Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort novel Chapter 481

Chapter 481: Chapter 125: Did You Think My Elixirs Come Free?

"You don’t want to know, but I insist on telling you!"

Wei Guanguan’s furious expression made Mu Qingge couldn’t help but smile.

She didn’t speak, waiting for Wei Guanguan to continue.

Sure enough, seeing Mu Qingge unresponsive, Wei Guanguan couldn’t hold back her words any longer and spilled everything: "Mu Ge, do you know you’re quite popular now? Your fame almost rivals Brother Mei! The senior sisters in the Medicine Tower have even started something called the Love Song Association."

"Love Song Association? What’s that?" Mu Qingge asked with a strange expression.

Wei Guanguan eagerly explained: "Oh, it’s a group that supports you, like an organization. Brother Mei seems to have one too, called the Qing Mei Association."

Mu Qingge felt her mouth twitch, overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the female disciples in the Medicine Tower.

How dull must the life in the Medicine Tower be for these female disciples to indulge in such frivolous activities!

"What have they done?" Mu Qingge asked, feeling a headache coming on.

Wei Guanguan covered her mouth with a laugh, proudly saying, "You’ll know once you step outside. Oh, I forgot to tell you, I joined the Love Song Association too!"

"Guanguan, you’re here in the Medicine Tower to learn," Mu Qingge said, feeling helpless.

She couldn’t care about others, but Wei Guanguan needed a reminder.

"Don’t worry, I won’t delay my alchemy lessons. Besides, by joining the Love Song Association, if I have any questions about alchemy, I can ask the senior sisters in the association, which is much more convenient than before," Wei Guanguan dismissively replied.

Mu Qingge slowly shook her head, "Do as you please."

Finished speaking, she walked towards the treehouse exit.

Wei Guanguan called from behind, "Mu Ge, where are you going?"

Mu Qingge initially wanted to say she was going to the Pill Recipe Hall. But thinking of Wei Guanguan as a member of the Love Song Association, she kept silent, waved behind, and quickened her steps to leave.

When Mu Qingge left the treehouse, she finally understood Wei Guanguan’s ’You’ll know once you step outside’!

Mu Qingge stood dumbfounded, stunned by a group of waiting female disciples rushing towards her. Shocked, she ran off immediately, disappearing from their view.

The disappointed female disciples felt quite let down.

Their gifts remained undelivered.

"What should we do? Brother Mu ran upon seeing us," a female disciple said.

Another said, "We must have scared him by appearing like this."

"We haven’t given our gifts yet," another regretfully looked at the gifts in her hands.

Just then, Wei Guanguan walked out of the treehouse.

"Oh? It’s Sister Wei!" someone recognized Wei Guanguan with sharp eyes.

Instantly, the group of female disciples ’heartbroken’ by Mu Qingge surrounded Wei Guanguan.

Wei Guanguan was startled, nervously saying, "Senior sisters... what’s happening?"

The female disciples gently asked Wei Guanguan: "Sister Wei, you live in the same treehouse as Brother Mu, right?"

Wei Guanguan nodded.

Immediately, her hands were filled with gifts she couldn’t hold, with many others appearing before her.

Wei Guanguan laughed helplessly and told the female disciples: "Sisters, Mu Ge is not in the treehouse, giving these to me is useless!"

A female disciple squeezed out and said, "No worries, we already knew Brother Mu wasn’t here. Since you can’t carry so much, why don’t you lead us to Brother Mu’s door, and we’ll just leave the gifts there?"

"This..." Wei Guanguan hesitated. She knew Mu Ge’s temper somewhat, and without her permission, bringing people in might annoy her.

Thinking of Mu Qingge’s wrath made Wei Guanguan release her hands, dropping all the gifts to the ground. "Seniors, you better find Mu Ge yourselves!"

She quickly turned and ran back to the treehouse.

"Hey! Sister Wei, don’t leave!"

"Sister Wei, why are you running!"

The voices behind echoed as Wei Guanguan covered her ears, mumbling: "Too crazy! It’s too crazy! Aren’t these women concerned about propriety between men and women? Chasing a man so openly!"

"Guanguan, what are you doing?" As Wei Guanguan nearly collided with someone in her flustered run, she was stopped just in time.

