Chapter 26 026 Empathy with Mu Wuxian
Inside the Ice Palace, Mu Wuxian sat upright, his back as straight as a sword.
He wore a white demon mask, which was extremely ferocious and quite terrifying to look at. In fact, Mu Wuxian's original appearance was not bad; he was quite handsome. His appearance resembled that of the Great Evolution Immortal Venerable by six or seven parts, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he had the appearance of an immortal.
Despite possessing such a handsome face, Mu Wuxian insisted on wearing this mask. Consequently, some whispered among themselves that Mu Wuxian was a demon at heart, deliberately displaying this facade. Others said that due to his cultivation techniques, Mu Wuxian's expressions had become distorted, devoid of any emotion. Therefore, Mu Wuxian simply had this mask drawn and wore it to reveal some of his true thoughts.
Those speculations cannot be said to be entirely wrong.
Mu Wuxian's body was like a withered tree, and his heart was like a dry well. He had not felt like a human being for a long time.
But now, a blush spreads beneath Mu Wuxian's mask.
He suddenly let out a soft breath.
Mu Wuxian placed two fingers on the mask, seemingly intending to remove it, but as her fingers touched it, she lowered them.
The white ghost mask seemed welded to Mu Wuxian's face.
He hadn't felt this way in a long time—
The feeling of being alive.
He recalled the scene when he first met that girl.
That was a long time ago.
This happened before the great war against the demons.
When Mu Wuxian was young, he didn't like to talk much, but he wasn't as cold and aloof as he is now; he still had some liveliness about him.
When Mu Wuxian first left the Mu family, his cousin Mu Yuxuan was incredibly talkative, never stopping chattering, ostensibly to let Mu Wuxian absorb some of the realities of life.
Mu Wuxian was very patient and didn't interrupt him.
Although they were uncle and nephew, their ages weren't that different. Mu Yuxuan wasn't afraid of this younger uncle, knowing that although Mu Wuxian seemed cold, he was actually quite tolerant and wouldn't easily lose his temper.
The boy muttered to himself, but eventually his words drifted to the beautiful woman.
Now, a stunning beauty has emerged in Yuan Yuan Tian.
At that time, Yuan Yuan Tian still regarded Immortal Jiang as the most respected.
Mu Yuxuan was going to recount the past events, so he went on and on, even mentioning that Immortal Jiang.
Jiang Ling, the Immortal Venerable, was born with exceptional talent and a very gentle nature. Because he had little contact with others, he remained very simple-minded despite being much older than his age.
The Jiang family raised this Immortal Jiang to be completely ignorant of worldly affairs, keeping him completely safe.
Riding on the coattails of Immortal Jiang, the Jiang family became extremely arrogant and acted with unparalleled tyranny.
Who would have thought that the wicked would be punished by the wicked? Immortal Jiang was of a sparse nature and had never agreed to raise a descendant of the Jiang family to be taught by him.
One day, Immortal Jiang went for a walk outside and brought back a disciple.
However, he was an extremely vicious and ruthless teenager.
It is said that this young man had no father, no mother, no name, and so he chose the name of a sword to refer to himself.
Since he wielded the Greedy Wolf Sword, he called himself Greedy Wolf.
Tanlang is a very vicious person. He is also quite at odds with the Jiang clan, which has caused many conflicts. Moreover, he is selfish and always takes all the benefits.
Originally, the Jiang clan members appealed to Jiang Xianzun's emotions and persuaded him to add another Jiang-surname youth from the clan as a disciple.
Unexpectedly, the young man surnamed Jiang was dismembered into eight pieces when he went on a mission.
The matter was obvious, and the culprit's identity was plain to see. Yet, Immortal Venerable Jiang Ling seemed possessed, single-mindedly protecting her, insisting that her disciple would never commit such an evil deed.
If you want Immortal Jiang to punish this villain, then produce the evidence.
Unfortunately, the vicious young man, Tanlang, was meticulous and cunning, and there wasn't a single piece of evidence to be found.
The Jiang clan members were driven mad by the investigation, but they still couldn't find out the reason.
The matter was naturally dropped.
But in everyone's mind, this vicious act was the work of Tanlang.
He was just a teenager, yet he was so vicious, as if he were a born evil being, which sent chills down one's spine.
Whatever Tanlang went through, it only proves that human nature is inherently evil.
Moreover, rumors circulated within the Jiang family that the young man surnamed Jiang, who was supposed to become Immortal Jiang's disciple, was not only dismembered but also had his heart missing.
