He Mulong was leisurely fishing on Dragon Island every day.
He initially thought that it wouldnât be long before Mu Bingxin would obediently yield and seek him out.
Yet after waiting for three days, there was no sign of movement.
He couldnât help but find it strange, so he summoned Liu Sheng and said, "Disciple, go and inquire if Mu Bingxin has made any recent moves."
Liu Sheng accepted the order and left, but returned swiftly on a tunneling light. After landing, he reported, "Master, something is amiss. Itâs heard that Elder Mu has repelled several Demon Dao Cultivators recently, and after visiting several Great Clans within the Inner Sea this morning, she returned to the Peng Yuan Sect."
He Mulong frowned inwardly; Mu Bingxinâs resistance and evasion were anticipated, yet her indifference was somewhat unusualâalmost as if she had gained some backing.
Upon this thought, he couldnât stay seated. However, as he rose, he slowly sat back down, stroking his beard deep in thought, and his eyes flickered momentarily. He said, "Liu Sheng, bring someone for me."
Liu Sheng cupped his hands, saying, "Please instruct, Master."
He Mulong whispered a few words into his ear, and Liu Sheng nodded repeatedly, bowing deeply, "Disciple will go at once."
With those words, he set off on a tunneling light, disappearing into the sky.
He Mulong remained seated for a teaâs time, then called out as he lifted his tunneling light, flying out towards the sea.
Within an hour, he saw a sea boat splitting the waves ahead. He gathered his mana, leaping forward and blocking the way. Pointing downward, he released a stream of Gang Qi that landed at the shipâs prow, calling loudly, "Elder Mu, please come out and meet."
A white light glided lightly, flying from the boat before halting before He Mulong. The light dispersed, revealing Mu Bingxin with lotus feet upon clouds, standing in the azure sky with an aloof demeanor, saying, "So it is True Master He. What is the reason for stopping me?"
True Master He frowned and said, "Elder Mu, have you not read the communication from the Old Daoist?"
Mu Bingxinâs tone carried a hint of mockery, "I have indeed read that letter, but the proposal from True Master He seems unsuitable to me, so letâs simply forget it."
True Master He observed carefully and sensed that something had changed with Mu Zhenrenâs attitude, indicating that she no longer feared the Taihao Sectâs threats.
He pondered quietly, realizing that pressing too hard might not be wise now. Thus, he softened his tone, "Junior Sister Mu, through these millennia, without the protection of our Taihao Sect, the Peng Yuan Sect might have long vanished. Generations of disciples from both our sects often formed matrimonial alliances. Now, with the Demon Tribulation arising, we should face challenges together. If Junior Sister has any concerns, you may let me know. Do not let temporary emotions harm the entire sect."
Mu Zhenrenâs brows raised sharply, retorting, "You claim I am harming the sect? How ludicrous! Indeed, the Taihao Sect and Peng Yuan Sect have strong ties, but that is old history. Over the past century, every outstanding disciple from my sect was taken by you Taihao Sect to form Daoist couples, resulting in merely three achieving Hua Dan in the last hundred years. What is the Taihao Sectâs scheme, do you think I am unaware? Do not assume everyone is a fool! You simply fear my Peng Yuan Sect might achieve the Grotto Heaven, completely refine the Jingchen Heavenly Palace, master the âChen Fire Six Imperial Techniques,â and overshadow your Taihao Sect."
As she spoke halfway, True Master Heâs expression changed dramatically. Unexpectedly, Mu Zhenren revealed such secret matters. If overheard or spread to the Six Great Demon Sects, it would be highly detrimental to Taihao Sect. Thus he roared, "Silence!"
His roar was thunderous, causing waves below to churn, drowning out the latter part of Mu Zhenrenâs voice.
In the large boatâs cabin, Xu Daoist and Zhang Yan sat facing each other.
Upon hearing this, Xu Daoist chuckled, "Mu Female Immortalâs words were likely said deliberately for Fellow Daoist to hear."
Zhang Yan shook his head with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Mu worries too much. Since Iâve promised to handle this matter, I wonât abandon it midway, even without that Dao Technique, Iâll aid her."
Outside, He Mulong repeatedly advised, exhausting all persuasive words, but still failed to sway Mu Bingxinâs heart.
This was due to him initially pressing too hard, causing Mu Bingxin to feel aversion. Additionally, with Zhang Yan as her support, the gap between the two sides widened, leaving no possibility of reconciliation.
He Mulong thought inwardly, "Since itâs like this, donât blame me for not showing courtesy. For now, I can only exert heavy pressure."