Chapter 493: Chapter 137: The Arrival of the Strong, Family in Peril (Second Update)

“Elder, I’m done.”

The voice of Mu Qingge, like the morning bell and evening drum, awakened the elder of the arena. He looked up bewilderedly, glanced at Mu Qingge, then at Diao Yuan, as if only just recalling what was taking place.

He looked towards the central grandstand and gestured to Hua Cangzhu.

Hua Cangzhu’s eyes twitched violently, his heart entangled with jealousy, hatred, and murderous intent, unable to calm down.

However, thinking of the people behind him, he restrained his emotions and slowly stood up, bowed to the four elders from the Main Courtyard, and said, “Elders, what do you think of this…”

The four exchanged glances, and finally, Yuan Hu stood up, respectfully saluted the highest grandstand, and cautiously said, “Your Majesty the Holy King, this is the last match of the selection contest. Could you please make a decision?”

Si Mo’s lips curled slightly. However, he replied in a very slow, very light, yet absolutely unrebellious voice, “This is your Medicine Tower’s affair, what does it have to do with me?”

His words left the four looking embarrassed.

In the end, Xia Tianwu was pushed forward to the arena to personally judge the outcome between the two elixirs.

In fact, the result was already clear in everyone’s heart; it was just that having an elder from the Main Courtyard declare it lent more credibility.

Xia Tianwu stepped onto the arena, first smiling and nodding to Mu Qingge, showing goodwill. Then he glanced at Diao Yuan, who was still immersed in his own world, his face sullen. Xia Tianwu’s eyes narrowed slightly and he shook his head almost imperceptibly.

He reached out to Diao Yuan, saying, “Give me the elixir.”

Diao Yuan was startled, as if just waking up, and placed the bottle in Xia Tianwu’s hands. Afterward, he stared at Mu Qingge with eyes full of darkness.

Xia Tianwu glanced at him, then looked down, opened the bottle, and poured the elixir into his hand.

After carefully examining it, he announced loudly, “Advanced Elixir, Six Revolutions Small Returning Pill, top grade.”

This elixir, which should have received cheers, was met with only a few sparse claps from the audience. Everyone was waiting for Xia Tianwu’s judgment on Mu Qingge’s Spirit Level Elixir.

In front of a Spirit Level Elixir, any advanced elixir seemed less significant, no matter how difficult it was to refine, no matter if it was of the highest quality!

Xia Tianwu returned Diao Yuan’s elixir to him and extended his hand to Mu Qingge with a slight smile.

Mu Qingge returned the smile and placed her elixir in Xia Tianwu’s hand.

Xia Tianwu held the elixir in his hand, once again feeling its pure medicinal power. Steadying his mind, he began to meticulously inspect the elixir.

Suddenly, his eyes contracted sharply, and he pointed at the elixir in surprise, looking at Mu Qingge and asked, “Did you refine a Six Revolutions Tribulation Crossing Pill?!”

Six Revolutions Tribulation Crossing Pill!

The words from Xia Tianwu immediately made the three people on the second layer of the grandstand widen their eyes and lean forward.

“Six Revolutions Small Returning Pill, Six Revolutions Tribulation Crossing Pill? Why do the names sound so similar?” A disciple wondered.

This voice of doubt seemed to reach Xia Tianwu’s ears. He took a deep breath and looked at Mu Qingge, saying, “Although the names Six Revolutions Small Returning Pill and Six Revolutions Tribulation Crossing Pill are similar, their effects are worlds apart. The Six Revolutions Tribulation Crossing Pill is refined from the most ordinary medicinal materials, yet it can withstand six heart demon attacks. Cultivators know that the higher the cultivation, the stronger the heart demon’s harassment. Every time cultivation reaches a critical point, the heart demon will take advantage, causing mild cases of inner demons and confusion, and severe cases lead to shattered meridians and collapsed cultivation. However, if one possesses a Six Revolutions Tribulation Crossing Pill when encountering a heart demon during cultivation, it will smoothly pass the crisis, undoubtedly helping someone survive six life-and-death scenarios…”

With Xia Tianwu’s explanation, people gained deeper insights into the Six Revolutions Tribulation Crossing Pill.

The Six Revolutions Small Returning Pill can restore severe injuries six times.

