Chapter 5 005 Young Master Mu: Extremely Beautiful and Ruthless
The Class 4 group of the Year of the Snake has always been peaceful and serene, with everyone speaking politely and with an air of otherworldly wisdom.
But private messages are a different matter.
According to the customs of Tianyuan Prefecture, five people can secretly create four groups.
Rong Ying always gathers information through multiple channels, and now she is looking at the small group.
Xian Qiongguo: "I do have some impression of that Shen family. I saw them before in the third heaven."
Xian Qiongguo: "Standing in front of Tianchi Sect, lingering for a long time."
Fat Chestnut: "Could it be that she also has a daughter who is crying and making a fuss about recognizing her father? If that's the case, no wonder Nan Yulou is running the business with her."
Fat Chestnut: "I've heard that Sect Master Nan is indiscriminate in his choice between raw and cooked food."
Immortal Fruit: "Although it doesn't discriminate between raw and ripe, this Sect Master Nan wouldn't stoop so low as to steal some from the first level of heaven. It's said he's just greedy for money, trying to get some pills and spirit stones to buy."
Immortal Fruit: "I can't bear to part with these few spirit stones."
Because it was a small group and we were given pseudonyms, everyone spoke a bit more roughly, unlike how we acted in public.
Shen Zhiwei was stripped naked inside and out, and was even kicked a few times.
However, it wasn't just Shen Zhiwei; anyone who dared to enter Tianyuan Mansion was exposed.
Rong Ying exited the Immortal Fruit and Rare Flower group interface and was about to browse other group messages when she suddenly heard the ancient and deep sound of a bell ringing out, which startled her!
Something terrible must have happened!
Rong Ying was startled.
At this time, Shen Zhiwei was supposed to leave. She had already filled out the forms, completed the enrollment procedures for Shen Xiaochan, and even visited Shen Xiaochan's dormitory.
Shen Xiaochun lives in a single room at school, and it's a private house with a beautiful little courtyard.
Tianyuan Prefecture truly lives up to its reputation as the premier academy in the four realms; the junior cultivators are all treated quite well.
Shen Xiaochun was in high spirits and eager to go, which made Shen Zhiwei shake her head. She didn't expect this mischievous monkey to have any feelings of sadness or longing.
She gets a day off a week to go home, and Shen Xiaochun is already used to doing short-duration missions, so she definitely won't have any trouble adjusting.
Shen Zhiwei couldn't help but complain, "You seem more comfortable here than at home."
Xiao Chan ran over and hugged Shen Zhiwei: "Mother, I will miss you. Don't forget to buy me a beautiful magic sword. Otherwise, I won't be able to get first place in the exam."
Shen Zhiwei pulled her away and repeated her old tune: "Dream on! Even though I can't watch over you, you should still restrain yourself and not cause trouble. There are only 243 rules in Tianyuan Prefecture. You'd better memorize them."
Shen Xiaochun closed her eyes and nodded, humming in agreement: "I know."
She thought Old Shen had repeated these words ten or eight times already.
Shen Zhiwei gently pinched her chin: "You're quite pretty, but who would guess you're so mischievous?"
Shen Xiaochun said sweetly, "My face is pretty because of my mother—"
She stepped back and jumped two steps: "This dishonesty is something I learned from Lao Shen."
After arguing with her daughter, Shen Zhiwei was about to leave when the bell rang, making the atmosphere even more somber.
At this moment, Sang Jing arrived in sword form, his expression slightly anxious: "Please wait a moment, Sect Leader Shen. Something unexpected has happened today."
After informing Shen Zhiwei, Sang Jing hurriedly left to inform the next person.
The entire Tianyuan Prefecture was cursed by the reclusive Great Evolution Immortal Venerable, and apart from the junior cultivators who went to school and the immortal masters who taught, no one else could use their magic power.
Therefore, Sang Jing was troubled to fly back and forth, notifying everyone.
Following Sang Jing's instructions, Shen Zhiwei and the other person left Tianyuan Mansion and headed to Baiyutai.
Xiao Chan happily went with Shen Zhiwei to watch the excitement. The white jade platform looked like a small plate in the air, and after landing, it was indeed quite large, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people. Now, it was already half full.
Shen Zhiwei mingled in the crowd, knowing from her experience that people naturally talk more when there are many people around.
To Shen Zhiwei's surprise, the scene was very quiet; not even a cough could be heard, let alone any whispered discussion.
Perhaps it was because Young Master Mu had sent a message, but everyone seemed rather reserved, and the atmosphere became quite serious.
Suddenly, Shen Zhiwei thought of something and entered the large group chat for Class 4 of the Year of the Snake.
Unlike the quiet reality, the group chat, which was originally calm and peaceful, is now boiling over and making a lot of noise.
Rong Tang's mother, the president of Class 4, Gui Si: "What happened?"
"A breakthrough!" Hao'er's father asked, "What happened?"
Lingxiao Sword Heart's father: "What happened?"
Yunmengze Zhiwei's mother: "It seems that no one has disobeyed Young Master Mu lately?"
