Chapter 4: Who the Hell Are You?
Outside the window, it had unknowingly started to rain heavily. The raindrops fell along the eaves like strings of pearl curtains, and the water splashed on the ground, creating a misty scene on the surface.
Mu Zhi’an turned his head to look at the window, lightly tapping on the desk with his fingers. He didn’t immediately answer, but instead gazed at the curtain of rain by the window, as if pondering something.
It was currently unclear what the identity of the black-robed man was. If he agreed, he would likely be working with this mysterious black-robed man to get rid of Ye Yu, who was a “chosen one”.
At that time, with Bai Ruoxi’s marriage agreement gone, it would be much simpler to manipulate things behind the scenes and make her his.
But could things really go so smoothly?
Ye Yu, as the “protagonist”, was someone blessed with great luck. Trying to get rid of him probably wouldn’t be so easy.
Also, the other party coming to find him, without needing to think, must have investigated certain things and knew that he, the eldest young master of the Mu family, was notorious for being lewd, so they used Bai Ruoxi as bait to try to lure him.
If he refused the black-robed man’s invitation… Firstly, there was a high possibility of being targeted by this mysterious fellow. Moreover, the other party might go seek cooperation with other forces in Tianxuan City.
After considering the pros and cons for a bit, Mu Zhi’an suddenly asked, “Who are you?”
The black-robed man’s voice was hoarse as he slowly spoke, “Who I am is not important. What’s important is that without Ye Yu, it’s very important for you.”
He continued to entice, “A girl as outstanding as Miss Bai shouldn’t be with a waste. She herself is also dissatisfied with this marriage. Only by getting rid of Ye Yu can you obtain that woman, Young Master Mu.”
“Cooperating with me is advantageous and harmless for you.”
Who the f*ck are you… Mu Zhi’an wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, remaining silent for a moment before raising his head with a smile, “Alright, once it’s done, Bai Ruoxi is mine. As for that Ye Yu, he’s useless to me. If you want him, take him away.”
The black-robed man grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, and extended his hand, “Young Master Mu is a smart man. Happy to cooperate.”
As he spoke, he inadvertently retracted the poisoned needle in his other sleeve.
Just now, if Mu Zhi’an had refused, those poisoned needles would be in Mu Zhi’an’s body now.
“Happy to cooperate.”
Mu Zhi’an grasped the black-robed man’s hand.
“Young Master Mu, I will bring news to you in the next two days. At that time, I’ll have to rely on you.” The black-robed man’s cold gaze stared into Mu Zhi’an’s eyes, the corners of his mouth curving into a callous arc.
“It’s just a win-win cooperation.” Mu Zhi’an showed a gentle smile.
Seeing the black-robed man off, it was only after a good while that Mu Zhi’an retracted his gaze, his eyes carrying a few more hints of solemnity.
The person just now was a Spirit Refinement realm cultivator… Undoubtedly, he should be a force that infiltrated from outside Tianxuan City. Although it was unknown what the other party’s reason for wanting to obtain Ye Yu was, it was still necessary to be cautious.
As for agreeing to cooperate, at least from the plan’s perspective, there was no harm to the Mu family.
However, he still needed to be careful and take precautions… Mu Zhi’an pondered for a bit before raising his head to look behind a certain cabinet to his left and said, “Sister Mengrou, you can come out now.”
As Mu Zhi’an’s voice fell, from behind the cabinet to his left, a graceful figure quietly appeared in his field of vision.
The woman wore a plain long dress, her proud bosom propping up the fabric. A strand of hair slid down her delicate and cold face, her gaze calmly fixed on Mu Zhi’an.
“Sorry for the trouble just now, Sister Mengrou.” Mu Zhi’an turned his head to look at Wei Mengrou with a smile.
The black-robed man’s intelligence was still lacking. He thought he had investigated all the information about the Mu family, but never expected that the Mu family would value Mu Zhi’an so much that even an inconspicuous maidservant by his side was a Spirit Refinement realm expert.
Just now, if the black-robed man had attempted to make a move, he would have faced Wei Mengrou’s fatal strike before that.
In simple terms, the black-robed man only saw the second layer, thinking Mu Zhi’an was the first layer. But in reality, Mu Zhi’an was on the fifth layer.
It was precisely because he knew Wei Mengrou was by his side that Mu Zhi’an dared to chat with the black-robed man so calmly just now.
“That person is very formidable.” Wei Mengrou looked in the direction the black-robed man left and softly said.
Mu Zhi’an glanced at the maidservant with perky breasts and a slender waist, and said, “If Sister Mengrou made a move, is there confidence in capturing him?”
“Thirty percent.”
Wei Mengrou turned her head to look over. Seeing Mu Zhi’an who seemed a bit surprised, she continued, “If serious, sixty percent.”
“Even if he escapes, he can’t leave the Mu family. Old Ren is waiting at the door.” Wei Mengrou continued.
Mu Zhi’an nodded slightly.
Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Spirit Refinement, Reversion, Enlightenment, Convergence, these were the six major realms of mortal cultivation. Each step into a new realm was a qualitative change.
The old master was at the seventh level of Spirit Refinement. If he was willing, the black-robed man just now wouldn’t be able to leave.
However, there was temporarily no need to do so. Before investigating the other party’s identity and why he wanted to obtain Ye Yu, it was best not to startle the snake in the grass.
Wei Mengrou continued, “What do you plan to do? Assist him in getting rid of Ye Yu?”
Mu Zhi’an lightly shook his head, “I need to investigate that person’s identity just now. Also… why would he value a waste? There should still be some secret to Ye Yu. Otherwise, there’s no need for a Spirit Refinement realm expert to go to such lengths.”
“I will arrange for people to investigate this matter.” Wei Mengrou nodded slightly and continued, “What about Bai Ruoxi?”
“She should have asked you for help, right?”
Mu Zhi’an showed a gentle smile, “She did ask me, but we’ll have to see what benefits the Bai family can offer.”
“Like sending Bai Ruoxi to you as a concubine?” Wei Mengrou glanced at Mu Zhi’an from the side.
Mu Zhi’an shook his head, “What I want is not Bai Ruoxi.”
Women would only affect the speed of his cultivation.
“Hmph.”
Wei Mengrou didn’t hide her disdain for Mu Zhi’an at all. Looking at this gentle and handsome young man, she indifferently said, “I’ll wait for you at the training grounds first.”
Very clearly, Mu Zhi’an’s past actions made this maidservant completely unwilling to believe his words.
Towards this, Mu Zhi’an only smiled and didn’t explain further.
In any case, Wei Mengrou would know at that time that he didn’t lie today.
He had absolutely no interest in that number one beauty of Tianxuan City!
