Over Sunset Grassland, the wind blew low across the vast expanse. Thousands, tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of tents occupied the outer area of the Sunset Grassland, as tens, even hundreds of thousands of people crowded at the edge of the grassland, waiting for the great hunt to begin.

At a certain spot, unlike the other crowded places, people automatically cleared out a circle of open space.

Inside stood two people, one in red clothes as bright as fire, dazzling like the sun. The other in light armor leather, imposing and fierce.

"Come on." Mu Qingge took the initiative to speak to Ying Ze, flames flickering in her crystal-clear eyes.

The three-move agreement, only one move had passed, yet it had already stirred her fighting spirit.

Behind her, at the point where her heels touched the ground, a crack spread in the soil, terrifying and menacing, silently disseminating Ying Ze’s power.

"Second move." Ying Ze murmured in a deep voice.

His right arm lifted again, a powerful force entwined around it, as if a prehistoric beast lay hidden within, ready to break free from its cage and rush out.

Sang Xuewu’s barely settled heart surged again.

Her face turned extremely pale, devoid of blood. ’Ying Ze’s power is much stronger than before.’

’This move is incomparable to the previous one!’ Mo Yang’s heart sank, his gaze concern-filled as he looked at Mu Qingge, his hand unconsciously clenching his weapon’s handle.

"Such powerful strength!"

"Simply terrifying! I wouldn’t stand a chance against a single move from the young master Ying."

"This punch, it might just blast someone into pieces!"

"Isn’t this Mu bound to die then!"

"I said the young master Ying won’t let him withstand the second move!"

Mu Qingge’s gaze slightly hardened, her eyes calm. Her hair was whipped around wildly by the force Ying Ze unleashed. The overwhelming power made even her breathing difficult.

’So strong!’

Mu Qingge mused silently.

Agreeing to Ying Ze’s condition was not just to resolve issues but also to experience the power of those ranked in the Top Five of the Green Talent List. If Ying Ze was so formidable yet ranked only fourth, one could only imagine how powerful those above him were.

Furthermore, Mu Qingge hadn’t forgotten that Jing Fengyu had said the top-ranked Wei Molili on the Green Talent List was rumored to have entered the Golden Realm!

"Are you ready?" The overwhelming force tore at the surrounding grass and soil. Ying Ze, emotionless, looked at Mu Qingge and spoke without feeling.

Mu Qingge narrowed her eyes, merely responding with a cold smile.

The corner of her lips curved into an arc that struck Ying Ze as particularly glaring.

Anger tinged his eyes as he shouted, "Meet your end!"

A force multiple times stronger than before rushed towards Mu Qingge. As they collided, a thunderous sound roared, the powerful force ripping apart the grassland, lifting earth and obscuring the sight of the onlookers.

"Ah—!"

"Ah!"

Exclaims of shock erupted, everyone retreating further, enlarging the middle space. It wasn’t the duel they feared interrupting but the concern for their own lives.

"Little Lord!" Mo Yang didn’t retreat, standing firm against the powerful force, he called out in worry.

"Sis...ugh..."

Sang Yichen’s mouth was tightly covered by Sang Xuewu, preventing him from making any inappropriate sounds.

Sang Yichen looked at her, but received a sharp warning in her gaze. Amidst the sharp warning was also concealed worry.

Sang Yichen slowly nodded, Sang Xuewu released her hand, turning to look at the smoky, dust-rising spot.

In the Dragon Tooth Camp, the group standing on the high ground looked at the smoke-rising spot in surprise.

"Such a commotion?" Bai Xi exclaimed in astonishment.

Yin Chen’s eyes filled with solemnity, he inwardly called out to Mu Qingge.

’I’m fine.’

After calling several times, Mu Qingge responded. This suddenly relaxed Yin Chen’s tightened heart, he breathed a sigh of relief and told the group, "Qingge is fine."

On Sunset Grassland, all gathered to watch the scene eagerly despite being heavily choked by the dust.

Coughing sounds echoed intermittently, yet no one was willing to leave at that moment, all eyes fixed unblinkingly on the place where the dust was gradually settling.

Once the smoke cleared, the figures of the two gradually became visible.

The ground they stood on had collapsed, concaving into the earth forming a circular pit.

