It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists
Chapter 534: Even Maids Are Competitive?

In Mu Zhian’s understanding, the Heavenly Dao was like a ‘terminal computer,’ and all living beings in the Nine Provinces were part of its system.

Therefore, the Heavenly Dao could access their identities, backgrounds, and even the techniques they used, at any time.

After all, every cultivator had to undergo tribulations, and every tribulation left a trace within the Heavenly Dao.

…Except for the Primordial Witch.

It wasn’t that Mu Zhian was particularly interested in the beings of the Forbidden Lands, but he was curious about the surname of the Forbidden Land of Life’s master.

“I can’t use my authority to give you a backdoor, so I’ll investigate her identity and background on your behalf. You don’t mind, do you, Master?” the Heavenly Dao’s will suddenly asked.

“Go ahead, do as you please,” Mu Zhian said, then closed his eyes and feigned sleep, recovering his mental energy.

The Heavenly Dao’s will stood silently beside him, her eyes closed.

After a while, she extended her right hand.

Under a soft, white light, a scroll materialized in her palm.

Manifestation of thought, a technique that could create almost anything in this world, even living beings.

“Truly worthy of the Heavenly Dao…” Mu Zhian marveled inwardly.

Manifestation of thought… This wasn’t so much a cultivator’s technique, but the Heavenly Dao’s authority. Probably only the Heavenly Dao could achieve this.

He took the scroll and scanned it.

“Mu Zhi, master of the Forbidden Land of Life, time of birth unknown, Dao Integration Realm. Due to the influence of the forbidden object, her appearance is no different from a little girl…”

Mu Zhian paused upon reading this, a strange look appearing in his eyes: No wonder the tone of Mu Zhi’s letter was so playful… Could she really be a little girl?

However, this information was within his expectations. Wasn’t there anything more interesting?

“Once occupied Cloud Province’s territory with the power of rules, later suppressed within the Forbidden Land of Life by someone, ultimately choosing to lie dormant.”

Mu Zhian’s eyes flickered slightly, as if realizing something, and he suddenly asked, “Can you find out who suppressed the Forbidden Land of Life in the past?”

However, this time, the Heavenly Dao’s will gently shook her head, “That person is beyond the scope of the rules of heaven and earth, unaffected by them.”

A hint of regret appeared in Mu Zhian’s eyes. He could only continue reading the contents of the scroll.

Most of it described Mu Zhi’s past actions in Cloud Province. She was born at Soul Transformation Realm, reached Dao Integration at seventeen, and shortly after, the rules of heaven and earth in Cloud Province changed, making her the master of the Forbidden Land of Life…

“Born at Soul Transformation Realm… What kind of monster is that?” Mu Zhian couldn’t help but complain inwardly.

If this scroll wasn’t written by the Heavenly Dao, he wouldn’t believe such absurd information, not even if he were beaten to death.

Just then, Mu Zhian’s gaze froze on the last two notes on the document.

There were two names written there.

“Mother: 【】, Father: 【】.”

The Heavenly Dao’s will hesitated and asked, “Master, what’s wrong?”

She noticed Mu Zhian’s unusual expression, his gaze fixed on the notes at the end of the scroll.

“Can you access my information?” Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

The Heavenly Dao’s will handed Mu Zhian a new scroll.

Mu Zhian took the scroll and scanned it.

The content mostly described Mu Zhian’s past actions as a spoiled rich kid in Tianxuan City. Such records were countless in the Nine Provinces. Even the Heavenly Dao wouldn’t pay attention to such insignificant little figures.

However, when Mu Zhian saw the notes at the end of the scroll, he couldn’t help but be stunned.

“Mother: 【】, Father: 【】”

He looked up and asked incredulously, “Are there things even the Heavenly Dao can’t find out?”

The Heavenly Dao’s will gently shook her head, “As long as someone has undergone a tribulation, they will leave a trace. If I can’t find it, it must be because part of the information is hidden with other Heavenly Dao wills.”

“In other words, if all the other Heavenly Dao wills in the Nine Provinces are devoured by you, perhaps you can find out the identities of Mu Zhi’s parents?”

