Chapter 128 Sister Mu Wanning

Half a day later, in Tianjian City, one of the four major cities under the jurisdiction of the Wandao Sword Sect, its prosperity and flourishing state were far beyond that of the ordinary cities or even the chaotic city-states in the Demonic Path regions that Xiao Ming had seen in the past.

Walking along the wide, clean main road paved with white bricks, he saw pavilions standing in great numbers, with carved beams and painted rafters; the flying eaves and bracket sets fully displayed an immortal atmosphere and ancient heritage.

Shops lined both sides of the street, selling everything from Medicinal Pills, Talismans, spiritual materials, and Magical Artifacts needed by ordinary Cultivators, to rare and exotic treasures and ancient secret records. They were dazzling to the eyes and permeated with Spiritual Qi.

Pedestrians came and went like a weave of fabric, their Auras mixed yet powerful. Among them, there was no lack of Golden Core or Nascent Soul Cultivators, and one could even vaguely sense the faint, passing Auras of Soul Transformation Cultivators. Within the orderly atmosphere lay a profound and unfathomable strength.

Xiao Ming (whose appearance was now that of "Mu Changge") walked slowly, his gaze sweeping calmly over the surrounding scenery, though he nodded inwardly.

It was indeed a core city directly governed by a top-tier Sect that dominated the region; whether in scale, order, or the richness of cultivation resources, it was far beyond anything he had previously experienced.

Following the memories he had devoured, he passed through several increasingly quiet streets and alleys where the guards were vaguely more rigorous, finally stopping before a vast and magnificent mansion.

With vermilion gates and high walls, guarded by Auspicious Beasts, above the lintel, the two gilded ancient seal characters for "Mu Family" possessed a majestic Aura, with Sword Intent vaguely flowing through them, manifesting its ancient and extraordinary nature.

According to Mu Changge's memories, the Mu Family was considered a top-ranking ancient clan within Tianjian City and even the entire Wandao Sword Sect territory; their ancestors had produced powerful beings who had undergone Ascension to the Upper Realm, and their heritage was profound.

His gaze swept over the guards standing solemnly at the entrance, and Xiao Ming felt a slight tremor in his heart. Even the people guarding the gate had the cultivation of the Golden Core Stage, and their Auras were refined, their gazes like lightning; they were clearly Family death soldiers who had undergone strict training. This level of pomp and strength was truly not to be underestimated.

His expression remained unchanged, and carrying the casual arrogance from his memories, he walked straight toward the gate.

The servants and guards at the gate were initially alert, but upon seeing the person's face, they instantly restrained their Auras and bowed in unison, their postures extremely respectful: "Welcome back to the mansion, Young Lord!"

Xiao Ming imitated Mu Changge's mannerisms from his memories, nodding slightly in response, and without stopping his steps, he headed toward the depths of the mansion, in the direction of the courtyard that belonged to "himself."

He had already made his calculations: by borrowing this identity, not only could he gain many conveniences in Tianjian City, but he could also naturally join the Wandao Sword Sect (according to his memories, he was soon going to Cultivate within the Wandao Sword Sect).

That kind of behemoth, which gathered the talents of an entire region, must have an abundance of "Opportunities," and there were likely not a few "Children of Fortune"... When the time came, it would be the moment for him, the "hunter," to fully display his skills.

Of course, if there were any stunning Fairies or noble beauties along the way... Hmm, he would naturally "accept" them all as well.

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl into a wicked arc that only he understood, and his steps instantly became a little lighter.

Just as he reached the entrance of his own exquisite, magnificent, and Spiritual Qi-filled courtyard, a female voice, cold as ice springs striking jade and carrying a hint of natural arrogance, came from not far behind him, clearly entering his ears: "Mu Changge, Father is summoning you to see him immediately."

Xiao Ming's advancing steps faltered almost imperceptibly, but in an instant, he realized his current identity. He quickly adjusted his facial muscles and gaze, hiding all the depth and calculation in his heart, and instead put on the arrogant expression that Mu Changge should have, slowly turning around.

He saw a slender, graceful, light-blue figure standing beside a fairly ancient spiritual plant at the corner of the corridor.

The person was wearing a light blue gradient gauze dress of noble texture, the skirt hem cascading like flowing clouds, outlining a waist that could be held in one hand and a slender figure. She wore a matching light gauze long robe over it, with delicate patterns embroidered in silver thread on the cuffs and collar, revealing nobility within simplicity. Her dark hair was like a waterfall, hanging softly behind her, with a few strands of loose hair brushing against her cheeks, which were as white as jade.

What made it most difficult to look away from was her countenance. Her brows were dark without needing to be drawn, her lips red without needing to be painted, and her skin was fairer than snow, smooth and flawless. Her pair of eyes were particularly captivating; they were a rare pale gold, sacred and bright, yet seemingly containing a majesty that commanded submission.