That wasn't the most terrifying part. The most terrifying part was the numerous gnawing marks on the body of the deceased Jiang boy. Normally, these gnawing marks could be attributed to strange beasts in the forest, but the Jiang family had a brilliant explanation: that a wolf had killed and eaten the boy.
To describe someone's hatred for another person, it is usually said that they wish they could eat their flesh and sleep on their skin.
But if someone is so hateful, then "eating flesh and sleeping on skin" is definitely not an adjective.
The Greedy Wolf killed people and even ate the flesh of those it hated.
The rumors were so vivid that they might have been deliberately created by the Jiang family. Immortal Jiang himself didn't believe them, but many others did.
This is because the Greedy Wolf star is usually so wicked that some of his very abstract behaviors seem to be things he is capable of doing.
The boy wore a terrifying mask all day long, concealing his face, and some people said that this wicked boy must be extremely ugly.
Because of his extremely ugly face, he became twisted and vicious at a young age.
He didn't know what kind of Gu magic he had used, but it made Immortal Jiang dote on him so much and cherish him so much. Immortal Jiang ignored all the fear and gossip of outsiders, and instead felt sorry for his beloved disciple being slandered like this.
But this evil thing bewitched not only Immortal Jiang.
He was cruel, ugly, and cannibalistic, yet he still attracted the attention of many young women who secretly sent him letters.
Yuan Yuan Tian has too many refined and handsome immortal cultivators, but Tan Lang stands out from the crowd.
Tanlang also had close relationships with several women, proving himself to be quite the womanizer.
Because of their utter lack of morality, their so-called romantic affairs are the least serious of sins.
However, Tanlang is no longer a womanizer, because this wicked young man has now found true love.
That young man was selfish and ruthless, and would never allow anyone to share his profits. Yet, Immortal Venerable Jiang indulged him. It seems that the Immortal Venerable cannot have any other disciples.
Even members of the Jiang clan, who are related by blood, could not do anything about it.
It's a case of the Jiang clan cultivators reaping what they sowed. In order to manipulate and exploit the exceptionally talented Immortal Venerable Jiang, they raised him to be a naive and innocent fool.
The Jiang clan cultivators had originally been so thorough in their defenses that they hadn't expected that Tanlang would find a loophole.
No one expected that after Tanlang, Immortal Jiang would take on another disciple.
She was a female disciple named Tian Shu.
Tanlang did not object, because he liked this junior sister very much. For this junior sister, he even ignored all his past romantic entanglements.
Ling Xianzi, who used to be close to him, came to his door and waited for him patiently, but he ignored her.
He cut off all those other women and only doted on his junior sister, Tian Shu.
However, this little fairy Tian Shu is frail and constantly takes care of her health, rarely appearing in public. Even when she does appear, she always wears a veil, as it is said she cannot tolerate the wind.
Tanlang cherished her dearly and often searched for elixirs to feed this frail and sickly junior sister.
Because the Fairy of the Heavenly Pivot always wears a veil and refuses to reveal her true face, she has aroused great curiosity among many people.
I wish I could see its true appearance.
Mu Yuxuan is one of those boring people.
I've heard that this Fairy Tian Shu, though young, is already an absolute beauty, and is also gentle and innocent, so much so that even villains like Tan Lang are captivated by her.
Mu Yuxuan naturally wanted to see what this Celestial Maiden looked like.
He had already found out that Fairy Tian Shu would come to Blue Iris Valley on several days each month to absorb the spiritual energy of this place.
It's a frail animal, so it only timidly peeks out to get some fresh air when the blue iris blooms.
It was rare for Mu Wuxian to leave the Mu family. Mu Yuxuan brought this little uncle here, so not only could they enjoy the beautiful scenery, but they might also see some beauties.
Mu Yuxuan had visited Blue Iris Valley several times but had never encountered this Celestial Pivot Fairy. However, this time was different.
Mu Wuxian not only has extremely high talent, but also seems to have strong luck.
As soon as he arrived, a graceful white figure actually appeared in Blue Iris Valley.
The girl wore a veil, her face partially obscured, yet revealing a face of unparalleled beauty.
Mu Yuxuan praised, "Her delicate orchid-like skin and fair complexion are just like those of a fairy maiden."
He lowered his voice again, as if afraid of startling the little fairy.
Mu Wuxian also saw this Fairy Tian Shu.
The other woman was graceful, dressed in snow-white robes, with a small, blood-red jade fish pendant hanging at her waist, the pendant faintly gleaming with sword light. This was common practice among female cultivators these days, who often used various special sword-shaped jades to hold their sword beads. Fairy Tian Shu had concealed her magic sword within this small jade fish pendant.
