So, They Were the Protagonists All Along

At this moment, the spiritual energy from the Return to Void Realm burst out, and Mu Zhian could only watch as Gongsun Xiong stretched out his claws towards Miss Linglong, the rice cook.

He shouted such feeble words as "Don't touch her", but he was powerless to change what happened.

...There is a saying, being able to not laugh at this moment is really a test of acting skills.

And Mu Zhian did it.

The actions, demeanor, and desperate eyes at this time vividly demonstrated the self-cultivation of an actor.

Gongsun Xiong caught Mu Zhian's panicked eyes from the corner of his eye, smiled lightly, and reached out to grab the top of Lin Ling's head.

The overwhelming spiritual energy came towards him, and a world seemed to form in Gongsun Xiong's palm, trying to suck Lin Ling into his palm.

When you reach the realm of returning to the virtual world, you can form a cave on your own, and various things can be stored in this cave, and people can also be included in it.

Some ancient books handed down from ancient times even mentioned that in the stage of ascending to immortality, a universe can be formed.

Some people have even boldly speculated that this piece of Xianxia Jiuzhou may be the cave of a powerful person in the ancient times.

Gongsun Xiong's Cave Heaven is naturally not that exaggerated, but it has also already formed a world, and it is not difficult to include a person in it.

The surging spiritual energy completely enveloped the spirit dragon. Lin Ling blinked his red eyes slightly and glanced at Mu Zhian submissively. Mu Zhian nodded lightly without any trace and said through the message: "He wants to invite us. Go to Gongsun’s house to have something to eat, it’s okay to go with him.”

Lin Ling did not move at all. She was wearing a dark-colored loose plain robe that wrapped her graceful figure. Her skin was white and crystal clear against the billowing dark clouds.

Gongsun Xiong held his palm slightly in front of Lin Ling, and the next moment, the silver-haired beauty who was standing next to Mu Zhian just now disappeared from sight.

In front of the stone bridge by the river, it was silent, except for the sound of the gurgling river water.

Mu Zhian suddenly raised his head, stared at Gongsun Xiong, and said, "Where did you hide her?!"

"Don't worry, nephew Mu. You and that little beauty are both disciples of the Liang Yi Sect. I won't do anything to you."

Gongsun Xiong spoke in a gentle tone, stared at Mu Zhian, and said with a smile: "I just want to invite you to Gongsun's house for two or three days. My nephew Mu refused to show my favor, so I had to make this move."

There was more anger in Mu Zhian's eyes, and he said in a cold voice: "Uncle, aren't you afraid that I will crush the jade slip now and ask the sect elders to come down the mountain?!"

Gongsun Xiong smiled lightly and said, "Uncle, I haven't seen nephew Mu for a long time, and he wants to invite you to Gongsun's house to rest for two days. Why does nephew Mu look like uncle wants to harm you?"

"Isn't it a bit of a fuss to ask the elders to come down the mountain because of such a trivial matter?"

This is the reason why Gongsun Xiong is really confident. He has made calculations before and is basically certain that the elders of Liangyi Sect will not go down the mountain because of this trivial matter, so they will 'invite' Mu Zhian to Gongsun's house at this time.

If the elders of the Liangyi Sect really came down to ask him to release the people, then he would just release them.

He did not harm the disciples of the Liang Yi Sect at all, but instead served him delicious food and drinks. Even if the elders of the sect saw him then, they would have nothing to say.

During these two days of living in Gongsun's house, Mu Zhian will watch helplessly as the Mu family is being cannibalized step by step by the Gongsun family, but he has no choice but to do anything.

This sense of despair is what he and the mysterious middle-aged monk who helped him want to see.

Mu Zhian stared at Gongsun Xiong closely and said nothing for a long time.

It wasn't until an unknown amount of time passed that he gritted his teeth and uttered one word with difficulty: "Okay."

Then after being silent for a long time, he said softly: "Since my uncle warmly invited me, my nephew cannot let down my uncle's enthusiasm."

