Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort-Chapter 479 - 123: I Take Full Responsibility for My Actions!
As the silver-haired elder descended from the sky, the crowd erupted once more.
"Headmaster!"
"Headmaster!"
Voices echoed all around.
"Master actually came." Diao Yuan slowly stood up, Yin Zhe’s eyes fixed on the newcomer Hua Cangzhu, his tone revealing no emotion.
"So this is Headmaster Hua?" Feng Yugui murmured, jealousy surging in his eyes!
He had flattered Diao Yuan with the hope of being introduced to Headmaster Hua, to become his disciple. Not just because Hua Cangzhu was an Advanced Alchemist, but because he was someone dispatched from the Medicine Tower Headquarters.
Becoming his disciple would undoubtedly be a significant advantage, a trump card, in his fight for the throne.
But why? Why did that damned Mu Ge have to compete with him for everything he wanted?
Thinking of all his efforts to meet Hua Cangzhu and petition to be taken as a disciple, all in vain. And Mu Ge? With just one elixir refined, two of the strongest in the Medicine Tower were fighting to take her as a disciple!
Seeing Hua Cangzhu standing before Mu Qingge, Feng Yugui’s resolve to see Mu Qingge dead grew firmer!
Right! And that Fu Tianlong too!
Feng Yugui’s eyes glared viciously in the direction of Fu Tianlong. ’If it weren’t for his incompetence, how would Mu Ge enjoy such glory at this moment? Everything was ruined by his hands! Traitors must die!’
"Mu Ge, would you like to become my disciple?" Hua Cangzhu said directly to Mu Qingge as he landed, not sparing a glance at Lou Chuanbai.
But before Mu Qingge could answer, Lou Chuanbai smiled slightly: "Headmaster, long time no see."
Only then did Hua Cangzhu seem to notice Lou Chuanbai, glancing at him indifferently and saying in a calm tone, "So it’s Master Lou. What? Didn’t you go wander the world? You’ve returned just in time."
"Of course, it’s timely. It also shows I have a great destiny with this little fellow!" Lou Chuanbai said with a smile, seemingly unaware of any sarcasm in Hua Cangzhu’s words.
Hua Cangzhu’s eyes narrowed, with a cold gleam in the slits. He snorted coldly, "Entering my Medicine Tower means being destined with it. Why has it turned into being destined with you in Master Lou’s mouth?"
On the stands, the chatter gradually hushed.
Because everyone noticed the tension between the two masters.
Zhao Nanxing leaned towards Mei Zizhong and smiled, "It has begun."
Mei Zizhong nodded slightly, a hint of solemnity in his brows.
After a moment, he spoke with concern, "This Mu junior brother, with talents near demonic, can now craft advanced top-grade elixirs. It’s only a matter of time before he reaches the Spirit Level. Such an unparalleled genius, Master wouldn’t want to miss; how could Headmaster Hua willingly hand him over?"
Zhao Nanxing nodded in deep agreement, "Senior Brother is right. It seems this battle for recruitment will be incredibly fierce."
"If it were before, I could have persuaded Mu junior brother to join our sect." Mei Zizhong lamented in his heart. If Mu Qingge had decided on his path earlier, Hua Cangzhu wouldn’t have been able to intervene today.
To Mei Zizhong and his companions, their own master was naturally the best, and their sect the greatest.
In contrast, on Hua Cangzhu’s side, the disciples were numerous and of varying quality. How could Hua Cangzhu have the energy to teach them individually? This is why Diao Yuan could amass such a powerful influence.
Because, as Hua Cangzhu’s eldest disciple, aside from Hua Cangzhu himself, he was the indisputable authority in the sect!
Understanding Mei Zizhong’s worries, Zhao Nanxing couldn’t help but comfort, "Some things are beyond our control. We have to trust Master. Headmaster Hua has targeted Master for years; if Master weren’t capable, how could he protect himself?"
Mei Zizhong could only nod, calming himself before continuing to watch the action on the stage.
Lou Chuanbai and Hua Cangzhu, the most influential people in the Medicine Tower, were all competing to take Mu Ge as a disciple. Why didn’t such a good fortune fall on him?
