Chapter 629: Chapter 629

For Mu Zhian, although the Western Regions and the Eastern Continent had had several conflicts in the past, and their relationship was extremely poor, this didn’t affect his cooperation with the Western Regions.

After all, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Now, with the Heavenly Dao as a common imaginary enemy, the Western Regions wouldn’t make any moves of betrayal in the short term.

But just in case, he needed another layer of insurance.

Bodhisattva Miao Yi was the best candidate for this insurance.

However, he had been struggling with how to win over this female Bodhisattva and hadn’t found a suitable opportunity.

And from Bodhisattva Miao Yi’s expression when she returned to the meditation room, it seemed that some unpleasant things had happened not long ago.

Perhaps this would be an opportunity.

“Your expression seems different from usual. Did something happen?” Mu Zhian asked with a concerned tone.

Bodhisattva Miao Yi naturally didn’t intend to tell Mu Zhian what had happened earlier and said calmly, “It’s just a small matter, Benefactor Mu doesn’t need to worry.”

Mu Zhian smiled and nodded, “Don’t worry, I’m mentally prepared.”

As he spoke, as if recalling something, he couldn’t help but sigh softly, “After we part this time, I don’t know when we’ll meet again.”

Bodhisattva Miao Yi said calmly, “If it’s destined, it’s not difficult to meet again, unless Benefactor Mu is trapped in the Forbidden Land of Reincarnation and can’t leave.”

But that was impossible. Even if Mu Zhian was really trapped in the Forbidden Land, someone would come and rescue him.

After all, the ones who wanted the Innate Celestial Furnace’s Spiritual Energy weren’t just those three Forbidden Lands.

“You don’t look very happy. Did something happen?” Mu Zhian asked.

Bodhisattva Miao Yi glanced at Mu Zhian, “Benefactor Mu is truly perceptive.”

Mu Zhian smiled, “Observing people’s emotional changes is something I’m good at.”

After saying that, he fell silent.

After a while, the female Bodhisattva gazed at Mu Zhian, “Aren’t you curious about what happened to me just now?”

“I am curious, but I don’t think you’ll answer even if I ask. You’ll tell me when you want to.”

Hearing Mu Zhian’s words, Bodhisattva Miao Yi couldn’t help but be silent.

No matter what, the dispute between her and Manjushri Bodhisattva over the will of all beings was an internal matter of the Western Regions. Logically, it wasn’t convenient for Mu Zhian to know.

Even if they were cooperating with him now.

Then, she suddenly glanced at Mu Zhian, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

This young man had such thoughts about her again…

She couldn’t help but sigh softly, her usually cold tone now holding a hint of helplessness, “Young Master Mu already has a Dao Companion, why are you so persistent with me?”

“You don’t need to lie. I can see a person’s seven emotions and six desires. Before me, none of your desires can escape my eyes.”

“The Dao Rhyme you cultivate is truly troublesome.”

Mu Zhian smiled, “But since you’ve already said so, then I won’t hide it.”

Mu Zhian suddenly reached out and boldly grabbed the female Bodhisattva’s soft, small hand.

Before Bodhisattva Miao Yi could react, Mu Zhian said, “I do like you… but I will also respect your wishes. From now on, I won’t pester you anymore.”

Bodhisattva Miao Yi was stunned for a moment, then she said in a calm tone, “Since that’s the case, why did you hold my hand before, say those sweet nothings, and even tell me that I could also transcend with the help of the Innate Celestial Furnace?”

Mu Zhian said with a wry smile, “Would you believe me if I said I just couldn’t control my impulse at the time and simply wanted to express my inner thoughts?”

“I didn’t mean anything else, I just simply like you, that’s all.”

Bodhisattva Miao Yi was stunned, a slight flicker in her cold eyes.

If she hadn’t confirmed the sincerity in Mu Zhian’s eyes, and even felt his sincerity from the bottom of his heart, she would have suspected she had misheard.

This little cultivator, who already had a Dao Companion, actually said ‘like’ so directly?

Even though she could feel Mu Zhian’s sincerity, she still felt it was somewhat unreal.

This young man, wasn’t the Jade Empress enough for him?

And she was a Bodhisattva of the Western Regions… it was impossible between them.

