Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort novel Chapter 487

Chapter 487: Chapter 131: Master Lou, Please Accept My Condolences

"Mu Junior Brother, are you even human!" After a while, Zhao Nanxing couldn’t help but question.

Mu Qingge lifted her gaze and glanced at him.

Zhao Nanxing spread his hands and smiled bitterly: "We have the Qiankun Bag, which is a reward for the top five on the popularity list from the Main Courtyard, but the space inside is only enough for one person. What treasure do you possess to effortlessly collect the giant Flood Dragon’s skeleton? So young, an Advanced Alchemist, a Blue Realm Peak Powerhouse, owner of a Divine Artifact, and possessing a powerful space device — where on earth did you come from, you monster? You’re crushing us so-called young talents, heaven’s chosen, to dust!"

Mu Qingge clasped her hands behind her back, squinting her eyes with a smile: "I’m just a bit luckier, that’s all."

Haha! Luck, my foot! Such a blow to the ego! I wish I had such heaven-defying luck!

Zhao Nanxing gave Mu Qingge a disdainful look.

"Let’s leave here first," Mei Zizhong, his eyes returning to calm from a moment of shock, said to everyone.

They left Moon Lake, and along the way, Zhu Ling said to Mu Qingge: "Don’t worry, Mu Junior Brother, what we saw today won’t be spread."

Mu Qingge nodded with a smile and asked her: "Now that you’ve completely fallen out with Diao Yuan, what will you do when you return?" She hadn’t forgotten that Zhu Ling was still considered a disciple of Hua Cangzhu.

Zhu Ling smiled wryly: "What else can I do? The sect is full of jackals, there’s no way I can go back. I can only leave on my own."

"How will you leave?" Mu Qingge inquired.

Zhu Ling replied: "Leaving the sect voluntarily means passing through a formation of swords and flames, and a poisonous forest. If you can pass through all three and survive, it means that heaven has left you with a lifeline. You can officially announce your departure from the sect, and sever all ties."

Mu Qingge furrowed her eyebrows after hearing this.

None of the three sounds easy to pass.

"What if Hua Cangzhu voluntarily dissolves the master-disciple relationship with you?" Mu Qingge asked again.

Zhu Ling was taken aback, seemingly not immediately understanding the meaning behind her words.

It was Shang Zisu beside her who answered instead: "If Hua Cangzhu voluntarily breaks this relationship, Zhu Ling wouldn’t have to risk the trials. However, her future reputation would suffer, and her alchemy skills would be questioned."

Mu Qingge fell silent, torn between reputation and life. For an Alchemist, both were extremely important.

Zhu Ling smiled: "Don’t worry about me, there’s actually another path I can take."

Mu Qingge and Shang Zisu both looked at her.

Zhu Ling said: "You mustn’t forget, the selection for the medicine delivery quota is about to start. When I return, I will immediately enter seclusion until the selection begins. I will strive to secure my delivery quota, and once I am at the Main Courtyard, neither Hua Cangzhu nor Diao Yuan can reach me!"

"But, after all, Hua Cangzhu is from the Main Courtyard. If he asks the people from the Main Courtyard to make things difficult for you, won’t you be jumping from the frying pan into the fire?" Shang Zisu worriedly said.

Zhu Ling was confident: "If Hua Cangzhu really had standing at the Main Courtyard, he wouldn’t have been sent to this branch. I once inquired from a Senior Brother who returned from delivering medicine, and he said that people from the Main Courtyard actually look down on those from the branch, whether they are alchemy masters or disciples. As for Hua Cangzhu, many actually despise him. Once I am at the Main Courtyard, I must find a faction to rely on to live well. I will take the opportunity to have them dissolve the master-disciple relationship between me and Hua Cangzhu, then focus on improving my alchemy skills. As long as my alchemy surpasses Hua Cangzhu’s, he won’t be able to do anything to me when we meet again."

This clever plan really suited Zhu Ling’s personality.

At the end, Zhu Ling looked reluctantly at Shang Zisu: "But in the future, it might be difficult for us to meet again. I know neither of you will easily leave Master Lou, nor would I force you. But remember, our agreement still stands. If one day you decide to leave Linchuan with Mu Junior Brother, be sure to take me with you."