This was the heartfelt sentiment of countless Medicine Tower disciples, their gazes towards Mu Qingge filled with naked jealousy and envy.
As for those female disciples bewitched by Mu Qingge’s ’beauty,’ they felt even more glorified, seeing their Mu junior brother not only charming but also incredibly capable! Most importantly, his ability to attract the attention of the two major figures of the Medicine Tower meant he was destined to excel!
In an instant, Mu Qingge’s ranking in the female disciples’ hearts soared to nearly equal that of Mei Zizhong.
"Do you think Mu junior brother is so amazing, he might become the first Spirit Level Alchemist in the history of our Medicine Tower Branch?"
"That’s quite possible! He’s now on par with Senior Brother Mei as an Advanced Alchemist, and he’s only just entered the tower. Plus his incredible Spiritual Sense strength... Oh my, the more I think about it, the more unattainable he seems! What should we do, do we have no chance?"
"Stop drooling, haven’t you seen Mu Shidi gift the Guiyuan Beauty Pill he personally crafted to Shang Shijie? Sigh, could it be that even our Mu Shidi can’t escape the charm of the number one beauty of the Medicine Tower?"
"That’s not necessarily true; didn’t Mu Shidi say he was just making up for something? Maybe, he’s actually into someone like me!"
"Hey, can you guys quiet down a bit? Let’s talk about something serious for a change!" A male disciple couldn’t take it anymore and interrupted, pointing his chin forward, "Like, in this current situation, who exactly will your Mu Shidi choose as his mentor?"
His words had just fallen, and the anger in the eyes of all the female disciples immediately turned into admiration.
"It’s always been the mentors choosing disciples; now that Mu Shidi is choosing a mentor, it only proves how outstanding our Mu Shidi is!"
"Whoever Mu Shidi chooses, it doesn’t matter. The main thing is, if only he could take a look at me!"
"A bunch of idiots!" The male disciple couldn’t stand it anymore and turned his head away.
Hua Cangzhu and Lou Chuanbai, after a round of verbal sparring, both turned their attention to Mu Qingge.
It seemed they were waiting for her final decision.
While everyone was waiting for her to choose one of them, she suddenly smiled and said to the two of them, "Sorry, Dean Hua, Master Lou. For now, I have no plans to join any mentorship."
The light in Hua Cangzhu’s eyes flickered; he seemed a bit displeased with this answer. He coldly warned, "Mu Ge, let me give you a kind reminder, overly arrogant talents often meet unpleasant ends."
Mu Qingge’s lips curled slightly, unaffected, she just smiled lightly.
Lou Chuanbai didn’t show any dissatisfaction; instead, he generously said, "No problem, no problem! Since you’ve already joined the Medicine Tower, you can’t escape anyway. Take your time; whenever you decide to join a mentorship, feel free to come to me."
"Thank you, Master Lou," Mu Qingge replied smoothly, expressing her gratitude.
Seeing this, Hua Cangzhu realized he was too hasty just now. He also added, "My door will always be open to you. You can take your time to think about which side suits you more. Once you’ve decided, you can come to me anytime without notifying anyone."
Mu Qingge smiled lightly, lowered her eyes, and said nothing more.
Seeing her unfazed demeanor, Hua Cangzhu was frustrated but couldn’t vent it out, so he just snorted coldly at his old rival Lou Chuanbai and left with a flick of his sleeve.
Once Hua Cangzhu left, Lou Chuanbai naturally no longer had a reason to stay.
He glanced at Mu Qingge and finally said meaningfully, "Take care of yourself," and left as well.
"Take care of yourself?" Mu Qingge mulled over the words in her mouth and instantly understood, "Is he reminding me to be careful not to anger Dean Hua’s side and bring trouble?"
"Mu Ge! Mu Ge!"
As soon as the two giants left, the crowd on the spectator stands immediately relaxed.
Wei Guanguan quickly ran toward the stage, with Wei Qi, Shui Ling, and even the five people who had wagers with Mu Qingge and Fu Tianlong following behind her.