Under Gongsun Xiong's successful smile, Mu Zhian raised his head and said, "Gongsun's family, my nephew will come with you."

As Mu Zhian returned to Gongsun's house under Gongsun Xiong's 'coercion', under the sky at this moment, there were two leaders sitting cross-legged in the clouds, watching this scene quietly.

The eyes of both of them were a little dull. They looked at Gongsun Xiong's leaving figure and the spirit dragon who was 'imprisoned' in the cave at this time. Their moods were subtle for a moment.

After being silent for an unknown amount of time, the two looked at each other and saw the speechlessness in each other's eyes.

It's no wonder that Gongsun Xiong is so arrogant. After all, in the Jiuzhou where strong people in the Hedao realm cannot leave now, the land gods in the Return to Void realm are the strongest people who can walk sideways.

Too many casual cultivators fell into the thunder catastrophe they encountered when they reached the peak of god refining and returned to the realm of virtual reality.

Now that Gongsun Xiong has become the first Void Return Realm monk in Tianxuan City, he naturally has his own arrogance.

But the problem is... the person he just 'caught' into the cave is a spirit dragon.

"Master Ying, what do you think should happen now?" Yan Ruyu's sexy red lips parted slightly and she asked with a complex expression.

Different from before, Ying Guhuan had put on a dignified and decent robe at this time. Her hair was loose and she looked quite elegant.

Ying Guhuan smiled lightly and said, "Didn't Mu Zhian say that before? Let's wait and see what happens and wait for the big fish to bite the hook."

The big fish in her mouth was naturally the mastermind behind everything and helping Gongsun Xiong survive the thunderstorm.

The man behind the scenes is most likely a remnant of the demon cultivator from the previous demon world.

As long as they guard outside the city, it is impossible for the former demon cultivators to escape from this place no matter what.

Once the former demon cultivator is caught, there will be too much information that can be obtained.

Whether it is for the Liang Yi Sect or the demon world, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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Gongsun family.

Gongsun Cheng was sitting absentmindedly in the hall, waiting for his father's return.

He had just returned to Tianxuan City not long ago. He expected to see people from the Gongsun family standing by to welcome him, but when he came back, there was nothing there, and his father, who had just been promoted to the Return to Void Realm not long ago, was nowhere to be seen.

According to the clan elders, he seemed to have left because of something.

At this time, a servant came quickly from outside, cupped his fists and said, "Fourth Young Master, the master is back!"

Gongsun Cheng's face was filled with joy. He couldn't wait to help his father take back all the things that had been occupied by the Mu family in the past!

However, when he just stood up, he saw a familiar figure walking into the hall door.

"Mu Zhian?"

Gongsun Cheng's face suddenly darkened, and he said coldly: "Why are you here?"

"You have to ask your father." Mu Zhian also looked unhappy.

"Nephew Mu is my guest at Gongsun's house. Cheng'er, please get along well with him these days." Gongsun Xiong said with a faint smile.

Then, he raised his hand and a silver-haired beauty appeared in the hall.

The food in Lin Ling's hand has changed from pastries to sugar cane. After eating, she naturally needs to eat more fruit.

As she ate, she threw the sugar cane peels on the table aside, which seemed quite polite.

"Nephew Mu, as agreed, I have already released your little girlfriend."

After Gongsun Xiong said this, he motioned to the servants next to him with his eyes and said, "Go and arrange their accommodation for these two days. Don't neglect my nephew."

The servant immediately bowed his head and said "yes".

Mu Zhian hesitated for a moment, still with an unwilling look on his face, and tried to make a final struggle:

"Uncle, I brought my friend back to Tianxuan City this time mainly because I promised her to treat her to local delicacies. In addition, she usually likes to eat some pills and the like when she has nothing to do... I still It would be better to take her back to the Mu family, so as not to cost my uncle any money."

There was a bit of coldness in Gongsun Xiong's eyes, but his smile was still kind and gentle, and he said: "Nephew Mu, you don't have to be polite. Just tell the servants what you want to eat."

"If the Mu family can afford it, my Gongsun family can do the same."

