Miao Jingyun and Young Master Jun had a passing acquaintance, stemming from the time Young Master Jun first entered the Illusionary Mansion; it was Miao Jingyun himself who presided over the consumption of a set of Seven-Colored Sacred Fruits by him, even feeding the entire batch to the Young Master personally... It was only now that the two met for the second time. Miao Jingyun’s feelings were complex.

This very youth, possessing the transcendent genius of the Ethereal Constitution, had arrived and immediately stirred up an immense uproar! Merely by taking a stroll for a day, he managed to cripple an outstanding heir of the Gu Family and plunge the Zhan Family into utter chaos, nearly leading to an irrecoverable situation. These two incidents alone were enough to throw the entire Misty Illusionary Mansion into turmoil!

Although these events were not his original intention, they ultimately stemmed from him! The source of the trouble still lay with him! Furthermore, the affairs sparked by him were far from over.

It seemed that on that very same day, concurrent with causing these troubles, this boy had also managed to steal the heart of his granddaughter... This was truly a monstrous prodigy of mischief! Could an "ordinary person" accomplish such things?

Ordinary people could not, yet this great genius with the Ethereal Constitution actually did it! Thus, even a description like "trouble-magnet" seemed to underestimate him. This boy was essentially the very root of calamity!

Currently, only the Gu and Zhan Families were overtly involved. If the news that his own granddaughter was infatuated with him were to spread... this fellow would instantly become the target of envy for the entire younger generation of the Illusionary Mansion!

Though, admittedly, he already stood as the focus of everyone’s ire! It was almost common knowledge that the Illusionary Mansion sat among the eight great families at the apex of the pyramid. Which family didn't have young men whose gazes lingered endlessly on their granddaughters?

Now, after merely five or six days here, he had unexpectedly achieved the ultimate goal that others had strived for with long years of effort and failed to reach. How could this not incite envy, jealousy, and hatred? Miao Jingyun sighed inwardly, glancing sideways at the youth, only to find him sporting an infuriatingly unconcerned, almost impudent expression, utterly oblivious to the troubles looming over him...

He even grinned at the sight of Miao Jingyun looking, revealing a set of teeth... Did you think your teeth were particularly white? Miao Jingyun felt a surge of anger—what was there to grin about?

Can’t you see I’m nearly driven mad by worry over you? If you truly possessed the capability, the superhuman prowess, the Saintly cultivation, I might overlook it. But with the meager Xuan Qi you possess, probably any single finger from a scion of a noble house could snuff you out.

What exactly are you showing off about? A mere fellow like this has completely captivated little Miao, making her vow not to marry anyone else? And her complexion isn't even that fair!

What on earth did little Miao see in him?... While pleasantries were being exchanged, Miao Jingyun, against everyone's expectation, beckoned towards Jun Moxie: "Mo Junye, come here." Jun Moxie thought to himself, is this old man planning to settle accounts with me? But I really didn't do anything to your granddaughter; if anything, I was the passive party, I...

Of course, Young Master Jun never uttered these words, and even if he had, would anyone believe him? "Regarding last night's events, what is your perspective as the person involved?" To everyone’s surprise, Miao Jingyun’s first question was this one. For anyone else, this question would be incredibly easy to answer.

It was a genuine miracle, after all. What else could one say? But when posed to the possessor of the Ethereal Constitution himself, it became rather tricky to answer...

Everyone now unanimously agreed that it was precisely the presence of the Ethereal Constitution holder in the courtyard that caused this miracle. But while others could state this, it was different for Jun Moxie to say it himself—that would be rather unbecoming! It was understandable for others to deify the Young Master, but for him to mythologize himself seemed improper!

But if he didn't say that, what else could he say? This put him in a truly difficult bind! "Uh...

Lord Mansion Master, if I may report, last night I merely chatted with your esteemed granddaughter for a while. I truly did nothing else. If you don't believe me, you can ask her when you return.

Miss Miao’s maid, Miss Little Sprout, can testify for us..." Preoccupied, Jun Moxie was utterly bewildered and answered instinctively, but it was clear his mind had wandered astray, leading to a completely contrary response. As this reply left his lips, the faces of the various Family Heads and the seven brothers of Cao Guofeng twitched in strange contortions. Just chatted...

and did nothing else? What else did he think he should be doing? How exactly should he "do it"?

No matter how wise, calculating, or seasoned Miao Jingyun was, he absolutely could not have anticipated hearing such an absurd answer! Upon hearing it, his nose nearly twisted from sheer rage—what kind of logic was this? Observing the Mansion Master's expression, Young Master Jun confirmed something in his heart: People often spoke of a nose twisting from anger...

He used to think it was just an exaggerated figure of speech, never imagining someone’s nose would actually physically bend from rage. But now, watching the Mansion Master of the Illusionary Mansion, it proved: when people are truly angry, their noses really do warp... "I wasn't asking about that!" Miao Jingyun’s authoritative face had darkened to the color of a pot bottom.