A hint of regret appeared in Mu Zhian’s eyes, but he quickly smiled nonchalantly, “Forget it, there’s no rush for this matter. Even if I don’t approach her, she will definitely find a way to approach me, right?”

As he expected, Mu Zhi’s surname was indeed somewhat intriguing.

Mu Zhian’s parents mysteriously disappeared when he was born. The past Mu Zhian didn’t have the strength to seek the truth, but now, he had glimpsed a corner of it.

His harvest tonight was already plentiful enough, although he had consumed a large amount of Spiritual Energy to satisfy the greedy Heavenly Dao’s will.

But clearly, it was all worth it.

“You’re calmer than I imagined,” the Heavenly Dao’s will looked at him indifferently. “I thought you would be eager to leave the Forbidden Zone and find my other embodiments, then find out your parents’ identities.”

Mu Zhian narrowed his eyes. He was indeed eager to find out whether he had parents, and if so, what they had been doing all these years, and why they left him alone in Tianxuan City.

But he couldn’t be hasty, at least not now.

He had already touched upon a corner of the truth, and now he also had the strength to uncover it… After Ye Lingxuan inherited the position of Forbidden Zone Empress, they would have a place among the Nine Forbidden Lands.

“I am indeed eager to uncover the identities of my parents, and even Mu Zhi, but I have to take it one step at a time.”

After calming down, Mu Zhian relaxed and said with a smile, “Besides, with you by my side, are you afraid we can’t find out their identities in the future?”

He looked at the Heavenly Dao’s will meaningfully and said, “But I know you’re staying by my side for the Innate Celestial Furnace’s Spiritual Energy. How much do you need to be satisfied?”

The Heavenly Dao’s will took a liking to him because of that kiss during the Heavenly Tribulation.

She sensed a Spiritual Energy different from the Nine Provinces, a Spiritual Energy that could even make her ‘evolve’.

More importantly… the Innate Celestial Furnace’s Spiritual Energy was too wonderful.

So wonderful that it made one willingly and wholeheartedly savor it.

The Heavenly Dao’s will said calmly, “If we continue at this pace, perhaps two lifetimes.”

“But you’re wrong about one thing.”

Under Mu Zhian’s puzzled gaze, the woman suddenly stood up, her immortal gold armor silently covering her body, her long hair cascading down her back, her dress, inlaid with countless special spirit stones, shimmering brilliantly, luxurious and glamorous.

At this moment, she transformed back into that cold and emotionless god, looking down upon the beings below.

“I approached you not just for the Innate Celestial Furnace’s Spiritual Energy.”

Mu Zhian raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, “I know, you’re here to maintain the order of the rules of heaven and earth. After all, to the Heavenly Dao, the rules are more important than anything.”

However, the Heavenly Dao’s will gently shook her head, “It’s not just because of that.”

Mu Zhian looked at her doubtfully, unable to guess her purpose.

The crescent moon behind the Heavenly Dao’s will silently rose, making her flawless figure even more holy and alluring. She gazed at Mu Zhian and said, “I can sense you have no reverence for me, only desire.”

“The easiest way to understand the emotions of living beings is to experience them personally.”

Mu Zhian was stunned, “So your third purpose in approaching me is to understand what love is?”

He didn’t expect the Heavenly Dao’s will to be so straightforward, even conducting field research and personally participating.

Sacrificing herself just to understand the emotions of the Nine Provinces’ beings.

She really… I’m going to cry…

“Then what are your current findings?” Mu Zhian asked curiously.

The woman glanced at him and said calmly, “It’s very comfortable, but it seems we skipped many things Dao Companions usually do, which is somewhat regrettable.”

Mu Zhian stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and said, “Are you referring to dating? After Sister Lingxuan successfully becomes the Forbidden Zone Empress, we can go out for a stroll.”

Mu Zhian paused and said with concern, “But if the cultivators of the Nine Provinces see you, will it…”

The Heavenly Dao’s will said calmly, “No one will connect me to my true identity. After all, only a few great powers have seen me.”

Why do I feel like she’s even more excited than I am…? Mu Zhian nodded, “Then it’s settled.”

