Chapter 44: Murong Yan's Beauty Scheme

"Murong Wan has arrived?"

Lu Xun received a message from Chu Youqing.

Murong Wan has come to the capital.

In the two months since opening her meridian, her gains have been great.

In a short time, she broke through to the second realm and reached the second layer of the Qi Sea.

This is even though there are some matters restraining her in the Murong family.

Now she has come to the capital to focus on cultivation; her strength should increase quickly.

Believe it won't be long before Lu Xun's martial cultivation can keep rising, up, up, up.

"Auntie, goodbye, tomorrow I'll come to accompany you to school."

On the other side, Chu Youqing bade farewell to Murong Wan.

Murong Wan found it strange: why didn't Chu Youqing go to Murong Yan's place?

She didn't know yet that this mother-daughter pair had become a bit strained because of Lu Xun.

Murong Yan took on the responsibility of an elder sister, spending an afternoon accompanying Murong Wan to buy all daily necessities, preparing to send them to school tomorrow.

"I will reside in the capital from now on; if you ever feel bored at school, you can come over anytime to chat. We sisters haven't talked like this in many years."

"Hmm."

Murong Yan's eyes held reminiscence as she took her sister's hand, and the two sisters began to talk.

She said a lot.

From when she loved carrying Murong Wan on her back as a child, to Murong Wan growing up and becoming her little shadow, to after giving birth to Chu Youqing, when Murong Wan was a few years old and adored Chu Youqing to the point of pushing her around everywhere every day...

As they spoke, Murong Wan's memories also surfaced in her heart.

Childhood times were always so wonderful.

Back then the world wasn't so complicated, and the feelings between sisters were even purer.

Unfortunately, childhood cannot be returned to.

Precisely because it cannot be reclaimed, that memory is all the more special and precious.

Thus, as they talked, the two sisters chatted until deep into the night.

Most of the time, Murong Yan was speaking while Murong Wan listened.

"Sister, Youqing seems to have fallen out with you?"

After the sisters had exchanged such intimate words for so long, their relationship grew closer, and only then did Murong Wan ask this question.

"Yes."

Murong Yan had been waiting for Murong Wan to ask.

So, as soon as Murong Wan asked, Murong Yan eagerly launched into a heartfelt discussion about Lu Xun.

"Lu Xun..."

Murong Yan didn't notice that upon mentioning Lu Xun, Murong Wan's expression turned somewhat complex.

After all, he was her first man.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will also be her last.

After opening her Lustrous Meridian, Murong Wan decided to devote herself wholeheartedly to cultivation, no longer considering matters of the heart.

In the future, even if she grows up, she will never marry.

"Waner, you also know how important background is in this society; Lu Xun has no parents, no family backing—if Youqing follows him, she'll only ruin herself."

Murong Yan sighed.

"But sister, Lu Xun didn't open the Heaven Earth Meridian?"

"He didn't just open the Heaven Earth Meridian; half a month ago he also opened a Spirit Meridian and a second Heaven Earth Meridian."

"Ah?"

Murong Yan's words left Murong Wan somewhat startled.

She had been staying in Rong Cheng and was unaware of this.

"Looking at this, he intends to pursue Immortal Martial Dual Cultivation; if he didn't, he might still have prospects, but by choosing Immortal Martial Dual Cultivation he is ruining his future—even if he is astonishingly talented, he will absolutely not be able to pass the Fifth Realm's Heavenly Tribulation."

Murong Yan had no confidence in Lu Xun at all.

Murong Wan fell silent.

She also hadn't expected that Lu Xun would actually choose Immortal Martial Dual Cultivation.

Immortal Martial Dual Cultivation is indeed difficult.

Especially the Immortal path; when breaking through to the Fifth Realm's Profound Elixir, a minor Heavenly Tribulation occurs.

Although this Heavenly Tribulation is a test for Immortal Cultivation, people often get injured by it.

Immortal Martial Dual Cultivation, moreover possessing double Heaven Earth Meridians, would make that tribulation who knows how many times greater.

"Waner, you say he's like this—if Youqing continues to follow him, isn't she wasting her affection on a worthless person?"

Murong Yan looked at her own sister and asked.

After a few more seconds of silence, Murong Wan said: "Sister, it's normal for young people to fall in love; I think Lu Xun isn't as bad as you say. Rather than dismiss it, let's respect Youqing's choice, observe for a while, then decide—what do you think?"

Murong Yan was somewhat taken aback.

How come her own sister seems to be speaking up for Lu Xun?