Shang Zisu looked at Mu Qingge, who nodded almost imperceptibly, before she replied: "Don’t worry, we won’t forget you. Although your plan is good, it’s still risky. In any case, be careful, and whatever happens, prioritize your life."

Zhu Ling nodded.

Mu Qingge suddenly called out to Mei Zizhong: "Senior Brother Mei, when does this trial end?"

Mei Zizhong turned around, glanced at them, and then said: "You have half a month to obtain the Illusion Moon Bud and return to the Medicine Tower to succeed."

"Half a month?" Mu Qingge calculated the time in her mind. It had been seven or eight days since entering the Mimeng Forest until now, and along with the return journey, half a month was just enough.

"Then when does the medicine delivery selection begin specifically?" Mu Qingge asked again.

Mei Zizhong thought for a moment and said: "From today, about a month and a half."

"How soon after the selection will one depart?" Mu Qingge continued to inquire.

Though Mei Zizhong didn’t understand why Mu Qingge was asking these questions, he still answered truthfully: "The departure timing depends on the weather patterns of the Sea of No Desire. Normally, at the end of the year, the Sea of No Desire has less wind and rain, so counting on it, the latest would be a month after the selection ends. You would leave from the Medicine Tower, pass through Li Country, enter Qin Country, board a ship at Mu City in Qin Country, cross the Sea of No Desire, and enter the Holy Yuan Empire’s territory."

"Departing from the Tower and arriving at Mu City in Qin Country to board the ship requires at least three months. The time involved is too long and can easily lead to unexpected events," Mu Qingge frowned and shook her head, looking at Zhu Ling.

It seemed she was telling her that her plan had significant flaws.

Not to mention, the time between returning to the Medicine Tower and entering seclusion until the start of the selection could have unforeseen incidents. Even if she safely passed the selection, there would still be about four months before boarding the ship, during which time creating an "accident" would be all too easy.

Zhu Ling pursed her lips, seemingly realizing the potential in her plan.

She understood better than Mu Qingge the likelihood of such possibilities given Hua Cangzhu and Diao Yuan’s natures.

Yet, she had no other option. "I’ll have to take a gamble. If I can board the ship safely, then heaven does not wish me dead. If I do not make it, at least I know I tried."

Her defeated look was something Shang Zisu had never seen before. She took hold of Zhu Ling’s hand, comforting: "There must be a way." As she spoke, she instinctively looked at Mu Qingge.

The plea in her eyes was obvious, but she possibly didn’t even understand why she felt Mu Qingge could solve this problem.

By then, Mei Zizhong and Zhao Nanxing also understood what the three were discussing earlier.

Internally blaming themselves for their carelessness, they realized they had neglected Zhu Ling’s different position. After today’s incident, she would certainly face punishment when they returned.

Mei Zizhong looked at the sky and said to the four: "It’s getting late. After nightfall, the surrounding mist will thicken. Let’s find a place to settle down first and then think of a solution."

The four agreed, setting the matter aside to find a place to stay.

...

Inside the cave, the five of them sat cross-legged around a bonfire.

Nobody was cultivating; they were all worried for Zhu Ling.

"How about when the selection ends, I take Zhu Ling to my Yu Kingdom Palace. With us accompanying her, it would be difficult for Hua Cangzhu to make any move," Zhao Nanxing suggested first.

However, Mei Zizhong shook his head in disapproval: "Hua Cangzhu is the director of the Medicine Tower Branch, and given the relationship between the Medicine Tower and the Yu Kingdom, the Yu Kingdom Palace isn’t a secure place. If Hua Cangzhu asks your father for her as a so-called Medicine Tower renegade, will your father hand her over or not?"

The question left Zhao Nanxing silent.

Mu Qingge also nodded, agreeing: "Exactly. Hua Cangzhu doesn’t want this issue exposed. He won’t voluntarily dissolve the master-disciple relationship with Senior Sister Zhu, instead, he’ll secretly target her. If you take her into the Yu Kingdom Palace, he has countless reasons to request her return, and your father is unlikely to risk offending the Medicine Tower Director for a Medicine Tower disciple."

"Then why not have Master protect Zhu Ling?" Shang Zisu suggested.

