So, They Were the Protagonists All Along

The carriage stopped at the gate of the Ye Mansion, and Ye Lingxuan got off the carriage with her skirt lifted.

Walking into the backyard, you can occasionally see clansmen sparring in groups of three or two.

The young men in the clan who were sparring noticed Ye Lingxuan's presence, and for a moment they seemed to have been injected with chicken blood. The casual sparring suddenly became much more serious, and the spiritual energy on their bodies burst out.

Although the realm was not high, from the atmosphere, people who didn't know might have thought it was a duel between top masters, and the great way was wiped out.

While sparring, the young men's eyes were involuntarily attracted by Ye Lingxuan.

Although the girl has always been very low-key, the disciples of the Ye family ranked Ye Lingxuan's beauty first in their hearts, and they admired this girl very much.

In response to these gazes, Ye Lingxuan just smiled, and then walked into the corridor of the backyard with Xuelian in her arms.

At this time, under the shadow of the corridor, an old man in a plain robe quietly appeared.

Ye Lingxuan looked sideways. Although she was only a young girl, she had the arrogance of an empress. She looked at the old man quietly and said, "Old Wei, what can I do for you?"

The old man called Old Wei shook his head slightly and smiled, "I'm just worried about the eldest lady, so I want to ask about your situation."

Ye Lingxuan's eyebrows were relaxed, with a faint smile between her eyebrows, and said, "Old Wei, didn't I tell you that I just went to return the spiritual stones owed by Ye Qian to the other party, there won't be any problems."

Old Wei smiled and nodded, saying, "That being said, but Miss Mu Zhian's reputation is not unknown. When the master asked you to come to the Ye family, he specifically told me to protect you. If something unexpected happens, I will be too ashamed to go back."

At this point, he realized that Ye Lingxuan was holding a snow lotus in her hand, and couldn't help asking, "Miss, this flower in your hand... where did you pick it?"

He remembered that Ye Lingxuan went to the Mu Mansion... Why did she bring a flower when she came back?

Could it be that someone gave it to him on the way back?

Ye Lingxuan smiled sweetly: "Mu Zhian gave it to him."

The old man was obviously stunned for a moment, and looked at the extremely beautiful girl with suspicion.

He knew that Ye Lingxuan went to the Mu Mansion on behalf of Ye Qian today. If I remember correctly, when the young lady mentioned Mu Zhian yesterday, she still looked disgusted.

How come after going there today... she seems to be less disgusted with him?

Ye Lingxuan hesitated and said: "That young master Mu is actually not as bad as imagined."

Old Wei was slightly startled.

Before he could continue asking, Ye Lingxuan suddenly asked, "By the way, do you know how to preserve this snow lotus for a long time?"

The old man thought for a moment and said, "Generally speaking, as long as there is Liuguang soil, the flowers will not wither within three months even without watering. However, this Liuguang soil is relatively rare and the price is also a bit expensive, so it may be a bit troublesome..."

After a pause, the old man continued, "But if I remember correctly, there will be a batch of Liuguang soil at the Chenxi Auction in two days. If the lady needs it, I will go to the Chenxi Auction House again that day."

Ye Lingxuan thought for a moment, raised her head, and a pure smile appeared on her delicate and flawless face, saying, "Don't bother Mr. Wei. I'll let Qian'er go with me. When I think about it carefully, it seems that I haven't gone out for a walk for a long time."

...

Mu Zhian quietly opened the door and saw that Bai Ruoxi had changed back into her moon-white dress.

The beauty sat in front of the tea chair, seeming to be in a daze, and seemed to be thinking about something.

Mu Zhian felt like teasing, he held his breath and approached quietly.

But just as he walked behind her, before he could speak, Bai Ruoxi's lazy voice sounded softly: "Mr. Mu, what's the matter with you sneaking behind Ruoxi?"

At the end, she turned her head slightly to look at Mu Zhian, and her weak and cold temperament in the past seemed to have a different kind of charm.

However, there was a hint of resentment in her eyes when she looked at Mu Zhian.

It was clearly agreed last night that they would just practice in the room, but after a while, Mu Zhian couldn't help but make a move.

If she hadn't kept a trace of reason in the middle, I'm afraid she would have to rest in the room all day today.

Mu Zhian naturally knew the reason for Bai Ruoxi's resentment, and walked to her side and sat down.

He took out the snow lotus from behind, handed it to Bai Ruoxi, and said with a smile: "Just now when I passed by the flowerbed of Mu Mansion, I happened to see the carefully cultivated snow lotus, so I thought of you unconsciously."

"This snow lotus represents loyalty and purity to feelings, which is very suitable for you."

"Snow lotus?"

Bai Ruoxi's beautiful eyes sparkled, looking at the snow lotus in Mu Zhian's hand, and then looked up at him again, and soon recovered, nodded reservedly: "Thank you, I will keep it well."

As she said, she took the snow lotus handed by Mu Zhian, lowered her head and sniffed it slightly, and smelled a faint fragrance.