Casually watching the scene of several people running up the stage, Mei Zizhong said to Zhao Nanxing and Shang Zisu, "Master is back; let’s go."
Zhao Nanxing and Shang Zisu nodded lightly.
As the three were leaving, Zhu Ling said to Mei Zizhong, "Goodbye, Senior Brother Mei."
Mei Zizhong paused briefly, slightly tilted his head, nodded, and then left with his junior siblings.
The elegant and graceful silhouette left Zhu Ling’s eyes filled with admiration.
"Mu Ge, you won, you won! You’re now the eighth on the Medicine Tower’s popularity ranking!" Wei Guanguan exclaimed excitedly. It was as if she had won herself.
"Eighth? Our Mu Ge has refined an Advanced Top Grade Elixir; he probably surpasses even that number one, Senior Brother Mei," Wei Qi said proudly.
Shui Ling giggled and added, "It’s a pity that if Mu Ge wants to improve his rank, he needs to challenge those ahead or wait for the upcoming ranking competition. I heard that the ranking competition is happening in six months this year."
"Eighth, not bad," Mu Qingge suddenly said.
She’s not interested in any leaderboard as long as being listed brings benefits. If someone told her that entering the top three or being at the top brought greater benefits, she might be a bit interested.
"You’re always like this—don’t care about anything but still somehow outperform everyone," Wei Guanguan said helplessly.
Mu Qingge shrugged, spreading her hands, "Can’t help it, I’m just that low-key, you know?"
"Ugh~!" Wei Guanguan pretended to gag, extremely unflattering.
Wei Qi also looked at her with disdain. "Appears to be an innocent little rabbit but is actually a big bad wolf; that’s not low-key, it’s wolves in sheep’s clothing."
"Who did you say?" Mu Qingge asked with a smile.
Wei Qi suddenly felt a chill down his spine and immediately realized: "Uh, I was saying... um, the weather is quite nice today."
"Embarrassing!" Wei Guanguan looked at Wei Qi with severe disdain.
"Embarrassing!" Shui Ling also joined in the disdain.
Instantly, Wei Qi’s face was flushed red with embarrassment.
Mu Qingge’s eyes held amusement, but when her gaze fell on the five people involved in the wager with her, it turned colder: "Are you here to fulfill your promise, or are you planning to go back on it?"
The five people blushed, feeling as if being roasted by fire.
They stood awkwardly in front of Mu Qingge, not knowing what to do.
After a while, they stammered, "Of course, we will fulfill our promise. Once we’ve learned, we’ll report to the Wei Mansion." Having said that, the five of them turned and left, showing a hint of determination in their retreating backs.
Mu Qingge raised the corners of her mouth and said to the Wei siblings, "Congratulations."
"Thanks to Uncle Mu," Wei Qi cupped his hands in greeting to Mu Qingge.
Whether intentional or not, he insisted on calling ’Uncle Mu’ to annoy Mu Qingge.
Shivering from goosebumps, Mu Qingge turned her eyes to Fu Tianlong.
At this moment, almost everyone on the viewing platform had left.
Even Diao Yuan and Feng Yugui had left at some point.
After a brief eye contact with Mu Qingge, Fu Tianlong finally said in a muffled voice, "Congratulations on your win."
"Thank you." Mu Qingge replied casually.
It seemed as if she didn’t care about the win or lose of the match.
Fu Tianlong pressed his lips and said, "The thing I want to tell you isn’t suitable to say right now. I’ll come to find you tonight."
"Alright." Mu Qingge nodded in agreement.
With that said, the five of them left the arena together, headed to their own treehouses.
But just as they stepped out of the arena, a large group of female disciples from the Medicine Tower quickly surrounded them. They forcefully pushed Wei Guanguan and Shui Ling out, not to mention Wei Qi and Fu Tianlong.
In an instant, Mu Qingge was surrounded layer upon layer by the female disciples.
"Brother Mu, here’s a handkerchief I embroidered for you."
"Brother Mu, here’s a brocade bag I made, with calming medicinal powder inside. Remember to carry it with you."
