Chapter 27 027 It must be like this! Because she also...
Young Master Mu's clones were not supposed to produce soul flowers, but there are always exceptions, and some things will not happen just because you are certain.
A wisp of the soul gave birth to a soul flower, which resonated with Mu Wuxian's main body.
When the soul flower clone becomes emotionally agitated, Mu Wuxian will sense it.
The worst part is that this clone has a woman, and they often act intimately with each other, which forces Mu Wuxian to become emotionally involved as well.
Mu Wuxian had no idea who this person was.
Moreover, he has inner demons, and whenever he has a feeling, he will recall some old memories.
That was after the great battle against the demons, when he imprisoned Tian Shu in the palace.
At that time, he had already created the Cloud Palace. The female cultivator was bound to the platform, yet she was as elegant and beautiful as ever.
She was dressed in red, barefoot, and stood on the jade couch.
Her ankles were as white as jade, yet they were adorned with a golden chain.
Tian Shu's eyes blazed with crimson light, clearly indicating his extreme rage: "Let me out."
At that time, her senior brother, Tanlang, had already murdered their master and fled. Before leaving, he also refined and slaughtered the entire Jiang clan, becoming the number one demon in the four realms.
However, everyone knows that Jiang Xianzun's female disciple, Tian Shu, refuses to admit it, insisting that there are other hidden reasons behind the matter.
In reality, what other secrets could there be in the eyes of the public?
It's not surprising that a villain like Tanlang would commit such evil deeds.
Then there's the fact that Immortal Jiang is dead, the Jiang clan has been slaughtered, and Tanlang is now a traitorous cultivator hated by everyone.
The status of the Celestial Pivot Fairy has declined significantly.
Even now, with Mu Wuxian imprisoned, no one will stand up for her.
With Jiang Ling gone, the next step is a power struggle between the Xie and Mu families, a drama where one side stops while the other takes the stage.
Mu Wuxian single-handedly enabled the Mu family to gain the upper hand.
At this time, Mu Wuxian was already above ten thousand men.
He was no longer one of the most outstanding young members of the Mu family, nor was he the fake young master who was almost expelled from the Mu family later.
When he was young, Mu Wuxian's temper was actually not bad. He just looked a bit cold and reserved. Also, he was of a high generation and was in charge of punishments, so he was not good at joking.
But after the great war against the demons ended, he became Young Master Mu of the Cloud Palace, and he was truly as cold as ice.
He looked at Tian Shu, whose face showed displeasure, which was made even more striking by her anger.
Mu Wuxian's eyes couldn't help but flicker, seeming to soften a little.
After a slight hesitation, Mu Wuxian said, "Don't worry, it will only last a few days, it won't last forever."
Tian Shu's expression softened slightly, and he suddenly said, "I know you're doing this for my own good. You're afraid something might happen to me."
Mu Wuxian was surprised that Tian Shu actually understood this principle. Then she thought that Tian Shu had always been very smart, and she and Tian Shu had been through life and death together.
She must have known that she meant well.
Tears welled up in the girl's eyes: "My master died under mysterious circumstances, my senior brother was wronged, and I must be under surveillance as well. All of this must be for personal gain."
She said, "I think we should consider who benefits the most from this. The Xie family and the Jiang family have always been at odds, and the Jiang family has always been very arrogant. Although Master is unaware of this, he is still the Jiang family's support. Therefore, in the eyes of the Xie family, they will definitely target Master."
Mu Wuxian: "You suspect the Xie family?"
Tian Shu looked up and said with certainty and hatred, "It must be the Xie family! I think it's also related to Xie Qingyu. He's the most scheming member of the Xie family!"
Mu Wuxian: "That makes sense, but the evidence is still insufficient."
Tian Shu shook his head: "I don't care, it must be the Xie family. I have a gut feeling that this is the case, and I'm not wrong. You must also suspect this, and you're afraid that the Xie family will hurt me, which is why you're protecting them like this."
She seemed hesitant for a moment, then finally revealed her true intentions: "You may protect me, but you can't protect me forever. Unless I have the ability to protect myself. How about you help me ascend to the realm of immortals?"
Without hesitation, Mu Wuxian said, "Okay!"
Tian Shu seemed a little surprised as well. His angry face gradually softened, revealing a look of shock and emotion.
She said, "I didn't expect—"
"I never expected that there would be someone like this who would treat me so well."
She said those words with such emotion, her eyes brimming with tears, deeply moved.