However, the Six Revolutions Tribulation Crossing Pill can prevent the torment of six heart demon invasions, avoiding the risks of inner demons, shattered meridians, and becoming crippled. Who is more powerful has become very clear.

Since ancient times, physical injuries are easier to heal while spiritual wounds are difficult.

Diao Yuan’s Six Revolutions Small Returning Pill is powerful for treating physical injuries, but Mu Qingge’s pill is different, as it directly blocks the entrance of heart demons, preventing both physical and mental injuries.

Such an elixir is coveted everywhere, in any power, even in the Holy Yuan Empire.

Yet, the Six Revolutions Tribulation Crossing Pill, like the Six Revolutions Small Returning Pill, is extremely difficult to refine, as the medicinal power must be released in six phases, meaning the elixir must be layered, and each layer is akin to forming a pill. Any slight misstep results in failure.

Moreover, because of the special nature of the Six Revolutions Tribulation Crossing Pill, the alchemist must resist the elixir’s resistance during its creation, adding to the challenge.

Xia Tianwu took a deep breath and declared loudly, “Six Revolutions Tribulation Crossing Pill, Spirit Level Elixir, grade… perfect!”

Hiss——!

The entire audience was stunned!

Their Medicine Tower Branch had truly produced a Spirit Level Alchemist! And it was a disciple who had just joined recently, this… this was simply uplifting for them!

“No! Impossible! What’s a perfect grade!” Diao Yuan shouted in disbelief.

He had never heard of a perfect grade.

Xia Tianwu’s face remained indifferent as he said, “A grade beyond top-grade is perfect grade!”

“This is impossible!” Diao Yuan denied, pointing at Mu Qingge, “How could she possibly refine an elixir beyond top-grade? Unless she cheated!”

“Insolence!” Xia Tianwu glared and roared angrily.

“Diao Yuan, shut up!” Hua Cangzhu stood up to stop him from speaking further. He was afraid that allowing Diao Yuan to continue would result in saying things they shouldn’t.

Diao Yuan looked at him, his eyes shadowed and deep.

Hua Cangzhu signaled him a warning, seeing little effect, he said with hatred, “Do not be insolent! Do you wish to be disrespectful in front of His Majesty the Holy King?”

Diao Yuan suddenly woke up, he raised his head and looked at the man sitting at the highest point, then knelt abruptly, prostrating in front of him, saying in horror, “Forgive my sins, Your Majesty the Holy King!”

From a distance, came a cold and indifferent snort.

Suddenly, even the three from the Main Courtyard stood up with changing expressions, carefully.

Li Ren looked at Hua Cangzhu and said harshly, “Look at the good disciple you’ve taught!”

Hua Cangzhu trembled all over, his heart filled with thoughts of wanting to kill Diao Yuan.

When the emperor is angry, the corpses lie scattered for thousands of miles.

This cold snort made all the Medicine Tower Disciples present trembling in fear, anxious, fearing that they might lose their lives inexplicably here.

This cold snort also woke Diao Yuan completely, reminding him that there was someone here he absolutely couldn’t offend!

Mu Qingge stood in place, her cold eyes slowly sweeping over the crowd frightened like quails by a certain someone’s presence, frowning slightly.

’Enough is enough.’ Mu Qingge transmitted telepathically to Si Mo.

Si Mo smiled and transmitted back: ’If little Ge’er doesn’t want me to get angry and kill everyone here, you should ask me.’

Mu Qingge’s eyes turned cold as she replied, ’You can kill, it has nothing to do with me.’

’Oh? Is little Ge’er willing? There are quite a few of your friends here, right?’ Si Mo taunted.

Mu Qingge’s eyes turned colder, she looked up towards the high platform she hadn’t dared to glance at after knowing certain someone was there. ’Are you threatening me?’

’I’m just a bit impatient to know little Ge’er’s answer.’ Si Mo suddenly said.

Mu Qingge was stunned, recalling the events of that day, a sudden inexplicable panic rising in her heart.

Just then, Si Mo’s voice resonated over the entire grandstand: “Well then, I’m in a good mood today, so you are pardoned from your disrespect.”

Si Mo’s words brought everyone great relief, and Mu Qingge’s tense state also relaxed at once.

With Si Mo’s deterrence, Diao Yuan dared not speak again.

Only Xia Tianwu said: “In this match, Mu Ge wins!”

Mu Ge wins!