This suggestion was likewise rejected by Mu Qingge. "Hua Cangzhu and Master are already at odds. If conflict arises again because of Senior Sister Zhu, it might give Hua Cangzhu an excuse to deal with Master."

Silence fell upon the cave.

It seemed they were at an impasse.

Zhu Ling suddenly began to laugh softly, telling the four: "Having you all here worrying for me already makes me feel fortunate. This matter is inherently difficult to resolve completely — let’s just leave it to fate. Rest assured, if they truly wish me dead, I’ll make sure to bite off a chunk of their flesh before I go!"

Her eyes reflected intense hatred and determination as she spoke, though it wasn’t directed at the four beside her, but at Hua Cangzhu and Diao Yuan.

"It’s not necessary to be so despondent," Mu Qingge suddenly said.

As she spoke, the eyes of the four people were fixed on her face.

Mu Qingge said to Zhu Ling, "Senior Sister Zhu’s plan to use the Main Courtyard to get rid of Hua Cangzhu is indeed the one with the least damage at present. We will not let Hua Cangzhu and Diao Yuan off, but now is not the time to move on them. The Main Courtyard is our opportunity, but first, we must ensure Senior Sister Zhu reaches the Main Courtyard safely. With Hua Cangzhu’s status in the Main Courtyard, once Senior Sister Zhu complains about his crimes, naturally, there will be people who will seize the opportunity to suppress him, and then our chance will come. When the trial ends, we will return to the Medicine Tower, submit the task, and Senior Sister Zhu will immediately return to the Alchemy Room for a closed retreat. No matter what happens, unless it is us who come looking for you, even if the Medicine Tower is destroyed, you must not come out. When the selection day comes, we will go to the Alchemy Room to fetch you. During the selection competition, you must go all out to secure a spot for delivering medicine. Once the results are announced, I will have someone secretly pick you up, and you will go directly to Mu City to board the ship. As for why Senior Sister Zhu does not travel with the team, it will depend on the master and senior brother to negotiate."

After hearing Mu Qingge’s words, Zhao Nanxing nodded and said, "This indeed avoids many unexpected events."

"What if they make a move on the ship?" Shang Zisu expressed her concern.

Mu Qingge laughed, a hint of coldness in her smile, "Hua Cangzhu cannot board the ship. The ones escorting the medicinal materials back to the Main Courtyard are, besides the elders from the Medicine Tower, just the disciples. We don’t have to worry about those elders; we just need to be careful and inquire during this period about which elders are Hua Cangzhu’s people. As for the disciples, it depends on us performing well in the selection competition. Not only must we five secure spots, but we must also try to help others get the remaining twenty-five spots. In short, the fewer spots Hua Cangzhu’s disciples get, the better."

She then looked at Zhao Nanxing and said to him, "At that time, will Yu Country send experts to participate in the escort?"

Zhao Nanxing nodded, "This is a rare opportunity to go to the Holy Yuan Empire. Not only will Yu Country send experts, but even the countries along the way, like Li Country and Qin Country, will send some experts to accompany."

"In that case, there’s nothing to worry about." Upon hearing Zhao Nanxing’s words, Mu Qingge’s lips curled into a noticeable smile.

The other four did not understand why she suddenly seemed so confident. Zhao Nanxing frowned and said, "If conflict occurs on the ship, those experts from other countries might not necessarily stand with us!"

Mu Qingge laughed relaxedly, "That’s not something you need to worry about. Just ensure that the people Yu Country sends are loyal to you."

As for Li Country, she had her own way. As for Qin Country... is there even a need to worry?

Her words were mysterious but extremely convincing.

Unknowingly, Zhao Nanxing nodded.

Once the strategies were connected, the difficult issue was also resolved. The moods of the five were greatly improved.

With the matter settled, the five wasted no more time and each entered into cultivation.

The battle with the giant Flood Dragon today made them realize one truth: if they wished to leave Linchuan one day, they must become stronger. To be unafraid of being bullied, they must become stronger as well.

Upon returning this time, not only would Zhu Ling go into seclusion to break through in alchemy, but they also needed to do the same.

Mu Qingge closed her eyes, not to cultivate, but to flash into her spatial realm.

