Mu Qing was Pleasantly Surprised

"A-ahem," Mu Qing coughed dryly twice, interrupting the man and woman who were entwined in their sweet talk. "Your Royal Highness, I wonder if this is…"

Only then did Ye Tianfeng come to his senses. He had actually neglected his master in order to comfort Mu Ting'er just now. Thinking about this, a hint of guilt crossed his face.

"Lord Mu, Ting'er, this is my master, Alchemist Tian Yuan of Qingyun School."

Like a heavy blow, this was chiseled directly into Mu Qing's head.

It wasn't long before he got over his surprise. He hurriedly stepped forward with an ingratiating smile on his face. "So it's Master Tian Yuan, who has graced us with his presence! I didn't know your identity earlier. May Master forgive me for being neglectful."

Tian Yuan nodded proudly, his eyes sweeping over the pale Mu Ting'er, and he said, ''Is this the woman Feng'er mentioned? Pretty good. Feng'er has always had a good eye."

After being complimented by Tian Yuan, Mu Ting'er's complexion slowly recovered and she leaned shyly into Ye Tianfeng's embrace.

"I wonder if that one just now is…" Tian Yuan frowned and asked flippantly.

"That's my eldest daughter," Mu Qing hurriedly replied. "Because her meridians are blocked, she's a waste who can't cultivate. Moreover, she has never had anyone to discipline her since she was young, so she has developed a wilful and unruly nature, treating others with contempt. Ting'er has suffered a lot from her bullying at home."

"Hmm." Tian Yuan nodded faintly. "Both of them are the daughters of the Mu family, but they're truly worlds apart. It was a wise choice that Feng'er broke off his engagement with her."

At this point, Tian Yuan could have never imagined that the waste he ignored was in fact the peerless genius that Wu Yu was secretly searching for.

"Oh, right. I'm here regarding the matter Feng'er has requested. He said your daughter is now a third-ranked warrior. I have here a Human rank, high-grade Azure Essence Pill. After taking it, she can break through to the fourth rank."

"What?" Mu Qing's entire body was taut. A Human rank Azure Essence Pill? Did he hear him right?

Mu Ting'er had also forgotten the pain from earlier and stared at Tian Yuan blankly.

Tian Yuan enjoyed their reverence, with a faint smile on his lips. He flicked his fingertips and a pill shot towards Mu Ting'er. "I hope you won't disappoint me in the Big Genius Tournament in a few months."

For a moment, Mu Ting'er caught the pill and lowered her head slightly, her long eyelashes shielding the smugness in her eyes.

"Yes, Master Tian Yuan. I won't let you down."

Mu Ruyue, so what if you're the authentic Miss of the Mu Family? I, Mu Ting'er, am the adopted daughter—But the result? Your fiancé loves me, and your father and sister support me.

Lastly, Master Tian Yuan even gave me a pill he refined.

A Human rank, high-grade Azure Essence Pill will perhaps forever be out of reach for someone like you. And I robbed all these from you.

Raising her eyes slightly, Mu Ting'er always kept her head down so no one noticed the viciousness hidden in her eyes.

Mu Ruyue had just stepped into the room when a black figure blocked the light in front of her.

Yan Jin's sword eyebrows flew up with a shallow smile on his handsome and domineering face, seemingly smiling at the young girl standing in front of him.

"Girl, why did you come back so late?"

Mu Ruyue frowned as she swept him a glance. "Didn't I tell you before? Don't revert to your human form so easily; it'd be troublesome if you get caught."

"Haha, girl, don't worry. With my strength, anyone who approaches won't be able to detect me."

Yan Jin sat down and poured himself a cup of tea, raising his brows at Mu Ruyue. He had to admit that this girl was now rather young in both looks and figure, but after cultivation, she was bound to grow into a peerless beauty.

Mu Ruyue paid him no more attention and took out the herbs she'd bought from the herb shop. She placed her palms gently over the herbs and wisps of faint qi flowed out of her palm…