She just stood there quietly, looking over with a calm gaze, naturally revealing a majestic Aura like an empress on a tour. That was not pressure intentionally released, but a nobility and extraordinariness deeply planted in her bones and blood, engraved in her Soul, making the air around her seem to become stagnant and solemn; even though she was just standing there, it was as if she already stood above ten thousand people.

At this moment, those eyes were falling calmly and without ripples onto Xiao Ming (Mu Changge). The gaze was not sharp, but carried a natural scrutiny and a faint sense of detachment, as if she were not looking at her blood-related younger brother, but at a subject or object that needed to be evaluated.

A flash of amazement quickly crossed Xiao Ming's eyes, and he inwardly praised: 'Damn, the genes of this Mu Family... are really not bad!'

In a flash of thought, he had retrieved information about this woman from Mu Changge's memory fragments, and at the same time, he subconsciously activated the System's investigation function (the basic functions were still available).

[Name: Mu Wanning] [Physique: Human Emperor Body (Hidden)] [Realm: Soul Transformation Early Stage] [Luck Rank: Cyan] [Recent Opportunity: One day later, unexpectedly obtain an Evil Path Cultivation Technique at the auction house, causing cultivation to skyrocket...]

"Human Emperor Body? Cyan Luck!?" Xiao Ming's heart shook violently, and he almost failed to maintain his superficial calm. One had to know that Cyan Luck was already extraordinary, usually a configuration for protagonists, and yet this woman was not a "Child of Fortune"? This could only mean that she must be hiding some huge secret.

'This woman is definitely not simple!' Xiao Ming instantly labeled Mu Wanning as "Wife." Putting aside her stunning beauty and figure, just this hidden "Human Emperor Body" and special Cyan Luck were of immeasurable value.

'Must take her down!' This thought emerged with extreme clarity. Whether as "prey" or as... a "collectible."

Immediately after, he realized the key point in Mu Wanning's words—the "Father" summoned him. This ice beauty was actually Mu Changge's older sister? Damn! Just thinking about it...

Suddenly, Xiao Ming's mind stirred, and a more "daring" and evil thought uncontrollably bubbled up: 'The son is handsome and extraordinary, the daughter is stunningly beautiful... Then what kind of grace must the Mu Family Matriarch have to be able to give birth to such children?'

A trace of indescribable excitement, mixed with exploration and a certain special interest, quietly grew and stirred in the bottom of his heart. It seemed this Mu Family was not just a good stepping stone, but possibly a "Treasure Trove" worth exploring in depth...

Just as those unspeakable thoughts quietly sprouted in Xiao Ming's heart, and his eyes unconsciously lingered for half a second on Mu Wanning's cold and stunningly beautiful face and graceful figure, Mu Wanning, who had been watching him coldly, frowned even tighter.

Her pair of pale gold eyes were as sharp as swords, as if they could look directly into the Soul. Xiao Ming's momentary distraction and the deep, fleeting look in his eyes did not seem to escape her perception. This made her already indifferent expression turn even colder, containing hidden displeasure.

"Mu Changge!" she spoke again, her voice sounding even colder and more distant than before, carrying an unquestionable commanding tone, "Father is summoning you; are you deaf?"

This cold shout, carrying a faint pressure, was like cold water poured over his head, instantly dragging Xiao Ming back from those chaotic reveries.

Xiao Ming's mind trembled slightly, secretly thinking that this woman was not easy to deal with. He quickly adjusted his expression, appropriately revealing impatience and restrained anger, as if he had just been lost in thought.

He quickly flipped through the memory fragments in his mind, and the threads regarding the relationship between this pair of siblings clearly emerged: before the original Mu Changge activated the so-called "Sign-in System" and soared to the sky, he was just a playboy Young Lord with mediocre Aptitude who monopolized a large amount of the Family's resources due to his status as the legitimate son.

And Mu Wanning, his older sister, was far superior to him in terms of talent, Heart-Nature, and effort, yet due to the Family's old-fashioned concepts of favoring sons over daughters, the resources and attention she received were far less than her younger brother's, and she had long harbored resentment. The relationship between the two siblings was cold, with very little interaction, and Mu Wanning looked down on this good-for-nothing younger brother, usually speaking to him with such cold words.

'As expected, the relationship is not good.' Xiao Ming understood inwardly, and then made some more calculations, 'In this case, wanting to take down this high-mountain flower will probably take some effort; it seems... I will have to use some special methods.'

His thoughts flew, and several ideas flashed through his mind in an instant, but he temporarily suppressed them all. For now, dealing with the Mu Family Head's summons was the priority.

Therefore, he coldly "hmphed," lifted his chin slightly, and tossed out a stiff sentence: "Got it! Why the rush!"

After speaking, he no longer looked at Mu Wanning's cold, frost-like, and stunningly beautiful face, flicked his sleeves, turned around, and strode toward the direction of the Mu Family's main hall from his memories, leaving his back to that older sister whose expression was even colder.