Shoujinglu's grandfather: "A demonic cultivator at the level of an immortal has descended upon Yuanyuan Heaven?"
The group chat was in chaos, with everyone talking at once and making all sorts of wild guesses and wild speculations.
At a critical moment, official personnel provided guidance through group chat.
Instructor Mo Yan of Tianyuan Prefecture: "Everyone, do not panic. Young Master Mu has summoned cultivators of this realm. Please go to the nearest Gathering Immortal Platform. For example, cultivators near Tianyuan Prefecture, please go to the White Jade Platform and wait for Young Master Mu's inspection."
"Please maintain order, refrain from making noise, and keep your emotions calm."
The matter is now clear: it seems that Young Master Mu has suddenly gone mad, gathering all the Yuan Yuan cultivators at more than a hundred gathering platforms in this realm, intending to inspect them one by one.
At this moment, a group of cultivators dressed in white and embroidered with black robes arrived on their swords and came to a steady stop in the center of the white jade platform.
The leader was handsome and refined, with a gentle and amiable demeanor.
Such beauty is so captivating that it makes one forget worldly concerns and naturally feel close to and fond of her.
Shen Xiaochun tugged at Shen Zhiwei's sleeve, and Shen Zhiwei leaned down slightly. Shen Xiaochun stood on tiptoe and whispered to Shen Zhiwei, "Is this the young master Mu?"
Shen Zhiwei shook her head. In fact, anyone with eyes could see that the snow-white robe embroidered with ink bamboo was the attire of the Nine Peaks Immortal Sect, but that person was no good either.
Shen Zhiwei: "That is not Young Master Mu, but Xie Qingyu, the sect leader of the Jiuyi Immortal Sect."
Xie Qingyu is a renowned philanthropist in the four realms, with high profile and a good reputation. Initially, Tianyuan Prefecture did not accept disciples from lower realms, stating that it would only select students from within the Yuanyuan Heaven region. It was Xie Qingyu who proposed the slogan of "regardless of status or realm" that led Tianyuan Prefecture to expand its enrollment scope.
He sounds like a good person, but Shen Zhiwei clearly doesn't like Xie Qingyu very much, and Shen Xiaochan also feels that the name sounds familiar.
Xiao Chan suddenly remembered what despicable things this Sect Leader Xie had done.
Seven years after the end of the great war, Xie Qingyu used the fire of Burning Mountain to gather the essence of the five metals and create nine unprecedented giant cauldrons. With the mass production of raw materials and the standardized management of alchemists, he was able to refine the Qi-Nourishing Pill, which was consumed by cultivators, at an extremely low cost.
He actually sold them at a low price, benefiting all four realms, saying he wanted to solve the urgent need for pills among cultivators in each realm.
Faced with the onslaught of large quantities of low-priced, high-quality Qi-cultivating pills, the small alchemy sects on Kumu Mountain all went out of business.
At that time, the Bixia Sect was also on the verge of collapse. It was thanks to Shen Zhiwei's efforts that it was stabilized, making the Bixia Sect the only remaining sect on Kumu Mountain.
Even now, the pills sold by the Bixia Sect are still 30% more expensive than those produced by Yuanyuantian. The reason is simple: small sects simply cannot reduce their costs.
As a result, sales channels are clearly limited.
At that moment, Xie Qingyu's gaze swept over.
He first looked at Shen Zhiwei, then at Shen Xiaochun, and suddenly made a hand seal, rushing to the two of them.
The people around were startled and all turned their attention to them, making the previously unknown Shen family mother and daughter the focus of everyone's attention.
Xie Qingyu darted over in a flash, his robes fluttering as he landed, revealing his gentle and handsome appearance up close.
He smiled slightly, a hint of genuine joy and relief on his face: "So you are Shen Xiaochun. I heard you come from the First Heaven?"
Xie Qingyu's smile widened: "I'm very happy."
He said, "I only hope that more cultivators from lower realms can come to Tianyuan Prefecture to cultivate. Only in this way can we live up to the original intention of establishing Tianyuan Prefecture."
This was the first time Shen Xiaochun had received such explicit goodwill since arriving in Yuanyuan Heaven, and she was quite taken aback. However, considering that the other party had touched Old Shen's money, Shen Xiaochun remained emotionally aligned with her mother.
Shen Xiaochun didn't really like Xie Qingyu.
At this moment, Xie Qingyu reached out and ruffled Shen Xiaochan's hair twice.
His fingertips were slightly cool and carried a faint fragrance. He rubbed them a couple of times and then withdrew. Sunlight gently fell on Xie Qingyu, making him appear very good-natured.
Before Shen Xiaochun could struggle to object, Xie Qingyu had already swiftly withdrawn her hand.
The atmosphere at the scene was quiet, and Xie Qingyu's interaction with the Shen family mother and daughter certainly attracted attention.
Rong Ying, of course, saw it all too.
She was very unhappy.
In Rong Ying's opinion, Xie Zong is mainly playing the role of winning people's hearts, and he may even have to do special favors for Shen Xiaochun.
