Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort-Chapter 485 - 129: Junior Sister Zhu, Still Not Making a Move?
Mimeng Forest, the largest forest at the western end of Yu Country, occupies the entire west.
Passing through Mimeng Forest, one can enter the territory of Ba Country. Legend has it that the other deep edge of Mimeng Forest is the border of Linchuan...
"Mu Shidi, what are you looking at?" Zhao Nanxing noticed a sudden silence behind him. Turning around, he saw Mu Qingge staring off into space.
In front of Mu Qingge, layers of mist envelop the forest, blocking the path and adding to the mystery. Hearing Zhao Nanxing’s inquiry, she slowly withdrew her gaze and said to him, "Nothing."
"Keep up, so you don’t get lost." Zhao Nanxing, unsuspecting, urged her.
Mu Qingge nodded slightly and followed alongside Zhao Nanxing.
Three figures ahead had already become blurred.
The two glanced at each other and simultaneously quickened their pace to catch up with the three.
After a while, when the figures ahead became clear again, Mu Qingge spoke to Zhao Nanxing, "Zhao Shixiong, I’ve heard that Mimeng Forest can reach the border of Linchuan Continent?"
Zhao Nanxing laughed, "You’ve heard that legend too?"
Mu Qingge nodded.
Zhao Nanxing locked his gaze on the three ahead and replied, "Indeed, in the ancient records inherited by our Yu Country’s imperial family, it’s mentioned that one edge of Mimeng Forest is the border of Linchuan Continent. However, no one has reached it for thousands of years. Or perhaps someone found it, but was never seen again."
"Is it really that mysterious?" Mu Qingge frowned.
Zhao Nanxing nodded, surveyed the surroundings, and told Mu Qingge, "You see, the reason Mimeng Forest is called Mimeng Forest is because fog persists here all year round, easily disorienting those who enter. Inhaling too much can even cause hallucinations. Before the Medicine Tower Branch was established here, people went missing every year. Later, when the branch was founded and coordinated with our imperial family, the forest was incorporated, reducing disappearances. However, even Medicine Tower disciples don’t venture too deeply in their herb gathering, and they must take the Barrier-breaking Pill we took earlier to avoid falling into illusions. This trial requires us to go to Moon Lake, which is unprecedented."
Zhao Nanxing finished speaking with a cold laugh.
Mu Qingge listened quietly and suddenly asked, "If there is truly a border, what’s beyond it?"
This question seemed directed at Zhao Nanxing as much as herself.
Zhao Nanxing turned to look at her and said, "If one day my cultivation reaches Purple Realm, I would also want to see beyond Linchuan. But I wouldn’t choose Mimeng Forest; I would choose the Bitter Sea of Ancient Witch Country or the Wandering Soul Desert of Di Country."
Mu Qingge’s eyes flashed, and she fell silent.
The two places Zhao Nanxing mentioned she had seen in the Linchuan Continent Chronicles.
Beyond Linchuan, there is vaster terrain. This isn’t a secret. However, few make it out, so it gradually becomes legend.
In the Linchuan Continent Chronicles, there’s a clear record of two paths to leave Linchuan.
One is by sea, at the southernmost tip of the continent in the mysterious and closed Ancient Witch Country. Further south in that country is an endless sea called the Bitter Sea. It’s said that crossing the Bitter Sea leads to another continent.
However, the sea is boundless, the journey’s duration unknown, and the dangers hidden within are also unknown.
The other is the northernmost second-class country of Di Country. Even further north lies a scorching desert, vast and boundless.
Some say that desert is larger than Linchuan Continent and extremely perilous.
It’s also said that crossing the Wandering Soul Desert leads to another realm.
Zhao Nanxing’s words, Mu Qingge well understands.
Because these two routes are the most detailed recorded methods to leave Linchuan. If she were to choose, she would pick one of these two, rather than a path ambiguously mentioned in legends.
"Does Zhao Shixiong not want to inherit the throne?" Mu Qingge asked curiously.
Zhao Nanxing laughed, "I know I’m not fit to be an emperor. Instead of being endlessly busy with national affairs and making many reluctant decisions for the country, I’d rather live carefree days as a wanderer."
His answer made Mu Qingge laugh, "I know two princes who don’t want to be emperors, you’re one of them, Zhao Shixiong."
