As the Primordial Witch’s consciousness entered Mu Zhi’an’s Innate Celestial Furnace, a satisfied sigh escaping her lips, Yao Meng’s beautiful green eyes widened in shock and disbelief.

Her usual ethereal smile faltered, replaced by a look of bewilderment.

“D-did I just get NTR’d…?”

The fairy from the Jade Pool Holy Land couldn’t believe it.

She had experienced various pleasures with Mu Zhi’an, not just from his constant devotion but also from the satisfaction of ‘cuckolding’ others.

Mu Zhi’an’s Innate Celestial Furnace’ vessel could only accommodate one Dao Integration consciousness at a time. Now that the Primordial Witch was inside, Yao Meng couldn’t enter… unless the Primordial Witch left willingly.

Simply put, Mu Zhi’an’s Innate Celestial Furnace was like a single-person room. Even if its capacity increased, it could still only hold one Dao Integration consciousness.

After all, it was the consciousness of a Dao Integration expert. Not every cultivator’s Vessel could accommodate such a powerful being. Only an anomaly like the Innate Celestial Furnace could do so.

If an ordinary cultivator tried it, their Vessel would shatter.

This was why Yao Meng hadn’t been able to find anyone to help her before.

She had even resigned herself to fading away, but unexpectedly, she had encountered the Innate Celestial Furnace… a reinforced one at that.

And thanks to this Innate Celestial Furnace, she had awakened a peculiar… hobby.

This hobby solidified her title as the ‘Jade Empress’.

Secretly being intimate with Mu Zhi’an while Bai Ruoxi was unaware, kissing him in front of Ye Lingxuan, having Ye Qian, who secretly admired him, as her disciple… Yao Meng had ‘cuckolded’ several girls.

However, even she hadn’t expected to be on the receiving end…

And it had happened right before her eyes…

No one had anticipated the Primordial Witch’s last-minute decision.

Mu Zhi’an scanned his Innate Celestial Furnace with his Spiritual Sense, sensing the dormant consciousness within. He looked up and said helplessly, “She’s asleep.”

Yao Meng quickly recovered from her initial shock. As an Empress who had lived for millennia, she maintained her composure and looked at him, a playful smile on her face. “The Primordial Witch’s consciousness is still weak. It’s not a bad thing for her to be nurtured within your body.”

“However,” Yao Meng’s tone changed, “my Vessel is still far from full, and I also need the Spiritual Energy from your Innate Celestial Furnace, so…”

Although she didn’t finish her sentence, Mu Zhi’an understood her meaning.

I’ll still cuckold you, even if she’s inside your Furnace, and I’ll do it right in front of you… That was what she was implying.

Mu Zhi’an sighed inwardly and looked at her with a sincere expression, his gaze fixed on her beautiful smiling face.

He took her hand and said softly, “I told you before, Empress, I’ll provide you with as much Spiritual Energy as you need.”

At least they didn’t fight. This outcome wasn’t so bad… Mu Zhi’an consoled himself.

If the Primordial Witch hadn’t been so weak, they would have fought, and he would have been caught in the crossfire.

As he spoke, Mu Zhi’an discreetly observed Yao Meng’s expression. If she was still upset about the Primordial Witch…

…he would try to appease her, perhaps even showering her with affection before the Ascension Ceremony matches began.

If, however, Yao Meng didn’t seem to mind, he would drop the subject for now.

The ethereal fairy narrowed her eyes. “I went to the Great Qian Dynasty yesterday,” she said calmly.

This meant she was no longer dwelling on the Primordial Witch matter… Mu Zhi’an, understanding her intentions, immediately asked, “You went to see Gu Bo Xing?”

He hadn’t expected Yao Meng, whose Vessel wasn’t even full yet, to be so perceptive, sensing Gu Bo Xing’s intrusion into the Garden of Heavenly Harmony last night.

Both he and Gu Bo Xing had underestimated Dao Integration experts. After all, having never reached that level, they couldn’t comprehend their abilities.

It wasn’t realistic to judge them based on common sense.

Come to think of it, Gu Bo Xing was truly unlucky. He had obtained a blessing from the Primordial Witch in the World Sea, and now, he was obsessed with her, hoping to find her legacy in the Nine Realms through the Calamity Body.

However, he hadn’t expected that the Primordial Witch he was searching for… was the Calamity Body.

He should have checked his own luck first… Mu Zhi’an shook his head, speechless.

Gu Bo Xing’s bad luck was now comparable to Wei Mengrou’s.