It seems that although this Fairy Tian Shu is frail and does not like to appear in public, she likes some cute little trinkets.
Moreover, their strength should be quite good?
As for Mu Yuxuan's infatuation, Mu Wuxian didn't quite understand. Although this Celestial Pivot Fairy's face was veiled, she must be quite beautiful. But in reality, there were countless handsome men and beautiful women in Yuan Yuan Heaven, so many that it was aesthetically tiring.
Mu Yuxuan, however, was completely mesmerized. Perhaps a true beauty, besides physical attributes, also needs a story to enhance her legendary aura.
After all, even a beast like Tanlang cooked and cleaned for his junior sister.
At this time, the blue irises in the valley bloom. When they are fully open, they will fly up from the ground, swirling into the sky, and emitting a special fragrance.
Thus, the sky and the earth were covered with a sea of flowers.
Even without the beauty Tian Shu, Mu Yuxuan would still be happy to let his uncle witness such a spectacular sight.
Such a beautiful scene seemed to have even touched Tian Shu (the celestial pivot).
She reached out and lifted the veil that reached her ankles.
Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, causing the long, light veil to flutter behind her, revealing a fair and delicate face.
Her face was extremely beautiful, like that of a Bodhisattva, except that her skin was snow-white and her lips had a faint red tinge.
His eyes, in particular, were like polished lacquer, and extremely bright.
Mu Yuxuan's eyes lit up instantly, and she couldn't help but tug at Mu Wuxian's sleeve, her voice somewhat urgent: "Uncle, what do you think?"
Just like seeing a beautiful flower, admiring a lovely painting, or listening to a moving poem, Mu Yuxuan, this young man, was always easily moved.
Mu Wuxian was taken aback, then casually replied, "That's... very ordinary?"
She is just an ordinary beauty among beauties, while there are too many beauties in Yuanyuantian.
As soon as the words left his mouth, Mu Wuxian felt slightly impolite. Although it was true, saying it made him seem frivolous.
Mu Yuxuan was disrespectful and seemed to have lost some of his proper manners.
But to his surprise, the Celestial Maiden Tian Shu looked at him and even gave him a curious glare!
She clearly heard it too!
Mu Yuxuan didn't notice, but Mu Wuxian did. Not only did he see it, he was also certain that he wasn't mistaken.
Mu Yuxuan had just praised her, saying that she was like a secluded orchid in a valley, with fair skin and a fairy-like appearance.
He seems to have quite a temper?
"That's... very ordinary?"
Shen Zhiwei couldn't help but recall the words she had heard years ago.
Having seen Mu Wuxian's clone, Shen Zhiwei couldn't help but reminisce about the past.
Of course, it was also a rather unpleasant past.
When Shen Zhiwei heard this, she was furious and couldn't help but turn her head to look back.
She got even angrier when she saw the other person, because the other person was actually quite handsome and had a beautiful appearance that surpassed hers.
She was, of course, aware of the other person's identity.
Mu Yuxuan often mentioned his uncle, saying that he was of upright character, had unparalleled looks, and possessed extremely high cultivation.
Mu Wuxian is very powerful.
He was young and had never left the Mu family, but he was extremely influential among the younger generation of the Mu family.
This is because Mu Wuxian held the position of chief judge in the Mu family, and was extremely intelligent, able to judge details even in the most minute matters, which is why everyone feared him.
In fact, it wasn't just the younger generation; even the elders of the Mu family were somewhat afraid of Mu Wuxian. Knowing that Mu Wuxian was cold and ruthless, no one would let him off the hook.
Not to mention that Mu Wuxian originally possessed a wisp of the divine aura of the Great Evolution Immortal Venerable, making his status extremely noble.
The young talents of these immortal families are all outstanding in every aspect, and there is no weakness to be found.
At that moment, she looked at Mu Wuxian's ethereal beauty, but inwardly she scoffed.
At that time, Mu Wuxian had just entered the world and was still somewhat reserved, but his eyes were sharp and piercing, and his inner light was profound, so it was clear that he was not someone to be trifled with.
Mu Wuxian is certainly not some detached immortal; he would likely fight for the Mu family in many matters.
In those years, the young talents of the immortal sects and aristocratic families were numerous. Mu Wuxian and Xie Qingyu were among the best, both possessing outstanding looks, but with extremely ruthless natures.
These scions of powerful immortal sects were all ambitious and determined to make a name for themselves, and they had gathered many followers.
