Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort novel Chapter 260

Chapter 260: Chapter 260: No Stopping These Reckless Antics (12)

As for Mu Qingge, she momentarily glanced at Qin Jinhao amidst the crowd, and the two discreetly exchanged looks before tacitly turning away.

Just as they were hastening to the study, another group also emerged from the Inner Courtyard, their destination being the study engulfed in flames.

This group was led by Mu Lianrong and included the Mu Family’s ladies, among whom were Bai Xiyue and her servant.

For the Coming of Age Ceremony, traditionally women were not allowed to attend; instead, a separate gathering was held in the Inner Courtyard for the family’s ladies to partake in the celebration.

Both groups hurriedly approached and finally met outside the courtyard gate before entering the study.

"Father, what happened?" Upon meeting, Mu Lianrong immediately inquired.

Mu Xiong slowly shook his head: "I just arrived as well."

During their conversation, numerous household servants and guards were busy carrying vessels filled with water, going in and out of the courtyard, ardently battling the fire.

The flames had already penetrated the courtyard walls, and the suffocating smoke deterred many from approaching.

Some officials had already decided to retreat, unwilling to risk getting close.

However, having come so far, they were reluctant to back down, fearing a loss of face amongst colleagues, leaving them in a dilemma.

Fortunately, Mu Xiong timely turned and addressed everyone: "Ladies and gentlemen, the fire ahead is fierce. For your safety, it is best to halt here."

Right as he finished speaking, several individuals dashed out from within the courtyard gates.

They carried various paper items and porcelain ornaments, each bearing scorch marks and emitting white smoke, appearing quite beleaguered. Evidently, they had risked venturing into the raging study to rescue some belongings.

Upon emerging, they hastily dropped what they were carrying on the ground.

After quickly paying their respects to Mu Xiong, they once again returned to plunge into the inferno.

The fire far exceeded Mu Xiong’s expectations. Relying solely on human effort, extinguishing it swiftly seemed improbable. To prevent it from spreading further and endangering neighboring courtyards, Mu Xiong strode in, rolled up his sleeves, and released a surge of Spiritual Power, instantaneously enveloping the flames and subduing them.

In a short while, the conflagration visibly decreased in size, finally being extinguished by the force of Mu Xiong’s palm.

For a Purple Realm Strong Person to put out a fire, it was mere child’s play.

Thankfully, Mu Xiong remembered to disguise his strength and refrained from unleashing the pressure of the Purple Realm.

"The old Lord Duke is remarkable! Merely with the power of his palm, he managed to extinguish such a massive fire. Who else in Qin Country could accomplish this?"

"Indeed, indeed! The old Lord Duke’s reputation as Qin Country’s War God is well-earned. Witnessing this today, I have no regrets in life!"

"Having the old Lord Duke protecting Qin Country, who would dare challenge us lightly?"

"The old Lord Duke is truly Qin Country’s guardian! As long as he’s with us, Qin Country will have peace for another day!"

"..."

Praise incessantly flowed.

Mu Qingge frowned slightly upon hearing this. The earlier praise was fine, but the more she listened, the more something felt off. There seemed to be a hint of flattery leading to downfall?

She narrowed her eyes, her cold and clear gaze indifferently sweeping over those who spoke.

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