Tian Shu: "From today onwards, you shall take me to cultivate, and you shall not lie to me."
Her beautiful face still had some tears clinging to it, like teardrops on flower petals, giving her a touch of affectionate coquettishness.
At this moment, everyone could see her trust in Mu Wuxianji.
She suspected the Xie family, and also suspected that Xie Qingyu from the Xie family was the mastermind behind these conspiracies. Even when Mu Wuxian told her to think more and consider other possibilities, she stubbornly refused to consider them.
She was also greedy, wanting to use Mu Wuxian's help to level up, which meant she had ulterior motives and wanted to take advantage of Mu Wuxian.
So how could Tian Shu have run away? There was absolutely no need to chain it up.
Since she asked to practice martial arts with Mu Wuxian, it was only natural for Mu Wuxian to let her go.
Everything happened naturally.
But Mu Wuxian said, "Then let's cultivate in the Ice Palace."
He looked at Tian Shu and said, "I originally told you to leave the Ice Palace in a few days, but since you want to cultivate and advance your realm, then staying here for a long time will be twice as effective."
Tian Shu did not become angry or embarrassed. Instead, he looked around curiously, not at all like someone who was angry or embarrassed.
When masters clash, every move is breathtaking. Tian Shu casually said "good."
Mu Wuxian: "Tell me what you need, and I will bring it to you."
Tian Shu hummed in agreement, his expression indifferent.
She suddenly added, "Do you, like others, suspect that I'm colluding with my senior brother? People say he's ruthless, yet he's kind to me, so how could I be completely unaware?"
Mu Wuxian: "No!"
Tian Shu: "Hmph, you're just saying it's not true. You finally gained the upper hand, so naturally you cherish your reputation and are afraid of getting any bad reputation. Therefore, I naturally can't stand with you in front of others."
“Those people are verbally attacking my senior brother, and I happen to be on his side. If I were to gain Young Master Mu’s favor and flaunt myself in public, wouldn’t people think that I would use your influence to retaliate? Mu Wuxian, you certainly don’t want people’s hearts to waver.”
Mu Wuxian said coldly, "I have never cared about reputation."
Tian Shu retorted, "You're just saying that; anyone can say nice things. But you clearly don't want me to appear in public."
If Tian Shu were to appear in public, it wouldn't be appropriate to keep him chained up again.
Tian Shu shed tears again: "Now, all I have left is you. But you treat me like this, you despise me. In front of others, you don't want to have anything to do with me at all."
Mu Wuxian took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped away the tears on Tian Shu's face.
He has always been a clever man. He was already in charge of judging good and evil in the Mu family when he was young, and now he is even more adept at scheming and deduction.
So, seeing the beautiful woman in front of him with tears streaming down her face, he said very seriously, "You should doubt me, or perhaps you are already doubting me."
Tian Shu showed no sign of guilt at being exposed; instead, he appeared completely bewildered.
Mu Wuxian: "Because I have a motive."
Tian Shu was at a loss: "You have a motive?"
Mu Wuxian: "That's right. To plot against Immortal Venerable Jiang, one must either be motivated by revenge or by self-interest."
"Compared to the Xie family, I have gained the greatest benefit!"
He stood up, spread his sleeves, and looked a bit crazy.
"Now, now, I am the number one person in Yuan Yuan Tian!"
Tian Shu was at a loss, clutching the small handkerchief Mu Wuxian had handed him to wipe his tears, seemingly stunned.
Mu Wuxian appeared arrogant, magnificent, and insane!
Mu Wuxian wasn't always like this. When they first met, he was Mu Yuxuan's uncle, seemingly a somewhat reserved and awkward young man. No one expected him to have such a status now; just as Mu Wuxian said, he had become the number one person in Yuan Yuan Tian.
"Now my orders are obeyed by everyone."
Then he leaned closer, his voice hoarse: "How could you not suspect me?"
"You are so clever that you suppressed all your suspicions, doubts, and conjectures about me and only attacked the Xie family. Your suspicion of the Xie family does not mean that you did not suspect me. Yet you still said that you wanted me to help you with your cultivation."
"Because you want to escape, you have no intention of coming with me."
Mu Wuxian's voice choked slightly.
His face, flushed with urgency, possessed an unparalleled air of dominance, yet it also betrayed a deep sense of grievance and sorrow. This fusion of two contrasting emotions created an eerie and unsettling effect.
Mu Wuxian's expression was a mix of crying and laughing.
