Chapter 381: The Jade Empress’s Wedding, Inviting the Nine Provinces

Jade Pool Holy Land.

“Are the invitations ready?” Yao Meng opened her eyes, ending her meditation, and looked at Fairy Yao Xin with a smile.

Yao Xin nodded gently. “The wedding invitations have been sent to the major ancient clans of the Eastern Continent and the Two Polarities Sect using a secret technique.”

She hesitated, then continued, “Jade Empress, what do you like about Mu Zhian…?”

“Is it just because he saved you once?”

Logically, with the Jade Empress’s discerning eye, she shouldn’t have taken a liking to a Core Formation cultivator.

She had interacted with Mu Zhian before. Besides his looks and some talent, he wasn’t particularly remarkable.

But the Jade Empress didn’t seem to be just playing around… Otherwise, she wouldn’t have prepared wedding invitations.

Yao Meng, dressed in a green dress, leaned languidly in the void, every inch of her skin radiating a faint luminescence, breathtakingly beautiful.

A closer look revealed a faint green petal at her flawless ankle.

After inheriting the First Seat of the Heavenly Court, the power bestowed upon her by the word ‘Imminent’ resided within this green petal.

Facing her junior’s question, Yao Meng shook her head gently, a soft smile on her face. “It’s not entirely because he saved me.”

“Then what…?” Yao Xin hesitated.

“To put it simply, I’m attracted to him physically.”

Yao Xin was stunned.

“To put it even more simply, I want to have sex with him,” Yao Meng said with a gentle, holy smile.

Boom!

Yao Xin stood frozen, as if a thunderclap had exploded in her mind.

Her worldview crumbled, and she stared at the wedding invitation in her hand, speechless.

…

“Sister Lin Ling, I heard that a person can only possess one portion of Heavenly Dao Energy. Any more than that is unbearable. Are you sure it’s okay?”

Within the secluded Spiritual Dragon’s pocket dimension, Mu Zhian followed Lin Ling along a path, looking at the silver-haired beauty walking ahead.

He had heard that a person could only withstand the enhancement of one portion of Heavenly Dao Energy. Attempting to refine more would result in backlash.

A being like Lin Ling was an anomaly. Ordinary people, even Dao Integration experts, couldn’t refine multiple portions of Heavenly Dao Energy.

Even someone as powerful as Lin Ling had suffered greatly from the burning karmic fire when she carried three portions, often needing to seclude herself within her pocket dimension to suppress it.

Only after giving the first portion to Mu Zhian had she finally been able to relax and visit the Garden of Heavenly Harmony to freeload off him.

Now, Lin Ling was planning to give him two portions of Heavenly Dao Energy consecutively, so it was no wonder he was worried.

“Aaa.”

Lin Ling nodded matter-of-factly, took out a piece of paper, and wrote: You consumed a Dao Heart Pill before, and your Innate Celestial Furnace has expanded, so it’s fine.

The Heavenly Dao Energy was stored within the Innate Celestial Furnace. Normally, one furnace could only hold one portion, but the Innate Celestial Furnace was special, and with the enhancement from the Dao Heart Pill, there were no such concerns.

“Sister Lin Ling is so thoughtful,” Mu Zhian mused.

Lin Ling took out a paper crane and handed it to Mu Zhian.

“A paper crane?”

Mu Zhian stared at the crane. “Is this part of the ritual?”

Lin Ling held the paper crane and gently tossed it into the air.

The crane fluttered upwards, then transformed into a faint light and flowed into Mu Zhian’s Innate Celestial Furnace.

Thump! Thump!

Mu Zhian’s heart suddenly raced, and he clutched his chest, feeling a burning sensation.

The paper crane had transformed into Heavenly Dao Energy and entered his Innate Celestial Furnace.

Lin Ling wrote on her board: I’ve prepared a formation here. You can refine the Heavenly Dao Energy here in peace. I need to meditate for a while. You can leave on your own after that.

“Although Sister Lin Ling is usually a glutton, she’s quite thoughtful in these matters…” Mu Zhian looked at the voluptuous Lin Ling in her white dress and sighed with genuine admiration.