Only then did the crowd see that their fists had met and Mu Qingge’s entire arm sleeve had been shattered into powder, exposing the jade-like arm beneath.

At this moment, Mu Qingge’s arm was somewhat swollen, covered in red blood streaks, skin on her fists even seeped blood. It was completely devoid of elegance, with her neck and forehead veins popping, complexion somewhat pale, eyes still fierce and unyielding.

Ying Ze’s eyes flashed with surprise.

"Hey? She actually withstood it!"

"She’s too strong, actually withstanding two moves from the young master Ying!"

"Seems like this Mu isn’t weak either! But why isn’t he on the Green Talent List?"

"Indeed strange, the Green Talent List was recently updated yet there’s no mention of such a figure."

"Either intentionally concealed, or emerged like his Dragon Tooth Floating Guest Team!"

"If he can withstand two moves, might there be a miracle with the third?"

"Hmph, hardly possible. With the third move, the young master Ying surely won’t hold back, fully exerting himself. And having endured two moves, this Mu’s body is likely at its limit now, how could he withstand the third move?"

"A logical analysis, it seems after the end of the second move there won’t be surprises in the outcome."

"So, continuing means this Mu is sure to die?"

"Certainly doomed! Would the young master Ying allow him to live, tarnishing his dignity? If word gets out he couldn’t eliminate an unranked person in three moves, would he keep his fourth place face on the Green Talent List?"

"But if victorious, this Mu could become famous!"

"That would require surviving the battle to claim fame."

"Third move, he’s destined to die!"

"Hmm, indeed ten deaths and no life."

"You really did surprise me." Ying Ze spoke up. Apparently, Mu Qingge’s ability to withstand the second move was also beyond his expectations.

Mu Qingge pulled her lips, retracting her terrifying arm behind her.

This movement allowed those behind her to see her injuries. The blood-filled, blood-seeping red swollen arm, skin gradually turning purple.

Sang Xuewu covered her mouth, eyes already slightly wet.

The Sang Family members were also significantly shocked, daunted by Mu Qingge’s arm.

Mo Yang’s face sank, fullness of concern in his deep eyes. Without a word, he removed his cloak, walking up to cover Mu Qingge’s arm.

Because he knew, shortly, Mu Qingge’s arm would restore as before. And this anomaly must be hidden from everyone.

"Quite pampered indeed." Mo Yang’s gesture elicited a disdainful snort from Ying Ze.

Mu Qingge, however, curved her lips into a smile saying, "Such genuine loyalty from subordinates isn’t something everyone can enjoy."

"Hmph." Sensing the sarcasm in Mu Qingge’s words, Ying Ze let out a cold snort. He turned away, taking big strides to distance himself from her. The mocking words followed, "Hope your skills are as sharp as your tongue. Otherwise, you won’t handle the remaining third move."

The smile remained on Mu Qingge’s lips, but her gaze turned somber.

Returning to position, Ying Ze faced Mu Qingge, arrogantly stating, "Third move, I shall exert myself fully, with absolute reserve!"

Hiss—!

Hearing Ying Ze’s words, the surrounding crowd inwardly mused, ’As expected!’

"Seems the young master is enraged!"

"The young master’s fury is such that this person has little chance of survival now."

"A pity, such an outstanding individual, if they could swallow their pride, may have claimed a spot on the Green Talent List in future. But now, it seems doomed here."

"Dragon Tooth guards, heed! If anyone dares to speak foolishly, execute them without mercy!" These words thoroughly angered Mo Yang, and his command suddenly stilled the clamorous crowd.

"Dragon Tooth obeys!"

The five hundred Dragon Tooth Guards shouted in unison.

Their momentum was not at all weaker than that of the Ying Family.

Each one of them had faces as sharp as knives, fierce and sharp, with anger and murderous intent in their eyes as they swept over the surrounding crowd. These people dared to curse their young lord to death? They had endured enough!

"Those who dare to insult the lord, kill! Those who dare to curse the lord, kill, kill, kill!"

"Those who dare to insult the lord, kill! Those who dare to curse the lord, kill, kill, kill!"

"Those who dare to insult the lord, kill! Those who dare to curse the lord, kill, kill, kill!"