After all, how much money can you spend on treating them to some snacks?

As for whether he likes to take pills...he doesn't worry about such trivial matters.

Is it possible that Mu Zhian still dares to abandon himself and eat too much?

The side effects of taking pills randomly can be huge.

It would not be a loss if Mu Zhian's talent and cultivation could be destroyed by wasting some pills.

Mu Zhian still had some unwillingness in his eyes and clenched his fists.

Under Gongsun Xiong's gentle gaze, he could only sigh softly as if he was resigned to his fate, and cupped his hands: "It's hard to refuse such kindness. Since my uncle is so enthusiastic, so be it. My nephew will just stay at Gongsun's house these two days."

As he spoke, Mu Zhian lowered his eyes slightly and bit his lips. After brewing his emotions for a while, he raised his head and looked at Lin Ling, who was standing in the hall as if nothing was wrong.

"Sister Lin Ling, let me take you back to your room first."

After finishing speaking, he grabbed Lin Ling's wrist, turned around and walked out of the hall under the leadership of his servants.

As Mu Zhian and the two left, Gongsun Cheng looked up at the Gongsun patriarch and said, "Dad, why did you bring them to my Gongsun's house?"

Gongsun Xiong picked up the teacup on the side with a smile, took a sip of tea, and said slowly: "I can't do anything to the disciples of the Liang Yi Sect, because this will attract the elders of the sect."

"But just because you can't do anything, doesn't mean you can't invite them to my Gongsun's house."

"This Mu Zhi'an is cunning by nature. If he leaves Tianxuan City, something may happen. Let him stay in Gongsun's family, which just cuts off his communication with the outside world. Only in this way can he annex the Mu family with peace of mind."

"Furthermore, if Mu Zhian is here to watch the Mu family being slowly annexed, how do you think Mu Zhian will feel?" Gongsun Xiong said with a smile.

Gongsun Cheng's eyes brightened slightly, and his eyes suddenly became a little more excited.

Inviting Mu Zhian to Gongsun's family can not only limit Mu Zhian, the biggest factor of instability, but also allow Mu Zhian to watch the once powerful Mu family slowly decline in order to avenge his previous revenge.

Gongsun Xiong's move can be described as a true murderous act!

"Anyway, don't act rashly for the next two days. I will take care of Mu Zhian's affairs."

After Gongsun Xiong finished speaking to his fourth son, he left the hall with his hands behind his back and walked towards a remote secret room in the backyard.

He needed to report the matter to the mysterious middle-aged monk, and at the same time let the other party see his sincerity.

…

At this moment, Mu Zhian and Lin Ling were sitting in a pavilion, waiting for their servants to prepare snacks and food.

The layout of the Gongsun family's courtyard is different from that of the Mu family, but it can be said to be quiet and relaxing.

The silver-haired beauty sat quietly in front of the pavilion. Under her plain robe, a pair of small boots wrapped around her tender white feet dangled boredly. A pair of red eyes casually scanned the surrounding environment, waiting for the snacks to be delivered.

Miss Linglong, the cook, didn't even know what happened, or she didn't care at all. In short, she would go wherever Mu Zhian took her, as long as she could eat local delicacies.

Lin Ling seemed to have noticed Mu Zhian's gaze, and she turned her head slightly to look at him. Her red eyes were a little confused, and she used some tea to write on the table: "What's wrong?"

Mu Zhian shook his head and smiled: "Nothing, I just want to ask if you are used to it here?"

Lin Ling lowered her head and wrote: There is no difference.

For her, it doesn't matter where she lives, as long as there is food.

Mu Zhian nodded with relief and said, "That's good."

After sitting in the courtyard for a while, Lin Ling seemed to have felt something, and looked up outside the courtyard, and her red eyes quietly lit up a little.

Several servants of the Gongsun family came to the front of the courtyard with all the delicacies bought from three inns.

"Just put it here, if there is nothing else, you can leave." Mu Zhian smiled.

After that, he put the delicacies on the stone table one by one, and then slowly took out a big lobster and peeled it.