"Oh? Who’s the other? I’d really like to meet someone who shares my view." Zhao Nanxing asked curiously.
Mu Qingge didn’t say much, only vaguely replied, "There’ll be a chance."
Zhao Nanxing didn’t press further and sighed, saying, "Learning alchemy is so that I can make a living walking the world. If Shidi ever wants to leave Linchuan, call on me." After saying this, he winked at Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge teased with a smile, "Would Zhao Shixiong leave Shang Shijie behind?"
Zhao Nanxing was momentarily embarrassed but generously said, "Everyone sees my feelings for Zisu, except for her. Never mind, in matters of love, it’s about mutual willingness. If her heart doesn’t hold me, why force it?"
"What are you saying? Hurry up and catch up." Suddenly, Mei Zizhong turned and called out to them.
Zhao Nanxing and Mu Qingge exchanged a smile, the former saying, "We’re coming."
When the two caught up to the three, Zhao Nanxing said to Mei Zizhong, "I’ve agreed with Mu Shidi that if one day he wants to leave Linchuan, he’ll call on me." After speaking, his gaze swept deliberately over Shang Zisu.
However, the beauty remained indifferent, leaving him somewhat disappointed.
Mei Zizhong smiled gently, his ethereal presence like an immortal. He looked at Mu Qingge and asked, "Does Mu Shidi have such a great wish?"
Mu Qingge nodded, "The world is so big, I want to see it."
Mei Zizhong’s smile grew wider, and he seriously said, "If that day comes, Mu Shidi, call on me."
Mu Qingge was stunned, a bit surprised.
If she remembered correctly, Mei Zizhong had grown up in the Medicine Tower and never left. Following such a trajectory, he should inherit his master’s teachings and remain at the Medicine Tower.
Could it be...he has a hidden longing heart too?
"Why, Shidi thinks I shouldn’t go out?" Mei Zizhong said lightly, sensing Mu Qingge’s surprise.
"No! Not at all!" Mu Qingge laughed awkwardly.
"You’re all agreeing to leave Linchuan together, so why not include me?" Zhu Ling suddenly said.
This statement immediately drew surprised looks from Mei Zizhong and Zhao Nanxing, with the former unconsciously frowning.
However, Zhu Ling seemed oblivious and asked Shang Zisu, "Zisu, how about you?"
Shang Zisu’s gaze was cold, like ice and snow, sweeping over the group, pausing briefly on Mu Qingge before briefly responding, "Sure."
Zhao Nanxing was the most delighted by her response.
Because it implies that even if he leaves the Medicine Tower, he can continue to be with his dream goddess.
Thinking of a promising future, Zhao Nanxing smiled brightly at Mu Qingge. "Shidi, my happiness relies entirely on your efforts."
What kind of talk is that?
Mu Qingge twitched her mouth, "To leave Linchuan, we all need to work hard together."
"Right, right, right! We’ll work together!" Zhao Nanxing laughed.
The group of five exchanged a glance and a silent promise tucked away in their hearts.
After finishing their conversation, the five continued walking inward.
Mei Zizhong took out a palm-sized instrument and said to everyone, "According to the direction indicated by the compass, we need to head that way to reach Moon Lake." He pointed to the right-front.
Zhao Nanxing walked over, glanced at the compass, and uncertainly said, "Can we trust this compass? I recall once a disciple said the compass malfunctioned during a trial here."
"Whether we can trust it, we can only rely on it for now." Mei Zizhong said.
Mu Qingge lifted her chin, "Let’s go forward first. We’re not the only ones heading to Moon Lake; if we meet others along the way, we’ll know if the direction is wrong."
The group nodded, continuing to walk inward.
Though Mimeng Forest has layers of mist, it’s not humid and certainly not dank and damp.
The feeling here is more like an immensely large labyrinth.
"Everyone be cautious. Watch for any spirit beasts around. If you find rare medicinal materials, don’t miss them either." Mei Zizhong instructed the group.
The five formed an arrow-like formation, with Mei Zizhong at the front. Mu Qingge and Zhao Nanxing were positioned on the outer sides at the back, while the two women were protected in the middle.
Mimeng Forest was very quiet, almost devoid of animals.