The five hundred Dragon Tooth Guards quickly dispersed, forming a circle, pointing their sharp weapons at the surrounding spectators. They were like a sharp and fierce treasure sword, protecting Mu Qingge.

This momentum shocked the onlookers. For the first time, they witnessed the difference between the Dragon Teeth and ordinary Floating Guest organizations.

Under the deterrence of the Dragon Tooth Guards, the onlookers couldn’t help but step back, closing their mouths tightly and holding their breath.

The Third Elder of the Sang Family, watching this scene, sighed and said, "If this person does not die, the name Dragon Tooth will surely shake the entire Middle Ancient Realm in the future!"

Mu Qingge’s Dragon Tooth Guards made even Ying Ze envious.

He looked at Mu Qingge, openly admiring him, "I can give you a chance. If you hand over the Dragon Teeth to me, I can spare you this third move, and the matter of cutting Ying Chuan’s tongue will be forgiven as well."

He actually wanted Mu Qingge to exchange the Dragon Tooth Guards for his own life and death?

Mu Qingge laughed mockingly, his eyes full of sarcasm. "Young Master Ying, bring it on!"

He refused!

He actually refused?

A flicker of darkness passed through Ying Ze’s eyes.

"Aren’t you afraid of death?" Ying Ze squeezed the words through his teeth.

"Of course, I’m afraid! However, you won’t be able to kill me. And I will not use my subordinates for any exchange." Mu Qingge smiled lightly, as calm as the clouds and wind.

These words, though not spoken loudly, were heard clearly by everyone.

For a moment, the Floating Guests watching seemed to understand where the loyalty of the Dragon Teeth came from. Of course, many also mocked Mu Qingge in their hearts as a fool.

The expressions of the Dragon Tooth Guards remained unchanged because they already knew their place in Mu Qingge’s heart.

Such deeply touching moments, so many, only make them more determined to follow Mu Qingge and fight for her across the world!

Sang Yichen listened, his eyes welling with tears, overwhelmed with excitement.

He suddenly bypassed Sang Xuewu, dashed past Mo Yang, and rushed in front of Mu Qingge, looking at her with excitement.

Mu Qingge looked at the young man who suddenly rushed in front of her with some confusion, feeling a sense of familiarity in his features.

"Young lord!" Mo Yang was startled and hurriedly tried to take Sang Yichen away.

"Yichen!" Sang Xuewu was shocked by Sang Yichen’s actions and became instantly nervous.

Mu Qingge raised her hand, stopping Mo Yang from approaching. She looked at Sang Yichen and asked, "Who are you?"

"It’s me, it’s me, I am Yichen! I... I... I am your... I..." Face to face with Mu Qingge, Sang Yichen was so excited he couldn’t speak coherently.

Mu Qingge frowned and said in a deep voice, "What do you want to say?"

Sang Yichen took a deep breath and finally calmed down. He gave Mu Qingge a serious look, turned around to block her, and loudly said to Ying Ze, "I will take this third move for her!"

"You?" Ying Ze sneered coldly.

Sang Yichen tilted his chin up and said, "Of course! Since this matter involves Sang Xuewu, I, being Sang Xuewu’s brother, naturally must step up."

So he was Sang Xuewu’s brother.

Mu Qingge finally understood the identity of the man standing in front of her. She also realized why she felt a sense of familiarity—his features were very similar to Sang Xuewu’s.

Ying Ze laughed, but his smile was icy, devoid of any warmth. He ignored Sang Yichen and instead looked at Mu Qingge, "He says he will take this third move for you."

This sentence seemed to hand the decision-making power to Mu Qingge, making him appear magnanimous.

Mu Qingge sneered disdainfully and pushed Sang Yichen aside, stepping out boldly to say to Ying Ze, "It’s unnecessary."

"Good!" Ying Ze nodded with an unclear smile.

Sang Yichen, being pushed aside, wanted to explain something, but Mo Yang grabbed him by the clothes and, before he could react, directly threw him back to the Sang Family’s side.

"No, I’m serious! Let me..."

"Yichen, calm yourself!" The Third Elder stopped Sang Yichen’s struggle, instructing two of the Sang Family’s stewards to keep a close watch on him.

Sang Xuewu’s mind was racing. She couldn’t let anything happen to Sang Yichen, nor could she let Mu Qingge die.