Lin Ling simply hummed in response, trying to imitate Sect Master Lin’s nonchalant demeanor.

Watching Mu Zhian enter the formation and sit down to cultivate, she was about to look away.

Suddenly, the karmic fire within her surged, accompanied by the lingering love poison accumulated from carrying three portions of Heavenly Dao Energy for so long. Lin Ling’s legs weakened.

She quickly grabbed the wall for support and slid down to the floor.

Her mouth was dry, her body numb, her breathing heavy, and her ample bosom, encased in her light blue dress, heaved gently.

Having suffered from the burning karmic fire before, Lin Ling was all too familiar with her current state.

She could suppress the karmic fire with her spiritual energy, but the accumulated love poison could only be resolved through willpower, or…

She raised her bright red eyes and looked at Mu Zhian not far away.

She stared at him for a long time, then closed her eyes briefly, trying to maintain her composure.

She had endured for so long. A little love poison was nothing…

…

Garden of Heavenly Harmony.

Bai Ruoxi sat in the pavilion, holding a cup of hot tea and playing Go with Ye Lingxuan.

Curtains shielded the pavilion from the wind, and a charcoal fire burned within, providing warmth for the girls.

Bai Ruoxi held a white Go stone, her back straight, her thin dress unable to conceal her ample bosom. Her long hair cascaded down to her waist, and her demeanor was delicate and beautiful.

“Lingxuan, you’ve become the center of attention today. Not only did you win the alchemy competition, but I also heard that Mu Lang kissed you during the competition,” she said softly.

Ye Lingxuan smiled faintly. “Sister Ruoxi, you should know about the enhancement from Brother Mu’s Innate Celestial Furnace. You must have guessed why he did that.”

Wei Mengrou added, “His Innate Celestial Furnace’s abilities are much more complex than before… Whether it’s for you or for him, this secret must not be revealed.”

Hearing this, the expressions of the girls in the pavilion turned strange.

Ye Qian glanced at Wei Mengrou. “Sister Mengrou, you said it’s for us, but what about you…?”

“If Brother Mu is taken away by another girl, wouldn’t you mind?”

Wei Mengrou’s expression was calm. “I’m just his maid. I won’t interfere in his private life. It’s been like this since our days in Tianxuan City, and it hasn’t changed.”

After speaking, Wei Mengrou realized she sounded a bit defensive. She opened her mouth, wanting to explain further.

But sensing the subtle glances from the other girls, she turned her head away, only showing them her beautiful profile.

Suddenly, Ye Siyu, who had been whispering to Ye Lingxuan, looked up at the sky. “Look, what’s that?”

Bai Ruoxi looked up and saw a fiery red paper crane fluttering towards the Garden of Heavenly Harmony.

It was clearly headed for them.

Wei Mengrou’s eyes flickered, and she reached out, grabbing the paper crane from the air. She unfolded it.

It was an invitation.

A puzzled look flashed in her eyes as she read the contents.

…

Within the Spiritual Dragon’s pocket dimension.

After nearly two hours, Mu Zhian slowly opened his eyes, raising his hand. A jet-black wisp of Heavenly Dao Energy emerged from his Innate Celestial Furnace and floated above his palm.

“So this is the Heavenly Dao Energy that can devour the luck of others…?”

Mu Zhian sighed, then noticed Lin Ling’s flushed cheeks. “Sister Lin Ling, are you alright?”

“Logically, after giving me the Heavenly Dao Energy, you shouldn’t be suffering from the burning karmic fire anymore. Why do you still look so uncomfortable?”

Lin Ling’s face was burning hot. She glanced at Mu Zhian and whispered, “Aaaaa (I’m fine. It’s just the backlash from the karmic fire and love poison. I need to meditate for a while.)”

This time, Mu Zhian could clearly understand her words, likely due to receiving the second portion of Heavenly Dao Energy.

Lin Ling had possessed three portions, and now she had transferred two to him. In a sense, they had formed a contract.

Mu Zhian walked over to her. “Is there anything I can help you with?”

Lin Ling subconsciously took a step back, her gaze meeting his before quickly darting away. Her breath was hot, and her blush deepened.