He could have been a little more oblivious and believed everything Tian Shu said.
The two of them practiced martial arts together and worked together to deal with the Xie family.
Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Unfortunately, who could blame him for being so clever? Even at a young age, he could see the truth from the smallest details.
Even though Tian Shu's acting skills were already excellent, it was still difficult to escape his discerning eyes.
He had no choice but to expose the truth.
He couldn't deceive himself; he was putting himself in a difficult position, and he was also putting Tian Shu in a difficult position.
Having said all that, Tian Shu could no longer continue the performance.
He was prepared for the girl in front of him to change her expression, revealing disgust and accusing him of plotting against her master and senior brother.
But Tian Shu's reaction was beyond his expectations.
The next moment, Tian Shu threw the handkerchief in his face, and the girl in red forcefully pressed down on his shoulder: "You, you're admitting to me now that you did it?"
"It's you? I never suspected you."
The girl's face was full of anger, as if it were about to shatter: "Is it really you? Is it you? Is it you! I find it really ridiculous that I have never, ever doubted you."
She looked at Mu Wuxian anxiously, as if if Mu Wuxian said yes, her whole being would truly shatter.
Mu Wuxian was stunned; he was speechless.
The unexpected falling out and hostility caught him off guard.
The female cultivator's attitude was so direct, fervent, and sorrowful: "You might as well speak frankly, you did it, why don't you admit it? Then kill me!"
Mu Wuxian paused for a moment, then looked less crazy.
He shook his head: "It wasn't me."
The next moment, a soft warmth enveloped him, and he was held tightly by Tian Shu.
He could hear the girl's joyful voice in his ear: "That's great, it's so great that it's not you."
Then Tian Shu raised his face.
A face so close—
The beauty's eyes were brimming with tears.
Then Tian Shu leaned over and kissed his cheek.
She said, "You have no idea how much I care about you—"
Tian Shu paused for a moment before saying, "If it really is you, I really don't know what to do."
Mu Wuxian's mind went blank, as if it had exploded.
What is she saying?
What exactly is she saying?
She said you have no idea what I feel for you—
Having only said half of what he meant, Mu Wuxian only wanted to know the meaning behind Tian Shu's second half of the sentence.
Tian Shu was incredibly shy and obviously wouldn't say the second half of the sentence, but Mu Wuxian could fill in the blanks in her mind.
In the context, it seems that Tian Shu is saying that because she has feelings for him, she cannot and does not want to doubt Mu Wuxian.
If that's the case, then the flaw that Mu Wuxian came up with can also be explained.
The reason why Tian Shu only suspects Xie Shi but not himself is obvious: it's because Tian Shu has feelings for him.
is that so?
Is that really the case?
His cheeks were still warm, and the beauty was in his arms.
His beloved threw herself into his arms, her eyes brimming with tears, on the verge of sobbing, but then burst into laughter at his simple question.
Then a voice arose from the depths of Mu Wuxian's heart.
That must be it!
That must be the reason, because she loves herself too!
He was always arrogant, so since he had fallen in love with Tian Shu, he naturally felt that this feeling would not be one-sided.
The vague idea gradually became clear, and he went from being hesitant to being absolutely certain.
That's absolutely right!
Tian Shu nestled against his chest, her voice gentle: "Actually, you like me too, don't you?"
Mu Wuxian did not deny it.
But what the female cultivator wanted wasn't just to deny it, but to admit it: "If you don't speak, how am I supposed to know if my guess is right or wrong?"
Mu Wuxian: "Yes, I like you very much."
As soon as he said those words, he felt a sense of relief.
There were some things he thought he would never have the courage to say in his entire life.
But Tian Shu coaxed him with such words, and he couldn't help but say it aloud. Even though he had been through so much, he couldn't help but feel his face flush and his heart pound. He listened to his heart pounding in his chest, as if he were still that shy and timid young man.
Tian Shu smiled and said, "I want the whole world to know that I like you, and you just said you like me too."
The sweet words she uttered were absolutely wonderful.
Mu Wuxian felt extremely shy listening to this, while Tian Shu reached out and hugged his neck, whispering incessantly.
Mu Wuxian didn't know how to respond. Sometimes he would just give a soft "hmm," but he liked to hear it and loved to hear it, wishing he could hear it every day.
Upon becoming the new Immortal Venerable, Mu Wuxian, who was originally as cold as ice, became more lively during that period.