"Brother Mu, I’m a great cook. What do you like to eat? I’ll make it for you every day and bring it to you."
So cunning!
The girls cursed in their hearts while relentlessly pushing their personal belongings into Mu Qingge’s arms.
Mu Qingge stood dumbfounded, feeling surrounded by a horde of butterflies or a flock of sparrows chirping nonstop around her, her hands soon filled with all sorts of things. The various fragrances emanating from them almost made her dizzy!
"So... so terrifying!" Wei Qi was stunned beyond words.
"What are you all doing?" A majestic female voice suddenly came from behind.
Immediately, the female disciples surrounding Mu Qingge scattered, silently looking toward the elegantly approaching woman.
"Sister Zhu!"
"Sister Zhu."
Zhu Ling’s sudden appearance surprised Mu Qingge. If she remembered correctly, Zhu Ling was also a disciple under Hua Cangzhu, and her status wasn’t low.
Even on the popularity list at the Medicine Tower, she was in the top five and was one of the only two female disciples.
"Sister Zhu." In no time, Zhu Ling had reached Mu Qingge, who had to greet her.
Zhu Ling gave Mu Qingge a charming smile, carrying a bit of haughtiness, and said to the female disciples, "What are you all doing here? Don’t you need to practice alchemy?"
Under Zhu Ling’s intimidation, the female disciples left reluctantly with lingering, wistful glances.
Their unwilling departure dealt another blow to the lovesick guys at the Medicine Tower!
Once the crowd finally dispersed, Zhu Ling’s gaze fell on Mu Qingge’s arms, which were overflowing with gifts. The pile looked like a small mountain.
Zhu Ling chuckled and teased, "Brother Mu, how long do you plan on holding onto those things?"
Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched slightly.
The owners of these things hadn’t gone far, and if she just dropped them, those women might tear her apart. However, holding onto them was indeed awkward.
Just then, Wei Qi was pushed forward by Wei Guanguan: "Mu Ge, my brother will help you hold these things."
"That would be great." Mu Qingge immediately chuckled.
Wei Qi, helpless, had no choice but to walk over begrudgingly and take the pile of women’s stuff from Mu Qingge.
"What’s... what’s this?" Wei Qi held the things and slowly pulled out a silky handkerchief: "This handkerchief is strange, and it has strings attached." Then he sniffed it: "It smells nice."
But as he revealed the full view of the handkerchief, his face stiffened and his cheeks flushed instantly.
Wei Guanguan’s eyes widened, feeling both embarrassed and angry: "You... you pervert, Wei Qi!"
Shui Ling and the others were also shocked, their faces turning as rosy as the dawn.
Zhu Ling and Mu Qingge were equally stunned.
’It’s a dudou!’ Mu Qingge screamed in her heart upon identifying the item, questioning inwardly: ’Who would gift such a private thing? Are they crazy!’
Zhu Ling’s smile became somewhat rigid, but unlike Wei Guanguan and Shui Ling, she wasn’t embarrassed. Instead, she jested with Mu Qingge, "It seems like Brother Mu is quite popular."
Mu Qingge’s mouth contorted: "You’re too kind, Sister Zhu."
The dudou in Wei Qi’s hands felt like a hot potato, one he couldn’t keep but also couldn’t throw. He stood there motionless, casting a pleading look for help toward his sister.
With no other option, Wei Guanguan took the dudou from him with disdain and swiftly tossed it away.
She wanted nothing to do with it!
Zhu Ling smiled without saying much, only asking Mu Qingge, "Does Brother Mu have some time now?"
Mu Qingge thought for a moment and nodded.
Zhu Ling’s smile turned even more enchanting as she invited, "Would Brother Mu care to accompany me for a walk?"
Mu Qingge said to the others, "You all go back first."
Although Wei Guanguan was worried, she still let herself get dragged away by Wei Qi.
Once everyone left, Mu Qingge followed Zhu Ling to a quiet place. It seemed Zhu Ling wasn’t keen on having many people know she was looking for Mu Qingge, hence the secluded spot.