But if she stepped forward now, it might not make a difference.

She quickly walked to the Third Elder, suddenly kneeled, and pleaded, "Third Elder, please think of a way. Lord Mu is a life-saving benefactor of Xuewu, he cannot be harmed!"

"Xuewu, what are you doing? Get up quickly!" The Third Elder hurried to help Sang Xuewu to her feet.

Sang Xuewu, however, refused to stand, only pleading continuously.

Sang Zilan couldn’t bear it and said to Sang Xuewu, "Are you trying to make things difficult for the Third Elder? Isn’t this all caused by you? Sang Xuewu, look at the trouble you’ve caused, dragging not only the family but also others into it!"

"Xuewu, this matter is already beyond our control. Now, we can only hope the lord has heaven’s protection and can turn peril into safety!" The Third Elder sighed.

"You all be quiet!" Mo Yang turned and shouted at the clamoring Sang Family.

The younger generation of the Sang Family, intimidated by the hostility emanating from Mo Yang, dared not speak further.

Mo Yang glanced coldly at them, his voice firm, "Our young lord will not die!"

This belief was not only in his heart but also in the heart of every Dragon Tooth Guard.

"Are you all done talking? Don’t waste my time." Ying Ze said arrogantly.

The reaction of the Sang Family members seemed like a farce in his eyes.

Mu Qingge said lightly, "My time is also limited, let’s begin."

Ying Ze’s gaze swept over, coldly snorting, "If you seek death yourself, then into the Nine Netherworld you go. If you still wish to seek revenge, I’ll be waiting for you!" With that, he soared into the air.

Mu Qingge’s gaze focused, following him into the sky to confront him.

The two of them hovered in the air, standing opposite each other. The wind on the Sunset Grassland blew, making their hair and clothes dance wildly.

The people on the ground gasped in amazement, looking up, unwilling to miss this most exciting moment.

Mo Yang, Sang Xuewu, Sang Yichen, and others also raised their heads, looking at Ying Ze and Mu Qingge in the sky.

Ying Ze raised both hands, slowly gesturing in front of his chest.

Behind him, a gigantic golden rune gradually appeared, faintly visible...

’What is this?’ Mu Qingge wondered in her heart.

’He’s not lying, this time he’s using all his strength. The Ying Family’s bloodline possesses giant power, and if the one who left them this bloodline were to strike with full force, even I would keep my distance. Although this one isn’t even a thousandth of that, it’s more than enough to kill you.’ The voice of Hou suddenly echoed in Mu Qingge’s mind.

Mu Qingge was stunned, astonished, ’When did you come back?’

Wasn’t Hou off hunting in the Canglan Mountain Range?

Hou replied angrily, ’I’m still in the Canglan Mountain Range, rushing back! I wasn’t away for long, and you’re already risking your life? Are you trying to get me killed too? You must hold him off at all costs until I return!’

Mu Qingge understood.

The connection between her and Hou had alerted him to her danger, and through this thread, he learned what was happening here.

With Hou’s assistance, Mu Qingge would naturally be safe.

However, feeling the growing power surrounding Ying Ze, she calmly said, ’It’s too late.’

’Hey! Don’t do anything reckless! If you want to die, don’t pull me in!’ Hou said urgently.

"Mu Qingge, you’re quite amazing, I’ve remembered you! Today will be your death anniversary, and I shall return in a year to pay my respects." Ying Ze said to Mu Qingge as his whole body emitted a golden light.

A force not belonging to this world gradually gathered in front of his hands.

Mu Qingge’s gaze and expression were more serious than ever. It was as if a thousand tons of explosive were in front of her, terrifying beyond measure.

Before Ying Ze even attacked, Mu Qingge already felt the threat of death, as if it were right in front of her.

The most crucial part was, she couldn’t fight back and could only rely on her own ability to withstand it!

Now, the question arises!

Can her body withstand it?

Her body had first been modified by the Genetic Transformation Agent, giving it an extremely strong recovery ability, and then tempered by the Thunder Pool, making her defense far beyond ordinary people.

Yet today, it’s the first time she’s directly facing such a pure power assault.

Suppressing the uncertainty in her heart, Mu Qingge replied to Ying Ze, "I’m afraid I cannot partake in your mourning wine. I told you, you still can’t kill me!" No matter what, the momentum cannot be weak!

