How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

"boom!"

The flying dagger pierced through the fiery palm and continued its whistling motion towards Princess Miaochan!

Princess Miaochan's beautiful face showed a look of terror, and for a moment she forgot to resist.

Li Muyun was also shocked. He hadn't expected his True Essence Blade Control to be so powerful. He only wanted to teach Princess Miaochan a lesson, not kill her.

He gritted his teeth, forcefully channeling his true energy to slightly deflect the flying dagger, causing it to brush past Princess Miaochan and plunge deeply into the golden nanmu pillar with a soft "thud."

Even so, a strand of her hair was severed by the blade's wind and fell to the ground.

"Be bold!"

The two guards' expressions changed drastically, and they moved closer to Li Muyun. If they had really injured the princess just now, they would have been killed along with her.

Cold sweat streamed down Li Muyun's forehead. He had just forcibly controlled the direction of the flying knife and exhausted his true essence. Now, he was no match for two martial artists at the Earth Profound Realm.

"That's enough, come back!"

Princess Miaochan's voice trembled slightly. She glanced at the severed strands of hair with lingering fear and said, "If he hadn't held back, I would be dead. Although I am domineering, I can still distinguish right from wrong."

Princess Miaochan bowed slightly to Li Muyun, "My esteemed immortal, this flying dagger is a keepsake from my friend's elder, and I originally intended to buy it to give to her. Now that you have purchased it, I have a favor to ask. I would like to borrow this flying dagger for one day and return it immediately. I am willing to reward you with a hundred gold pieces."

Li Muyun sighed inwardly. As expected of a princess, she generously offered a hundred taels of gold, far beyond what he, a down-on-his-luck illegitimate son of a marquis, could match. However, a gentleman loves money, but he acquires it ethically. She was only borrowing it for a day; how could he take a hundred taels? Moreover, this princess didn't seem entirely as unruly as the rumors suggested; she did have some redeeming qualities.

“Since it’s an heirloom from an elder, I can lend it to you for a day. There’s no need for the hundred gold coins, but you must return it promptly. I need it urgently in three days,” Li Muyun said, waving his hand.

"Then thank you very much, Immortal. But I wonder where I should go to repay you?"

Princess Miaochan raised her beautiful eyebrows slightly. She became more and more interested in this mysterious person in front of her. He was clearly a righteous young man, but he was dressed in a black robe and bamboo hat and pretended to be an old man.

Li Muyun was taken aback and immediately faced a dilemma. If he mentioned the Marquis of Tiantu's mansion, wouldn't that expose his identity?

Just as Li Muyun was stunned, a sly glint flashed in Princess Miaochan's eyes. She struck out with her palm, the scorching heat of her palm instantly flipping off Li Muyun's hat and revealing his appearance.

Princess Miaochan's beautiful eyes widened instantly, and she cried out in surprise.

Li Muyun had a handsome face with red lips and white teeth, black hair and a cold expression, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. Moreover, since he achieved the body of an immortal, he has become more and more radiant and extraordinary.

"Ahem, Your Highness, please mind your image," the guard couldn't help but remind her.

"So handsome!" Princess Miaochan completely ignored the guards, her eyes sparkling, and her tone softened as she bowed slightly. "This humble servant is Shi Miaochan. Please tell me your name, young master."

"I am Li Muyun, Li Muyun of the Heavenly Slaughter Marquis's Mansion."

Li Muyun covered his face, not expecting that Princess Miaochan was actually a lovesick girl. But since he had already been exposed, he would no longer hide it.

Shi Miaochan widened her beautiful eyes and said, "You're the neglected illegitimate son of the Heavenly Slaughter Marquis? It seems the rumors were wrong. You're not a good-for-nothing, but a celestial being. A super handsome celestial being."

A smile appeared on Li Muyun's lips. "Rumors are indeed not entirely trustworthy. Princess Miaochan is much more adorable than the rumors suggest."

Shi Miaochan's eyes crinkled with joy as she exclaimed, "Young Master Li, our meeting is fate. Since you need a magic weapon, I will give you one."

As she spoke, she plucked a hairpin from her black hair and placed it in Li Muyun's palm.

Upon closer inspection, Li Muyun discovered it was actually a palm-sized steel needle with mysterious Daoist inscriptions carved on it, confirming it was indeed a magical artifact.

