The Mu family had prepared a very comfortable guest room for Yun Feng. Under the personal care of Lady Zi, no one dared to disturb him easily. After dinner in the evening, Yun Feng returned to his own room, and Qu Lan also went back. The two rooms were adjacent, which was convenient.
With a wave of his hand, the space was completely sealed off. Yun Feng's mind stirred and he took out the dragon-shaped jade pendant. The radiant light that had been hiding in the shadows looked extremely exhausted, as if its energy had been depleted since it emerged from the Dragon Temple. A dark glow flashed by, and the radiant light quickly disappeared into the dragon-shaped jade pendant. Yun Feng saw this and was slightly taken aback.
"I'm going back, I've already reached my limit for this trip. I need to go back and continue resting." Yao Guang's voice came through, followed by silence. Yun Feng smiled, she was very curious about Yao Guang's true form, but since he said she would see it sooner or later, there was no rush.
Yunsheng and Muxiaojin, who were meditating with their eyes closed on the tenth floor of Longting, heard Yunfeng's voice, "Big brother, Xiaojin!"
Both of them were overjoyed, stood up, "Xiao Feng, are you okay?" asked Mu Xiao Jin with concern. Yun Feng smiled, "I'm fine now, we've arrived at a place, let's get out first and talk later."
Both nodded, a flash of light passed between the two and they came out of the Dragon Temple. When they came out, Mu Xiaojin's complexion turned slightly pale, she subconsciously looked around, her lips moving slightly.
"What's wrong?" Yun Sheng noticed that Mu Xiao Jin was not feeling well, and asked a question. Mu Xiao Jin shook her head, and looked at Yun Feng with a pair of big eyes. Yun Feng walked over, "Xiao Jin, I think you know where this is."
Mo Xiao Jin nodded slightly, her lips opening and closing softly, "The Mo family."
Yun Sheng was stunned, Yun Feng gently patted Mu Xiao Jin's shoulder, "Mu family, you will have to come back sooner or later, after all, the blood flowing in your body is that of the Mu family, and Mu Cang Hai is no exception. Escapism can't solve any problems."
Mo Xiao Jin's body swayed slightly, Yun Xiang stood beside her considerately without making a sound. He knew that Mo Xiao Jin had been hiding concerns in her heart, as long as she was willing to speak, they would be willing listeners.
Mei Xiao Jin lightly bit her lip, Yun Feng smiled slightly and held Mei Xiao Jin's hand in his palm, "Xiao Jin, you still have us."
Mu Xiao Jin's eyes reddened slightly, her hand subconsciously pressed against her chest, where Mu Can Hai's ashes were placed. She had always worn it close to her heart, no matter where she went, she wanted to bring her brother with her.
A long-sealed past, a memory that was unbearable to recall, finally unfolded in the slightly trembling voice of Mo Xiao Jin.
Inside the city of Mu, the Mu family is the largest. The entire small town is under the management of the Mu family. The head of the Mu family, Mu Zhenhua, is a successful and wealthy man who has both power and money. He is also very handsome, which makes many women eager to enter the Mu family and gain his favor.
Mu Zhenhua is also an ordinary man, and naturally, beautiful women would not be rejected. The Mu family gradually expanded, with Mu Zhenhua alone having several women, and his legitimate wife also tacitly approved of this and had to accept it.
Mu Canghai and Mu Xiaojin were both born to the legitimate wife of the Mu family. According to the rules, they had the first right to inherit Mu Zhenhua's property. However, the legitimate wife was weak in character and had no ability to manage affairs, so the two children had not had a good life since birth.
Other women's provocative and abusive behavior, as well as occasional fights, left the two children with scars all over their bodies. Mu Canhai also took on a protective role from a young age, protecting his mother and younger brother, who inherited her gentle personality, as well as their mother.
Mu Zhenhua was too busy with his career to pay attention to the affairs of the mansion, and the power within the mansion should have been managed by the first wife, but it was taken away by a woman, who was Mu Yinghua's mother, Purple Lady.
Mu Zhenhua's indifference to Mu Canghai and Mu Xiaojin siblings made these people even more ruthless. When Mu Zhenhua was not around, Purple Lady thought of various ways to torture the two children under false pretenses, and what Shang Xue saw was exactly what happened at that time.
