The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

After Lu Yao left with A Zhu and A Bi, only Murong Fu and Wang Yuyan remained in the pavilion.

"Why did you give Azhu and Abi to that Young Master Lu?"

Wang Yuyan frowned slightly, looking at Murong Fu with a puzzled expression.

A'Zhu and A'Bi were both brought to the Murong family by Murong Bo. Although they were nominally Murong Fu's maids, they enjoyed the treatment of their masters. Wang Yuyan also had a very good relationship with A'Zhu and A'Bi.

"Cousin, there's no need for further words. I have my own decision."

Murong Fu remained expressionless and said calmly.

Wang Yuyan sensed Murong Fu's distancing, and her heart sank.

"Since your mother is unwilling to help your cousin restore his kingdom, what are your cousin's plans now?"

Wang Yuyan didn't think too much about it and asked Murong Fu softly.

"Alas! Although Madam Wang is unwilling to help me, this trip has not been in vain."

Murong Fu sighed softly, no longer deeming Li Qingluo's help acceptable.

After all, Mantuo Manor couldn't afford a million taels of silver.

Murong Fu's trip to Mantuo Manor was precisely to ask Li Qingluo for help in restoring his kingdom.

Unfortunately, Li Qingluo thought Murong Fu was dreaming and had no intention of helping him.

Furthermore, he grew even more disgusted with Murong Fu, believing that he would bring disaster upon Mantuo Manor sooner or later.

"Cousin, I have something to tell you."

Murong Fu took a deep breath and looked up at Wang Yuyan.

"Cousin, you say it."

Seeing Murong Fu's serious expression, Wang Yuyan thought he was finally about to reveal his true feelings to her, and couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

“I know my cousin’s feelings for me, but we are blood relatives and we must not do anything that violates morality.”

"Furthermore, I have no romantic feelings for you, my cousin. I genuinely regard you as my own sister."

Murong Fu looked at Wang Yuyan, his tone very sincere.

Wang Yuyan's expression gradually darkened from tension, and she remained silent.

Wang Yuyan grew up in Mantuo Manor. Because Li Qingluo disliked men, Wang Yuyan rarely saw men, so she naturally developed feelings for Murong Fu.

Li Qingluo also knew about her daughter's situation, which was one of the reasons why she disliked Murong Fu.

Therefore, Li Qingluo forbade Murong Fu and Wang Yuyan from meeting for a long time, but unfortunately, it had the opposite effect.

Apart from Li Qingluo, few people knew about Wang Yuyan's background, so Murong Fu truly regarded Wang Yuyan as his blood cousin.

Therefore, he never responded to Wang Yuyan's affections.

"Yu Yan understands what her cousin means. I'll go back now; Mother must be looking for me."

Wang Yuyan looked dejected, clenched her fingers, stood up, bowed slightly, and then turned and left.

Murong Fu watched Wang Yuyan's departing figure, feeling silent. Although he had no romantic feelings for Wang Yuyan, he always felt a little empty inside.

......

In the reception room of Mantuo Villa, Lu Yao and Li Qingluo were talking.

Azhu and Abi stood outside the reception room, looking rather sullen.

“Since Madam Li is the daughter of Senior Wuyazi, she is naturally a member of my Xiaoyao Sect. We are all one family.”

Lu Yao looked at Li Qingluo and said with a smile.

"Young Master Lu possesses such martial arts skills at such a young age; he must be a rising star within the Xiaoyao Sect."

Li Qingluo's eyes flickered, and she wanted to inquire about the current situation of the Xiaoyao Sect.

"Haha, to be honest, Madam Li, I also obtained the inheritance of the Xiaoyao Sect by accident, and now I am the sect leader of the Xiaoyao Sect."

Lu Yao chuckled lightly, making no attempt to hide his true feelings, and spoke frankly.

As a master of the late-stage Innate Realm, he was more than qualified to be the leader of the Free and Unfettered Sect, especially since the sect had already long since disappeared.