Despite his humble origins, Sect Leader Xie is indulging in a theatrical performance and insists on playing the role of boundless benevolence.
There are advantages to being born into a humble background.
Shen Zhiwei calmly pulled her daughter back a little, but her face was warm and friendly: "If it weren't for Sect Leader Xie, not only would Xiao Chan not be able to come to Tianyuan Mansion to cultivate, but even Bixia Sect would probably not be able to continue operating."
"It was Sect Leader Xie who insisted that the Qi Cultivation Pills not be sold individually, but rather in quantities of a thousand or more, to all sects and schools, and he also severely cracked down on resale. Only in this way could our sect have room to operate its pill business and retain a sliver of breathing room. Sect Leader Xie not only benefits the entire realm, but also considers the livelihood of a small sect like the Bixia Sect; truly, he is admirable—"
Although the Bixia Sect cannot reduce the cost of its pills, the small sects at the foot of Mount Sumeru cannot afford the Jiuyi Immortal Sect's Peiyuan Pills, which require a minimum order of a thousand pills.
Second-hand resales not only increase prices but also make it difficult to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit products. As a result, although Bixia Sect's elixirs are 30% more expensive, they still have an audience.
In reality, 70% of Bixiapai's sales come from local, scattered sales; they can sell three or four pills, or even one or two.
Although Shen Zhiwei's words were full of praise, everyone present was a sharp-witted person and naturally understood the unspoken meaning behind Shen Zhiwei's words.
Xie Qingyu, however, was not annoyed and smiled, saying, "Sect Leader Shen, there's no need to be so polite."
It has a bit of the idea that a refined person wouldn't argue with a shrew.
Rong Ying noticed this and smiled gently.
Shen Zhiwei is indeed a cultivator from the lower realm; he's short-sighted and lacks experience. Perhaps the environment in the lower realm is indeed harsh, and resources are scarce, so the Shen family has to cultivate a calculating and unyielding nature in order to accumulate some wealth.
Having figured things out, Rong Ying's dislike for Shen Zhiwei lessened, replaced by a sense of compassion and empathy.
Rong Ying wasn't surprised that Sect Leader Xie wasn't angry.
It's just disdain.
Several immortal sects and aristocratic families in Yuan Yuan Tian have intermarried, as they are all closely connected by blood and kinship.
Rong Ying's Daoist partner, Xie Chengbi, also shares the surname Xie and must address Xie Qingyu as "elder brother."
Although they were family, Rong Ying didn't like this Sect Leader Xie.
Just then, everyone heard a strange bell ringing in their ears, and they all fell silent.
Even Xie Qingyu's expression changed slightly, and she shifted her gaze away from the Shen family mother and daughter.
Young Master Mu's carriage has arrived.
The carriage that Young Master Mu rode in was far too ostentatious. From a distance, it looked like a small house, and up close, it was enormous. However, the Purple Feathered Phoenix pulling the carriage was a ninth-grade spirit beast, so it handled this mountain-like carriage with ease.
Under the sunlight, the car body was adorned with countless gems and jade, sparkling so brightly it was almost blinding.
At first glance, it does indeed seem very flamboyant.
Once the carriage came to a steady stop, Young Master Mu alighted from it.
Unlike the extravagant carriage, Young Master Mu was dressed quite simply.
He wore a light blue robe and a dark cloak, with no other accessories. Young Master Mu's hands and face were extremely pale, and the dark cloak gave the illusion that he was afraid of the cold.
Young Master Mu usually wears a mask, but today he didn't, revealing his face.
Rumor has it that he looks five or six parts similar to the Great Evolution Immortal Venerable. And with the Great Evolution Immortal Venerable's statue standing there every day for people to see, everyone should be familiar with it by now.
But even with his sudden appearance, Young Master Mu still managed to create a stunning impression. After all, a lifeless statue can never compare to the vibrancy of a living person.
Young Master Mu is both extremely beautiful and extremely fierce.
Even though he was dressed in plain clothes, it couldn't hide his fierce and ruthless aura.
Today, Young Master Mu even had his hair down and wasn't combed, looking a bit crazy.
His gaze swept across the room, and everyone had the illusion that Young Master Mu was looking at them.
The next moment, he extended his finger and gently hooked it, and Shen Zhiwei's body flew out lightly, stopping and kneeling in front of Young Master Mu.
Under such pressure, even with Shen Zhiwei's current cultivation level, he was almost unable to move.
Young Master Mu stared intently at her, his expression serious, yet his seriousness was somewhat frightening.
This was because Young Master Mu knew that the person he was looking for was extremely cunning and a master of acting.
He could not afford to be careless in the slightest, having already controlled Shen Zhiwei's vital points and even preventing her from speaking.
What attracted Young Master Mu was the hairpin that adorned Shen's hair.
This face-enhancing hairpin is of the highest quality; what respectable person would wear a face-enhancing hairpin?
He reached out and pulled the hairpin that was meant to adorn Chen Zhiwei's face from her hair.
Her long, black hair was loose and fell gently down.
With the restrictions lifted, Shen Zhiwei's stunning beauty was revealed to the world.
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