On one hand, there was leisurely chatting and drinking tea with a beautiful woman. On the other hand, there was a sparring match with a male cultivator on the platform…

The answer was obvious.

Mu Zhi’an’s response made Nigati’s expression darken even further, while the cultivators within the pavilion felt a sense of satisfaction.

Many of the cultivators present were from various Primordial Clans in the Eastern Realm and didn’t know Mu Zhi’an. However, seeing this scene still brought them joy.

At the same time, they were curious about the young man in the private room, speculating about his identity.

Judging from Nigati’s words earlier, the owner of this private room was clearly the Southern Wilderness’s Holy Maiden.

And there was another cultivator from the Eastern Realm in the room – Mu Zhi’an.

The Southern Wilderness’s Holy Maiden was siding with Mu Zhi’an?

Naturally, they were puzzled. But seeing the arrogant Nigati, who had just been infuriating everyone, now fuming with helplessness, they couldn’t help but applaud.

At the same time, they wondered if something had happened between Mu Zhi’an and the Holy Maiden. Why else would she, the strongest contender for the top spot in the Ascension Ceremony, side with him?

Meanwhile, Nigati glared at Mu Zhi’an, his expression shifting between anger and frustration.

Mu Zhi’an smiled helplessly and looked at Regina. “Miss Regina, your subordinate is quite scary. He keeps staring at me. Is he planning to take revenge on me later? How terrifying.”

Regina pursed her lips, her long legs crossed, her delicate feet adorned with embroidered shoes. Her low-cut red dress hugged her curves, highlighting her alluring figure. Although her skin was slightly pale, it added to her exotic beauty.

She looked up at Nigati and said slowly, “Leave. Don’t make me say it a fourth time.”

Nigati glared at Mu Zhi’an with his cold, triangular eyes. “Holy Maiden, this man is definitely up to no good!” he said anxiously.

Although Mu Zhi’an had been wearing a friendly and gentle smile, Nigati was certain he was scheming something!

Regina looked at him and said calmly, “Leave.”

As their eyes met, Nigati saw not Regina’s beautiful but frail face, but an ancient bronze gate.

He felt as if he were standing in the starry sky, and the bronze gate silently opened.

His body trembled uncontrollably, and cold sweat dripped from his forehead.

The Unseeable!

Regina’s bloodline had a powerful suppressive effect on most creatures in the Southern Wilderness, including Nigati.

Nigati snapped out of his daze and looked up abruptly. He found himself kneeling on the ground, panting heavily. Fear filled his eyes as he said, “I apologize. I overstepped my bounds.”

But as he finished speaking, he glared at Mu Zhi’an.

A commotion arose outside the private room as many gazes turned towards Nigati, who was leaving in a huff.

“How did Mu Zhi’an do that? Logically, the Southern Wilderness’s Holy Maiden should side with her own people. Why did she make Nigati leave?”

“You guys might not know this, but although Mu Zhi’an keeps a low profile within the sect, he’s surrounded by beautiful women. He has connections with almost every main peak.”

Someone remembered something. “If I remember correctly, he even gave Senior Sister Lan the Seed of Dao Realization a while back…?”

The Eastern Realm disciples in the pavilion began to discuss Mu Zhi’an.

“If Mu Zhi’an can even win over the Southern Wilderness’s Holy Maiden, then we have nothing to say.”

“I wonder what they’re talking about now,” someone whispered, their curiosity piqued.

At this moment, a clear and melodious voice suddenly rang out, “It seems quite lively today.”

The pleasant voice, like the sound of jade chimes, drew everyone’s attention.

A tall and elegant woman in a moon-white dress, her aura as cold as snow, stood before them. She wore a light blue cloak to ward off the cold, exuding an air of nobility and refinement.

A thin veil covered her face, adding to her mysterious allure.

“Senior Sister Lan!” a sect disciple exclaimed, his eyes filled with admiration.

“Why is Senior Sister Lan here?!”

Many disciples admired this senior sister, who rarely left Two Polarities Peak.

Even though she kept a low profile, stories about her circulated throughout the sect.

Aside from her beauty, she was also a prodigy who had reached the Nascent Soul Realm at a young age. If she participated in the Ascension Ceremony, it would be like a god descending upon mortals.

The gap between the Nascent Soul Realm and the Core Formation Realm couldn’t be bridged with mere trump cards.

Moreover, having received the Seed of Dao Realization, Lan Mulian had likely comprehended a trace of ‘Dao Rhyme’!

She could be considered invincible among her peers!

Why was she here instead of being at Two Polarities Peak?

