Neither Protagonist Nor Antagonist: I've Become a Background Prop?
Chapter 45

Why aren't you leaving yet

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Mo Yunxuan seemed to not notice the two women's subtle actions, responding as usual.

"It's fine, none of the people from our Wei State Duke Mansion who went this time were injured."

Meng Zhirou, as if just noticing Qiu Ziqin, asked, "Xuan Gege, who is this?"

Mo Yunxuan pulled Qiu Ziqin over and introduced her:

"Zhirou should recognize her. This is the Vice Dean of Taihua Academy, an Early Void Refinement Realm cultivator. From now on, she will be my exclusive slave."

"Of course, this is only for me. You still need to maintain respect for the experts."

"Don't worry, Yunxuan (Xuan Gege)."

The two women saw this and didn't make a fuss.

In their eyes, the fact that Mo Yunxuan could openly say that Qiu Ziqin, an expert in the Void Refinement Realm, was his slave, and that Qiu Ziqin showed no signs of displeasure, already indicated that either Mo Yunxuan had completely subdued her, or he held Qiu Ziqin's life in his hands, making her unable to resist.

But either way, it wasn't something for them to worry about.

Seeing the two agree, Mo Yunxuan didn't dwell on bringing women home.

His transmigration identity was a Duke, not an eunuch, nor a weakling.

How could he not like beautiful women!

Coupled with the thrill of snatching the female lead, he wasn't a born saint. What was wrong with being unable to restrain himself?

At most, he'd drink three penalty cups and be more careful next time.

However, Meng Qianxue and Meng Zhirou held the highest place in his heart, and always would.

No so-called destined female lead could ever replace them.

"The one from the Imperial Palace will probably look for me later, I'll go change my clothes first."

Mo Yunxuan said as he walked towards the bedroom.

Meng Qianxue and her sister naturally followed closely.

Qiu Ziqin, however, showed no awareness of being left out and followed along on her own.

Meng Qianxue ignored her, only worrying incessantly about Mo Yunxuan having to face the Empress later.

"Yunxuan, your actions this time were a bit too much. You've already harmed the Empress's dignity."

"Do you think the Empress will..."

Although she didn't finish, her meaning was clear: she was worried the Empress would set a trap, a Hongmen Banquet, to deal with him.

Meng Zhirou, who wasn't focused on this matter before, also became uneasy.

"Xuan Gege, why don't you just not go? If the Empress really wants to do something to you, what will happen to our whole family!"

Seeing the two women looking as if the sky was about to fall, Mo Yunxuan quickly explained:

"Don't worry, my current cultivation is at the Early Body Integration Realm, the same as the Empress's."

"Even if she can defeat me by borrowing National Destiny, if I want to run, she definitely won't be able to catch me."

"Moreover, the Left and Right Wei Guard Commanders, Li Tieniu and Chen Yuanshan, are also at the Early Body Integration Realm."

"If anything happens, they can provide timely support. Then it would be three against one. Even with the Empress's National Destiny buff, she wouldn't be able to do anything to us."

Qiu Ziqin saw that the Meng sisters seemed to know nothing about Mo Yunxuan before this.

A mocking smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"You two are only finding out about Master's strength now?"

"No way! No way!"

That smug smile filled with disdain, it had to be said, made even Mo Yunxuan, who was unrelated, want to beat her up.

Let alone Meng Qianxue and Meng Zhirou. If they couldn't beat her, they would have definitely challenged her to a duel.

Noticing the emotional change in Meng Qianxue and Meng Zhirou, Mo Yunxuan decisively interrupted Qiu Ziqin's taunting.

"Alright, this is my recent improvement."

"Even Hong Yu, the Xuan Niao Guard Commander, didn't expect it. It's normal that they don't know."

Meng Qianxue frowned, her gaze fixed on Mo Yunxuan.

"Recent improvement? Are there any side effects? Will it affect your future cultivation?"

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"Right! Right!"

Meng Zhirou was initially envious of his rapid improvement and wanted to ask for his methods!

But upon hearing Meng Qianxue's words, she immediately realized it too.

Things that offer such rapid, permanent improvements usually come with significant side effects.

Even Qiu Ziqin, who had joined last, looked at him with a worried expression.

Facing the uneasy demeanor of the three, Mo Yunxuan calmly said:

"Don't worry, this kind of improvement has no side effects. I will use this method to help you improve in the future."

In fact, Mo Yunxuan did have this intention. After all, they were people who would walk with him in the future.

What was the point of their cultivation being too low?

And it wasn't just them; he also planned to select a batch of people from the Imperial Guard for reinforcement.

Otherwise, relying solely on the annual quota of 200 soldiers was simply too few.

Seeing that the three women seemed to have no problems, they breathed a sigh of relief.

However, upon noticing that they could also improve rapidly, the three women were overjoyed.

In front of Mo Yunxuan, he had seen them in all sorts of states, so there was no need for pretense.

As everyone knows, apart from enlightenment and breakthroughs, the process of cultivation is generally extremely tedious.

Now, they could improve their cultivation rapidly without enduring this tedium and without side effects.

Who wouldn't love that!

Moreover, an increase in strength meant an increase in lifespan, and also an extension of youth.

He believed no female cultivator could remain calm about this matter.

"Really?" ×3

"Of course."

After speaking, Mo Yunxuan walked into the room and closed the door behind him, leaving the three women outside. He feared that if he let them in, he wouldn't have time to leave today.

Just as he finished changing his clothes, Wang Yuan walked over and greeted everyone except Qiu Ziqin.

Then he said, "Master, Commander Hong Yu is here. She said His Majesty has invited you to the palace."

"I expected this. Let's go, we'll meet Hong Yu first."

Mo Yunxuan tidied his sleeves, then his figure flashed, disappearing from everyone's sight.

He reappeared in the main hall and saw Hong Yu leisurely sipping tea.

He teased, "Commander Hong Yu arrived just in time! I had just finished changing, and you were here."

"Did you really not cast any monitoring spells on me?"

Hong Yu gently put down her teacup and gave him a charmingly coquettish glance.

"Oh, I, a mere Void Refinement Realm cultivator, dare to show off in front of a mighty Body Integration Realm expert like you?"

"You think too highly of me!"

Mo Yunxuan chuckled sheepishly and immediately changed the subject.

"Let's go, don't keep the Empress waiting. Be careful, or she might punish you."

"You don't need to worry about that. You should focus on your Little Qing Li."

"What's wrong with her?" Mo Yunxuan's brow furrowed, and his voice turned serious, thinking something had happened to Qing Li.

Hong Yu could naturally sense the change in his tone and said with feigned disdain, "She's fine. It's just that this little girl is acting like she's lovesick. She's been spacing out since she got back."

"In my opinion, if someone doesn't take her back soon, she'll probably turn into a statue waiting for her lover!"

Hearing Hong Yu's words, Mo Yunxuan stood up, preparing to leave.

But he saw Hong Yu still sitting in her seat, sipping tea intermittently.

He said in surprise, "Huh? Weren't you in a hurry? Why aren't you leaving yet?"

"Someone is ungrateful. I kindly came to deliver information, and not only did I not get any good food or drink, but I can't even have a peaceful cup of tea. Alas~"

Hong Yu slammed her teacup onto the table and gave him an exasperated look, but she still stood up to lead the way for him.

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