Wei Guanguan abruptly stopped, looking up only to see a face similar to hers by seven or eight degrees, looking curiously at her.

"What’s wrong? Are you being chased?" Wei Qi looked behind Wei Guanguan but saw no one.

Wei Guanguan shook her head and told Wei Qi about the encounter outside the treehouse.

After hearing her out, Wei Qi praised: "You did well. If you know Mu Ge wouldn’t like it and still rely on being friends to act, it might jeopardize the friendship."

Wei Guanguan sighed in relief: "You haven’t seen it, swarmed by dozens of women chirping around you, it makes one’s head spin."

Wei Qi glanced at her and sneered: "You’re one of them."

"I!" Wei Guanguan was speechless. Shortly, she felt deflated and said: "I joined thinking everyone liked Mu Ge. Who knew they’d be so crazy."

"Alright. Learn a lesson from this and don’t join them again." Wei Qi suddenly patted Wei Guanguan’s head, nodding like a brother.

Wei Guanguan covered her head, blocking Wei Qi’s action, curiously asking: "Why do you seem different today?"

"What’s different?" Wei Qi asked, puzzled after looking at himself.

Wei Guanguan bit her lip, pondered for a while, then said: "You suddenly feel much more mature."

Unexpectedly, Wei Qi bristled at her words: "I’ve always been mature, just you never considered me your brother!"

...

Mu Qingge reappeared outside the Pill Recipe Hall.

She brushed off nonexistent dust from her clothes and walked toward the Pill Recipe Hall.

Upon entering, she felt a force from the forbidden technique scanning her. Then, the imposing voice in the Pill Recipe Hall spoke again—

’Ranked eighth in the Medicine Tower Popularity Chart, Advanced Alchemist, granted access to all layers, unlimited time each entrance.’

Mu Qingge felt a twinge. She hadn’t expected the Medicine Tower to operate so efficiently. She hadn’t even updated her identity waist tag, yet the Pill Recipe Hall recognized her status change.

To her surprise, once she replaced Song Yu as the eighth rank, she could enjoy those ranking benefits. However, because she refined an Advanced Elixir, becoming an Advanced Alchemist, far surpassing Song Yu in capability, additional perks were unlocked.

For example, she could freely enter any tower layer without restrictions.

Also, she could stay at the Pill Recipe Hall indefinitely without a time limit.

This means she could choose to remain inside the Pill Recipe Hall indefinitely.

’This sounds like a good option!’ Remembering the earlier scene at the treehouse, Mu Qingge was inclined to retreat into the Pill Recipe Hall.

Inside the Pill Recipe Hall, Mu Qingge headed directly to the third and fourth layers.

She stayed in the Pill Recipe Hall for a day, arriving at the fourth layer where, besides Shang Zisu, it was empty.

Seeing Shang Zisu quietly reading under the lamp, Mu Qingge paused.

She wasn’t sure when Shang Zisu entered the Pill Recipe Hall, but was certain it was after her. Since Shang Zisu didn’t have the same unrestricted privileges to stay as she did.

The Pill Recipe Hall has seven layers in total.

Low-level Alchemists can enter the first two layers.

Intermediate Alchemists can enter the third and fourth layers.

Advanced Alchemists can access the fifth and sixth layers.

The seventh layer possesses more rare pill recipes and Advanced Alchemists can enter, but supposedly the seventh-layer entrance has a powerful restriction to automatically select entrants.

Previously, Song Yu said that as long as you beat him and replace his ranking, you can earn a privilege to access the top layer once a month. It’s not just empty words. It’s a privilege deliberately created by the Medicine Tower to stimulate healthy competition within the tower.

Every month, the seventh layer will unconditionally open once to those on the popularity list.

Mu Qingge quickly scanned around and discovered that there were fewer people on the fourth layer than on the third layer. It seemed that only she and Shang Zisu were present.

And on the layer above...

Mu Qingge looked up at the entrance of the fifth layer. Before her arrival, there were only three advanced alchemists in the Medicine Tower Branch, and two of them were teachers.

I suppose the two layers above are covered in dust!

Grumbling in her heart, Mu Qingge didn’t disturb Shang Zisu, but walked to the other side and casually pulled out an ancient text to read.

The third and fourth layers mostly had intermediate pill recipes and introductions to exotic treasures, including the differences among alchemists in countries of different levels in the Linchuan Realm.