’Mengmeng, I will use my body as a medium to transmit some power into the space, get ready!’ The only method Mu Qingge could think of at the moment was to utilize the space that was one with her to block part of Ying Ze’s power for her.

’Don’t worry, master silver!’ Mengmeng responded immediately.

Mu Qingge’s words made Ying Ze snort disdainfully, "Arrogant people often die the fastest!"

He leaped up abruptly, his powerful energy transforming into a giant dragon, illuminating heaven and earth, roaring toward Mu Qingge, at that moment, it seemed as if the entire earth suddenly darkened.

"Third move!" Mu Qingge murmured, with unprecedented determination in her eyes, clearly reflecting the roaring giant dragon in her gaze.

The giant dragon swept across, and somewhere in the Sunset Grassland, a rabbit as swift as lightning suddenly froze, standing in place, rigid as if turned to stone.

The surrounding grass concealed its shadow.

"Too terrifying!"

"This power is too terrifying! Is this the strength of the Ying Family?"

"This power is enough to collapse a city, let alone a person!"

The sudden appearance of the giant dragon was so dazzling it captured everyone’s attention.

Ying Ze, who unleashed the dragon, stood proudly in the air, hands folded behind, a victorious smile on his lips, watching how Mu Qingge would turn to ashes before him.

On the ground, Mo Yang’s heart tightened suddenly, nervously watching Mu Qingge’s position, not daring to miss a thing.

Sang Xuewu sank to the ground, while Sang Yichen also stared blankly at the sky.

The dazzling light turned this place into the center of the Sunset Grassland. People from afar began to gather toward here.

On the hill, in the Dragon Tooth Camp, a group of people standing on the high ground saw that light in the sky, all feeling a heavy heart.

"Something has happened!" Bai Xi’s voice sank, transforming into a white light, disappearing from sight.

Immediately, Yin Chen also transformed into silver light and pursued it.

Yuanyuan disappeared in a flash of fire in front of everyone.

Xuan Ya and Xie Ya exchanged glances and immediately rushed down the high ground, heading out. Behind them, Xuan Kui, Jing Hai, You He, and Hua Yue followed.

For a moment, Mu Qingge’s safety tugged at everyone’s heartstrings.

Boom boom——!

Powerful energy exploded in the air, creating a huge sound, seemingly tearing the sky apart.

The blinding light made everyone involuntarily close their eyes.

When the sound rang out, Bai Xi and her comrades had already arrived earlier. Standing beside Mo Yang, they all looked toward the sky. As the blinding light gradually dimmed, Xuan Ya and others also arrived, all feeling terribly anxious.

The dazzling light finally disappeared, and everyone’s vision gradually recovered.

A figure fell from the sky, with Bai Xi and Yin Chen simultaneously leaping up to catch Mu Qingge mid-air.

"Qingge!"

The sudden appearance of these people left the crowd with no time for curiosity. They were more concerned about whether Mu Qingge was dead or not.

Yet, Ying Ze slightly frowned when Mu Qingge fell, the smile on his face disappeared.

"My Illusionary Artifact." Mu Qingge, hidden behind Yin Chen and Bai Xi, whispered a reminder.

Her voice at this moment was incredibly weak, and she reverted to her female voice.

Bai Xi immediately understood, exchanged a glance with Yin Chen, and swiftly carried Mu Qingge away from sight.

The speed was fast enough to leave no time for reaction.

"Disappeared?"

"Where’s the person? Is she dead?"

"Who won?"

Mu Qingge’s sudden departure left the onlookers dissatisfied.

Mo Yang’s Spiritual Artifact was drawn, with the Dragon Tooth Guards ready for action.

Yin Chen stepped forward, his silver hair and blood-red eyes, strikingly beautiful like a demon, immediately capturing everyone’s gaze. "My master is injured and naturally needs immediate recovery. As for life or death, hasn’t the great hunt yet to begin?"

His words aroused the curiosity of the onlookers.

Also, they darkened Ying Ze’s gaze.

He scanned Yin Chen, Yuanyuan, and others and found something different about them. Then, turning to Xuan Ya and Xie Ya, they too were exceptionally beautiful.