These three words were like three sharp knives stabbing into Diao Yuan’s heart, making him so pained he wished to become a demon and kill everyone opposing him.

The ensuing cheers only worsened his mood.

’Little Ge’er, that guy has murderous intent towards you.’ Si Mo suddenly transmitted his voice.

Mu Qingge looked at Diao Yuan and saw his gloomy appearance, carelessly saying: ’If he dares to come, I dare to kill.’

Si Mo’s lips curved into a smile, saying: ’I really like this temper of Little Ge’er.’

Mu Qingge heard this, awkwardly turned her face, and ignored Si Mo.

All around, there was nothing but cheering.

Standing under the arena, Zhu Ling strangely said, “Eh? Why did Mu Shidi’s cheeks suddenly turn red?”

Shang Zisu raised her eyes to look over, a hint of confusion flashing in her cool eyes, guessing: “Perhaps, it’s a great expenditure.”

At this time, Zhao Nanxing walked up to the two women, and said to Zhu Ling: “The competition is over, according to the initial plan, I will first escort you out of Medicine Tower. Mu Shidi will come soon to take you away.”

Zhu Ling’s expression became solemn and nodded slightly. She looked at Shang Zisu and said to her: “Zisu, take care, we’ll meet in the Qin Country.”

Shang Zisu nodded and said to her: “You too, be careful with everything.”

Zhu Ling quietly left with Zhao Nanxing.

After winning, Mu Qingge also quietly left the arena.

She already obtained the quota to deliver medicine and had no interest in the affairs afterward.

However, before leaving, Xia Tianwu extended an invitation to her, hoping she would come to the Medicine Tower Headquarters.

Mu Qingge understood the implication of these words; it meant for her to continue studying alchemy at the headquarters. She currently had no such plan, so she only gave a vague reply that they would depart for the headquarters three months later to brush it off.

Mu Qingge left the Medicine Tower slightly later and encountered Gu Ya right outside.

“What are you doing here?” Mu Qingge asked in surprise.

She remembered Gu Ya had been standing behind Si Mo just now.

Gu Ya remained cold-faced and said to Mu Qingge: “The master ordered me to attend to Little Lord.”

“I don’t need it.” Mu Qingge frowned and refused.

Gu Ya said: “The master said you would need it.”

Mu Qingge frowned tighter: “Is this forced buying and selling?”

Gu Ya’s face turned dark, secretly complaining: Forced buying and selling? Treating him like goods?

However, he dared not get angry and continued saying to Mu Qingge: “It’s better for Little Lord to keep me, it will be useful sooner or later.”

Mu Qingge felt Gu Ya’s words had hidden meanings but had no time to figure it out now. Reluctantly, she said: “As usual, hide in the dark, and I’ll call you when I need you.”

Gu Ya nodded slightly, and his figure disappeared before Mu Qingge.

Resolving the matter with Gu Ya, Mu Qingge quickly headed towards the small courtyard in Sangzhi City.

…

When Mu Qingge arrived at the small courtyard, Zhao Nanxing and Zhu Ling were already sitting under the tree drinking tea, with You He and Hua Yue attending beside them.

Seeing her enter, the two women hurried over and called: “Little Lord.”

Mu Qingge nodded slightly and walked towards Zhao Nanxing and Zhu Ling.

Zhao Nanxing stood up and praised Mu Qingge: “Mu Shidi, you fought beautifully in the last match against Diao Yuan today. Thanks to your reminders, we coordinated seamlessly and didn’t let Hua Cangzhu’s disciples snag a single spot.”

Mu Qingge smiled.

Zhu Ling continued: “Thank you, Mu Shidi. With this, even if I board the ship, I’ll be much safer.”

Mu Qingge waved her hand: “No need to be so polite, Zhu Shijie. Now, everything is proceeding according to our plan, but we mustn’t let our guard down. Having lost to us, Diao Yuan must hate us to the bone. Angered, Hua Cangzhu might drive him to do something extreme. So, pack up, and let’s leave.”

Zhu Ling nodded and said to Mu Qingge: “I have nothing to pack, we can leave anytime.”

“In that case, let’s leave now.” Mu Qingge said.

“I’ll accompany Mu Shidi to escort you,” Zhao Nanxing said.

Mu Qingge did not refuse Zhao Nanxing’s company; the three of them and both You He and Hua Yue headed out of the city together.

On the way, Mu Qingge asked You He about the situation in Li Country.