Still, none of them relaxed their vigilance. Lou Chuanbai once spoke of encountering Blue Realm Spirit Beasts in Mimeng Forest.
Thus, though spirit beasts may be few in Mimeng Forest, they’re exceptionally fierce.
"Movement to the right!" Mu Qingge suddenly stopped walking, his ears twitched.
The four immediately halted, swiftly forming a protective circle. This untrained yet exceptionally coordinated response was indeed remarkable.
Suddenly, a white shadow bolted towards them like lightning.
The speed was so fast it was impossible to see clearly, appearing right in front of them almost instantly from afar.
Except for Mu Qingge, the eyes of the other four narrowed swiftly, their expressions changing dramatically. As the white shadow darted in front of them, it suddenly charged towards Shang Zisu.
Shang Zisu instinctively retreated, a green glow in her hand ready to strike.
Zhao Nanxing had a green glow flashing in his hands, about to grab the white shadow.
Zhu Ling was enveloped in dazzling yellow light, while Mei Zizhong emitted a faint cyan glow.
"Squeak——!"
Just as everyone was preparing to fight, the white shadow suddenly stopped, letting out a miserable cry.
At this moment, its appearance clearly emerged before everyone’s eyes.
"Squeak squeak——!"
A pure white, spotless fox-like creature was grabbed by the neck by Mu Qingge, its limbs flailing, and its ruby-like red eyes glaring viciously at Mu Qingge.
"What is this?" Zhu Ling asked in surprise.
However, the others were more focused on Mu Qingge’s speed.
She was actually faster than this creature.
"Snow Fox," Mu Qingge said in an indifferent tone.
"This is the Snow Fox? The mythical Spiritual Fox said to move with the speed of lightning and possess the ability to confuse?" Zhao Nanxing blinked his eyes, carefully observing the Snow Fox Mu Qingge held.
Mei Zizhong’s gaze also fell on the Snow Fox and said lightly, "The Snow Fox is born as a Yellow Realm Spirit Beast. As it grows, it can become a Purple Realm Spirit Beast."
"So powerful! And so cute!" Zhu Ling looked at the Snow Fox, her girlish heart instantly captured by this little creature.
Mu Qingge said to Shang Zisu, "Shang Senior, the Snow Fox suddenly turned towards you; it seems your aura pleases it more. Why don’t you take it as a spiritual pet? If properly nurtured, it might become a significant aid in the future."
Upon hearing Mu Qingge’s words, Zhu Ling looked at Shang Zisu with great envy and said, "Zisu, just accept this little thing, it’s rare for Brother Mu to consider everything for you." As she spoke, she gave Zhao Nanxing a challenging glance.
The latter, however, carelessly replied, "It is only natural for Brother Mu to honor Senior Sister. Besides, the Snow Fox is indeed more suitable for women to raise, Zisu, just accept it."
Mei Zizhong had a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, though he said nothing, his intentions were quite clear.
But Shang Zisu shook her head and refused, "I don’t need it."
Her choice puzzled everyone.
Zhu Ling asked, "Why? Don’t you like it?"
Shang Zisu bit her lip, speaking softly, "I like it. But its eyes are too fierce. I don’t want to raise a fox and invite trouble."
Her words made everyone look at the Snow Fox.
The Snow Fox seemed to understand, showing pitiful eyes, but only when looking at Mu Qingge, a hint of ferocity was hidden in its pitiful, pleading eyes.
The group was not foolish and naturally saw this, so they fell silent.
Shang Zisu said, "I am not a Heavenly Communication Master, and I don’t know how to control a Spirit Beast. Instead of that, it’s better not to have one."
Zhu Ling thought for a moment and said, "I think it already resents Brother Mu. To avoid future troubles, it might be better to kill it."
"Squeak——! Squeak squeak——!" The Snow Fox immediately fixed a vicious glare on Zhu Ling, baring its sharp teeth.
Zhu Ling was so frightened she took a step back, shaking her head, "Zisu is right, this is a Spirit Beast, and we can’t tame it easily. If not handled properly, we might face its revenge later."
With that, she looked at Mu Qingge.
The other three also turned their gaze to Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge lowered her eyes to look at the Snow Fox in her hand, which no longer hid its feelings and showed strong hatred for her.