"Young Master Ying, my master has taken three moves from you. Can your previous promise still count?" Yin Chen directly looked at Ying Ze, his tone respectful yet firm.

Ying Ze’s gaze turned dim, looking at Yin Chen, he said, "Whether it counts or not will naturally depend on seeing a living Mu Qingge." Saying this, he elegantly descended from the sky, directly landing on the Spirit Beast mount, arrogantly leading the Ying Family away.

On the hill, within the Dragon Tooth camp, the central command tent, was specially prepared by Mo Yang for Mu Qingge. Bai Xi helped her enter the tent, and Mu Qingge immediately spit out a mouthful of blood.

Her clothes were already in tatters, her hair disheveled, a sight of unprecedented trouble.

"Qingge! Are you okay?" Bai Xi asked nervously.

Mu Qingge shook her head, raised her hand, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth with the back of her hand, and said to Bai Xi, "I’m fine, it’s just a mouthful of foul blood. If not expelled, it would have been a big problem."

The purple earring on her left ear had already been damaged in the fierce force, and at this moment, she had returned to her female form. The messy appearance, combined with the bloodstains, made her look extremely pitiable.

"Stand guard for me, don’t let anyone in. I need to return to the space to meditate!" Mu Qingge instructed, turned, and disappeared before Bai Xi’s eyes.

Bai Xi immediately walked out of the tent, guarding the entrance.

"Mengmeng, is the space okay?" Once in the space, Mu Qingge asked anxiously.

Mengmeng appeared before Mu Qingge, pointing to the distant mountains, "It’s fine, just blew off a mountain peak."

Mu Qingge’s eyes flickered, murmuring softly, "To think Ying Ze’s divine power is so formidable, if I had to bear it all, today would have been dangerous."

"Master silver, hurry and meditate. This Illusionary Artifact will probably need some time to recover. I’ll speed up the time in the space so the people outside won’t worry." Mengmeng said.

Mu Qingge nodded, directly heading toward the Thunder Pool.

Her body’s severe injury was already slowly recovering, but the damaged Illusionary Artifact would need time to heal.

This time, she couldn’t meet people!

...

The Sunset Grassland finally calmed down.

In the grass, the rigid rabbit finally resumed movement, speaking human words, "Phew, that was close. Almost got killed by that girl!"

Hou glanced at the direction of the hill, eventually turning back toward the Canglan Mountain Range.

Inside, he discovered a treasure that could accelerate his recovery. Once fully healed, he must find a way to escape the curse and leave Mu Qingge!

Hou’s golden eyes flashed intensely, hastening his pace.

Many people had already arrived at the scene due to the blinding light and the loud explosion. But they could only learn about the incident from others.

In everybody’s conversation, Mu Qingge’s name, along with Dragon Teeth, gradually spread throughout the tents in Sunset Grassland.

Mu Qingge was taken away, and Ying Ze was gone as well.

However, whether the matter was over, Ying Ze gave a vague response.

The Sang Family, which was the cause of the incident, fell into an awkward situation.

Sang Xuewu got up from the ground and rushed to Yin Chen, asking, "Is she okay? I want to see her."

Yin Chen didn’t know who she was, merely glanced indifferently, "My master is fine, she needs rest, there’s no need for the girl to worry."

Sang Yichen also approached, together with Sang Xuewu saying, "We want to see her, do you know she is our..."

"Yichen." Sang Xuewu interrupted Sang Yichen, saying to him, "Let’s wait for Young Master Mu to recover before thanking her."

Sang Yichen’s eyes struggled for a moment and finally compromised.

Their somewhat abnormal behavior caught Sang Zilan’s attention, sparking suspicion in her eyes.

The Third Elder walked over to Yin Chen and said, "Thank you, Mu Gongzi, for your assistance. Mu Gongzi is currently injured, and it is inconvenient for the Sang Family to disturb him. We will definitely visit another day to personally express our gratitude."

"Whether you come or not is irrelevant; the master won’t care," Yin Chen said indifferently.

This remark left the Third Elder utterly embarrassed.

However, Yin Chen didn’t bother with such matters. In a flash of silver light, he disappeared before everyone’s eyes.

Once he left, Mo Yang also took the Dragon Tooth Guards and departed.

