It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists
Chapter 556: Mu Wange Appears?

Someone knows I’m here, and they came to save me…?

Mu Zhian’s first reaction was suspicion.

Logically, Yao Meng and Ruoxi knew about his plan, and Zi Xuan had just returned to the Demon Realm not long ago… It was unlikely she would change her mind and come looking for him again.

If it wasn’t them, then the person who came to save him must be unaware of his plan…

“Do you know who came from outside?” Mu Zhian asked.

Mu Zhi said faintly, “The Princess of Cloud Province.”

The Princess…? How does she know I’m here?

Mu Zhian was stunned for a moment, but then he quickly realized.

The Princess was innately connected to the Great Dao, and he had just been intimate with her, even transferring a considerable amount of his Innate Celestial Furnace’s Spiritual Energy to the Great Dao… The Princess must have used the remaining Heavenly Court Spiritual Energy within her body to locate him.

Just as he thought of this, Mu Zhian suddenly noticed the mature woman beside him shrinking, until she returned to her lolita form, looking innocent and naive.

She took Mu Zhian’s hand, smiled faintly, and said, “Instead of overthinking things here, why don’t we go out and see?”

“After all, our night is still young.”

Mu Zhi knew that she had completely captivated the young man just now. If it weren’t for the interruption, she would have already been enjoying the delights of the Innate Celestial Furnace.

…In various ways.

However, thanks to the Great Peng Emperor and the Princess of Cloud Province, she had calmed down somewhat.

Although she desired Mu Zhian, she was currently just a clone. Even if she fully experienced the pleasures of the Innate Celestial Furnace, it would only be this clone who benefited… Her true body would still be alone in the depths of the Forbidden Land of Life.

Therefore… she should return with Mu Zhian, back to the Forbidden Land of Life where he had been sealed for tens of thousands of years.

Thinking of this, Mu Zhi gently tugged at Mu Zhian’s sleeve and said crisply, “After we see the Princess, how about we go back to the Forbidden Land of Life together?”

“You must also want to see the place where you once slumbered, right? Perhaps it will even awaken your memories.”

The young girl’s tone was coaxing and tempting, like a little devil whispering in his ear.

Mu Zhian silently glanced at Mu Zhi.

The master of the Forbidden Land of Life was looking at him with clear and bright eyes, like an innocent and naive little girl.

However, Mu Zhian couldn’t sense any emotion in those beautiful eyes, as if gazing into an abyss.

Only at this moment did Mu Zhian fully realize that this wasn’t just a cute little girl, but the lord of a Forbidden Land.

Mu Zhian discreetly looked away, a helpless look appearing in his eyes as he sighed softly, “Although I also want to see the Forbidden Land of Life… isn’t there a rumor in the Nine Provinces that once you enter the Forbidden Land of Life, you can never leave?”

Mu Zhi tilted her head in confusion, looking at him, “Why would you want to leave?”

“I can change the Forbidden Land of Life’s rules, give you the best cultivation environment. You can cultivate to Dao Integration in the Forbidden Land of Life, and if you’re willing, even the Immortal Medicine there will be yours.”

“You can even use it to transcend.”

Such a reward was more generous than any other Forbidden Land Mu Zhian knew of… Even he was slightly tempted.

He already believed most of what Mu Zhi said today.

Perhaps Mu Zhi really was a girl adopted by Mu Wange tens of thousands of years ago.

But even so… he couldn’t possibly enter the Forbidden Land of Life with Mu Zhi.

Tens of thousands of years was enough to change a person.

Even if Mu Zhi truly had a connection to him in the past, her current personality was unfathomable. Once he entered the Forbidden Land of Life, his life would be entirely in Mu Zhi’s hands.

Seeing Mu Zhian’s continued silence, Mu Zhi seemed to understand something and smiled faintly, “I know you don’t completely trust me yet. You don’t have to give me an answer so soon.”

“But just remember, whether it’s the Forbidden Land of Life, or even the Immortal Medicine within, as long as you’re willing, it will all be yours.”

Such generous terms… Mu Zhian was somewhat moved.

He suppressed his excitement, a sad look appearing in his eyes, “Do you think I approached you this time just for the Immortal Medicine?”