Unlike the Jiang family, which relies on Jiang Ling, a celestial being, the clan has no outstanding talents.
Ironically, the Jiang family harbored deep resentment towards Jiang Lingshou's two outstanding disciples, believing that since they were not of their blood, their intentions must be different, and that these two disciples had taken away the Jiang family's resources.
At that time, Shen Zhiwei was still called Tian Shu, and she was wholeheartedly devoted to her master, Jiang Ling.
Jiang Ling possessed unparalleled cultivation, but in the eyes of others, she was too gentle and kind. Young talents like Mu Wuxian and Xie Qingyu coveted her and wished they could replace her, so she disliked them all at that time.
At that time, she regarded these people as enemies.
Of course, aside from these external factors, what Mu Wuxian said at that time was indeed hateful.
What does "that's quite ordinary" mean?
Shen Zhiwei doesn't engage in internal strife; she's just incredibly beautiful.
Both the front and back bodies were very handsome.
Just then, a face came close, resting against Shen Zhiwei's cheek, and a soft voice said, "Sect Leader must be tired today too."
Shen Zhiwei smiled faintly, her gaze deep, and let Yin Wujiu kiss her cheek.
She touched Yin Wujiu's face with her other hand.
Shen Zhiwei sat on the bed, with Yin Wujiu behind her. He reached out and embraced Shen Zhiwei, his fingers deftly and skillfully removing the sash from her clothes.
Yin Wujiu was patient, cautious, and careful.
They were always careful yet very warm and considerate.
As a secret lover, Yin Wujiu was impeccable.
On the bed, Yin Wujiu's true nature was revealed. He folded Shen Zhiwei's clothes neatly and meticulously.
Shen Zhiwei was gently but firmly pressed onto the footrest by a pair of arms, and she relaxed and stretched out gently.
Yin Wujiu was very reassuring, which made Shen Zhiwei feel at ease. She was used to being comfortable in front of Yin Wujiu.
Shen Zhi squinted her eyes, feeling warm and cozy, as comfortable as if she were soaking in warm water.
She liked Yin Wujiu's hands; they were skillful, gentle, strong, and very considerate. The only "flaw" was that Yin Wujiu had some calluses on his palms, but he didn't bother to use medicine to remove them.
Shen Zhiwei actually liked it when the calloused hand pressed against her. It was one of her little quirks. When it was pressed against her like that, she would tremble with joy.
Yin Wujiu, Yin Wujiu—
She thought back to the day she was reborn in the body of the original Shen Zhiwei, but she was incredibly unlucky. She was pregnant and about to die.
Once that melodramatic drama was over, her ex-husband Gordon also abandoned the dying Shen Zhiwei and went after that fairy from the upper realm.
Shen Zhiwei had to live on; if she died now, her already weak and fragile soul would truly dissipate.
After a brief period of unconsciousness, she gritted her teeth and struggled to her feet, determined to find someone to save her. She had already grasped the original owner's memories and knew that the original owner was the leader of a small, impoverished sect. Although there were only a handful of people in the sect, surely they couldn't all be dead?
Shen Zhiwei always needed to find someone to ask for help.
She took a few steps and saw a familiar face, but unfortunately it was a dead man.
The person who died was the original body's senior brother, Yin Wujiu.
The story is actually a love quadrangle: the original owner's ex-husband had a fairy from the upper realm, and the original owner herself also had a senior brother who was in love with her.
Yin Wujiu was the original owner's senior brother, and he grew up with Shen Zhiwei in the Bixia Sect when they were young.
This could be considered a childhood sweetheart relationship.
However, childhood sweethearts are no match for newcomers. Although the original owner had a deep affection for Yin Wujiu, she only regarded him as an older brother. Later, the original owner picked up her ex-husband, who was covered in wounds, and devoted her whole heart to him.
Although Yin Wujiu was secretly saddened, he did not insist.
Although he tried his best to appear as a good senior in front of others, he was secretly heartbroken and remained devoted to his friends.
Despite harboring a secret crush, Yin Wujiu still wholeheartedly protects the original owner of this body.
If Yin Wujiu were still alive, he would be a good candidate to take care of the injured Shen Zhiwei.
Unfortunately, my senior brother also died.
His body was torn apart by the demonic beast, covered in blood, his soul was shattered, and he had lost all breath.
These two siblings were quite pitiful; Yin Wujiu even died earlier than the original owner of this body.
Yin Wujiu initially thought he had died from the beast tide, but Shen Zhiwei, who had transmigrated here, knew some soul-peeping techniques. So, when she touched him, she learned an unexpected secret.