"What does Sister Zhu want with me?" Mu Qingge asked.
Zhu Ling smiled, "Brother Mu is indeed impatient. In that case, I won’t beat around the bush. I want you to do me a small favor."
Mu Qingge raised her eyebrows slightly, waiting for her to continue.
"I want Brother Mu to concoct a Guiyuan Beauty Pill for me. Of course, you don’t need to worry about the medicinal ingredients; I’ll prepare them." Zhu Ling stated her intention.
She considered that asking Mu Qingge might be easier than asking her master or Mei Zizhong.
Mu Qingge was a bit taken aback, as she hadn’t expected Zhu Ling to approach her for this reason.
Refining another Guiyuan Beauty Pill wasn’t a difficult task for her. However, if she agreed readily, what if all the female disciples at the Medicine Tower came to her for the pill in the future?
"Sister Zhu..."
"Rest assured, Brother Mu. No one will hear of my request today. I won’t trouble you in the future, I promise." Zhu Ling seemed to have anticipated Mu Qingge’s concern and interrupted her refusal.
Mu Qingge smiled, her eyes twinkling slightly: "Since Senior Sister Zhu has said so, I can only show my humble skills."
...
When Mu Qingge returned to the treehouse, she found Wei Guanguan waiting for her at her door.
Mu Qingge asked in surprise: "What are you doing here?"
Wei Guanguan pouted: "Of course, I’m waiting for you!"
"Waiting for me for what?" Mu Qingge felt a bit speechless. She was such a grown person, did they think she would get lost in the Medicine Tower?
Wei Guanguan said jealously: "I’m here to see if that woman did anything to you."
"Do you think she could do anything to me?" Mu Qingge said with amusement.
Wei Guanguan circled around Mu Qingge, carefully inspecting her before nodding: "Hmm, should be fine." After checking, she felt relieved.
Immediately, she curiously asked: "Mu Ge, why did Senior Sister Zhu look for you?"
"Just some private matter." Mu Qingge replied ambiguously.
Hearing this, Wei Guanguan knew Mu Qingge didn’t want to say more on the matter, so she didn’t press further.
Instead, she said: "Mu Ge, why did you give the Guiyuan Beauty Pill you refined to Senior Sister Shang? It’s the first time I’ve known about something so wonderful. I was going to pester you to give it to me after your match."
Wei Guanguan’s bluntness put Mu Qingge in a good mood.
She spread her hands and said: "I didn’t know at first that the Guiyuan Beauty Pill was so effective. Considering that I saw the Elixir Recipe from her place without asking, I naturally had to make up for it."
"Do you regret using such a precious Elixir to repay the favor now?" Wei Guanguan looked at her with anticipation.
Seeing her eager look, hoping she would say ’regret’, Mu Qingge nodded with a smile: "Hmm, I do regret a bit. But unfortunately, once the words are out, it’s not good to take them back."
"True!" Wei Guanguan said dejectedly.
Thinking for a moment, the little girl said with a drooping head: "Alright, I’ll head back first. I won’t delay your rest. You must be tired from today’s competition, get some rest. I’ll bring your food over in a while."
"Okay." Mu Qingge responded.
After sending Wei Guanguan off, Mu Qingge pushed open her door and walked in.
Today’s competition, in fact, wasn’t much for Mu Qingge.
However, after completing the match, she indeed wanted to reward herself with a good sleep.
So, she directly collapsed onto the bed and closed her eyes.
Half-asleep, Mu Qingge seemed to hear the monster gentleman calling her.
In a daze, she tried hard to open her eyes and saw a handsome face up close through the gap in her eyes.
This face, unparalleled under the heavens, a beauty enough to topple a kingdom, and incredibly familiar to her.
Who else but the elusive Si Mo?
"Why are you here? I must be dreaming." Mu Qingge mumbled sleepily and closed her eyes again.
"Could it be little Ge’er missed me, that’s why you dreamed of me?" Si Mo’s voice came with a hint of laughter.
Mu Qingge responded with her eyes closed: "Yes, miss you to death."
"Little Ge’er is so straightforward, cute, and endearing."