The days were spent in such hardship, after Lady Zi took control of all the power, she embezzled money and implemented cruel policies on Mu Zhenhua's legitimate wife and children, even reducing their daily meals to one meal a day. The weak and gentle legitimate wife could no longer bear it, for the sake of her own child, she wanted to reason with that woman, but was beaten to death by Lady Zi.
At that time, Mu Xiaojin was frightened and Mu Canghai was completely stunned. Their mother had gone out fine, but came back as a cold corpse, still clutching a blood-stained rice bag in her hand.
Mu Zhenhua learned that his wife had passed away, and he didn't even ask about the reason, hastily burying her. The two children were directly handed over to Mrs. Zi's care. At that time, Mu Canghai and Mu Xiaojin were already in their teens, how could they not know about Mrs. Zi's eyes that hid evil intentions? Not long after, Mu Zhenhua suddenly died, and everything in the Mu family reached a highly sensitive moment.
Two siblings escaped, on the eve of Mu Xiao Jin's participation in the Ma Sang School exam, the two siblings fled without regard for anything. No one in the Mu family knew that Mu Xiao Jin was a magician, and Mu Canghai's strength was also deeply hidden. To survive, to survive in this cruel Mu family, the two siblings hid everything, even if they were beaten all over their bodies, they would not reveal a single hint.
The two who escaped just met Yun Feng like that, and perhaps it was also the beginning of their fate changing.
At first, Mu Xiao Jin's voice was still stuttering and even trembling slightly, but later on, it had returned to normal. A pair of big eyes also bravely stared straight at Yun Feng, bravely staring straight at this unbearable memory of hers.
When Mu Xiao Jin finished speaking, Yun Sheng suddenly stretched out his arms, one hand pulled over Mu Xiao Jin's small body, and with a hug, he wrapped her entirely in his arms. Mu Xiao Jin's face turned red as she felt at a loss, being held so tightly in Yun Sheng's embrace for the first time.
Flushed-faced Mu Xiao Jin quietly nestled in Yun Sheng's arms, feeling the warmth of his chest, joyful bubbles rising in her heart, her small hands slowly grasped and tightly held onto Yun Sheng's collar.
Yun Feng suppressed the anger that kept rising in his heart, patted the top of Mu Xiao Jin's head, took a deep breath and pushed open the door to walk out.
The night breeze was cool, and the door behind Yun Feng closed softly. Inside were a pair of people embracing each other. Yun Feng looked up at the blue starry sky, where countless stars twinkled.
"It's so late, what are you still looking at?"
Yun Feng turned around and saw Qu Lan Yi's lazy figure leaning against the door frame, Yun Feng smiled faintly and walked past him into the room.
"Really? Isn't this an invitation to spend a good night together?" Qu Lan Yi looked at Yun Feng's approaching figure, her eyes curved into a smile, and she glanced at Yun Feng's room with a hint of deeper meaning, as if she knew that a romance was quietly budding inside.
Yun Feng didn't say a word, walked to Qu Lan's side, and her dark eyes sparkled slightly. "Do you know what I want to do most now?"
Qū Lán Yī's eyebrows slightly raised, "Massacre?"
Yun Feng smiled coldly, "Burn down the Mu family's mansion, one night is enough."
Qū Lán Yī listened, stunned for a moment, then smiled softly. Her hand slowly slid across Yún Fēng's cheek, "This is too uninteresting, but I did hear some good news."
"Good news?"
Qū Lán Yī nodded slightly, a hint of cunning flashing in her eyes. "However, you'll have to pay a price."
Yun Feng's expression turned cold, Qu Lan Yi chuckled and suddenly leaned forward, her hand swiftly grasping Yun Feng's arm, gently pulling her body closer, their faces now only a few millimeters apart, their breath spraying onto each other's skin, bringing a faint warmth.
The delicate features of the blue-clothed woman suddenly drew near, and Yun Feng only felt that his lips were touched by a warm thing, pressed hard once, and then the two bodies suddenly separated.
Qing Lanyi's fingers lightly brushed over her lips, her tongue slipped out, and she seductively licked them, batting her eyelashes, "I've received the payment, let me tell you."