The one who killed Yin Wujiu was not a demon beast, but the original owner's ex-husband.
The ex-husband has regained his senses and has decided to leave the foot of Mount Sumeru. However, although he is determined to abandon his pregnant wife, he is also jealous and reluctant to let his woman go with another man. Unfortunately, the original owner of this body still has Yin Wujiu by her side, who is devoted to her and flattering her.
The original owner of this body had lost her husband and was pregnant, which made her emotionally vulnerable, and she probably couldn't withstand it.
But her ex-husband, being from a higher realm, was also arrogant and proud. What belonged to him, even if he no longer wanted it, he would never give up to someone else.
He was thoroughly fed up with Yin Wujiu; this man was always coveting his woman, and was utterly detestable.
Although Yin Wujiu was injured, he was not dead. He walked up to Yin Wujiu, reached out and destroyed his soul, ending Yin Wujiu's life.
A few drops of blood splattered on her ex-husband's gentle and refined face, and amidst the stench, there was a strange twist.
So, finding the wrong man is truly deadly. Even Shen Zhiwei, who transmigrated here, felt a chill run down her spine. This man left her no way out at all.
Therefore, she could only implant a fragment of Mu Wuxian's soul into Yin Wujiu's dead body.
Mu Wuxian kept a close watch on her, regarding her as his most important prisoner. He not only chained her up with a golden chain, but also feared she might escape. So, he used his own soul as a lock, binding Shen Zhiwei tightly with his own soul.
Therefore, even if Shen Zhiwei's soul was separated from his body, Mu Wuxian's wisp of soul remained with him like a shadow.
She gritted her teeth, disregarding everything else, and unleashed the Soul Seeding Technique, which was intolerable to all realms.
Because she is very weak, she needs someone to take care of her.
As long as she could survive, she didn't care about anything else.
Two hours later, Yin Wujiu's body, which had been growing cold, began to warm up again and he actually came back to life.
He thought he was Yin Wujiu, but in reality he had only inherited Yin Wujiu's memories.
It is a completely new and wondrous existence.
In reality, Shen Zhiwei had no idea what she had raised.
Yin Wujiu was created by her; he was an alien being.
After he awoke, dragging his body, which was fractured in several places, he couldn't help but move closer to Shen Zhiwei, his voice choked with emotion: "Junior Sister, Junior Sister—"
At that moment, Yin Wujiu tried his best to show a sorrowful expression, but his eyes were completely blank.
Shen Zhiwei ignored all that, pouted, and softly said in a coquettish tone, "Senior brother, it hurts so much."
If Yin Wujiu is a monster, then Shen Zhiwei is another monster.
They embraced each other, both covered in wounds.
Now, when Shen Zhiwei recalls these past events, it's as if she and Yin Wujiu were doing those things back then.
Because Shen Zhiwei felt very comfortable and relaxed, she couldn't help but drift off into a daze.
Of course, it might sound a bit... well, it should have been inspiring and captivating, but instead, she was lost in thought. To bring it up directly seemed like a blow to a man's pride.
However, Shen Zhiwei was indeed enjoying herself and had a high opinion of Yin Wujiu.
At this moment, Yin Wujiu carefully cupped Shen Zhiwei's cheeks in his hands and then pressed them close to her face.
Shen Zhiwei was very familiar with Yin Wujiu's rhythm and knew that Yin Wujiu was completely excited.
An extremely eerie and strange flower floated up on Yin Wujiu's back.
The fact that the soul flower could be generated indicates that Yin Wujiu's soul has developed a connection with the main body.
After the Soul Flower was born, Yin Wujiu was considered part of Young Master Mu.
Of course, that's not the point. The point is that when Yin Wujiu is emotionally agitated, the main body will also have a slight sense of it.
Shen Zhiwei knew it was shameless of her to think this way, but she was even more excited—
Especially today.
Lin Lanyou rebuked with a stern face, saying that if Shen Zhiwei did not know how to be careful with her words, she would not be spared next time and would definitely kill Shen Zhiwei.
Those few words elevated Mu Wuxian to the heavens.
Shen Zhiwei couldn't help but laugh when she heard this.
The soul flower behind Yin Wujiu was blooming more and more beautifully.
At this moment, Mu Wuxian stood up from the ice palace. Even though he now resided in the Cloud Palace, held a noble status, and was the undisputed ruler of Yuan Yuan Heaven, he would still feel impotent rage and helplessness in such situations.
The tattoos on his arm continued to grow wildly, while Mu Wuxian's face was flushed red.
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