Chapter 121: The Veterans Are Still the Best p2


    She frowned, confused, about to ask what he meant, when he took her other hand, his warmth enveloping hers. She blushed, her gaze darting around, unable to meet his eyes. “What are you doing?”


    He squeezed her hands gently, his voice soft. “Isn’t this the best compensation…?”


    She stared at him, her eyes widening with realization, then she glanced at him, her heart filled with a mix of emotions. “What about Qian’er?”


    She was the sister Qian’er had always admired. If she knew that her sister was intimate with the man she loved…


    He stroked her head, smiling. “Qian’er is a kind girl. I wouldn’t want to hurt her.”


    “Leave her to me.”


    She looked at him, his smile reassuring, and after a moment, she nodded.


    They strolled through the garden, and he asked, “What’s your cultivation level now?”


    She was sixteen, and normally, second or third level of Foundation Establishment at that age would be considered extraordinary. But she had just absorbed the Dragon Soaring Tendon. Her strength must have increased significantly.


    She smiled, her beauty serene and captivating.


    “You’ll find out during the inner disciple selection, Brother Mu.”


    “Still keeping secrets?” He sighed dramatically. “In a few months, I might not be able to defeat you…”


    “Wouldn’t that be nice…?” she replied, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, her smile gentle and alluring.


    If she became stronger, she could protect him…


    Of course, she wouldn’t say that out loud. She simply gazed at him, her eyes filled with a tenderness he had never seen before.


    He smiled, his heart warming. “Qian’er has been missing you. Go talk to her. I’ll stew the Eight Treasures Crane later.”


    “Eight Treasures Crane…?” she asked, her eyes widening with surprise.


    Only the peak lord of Boundless Sea Peak had those cranes. How did he…?


    She was confused, but she nodded, smiling, then walked towards the pavilion, her short boots silent against the stone, her skirt swaying gracefully, revealing her smooth legs.


    She’s destined for me… He watched her go, sighing inwardly.


    If his theory was correct, and Bai Ruoxi was the first Chosen One, then Ye Lingxuan was clearly the second.


    Fortunately, the crane was large enough to share.


    He left the garden and headed towards the Garden of Heavenly Harmony.


    But to his surprise, nearly a hundred cultivators were gathered at the entrance.


    “Why are there so many people here?” he frowned, looking at the crowd.


    “The Third Prince is claiming that you’re harboring a demonic cultivator,” Wei Mengrou said, her voice a cold whisper, appearing beside him.


    He actually came…? He was surprised.


    He had only set a trap. He had expected the vice peak lord to advise caution. But the Third Prince had come here openly…?


    The crowd parted, revealing the Third Prince, his handsome face marred by dark circles, a testament to his time management skills…


    “Young Master Mu, you’re finally back. Were you on a date with Lingxuan?” he asked, a smile playing on his lips.


    “You already have such a beautiful partner, yet you’re still two-timing her…”


    Mu Zhi’an looked at him calmly. “What brings you to the Garden of Heavenly Harmony with such a large entourage, Third Prince?”


    “You’re quite impatient, Young Master Mu,” the Third Prince said, then turned to the crowd, bowing. “I recently learned that there’s a demonic cultivator within our sect.”


    “As disciples of the Two Polarities Sect, it’s our duty to eliminate demons…”


    He paused, then added, “Of course, I wouldn’t want to wrongfully accuse anyone, so I borrowed the Demon Measuring Ruler from Metamorphic Jewel Peak.”


    He retrieved a small ruler from his sleeve. “This ruler will reveal the location of any demonic cultivators.”


    The Demon Measuring Ruler!


    The disciples stared at the ruler, recognizing it instantly. Sёarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was from Metamorphic Jewel Peak. It wasn’t spirit imbued, but it was still effective at detecting demonic cultivators.


    As expected of the Third Prince… Even within the Two Polarities Sect, he has connections…


    He tossed the ruler into the air, and it spun, then slowly came to a stop.


    The arrow pointed towards the Garden of Heavenly Harmony, and a faint pink light emanated from its surface.


    Demonic aura!


    The disciples gasped, their expressions filled with shock and disbelief.


    They had been skeptical of the Third Prince’s accusations, but the ruler, it wouldn’t lie…


    There was a demonic cultivator in this pavilion!


    The Third Prince looked at Mu Zhi’an, his expression calm. “Young Master Mu, are you aware of this demonic cultivator’s presence?”


    Mu Zhi’an didn’t answer, simply lowering his gaze.


    He had finally taken the bait…