Mu Qingge said to it, "I merely restrained you in self-defense, yet you hold such hatred towards me. It seems you really can’t be left alive."
As she finished speaking, a trace of panic flashed in the Snow Fox’s eyes, chirping as if begging for mercy.
But Mu Qingge shook her head, "Foxes are inherently cunning. If I let you go, I fear you’ll seek revenge. If this were a normal day, perhaps it wouldn’t matter, but in this Mimeng Forest, I don’t have time to tangle with you more."
Having said that, Mu Qingge’s five fingers suddenly tightened, crushing the Snow Fox’s neck and ending its life.
Taking out the Beast Core from the Snow Fox, she tossed its body to the ground and said to the four companions, "Let’s go."
The four nodded and walked past the Snow Fox’s body.
In no time, the five disappeared from the spot, their figures hidden by the thick mist. No one noticed the pair of blood-red, cold eyes filled with hatred looking at the place where they left from the depths of the mist.
A wave of white mist swept over the Snow Fox’s body, and when the mist dispersed, the body of the Snow Fox was nowhere to be found.
...
That evening, Mu Qingge and the others found an abandoned cave as a resting spot.
The cave was not large, but spacious enough for all five.
In the middle of the cave, a bonfire was burning.
The five sat on the ground around the bonfire, each sitting cross-legged, using cultivation to replace rest.
The firelight flickered over their figures, casting light and shade, enveloping the entire cave in its glow. The five had remarkable appearances, each with their own charm. If a mortal accidentally intruded, they might think they had stumbled into an Immortal Cave Mansion.
A swirl of white mist silently drifted into the cave, flowing amongst them, gathering around Mu Qingge.
Gradually, the white mist formed a partially translucent giant cocoon, enveloping Mu Qingge within. Suddenly, the giant cocoon turned to fine threads, drilling into Mu Qingge’s body.
Mu Qingge, who was meditating and cultivating, suddenly jerked, her brows furrowing before returning to calm.
However, upon close observation, one would notice that the hand signs she made during cultivation had slightly relaxed...
[What is this place!]
Mu Qingge seemed to be in a world of white mist, surrounded by dense fog.
She exerted force with her hands to sweep away the fog, but to no avail.
She tried to use her spiritual power, yet found that her Blue Realm Peak power seemed to vanish.
At this time, she noticed the dense fog around her gradually dissipating, and her vision became clearer.
"One-two-one, one-two-one, halt!"
A familiar drill voice sounded in her ears.
Mu Qingge’s whole body felt as if it had been hit by electricity.
As the white fog fully dispersed, when Mu Qingge saw the scene before her, she froze, her eyes filled with disbelief.
All around were neatly aligned formations.
The soldiers in training wore the dark green camouflage uniforms familiar to her to the bone.
This training ground was a memory spanning more than a decade, familiar to her down to every blade of grass on the field.
"Dragon Teeth, what are you standing here for? Aren’t you going to join the team and start today’s basic training?" Suddenly, a stern shout came from behind.
Mu Qingge turned sharply, and seeing the approaching person, she exclaimed in shock, "Officer!"
This was at the time she had just enlisted, chosen for training in the special forces alongside her fellow soldiers with unique abilities.
Mu Qingge looked down at her body, finding herself in a camouflage training uniform she was familiar with. "Why is my special outfit here?"
"Back with the team! Do you want to be punished? Don’t think you’re unique just because of your special abilities." The instructor’s harsh rebuke came.
Mu Qingge bowed her head and looked at her body, realizing she was indeed wearing a camouflage training uniform, a garment she was familiar with, but why was it here?
"Are you going to rejoin the team or do you want a penalty? Don’t think that just because you have special abilities, you’re different from the others." The instructor rebuked her sternly.
Night passed quietly.
In the morning, as dawn broke, Mei Zizhong was the first to finish his cultivation and wake up, his serene eyes gently sweeping over the faces of the four, seemingly captivated by Mu Qingge’s stunning appearance.
Zhao Nanxing was the second to wake up, stretching lazily as soon as he awoke.
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This movement startled Mei Zizhong. He lowered his eyes, his long fluttering eyelashes concealing the panic in his eyes.
After masking his emotions, he finally looked at Zhao Nanxing and said, "Junior Brother, you’re awake."