Several servants of the Gongsun family could not help but cast sympathetic eyes on Mu Zhian, and then quietly withdrew.

In the past few days, there was a kind of calm before the storm in Tianxuan City. Everyone knew that after Gongsun Xiong was promoted to the Return to Void Realm, the first to suffer would be the Mu family.

The fact that Young Master Mu would now appear in the Gongsun family was the best proof.

Gongsun Xiong said that he invited Mu Zhian to the Gongsun family as a guest, but anyone with a discerning eye knew that Young Master Mu was under house arrest in the Gongsun family.

Even his girlfriend was under house arrest here.

Of course, no matter what they thought, the servants naturally knew what they should and should not get involved in, and they just had to do their own work well.

After Mu Zhian peeled a large lobster, he suddenly noticed a pair of eyes staring at him, and he couldn't help but turn his head to look.

Lin Ling's pair of red starry eyes were looking at him with some anticipation. Although she didn't say anything, Mu Zhian still understood the anticipation in her eyes.

"This was originally prepared for you." Mu Zhian smiled and handed the lobster to Lin Ling.

"What should we do next?" Lin Ling wrote on the table.

"Eat." Mu Zhian smiled, "Didn't I say before that I took you down the mountain to treat you to all kinds of delicacies in our Tianxuan City."

"This uncle Gongsun is a very enthusiastic person, so you can eat whatever you want, no need to be polite to him." Mu Zhian threw the peeled lobster shell on the table beside him and continued, "Just think of it as my treat."

"Eat whatever you want, whether it's elixirs or natural treasures."

Lin Ling showed a thoughtful look, biting the lobster, leaving only the tail outside, until he finally fed the tender lobster into his mouth, and then nodded "Aaa".

In a shadow in the courtyard, a spy looked at this scene and quietly turned and left the courtyard.

Soon, he came to a hidden secret room in the backyard and said with a fist: "Master, Mu Zhian doesn't seem to have any signs of escaping. He is eating snacks with the woman he brought with him in the courtyard."

"I know, you can leave first." Gongsun Xiong replied indifferently in the secret room.

Then, after the spy left, Gongsun Xiong looked up at the middle-aged monk in white in front of him and smiled: "My fellow Taoist, am I right?"

"Mu Zhian is now in my Gongsun family."

When he came to this secret room to find this mysterious monk and mentioned that Mu Zhian was "invited" to the Gongsun family by him, the other party was still a little unconvinced.

But now the facts are in front of him, can the other party still not believe it?

The middle-aged cultivator heard this and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. He nodded and said, "It seems that I underestimated you before."

In the past, he had heard a lot about Mu Zhian in the sect. This boy was so cunning that he should not be brought back and imprisoned by Gongsun Xiong so easily.

But now that he heard the spy's words, he couldn't believe it no matter how much he didn't believe it.

"Next, just let Mu Zhian watch how the Mu family was devoured by my Gongsun family." Gongsun Xiong also smiled faintly.

He paused and continued, "After that, it's time for you to come on stage."

The middle-aged cultivator smiled gently and said, "That's great!"

Then he casually said, "Can you take me to see Mu Zhian now? I'm still a little worried."

This person is cautious... Gongsun Xiong stood up and raised his hand to make a "please" gesture: "Your Highness, please."

The two left the secret room and walked along a quiet path to the courtyard where Mu Zhian was imprisoned.

They were all masters of the Return to Void Realm, so they naturally did not worry about being noticed by Mu Zhian.

After walking along the path for a while, the two came to a courtyard soon.

"Mu Zhian and his Taoist partner are in front of that pavilion." Gongsun Xiong pointed to the pavilion not far ahead.

The middle-aged cultivator looked over and saw Mu Zhian and the silver-haired beauty beside him.

"This Mu Zhian can't do anything else, but he knows how to please women." The middle-aged cultivator commented lightly, but the smile on his face became more and more intense.

He has completed more than half of the task secretly assigned by the Demon Emperor.

The next step is to annex the Mu family and let Mu Zhian know that it was the Liangyi Sect who was secretly playing tricks.