Bodhisattva Miao Yi fell into a brief silence, casually glancing aside, not wanting to meet Mu Zhian’s sincere gaze again.

But after a moment of silence, she said softly, “Benefactor Mu, it’s impossible between us. If I agree to become your Dao Companion, my Bodhisattva status will change, and my resonance with the Heavenly Dao will no longer exist.”

Most of the great powers in the Nine Provinces chose to resonate with the Heavenly Dao, and the Western Regions were no exception.

However, the cultivation method of the Western Regions was rather special. Only by first inheriting the ‘fruit’ of the Western Regions could one resonate with the Dao.

And inheriting the Bodhisattva fruit required severing all emotional ties and eliminating the seven emotions and six desires.

But although that was the case, the Jade Empress’s Dao of Purifying the Heart was said to require detachment from emotions, but she didn’t seem to have forgotten them… in fact, she had become even more alluring.

“It’s fine, I can understand the Bodhisattva’s feelings. Actually, I also know you couldn’t possibly accept me.”

Mu Zhian raised his head, a helpless smile on his face, “Bodhisattva Miao Yi, I know some words might be blasphemous to you, because the Dharma cultivated in the Western Regions requires severing the seven emotions and six desires, to be desireless.”

“But before I leave, I want to express my true feelings, at least without any regrets.”

His tone was filled with deep sincerity.

This time, Bodhisattva Miao Yi was silent for a long time.

Although her Buddhist heart had always been firm, Mu Zhian’s words made her somewhat confused.

Rejecting the advances of mortal cultivators was a common thing for a Bodhisattva of the Western Regions.

Because in the past, those cultivators were only interested in her beauty.

And Mu Zhian… mmm, seemed to also be interested in her beauty.

But unlike others, this young man was very sincere, and… the Spiritual Energy of the Innate Celestial Furnace was truly wonderful.

“I’ll take my leave then.”

Mu Zhian didn’t give the female Bodhisattva any more time to think. He just gave her one last, lingering look, then cupped his hands and turned to leave the room.

Bodhisattva Miao Yi was stunned and subconsciously said, “Where are you going?”

Her eyes were complex, and she subconsciously took half a step forward.

But in the end, she stood still, not stopping him.

Mu Zhian looked back at the female Bodhisattva and said in a low voice, “Didn’t you also say that the day of the deal between the Western Regions and the Forbidden Lands is approaching? I should go and prepare in advance.”

“Also, let me give you one last piece of advice. The Heavenly Dao has humanity, which means that resonating with it means being controlled by it. If possible, it’s best to give up on resonating with the Heavenly Dao as soon as possible.”

With that said, he didn’t hesitate any longer and turned towards the door of the meditation room.

He didn’t intend to persuade Bodhisattva Miao Yi to resonate with the New Heavenly Dao. After all, you couldn’t force a melon to be sweet, there was no need.

Bodhisattva Miao Yi quietly watched Mu Zhian’s departing back.

For some reason, seeing him leave so resolutely, the female Bodhisattva’s heart felt an indescribable sense of loss.

Just as Mu Zhian was about to step out the door, a cold voice suddenly came from behind, “Can I ask you a question?”

“You pursued me, and even expressed your affection for me, was it because of my appearance and this body, or do you have other feelings?”

Silence filled the meditation room.

Mu Zhian slowly turned around and looked at Bodhisattva Miao Yi.

“Undoubtedly, you are a very beautiful woman… Even among the people I’ve met, you are a top-tier beauty. But the reason I pursued you wasn’t just for such vulgar reasons as beauty or body.”

He gracefully walked to Bodhisattva Miao Yi’s front, looked up at the woman in white standing on the lotus flower, and said softly, “Your face of all beings reminds me of a woman I saw when I was born.”

“That’s a memory I only recalled not long ago. I’m sure that woman wasn’t my mother, but she was very gentle. Her face looked very tired at the time, there were even tear stains, but strangely, she was smiling… a very warm smile.”

“Although that face is now so blurry that I can barely remember it, I have a very nostalgic feeling.”

“From your face of all beings, I saw that blurry but very, very beautiful face.”

Bodhisattva Miao Yi’s eyes flickered slightly, and she asked, “I know that the higher a cultivator’s realm, the more they can recall their childhood memories… But you’ve been at Soul Transformation for a while now, why did you only recall this memory recently?”