Mu Zhi was stunned for a moment, then a seductive glint, unbefitting of a young girl, appeared in her eyes, and she giggled, “I know you deliberately let me capture you this time, you approached me to learn about your own origins.”

At first, Mu Zhi didn’t realize Mu Zhian’s purpose, but after learning about their connection, she naturally understood.

Mu Zhi suddenly said casually, “I told you many things just now, but there’s one thing I didn’t want to tell you so soon.”

Mu Zhian subconsciously looked at Mu Zhi, and heard her crisp voice, speaking in a casual tone, “Big Brother, have you ever wondered why Mother adopted me? Why did she make me the master of the Forbidden Land of Life?”

“Was it simply for my own good?”

Mu Zhian was stunned.

Gazing into Mu Zhian’s eyes, Mu Zhi smiled and said, “I wasn’t lying just now, as long as you’re willing, everything in the Forbidden Land of Life will be yours…”

She quickly shook her head, “No, not just the Forbidden Land of Life.”

She gestured for Mu Zhian to crouch down.

Then, she pressed her lips against the young man’s ear and whispered, “Even I belong to you~”

Mu Zhian looked up at Mu Zhi in astonishment, only to find that this mysterious girl had already moved away from him at some point, gracefully walking out of the bamboo forest, her figure gradually disappearing.

…

Even after leaving the bamboo forest with Mu Zhi, her words still echoed in Mu Zhian’s mind.

If what Mu Zhi said was true, then Mu Wange adopting Mu Zhi, even giving her the Forbidden Land of Life, was actually paving the way for him?

If that was the case, then Mu Zhi’s words just now, “I also belong to you,” were quite intriguing…

Mu Zhi, the lord of the Forbidden Land of Life.

Perhaps… his fiancée?

Mu Zhian gently shook his head, trying to dispel these messy thoughts.

Among the Nine Forbidden Lands, the lord of the Forbidden Land of Life was undoubtedly a top-tier beauty, her looks, strength, and background rarely matched.

If he confirmed the truth of Mu Zhi’s words from the Heavenly Dao’s will later… what should he do?

What if Mu Zhi later told him that Mu Wange had arranged a marriage for him when he was young…? What then?

Could he really marry her…?

He couldn’t possibly take the initiative to break off the engagement, could he?

If he did, he would be making a terrifying enemy.

A lord who could threaten him with the forbidden object of the Forbidden Land of Life at any time. As long as they were in the Forbidden Land of Life, even a Transcendence Realm expert couldn’t do anything to her.

There was no need to antagonize such a troublesome existence.

Therefore, Mu Zhian only had two choices.

Either make her his wife, or make her his enemy.

I really just want to be a devoted and good man… Mu Zhian sighed inwardly, unknowingly arriving outside the bamboo forest.

He quickly collected his thoughts and transmitted his voice, “Mu Zhi, can you let me talk to the Princess alone?”

“You have so many little lovers? I thought the Daughter of the Great Dao was the Great Peng Emperor’s fiancée? And she’s involved with you?” Mu Zhi glanced at the young man behind her with surprise, a faint smile in her beautiful eyes. She continued, “And also, when asking for a favor, you should call me Big Sister obediently.”

“…Stop messing around, I have serious business,” Mu Zhian frowned.

Seeing this, the usually assertive girl was slightly displeased, “Are you ordering me around?”

“What else would it be?” Mu Zhian frowned, “Don’t make me beg on my knees.”

Mu Zhi was stunned, then covered her mouth and giggled, waving her hand dismissively, no longer stopping him.

Shortly after bidding farewell to Mu Zhi, Mu Zhian silently walked out of the bamboo forest and arrived at a mountain forest outside the hall.

The forest was elegant and secluded, but what was even more captivating was the woman who appeared in his vision.

She wore a silver-white gauze dress, revealing her fair and elegant neck and delicate collarbone. The slightly sheer fabric accentuated her ample bosom.

Her beautiful eyes sparkled. Although her face was hidden by a veil, her seductive aura was enough to captivate any man’s gaze, like a blooming peony waiting to be plucked.

The Demon Empress’s allure was an innate charm, while this woman exuded the subtle sensuality of a married woman.

“Your Highness, why are you here?” Mu Zhian asked, his voice filled with surprise.