The Heavenly Dao’s will hummed in agreement and added, “Tonight’s matter between us needs to be kept a secret, you understand, right?”

Mu Zhian looked at her silently and smiled, “I prefer it when you call me Master.”

“If you like it, I will address you as such, Master.”

The Heavenly Dao’s will reverted to her previous address. She looked at Mu Zhian’s Innate Celestial Furnace and nodded with satisfaction, “With this, no one will bother Master anytime soon.”

After all, the Spiritual Energy of the Innate Celestial Furnace had been completely drained…

Mu Zhian glanced at the woman, “This is an exception, but you can’t completely purify my Spiritual Energy next time, otherwise, others will be suspicious.”

The fish in his pond were too smart. They might not guess it was the Heavenly Dao’s will, but if they discovered the Spiritual Energy of the Innate Celestial Furnace was almost depleted, they would definitely guess that Mu Zhian had been intimate with another woman.

Just as the Heavenly Dao’s will turned to leave, she paused slightly, “Are you worried they’ll be jealous, Master?”

Mu Zhian gently shook his head, “I’m also worried about you.”

The Heavenly Dao’s will’s eyes flickered slightly, her face still cold and frosty, but a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, “Although I know it’s just sweet talk, it still makes me happy.”

Mu Zhian watched as the Heavenly Dao’s will transformed into a soft white light and silently vanished from sight, then retracted his gaze.

Time to meditate!

For Mu Zhian, there was nothing else he needed to do now, just rest for two days.

But for the hidden factions in the Nine Provinces, tonight was filled with commotion.

The Forbidden Zone completely blocked the news, so no one knew the true identity of the Innate Celestial Furnace’s owner.

But there were no secrets that could be kept forever.

When Mu Zhian’s identity was exposed, it would undoubtedly cause quite a stir.

If Mu Zhian was compared to a delicious cream cake, then Yao Meng and the others were those fighting over it.

And the Heavenly Dao was the referee.

…Although the referee herself was secretly licking the cream off the cake.

Of course, Mu Zhian wasn’t concerned about this now.

Compared to that, what was more important was Ye Lingxuan’s position as Forbidden Zone Lord.

Just as he entered a meditative state, after less than half an hour, a cold wind suddenly blew through the room.

The candlelight flickered, then instantly extinguished.

Mu Zhian reacted quickly, abruptly opening his eyes, a golden light flowing within his dark pupils. A terrifying monster with a ferocious appearance appeared beside him.

The monster opened its single, bizarre eye, and a crack silently tore open in the void.

A deep purple letter silently appeared before Mu Zhian.

Mu Zhian frowned.

The forbidden object of the Forbidden Land of Life.

He opened the letter and glanced inside.

“Big brother, you actually dared to secretly investigate me. If you like me that much, you can come find me in the Forbidden Land of Life. I can play many fun games with you~”

“I’m very lonely here alone in the Forbidden Land, come play with me, big brother.”

“If you’re willing, big brother, you can write your name on this letter.”

If I write my name, won’t I instantly die…?

Mu Zhian pondered for a moment, then simply replied: “Hee hee hee.”

He threw the letter into the void, ignoring it, and re-entered his meditative state.

…

Deep within a quiet and secluded hall, the young girl took the letter from the void, glanced at it, then angrily crumpled it up and threw it away.

A mere Soul Transformation cultivator, not only repeatedly rejecting her, but even daring to tease her in return.

The name “Forbidden Land of Life”, which cultivator wouldn’t tremble upon hearing it?

Yet this person repeatedly disrespected her.

She didn’t even want to add “hee hee” to her letters anymore.

Mu Zhi’s eyes gradually calmed down.

She couldn’t be hasty now. After all, that person was still hiding in the Eastern Continent’s Forbidden Zone, and the other Forbidden Lands were also watching from the shadows… Only after he left would it be the right time to strike!

…

The next morning.

Mu Zhian stretched lazily, feeling refreshed.

Just as he got out of bed and opened the door, he saw a maid in a yellow dress standing quietly by the door. Mu Zhian couldn’t help but be stunned, “Sister Mengrou, when did you arrive?”

