It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

C73 p2

Old Wei had informed her about Ye Yu following them.

She was displeased. Her opinion of him had plummeted in the past two days.

Any lingering affection she had for him… it was gone.

She sat down, then changed the subject.

“By the way, when did you meet the examiner, Young Master Mu?”

Ye Qian also looked at him, her curiosity piqued.

She’s still trying to drive a wedge between us. He saw through her intentions.

“It’s a long story. I’ll tell you another time,” he replied with a smile.

Seeing his refusal to take the bait, she sighed inwardly, but didn’t press him further.

They chatted for a while, then he arranged for a carriage to escort them back to the manor.

He wanted to accompany them, but she was still wary of him.

He couldn’t rush things. Her distrust was almost negligible.

Their relationship… it required time and patience.

He watched the carriage disappear, then turned to leave, eager to return to the manor and assist Bai Ruoxi with her cultivation.

He noticed a commotion near the sparring arena.

Ye Yu, who had just come downstairs, was standing there, facing Gongsun Cheng, who had finally recovered from his injuries.

So they’re replacing me with another stepping stone. But Gongsun Cheng is at the eighth level of Foundation Establishment! How can Ye Yu possibly compete with him?

He glanced towards a nearby chair and saw Lan Mulian sitting there, her veil concealing her face, her figure alluring in her white dress, her gaze fixed on the two men.

I was just thinking about visiting her. What a coincidence.

He approached her and sat down, his gaze sweeping over her appreciatively. “Senior Sister, what a surprise.”

She simply nodded, not looking at him.

“Did you read the letter I sent you?” he asked, refusing to be discouraged.

She nodded again, then glanced at him, a hint of amusement in her eyes. “Yes, it’s quite a coincidence.”

“I wanted to have some tea in that room, but the owner told me it was reserved by the Mu family’s young master. He was entertaining the Ye sisters.”

Mu Zhi’an froze, speechless.

So that’s why she’s acting like this. He had expected her mood to improve after reading his letter.

He was wondering how to repair the situation when he noticed another woman sitting nearby, her figure as alluring as ever.

Her red cheongsam accentuated her long legs and shapely hips. She sat with her arms crossed, her gaze fixed on the sparring arena, her lips a vibrant red.

Why is Feiying here?

He thought back to their recent encounters.

The first time, at the Rising Phoenix Inn, she had been with Lan Mulian. That could be considered a coincidence.

But the second time, at the sparring arena, she had also been present, watching the fight.

And then he had seen her again at the inn.

There was a common thread. Every time he encountered Feiying, Lan Mulian was also there.

Master Huang mentioned that Feiying had a sister who was an inner disciple of the Two Polarities Sect. He looked at Feiying, then at Lan Mulian.

How had Lan Mulian found the best inn in the city on her first day? And how had she discovered this teahouse, choosing the room with the best view?

A daring thought occurred to him.

He looked at Lan Mulian, her beauty hidden behind the veil, and asked hesitantly, “Senior Sister, do you know Feiying?”

She glanced at him, a faint smile playing on her lips.

“She’s a Lan.”

She paused, then added, “We were chatting yesterday, and she mentioned you.”

She’s really Senior Sister’s younger sister. He was surprised, but his expression remained calm. “We’re quite close… What did she say?”

“She said you’re a clever boy, and that you’ve become quite charming. She also mentioned that you asked her for a favor a few days ago, acquiring five portions of Luminous Soil.”

“….”

He felt a sense of dread.

She turned to face him, her voice as cold and clear as ice.

“Five portions of Luminous Soil. How many women did you give it to?”