You He said: “After Feng Yugui returned to the country in disgrace, his reputation fell drastically due to the notoriety of stealing medicine and harming others. Combined with Feng Yufei’s sudden return, he’s utterly overwhelmed, trying to salvage his reputation while also actively suppressing Feng Yufei. Little Lord, what should we do next?”

Mu Qingge said: “Let Feng Yufei go and keep him company for now.”

You He nodded, understanding Mu Qingge’s intention.

The five of them arrived at the agreed location with Mo Yang, where Mo Yang was already waiting with a group of Dragon Tooth Guards.

Beside them stood Mu Qingge’s carriage.

Mu Qingge vaguely sensed something amiss; from Mo Yang’s expression, she seemed to feel something had happened.

With this thought, Mu Qingge immediately quickened her pace and approached Mo Yang first.

Upon seeing Mu Qingge, Mo Yang came forward immediately, whispering to her: “Little Lord, Old Lord has had an accident!”

Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed sharply, her face turned stern, and she asked: “What happened?”

Mo Yang immediately said: “Subordinate just received the news recently. It’s from the dark chess we placed in Luodu. A few days ago, some people suddenly arrived in Luodu, and we don’t know what they said to the Emperor, but the Young Emperor has put the Regent King under house arrest and also locked Old Lord and the First Miss in the Heavenly Prison.”

Mu Qingge’s breath turned cold, her clear eyes showed no visible emotions.

“Mu Shidi, what’s wrong?” Zhao Nanxing just arrived, catching a glimpse of Mu Qingge’s cold demeanor.

Mu Qingge turned towards him and said: “Brother Zhao, please go back to the Medicine Tower and inform my teacher that there’s an emergency at home, and I must return to handle it. Three months later, we will meet again in Mu City, Qin Country.”

Zhao Nanxing frowned and asked: “What happened? Do you need my help?”

Mu Qingge shook her head slowly, telling Zhao Nanxing: “This matter, brother can’t help me. I have to deal with it personally.”

Zhao Nanxing nodded, sighed, and said: “Anyway, if there’s anything you need help with, feel free to find me.”

Mu Qingge nodded, asked Zhu Ling to board the carriage, and herself mounted the Black Flame that Mo Yang had retrieved. You He and Hua Yue also got into the carriage.

“Flame Horse!” Zhao Nanxing’s eyes narrowed slightly, exclaiming in shock. “You are…”

Mu Qingge nodded, admitting her identity: “I am the Young Marquis of the Mu Mansion of Qin Country, Mu Qingge. Brother Zhao, take care!”

Having said that, she left without delay with Mo Yang and others.

Zhao Nanxing stood there in a daze, taking a long time to digest the news of Mu Qingge’s true identity.

Suddenly, he snapped back to reality, summoning his personal bodyguard and instructing him: “Immediately go back to the Imperial Palace and find out what major event has occurred in Qin Country.”

As the guard prepared to leave, he reminded him: “Remember, you can only investigate in secret, do not alert anyone! If anyone asks, find a way to brush it off.”

“I understand!” The guard turned and left.

Zhao Nanxing thought for a moment and hurried back to the Medicine Tower.

He needed to quickly inform his master and fellow apprentices about Mu Qingge’s identity. If they truly needed help, the few of them as alchemists could exert tremendous power.

Don’t forget, now there are four advanced alchemists among them, including Master Lou Chuanbai!

…

Just as the team left Sangzhi City, Mu Qingge asked the hidden Gu Ya, “Did you already know?”

Gu Ya responded evasively, “The body of the person from the Middle Ancient Realm we killed last time in the depths of Qinling has been found.”

“What did you say?” Mu Qingge’s eyes suddenly turned sharp. “How could it be found? There are so many spirit beasts there, how could the body still remain after so long?”

Suddenly, she reacted, questioning Gu Ya: “Those who intruded into Qin Country, are they related to that person?”

“It was my negligence.” Gu Ya nodded: “I didn’t expect that person had some kind of secret technique to preserve his body. I also didn’t expect someone from the Middle Ancient Realm would come to Linchuan Realm, search for this person, find the body, and read his memory before he died, tracing it back to the Mu Mansion in Qin Country.”

Mu Qingge fell silent.

Finding out the enemy was someone from the Middle Ancient Realm, she instead calmed down.