“I also encountered an acquaintance before leaving last night,” Yao Meng suddenly said.

Under Mu Zhi’an’s curious gaze, she continued, “The Reincarnated Empress.”

“So it was Lingxuan’s… companion…” Mu Zhi’an murmured.

“Do you think she or I was meddling?” Yao Meng suddenly asked.

Mu Zhi’an shook his head and chuckled. “Both you and Lingxuan were looking out for me. It makes me happy.”

Others might feel embarrassed or ashamed, but Mu Zhi’an had planned to be a kept man from the very beginning. There was no reason for him to feel ashamed.

In fact, he felt a sense of satisfaction, like a fish farmer whose fish had grown plump and healthy.

Yao Meng smiled brightly and took out a storage ring from her sleeve, handing it to Mu Zhi’an.

“Put away the pills and herbs those peak masters gave you. Your cultivation progress is also beneficial to me.”

Seeing him accept the storage ring, Yao Meng nodded inwardly, a faint smile playing on her lips.

So far, Mu Zhi’an hadn’t disappointed her. Compared to those so-called geniuses with their pride and arrogance, his honesty and straightforwardness were refreshing.

When he had confessed his feelings for her, she had considered their future.

In the past, she had never considered having a Dao Companion, mainly because her talent surpassed all her peers. Therefore, talent and background held no appeal for her.

Although Mu Zhi’an was talented, she had seen countless geniuses. True Dao Integration cultivators were incredibly rare, perhaps only one appearing every five thousand years.

What she valued was his sincerity, his resourcefulness, and… the fact that he had a Dao Companion.

And his lack of pointless pride was also a plus.

She didn’t need treasures or pills, but Mu Zhi’an did.

After all, his strength was also beneficial to her. His willingness to accept these gifts saved her a lot of trouble.

Although his two Dao Companions weren’t easy to deal with, especially the Primordial Witch, who, despite her frail appearance, was surprisingly ruthless and decisive…

Remembering the Primordial Witch’s words before entering Mu Zhi’an’s Innate Celestial Furnace, a cold glint flickered in Yao Meng’s eyes.

Suddenly, Mu Zhi’an asked, “By the way, Empress, have you ever heard of the Heavenly Court?”

Yao Meng’s thoughts were interrupted, and she looked at him in surprise. “Where did you hear that?”

It seems she really does know about it… Mu Zhi’an explained how he had obtained the Primordial Demon Emperor’s cultivation technique from the Pilgrimage Palace.

They knew each other well, so there was no need for him to hide anything.

“The Heavenly Phoenix Manual is in your possession…?”

Yao Meng’s eyes widened in surprise.

“When cultivated to its peak, the Heavenly Phoenix Manual can protect one’s consciousness and grant nine rebirths, instantly replenishing Spiritual Energy… Although it’s incredibly difficult to cultivate, mastering it would be greatly beneficial to you.”

She paused, a thoughtful expression appearing in her eyes. “However, I’ve never heard of the Heavenly Phoenix Manual originating from the Heavenly Court…”

“What exactly is this ‘Heavenly Court’?” Mu Zhi’an asked humbly.

Yao Meng snapped out of her thoughts. “Some believe the Heavenly Court isn’t part of the Nine Realms, but exists above the heavens. Those who merge with the Dao can ascend to the Heavenly Court.”

“So the Heavenly Court is the Immortal Realm?” Mu Zhi’an asked, understanding her meaning.

“They’re the same concept,” Yao Meng replied, nodding slightly.

Her eyes held a thoughtful glint. “The Primordial Demon Emperor was the first to cultivate the Heavenly Phoenix Manual. He probably knew some secrets about the Heavenly Court,” she murmured.

“But now that he’s dead, no one in this world knows about the Heavenly Court anymore…” She shook her head and chuckled. “No, perhaps the Demon Realm Empress also knows something.”

However, she wasn’t particularly interested in the Heavenly Court. “It doesn’t matter whether we investigate it or not. The rules of heaven and earth now allow for Soul Transformation, regardless of whether the Heavenly Court exists,” she said calmly.

“As long as we can reach Soul Transformation, it doesn’t matter if we’re in the Nine Realms or the Heavenly Court.”

“There’s something else I’m more concerned about…”

Yao Meng glanced at Wei Mengrou, who was standing silently in the corner, and smiled. “Can you make the Primordial Witch return to your Vessel, Miss Wei?”

Wei Mengrou glanced at Mu Zhi’an, then replied calmly, “I can’t control her consciousness. Besides, she’s already in his Furnace. There’s nothing I can do.”