Zhao Nanxing grinned, "Morning, Senior Brother!"
As they spoke, Shang Zisu and Zhu Ling almost simultaneously opened their eyes.
The four of them exchanged glances, and finally, they all directed their gaze towards Mu Qingge, who still had her eyes closed.
"Why is Junior Brother Mu still cultivating?" Zhao Nanxing stood up and walked towards Mu Qingge.
Mei Zizhong hurriedly said, "Do not disturb Junior Brother Mu’s cultivation."
At that moment, Shang Zisu, observing Mu Qingge’s hand, noticed something amiss: "Why is Junior Brother Mu’s hand seal loosened during cultivation?"
Her words immediately caught the attention of the three others.
Mei Zizhong and Zhu Ling also walked over, the four of them gathering around Mu Qingge.
Sensing Mu Qingge’s even breathing, there seemed to be nothing wrong.
Zhao Nanxing frowned, "Could it be that Junior Brother Mu fell asleep during cultivation?"
Shang Zisu slowly shook her head, "Even if he really fell asleep, he should have woken up by now."
"It is indeed somewhat unusual." Zhu Ling mused. "Even if he fell asleep, with us surrounding him like this and talking, he should have been startled awake."
"Could it be an illness?" Zhao Nanxing suggested again.
Saying this, he looked over at Mei Zizhong.
Mei Zizhong approached and squatted down beside Mu Qingge, calling gently, "Junior Brother Mu, Junior Brother Mu, wake up."
However, Mu Qingge remained as still as a statue, with no reaction whatsoever.
"Senior Brother, why don’t you check Junior Brother Mu’s pulse?" Shang Zisu suggested.
Mei Zizhong nodded, turned Mu Qingge’s hand over and placed his two fingers on her pulse...
Suddenly, he released his hand sharply, his eyes unable to hide his look of shock.
That emotion shattered his usual calm, as if his world had received a massive impact.
"What’s wrong, Senior Brother? Is Junior Brother Mu’s pulse that strange?" Zhao Nanxing gave Mei Zizhong a puzzled glance and reached out to check Mu Qingge’s pulse.
But before he could touch Mu Qingge’s wrist, his hand was suddenly grabbed by Mei Zizhong.
Zhao Nanxing looked at him in confusion. Mei Zizhong had already regained his usual demeanor, giving him a slight smile, "I’ll handle it." With that, he released his grip and placed his two fingers back on Mu Qingge’s pulse.
’A woman’s! This is a woman’s pulse! How could Junior Brother Mu have a woman’s pulse? Unless...’ Mei Zizhong maintained his outward calm, but inside, his thoughts were stormy.
This secret left him unsure of how to express it, but he knew clearly that he couldn’t reveal it!
Although he didn’t know what method Mu Qingge used to disguise herself so perfectly that fiction became reality, since she chose to present herself as a man, she must have her reasons.
’It’s already wrong that I accidentally discovered it; I definitely can’t let this secret be known to the public.’ Mei Zizhong told himself in his heart.
After a long while, he released his fingers and looked at the three waiting individuals.
Perhaps his earlier reaction was too intense, causing the three of them to look at him now with curiosity and concern.
"Junior Brother Mu’s pulse is stable, not like he’s ill." Mei Zizhong concluded.
"Then why isn’t he waking up?" Zhao Nanxing voiced his confusion.
Mei Zizhong slowly shook his head, stood up, and told the three, "Perhaps Junior Brother Mu is undergoing some form of cultivation that we know nothing about; let’s not disturb her today, let’s wait a bit longer."
Neither Zhao Nanxing nor Shang Zisu objected to his words. They each returned to their seats, took a Fasting Pill, and resolved their basic needs.
Zhu Ling walked up to Mei Zizhong and asked worriedly, "Are you alright, Senior Brother Mei?"
Mei Zizhong’s cold eyes landed on Zhu Ling, and he replied politely yet distantly, "Thank you for your concern, Junior Sister Zhu. I’m fine."
"..." Mei Zizhong’s aloofness made Zhu Ling open her mouth, but in the end, she said nothing and returned to sit beside Shang Zisu.
Mei Zizhong simply sat next to Mu Qingge, closed his eyes, and began to meditate.