Shi Miaochan said, "This needle is called the Mysterious Iron Needle. It is a low-level magic weapon, which is just right for a novice immortal like you. I will return your Flying Dagger tomorrow."

Li Muyun wanted to refuse, but Shi Miaochan glared at him, making him swallow his words. Only then did Shi Miaochan leave with a smile.

Shi Miaochan sheathed her flying dagger, stepped out of the Xuan Tian Treasure Pavilion, and boarded the sedan chair. Her pretty face instantly flushed crimson with embarrassment. She muttered to herself, "He's so handsome, Young Master Yun! He shouldn't realize I'm a lovesick fool, right? He definitely won't, I've hidden it so well..."

Li Muyun put away the Xuan Tie needles, a smile playing on his lips. He knew he was handsome, but he never expected that he could get a magic weapon just by looking at himself.

Two days later, in the courtyard.

A glint flashed in Li Muyun's eyes, and the suspended black iron needle in his hand shot out like lightning, instantly disappearing into the ancient tree in the center of the courtyard, which was already riddled with holes.

In the past two days, he immersed himself in the endless star field at night, and under the guidance of the Long-Eared Immortal, he used the Xuan Tian Jade Pillar to improve his cultivation. During the day, he used his true essence to control the Xuan Iron Needle and practice the true essence manipulation. In just two days, he actually broke through to the third level of Qi Refining.

"Phew, now that I'm at the peak of my Qi Refining Level 3 state, I can control the Xuan Tie Needle ten times with ease." Li Muyun put away the Xuan Tie Needle with satisfaction and said with considerable pride.

The long-eared immortal, in his soul form, hovered beside Li Muyun and said, "I guess you could say it's barely acceptable."

Li Muyun was taken aback, sniffed, and said, "My cultivation speed is pretty much genius-level, isn't it?"

The Long-Eared Immortal said calmly, "That jade piece contains fragments of the Three Thousand Great Daos. You observe and contemplate them every night. It is a treasure that many immortals would rather die than obtain. In addition, there is my teaching. Not to mention you, even a dog would be at the third level of Qi Refining by now."

Li Muyun was speechless; this was far too discouraging.

The long-eared immortal continued, "Moreover, this Xuan Tie needle is just an ordinary magic weapon. You should know that the Twenty-Four Divine Swords of Heavenly Dao Creation are the real divine treasures that seize the creation of heaven and earth. Whoever can obtain one of them and control it can roam freely in the immortal realm."

Li Muyun curled his lip. He was only at the third level of Qi Refining; divine artifacts and magical treasures were far beyond his reach. He could barely use the Xuan Iron Needle, and as for the Flying Dagger of the Third Scholar, Shi Miaochan hadn't returned it yet.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

The long-eared fairy returned to Li Muyun's body, and Li Muyun put away the Xuan Tie needles and went to open the door. Xiao Rou had gone to buy vegetables, or perhaps Xiao Rou had returned.

Li Muyun opened the door, his face darkening.

There stood Rong Momo, holding a bright red invitation card, with a cold smile.

Rong Momo proudly handed over the invitation and said with a smile, "Young Master Yun, the Second Madam specially asked me to deliver an invitation to you. Tomorrow, Young Master Tianci will be taking a concubine in the hall, and a grand banquet will be held in the manor. The Second Madam has already informed the Marquis of this matter and has also sent invitations to the other three ladies. Everyone in the manor will be attending. Please arrive on time, Young Master Yun, and personally escort Xiaorou to the hall."

Li Muyun gripped the invitation and said in a deep voice, "Father has agreed?"

Rong Momo scoffed, "It's just taking a lowly maid as a concubine, why would the Marquis care? Besides, she's your young master Yun's lowly maid. This old servant has already delivered the invitations, so I won't bother you any longer, young master."

Li Muyun took a deep breath. Because he was a good-for-nothing, his mother could not be recognized; because he was a good-for-nothing, he was bullied everywhere in the Marquis's mansion; because he was a good-for-nothing, he could not even protect Xiao Rou, who was as close as a brother and sister!

blow!

Li Muyun casually flicked his Xuan Iron Needle, and the surging true energy suddenly erupted, causing the Xuan Iron Needle to shoot out and crash into the ancient tree!

boom!

The ancient tree, already riddled with holes, was snapped in half, revealing a horrifying fracture.

Li Muyun said coldly, "I had no intention of harming anyone, but others have malicious intentions towards me. Since you want to crush me to the bottom, then try it!"