"Hmm..." Yun Feng's fist, accompanied by a whistling wind sound, suddenly struck out, Qu Lan Yi dodged with a smile, looking at this little servant girl who had already been provoked by herself, her eyes and mouth were filled with uncontrollable laughter.
"Alright, alright, you won't do anything to me even if I take advantage of you." Qu Lan's palm grasped Yun Feng's fist and pulled her into his own embrace. Yun Feng's back sank into the warmth of his chest, and the redness on her cheeks deepened.
"In a few more days, it will be a big day for the Mu family." Qu Lan's words made Yun Feng stop her attack, and Qu Lan smiled, holding her even tighter. "I heard it's the Inheritance Conference, and the new heir of the Mu family is none other than Mu Yinghua."
Yun Feng's lips curled up with a cold smile as he pushed away Qu Lan Yi's embrace, taking a few steps back. "Heir? From now on, he is no longer one."
Yun Sheng and Mu Xiao Jin were once again sent to the Dragon Temple by Yun Feng. The inheritance conference of the Mu family, which would take place in a few days, was also told to Mu Xiao Jin. With the encouragement and support of Yun Feng and Yun Sheng, the Mu family would welcome its true heir at the inheritance conference!
These days, Mu Yinghua has been very diligent in coming to visit, showing great care and concern for Yun Feng and Qu Lanyi. Madame Zi occasionally comes to pay a visit as well. Apart from these two, Yun Feng hasn't seen anyone else from the Mu household.
Just after breakfast, Meiying Hua came trotting in, this time with Lady Zi. Both of their faces seemed to have a hint of joy, suggesting that something good had happened.
"Look at the two of you, beaming with joy. What good thing has happened?" Yun Feng and Qu Lan Yi sat at the table, looking at the two people with joyful faces. Calculating the time, it should be the day of the inheritance conference soon. The two were so happy, naturally because everything in the Mu family was about to truly fall into their hands.
"Yun Feng's words are indeed correct, in just three more days it will be the big day for the Mu family!" The purple lady was overjoyed, her face filled with happiness and joy. Mu Yinghua also had a joyful expression as she spoke to Yun Feng and Qu Lan Yi.
"Stay for the big day of the Mu family, you can't miss it." Mu Yinghua's tone was gentle, Yun Feng shivered, and Qu Lan Yi chuckled softly beside him.
"If it's you inviting us, we'll naturally stay behind, right Little Fengfeng?"
Yun Feng's mouth twitched a few times, seeing Mu Yinghua's eyes suddenly shining brightly. He coughed and skipped this topic, "What is the good news after all? Can you tell me about it?"
The purple lady watched the reaction of Qu Lianyi from the side, especially that sentence just now, not only ignited the fire in Mu Yinghua's heart, but also burned the fire in the purple lady's heart even more fiercely.
"I won't hide it from you, but the Mu family has been managed by me for several years. As a woman, I've also borne great pressure, and these years have been barely endured. The old master passed away early, and my elder sister's two children suddenly disappeared, we searched for a whole year but couldn't find them, probably something happened to them." Madame Zi's expression was sorrowful, if Yun Feng hadn't already known the inside story, he would have easily been deceived by this woman.
"It's a good thing that Yinghua has reached the age of inheritance, and I should also put down the burden on my shoulders." Madame Zi looked at Yinghua comfortingly, and Yinghua smiled.
"Don't worry, daughter, I will definitely take care of the Mu family." Mu Yinghua looked at Yun Feng and Qu Lan Yi, both of whom were automatically ignored.
"Madam Zi, you mentioned that the two children of the legitimate wife would not return. How did you know they wouldn't come back? If they do return, aren't you overstepping your authority?"
Madam Zi's expression stiffened for a moment, "This... after searching for a year, we still can't find them. Those two children have never come back either, and I don't have any way to deal with it."
"Why not hold the inheritance meeting while they are still around?" Yun Feng asked again, and Zifu's face clearly darkened. "Those two children are both younger than Yinghua, how can they manage the Mu family at such a young age! The old master wouldn't be willing to hand over the family business to them either!"