"It smells very good." She whispered.

If there is a way to keep this snow lotus forever, it would be great.

Mu Zhian took the opportunity to gently hold Bai Ruoxi's little hand and said: "If you want, I can give you no matter how much."

Bai Ruoxi felt sweet in her heart and lowered her head slightly.

Just when she was intimate with Bai Ruoxi, there was a slight knock on the door outside the house.

Bai Ruoxi suddenly came to her senses and quickly tidied her clothes and hair. Mu Zhian, who was about to continue feeling people's hearts, had to stop.

Being disturbed from a morning of special training, I was naturally in a bad mood.

Who would disturb Ruoxi so early in the morning?

No, it should be someone who came to see me... After Bai Ruoxi had tidied her dress, Mu Zhian said in a deep voice: "Come in."

The door was opened, and a mysterious man with a hood on his head and an unclear face appeared in the field of vision.

The spy of the Mu family.

"Master."

The spy said, and glanced at Bai Ruoxi inadvertently.

Although the two looked calm, judging from the ambiguous atmosphere in the room, I'm afraid... it's not that simple.

Bai Ruoxi seemed to understand what he meant, and said in a clear and pleasant voice: "I won't bother you anymore."

Looking at Bai Ruoxi temporarily leaving the boudoir, Mu Zhian's eyes fell on the spy and said: "What do you want?"

"Just now, according to the news from other companions, it seems that someone is secretly investigating you."

Mu Zhian became more interested and asked: "Who?"

The Gongsun family should not dare to make any big moves during this period, and the Bai family is unlikely to do so either. After all, secretly investigating others is a very unfavorable thing. With his current relationship with Bai Ruoxi, there is no need for this investigation.

Dawn Chamber of Commerce... It seems impossible. Mr. Huang is a smart man and knows what to do and what not to do.

Could it be Ye Lingxuan's people? Mu Zhian thought secretly.

"It's the Dawn Chamber of Commerce." The spy said.

Mu Zhian pondered, "It shouldn't be Mr. Huang who sent people to investigate... Did his subordinates act on their own?"

Speaking of this, he thought of something else and continued, "Huang Manting?"

Yesterday he went to the martial arts arena, and the scene with Bai Ruoxi at that time was naturally seen by Huang Manting.

That demon girl is thinking about the quota for the inner sect disciple. As the saying goes, knowing yourself and the enemy will ensure victory in a hundred battles, it is not surprising that she would start investigating these important people around Bai Ruoxi.

The spy nodded without comment, and then asked tentatively: "Do we need to stop her?"

Mu Zhian shook his head and smiled: "Let her investigate, there is no big secret worth hiding anyway."

He changed the subject and said: "Compared to this insignificant little thing, I have another thing for you to do."

Under the spy's puzzled gaze, Mu Zhian continued: "Go to the Gongsun family and ask for some medical expenses."

"Yesterday's battle between Ruoxi and Gongsun Cheng frightened the young master and Miss Bai a little, and they need a little compensation. After that, the young master will go to Liangyi Sect to rest for three months... Just say that." Mu Zhian said.

The spy hesitated and said: "What compensation does the young master want?"

"Three market towns." Mu Zhian said.

The spy was obviously stunned, and then asked cautiously: "I'm afraid the Gongsun family will not agree to such a request...?"

The Gongsun family only has ten market towns in total. This young master wants to go to three directly. The Gongsun family is not stupid. How could they agree?

"The mental loss is not worth three market towns, but three months of breathing time is worth more than that, right?" Mu Zhian took a sip of tea and said, "Besides, the Gongsun family will not agree, but Gongsun Xiong will."

In modern times, Gongsun Xiong is a real capitalist.

What is a capitalist?

A complete egoist.

The people below are eyeing the position of the clan leader. Gongsun Xiong is unwilling to give up the position of clan leader, but he does not want to be disturbed during this period. He has to pay a price.

"But I still have to go to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce." Mu Zhian continued.

If it were just the Mu family and the Bai family, Gongsun Xiong might hesitate whether to give the three market towns. After all, once the Mu and Bai families join forces, the Gongsun family will definitely bring in the Dawn Chamber of Commerce.

Even if they can't beat the Mu family, at least they can protect the Gongsun family and the Dawn Chamber of Commerce.

But if the Mu family brings in the Dawn Chamber of Commerce...it will be completely different.

"Mr. Huang probably won't see anyone now." The spy said.

Mr. Huang is a very shrewd man. The more times like this, the more he will hide. Even if Mu Zhian goes to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce in person now, the other party will probably avoid seeing him to avoid suspicion.

Mu Zhian played with the teacup in his hand and said, "What about Miss Huang?"

"Doesn't she want to investigate me? I'll let her investigate."

"Not only will I let her investigate secretly, I can even let her ask any questions in front of me."

If nothing unexpected happens, as long as he goes to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce, the news will immediately spread to the Gongsun family.