Mu Qingge was engrossed, standing there, nearly going through all the books on the shelves around her.

Her astonishing reading speed was terrifying, like a giant whale swallowing the sea.

Only when her neck started to ache did she lift her head, prepared to stretch a bit.

Just as she looked up, she saw Shang Zisu standing silently in front of her, quiet as a statue.

"Sister Shang?" Mu Qingge was somewhat surprised.

Shang Zisu nodded lightly and spoke, "Junior Mu, there’s something I’d like your help with."

Shang Zisu’s voice was like the wind from a snowy mountain—cold and clear. Instantly, it dispelled Mu Qingge’s brain fog from excessive reading.

"Why don’t you tell me what it is first, Sister Shang," Mu Qingge said.

Shang Zisu pressed her lips, seeming to hesitate internally, but then made up her mind to say, "I want you to help me find a pill recipe on the fifth layer."

"A pill recipe?" Mu Qingge’s eyes flickered as she asked, "If I remember correctly, the recipes above the fifth layer are advanced recipes, right?"

"Correct." Shang Zisu nodded, without hiding anything: "Among the fifth layer’s recipes, one is considered an entry into advanced elixirs. Using it to refine elixirs is a shortcut to entering the realm of advanced alchemists. This pill isn’t too difficult to refine but provides a clear sensation of creating advanced elixirs."

I see.

Mu Qingge understood.

Yet, she was still puzzled: "Since there’s such a recipe, why would Sister Shang come to me? Brother Mei and Master Lou, who are advanced alchemists, should know about such a recipe, right?"

Shang Zisu shook her head and replied, "Master believes in going with the flow and doesn’t support us focusing too much on level improvement. Plus, he’s often traveling and not in the tower, making it hard to consult him. As for Brother Mei, he spends most of his time refining pills, sometimes closing himself off for over a month, or even half a year. It’s hard to ask him for help as well..."

By the end, Shang Zisu showed a faint bitter smile.

Her brother was raised by the master, and his character is quite obedient to him. Since the master doesn’t approve of seeking shortcuts for advancement, how would the brother help?

"So, Sister Shang can only place her hope in me." Mu Qingge said.

Shang Zisu bit her lip, her expression cold and calm: "I wasn’t supposed to trouble you, but I’ve been stuck as an intermediate alchemist for too long and urgently need a breakthrough. If you help me just this once, I’ll accept any cost."

"Isn’t Sister Shang afraid I’ll ask for something embarrassing?" Mu Qingge curved her lips in a playful manner.

Shang Zisu smiled warmly and gracefully: "I trust Junior Mu’s character. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have asked."

Mu Qingge smiled, "Since Sister Shang trusts me so much, I’ll lend a hand. No payment is needed, consider it as compensation for me sneaking a glance at the Guiyuan Beauty Pill recipe."

Shang Zisu was startled and said, "But you’ve already given me the refined Guiyuan Beauty Pill as compensation. Since I’m asking for help this time, how can it be counted like that?" Mentioning the Guiyuan Beauty Pill, Shang Zisu recalled the pill still in her Qiankun Bag. Although the Guiyuan Beauty Pill is an advanced elixir, its recipe is available within the intermediate alchemist’s range due to its usage.

If only the pill recipe she sought was placed on the third or fourth layers, she wouldn’t need to ask anyone for help.

Thinking of this, she shook her head resolutely and said: "If Junior Mu doesn’t want to propose a reward, I’ll just seek help from someone else."

Mu Qingge chuckled.

She hadn’t expected the normally aloof Shang Zisu to be so principled.

Most people would happily take advantage, but she wants everything accounted for.

"Senior Sister, there is no need to be like this. It’s not a difficult matter," Mu Qingge advised.

However, Shang Zisu earnestly replied, "To you, Junior Brother, it may be just a small favor, but to me, it’s a great kindness." After she spoke, she actually turned around to leave.

Mu Qingge had rarely seen someone like this.

She stopped Shang Zisu and asked, "In Senior Sister’s heart, what kind of price would you consider a fair trade between the two of us?"

Shang Zisu turned around, lowered her eyes and thought for a while: "I can refine pills for the Mu Family without charge for three years and promise one request. But this request must not go against my will."