Yun Feng nodded thoughtfully, "If they return on the day of the Inheritance Conference, how will you all react?"
Lady Zi suddenly lifted her head, her face already unable to hold on, and Mu Yinghua saw it immediately and opened her mouth, "If they can come back, it's naturally better, isn't it, Mother?"
Madam Zi was taken aback for a moment before speaking up, "Yes! After all, it's the child of the legitimate wife, if they can come back then that's a different story..."
Yun Feng stopped asking questions, she believed that these few questions would make Mrs. Zi sit uneasily for several days. Mu Yinghua saw the awkward atmosphere and hastily spoke up, "Yun Feng, this time it's just right to ask you to be a witness, what do you think?"
Lady Zi heard and couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, her face once again calm and gentle, with a smile to greet others, "Yes, Yun Feng, act as a witness for the Mu family, just in case something unexpected happens in the future."
Yun Feng's red lips curled into a smile. "I'd be delighted to. From now on, if anything unexpected happens and someone wants to ask questions, they'll have to go through me first."
Lady Zi and Mu Yinghua both smiled, Qu Lan Yi and Yun Feng also smiled, the four people were smiling at each other, but their thoughts in their hearts were going in opposite directions.
Within three days of the Inheritance Conference, Mu City was bustling with excitement. The Mu Family's Inheritance Conference was a grand affair for Mu City, perhaps even more significant than the imperial power transition. To the people of Mu City, who would inherit the Mu family legacy was of utmost importance.
Muyinghua has already become the heir of the Mu family, and naturally, some people in the city remembered the two children born to the original wife of the old master of the Mu family. However, both children had disappeared without a trace for more than a year, and the people in the city more or less understood what was going on.
These days, Yun Feng and Qu Lan Yi also casually went to the town to take a walk, shaking off all the people from the Mu family. They naturally received the baptism of many eyes, and both of them were used to it. Along the way, they also heard many interesting things.
For example, how Mistress Zi treated the other concubines and children of Master Mu was to leave those younger than Mu Yinghua unharmed, but all those older than her had mysteriously died or disappeared.
Along the way, Yun Feng also knew about the cruel means of Mrs. Zi, who was ruthless and killed people without spilling blood. This woman's heart was vicious, poisonous, and disgusting enough.
The city of Mocheng has been managed more strictly in the past few days, with many officials and soldiers coming and going, seemingly searching for something. Yun Feng coldly smiled, thinking that Zifei had indeed been startled by her previous words, fearing that Mo Xiao Jin and Mo Canghai would pop out from somewhere, making her search a waste of effort.
The Mu family has been decorated with lanterns and streamers for the past few days, and many younger generations have also started to flatter Mu Yinghua, taking advantage of the last opportunity to win over the future master of the Mu family. Mu Yinghua has also been unexpectedly busy these past few days, and hasn't even had time to chat with Yun Feng and Qu Lan Yi. Before long, the day of the inheritance conference arrived.
Yun Feng woke up early in the morning and heard the hustle and bustle outside. Today was a big day for the Mu family, as the succession ceremony would be held on the square in front of the Mu family gate. At that time, most people in Mu City would come to watch and witness the birth of the new generation's master.
Yun Feng received the key, pushed open the door and saw Qu Lan Yi already waiting there. The two of them stood together in mid-air, looking down at the Mu family mansion below. Yun Feng gazed out at the square in front of the Mu family gate, where many people from Mu City had already gathered, even though the succession conference was still some time away.
Yun Feng's body suddenly slid across the sky, arriving at the gate of Mocheng City in a speed that was almost invisible to the naked eye. The dragon-shaped jade pendant in his hand flashed out, and Yun Sheng and Mo Xiao Jin came out of the Dragon Temple. As soon as they appeared, Yun Feng felt a different aura from before.
"Congratulations, big brother." Yun Feng said with a smile, and Yun Sheng smiled, "It's just a unified leadership level, to catch up with my sister, there is still a long way to go."
Yun Feng couldn't help but laugh and reached out to ruffle Xiao Jin's hair, "Xiao Jin, your strength is increasing at a rate that's far beyond my expectations."
Mo Xiao Jin revealed a sweet smile, now she was already an 8th rank magician, and could be considered a mid-to-high level expert.