“Last night,” Wei Mengrou said faintly.

Last night? Then wasn’t that… Mu Zhian’s expression changed.

“I’m not within the scope of the rules of heaven and earth, so the Heavenly Dao’s will couldn’t sense my presence,” Wei Mengrou said calmly, as if guessing Mu Zhian’s thoughts.

Mu Zhian was silent for a moment, then hesitated, “No one noticed you were here last night…?”

The enhancement the Primordial Witch brought to Wei Mengrou was too outrageous. Not only Yao Meng and Gong Lianyue, but even the Heavenly Dao’s representative in the Nine Provinces hadn’t sensed her presence.

“If I weren’t worried about you being alone, who would want to stay here all night?”

As Wei Mengrou spoke, a faint blush appeared on her cold face.

Hearing this, even Mu Zhian wanted to cover his face.

He thought no one was around last night, so he was a bit unrestrained.

But unexpectedly… Wei Mengrou had been waiting at the door the entire time.

“Speaking of which, Sister Mengrou, could it be that you were… lonely?” Mu Zhian suddenly thought of this possibility and asked doubtfully.

This was the Forbidden Zone, after all, and there were two Human Emperors present. Who would dare harm Mu Zhian at this juncture?

Compared to protecting him, Mu Zhian felt that the maid had other intentions…

After all, a Transcendence Realm Innate Celestial Furnace, such delicious Spiritual Energy… who wouldn’t want a taste?

The maid’s face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head, her voice still cold, “W-who would be lonely… As your maid, I naturally have to ensure your safety.”

“…Although you don’t need to now.”

Seemingly recalling the Heavenly Dao’s will addressing Mu Zhian as “Master” last night, Wei Mengrou’s cold eyes dimmed slightly, and she said softly, “Since you’ve finished meditating, my task is complete.”

Just then, Mu Zhian grabbed her soft, small hand and said, “As a maid, aren’t there more duties than just protecting your master?”

If Mu Zhian had been more observant, he might have noticed something was off about Wei Mengrou’s state this morning.

Normally, Wei Mengrou would have given him a disdainful look and left with sexy strides.

Even if she wanted to secretly lick the cream cake, she wouldn’t show such a vulnerable and helpless demeanor.

Wei Mengrou seemed to understand the implication in Mu Zhian’s words and couldn’t help but roll her eyes at the young master, snorting softly, “You wish.”

As expected…

Mu Zhian couldn’t help but smile.

He wasn’t surprised by the maid’s answer… Or rather, he had experienced a great battle last night, suppressing the Heavenly Dao’s will with a mortal body. It had taken a toll on him.

He needed to recover…

However, just as Mu Zhian was about to speak again to ease the atmosphere, Wei Mengrou took half a step closer, raised her chin slightly, wrapped her arms around the young man’s neck, leaned against his shoulder, and whispered, “You wish… Did you think I would answer like that?”

Her slender fingers naturally curled around the young man’s neck.

A silver light flowed through her usually cold eyes.

At the same time, Wei Mengrou flicked her fingertip, and a perfectly round projection stone quietly appeared in the room.

Mu Zhian looked at the breathtakingly beautiful woman so close at hand, surprise and uncertainty in his eyes.

Has Sister Mengrou been possessed?

Then, Wei Mengrou pressed her red lips against the young man’s ear and whispered in a soft, sweet voice, “You’ll only have me as your maid, right?”

Clearly, the Heavenly Dao’s will addressing Mu Zhian as “Master” last night had sparked a sense of crisis in the maid.

The young master should only have her as his maid. Other women… could be his Dao Companions, but definitely not his maid.

A maid should be unique.

It seems she’s become much more passionate after merging with the Primordial Witch’s two spiritual senses… Mu Zhian swallowed inwardly.

But it had to be said, this kind of maid, cold and aloof on the surface, but willing to play master-servant games with you in private, was truly… irresistible.

Before Mu Zhian could speak, the maid raised her moist and alluring silver eyes.

She leaned close to the young man’s ear and whispered, “Between me and the Heavenly Dao’s will, who is better, Master? Please give me your answer later~”