junior Brother Mu is a disciple of the Two Polarities Sect. During the Jade Empress’s Transcendence Tribulation today, at least three major factions interfered, even attempting to kidnap him as a hostage. If word of this gets out, other factions might think our disciples are easy targets. It won’t be good for our reputation.”

Senior Sister Lan still wore a white dress embroidered with pure lotuses, her white shawl intricately patterned. She was only twenty years old, her long hair framing her beautiful, icy face, the attire adding a touch of maturity.

However, there were dust stains on her dress, showing how much effort she had put into returning to the Two Polarities Sect quickly.

Shang Yanfei glanced at her disciple playfully. “Is that why you rushed back to ask for my help?”

Unlike her disciple, the Sect Master wore a black patterned dress that accentuated her tall, mature figure. Her long, raven hair cascaded down to her waist, and her golden eyes sparkled with a mysterious light.

Her long legs were crossed beneath her dress, and her ample bosom strained against the fabric. Her posture was languid and elegant.

This mysterious, alluring aura easily captivated younger men.

Lan Mulian nodded, then shook her head. “Master must have already known that he would face this tribulation.”

Shang Yanfei, unusually, didn’t answer, staring at the calm surface of the lake.

After a long time, she finally said softly, “I’m not a god. How could I know what will happen to him in the future?”

Lan Mulian’s eyes flickered. “But Master can deduce heavenly secrets—”

“Deducing heavenly secrets requires the target to be… deducible.”

Shang Yanfei glanced at her cold, elegant disciple. “If you hadn’t arrived in time, I might not have been able to have Lin Ling speak.”

Lan Mulian was silent for a moment. “I wonder if he’s safe now.”

Shang Yanfei smiled. “If you’re so worried, I can deduce the scene at the Jade Pool Holy Land and confirm his safety.”

Sensing her Master’s meaningful gaze, Lan Mulian hesitated, her mouth slightly open.

If she agreed, wouldn’t it be admitting that she was worried about Junior Brother?

But if she didn’t…

Sensing her Master’s teasing gaze, she turned her head away, a blush coloring her face. She murmured, “Then please, Master.”

“You still can’t face your own feelings.”

Shang Yanfei smiled sweetly.

She stood up gracefully, her black dress swaying gently in the wind. She closed her eyes, and the bracelet on her wrist hummed softly.

Lan Mulian’s eyes flickered, and she faintly heard the sound of clashing chains from somewhere.

She looked at her Master’s breathtaking figure and beautiful profile, a hint of admiration flickering in her eyes.

For the cultivators of the Eastern Continent, if the First Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool was their dream lover, then this Sect Master was the most revered being, even though ninety-nine percent of cultivators had never seen her face. The few who had seen her would only forget her features.

But even so, they would still remember her mysterious, intellectual aura… and Mu Zhian would also remember the size of her… bosom.

Even someone as proud as Lan Mulian, the number one genius of the Nine Provinces, admired her Master deep down, but she wasn’t good at expressing her feelings.

“Huh…?”

Suddenly, Shang Yanfei let out a gasp of surprise, frowning slightly, as if she had seen something she shouldn’t have.

Lan Mulian’s eyes sparkled. “What did you see, Master?”

It was hard to imagine what could surprise her Master so much.

Shang Yanfei was silent for a long time, then said softly, “If you don’t go to the Jade Pool now, your Junior Brother might be… devoured.”

Lan Mulian frowned. “Master, don’t joke… Is he in danger?”

“It’s not exactly danger.”

Shang Yanfei shook her head gently, then looked at the silver-haired beauty playing Go alone not far away. “Let Lin Ling tell you.”

She transmitted her voice to Lin Ling, saying something.

“Aaaa.”

Lin Ling nodded, then took out a bronze mirror. A beautiful face appeared in the mirror, her silver hair cascading down her fair shoulders. Although she looked cute and innocent, her chest was… ample.

Lin Ling said, “This mirror can reflect the scene at the Jade Pool.”

“Although I can’t deduce his heavenly secrets, I can start with the things around him.”

Shang Yanfei took the mirror from Lin Ling and handed it to Lan Mulian.

Lan Mulian looked at her Master suspiciously, thinking that it couldn’t be as exaggerated as her Master had said.

Given the Jade Empress’s attitude towards Junior Brother, they must have already been intimate. Besides, with Ruoxi and the others there, how could they let the Jade Empress have him all to herself?

Even if the Jade Empress had ascended, she wouldn’t be so unrestrained—

Lan Mulian’s thoughts suddenly stopped as she stared blankly at the boy looking at himself in the mirror.

After a long time, she murmured, “Is that really Junior Brother…?”

Although she asked, she already knew the answer.

A glint of light flickered in her clear, calm eyes.

Then, Shang Yanfei’s charming voice came from behind her.

“If you want to see him now, I can transfer him to Two Polarities Peak.”