Beneath his seemingly calm exterior, his heart was in turmoil, as if trying to process the secret he had inadvertently uncovered.
It was likely that Mu Qingge never expected her disguise to slip. Although the Illusionary Artifact could confuse people’s eyes and alter her appearance to resemble that of a man, it could not change her body structure, much less her pulse and internal energy.
Or perhaps she had never considered that one day someone would take her pulse and discover her secret of being a woman through the pulse’s rhythm.
The cave returned to a silence filled with waiting.
Yet Mu Qingge was becoming increasingly entangled in another ’illusion realm.’
"Dragon Teeth, step forward."
"Present!" Mu Qingge took a step forward, stepping out of the line.
The instructor cast her a glance and said indifferently, "Some items on your health report are not up to standard. Now, report to the team physician."
"Yes!" Mu Qingge showed no objection or hesitation.
She brought her hands to her waist and jogged to the physician’s infirmary.
Before she reached it, a scent of disinfectant wafted through the air. Mu Qingge stood by the door, calling out to the ajar entrance, "Reporting!"
"Enter." A very pleasant male voice replied.
The voice carried a touch of nobility, along with an air of haughty indifference and laziness.
Mu Qingge pushed the door open and entered, finding a room filled with pristine whiteness and a tall figure in a white coat.
The back view was exceptionally pleasing, possessing proportions akin to those of a European model.
He seemed to be fiddling with something, but upon Mu Qingge’s entrance, he set his hands down and slowly turned around.
As he faced her, a trace of amazement flickered in Mu Qingge’s eyes.
This man was extraordinarily beautiful!
His long, narrow fox-like eyes seemed to possess an innate allure. His high nose and thin lips appeared to be divine creations.
Even the uniform cropped hair common among the men did nothing to diminish his appeal.
Yet, in those mesmerizing fox eyes, a layer of detachment resided, behind which hid a layer of cold ice.
"Lie on that bed. Your health report has some issues, and I need to conduct a personal examination." The man spoke slowly, his tone laced with a noble elegance.
"Yes." Without questioning, Mu Qingge turned and walked to the examination bed.
The white sheets and the faint smell of disinfectant did not evoke resistance.
Mu Qingge wordlessly lay on the bed, her eyes fixed steadily on the energy-saving lamp overhead.
Suddenly, a shadow loomed over her.
Mu Qingge’s gaze shifted slightly to see the handsome doctor standing before her, holding a sharp scalpel in his hand.
His mouth bore a faint smile, one that seemed so narcotically soothing it could numb a person’s nerves and lower their vigilance. In his smile, Mu Qingge’s eyes appeared slightly dazed.
"Your report states that your heart is cold, so I’m going to open your chest and examine it closely." The doctor’s voice seemed to carry a hypnotic rhythm.
Lying on the bed, Mu Qingge did not resist in the slightest after hearing this.
The scalpel lowered slowly as the doctor pulled down the zipper on Mu Qingge’s coat, revealing the camisole underneath.
Beneath her fair skin, her heart was beating...
Just as the scalpel made contact with the skin, a bead of crimson blood welled from beneath it.
This droplet of blood widened the doctor’s smile, making it more malicious.
The enthralling fox-like eyes held a glint of vengeful pleasure and madness.
Just as he was about to apply force to cut her skin, he suddenly felt his wrist tighten, held firmly in place.
His eyes flashed with shock as he looked directly into Mu Qingge’s piercingly cold eyes.
"You!" Apart from shock, the emotion in his eyes was mostly disbelief.
Mu Qingge grabbed his wrist, flipped off the bed, and curved a cold smile, "Very curious why I wasn’t enchanted by you? Snow, Fox, King."
The doctor’s eyes suddenly contracted, the shock in them intensified, and various complex emotions were ultimately replaced by intense hatred.
Mu Qingge, however, seemed completely indifferent and said, "Your illusion was very real, even delving into the deepest memories of my heart. However, I don’t remember having such an extraordinarily handsome team doctor in my squad."
The Snow Fox King’s thin lips pressed tightly, in his indifferent eyes, reflected the figure of Mu Qingge, and that kind of hatred emitted unreservedly.
"I almost believed it. However, you lost due to your overconfidence." Mu Qingge held his hand, slowly leaned close to his ear, and whispered, "Do you take me for a fool?"