"Are you ready?" Yun Feng's expression suddenly turned serious, and Mu Xiao Jin's small face also became serious. She took a deep breath, and her black eyes looked towards the city of Mu, where she and her brother once had a home, where they thought was their haven, but they were wrong.
But no matter what, what belongs to them they will take back!
"I'm ready, the things that belong to me and my brother, I must get them back!" Mu Xiao Jin's eyes changed, a sharpness she had never shown before appeared, making her entire gentle appearance stronger. Yun Sheng smiled reassuringly, "Don't worry, I'll be with you."
Mo Xiao Jin nodded, Yun Feng coughed, interrupting the two's tender gaze at each other. Mo Xiao Jin immediately blushed and looked at Yun Feng with some shyness.
"Cough, cough! Never mind when you became so close, let big brother accompany you for now. I'll wait for you over there, Xiao Jin!" Yun Feng's eyes curved upwards as he gave a comforting smile to Muo Xiao Jin, and together with Qu Lan Yi, they flew off into the distance. Qu Lan Yi leaned in close to Yun Feng and whispered, "Doesn't what's going on between your big brother and Muo Xiao Jin count as an illicit affair?"
Yun Feng's temple jumped a few times, "That's not an affair!"
Qū Lán Yī took another step closer, "Understood, understood, only between me and Xiao Feng Feng is considered an illicit affair."
Yun Feng didn't say a word, and another swift and fierce fire element shot towards Qu Lanyi. A white light blocked the attack in front of Qu Lanyi, intercepting Yun Feng's move. "Don't say it, don't say it."
The square in front of the Mu family's gate had already gathered a large number of people from Mujing. Early in the morning, the entrance to the Mu family was already crowded, and the people of Mujing were waiting for the opening of the Mu family's gate, waiting for the so-called Inheritance Conference.
When Yun Feng and Qu Lan Yi rushed back, they coincidentally ran into Zǐ Fūrén and Mù Yīng Huá who came to find them. Both Zǐ Fūrén and Mù Yīng Huá were dressed up, with beaming smiles on their faces. Yun Feng and Qu Lan Yi smiled and walked out together with the two of them. Along the way, someone whispered something in Zǐ Fūrén's ear, making her smile even more happily. After everyone left, Zǐ Fūrén spoke up, "Let's go, the Inheritance Conference is about to begin, we can't keep the people from Mù City waiting."
Yun Feng nodded, and mentally instructed Lan Yi and Xiao Huo to bring the meatballs back. Then Yun Feng and Qu Lanyi followed Purple Madam out of the Mu family's main gate.
As soon as the gate opened, a wave of heated discussion rushed forward. In the small square in front of the Mu family, all members of the Mu family were present and dressed up. When they saw Mrs. Zi come out, everyone stood up with great respect. The people of Mucity were on the periphery, keeping a distance from the Mu family.
"Look, there's the Summoner!"
"It can be said that I've seen it, and for this lifetime, there's no regret!"
"Where's her Familiar? If I can still see the Familiar of Contract, that would be something to brag about to others!"
This time's inheritance meeting seems to be hot, not the Mu family, but Yun Feng, who is a guest. Purple madam sits in the main seat, Mu Yinghua sits on one side, and Yun Feng and Qu Lan Yi sit on the other side. It can be seen that the Mu family attaches great importance to the two of them.
Xiao Huo and Lan Yi also rushed over, the appearance of the two demons caused a slight loss of control on the scene, people were both afraid and curious, wanting to get closer to see clearly but fearing that the demons would suddenly harm themselves. Rou Yuan jumped onto Yun Feng's shoulder with a bounce, sat down quietly, some children saw Rou Yuan, instantly revealing their eager eyes.
Lady Purple was very satisfied with the current situation, and she waved her hand to signal that the discussion should stop. Xiao Huo and Lan Yi stood behind Yun Feng, and Lady Purple's words were laced with an inexplicable pressure, as if she feared that the giant Fire Cloud Wolf would slap her at any moment. With a strained calmness, Lady Purple's face turned slightly pale as she began to speak in a composed tone.