She struggled to suppress the karmic fire, but smelling Mu Zhian’s scent, she almost couldn’t resist pouncing on him.

Lin Ling pressed her legs together, her beautiful legs rubbing against each other beneath her white dress. Her eyes were hazy. She shook her head gently. “N-Nothing… Just leave.”

I know Sister Lin Ling has always suffered from the burning karmic fire, but why does she look so… alluring…? Mu Zhian hesitated, glancing at her.

“Just leave…” she repeated.

The karmic fire seemed to be weakening her word spirit ability.

Mu Zhian could clearly sense that her words weren’t resonating with heaven and earth.

“If anything happens, you can use this jade slip to call me back.”

Mu Zhian placed a special jade slip before Lin Ling, then glanced at her one last time and left the pocket dimension.

He’s finally gone…

Lin Ling opened her eyes, watching Mu Zhian’s retreating figure, and breathed a sigh of relief. She rubbed her legs together and covered her burning face.

I absolutely cannot…

Lin Ling calmed herself, focusing her mind and trying to enter a meditative state.

…

Outside the Spiritual Dragon’s pocket dimension, Mu Zhian flew on his sword, feeling a sense of relief.

Not only had he obtained the Heavenly Dao Energy, but he had also learned the identity of the hidden Chosen One. It was a weight off his shoulders.

It was dusk when he left the pocket dimension. Mu Zhian flew leisurely towards Heavenly Secrets Peak, heading straight for the Danxin Hall.

“Such a lovely fragrance. Did Feiying take a bath just for me?”

Mu Zhian entered the hall and saw the alluring Lan Feiying waiting for him.

Lan Feiying rolled her eyes at him. “Would you dare to speak like that if Sister were here?”

Mu Zhian walked into the hall, smiling. “It doesn’t matter even if Senior Sister Lan is here… After all, she knows about my relationship with you, Feiying.”

“Have you refined the Heavenly Dao Energy?” Lan Feiying asked curiously, her lips slightly parted.

As she spoke, a jet-black orb silently appeared in the hall.

Looking at the black orb in Mu Zhian’s hand, Lan Feiying’s eyes lit up. “So this is Senior Lin Ling’s Heavenly Dao Energy?”

“How will it devour my luck?”

Mu Zhian said, “I might have to be a bit disrespectful to you, Feiying.”

Lan Feiying chuckled seductively. “Have you ever been respectful to Sister?”

She glanced at him, her long, fair legs crossed beneath her dress as she leaned against her hand. “Do as you please.”

Mu Zhian’s heart stirred. If it weren’t for the wrong time and place, he would have taken her right there in the hall.

He calmed himself, closed his eyes, and controlled the Heavenly Dao Energy, guiding it towards Lan Feiying.

Lan Feiying felt an invisible force drawing away her luck.

She relaxed her body as much as possible, letting the Heavenly Dao Energy envelop her…

After about a quarter of an hour, the luck she had absorbed from Ye Yu was completely absorbed by Mu Zhian’s Heavenly Dao Energy.

At the same time, Mu Zhian heard a commotion from his personal interface.

He opened it and saw that behind the ‘First Seat,’ two more seats had appeared.

His Innate Celestial Furnace was filled with a vast amount of luck, shining brightly.

I was right. I can absorb the Heavenly Dao’s luck and even use it to unlock seats in the Heavenly Court… Mu Zhian was filled with surprise and delight.

As expected of Ye Yu. No wonder he had survived so many dangers in the past… With such immense luck, even jumping off a cliff wouldn’t kill him.

He might even stumble upon some ancient expert’s ruins at the bottom…

Lan Feiying hummed softly, looking at him teasingly. “Don’t just be happy for yourself. Shouldn’t you reward Sister with something?”

Mu Zhian put his arm around her waist and leaned closer. “I can’t repay you for what you’ve done, Feiying, so I can only offer myself.”

Lan Feiying rolled her eyes at him. “Scram.”

“You’ve already offered yourself to so many girls. It’s worthless.”

Lan Feiying crossed her legs, her red cheongsam accentuating her figure. Her long, fair legs were revealed beneath the slit in her dress, her skin dazzling under the candlelight.