Sis, you don't know how generous the terms the He family offered are, a heaven‑level cultivation art, and they also promised vast resources; Youqing will marry over there, she'll soon surpass Father… By comparison, what does Lu Xun have?

Murong Wan was not convinced by her.

"Sis, I think we should respect Youqing a bit more."

Murong Wan wasn't convinced by her.

I didn't force her; I just always feel that if she follows Lu Xun she'll ruin herself, and Lu Xun gives me an unreliable feeling—why don't you help your sister with a favor? Let's work together to expose Lu Xun's true nature, so that Youqing will lose heart.

Murong Yan grabbed Murong Wan's hands, her eyes pleading.

Help?

Murong Wan didn't know what Murong Yan was up to.

However, since her own sister was pleading like this, refusing would be inappropriate.

Thus Murong Wan said, "Sister, tell me what you need me to do; if I can help, I will definitely help."

Seeing her sister agree, Murong Yan was very pleased.

"The method is simple: it's a beauty trap."

"A beauty trap?"

"Yes, a beauty trap. You help your sister by seducing Lu Xun; as long as Lu Xun falls for it and is moved by you, Youqing will see his true nature and dump him."

Murong Yan explained her plan.

"Little sister, you're so beautiful, the top beauty of Rong Cheng; I don't even compare to you. In Rong Cheng you're the dream lover of countless men—if you make a move, Lu Xun will surely be putty in your hands..."

As she spoke, Murong Yan couldn't stop, almost seeing the scene of Lu Xun unable to restrain himself under Murong Wan's seduction.

By then, her own daughter would be utterly disappointed in Lu Xun and thus obey her arrangements.

She didn't notice how shocked and complex Murong Wan's expression was at that moment.

"Waner, you don't need to worry; I'm not really asking you to do anything with him—just make Lu Xun's true nature show."

After noticing, Murong Yan thought her sister was worried and comforted her.

"Sister, Youqing is your daughter—is this appropriate?"

Murong Wan asked.

In her view, Lu Xun wasn't that bad; although he and Chu Youqing were a bit mismatched in social standing, if Lu Xun could grow, the problem would be solved.

Murong Yan wondered why she was so intent on splitting them up.

Moreover, she wanted to use a beauty trap.

The key was that the target of the beauty trap was her.

But she and Lu Xun had already been intimate.

"I'm doing this for her future; if she follows Lu Xun, there will be no good outcome."

Murong Yan said firmly.

Murong Wan put down her phone, shook her head, and said, "No, sister, you're thinking of the Chu family's future."

"You... you know?" Murong Yan's expression changed, then she defended herself: "Indeed there is that factor, but I truly mean well for Youqing."

Murong Wan sighed: "Sister, I've always respected you since childhood, but this time you're wrong; I can't help with this favor—I'm a bit tired, so I'll go rest first."

Having said that, she stood up and walked toward another bedroom.

Just before reaching the bedroom door, Murong Wan turned back, looked at her own sister, and whispered:

"I won't tell Youqing about tonight's affair, sister; let me also advise you: Youqing's spiritual roots have awakened, and she has even opened the Twelve Luminous Holy Meridians—her future achievements are limitless. You should be patient, wait a few more years until she matures, and then all problems will be easily resolved."

Murong Wan entered the bedroom.

Seeing her sister unwilling to help, Murong Yan slumped down helplessly.

She sat in the living room for a long time, her expression shifting constantly, as if struggling and hesitating.

These past days, she had actually put in a lot of effort.

For example, beautiful girls would often appear around Lu Xun, showing affection toward him.

This was actually Murong Yan's doing.

As long as she was willing to pay, even among the students of Qingbei, she could find girls willing to help her.

Murong Yan wanted to test Lu Xun; if he couldn't hold back, the problem would be solved, and it would also spare her daughter from a scumbag.

But Lu Xun was unmoved; he didn't even glance at those pretty girls.

Murong Yan felt that those girls were simply not pretty or special enough, far inferior to Chu Youqing.

After her sister Murong Wan arrived, she thought of her sister.

Little did she know, her sister wouldn't cooperate.

Moreover, the especially outstanding girls at Beidou University, she couldn't persuade.

But aside from this method, she couldn't think of any other way to make Chu Youqing leave Lu Xun.

Surely she couldn't possibly have someone kill Lu Xun, could she?

She still couldn't bring herself to do such a thing.

No matter what, Lu Xun's parents had helped Chu Youqing; although she was focused on the Chu family's future, she wouldn't repay kindness with betrayal.

Gradually, she didn't know what she had thought of, but her expression became resolute.