Mu Zhi’an noticed that Yao Meng’s eyes had darkened.

“It seems she won’t be leaving your Innate Celestial Furnace anytime soon,” Yao Meng said, her expression emotionless.

“The Spiritual Energy within the Innate Celestial Furnace is unique. It’s not a bad thing if it can help her recover faster. And since she’s sleeping, it won’t affect our cultivation,” Mu Zhi’an said, subtly implying that their dual cultivation wouldn’t be interrupted.

He had thought Yao Meng was a mature and understanding fairy who disliked conflict, but she said calmly, “You could have rejected her and prevented her from entering your Innate Celestial Furnace.”

It was his Innate Celestial Furnace. If he wanted to, he could have sealed it before the Primordial Witch entered.

But now… another consciousness was inside besides her.

It was as if his Innate Celestial Furnace had become a public space.

Mu Zhi’an also complained inwardly. Why are all of you turning into wisps of consciousness and entering my Innate Celestial Furnace? Am I some kind of public transportation… ?

Then, he said with a wry smile, “It happened so fast. I didn’t have time to react.”

This time, Yao Meng didn’t say anything.

After all, even she hadn’t anticipated the Primordial Witch’s actions… Not everyone’s consciousness could enter his Innate Celestial Furnace, and not many people knew about its secret.

However… the Primordial Witch had been Mu Zhi’an’s Dao Companion in the past. How could she not know about it?

Regardless, it was too late now.

If the Primordial Witch suddenly appeared while they were being intimate… the thought alone was a mood killer.

The Primordial Witch might be sleeping now, but she had been able to wake up occasionally within his Innate Celestial Furnace in the past. Naturally, the Primordial Witch could do the same.

Thinking of this, Yao Meng felt a pang of annoyance, then a mischievous glint appeared in her eyes as she thought of something… interesting.

A faint smile curved her lips.

The Pure World Azure Lotus could suppress others’ Vessels. Naturally, it could also suppress the Innate Celestial Furnace.

If she used the Pure World Azure Lotus to suppress his Innate Celestial Furnace during their dual cultivation, even if the Primordial Witch could sense what was happening, she wouldn’t be able to manifest, only able to watch…

A playful smile appeared on Yao Meng’s face as she imagined the scene.

Seeing that her mood had improved, Mu Zhi’an seized the opportunity to excuse himself. “Empress, I have a match soon, so I need to prepare. I’ll be going back to my room now.”

Yao Meng nodded with a smile. “I’ll come and watch your performance.”

After bidding farewell to Yao Meng, Mu Zhi’an left the Garden of Heavenly Harmony and, finding a pavilion in the Jade Glass Palace, sat down, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

Suddenly, a cold chuckle, filled with schadenfreude, came from his maid, who was sitting nearby. She wasn’t even trying to hide her amusement.

Mu Zhi’an lightly slapped her thigh and sighed. “Mengrou, shouldn’t you be offering your master some advice, or at least some sympathy?”

He couldn’t help but admire her smooth, warm skin, despite her cold demeanor.

Wei Mengrou glanced at him disdainfully, her eyes lingering on his hand for a moment, a hint of shyness in them. “If I remember correctly, your match isn’t until later this afternoon. Why are you out here so early? Are you avoiding the fairy’s punishment?”

“Yao Meng isn’t that kind of person. She wouldn’t punish me,” Mu Zhi’an said, shaking his head.

He paused, then continued, “I’m wondering if it’s too late to visit the Empress of Yu State.”

Luo Tan’s maid had invited him to meet her, but he had been ‘kidnapped’… She might not agree to see him now.

“Didn’t the Demon Realm Empress say she wouldn’t refine the Supreme Void Pill?” Wei Mengrou asked, easily guessing his intentions.

“Even if she could, do you really think she would refine it for someone with the potential to rival her?”

A demonic cultivator had nine levels. The Supreme Void Pill could trigger a significant transformation in any demon. And for Bai Ruoxi, who already possessed the potential to reach the ninth level, consuming the pill would likely allow her to evolve into a Nine-Tailed Fox.

Mu Zhi’an rested his head on Wei Mengrou’s soft, fair thighs, lost in thought.

She was right. Even if he visited Luo Tan, she wouldn’t agree to help him…

Ling Long and the Demon Realm Empress were both ninth-level ‘demons’. Who would refine a Supreme Void Pill and help create a being comparable to the Demon Realm Empress in the Eastern Realm?

Unless… he could offer her something she couldn’t refuse.

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by Aunomay