Straightforward, cute, endearing? Was he describing her?
Mu Qingge opened her eyes again, looking contemptuous: "It seems like you have an eye problem."
In a daze, she saw Si Mo smile gently, his amber eyes showing tenderness: "Little Ge’er is tired, let me help you take off your outerwear, sleep more comfortably, okay?"
Mu Qingge glanced at him, closed her eyes, lazily raised her hand: "Hurry up and serve me."
Si Mo chuckled, reached out and grabbed her hand, helping her remove her outerwear and shoes.
For the first time seeing Mu Qingge’s feet so clearly, a fleeting glint appeared in Si Mo’s eyes. Her white jade-like feet in his large hand, her toes round like pearls, almost tempted him to give them a kiss.
Si Mo thought so and did just that.
He leaned down, his cherry-blossom lips gently fell on Mu Qingge’s toe.
The ticklish sensation on the tip of her toes made Mu Qingge in her sleep involuntarily wiggle her feet.
"Even asleep, she’s so unruly." Si Mo chuckled indulgently, the coldness deep in his amber eyes replaced with tenderness.
His broad palm held Mu Qingge’s foot, his wide sleeve hiding them.
He played with them in his hand for a long time, only reluctantly letting go of the feet he was so infatuated with when he felt Mu Qingge frowning in her sleep.
Si Mo lay beside Mu Qingge, his slender fingers slowly caressing the Illusionary Artifact on her left ear.
"Your beauty is for my eyes only." He softly whispered in Mu Qingge’s ear, gently removing the Illusionary Artifact.
Mu Qingge brushed her ear with her hand, seemingly unaware.
It seemed, feeling this man’s presence, she could sleep especially peacefully.
With the disguise of the Illusionary Artifact gone, Mu Qingge’s face underwent subtle changes. Her facial features more gentle, added a bit of feminine charm.
Her feminine figure gradually revealed, with a delicate waist and long legs...
She curled up on her side on the bed, her ink-black hair spreading like a fan across the bedding. Her sleeping face, like a baby’s, was pure.
Si Mo watched her, as if hearing his own heartbeat, thundering like a drum.
This girl before him, since when did she make him unwilling to let go? Even more unwilling to share her beauty with others?
In her sleep, the rhythm of her breathing seemed to synchronize with Si Mo’s heartbeat. He watched her, never growing tired. The loneliness of millennia, he had long accustomed to standing alone atop an unreachable height, facing the cold wind.
But now, he hoped that one day, the girl before him could stay by his side, with him forever and ever.
To understand his feelings for her, he had hidden away, secretly observing countless men and women.
In the end, among countless relationships, he reached one conclusion.
He believed, she was meant to be his wife.
His wife, could only be her!
Si Mo slowly lowered his head, placing gentle kisses in her hair.
Following her hairline, from the top of her head to her ear.
Perhaps feeling the ticklish breath on her skin, Mu Qingge moved her neck, raised her hand to scratch behind her ear.
Then, she turned over, landing directly in Si Mo’s embrace.
Looking at the girl in his arms, Si Mo smiled slyly: "You’re the one who came in, don’t even think about running away now."
"Stinky monster, what are you saying? I’ll bring you down eventually, stomp you underfoot and spank your butt!" Mu Qingge suddenly mumbled.
Si Mo was stunned, looked down, and realized Mu Qingge was already asleep, the words seemed just a mumble from her dream.
"Stomp me underfoot? And spank me..." Si Mo’s smiling eyes flickered dangerously.
After a while, he suddenly said affectionately: "Alright, I’ll wait for that day. Once you’ve hit me, you must take responsibility for me."
"You wait, it won’t be long! Rest assured, I always take responsibility for what I do." The sleeping someone, in complete unawareness, had made a deal destined to make her beat her chest in regret in the future.
...
The drowsiness gradually fading, Mu Qingge slowly opened her eyes, stretched comfortably: "Waking up naturally feels so good!"
"Why did I dream of that monster?" Staring at the beam in the room, Mu Qingge suddenly said in confusion.