Using a scalpel to check the heart?
What’s the difference from murder? Did he really think he could enchant her?
"Humph, so what if you know? You still can’t escape from my illusion!" The Snow Fox King’s eyes swept coldly, and his other hand transformed into sharp fox claws attacking Mu Qingge.
With a flash of blue light, Mu Qingge struck the Snow Fox King on the chest, sending him flying.
He violently crashed into the wall and fell, clutching his chest in disbelief and asking, "How can you..."
Mu Qingge playfully looked at the blue light flickering on her palm, laughing with derision, "An illusion is just that, an illusion, unable to become real. Since I already understand this is an illusion, how could I continue to be confused by your phantoms? My spiritual power was never lost."
The Snow Fox King’s eyes contracted, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, he said with hatred, "I still underestimated you."
"You’re too kind." Mu Qingge’s smile under the dazzling blue light appeared particularly seductive.
’Master Silver, lock it in the space.’ Mengmeng’s voice suddenly sounded in Mu Qingge’s mind.
Mu Qingge was taken aback and asked calmly, ’Why?’
Mengmeng excitedly said, ’I can smell a trace of divine beast aura on it, let’s lock it up, slowly torment it, ravage it, destroy it, make it submit to you, and it’ll become your spiritual pet!’
Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched.
To have such a handsome spiritual pet? However, the Snow Fox King’s abilities were indeed not bad.
Mu Qingge was somewhat tempted, asked Mengmeng, ’How do we lock it up?’
’Master Silver just needs to grab it, leave everything else to Mengmeng!’ Mengmeng said confidently.
Mu Qingge’s gaze flashed, and in an instant, she disappeared from where she stood, reappearing in front of the shocked Snow Fox King and grabbing its claws.
Suddenly, with a flash of silver light, the Snow Fox King disappeared from her hands.
Mu Qingge looked at her empty hand, also disappeared from the spot, and entered the space.
"Mengmeng." As soon as she entered the space, Mu Qingge called out.
Mengmeng appeared in front of her instantly, extending its chubby hands asking for a hug. "Master Silver, Baby wants a hug!"
Mu Qingge slapped her away, asked, "Where’s the Snow Fox King?"
Mengmeng feeling wronged and about to cry said, "Master Silver is bad, forgetting the old after getting the new."
"Do you not want sugar pills anymore?" Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow, threatening.
Mengmeng’s small body trembled, submissively led the way, "Follow me."
Mu Qingge followed Mengmeng to a house she had never been to. In the middle of this house, there lay a snow fox the size of an adult, curled up and seemingly unconscious, with a faint golden light flashing on its large fox tail, and a golden rune at the brow.
"Why has it turned into a fox form?" Mu Qingge frowned. Compared to a fox, she still thought the Snow Fox King looked more pleasing as a human.
Mengmeng said, "This is its original form, currently it’s at the Middle Rank Blue Realm and can only transform into human form in the Illusion Realm. Once it breaks through to the Purple Realm, it has a chance to transform into a divine beast, and at that time it can take a true human form."
Mu Qingge nodded.
Mengmeng added, "Of course, if it willingly submits to Master Silver and becomes Master Silver’s spiritual pet, then when Master Silver advances, it will also benefit and can speed up its cultivation pace."
Mu Qingge grimaced, hopelessly said, "Look at its expression as if it wishes to rip my heart out, does it seem likely to submit to me?"
Unexpectedly, Mengmeng pretended to be mature and said, "Kids are always disobedient when they’re young, Master Silver just needs to be more patient."
Mu Qingge glanced at the Snow Fox King and said to Mengmeng, "Just keep him here for now. I’ll come and have a good chat with him when I have time and reshape his outlook on life."
After speaking, Mu Qingge turned and left.
Mengmeng followed closely behind. At this moment, the Snow Fox King, who had its eyes closed, slowly opened them, revealing scarlet pupils, coldly staring in the direction Mu Qingge left, and thought to himself, "Despicable human, if you want me to submit to you, forget about it!"
...
In the cave, when Mu Qingge opened her eyes, it was already midday.
As soon as she woke up, Mei Zizhong announced to set off, as if nothing had happened.
