Wang Mu pretended to think for a moment before replying, "Of course, I remember. But what does that have to do with this?"

"It's naturally related," the woman said indifferently. "That Divine Fish, after several twists and turns, ended up in my possession. Afterwards, the Divine Fish underwent a Yin Yang transformation, turning into a man."

"And that person is you."

Wang Mu was shocked. "How is that possible? Little Jiao Huo said that the Divine Fish is a rare treasure in this world; after its use, one could transform into someone's fated companion. But I do not know you at all, Senior!"

"Indeed!" The woman suddenly smiled. "So, what do you think is going on here?"

Wang Mu felt a subtle gaze upon him.

It seemed that if I say the wrong thing, I might be done for in the next second!

Wang Mu racked his brains for a few seconds before suddenly exclaiming loudly,

"I understand now!"

"Oh?" The woman's voice was ethereal. "Then let's hear it. Speak carefully, for if you speak wrongly..."

"I won't be wrong!" Wang Mu said confidently. "Senior, you are mistaken, and so is that Little Jiao Huo, and I was mistaken too!"

"What's wrong?"

"That Divine Fish can't transform into one's fated companion," Wang Mu said gravely. "I want to ask, besides you, Senior, has anyone else ever obtained that Linglong Bilateral Fish?"

"Of course not. Many people in the world wanted to catch it, yet you were the one who did."

"That's right!" Wang Mu clapped his hands, his eyes shining with realization. "No one else has obtained it, so is the supposed ability to transform into one's fated companion necessarily true?"

"Obviously not. It's merely a legend passed down through generations until everyone believed it to be true!"

"In fact!"

Wang Mu gestured. "I think the Divine Fish's ability is like this: whoever catches it, it transforms into that person's appearance! Think about it, Senior, isn't that a possibility?"

"I was the first one to catch it, so when you used it, it transformed into my appearance!"

Wang Mu spoke animatedly, his excitement evident.

After listening, the woman fell silent for a while, seemingly hesitant about his explanation...

After a moment, the woman spoke softly, "Your theory is interesting. But why are you explaining all this? I just came to confirm if you are identical to the form the Divine Fish took. If so, I was thinking of taking you with me to cultivate you properly. After all, you are the fated companion transformed by the Divine Fish, aren't you?"

"Or are you very resistant to the idea?"

This is definitely a test!

Wang Mu knew all too well that the Little Witch Nanrong Biyou had been a very troublesome woman back in the day.

A thousand years have passed; she wouldn't easily believe in a Divine Fish. Even if she did, she wouldn't act like this!

"Of course not!" Wang Mu declared righteously. "I'm just a minor figure, weak in strength. Becoming your companion, Senior, would be absurd! The disparity in our strength and status would put immense pressure on me. I might even become your weakness, which wouldn't help either of us! Naturally, I must resist."

"Moreover, people have certainly misunderstood the Divine Fish's abilities!"

"This is simple," the woman suddenly said. "The Divine Fish is still here. Why don't I try it on you now? If it's as you say, then the Divine Fish will definitely transform into your appearance."

What? Wang Mu was stunned.

Damn it, seriously?

Can that Divine Fish really be used multiple times?

A peerless treasure being usable more than once... isn't that a bit outrageous?

What a ridiculous Linglong Bilateral Fish!

At this moment, a chill ran down Wang Mu's spine.

I wish I could steam and braise this fish a hundred times over!

I truly hadn't expected this Divine Fish to still be usable!

"Senior, let's... let's not do this, shall we?" Wang Mu's heart sank to the depths.

If the Divine Fish is really used on me...

The one it transforms into then...

The mere thought made Wang Mu's vision darken.

And Yan Qingwu and Mu Lanxue are still here too...

"That won't do. Come on, let's try it."

The woman took out a brocade box.

Wang Mu was very familiar with this box. It was the same kind Little Jiao Huo used, with similar patterns.

"No, no, no..." Wang Mu, out of options, protested, "How can the Divine Fish be used a second time? Senior, you must be the Great Immortal Bi You whom Little Jiao Huo reveres. Why would you do such a thing?"