As confusion filled the disciples’ minds, Lan Mulian smiled at them and walked towards the third floor of the pavilion. Under everyone’s gazes, she entered a private room and saw her younger sister.

Lan Feiying was dressed in a seductive red cheongsam, her chin resting on her hand, as if she had been waiting for her.

While the outside world was speculating about Lan Mulian’s presence, the truth was much simpler. She had simply come to see her sister.

Lan Mulian glanced at Ye Yu, who was packing up his cauldron and preparing to leave, and Nigati, who was fuming with anger. She asked calmly, “Is this the important matter you mentioned?”

She was naturally aware of the pill refining competition between Ye Yu and Nigati.

However, the outcome didn’t matter to her. She didn’t understand why her sister had summoned her here with a paper crane.

Lan Feiying twirled a strand of hair around her finger and smiled. “Of course not, Sister.”

Lan Mulian looked at her with a cold gaze, waiting for her explanation.

The two sisters were polar opposites. One was as pure as a snow lotus, the other as seductive as a rose. From their appearance to their attire, they were completely different. No one would have guessed that they were sisters, both scions of the Eastern Realm’s Lan family.

“After taking the cultivation technique assessment, I realized my current technique isn’t suitable for me. I might need to choose a new one. Can you help me, Sister?”

Lan Feiying smiled charmingly. Even though it wasn’t intentional, her every move seemed to exude a captivating allure.

So it’s about her Core Formation cultivation… Lan Mulian nodded slightly. “Come to Two Polarities Peak and see me later.”

They chatted about other things.

As their conversation flowed, Lan Feiying casually asked, “By the way, Sister, how are things progressing with Young Master Mu?”

Lan Mulian’s eyes flickered, but she quickly regained her composure. “He helped me out in the past, so I’m just returning the favor. Don’t misunderstand,” she said calmly.

“I see.” Lan Feiying smiled and rested her chin on her hand, observing her sister.

Lan Mulian frowned, feeling uncomfortable under her sister’s scrutiny. She looked away and asked, “Is there anything else?”

Although she was the older sister and much stronger than Lan Feiying, she clearly wasn’t as adept at handling everyday matters.

“No… but why don’t you stay and have some tea, Sister? Mu Zhi’an is here too. And he’s with someone you would never expect,” Lan Feiying said, a mischievous glint in her eyes.

Under Lan Mulian’s gaze, she revealed the answer, “He’s with the Southern Wilderness’s Holy Maiden. Surprised?”

“The Southern Wilderness’s Holy Maiden…” Lan Mulian murmured, her eyes flickering. “Why are they together…?”

Logically, the Southern Wilderness and Mu Zhi’an shouldn’t have any connection. Yet… they were here together, drinking tea and chatting?

After a moment of confusion, Lan Mulian set down her teacup, a faint smile playing on her lips.

“Then I’ll stay and see what happens.”

…

Regina’s gaze returned to Mu Zhi’an. “Are you satisfied with the outcome, Young Master Mu?” she asked.

Mu Zhi’an smiled faintly. “Miss Regina, you handled it perfectly. The child is very pleased. Five stars.”

“I’ve strained my relationship with my companion for your sake. If you don’t give me a satisfactory answer, Young Master Mu…”

Regina traced the rim of her teacup with her slender finger, her beautiful silver eyes fixed on his. “Even I will be angry.”

Mu Zhi’an chuckled. “Your status in the Southern Wilderness must be much higher than that man’s, right?”

“There are Four Pillar Deities in the Southern Wilderness, each at the Dao Integration Realm. As for the Holy Maiden… my position is indeed higher than Nigati’s,” Regina replied.

Mu Zhi’an pondered for a moment. “The Southern Wilderness only sent two people. You must be very confident in yourself and Nigati.”

Regina smiled. “You can exclude Nigati.”

Although she usually appeared delicate and fragile, her voice was filled with confidence, exuding a different kind of charm.

“Tell me about the Southern Wilderness’s power structure and your and Nigati’s abilities,” Mu Zhi’an said.

“Young Master Mu, that’s not just one question, is it?” Regina pouted playfully, but she still answered, “The Southern Wilderness is divided into three factions, each led by a Pillar Deity representing the sky, the sea, and the earth. They rarely interact with each other. The fourth Pillar Deity acts as the Southern Wilderness’s representative, handling external affairs.”

It seems the Southern Wilderness’s cultivation system is completely different from the Eastern Realm’s… Mu Zhi’an thought to himself.