"Oh? I didn't expect Young Master Lu to be the leader of the Free and Unfettered Sect."

Li Qingluo was stunned, not expecting that Lu Yao was the current leader of the Xiaoyao Sect.

But then it was cleared up; it had been fooled by Lu Yao's youthful appearance and had subconsciously overlooked his profound martial arts skills.

"I would like to have a look at the Langhuan Jade Cave. Please grant me permission, Madam Li."

Lu Yao cupped his hands in greeting, intending to browse the Langhuan Jade Cave, which contained a collection of martial arts techniques from all over the world.

Li Qingluo frowned slightly and looked Lu Yao up and down a few times.

"Since you've said we're family, then there's nothing wrong with visiting the Langhuan Jade Cave."

After much deliberation, Li Qingluo finally agreed to Lu Yao's request.

After all, Lu Yao was highly skilled in martial arts and might not be interested in the martial arts techniques in the Langhuan Jade Cave. Besides, Li Qingluo also wanted to befriend Lu Yao.

In Li Qingluo's eyes, Lu Yao was already the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect at such a young age, and his martial arts skills were superb, so his future was limitless.

Although the Langhuan Jade Cave has collected martial arts from various sects across the world, they are all ordinary martial arts manuals. They do not include techniques such as the Beggar Clan's Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms or the Tianlong Temple's One-Finger Divine Skill.

"Then thank you, Madam Li."

Lu Yao smiled and thanked Li Qingluo.

In fact, besides wanting to see the Langhuan Jade Cave, Lu Yao also wanted to spend more time with Wang Yuyan and see if he could get closer to her.

"In that case, I would like to ask Young Master Lu to stay at Mantuo Manor for a few days so that I can do my best to be a good host."

A thought suddenly occurred to Li Qingluo.

“Young Master Lu is probably not very familiar with the manor. I’ll have Yu Yan show you around.”

Li Qingluo's mind raced, and the more she looked at Lu Yao, the more satisfied she became.

Lu Yao paused for a moment, looked at Li Qingluo, and raised his eyebrows slightly.

"What kind of look is that? You've got your eye on me?"

Lu Yao remained silent.

"There are many martial arts masters in Langhuan Jade Cave, but just now I saw that Miss Wang did not have any martial arts skills."

Lu Yao voiced his doubts.

Li Qingluo herself was a master at the peak of the Acquired Realm, so it's unclear why she didn't teach Wang Yuyan martial arts.

"Alas, how I wish I could teach Yu Yan martial arts, but unfortunately her constitution is special and she cannot cultivate internal energy. I have consulted many doctors, but none of them can find anything wrong with her."

Li Qingluo gave a wry smile and said helplessly.

Even maids like A'Zhu and A'Bi know some martial arts, so how could the young master of Mantuo Manor not learn them?

"He actually has such a constitution?"

Lu Yao was taken aback upon hearing this, not expecting there to be such a hidden story behind it.

This explains why Wang Yuyan in the original novel only knew the theory of martial arts but didn't know how to actually fight.

Even the most dull-witted person can develop some internal strength and embark on the path of martial arts if they spend enough time.

Only those whose dantian has been destroyed will lose all their martial arts skills and completely fall off the path of martial arts.

It is extremely rare for someone like Wang Yuyan to be unable to cultivate internal energy due to her physical condition; they are practically nonexistent.

The root cause likely lies in the dantian.

A moment later, Li Qingluo called Wang Yuyan to her side.

"Mother."

Wang Yuyan came to Li Qingluo's side and called out quietly.

"Yu Yan, Young Master Lu will be staying at the manor for a few days to explore the Langhuan Jade Cave. You frequent that place, so why don't you show him around the manor?"

Li Qingluo took Wang Yuyan's fair hand and whispered her instructions.

Wang Yuyan was stunned when she heard this, and couldn't help but look at Lu Yao with curiosity.