Soon, everyone who had come along hurriedly returned to the Dragon Tooth Camp on the hill, wanting to check on Mu Qingge’s injuries.

Once they left, the crowd gradually started to disperse.

The Third Elder sighed, "Let’s find a place to set up camp."

...

When Yin Chen and the others returned to the camp, they found Bai Xi guarding outside the tent.

"How is Qingge?" Yin Chen asked.

Bai Xi shook her head slowly, "No serious issues, she’s gone to meditate and recuperate." Yin Chen and Yuanyuan immediately understood her meaning and why Bai Xi would be guarding here.

"Miss Bai Xi, could we go in to serve the young master?" Xuan Ya stepped forward and asked.

Bai Xi slowly shook her head, "The master is meditating and has forbidden anyone from disturbing her; she specifically instructed me to guard here."

"Sister, let’s not disobey the young master’s orders." Xie Ya walked over, took her hand, and led her away. Although she was also worried about Mu Qingge’s condition, she wouldn’t disobey orders.

Moreover, Bai Xi had already said Mu Qingge was fine; she believed Bai Xi wouldn’t joke about Mu Qingge’s life.

"That bastard actually hurt the boss like this; I’ll go burn him to a crisp!" Yuanyuan said angrily.

"Yuanyuan, you can’t go." Yin Chen stopped him.

Yuanyuan’s beautiful little face was filled with an angry expression. He stubbornly looked at Yin Chen, and Yin Chen watched him. After a long standoff, Yuanyuan suddenly squatted down, slapped himself, and cried, "I said I’d protect the boss, but then watched her get hurt and couldn’t do anything about it! I hate myself!"

"Little Master Uncle!" Jing Hai looked at him in shock.

Yin Chen was also taken aback.

He walked over to Yuanyuan, stopping his self-abuse. "Yuanyuan, this was just a match; none of us could interfere. Otherwise, do you think Mo Yang brought people here just to watch the spectacle? Qingge is fine, so don’t blame yourself."

Yuanyuan raised his tear-stained face, looking silently at Mo Yang, who was standing outside the tent.

This man concealed all his emotions inside.

Bai Xi shook her head helplessly without saying more.

Yin Chen pacified Yuanyuan, then looked at You He and Hua Yue. The two girls wiped away their tears and said to themselves, "Let’s go prepare the little Lord’s favorite food."

The two of them went off together.

Yin Chen went to Mo Yang and said to him, "While Qingge is in seclusion these days, the camp will definitely attract many onlookers. You can’t slip up."

Mo Yang looked up at him and nodded.

He turned away from the tent but walked to Xuan Kui and said to him, "The young lord instructed me to teach you how to use the grenade gun; come with me."

Under Yin Chen’s arrangement, everything returned to calm in the Dragon Tooth Camp.

Soon, everyone welcomed the first night on the Sunset Grassland.

The dome of the sky covered them, stars twinkling. The sky here seemed lower than in other places, and the stars were brighter, as if one could reach out and pluck them.

On the grassland, fires flickered in the tents, and the undulating hills were also set up as camps, with bonfires glowing.

Sang Xuewu stood at the foot of the hill where the Dragon Tooth Camp was, looking up at the lights on the hilltop.

After a while, footsteps approached, and a familiar voice sounded. "So you are here."

Sang Xuewu composed her emotions and turned to Sang Zilan, asking, "What are you doing here?"

"Why, can you come but I can’t?" Sang Zilan mocked.

Sang Xuewu pursed her lips, unwilling to argue with her, and decided to leave.

"Stop." Sang Zilan called out to Sang Xuewu.

Sang Xuewu stopped as instructed and turned back to ask, "What else do you want?"

Sang Zilan walked to her side, glanced her over, and suddenly asked, "Have you fallen for that Mu gentleman, that you’re so worried about him, staying here even late at night?"

"What nonsense are you talking!" Sang Xuewu’s expression changed as she angrily rebuked Sang Zilan.

However, Sang Zilan appeared smug, as if she had discovered some big secret, and continued, "Am I talking nonsense? You’re actually angry, Sang Xuewu? You’re capable of getting angry? Looks like your mind is troubled and you’re embarrassed because I hit the nail on the head! If you don’t like him, why help him hide the truth? If you don’t like him, why keep your gaze glued to him whenever he appears? If you don’t like him, why come here?"