In the Eastern Realm, Dao Integration cultivators merged with one of the three Dao: Heaven, Earth, or Human, achieving supreme enlightenment.

But the Southern Wilderness had a different system.

Regina took a sip of tea and smiled. “As for my ability, you should already know, Young Master Mu. After all, you deliberately used your Innate Celestial Furnace constitution to lure me in, didn’t you?”

“Why do you make it sound like I was seducing you…?” Mu Zhi’an couldn’t help but complain.

Well… now that he thought about it, it was actually quite accurate.

He had sensed Regina observing him and released a wisp of Spiritual Energy from his Innate Celestial Furnace, luring her in… In a sense, it was indeed a form of seduction.

If the genders were reversed, the outside world would probably be in an uproar… Mu Zhi’an thought, amused.

“You’ve already seen Nigati’s ability,” Regina said with a smile. “You must have noticed something during his competition with Ye Yu, right?”

Her words reminded Mu Zhi’an of the scene where Nigati had seized Ye Yu’s Spiritual Energy and used it to enhance his Nine Cauldrons Pill.

“He can steal others’ Spiritual Energy…?” Mu Zhi’an’s eyes flickered.

Regina nodded slightly. “But there’s a limit.”

That’s a tricky ability… Mu Zhi’an thought, then suddenly asked, “Aren’t you worried about losing the Ascension Ceremony after telling me all this?”

“It’s impossible for us to lose,” Regina said confidently.

She paused, then continued, “Even if we lose, it doesn’t matter… It’s those three old men who will have a headache, not me.”

Those three old men…?

Countless question marks appeared in Mu Zhi’an’s mind.

Regina suddenly said, “I’ve answered your questions. Now, shouldn’t you answer mine, Young Master Mu?”

Mu Zhi’an snapped out of his thoughts and nodded, glancing at the elegant but frail-looking young lady.

Could those three old men she mentioned be the Three Pillar Deities…?

If so, her status might be much higher than I imagined…

“You possess the Innate Celestial Furnace, Young Master Mu?” Regina asked, cutting straight to the point.

Such a direct question… Mu Zhi’an nodded slightly. “Yes.”

“Your Vessel contains the Heavenly Dao’s energy, perhaps even other Seeds of Dao Realization or special Spiritual Energy that can enhance one’s physique?” Regina asked again.

Mu Zhi’an nodded again.

Her questions were concise and straightforward, which he appreciated.

It was refreshing to converse with someone who didn’t beat around the bush.

However, her next question stunned him.

“Are you interested in dual cultivation? I’ll pay you three million Spirit Stones.”

“…”

Mu Zhi’an: “?”

After a moment of stunned silence, he finally recovered, thinking: Are all the girls in the Southern Wilderness this straightforward…? Skipping the emotional connection and going straight for the physical… Even a seasoned veteran like him was caught off guard.

Sensing her seriousness, Mu Zhi’an coughed lightly. “Miss Regina, I’m not that kind of person.”

Regina chuckled. “That’s what you say, but haven’t you forgotten, Young Master Mu, that I can see through a person’s Primordial Spirit?”

“Also…”

She paused and placed a hand on her ample bosom, tilting her head slightly. “You were just looking at me, weren’t you?”

“It was simply an appreciation for beauty. Nothing more,” Mu Zhi’an said calmly.

Regina seemed to think he was an idiot.

Forget about the Innate Celestial Furnace; the treasures within it were worth far more than three million Spirit Stones.

Moreover, although he had quite a few treasures, they were barely enough for the girls around him. How could he possibly give some to Regina?

Although she was undeniably beautiful.

In fact, among the women he knew, Regina was definitely top-tier.

Ample bosom, slender waist, long legs, blonde hair… Although her pale skin might be a turn-off for some, it was a major attraction for those who appreciated exotic beauty.

However, despite all this, Mu Zhi’an wasn’t planning to make a deal with her for now.

After all, he had to prioritize the ‘protagonists’ around him.

As for the others, he would consider them after he had distributed all the treasures.

As Mu Zhi’an thought about this, he looked at Regina. Due to his angle, his gaze instinctively fell upon her chest.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

Her cleavage was… breathtaking…

No, he wasn’t looking at her breasts, but at the pendant hanging on her chest.

After a moment of observation, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

It was… a bronze fragment!

Why does she also have a bronze fragment…?

As this question flashed through his mind, he instinctively opened his personal interface.

His interface had reacted, as if something had been added.

Is it a title?

Or something else?

As he wondered, his gaze fell upon the pink heart-shaped box labeled ‘Character Role’.

Words were appearing within the box…

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