Since they didn’t ask, Mu Qingge naturally didn’t bother to explain.
However, after leaving the cave, Mengmeng suddenly reminded Mu Qingge, ’Master Silver, Baby forgot to tell you. When you were pulled into the illusion by the Snow Fox King, that Mei Zizhong took your pulse.’
This news made Mu Qingge’s heart tremble, subconsciously looking at Mei Zizhong walking in front.
She naturally knew that males and females had different pulse signs.
’It seems, my identity is known by one more person.’ Mu Qingge slowly lowered her eyes, concealing her emotions within them.
Nonetheless, since Mei Zizhong didn’t actively ask her, it was better not to ask anything herself, lest she said too much.
The five continued to walk in the Mimeng Forest for several more days. During these days, apart from occasionally encountering some spirit beasts, everything was relatively peaceful. Ultimately, the beast cores of the spirit beasts ended up in Mu Qingge’s pocket, and the encountered medicinal materials were all divided into the five people’s bags.
Along the way, the four seemed to have a new understanding of Mu Qingge’s strength.
Her alchemy talent was monstrously exceptional, being an Advanced Alchemist at such a young age. Her spiritual power cultivation was unfathomably profound, clever and resourceful, with such a strikingly beautiful appearance that it invoked envy from both man and god, all the fortunes of the world seemed to have descended upon her alone.
In the end, even Zhao Nanxing couldn’t help but enviously say to Mu Qingge, "Mu Shidi, someone as perfect as you must have a hard time living!"
Finally, the five arrived at Moon Lake.
Unexpectedly, along the way, they did not encounter anyone from the Medicine Tower but ran into Diao Yuan’s group here at Moon Lake.
At first sight, both sides were secretly on guard.
Mei Zizhong whispered beside Mu Qingge, "Illusion Moon Bud is rumored to grow at the bottom of Moon Lake and needs diving to search for it."
Mu Qingge barely nodded, equally solemnly said, "Then, let’s first deal with the people on the shore." Otherwise, even if we get the Illusion Moon Bud, it wouldn’t be easy to prevent it from being snatched.
As they spoke, Diao Yuan led his people towards the five.
His sinister gaze subtly swept over Zhu Ling, finally landing on Mei Zizhong, "Mei Shixiong, didn’t expect us to meet here."
The two groups stood on the shore of the Moon Lake, the crescent-shaped water surface was calm and without waves, like a mirror reflecting everyone’s images.
Mei Zizhong smiled faintly, "Indeed surprising."
The surroundings of Moon Lake were barren of trees, covered by green grass, it seemed like a natural arena ready for a martial showdown.
"Since the two of us have crossed paths, who should the Illusion Moon Bud go to? The Illusion Moon Bud only grows one stalk each time. Why don’t we clear things up first to prevent future embarrassment?" Diao Yuan’s smile was filled with malice.
"Heavenly treasures, belongs to those with fate." Mei Zizhong’s tone was calm and steady.
Diao Yuan burst into laughter, "To those with fate? What a clever saying! In that case, I’ll eliminate you first, then pick the Illusion Moon Bud, making me the one with fate!"
Mei Zizhong and Zhao Nanxing’s eyes sharpened simultaneously, cautiously watching Diao Yuan.
Diao Yuan grinned maliciously, suddenly said to Zhu Ling, "Junior Sister Zhu, still not taking action!" 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
As his voice fell, Zhu Ling, who was following beside Mei Zizhong and Shang Zisu, used her spiritual power and attacked Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge, as if sensing something, turned around to dodge the sneak attack.
"Zhu Ling!" Shang Zisu looked at her friend in disbelief.
And seeing Zhu Ling’s failed sneak attack, the smile on Diao Yuan’s lips gradually faded, his gaze even colder. ’Useless trash!’
Mu Qingge landed a palm on Zhu Ling’s shoulder, lifting her entire body and sending it flying in Diao Yuan’s direction.
Diao Yuan dodged, but the person behind him instinctively caught Zhu Ling’s body.
As soon as Zhu Ling landed, her gaze shot out cold light, her hand again conjuring spiritual power, fiercely striking towards Diao Yuan’s back.
This scene shocked Mei Zizhong and the three others, as well as stunned the people on Diao Yuan’s side...