She wore a pair of stiletto heels, making her look tall and sexy.

Her alluring face was adorned with light makeup, adding to her charm.

“I have a Go game with Sister tonight. If she doesn’t see me, she might come looking for me.”

Seeing that Mu Zhian wouldn’t let go, Lan Feiying teased him, “If you don’t mind Sister misunderstanding our relationship, I don’t mind you staying here, or…”

She blew gently into his ear. “Being intimate with Sister here.”

Senior Sister Lan is coming too… Mu Zhian coughed. “Come to think of it, I have some matters to attend to tonight.”

His relationship with Senior Sister Lan was rapidly heating up, but he also had a close relationship with Lan Feiying… Senior Sister Lan didn’t know about this, so he needed an opportunity, an opportunity to bring both sisters into his embrace.

He would test Senior Sister Lan later… Thinking this, Mu Zhian stood up. “Since you have something to do later, Feiying, I’ll be going back now.”

Lan Feiying licked her lips, watching him with a playful smile. “It seems you care more about my sister than me.”

“Poor me, so heartbroken, boohoo…”

I’ll punch every crybaby I see… Mu Zhian’s face darkened. He suddenly turned back, and under Lan Feiying’s widening eyes, embraced her waist and kissed her on the lips.

Lan Feiying’s eyes flickered. Although her expression was calm, a hint of shyness was hidden deep within her eyes, and her body tensed slightly.

After a moment, Mu Zhian released her, looking at her flushed face. “Don’t glare at me like that, Feiying. After you’ve teased me so many times, I have to collect some interest.”

Without giving her a chance to react, he waved his hand and left.

Lan Feiying watched him leave, her long, red-tipped fingers lingering on her lips, as if savoring the warmth of his kiss.

After a long time, she looked away and murmured, “Sister, if you don’t make a move, I won’t hold back anymore…”

…

Dexin Courtyard.

“Lingxuan deliberately ignored me during the alchemy competition, trying to tease me. But if I’m suffering, she won’t be feeling good either… This is a good opportunity for revenge.”

“Maybe I can see her… hehe…”

Mu Zhian flew towards Ye Lingxuan’s residence, his mood cheerful, his previous frustration gone.

He entered Dexin Courtyard and headed straight for Ye Lingxuan’s room.

He quietly pushed open the door, expecting to see her, but the room was empty.

“There’s no one here. Did they all go to Dao Peak to cultivate…?”

Mu Zhian hesitated, then turned back towards the Garden of Heavenly Harmony.

It’s fine. Ruoxi and Mengrou are also good…

He had taken two stockings and an unspeakable ball from the Jade Pool Holy Land a few days ago… He could have some fun tonight!

Back at the Garden of Heavenly Harmony, Mu Zhian quickly found the girls in the pavilion.

However, he felt a heavy, dangerous atmosphere…

Logically, the matter with Lingxuan on the alchemy platform should have been resolved. What was going on…?

“What are you all doing here? Playing Go?”

Mu Zhian approached and entered the pavilion. The warm charcoal fire dispelled the winter chill and illuminated the night, but he couldn’t shake the feeling of unease.

“The busybody is back? I thought you would be spending the night with some girl,” Ye Siyu giggled, swaying her twintails mischievously.

Mu Zhian looked at Wei Mengrou. “Mengrou, what’s going on?”

“Did you guys have a fight?”

Wei Mengrou remained silent, taking out an invitation and handing it to Mu Zhian.

Mu Zhian looked at her. “What’s this…?”

“The Jade Empress’s wedding invitation,” Bai Ruoxi said softly.

Ye Lingxuan discreetly held the Desolate Time Lock in her sleeve, preventing it from acting rashly.

Mu Zhian laughed. “Ruoxi, you’re joking again. How could the Jade Empress send a wedding invitation…?”

He suddenly froze, as if remembering something, his heart trembling slightly.

His fingers trembled as he glanced at the girls in the pavilion, then slowly opened the invitation and read the contents… It was indeed a wedding invitation.

And the names of the bride and groom were very familiar.

“The bride, Yao Meng, and the groom…”

“Mu Zhian.”

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