Mu Qingge was silent for a moment, and after a while, she sighed and said, "Senior Sister Shang, your return is too high, which makes me feel unworthy. How about changing our stakes?"

Shang Zisu looked up at Mu Qingge, thought for a moment, and said, "Please speak, Junior Brother Mu."

Mu Qingge said, "I can help Senior Sister get the pill recipe you want, and the price doesn’t need to be so troublesome. You just need to answer a few questions for me when you get the recipe."

Shang Zisu seriously looked at Mu Qingge for a while before saying, "Are you looking down on me, Junior Brother Mu? Fine, I promise you. However, my promise to refine pills for your family for three years won’t change; I just cancel the promise agreement."

Mu Qingge chuckled.

Shang Zisu’s personality was quite endearing.

A principled beauty always earns more respect from people. This respect transcends her appearance.

"Alright. Please tell me the name of the pill. I will go to the fifth layer to search," Mu Qingge said.

Shang Zisu slowly said, "This pill is called the Earth Essence Pill. Today’s time for me to enter the Pill Recipe Hall is up, and I can’t wait for you. Tomorrow I will come again and wait here for your good news." After she finished speaking, she nodded towards Mu Qingge and turned to leave the Pill Recipe Hall.

"Earth Essence Pill," Mu Qingge murmured once. She then turned and walked towards the fifth layer.

That night, Mu Qingge spent in the Pill Recipe Hall.

Originally, she also wanted to check on Fu Tianlong. But thinking he was probably still recovering and not in much danger, she decided to stay in the Pill Recipe Hall.

The next day, she was so immersed in the fifth layer’s books that she almost forgot about her promise to Shang Zisu.

Until she heard Shang Zisu’s calling from downstairs, she remembered the matter.

"Junior Brother Mu, are you still here?" Shang Zisu came as promised, standing on the fourth layer, softly calling.

Mu Qingge walked downstairs and saw Shang Zisu’s elegant back.

"Senior Sister Shang."

Hearing the voice, Shang Zisu turned around, and upon seeing Mu Qingge, she showed a faint smile.

Mu Qingge approached Shang Zisu and handed her the transcribed Earth Essence Pill recipe. Shang Zisu took it, quickly scanned it, and a captivating smile emerged at the corners of her mouth.

It was like the warmth felt when a thousand-year frozen snow mountain melts.

Carefully placing the pill recipe away, Shang Zisu said to Mu Qingge, "Thank you, Junior Brother Mu. Whatever questions you have, please ask."

Mu Qingge, knowing her nature, didn’t engage in pleasantries. She directly said, "Senior Sister Shang, do you know what’s on the top floor of the Spiritual Consciousness Tower?" She hadn’t forgotten Diao Yuan’s trouble-seeking was all for that item.

But that ’Light Ball’ had already been absorbed by her body; how could she bring it out?

"The top floor of the Spiritual Consciousness Tower?" Shang Zisu appeared somewhat puzzled, pondered for a moment before uncertainly saying, "I wasn’t aware of this matter before. However, after Master returned this time, Senior Brother mentioned your performance in the Spiritual Consciousness Tower to Master, and Master commented with a sigh, ’That treasure unexpectedly fell into this young man’s hands, a stroke of great fortune indeed!’ Senior Brother asked Master what it was, but Master evasively said it was a treasure coveted by even Director Hua yet unattainable by him, and it is very beneficial to Spiritual Consciousness."

After speaking, she hesitated briefly before cautiously continuing, "Junior Brother Mu, are you saying that you obtained something from the Spiritual Consciousness Tower?"

Mu Qingge smiled and shook her head, "I don’t know what I got; Diao Yuan just made me curious." Although she still didn’t know what the ’Light Ball’ was from Shang Zisu’s words, knowing it benefited Spiritual Consciousness, she decided to keep quiet about it and avoid drawing trouble.

As for now, it was just Diao Yuan making things difficult for her.

As for Director Hua and Master Lou, they might know what it is, but they should know since it’s absorbed, it can’t be expelled, and killing her would be useless.

"Diao Yuan came looking for you?" Shang Zisu knew that Diao Yuan had sent Song Yu to trouble Mu Qingge but didn’t know that Diao Yuan had personally sought out Mu Qingge before.

Mu Qingge nodded.

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