This brat! I was actually trying to cover for them, and instead, he confesses openly, practically announcing everything himself! I thought he had some sense, but now it seems he’s just a reckless fool...

"Then what were you asking about?" Jun Moxie froze, realizing he had misjudged the situation, and hurriedly tried to salvage it: "Yes, yes! Last night was truly perilous. It was all my fault for recklessly offending someone, nearly implicating Miss Miao in danger as well.

It was entirely my fault..." The others were stunned again: What was this fellow talking about now? Only after listening did they realize he was referring to the events of the night before: "Last night, suddenly six masked men appeared and blocked my path... all of them were experts!

They claimed I had offended someone I shouldn't have and intended to eliminate me. I was quite perplexed; I’ve only been here a few days, I barely know anyone, how could I have offended anyone? But they wouldn't allow explanations and immediately moved to attack.

The situation was genuinely hanging by a thread—extremely dangerous; even I thought tragedy was imminent right then... At the critical moment, suddenly someone appeared from nowhere..." Jun Moxie spoke volubly. "Stop!" Miao Jingyun roared in exasperation: "I wasn't asking about that matter either!" He thought to himself, the entire Zhan Family is still completely unaware of this incident.

I had no intention of revealing the presence of another mysterious powerhouse in the Illusionary Mansion. I didn't expect this brat to almost let it slip... But these two consecutive interruptions have severely damaged my image.

This boy is truly detestable... "What I was asking was, 'Last night's miracle.' What is your view on it?" Miao Jingyun simply faced him directly, abandoning any pretense of subtlety. Who knew what nonsensical things he might say if they continued beating around the bush...

"A miracle? Uh... So you were talking about that." Jun Moxie finally realized.

He thought, why didn't you just say so clearly in the first place? Why the vague phrasing that made me misunderstand... I actually thought you were here to seek justice for your granddaughter...

It couldn't entirely be blamed on Jun Moxie for not considering this matter, because... this matter was something he himself orchestrated. In Young Master Jun's eyes, this event was barely worth mentioning.

Didn't the old man need to find an opportunity later to hurry the budding of your Seven-Colored Sacred Tree? Forcing a few bamboo shoots to sprout was nothing! What a minor affair!

Therefore, Jun Moxie hadn't considered that aspect at all, which led to the current awkward situation. Furthermore, the moment the Young Master saw Miao Jingyun, a guilty conscience immediately made him think of Miao Xiaomiao. He subconsciously assumed this old man must be here to hold him accountable regarding his granddaughter, likely intending to force a marriage through overwhelming pressure...

"If it wasn't that matter... what else could it be?" Miao Jingyun suppressed the rage boiling inside, struggling to maintain the majesty of the Illusionary Mansion Lord, yet he felt he was about to lose control, potentially erupting in smoke from all seven orifices at any second... "Actually, in my opinion, yesterday's strange occurrence might just be a mere coincidence." Jun Moxie finally relaxed, speaking freely: "Since the Xuanxuan Continent came into existence, miracles have appeared ceaselessly.

Countless well-known legends circulate in many regions. Some even claim that the main battlefield of the War of Heaven Seizing, Mount Tianzhu, was deliberately crafted by the gods..." "And among the common folk, there have always been tales of immortals descending to the mortal realm. Even now, many households keep tablets dedicated to Heavenly Gods, hoping for their blessing of family safety, bountiful harvests, timely rains, and national peace..." "Legend has it that in Tianxiang, there was once a story concerning the Heavenly Gods..." "And on the Great Grasslands, the Wolf God is revered, and the miracles of the grasslands include..." "Even high-ranking court officials hold beliefs in miracles, with numerous strange anecdotes circulating, for instance..." "Even emperors throughout the ages have..." For example...

These sixteen elders, gathered here today, had certainly broadened their horizons and gained insight. Each stared blankly at Jun Moxie, who was speaking animatedly, citing examples from ancient times right up to the present day—from Tianxiang to the Grasslands, from within the Continent to foreign tribes, from the lowliest commoner to the highest court official, even emperors across successive dynasties... Truly knowledgeable about both past and present!

Truly learned! But did we gather today to listen to him recount historical anecdotes, legends, and myths? The sixteen elders, including Cao Guofeng, wished they could just grab this fellow and give him a sound thrashing!

How could his mouth be so irritatingly verbose? "...To summarize, matters concerning miracles..." Jun Moxie finally reached the crucial point after his lengthy discourse. All the great masters suddenly became alert, thinking: Can you finally get to the point?

Let's see how you explain last night's events. Instantly, they all pricked up their ears with schadenfreude, especially Zhan Wuyun and Gu Yunyang, who wore expressions of eager anticipation for the show... "...are ultimately very ethereal, hard to grasp, and impossible to predict.

When you ask for my opinion, the truth is, I am unclear as to what exactly transpired. That is all I have to say. If there are any deficiencies in my statement..." Jun Moxie nodded humbly, leading with a graceful smile: "I look forward to your guidance." All the elders collectively swooned!

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