The woman had already given several hints, so Wang Mu could naturally deduce her identity.

"Hmph! Immobilize!"

The woman snorted lightly, and her words became law. Wang Mu felt as if he'd been struck by an Immobilization Spell, unable to move an inch.

"The more you resist, the more suspicious you seem!" the woman said slowly.

As she spoke, she slowly opened the brocade box.

Just then, the surrounding membrane suddenly ruptured.

"Nanrong Biyou, what is the meaning of this? We have always kept to ourselves, well water not intruding on river water. Why have you abducted a disciple from my sect?"

Yan Qingwu's voice suddenly rang out.

"TSK, Sister Biyou, what's gotten into you?" Mu Lanxue's sultry voice, tantalizing to the ear, purred, "If you want a man, you could have just told me. Why resort to such forceful methods? It really doesn't suit your status!"

The woman frowned, put away the brocade box, and said indifferently,

"I've said it before; I just wanted to ask this boy some questions."

"Now that you're here, I might as well return him to you..."

After speaking, her figure began to blur, as if about to disappear.

"You think you can leave that easily?!"

Yan Qingwu shouted, "Nanrong Biyou, what exactly are you trying to do?"

With a wave of her sleeve, countless sword lights appeared out of nowhere in the Zhou Tian, suspended in the void, enveloping their surroundings. The air solidified, and time seemed to stop, as if everything in the world had ceased to turn.

"What do I mean?" The woman suddenly laughed. "HEHE, let me tell you then. You see, I obtained a treasure! This treasure is called the Linglong Bilateral Fish, and I've used it."

The solidified air suddenly relaxed.

Yan Qingwu and Mu Lanxue were both visibly shaken.

"Guess what?" The woman chuckled behind her hand. "The Divine Fish transformed into 'his' likeness... which means he's still alive, doesn't it? And I know where he is, but you don't, do you?"

"EH? Are you annoyed?"

Murderous intent.

An overwhelming murderous intent!

It erupted like a volcano from both Yan Qingwu and Mu Lanxue.

In that instant of chaotic aura, the woman's figure suddenly vanished, her voice lingering like the chime of a clear bell,

"If I, Nanrong Biyou, wish to leave, you cannot stop me..."

"Nanrong Biyou, explain yourself clearly! Don't you dare leave!" Yan Qingwu shouted angrily, vanishing in an instant.

"Sister Biyou, just leaving like this isn't very nice, is it?" Mu Lanxue's voice carried an utmost seriousness as the Puppet suddenly lost its divine light and collapsed.

「…」

Wang Mu's eyes widened as he watched the three of them disappear.

After a few breaths, Wang Mu's eyes twitched. The immense pressure on his body vanished instantly.

"PHEW..."

He took several deep, relieved breaths.

I'm safe!

That was too dangerous!

Wang Mu took a deep breath. But this Little Biyou's nature... after a thousand years, that mischievous, unpredictable, sometimes good, sometimes evil personality, she's actually still retained it...

The words Nanrong Biyou had spoken as she departed echoed in his ears.

That was clearly intentional. She said it on purpose to throw Yan Qingwu and Mu Lanxue's auras into disarray, then seized the chance to slip away.

Wang Mu couldn't help but shake his head.

These female protagonists are too terrifying.

A thousand years have passed. Unlike Dongfang Mu, who died, they've each become stronger than the last.

Sigh, my current strength is really insufficient! Wang Mu's determination to grow stronger solidified further.

I must become stronger! I absolutely must become stronger!

Fortunately, those three women had left.

"Never mind. Now that they're gone, I should continue with my assessment. Only the final step remains: to overcome myself."

Wang Mu took a deep breath, the sense of danger having lifted.

At this moment, he felt incredibly relaxed.

Looking into the distance, Wang Mu walked to the center of the ancient forest.

The Lifeless Mirror above began to rotate. Within it, two figures flickered, alternating, before finally merging into one and projecting downwards.

An incredibly powerful shadow suddenly materialized...

Wang Mu was slightly startled and looked over...

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