Later, Mu Wuxian took her out of the Ice Palace.
After that, as expected, Tian Shu disappeared without a trace.
That year, Tian Shu threw herself into his arms, and as he listened to those tender words, his whole body stiffened and burned.
Throughout all these years, he has never forgotten that feeling of restraint and anticipation.
Unfortunately, my expectations were dashed.
Mu Wuxian suddenly closed her eyes tightly.
Once the avatar created by the Soul-Slaying Creator sprouts a Soul Flower, it becomes part of the main body.
For example, Mu Wuxian was not good at cooking before, but one day he suddenly got restless and cooked four dishes and a soup, all of which were delicious and visually appealing.
Or one day, make a number of pastries by hand, with exquisite designs.
His external influences him, enriching his persona.
Of course, the other party's fate is also predetermined. Even if they are unaware and unwilling, their final outcome is to meet Mu Wuxian and be devoured by Mu Wuxian.
Mu Wuxian went through all the details of the Bixia Sect, and then a name came to mind.
Yin Wujiu —
In this round of Bixia Sect's division, Yin Wujiu did not perform particularly well, and his opponent seemed unremarkable.
Even Lin Lanyou didn't pay much attention to this elder of the Bixia Sect.
But Mu Wuxian noticed a small detail: Yin Wujiu washed his hands and cooked soup, making red bean cakes for Shen Xiaochan.
Yin Wujiu was an extremely skilled cook.
Is it him?
Mu Wuxian has several clones, but he doesn't care about them.
But is Yin Wujiu the only clone that gave birth to the Soul Flower?
Those thoughts flashed through Mu Wuxian's mind, and her expression unconsciously darkened.
He certainly thought of Shen Zhiwei as well. If Mu Wuxian were to judge, Shen Zhiwei wouldn't be the one.
If Shen Zhiwei were that person, needless to say, Nan Yulou would have been torn to pieces long ago.
When Immortal Jiang first took in two disciples, a boy and a girl, people gossiped that one was good and the other was evil, one was cruel and ruthless, and the other was pure and gentle.
But only two people can live in one nest.
Shen Zhiwei was not like that, because she was too amiable.
Even back in Yuan Yuan Tian, Mu Wuxian felt that she was not like that.
Her cultivation level was low, merely at the half-immortal realm, and her temperament was also quite peaceful. But for some reason, Mu Wuxian stared at her for a long time this time.
Thinking of this, Mu Wuxian felt somewhat irritated.
In reality, he was affected by the urge to be with his partner, which made him irritable and unable to concentrate, stirring up his stagnant mind into a turbid mess.
He suddenly took off his mask.
Originally, his face, which resembled that of a banished immortal, was covered with dense incantations, making him somewhat frightening to look at.
His body, which was originally like that of a god, is now like that of a mortal, letting the incantations of the Desire Sect spread and his affections run deep.
He saw that it did not resemble a deity, but rather a beast.
At such moments, Mu Wuxian felt extremely embarrassed, ashamed, and furious.
He was all-powerful in front of others and had many followers. Who would have thought that he would have such a shameful and embarrassing moment?
Mu Wuxian pressed his hand to his face. If he found the clone that had given birth to the Soul Flower, he would kill it and scatter its soul.
He did not hate that clone.
Ten years ago, Mu Wuxian sensed the emotions of that clone. The first time, it was a strange yet familiar pity and sorrow, and the second time, it was an extremely desolate anger and killing intent.
After that, the other person probably settled down with their sweetheart.
The two had regular and stable emotional exchanges.
The other person's state of mind also gradually calmed down.
After a period of peace and stability, their relationship with their partner also progressed steadily.
Although he did not hate her, Mu Wuxian was determined to kill her.
Because all emotions in this body should belong to him, he would never allow the clone that gave birth to the Soul Flower to have any romantic entanglements.
Beyond the realm of immortals, this body becomes extremely strange.
But Mu Wuxian was determined that this body of his could only belong to himself.
Although the Bixia Sect already had Lin Lanyou overseeing things, Mu Wuxian was determined to add a few more spies.
Shen Zhiwei wasn't a strong suspect, and her personality was quite different from what Mu Wuxian remembered, but for some reason, Mu Wuxian was very concerned about her.
Shen Zhiwei's performance was relatively calm in the first half, but became intense in the second half.
After the two sessions ended, Shen Zhiwei calmed her breathing and emotions.
She pressed herself against Yin Wujiu, her cheeks flushed slightly.
