Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 552: Desert of Death (Part 2)

Nalan Yan’er didn’t think much of Great Chu Team B’s strength; she agreed to bring Feng Bailing along only to cultivate an image of being magnanimous and fair. Little did she expect that Feng Bailing would be ungrateful and dare to voice dissent.

Before Nalan Yan’er could speak, Princess Anyang, who was beside her, couldn’t wait to chime in.

"Feng Bailing, if you don’t understand, then don’t pretend to. What are you thinking, scattering everyone around at a time like this? Do you want us all to die? Do you realize how strong Xiaojin and Lady Nan Nanfeng are? Even if all of us were to band together, we might still not be a match for them, let alone if we were separated. We should do as the Crown Princess Consort said, gather together so we can look out for each other."

At that moment, all the members of Team A also turned their gaze toward Feng Bailing, their eyes filled with dissatisfaction toward her.

They had heard of Princess Consort Wu before; rumour had it that her reputation was none too sterling even before marrying Prince Wu, and that she also had a child with her.

Such an unchaste and immoral woman, no matter how beautiful, with poor strength and attitude, only incites disgust. By contrast, the Crown Princess Consort is both beautiful and kind-hearted, truly a model among women.

Crown Princess Consort Nalan kept her in the team also to lend a helping hand, but who would have thought she would be so ungrateful as to talk back.

Mo Qianqian persuaded her gently.

"Bai Ling, just follow the Crown Princess Consort’s plan; let’s all gather together. It’s much safer to support each other, especially given the harsh environment of the Red Scorpion Desert. If we were to split into separate teams, it could be easy to get attacked. In the Crown Prince’s absence, the Crown Princess Consort represents him, and at this time, it is only right that we all come together and work in unison."

Mo Qianqian’s remarks made everyone around them nod in agreement, and Nalan Yan’er also showed a satisfied smile. Mo Qianqian really does understand the situation, unlike Feng Bailing, who is simply useless.

Feng Bailing gazed steadily at Nalan Yan’er.

"Since we’re in the desert, our identities and statuses should be treated equally; there is no room for privilege or distinctions. This is a matter of life and death—if a person dies, what use is their status or identity?"

Before leaving, Feng Bailing paid particular attention to the reactions of Xiao Junci and Lady Nan Feng. Xiao Junci’s wolf-like eyes lingered on her, his lips curling brazenly and frivolously towards her.

Although Lady Nan Feng’s smile was radiant, her icy gaze did not escape Feng Bailing’s sharp eyes. If Xiao Junci viewed her as mere prey for his amusement, Lady Nan Feng would surely find all sorts of ways to bring about her demise.

At this moment, she would certainly not entrust her life to Nalan Yan’er.

"What kind of talk is that? The Crown Princess Consort speaks with good intentions, and yet you dismiss her counsel as if it were nothing. Are you cursing everyone to death?"

A member of Great Chu Team A spoke up in dissatisfaction.

But as soon as he finished speaking, a cold glance cut through the air towards him.

Dugu Xiaojin swiftly drew out the sword at his side.

It was a small-sized sword, crafted urgently by Mr. Nan Chen using the Heavenly Iron obtained from Amber Spider.

The moment the sword was unsheathed, it produced a sound like a dragon’s chant, resonating in everyone’s ears.

Earlier on, Nalan Yan’er had also noticed the sword at Dugu Xiaojin’s waist but had not expected that his sidearm...

Dongfang Jin was equally astonished, for he recognized that Dugu Xiaojin was also wielding a Heavenly Weapon—and unknown to mother and son Nalan, although both weapons were Heavenly Weapons, Dugu Xiaojin’s was of a much superior quality. His was a mid-grade Heavenly Weapon.

Since the Heavenly Iron refined by Amber Spider was of higher quality and purity, the Heavenly Weapons forged from it were naturally superior.

Fortunately for the others, they didn’t know any better and could only tell from the color that it was a Heavenly Weapon; Nalan Yan’er’s smile faded from her face.

She had not anticipated that Dugu Xiaojin would possess a Heavenly Weapon, but then she thought that Prince Wu must have purchased it for Dugu Xiaojin due to his deep affection for his son.

Dugu Xiaojin brandished the sword in his hand and coldly declared.

"Whoever dares to speak ill of my Queen Mother, I will..."

"Young man, who are you threatening?"

The member of the Great Chu Team A flushed with anger at Dugu Xiaojin’s words and was about to explode.

It was at this moment that Dugu Xiaojin raised his hand.

Suddenly, the sword in his hand thrust sharply into the sand with a clang.

The crowd was startled, then in the next instant, Dugu Xiaojin raised his hand again.

Beneath the sand, a red shadow was pulled out along with the sword.

It was a scorpion the size of a sheep.

That sword had pierced through the scorpion’s heart.

The members of Great Chu Team A were all stunned.

None of them had noticed that a Red Scorpion was lurking nearby.

Only this little fellow before them...

The Red Scorpion lay dead on the ground, motionless.

Dugu Xiaojin very much appreciated Feng Bailing’s words; his sense of smell was extraordinarily acute.

The Red Scorpion underground was not yet mature, lying in wait here, and because there were so few of them, only someone with an olfactory acuteness like his would have discovered it.

If a large number of people were to gather together, it would make the target much more evident.

Xiao Junci’s sense of smell was perhaps no less keen than his own; the Queen Mother’s decision was very astute.

"Everyone, calm down."

Dongfang Mosheng spoke up, his voice filled with magnetism, as if a hand had swept away the anger in everyone’s hearts, instantly calming the agitated crowd.

"If the Ninth Prince has any opinions, feel free to express them."

Nalan Yan’er forced a smile.

Dugu Xiaojin had improved his strength again.

And so quickly at that.

Even Dongfang Jin, with the Wenhua Seal concentrated, couldn’t catch up with him.

Although the Ninth Prince was blind, Nalan Yan’er never dared to underestimate Dongfang Mosheng, especially since, during the struggle for the position of Crown Prince between the Eldest Prince, the Seventh Prince, and the Crown Prince, only Dongfang Mosheng managed to maintain a harmonious relationship with each of them.

Not only that, Dongfang Mosheng was also well-liked by several Noble Princess Consorts and the Empress Dowager in the harem, and even Emperor Yongye endlessly praised his literary grace. It was just a pity that he was blind.

However, if they could pull him into the Crown Prince’s camp, with Dongfang Yu having both him and Hua Wushang, they would be even more in their element.

"Imperial Sister-in-law, you and Princess Consort Wu each have valid points, but everyone has their own will, and the thoughts of those present also differ. Why not let everyone state their stance? Choose whether to gather together with the Crown Princess Consort or disperse like Princess Consort Wu. Everyone just has to stand behind the person they agree with, and that is considered stating their position."

"The Ninth Prince’s suggestion is good, let’s do it that way."

Nalan Yan’er nodded.

"Whether choosing this side or that, we are all people of Great Chu. If trouble arises, just give a shout, and the other side will come to help."

As soon as Nalan Yan’er finished speaking, the team members began to take sides.