After that, he, the "righteous man", appeared in front of the desperate Mu Zhian, and when he guided him to rescue the Demon Emperor, the plan was accomplished.

"My fellow Taoist, I still have one thing I don't understand."

Gongsun Xiong looked at the middle-aged monk with a smile on his face and suddenly said: "What do you want from Mu Zhian, fellow Taoist?"

The middle-aged monk did not answer, but shook his head and smiled: "You don't need to know so much."

Mu Zhian was able to be favored by the Demon Emperor, so there was something special about him.

If Gongsun Xiong was told that Mu Zhian was not only close to the Holy Lady of the Forbidden Zone, but also to several top disciples of the sect and even the sect leader... I am afraid Gongsun Xiong would have released Mu Zhian on the spot.

After all, with such a network of contacts, no one would dare to offend easily.

Now that the Gongsun family has annexed the Mu family, in the future after Mu Zhian officially leaves the sect, if he goes to Tianxuan City with the people from the restricted area to take revenge... who can withstand the wrath of the restricted area?

"By the way, how did you bring Mu Zhian to Gongsun's house?" The middle-aged monk casually glanced at the two people under the pavilion, as well as Mu Zhian, who was peeling shrimps and feeding the silver-haired beauty diligently. He couldn't help but asked with a slight smile.

"I set up spies outside the city early in the morning. I learned that the two of them were planning to leave the city. I was worried about Mu Zhian's variable, so I decided to intercept them first."

"At first he refused to agree to return to Gongsun's house, but after I put his little girlfriend into the cave, Mu Zhian became more honest."

When Gongsun Xiong said this, he couldn't help shaking his head and laughing: "This Mu Zhian is really a lover. If he wants to leave, I really can't restrict his actions."

"However, his little girlfriend is an ordinary person without any realm."

Mu Zhian is a monk in the realm of refining gods. Even if Mu Zhian is taken into his cave, Mu Zhian can still struggle in the cave and even escape from the cave.

But he couldn't restrict Mu Zhian, and he could also restrict the woman next to Mu Zhian.

"oh?"

The middle-aged monk seemed to be a little more interested and said: "Liangyi Sect never accepts ordinary people. Since this woman is a disciple of the sect, how can she have no realm?"

"It may be that she has some special talisman on her body that conceals her own realm." Gongsun Xiong guessed.

"But there is no resistance in my cave. I think he must be a young monk in the Qi training realm."

When the middle-aged monk heard this, his eyes fell on the silver-haired beauty who was being fed by Mu Zhian.

Then, there was more doubt in his eyes, and he said to himself: "Strange..."

I have been in Liangyi Sect for many years, but it seems that I have never seen this disciple...

But with such a beautiful appearance, no matter how plainly she was dressed, there should be some impression on him...

When the middle-aged monk thought of this, his eyes glanced at her, and the doubts in his eyes deepened.

Can't even see the realm...?

It seems that, as Gong Sunxiong said, this woman has some aura-blocking talisman on her body, covering her own realm.

"It's quite interesting."

The middle-aged monk smiled lightly, then took out a talisman and burned it.

The next moment, his eyes turned pale gold.

Qi gazing!

Even if there are talismans that can block the aura, there will be no way to hide in front of him who is in the third level of Void Return.

After activating the Qi Watching Technique, the middle-aged monk's eyes fell on Lin Ling again.

The silver-haired beauty in the distance seemed to be aware of the prying eyes. She licked the crumbs of the buns at the corner of her mouth and turned her head slightly to look at the two people in the distance suspiciously.

boom!

Almost at that moment, a deafening thunder exploded in the middle-aged monk's mind, and a buzzing sound echoed in his ears.

He took half a step back, sweat dripping down his back, and the indifferent smile froze on his face, looking in the direction of the pavilion in surprise.

After being stunned for an unknown amount of time, he subconsciously glanced sideways at the smiling Gongsun Xiong.

Although he didn't speak, thousands of words seemed to be completely gathered into one big symbol at this time.

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