Just as she had expected, Lin Lanyou did not notice Yin Wujiu.
Lin Lanyou is easy to fool, but Mu Wuxian is not so easily fooled.
Although Mu Wuxian is as cold as an ice cube, she is actually very cunning.
This time, Lin Lanyou, the clone messenger, has been brought in, so Mu Wuxian will definitely have someone keep an eye on her.
But this was within Shen Zhiwei's expectations.
If she didn't want to attract attention, she might as well not go to Yuan Yuan Tian at all.
Although it wasn't very convenient for Yin Wujiu either, she could ask Li Yao for help.
Shen Zhiwei did it on purpose.
If she didn't provoke Mu Wuxian to send a clone to monitor her, her subsequent plans would be difficult to execute.
Shen Zhi smiled slightly.
She reached out and hugged Yin Wujiu, gently pressing herself against him.
For the past ten years, she and Yin Wujiu had indeed lived a stable and peaceful life, but now things should be a little different.
Yin Wujiu also looked at Shen Zhiwei intently.
Ten years ago, Yin Wujiu slaughtered the Kuxue Sect.
Zhou Xuening was the daughter of the former leader of the Bixia Sect. She was only seventeen years old that year, with a round face, and was a very lovable little girl.
At that time, Zhou Xuening was unaware that her senior brothers and sisters had all changed their souls, and still regarded the two of them as before.
Sincerity is the ultimate weapon; after a while, a bond will form between you.
Later, Zhou Xuening was killed by the Kuxue Sect.
Yin Wujiu slaughtered everyone in the Kuxue Sect.
After killing the man, Yin Wujiu had a headache. Helpless, he covered his head and stumbled out of the Kuxue Gate.
He was completely bewildered and lost in thought.
He probably doesn't understand why he's like this.
He has Yin Wujiu's memories and thinks he is Yin Wujiu, but in reality he is not the senior disciple of the Bixia Sect.
He walked step by step into the snow, and when he looked up, he saw a graceful figure.
The figure looked familiar; it was Shen Zhiwei.
She was holding a white umbrella, her beauty radiant, just as usual.
Even though Yin Wujiu didn't understand what kind of monster he was, the other party remained completely unmoved.
It was as if she had seen these things all before.
She was even a little impatient because Shen Zhiwei was an impatient person.
There was no fear or dread, no comfort or pity; everything was as usual, just like an ordinary event on an ordinary day, nothing to be surprised about.
Yin Wujiu approached Shen Zhiwei, only to see Shen Zhiwei take out a handkerchief and gently wipe away the bloodstains on Yin Wujiu's face.
The snow fell silently onto Shen Zhiwei's white umbrella.
Yin Wujiu found everything very strange.
His memories and values were telling him that something was wrong; a person shouldn't kill their entire family so easily.
The eldest disciple of the Bixia Sect was always gentle and refined, and acted with integrity. He was the most upright among the upright.
However, he remained calm and did not seem to feel any fear or apprehension at the massacre of his entire family.
His fear wasn't actually because he had killed so many people, but because he was worried about how to conduct himself in front of Shen Zhiwei.
Something seems off.
According to his memory, he shouldn't be that kind of person.
But all the odd things seemed quite ordinary in the face of Shen Zhiwei's slightly impatient expression, and didn't seem to be a big deal at all.
After wiping the blood off his face, Shen Zhiwei casually slipped a handkerchief into Yin Wujiu's hand.
The impatience on her face subsided a little, and she said softly, "Don't do this again. If people find out, they'll say you're a demon."
Yin Wujiu: "Hmm!"
Shen Zhiwei's tense agitation subsided, and a touch of gentleness appeared in her eyes: "If that's the case, I'm afraid you won't be able to stay in the Bixia Sect anymore."
Yin Wujiu said softly, "I understand."
He had wiped the bloodstains from his fingers and palms; his hands were pale, slender, and bloodless.
Shen Zhiwei conjured another umbrella and handed it to him: "Let's go."
Yin Wujiu opened the umbrella, and Shen Zhiwei walked ahead, so he followed.
Staring at Shen Zhiwei's back, he still clutched the blood-stained handkerchief in his hand.
The handkerchief was stained; he should have thrown it away.
Yin Wujiu suddenly leaned closer and took a gentle sniff.
The stench of blood was mingled with the subtle fragrance of Shen Zhiwei's perfume.
The infatuation in Yin Wujiu's eyes deepened even more!
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