Gongsun Xiong is now like a frightened bird. Once he sees the Dawn Chamber of Commerce letting people in, he can't help but think about it.

"In two hours, you will go to the Gongsun family and ask Uncle Gongsun for the market."

"Just tell him what I said just now, he will agree. After all, he is a decent person."

"What if he doesn't want to be decent?" The spy asked subconsciously.

Mu Zhian gently put down the teacup, raised his head and smiled: "If he wants to be decent, you should make him decent."

"If he doesn't want to be decent, then you should make him decent."

...

After the spy left, not long after, Bai Ruoxi opened the door and returned to the room.

Mu Zhian was sitting at the head of the bed, seemingly thinking about something.

Bai Ruoxi turned around and closed the door, then walked to him and sat down, saying: "What happened?"

Mu Zhian sniffed slightly and smelled a faint fragrance coming from beside him. He returned to reality from his previous thoughts and smiled: "Nothing, just thinking about how to start talking when I go to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce later."

"Why are you going to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce?" Bai Ruoxi asked in confusion.

As she spoke, she added: "If it is inconvenient to say, don't make it difficult."

She was just worried. If Mu Zhian refused to say, she would not continue to ask.

Mu Zhian shook his head and said: "It's not something that needs to be concealed. I plan to go to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce later."

As he spoke, his hand gently embraced the beauty's waist and smelled the fragrance on her body. The whole action was so natural that Bai Ruoxi didn't seem to react.

She pondered for a moment and asked: "Are you going to see Mr. Huang?"

Mu Zhian shook his head: "To see Miss Huang."

It was obvious that Bai Ruoxi's body stiffened slightly, and it was not until a while later that it slowly recovered.

She glanced at Mu Zhian casually and asked: "Do you have anything to do with Miss Huang?"

"Nothing." Mu Zhian smiled, "But you have to go."

Going to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce will make it easier for the Gongsun family to see. No matter what, you have to go there.

"...Is that so."

Bai Ruoxi lowered her eyes slightly, puffed her cheeks, gently pushed away Mu Zhian's hand on her waist, and said: "Since Mr. Mu has something to do, go first. I will continue to meditate and practice later."

Mu Zhian looked at her profile. She frowned slightly and pursed her lips slightly, as if she was not very happy.

Mu Zhian gently hugged Bai Ruoxi in his arms, lowered his head to look at the girl in his arms, and said softly: "Don't you believe in my feelings for you, Ruoxi?"

The warm breath and gentle words made Bai Ruoxi's peach blossom eyes sparkle suddenly. She raised her eyes and looked at him mistily without saying a word.

Mu Zhian also lowered his head and stared at the beauty in his arms.

A girl as cold and pure as her, once shy, is simply charming and seductive, making it difficult for people to take their eyes off her.

Mu Zhian lowered his head slightly, and his lips gently touched the girl's soft lips.

He stared into Bai Ruoxi's eyes and whispered, "Do you believe me now?"

Bai Ruoxi's eyes flickered slightly, as if she was flustered like a deer, but she had nowhere to escape, so she had to turn her face away and whispered, "I didn't say I didn't believe it..."

After that, he quickly lowered his head.

Facts have proved that a cultivator of the ninth level of Qi training is indeed no match for this young cultivator of the third level of Qi training. At least Bai Ruoxi really has no way to deal with Mu Zhian.

Seemingly feeling that such silence was a bit embarrassing, she raised her head slightly and was about to speak, but she happened to meet Mu Zhian's eyes.

The affectionate eyes attracted her eyes involuntarily. Bai Ruoxi pursed her lips slightly, with a hint of nervousness and expectation in her heart, and closed her eyes slightly, as if waiting for something.

Mu Zhian also understood what she meant, so he lowered his head again and occupied the girl's lips.

After a long time, their lips parted. Bai Ruoxi gently pushed Mu Zhian away, buried her face, and whispered, "Okay, go and do your thing. I'm going to meditate and practice during the day."

Mu Zhian looked at the girl affectionately and said seriously, "No, how can a cultivator like me be lazy during the day?"

Bai Ruoxi rolled her eyes at him, and after a moment of silence, she suddenly said, "Won't it waste your time?"

For some reason, feeling Mu Zhian's fiery gaze, she felt a little panic in her heart, and her little hand gently grasped the fabric of the skirt.

Mu Zhian looked serious and said, "In order for you to enter the realm of refining the spirit as soon as possible, there is no delay. Everything is worth it, Ruoxi."

...

Half an hour later, Mu Zhian sat in front of the bronze mirror, tidying his hair.

Then, he looked back at the girl who seemed to be resting in the quilt, and said, "I'll go out first."

Bai Ruoxi never spoke, covered with the quilt, like an ostrich.

After a long while, she said "hmm" softly.

Mu Zhian left the room refreshed, asked someone to prepare a carriage, and headed to the Dawn Chamber of Commerce.