“It’s probably because the shielded destiny is gradually disappearing,” Mu Zhian said softly.

The original Nine Provinces seemed to be covered by an invisible black curtain, and now, that black curtain was gradually being eroded by the impending Heavenly Dao.

Mu Zhian had originally thought that the blurry face in his memory might be the Sect Master, but he quickly dismissed this idea.

Because in his impression, with Sect Master Sister’s calm and composed personality, it was impossible for her to show a smile of tears of joy.

“Of course, in my eyes, you are not a substitute for that person. Now I want to cherish the person before me more.”

At this moment, Mu Zhian’s eyes were filled with deep affection, a wisp of pink aura seeming to emanate from his dark eyes.

For some reason, a strong desire surged in Bodhisattva Miao Yi’s heart.

Not only because of the temptation of the Innate Celestial Furnace’s Spiritual Energy, but also because of Mu Zhian’s sincerity, which was shaking her will.

And just as Bodhisattva Miao Yi’s mind was in a state of chaos, Mu Zhian suddenly reached out and grabbed one of her wrists, then gently pulled, stepping onto the lotus flower, and roughly pulling her slender waist into his embrace.

Bodhisattva Miao Yi didn’t resist at all.

With her abilities, it would have been easy to stop Mu Zhian’s actions, but she didn’t.

She just lowered her head slightly, like a compassionate mother, placed her hand on the back of Mu Zhian’s head, gently stroking his hair, letting him hold her delicate body in his embrace.

“Sorry, I couldn’t hold back anymore…”

Mu Zhian gazed at the female Bodhisattva affectionately and said softly, “If you want to refuse, there’s still time.”

After saying that, under Bodhisattva Miao Yi’s for the first time flustered gaze, he kissed her on the red lips.

Although it was just a touch of the lips, and she had even taken the initiative to try it before, ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ noⅴelfire.net

the feeling of Mu Zhian taking the initiative was completely different from her taking the initiative that time.

That gentle touch and warm breath, it was almost enough to make one forget all their troubles, wanting to just immerse themselves in this forbidden love.

Bodhisattva Miao Yi’s body trembled slightly, but she still kept a straight face, only a hint of shyness in her cold, glass-like eyes as she subconsciously took half a step back.

But Mu Zhian seized the opportunity, held the female Bodhisattva’s slender waist, and pressed her down.

Bodhisattva Miao Yi was pressed against the floor, her delicate brows furrowing slightly, her small, soft hands at a loss, looking helpless.

Their faces were close, their breaths seemingly mingling. After gazing at her for a long time, the young man couldn’t help but praise, “As expected of a Bodhisattva of the Western Regions, so beautiful.”

This was indeed a sincere compliment, but with this young man’s rich romantic experience, he had probably said this to countless women… Just as this thought flashed through Bodhisattva Miao Yi’s mind, before she could speak, her small mouth was once again captured by Mu Zhian, feeling the soft touch of his lips.

Time passed silently.

After an unknown amount of time, the originally tense delicate body gradually relaxed. The female Bodhisattva slowly opened her hazy eyes, her beautiful face burning hot, a hint of affection in her brow, letting Mu Zhian have his way with her.

These were not emotions a Bodhisattva of the Western Regions should have.

This was Nalanda Temple. Being intimate in such a place was not allowed.

But her strength seemed to have been drained, and she had no power to push Mu Zhian away.

Or rather, she didn’t want to push him away.

Ever since she first tried the Spiritual Energy of the Innate Celestial Furnace, she had fallen in love with that feeling.

With her rule strengthening in the Western Regions, it would have been easy to push Mu Zhian away, even suppress him.

Because she was deliberately seducing the young man before her, craving the nourishment of the Innate Celestial Furnace.

Not just the little bit of Spiritual Energy she got from kissing, but more… more cauldron Spiritual Energy.

Bodhisattva Miao Yi’s small, soft hands gripped her plain white skirt, and she slowly opened her eyes, which now held a hint of charm.

Then, she cupped the young man’s face, leaned close to his ear, and said in a voice that was both unfamiliar and sweet, even to herself:

“Do as you please, don’t be shy~”