If these people really came because she killed that person from the Middle Ancient Realm, then before seeing her, her grandfather and aunt were safe.

“How are my grandfather and aunt?” Mu Qingge asked.

Gu Ya replied: “They are just imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, there is no real harm. However…”

Gu Ya suddenly stopped.

Mu Qingge frowned and said, “However, what?”

Gu Ya was silent for a moment, then said: “That young emperor of your Qin Country seems a bit petty and has been repeatedly going to the Heavenly Prison to insult them, thinking he has found a bigger backer.”

A trace of coldness flashed in Mu Qingge’s eyes. She said in a deep voice: “Is Qin Jinchen under house arrest?”

Gu Ya glanced at her and answered, “I didn’t pay attention to him.”

“…” Mu Qingge was silent.

After a while, she continued: “Since you already knew, why didn’t you tell me immediately?” There was a hint of reproach in her tone.

Gu Ya explained: “The news came during the selection competition, and if I told you then, your choice would have been to abandon the competition and go. The result would be nothing more than arriving a few days earlier in Luodu without any other change. Instead, it was better to let you finish the competition peacefully first.”

Mu Qingge was without words.

Because what Gu Ya said was true.

If it were her, she would also make the most rational judgment like that.

With a deep sigh, Mu Qingge said to Gu Ya: “Go back to Luodu immediately, guard my grandfather and aunt, do not let them suffer the slightest grievance. If anyone dares insult or harm them, kill without mercy!”

The last three words, she said with chilling intent.

Gu Ya glanced at her, nodded, and left.

After he left, Mu Qingge suppressed the killing intent in her heart. She wanted Gu Ya to act, to rescue her relatives, and eliminate all threats. But she couldn’t do that; she must use her own strength to rescue her grandfather and aunt!

Her eyes became determined, and Mu Qingge instructed Mo Yang: “Immediately summon the Thousand Fierce Army and all Dragon Tooth Guards to wait outside Luodu, and also…”

Mu Qingge took out an IOU note and handed it to Mo Yang: “Go to Wanxiang Building, take out the items on this IOU.”

Mo Yang took it and gasped instantly.

The IOU listed over a thousand beast cores of Green Realm and above!

Mo Yang tightly pursed his lips, didn’t ask more, and immediately followed Mu Qingge’s instructions.

After Mo Yang left, Mu Qingge silently estimated, from here rushing to Qin Country nonstop, it would take at least one and a half months at the fastest.

This month and a half could not be simply wasted on the journey!

Mu Qingge returned to the carriage, where Zhu Ling was sitting inside, her eyes shining as she looked at her. Surprised, Mu Qingge asked, “What’s wrong?”

Zhu Ling sighed, “I never thought, Junior Brother Mu’s true identity is the renowned Young Marquis of Mu Mansion in Qin Country!”

Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched, and she sat down beside her, casually saying: “Surprised?”

Zhu Ling nodded: “Indeed, very surprising. Although Yu Country is far from Qin Country, we have also heard of the deeds of Qin Country’s Young Marquis.”

“What have you heard?” Mu Qingge asked.

Zhu Ling said, “It’s said that the young marquis of the Mu Family was both a strategic and military waste. But it was said that all of it was just the young marquis’s strategy of hiding his capabilities. He distanced himself from Luodu decisively after he refused the arranged marriage with Qin Country’s princess, his fiancée. Later, he returned with a magnificent presence, riding a Spiritual Flame Horse, and fiercely put those who mocked him behind his back in the Imperial Court. It was also said that the first surrender letter ever given to Qin Country since its founding came from the Tu Kingdom after the young marquis taught Tu Country a harsh lesson by leading his trusted aides to rescue the princess who was to be married off as a diplomatic bride, whom he had been betrothed to since childhood. Afterward, the young marquis skillfully orchestrated a coup in the Qin Country, ascending the young emperor to the throne. Everyone thought that Qin Country would surely lose, as the country had just undergone a palace coup and was unstable. Yet, to their surprise, the young marquis led them to a glorious victory, making the Tu Country send the first letter of defeat in their history to Qin Country since its founding!”

Zhu Ling’s eyes were bright as she said, “Everyone thought the young marquis was still in Qin Country, but unexpectedly, he had disguised himself and come to Yu Country, joining the Medicine Tower Branch. If you ever need my help, don’t hesitate to ask. Although my spiritual power cultivation is not high, I am at least an advanced alchemist.”