Sang Xuewu’s face darkened as she stared at Sang Zilan, yet she didn’t retaliate furiously or give an explanation as the latter expected.

"Say what you want." Leaving these words behind, Sang Xuewu strode away.

Watching her departing figure, Sang Zilan coldly snorted and murmured to herself, "Sang Xuewu, you actually have a day when you’re troubled by love? Hmph!"

Sang Xuewu returned to the Sang Family’s camp, but upon entering her own tent, she found Sang Yichen was also inside.

"What are you doing here?" Sang Xuewu asked Sang Yichen.

Sang Yichen stood up and said to Sang Xuewu, "When can we meet her and confirm everything? I feel she must be the person we have in mind!"

"Yichen!" Sang Xuewu stopped his impulsiveness. "I’ve been keeping it from you because I didn’t want you to get carried away. Although we share a close bloodline, it’s been nineteen years, and we don’t know how she’s gotten to this point step by step. She also doesn’t know of our existence; we need to meet her and clear everything up, but I also hope you can control yourself and not spread this matter, even to the elders."

"Why?" Sang Yichen didn’t understand.

Sang Xuewu bit her lip and said, "At the very least, we need to know how she views the Sang Family and mother. At the very least, for mother to know this news and let her decide whether or not to inform the family."

Sang Yichen nodded, saying somewhat comprehensively, "I understand now, the Sang Family is a mess right now. If they found out she’s our elder sister, they would definitely pressure her to shoulder the burdens like you. Today, he saw Mu Qingge’s abilities, and those people gathered around her, and admired her greatly in his heart.

Sang Xuewu nodded, "It’s not that we’re not considering the Sang Family. We were raised by the Sang Family, and doing our best for them is our duty. But sister hasn’t received any benefits from the Sang Family; we cannot put her in a predicament."

"Rest assured, I won’t spread this matter." Sang Yichen promised.

Sang Xuewu added, "Mother said when she left, she left her Illusionary Artifact to sister. Now that she presents herself as a man, she must have her reasons, and we shouldn’t expose her."

"Alright." Sang Yichen nodded again.

"So when will we be able to see sister?" Sang Yichen asked impatiently.

Sang Xuewu was just as eager, but she also knew they definitely wouldn’t be able to meet Mu Qingge for the next couple of days. She could only comfort her brother, "Soon, just wait two more days."

...

Mu Qingge emerged from the Thunder Pool, her body already fully recovered.

However, since her Illusionary Artifact hadn’t been completely repaired, she couldn’t disguise herself as a man.

She placed the purple earring closely, emerged from the space, and stood in the main tent. She conveyed to Bai Xi that she was already fine and told her to go rest.

After the shadow outside the tent left, Mu Qingge lay on the bed within the tent, lost in thought.

Today, she encountered members of the Sang Family. It was no longer just Sang Xuewu alone; back then, who else had seen Sang Lanruo’s Illusionary Artifact? Could they identify her identity through recognition of the artifact?

This caused Mu Qingge to frown slightly.

After a while of contemplation, Mu Qingge calmed her mind, sat up cross-legged, and entered a cultivation state.

In a trance, she again entered the space that contained the upper volume of the Divine Strategy. Those golden small people began cultivation once again before her eyes, and her body followed suit involuntarily.

Only this time, her insights seemed deeper, though still somewhat undefined.

Mu Qingge immersed herself in the Illusion Realm; this time, the immersion seemed to last longer, and her body did not explode within the realm.

Yet, just as she thought she wouldn’t have to explode anymore, her body once again began to swell.

Immediately afterwards, the familiar explosion sensation shocked her awake from the Illusion Realm.

Her breathing was slightly disrupted, with a light sweat on her forehead. Suddenly, as she slowly opened her eyes, her gaze turned sharp, and she swiftly lashed out with silvery spiritual power towards a certain spot in the tent.

The silvery spiritual power was swallowed without a sound, and Mu Qingge’s heart jolted.

Suddenly, she felt a force pulling her forward heavily.

Caught off guard, she fell into a broad and sturdy chest. Shocked, Mu Qingge raised her head to look at the person, exclaiming in disbelief, "Why is it you?"