“If I’m willing, I can sense your aura wherever you are.”

The Princess smiled gently, her gaze casually glancing towards the depths of the hall, and said calmly, “I was worried something might happen to you after you were ‘sent’ out of the Forbidden Zone by the Forbidden Zone Empress, but it seems you and the master of the Forbidden Land of Life are getting along quite well.”

“It seems there’s no need for me to rescue you.”

If something had really happened, Mu Zhian wouldn’t be strolling out so leisurely to meet her.

Mu Zhian shook his head, “Regardless, thank you for coming all this way for me, Your Highness… Does the Great Peng Emperor know about this?”

“If he did, do you think I would be here?”

The Princess glanced at the young man seductively, her red lips parting slightly beneath her veil, “It seems the Forbidden Lands are getting restless. He’s worried about Cloud Province and has already returned.”

Then, as if remembering something, the Princess transmitted her voice, “Although I don’t know what Mu Zhi told you, she’s the lord of the Forbidden Land of Life, after all, don’t believe everything she says.”

Just as Mu Zhian was about to speak, a sudden voice echoed through the quiet forest, “I thought you came looking for Big Brother because you were concerned about him, but it turns out you’re here to drive a wedge between us?”

As the voice fell, a powerful life force surged from behind Mu Zhian. The lord of the Forbidden Land of Life had appeared at some unknown time, a smile on her face as she looked at the Princess.

Although her figure was small and delicate, a dangerous aura emanated from her.

Mu Zhi hadn’t left since Mu Zhian and the Princess began talking.

She wasn’t at ease leaving them alone together.

Although Mu Zhian didn’t completely trust her yet, in Mu Zhi’s eyes, he already belonged to the Forbidden Land of Life.

Her person being harassed by a woman from Cloud Province, who was even trying to sow discord between them… Mu Zhi naturally couldn’t stand idly by.

“Since you’re already the Great Peng Emperor’s wife, stop having designs on my man.”

A gentle smile graced Mu Zhi’s face, “Since I’m in a good mood today, I’ll overlook your transgression this time.”

The Princess savored Mu Zhi’s words, “Your man?”

Her tone was gentle, but assertive, “Among the Nine Forbidden Lands, I’m afraid at least four lords consider Mu Zhian theirs. Even if you forcibly take him away, it won’t change the fact that his heart belongs to others.”

Mu Zhi said faintly, “Feelings are nurtured. The connection between him and me is beyond your comprehension.”

“For his sake, leave now, and I’ll pretend I didn’t see anything tonight.”

“Otherwise…” Mu Zhi paused, looking at the beautiful, voluptuous woman, and said softly, “You wouldn’t want Cloud Province to be completely covered by the Forbidden Land of Life’s rules, would you?”

As if struck by a nerve, the Princess’s eyes narrowed, “So it was the Forbidden Land of Life that eroded Cloud Province with its rule power earlier?”

“It was just a little test. If I really wanted to erode Cloud Province’s rules, I wouldn’t have held back.”

Mu Zhi looked at the young man beside the Princess, her voice calm, and said again, “Compared to the other Forbidden Lands, I was already being lenient. In a sense, you should be thanking me.”

A pure and innocent smile appeared on her face as she spoke, as if stating something completely ordinary.

However, to the Princess, this attitude was undoubtedly a provocation, a dangerous glint appearing in her eyes, “The Forbidden Lands are nothing but relics of a bygone era. You’re not qualified to look down on everyone.”

Mu Zhi said faintly, “Whether I’m qualified or not isn’t up to you.”

A dangerous smile appeared on her face, and she was about to speak again.

However, just then, as if sensing something, a hesitant look appeared in her eyes for the first time.

After a while, the hesitation in the girl’s eyes turned into joy, and she abruptly looked up, staring intently in the direction of Cloud Province.

Mu Zhian asked doubtfully, “What’s wrong…?”

“…It’s Mother’s aura.”

Hearing Mu Zhi’s words, Mu Zhian’s eyes widened instantly, and he stared at her, “Where is she?”

Mu Zhi looked up into Mu Zhian’s eyes, a complex look in her own, and said softly:

“She’s returned to the Forbidden Land of Life.”