Mu Qingge simply smiled, “Rumors are not to be entirely believed.”

Zhu Ling shook her head, “I didn’t witness the previous events with my own eyes, so I don’t dare say too much. But know that if you need my help, please don’t hesitate to give the order. Although my level of spiritual power cultivation is not high, I am, after all, an advanced alchemist.”

Mu Qingge nodded, feeling grateful, “I will not hesitate if I need your assistance, Senior Sister Zhu.”

Then, she spoke directly to You He and Hua Yue: “I plan to settle Senior Sister Zhu in the Mu Mansion first, but since there are some issues at home, I may not be able to provide a safe place for Sister right now. I’ll have to find a temporary place for you in the meantime. If there’s any way you can help, don’t hesitate. After all, these days you all help me in the Medicine Tower and I’m very grateful for that.”

You He and Hua Yue nodded.

Hearing this, Zhu Ling voluntarily offered to vacate the carriage and travel to the Medicine Tower by riding, looking concerned: “I understand that you have too much on your mind with the affairs at home to be playful with me. Don’t worry. Also, a little secret, before leaving the Medicine Field, I got my hands on a pre-purchase of many medicinal materials. I’ve put them all in my Qiankun Bag, ready for alchemical use.”

Mu Qingge felt grateful; she didn’t refuse. “Alright, if I need Senior Sister Zhu’s assistance, I won’t hesitate to ask.”

Then she turned to You He and Hua Yue: “Immediately, rush back to give this information to Master, Senior Brother, and Senior Sister. If they need any help, they must be able to mobilize immediate assistance!”

You He and Hua Yue nodded.

After talking to them, Mu Qingge whispered, “I’ll take a rest first.”

As she said, Mu Qingge was not retreating to train in isolation, but entering a space. She wanted to use this time to develop a conceptual model of a grenade gun.

A beast core-powered grenade gun would become her secret weapon.

Moreover, she also wanted to check on that Snow Fox King.

If it can be subdued, it will have unpredictable effects when facing enemies!

The Snow Fox King’s illusionary powers are truly lifelike!

As for grandpa and aunt, Gu Ya is there to protect them in secret, so there shouldn’t be any accidents. As for Qin Jinchen… hmph, he chose this emperor, and now that the raised wolf has bitten back, he can’t blame anyone but himself.

Mu Qingge entered the space and walked directly to the room where the Snow Fox King was held.

As she reached the door, she heard Mengmeng’s voice: “I say, you stinky fox, why can’t you be reasoned with! Do you want to pledge allegiance to my master Yin or not? Give me an answer. You eat as much as you like, but won’t say a word. What do you mean by that?”

The Snow Fox King buried its head eating flood dragon meat, raised its blood-red eyes to glance at her when it heard Mengmeng’s words, then lowered its head to continue eating.

Mengmeng immediately put her hands on her hips and said angrily, “How dare you mock me!”

“Mengmeng.” Mu Qingge walked in.

Mengmeng instantly subdued her arrogance, showing a grievance expression, and ran to Mu Qingge, shaking her behind: “Master, that stinky fox bullied me!”

Mu Qingge raised a hand and gently patted her head, saying, “You step outside for a bit. I have something to say to it.”

“Oh.” Mengmeng left reluctantly, turning to make a face at the Snow Fox King as she left.

Mu Qingge sat opposite the Snow Fox King, silently watching it eat.

After the Snow Fox King took the last bite of flood dragon meat, its snowy body seemed to emit a bluish-purple glow, and its white fur became significantly shinier.

With a burp, the Snow Fox King opened its blood-red eyes, licking the bloodstains from the corner of its mouth with its crimson tongue, coldly staring at Mu Qingge.

“Was it delicious?” Mu Qingge suddenly asked.

Her tone was very calm, showing no signs of anger.

The Snow Fox King was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Mu Qingge to start this way.

“It seems you’re in a bad mood,” the Snow Fox King said using its illusionary powers.

Mu Qingge did not answer this question, directly saying, “Today is your last chance, submit or die.”

The Snow Fox King’s blood-red eyes tightened, narrowing slightly.

After a little while, it mocked, “I thought you had more patience, but it seems that’s about it.”

Mu Qingge did not argue, only lowered her gaze, telling it the final time: “You have a quarter of an hour to decide.”