She vaguely remembered falling asleep and having a dream.
She dreamed that Si Mo came to the Medicine Tower, and even entered her room to speak with her.
However, she couldn’t remember what was said.
"It’s just a dream. Why think so much? Do you think your brain has too much space? Unrelated people and things should be dealt with like garbage, cleared away!" Mu Qingge said with a smirk.
She sat up from the bed and suddenly noticed that someone had taken off her outer garments, and even her shoes and socks. A thin blanket was covering her.
Mu Qingge was startled. She remembered that as soon as she entered the room, she had collapsed onto the bed and fallen asleep, without taking off her shoes or clothes.
Blinking, Mu Qingge tried hard to recall her memories before and after sleeping.
In that vague dream, she seemed to remember the demon saying something about taking off her clothes...
Instantly, Mu Qingge’s eyes widened in shock: "Could it be that it wasn’t a dream! That guy really came in?"
It seemed, apart from this explanation, no other answer could explain her current state and the lingering memories in her mind.
Suddenly, she reached for her left ear and felt the earring’s presence, finally letting out a sigh of relief.
"What exactly did I say to him? Why can’t I remember at all!" Mu Qingge was so frustrated that she almost wanted to bang her head against the wall, but in the end, she restrained from such a foolish act.
Troubled in the room for a long time, Mu Qingge finally stepped out, her face cold.
Just as she stepped out, she saw some cold food placed in front of her door.
Indeed, apart from that guy, who could come and go freely in her room, others wouldn’t be so rude.
Feeling secretly annoyed, Mu Qingge lost her appetite at the sight of the food.
"Mu Ge." Suddenly, Fu Tianlong’s voice came from under the tree.
Mu Qingge walked to the railing and leaned over to take a look.
Fu Tianlong stood alone below, looking up at her.
"Come with me." Fu Tianlong, upon seeing Mu Qingge, turned to leave.
Mu Qingge thought for a moment, then leaped down from the treehouse and followed Fu Tianlong.
After the two left, Shui Ling’s figure emerged from a dark, hidden corner, silently watching the direction in which they departed.
Mu Qingge followed Fu Tianlong to a quiet place.
After confirming no one was around, Fu Tianlong turned to face Mu Qingge, speaking in a sullen and cold tone: "Mu Ge, do you know I dislike you very much."
Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow and nodded: "I know."
"And do you know, there are quite a few people who dislike you?" Fu Tianlong added.
Catching the implication in his words, Mu Qingge still smiled nonchalantly: "That, I also know." Those who like her weren’t few. Those who detest her and wish her dead were also many.
However, most of those people were sent to hell by her. Hmm, since both parties are disgusted with each other, why not never meet again? From then on, you walk your Bridge of Helplessness, and I’ll take my Sunny Road, with no interference!
Her indifferent stance enraged Fu Tianlong. "Do you know, the thing I hate most is this attitude of yours. Never caring about anything, yet others care about you!"
Mu Qingge looked at him, studying him for a moment, then said speechlessly: "You still think there’s something between me and Shui Ling?"
Fu Tianlong suddenly pressed his lips tightly, silent for a while before saying: "I don’t trust you, but I trust Shui Ling. She says there’s nothing between you two, and I believe her."
"If that’s the case, then that’s settled." Mu Qingge replied.
"Shui Ling has changed." Fu Tianlong suddenly said painfully: "Before meeting you, she was innocent and lively, always calling me Tianlong Brother, like my little tail. Even as she grew up, she rarely got close to other men besides me. But, once you appeared, she became exceptionally attentive to you. Even now that she’s intentionally distancing herself from you, she’s anxious every day."
"Do you think she’s like this because of me?" Mu Qingge was quite amused.
This Fu Tianlong is indeed, as Shui Ling said, a foolish goose!
"If not you, then who else?" Fu Tianlong said angrily.
But after speaking, he took a deep breath and told Mu Qingge: "I came to you to fulfill a bet’s promise, not to confront you. Feng Yugui approached me, asking me to cooperate with him against you. Before your Dan Fighting, he even gave me an elixir, saying it was for you to take before the competition."