"Today is a great day for the Mu family, and also a great day for the city of Mu! As everyone knows, after the old master of the Mu family passed away, I was the one who shouldered all the responsibilities alone! And today, the Mu family has finally found its successor, and the heavy burden on my shoulders can be put down!"
Madam Zi said this with a hint of excitement, while Mu Yingyong, sitting next to Mu Yinghua, stared at Xiao Huo with an uneasy expression. Xiao Huo's wolf-like eyes lazily swept over, and Mu Yingyong's face suddenly turned pale.
The people of Mocheng applauded and cheered at the right time, and Zifu raised her hand to signal. Mo Yinghua stood up beside her, "Today, the Mo family has won a noble guest! That is Cloud Empire's Summoner, Yun Feng! She will also witness this moment for the Mo family!"
Yun Feng smiled, her black eyes looking at Purple Lady and Mu Yinghua. Purple Lady took out a jade token and showed it to everyone, "This is the jade token that symbolizes all the power of the Mu family. Now, I will hand it over to the new master of the Mu family, Mu Yinghua!"
Muyinghua reached out to take it, at this moment a loud shout burst out from the crowd, "Wait!" Purple lady and Muyinghua were both stunned, Yunfeng and Qu Lanyi smiled as they looked at the girl who slowly walked out from behind the dispersing crowd.
The crowd parted, and the girl walked out slowly, a tender face stained with stubbornness and persistence, a pair of big eyes staring at Purple Lady and Mu Yinghua on the high platform. Purple Lady and Mu Yinghua were both taken aback, and neither of them could help but widen their black pupils.
The young girl walked steadily forward and smiled brightly at Lady Zi, "Auntie, won't you forget who I am?"
Madam Zi's body trembled slightly, and Mu Yinghua hastily supported her mother, her eyes fixed on the girl below, "You are..."
Madam Zi's hand suddenly gripped Mu Yinghua's arm, and someone in the crowd of onlookers from Mu City suddenly shouted out, "Isn't that...Mu Xiaojin?!"
"Yes, yes, it's really her! How did she come back? Where is Mu Canghai?"
Madam Zi's lips trembled slightly as she smiled at Xiao Jin below the stage, "Xiao Jin, you haven't come back for over a year, and now you're back just in time."
Mo Xiao Jin smiled, Yun Sheng encouraged her with a look, Mo Xiao Jin took a deep breath, her black eyes sank down, "I'm back, of course I'll take back what belongs to me and my brother!"
Lady Zi heard this and suddenly laughed, slightly pushing away Mu Yinghua. She narrowed her eyes, looking at Mu Xiao Jin and Yun Sheng below the stage, "Your thing? How? Do you think finding a helper can take over the Mu family? You don't even look at your own level! And what kind of man did you find, don't lose face!"
Yun Feng slowly stood up from the back, his face already completely gloomy. "Purple Madam." Yun Feng called out, and Purple Madam hastily turned her head around. Perhaps she was too tense and overlooked Yun Feng's expression, continuing to speak, "Yun Feng, it's good that you're here. That little girl still dares to find a helper! That neither-here-nor-there man is clearly a pretty boy!"
Yun Feng's red lips curled up, meeting the gaze of Mrs. Zi's eyes, where the chill inside made Mrs. Zi instantly lose her voice, "Little white face? A man who is neither three nor four? What level?" Yun Feng slowly repeated each of Mrs. Zi's words from earlier, and under Yun Feng's gaze, Mrs. Zi's body was already trembling, she didn't know what she had done to offend this ancestor, she looked like she was very angry.
"Yun Feng, you... your mother was right..." Mu Yinghua said on the side, Yun Feng's hand waved, and Mu Yinghua's body stumbled and was thrown to the ground. The Mu family members were all frightened by this scene and didn't dare move, even Purple Lady could only scream and stand in place, without even having the strength to run over.
"What bad luck, the man you just mentioned is my brother, Yun Sheng." Yun Feng's words made Lady Zi's body tremble violently, her knees went weak and she fell to the ground, her face turned deathly pale, and she was so angry that she wanted to bite off her own tongue!
Yun Feng raised her eyes and swept a glance at the people of the Mu family present, "My temper has always been bad, especially when my loved ones are insulted like this!"