The Snow Fox King’s brows furrowed, it was adept at seeing through hearts. Its illusionary powers could delve into the deepest parts of the heart, extracting the most profound memories and perfectly replicating them, it could even capture the heart’s weaknesses and create an illusion one couldn’t refuse based on those weaknesses.

However, at this moment, it felt it couldn’t understand Mu Qingge’s intentions.

Previously, it could clearly feel that this human wanted to subdue it, not wanting to kill it at all.

Yet at this moment, it felt it couldn’t see through this person in front of it, as if she was not thinking anything at all, her heart akin to a calm lake without the slightest ripple.

The two choices she offered really seemed like they would be realized!

The light in the Snow Fox King’s blood-red eyes dimmed, and it slowly said, “Then go ahead and kill me.”

“Alright, I respect your choice.” Mu Qingge stood up, slowly raised her eyes, which were as cold as ice at the bottom, solidifying into tangible killing intent.

The Snow Fox King’s whole body trembled, exclaiming, “You’re really going to kill me!”

Mu Qingge looked at it indifferently, as if to say, ’This is your choice.’

“Wait.” The Snow Fox King exclaimed.

Mu Qingge didn’t have the slightest intention of stopping.

The Snow Fox King hurriedly said, “I was just joking!”

Seeing it both angry and annoyed, was it really that proud Snow Fox King? Mu Qingge’s cold eyes narrowed slightly.

“I agree with you!” Taking the opportunity, the Snow Fox King hurriedly changed its words.

Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed into a line, and she smiled playfully: “Agree to what?”

The Snow Fox King looked at her sullenly and awkwardly said, “Agree to become your spirit pet, alright?” Saying this answer, it wasn’t too disheartened. The Snow Fox King knew that before Mu Qingge came, it had already made up its mind.

The hard words earlier about wanting to be killed were just because it couldn’t stand Mu Qingge threatening it like this!

Hmph, even foxes have dignity, okay!

“No, not a spirit pet.” Mu Qingge corrected: “A partner, fighting side by side, a dependable partner.”

The Snow Fox King was stunned in place, with Mu Qingge’s words echoing in its mind continuously.

After a long time, it seriously looked at Mu Qingge, asking solemnly: “Human, are you serious?”

Mu Qingge looked at it, with clear eyes showing no falsehood.

After a long silence, the Snow Fox King finally said: “Alright, remember what you said today, if you dare deceive me, even if I perish, I will drag you into hell!”

Mu Qingge was stunned, then understood.

Spirit pets and partners are vastly different. The former is a highly unequal relationship, a spirit pet that can be abandoned at any time. While the latter, is an equal exchange of hearts and a mutually respectful relationship.

“I hereby vow with my blood, from this day forward, to form a pact with the person in front of me. Henceforth, this person is my master, and any violation will result in the dissolution of my soul.” The Snow Fox King suddenly recited an ancient contract.

Suddenly, a complex, mysterious array appeared beneath both Mu Qingge and the Snow Fox King. As the array completed its sketch, a drop of blood essence flew from the Snow Fox King’s mouth and entered the center of Mu Qingge’s brow.

’My master, I am Yin Chen.’ Instantly, the Snow Fox King’s voice echoed in Mu Qingge’s mind.

She could feel it, she could sense the Snow Fox King’s existence, a close connection formed through a contract.

Completing the ritual, Snow Fox Yin Chen stood up from the ground, proudly said to Mu Qingge: “Although from now on you are my master, if one day you break your word, even with my soul dissipating, I will avenge myself!”

Mu Qingge’s lips curved into a confident smile: “Rest assured, you won’t face such a day.”

Finally, having subdued the Snow Fox King, Mu Qingge gained another trump card.

Just as she was about to mass-produce the grenade guns, she suddenly heard You He’s voice calling outside: “Young Lord, something’s happened.”

Mu Qingge’s eyes flashed sharply, and she immediately turned and walked out of the space.

In the carriage, Mu Qingge opened her eyes, finding that the carriage that should have been moving had come to a stop.

You He was beside her, looking somewhat grave.

Mu Qingge looked at her and asked, “What happened?”

You He said: “There’s an ambush ahead, quite a number of them, demanding we hand over Miss Zhu.”

Coming for Zhu Ling?

A cold gleam flashed in Mu Qingge’s eyes, already having guessed who it was.

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