"This is what you wanted to tell me?" Mu Qingge’s eyes flickered.
Fu Tianlong nodded, extending his hand, in which lay a quiet pill.
Mu Qingge took it from his hand, scrutinizing it carefully: "It’s a Spirit Breaking Pill. The person’s spiritual sense who takes it will be continuously eroded, rendering it unusable."
Fu Tianlong’s expression changed upon hearing this, saying with hatred: "I knew that the thing Feng brought wasn’t anything good! It’s too malicious!"
Mu Qingge held the pill in her hand, seriously looking at him, as if questioning why, despite his dislike for her and his prior agreement with Feng Yugui, he hadn’t drugged her.
Under her gaze, Fu Tianlong turned his head and said: "Initially, I wanted to. But I didn’t want Shui Ling to be heartbroken."
"..." Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched.
Fu Tianlong continued: "I thought about it; since Shui Ling likes you and is happier with you, I’ll let go. But you must promise me to treat her well, not to let her down, and never to like another woman, or I won’t spare you!"
Mu Qingge listened, speechless, shaking her head and questioning: "Fu Tianlong, do you regard Shui Ling as your sister or your fiancée? Is your concern out of responsibility or genuine feelings?"
Fu Tianlong was startled, somewhat baffled.
Mu Qingge sneered: "You don’t have to answer me. When you figure it out, tell Shui Ling yourself. I’ll just let you know that it’s impossible between Shui Ling and me. She can’t possibly want to marry me, and I won’t marry her."
With that, Mu Qingge turned to leave.
Fu Tianlong hurriedly chased after her, asking: "Wait, what do you mean by what you said?"
But Mu Qingge didn’t want to waste any more words on him and strode back toward the treehouse.
Fu Tianlong was filled with confusion, continually questioning Mu Qingge’s words in his mind. It felt like that was the major barrier between him and Shui Ling.
If he couldn’t figure out this issue, even without Mu Qingge, it seemed a vast river divided him and Shui Ling.
They walked one after the other towards the treehouse.
Before they arrived, the Wei siblings and five others rushed out in a panic.
This atmosphere made Mu Qingge sense that something was wrong. Her eyes narrowed as she hurried forward to ask: "What happened?"
Wei Guanguan anxiously said: "Shui Ling was taken away!"
"What? What did you say!" Fu Tianlong, following behind, happened to hear Wei Guanguan’s words.
"Where did you go, Fu Tianlong? Shui Ling was calling your name desperately when she was taken!" Wei Qi rushed over, landing a punch on Fu Tianlong’s chest.
Fu Tianlong retreated several steps but didn’t plan to retaliate.
In his mind, only the Wei siblings’ words echoed.
Shui Ling has been taken away!
She was calling his name desperately when taken, yet he wasn’t there!
Fu Tianlong seemed struck by lightning, unable to stand firmly.
He turned to leave, but Mu Qingge blocked his path with a swift movement.
"Move aside! I have to save Shui Ling!" Fu Tianlong said, his eyes red.
Mu Qingge looked at him sternly: "Where do you plan to save her?"
The question froze Fu Tianlong in place.
Exactly, he didn’t even know who took Shui Ling, so where would he go to save her?
Seeing Fu Tianlong momentarily calm down, Mu Qingge asked the others: "What exactly happened? Explain carefully. Don’t leave out any details."
Wei Qi stepped up and said: "We were all in our treehouses when we suddenly heard Shui Ling calling for Fu Tianlong." Glancing at the tormented Fu Tianlong, Wei Qi continued: "The voice was filled with terror and fear. We rushed out. But as soon as we did, we saw some men in black taking Shui Ling away, leaving only a message."
"What message?" Mu Qingge’s eyes flashed as she focused on Wei Qi.
Wei Qi pressed his lips and said: "They said if we want to save Shui Ling, Fu Tianlong must go alone to the base of Broken Soul Cliff in Mimeng Forest."
"Broken Soul Cliff? That’s the Medicine Tower’s forbidden area." Mu Qingge frowned deeply.