As soon as she appeared, Mengmeng rushed over aggrievedly, complaining to her, "Wah wah wah, master, you finally came back! That stinky fox was too nasty, constantly cursing Mengmeng. Master must teach it a harsh lesson for me!"

Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched and bluntly said, "Did you provoke it for no reason?"

Caught in the act, Mengmeng peeked through her fingers she used to cover her eyes, sneaking a glance at Mu Qingge. Seeing that she was not angry, she righteously said, "Meng Bao was doing it for you, master! Bao was teaching it what an honor it is to follow master!"

"And how did that turn out?" Mu Qingge smiled and asked.

Mengmeng’s round belly suddenly deflated like a balloon, "It’s simply a blockhead! Stubborn, an unyielding walnut! It thinks master is the murderer of its kin and vows to kill master for revenge!"

Mu Qingge nonchalantly nodded, "What it said isn’t wrong."

Mengmeng exclaimed, shocked, "Master, how can you think that way? Any creature that wants to harm master must be prepared to die!"

Mengmeng’s loyal protectiveness made Mu Qingge chuckle softly, "Did you finish the candies?"

"Hehe." Mengmeng chuckled nervously, rubbing its chubby face with a fawning smile, "Master is really wise and mighty!"

Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow and said, "You can have candies, but you must answer a few questions first."

"Ask away, master! Meng Bao will certainly speak all it knows, sparing no detail!" Mengmeng straightened up and vowed solemnly.

Mu Qingge walked to the place where the giant Flood Dragon’s remains were stacked, gently caressing the bones, feeling their density and toughness. After a while, she said to Mengmeng, "I can feel that these bones and scales can become excellent refining materials. I even know how to refine them without wasting materials. Is this what’s called an Artifact Refiner’s bloodline talent?"

Mengmeng nodded, "Yes! Congratulations, Master, you’ve finally realized your power!"

Mu Qingge, however, didn’t feel much about it and said, "The bones can be crafted into weapons, scales and beast skins into armor, but what about the flesh and blood? I don’t sense much from these two."

"Baby knows!" Mengmeng proudly tilted her head up.

"Speak." Mu Qingge tossed out a bottle of elixir.

Mengmeng immediately dropped her haughty expression and, looking eager to please, took the elixir, grinning, "Master is the best!"

"Enough with the nonsense," Mu Qingge gave her a sidelong glance.

Mengmeng quickly said, "These flood dragon’s blood contain Dragon Power. The Dragon Clan is renowned for their formidable defense. Master just needs to extract the Dragon Power from the blood and dilute it for the Dragon Tooth Guards to drink. For them, it would be an excellent body refining holy medicine! Once they absorb the Dragon Power, their bodies will transform, becoming extremely tough, and ordinary weapons won’t be able to pierce their flesh. Their strength will also increase significantly. In fact, their aura will carry a hint of Dragon Power, suppressing some low-rank Spirit Beasts."

Mu Qingge was dumbfounded, thinking to herself: ’That’s so incredible!’

"Then I..."

"Master doesn’t need to consume it. You already have the Thunder Pool Body Refining. Even if you drink the flood dragon’s blood, it won’t have much effect, so don’t waste it!" To her surprise, Mengmeng ruthlessly shattered Mu Qingge’s delusions.

Mu Qingge regretfully smacked her lips. Then she pointed to the flesh of the giant Flood Dragon and asked, "What about these?"

"Uh..." Mengmeng scratched her head and said to Mu Qingge, "Basically, feeding that stinky fox would be a good use for this meat!"

Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched suddenly, gritting her teeth, "So it’s not very useful, huh?"

"You can’t say it like that!" Mengmeng denied it, saying, "This meat also contains some Dragon Power, but more of it is the power of the flood dragon. Since flood dragons are a branch of dragons, feeding this meat to that stinky fox might just allow it to break through the divine beast limit!"

Breaking through the divine beast boundary!

Mu Qingge’s heart skipped a beat.

What’s above a divine beast? That’s a holy beast!

A holy beast has never appeared in Linchuan!

As if knowing her thoughts, Mengmeng smugly added, "Not just Linchuan, even the realm above it rarely sees a holy beast."

Mu Qingge swallowed, marveling once again at how this giant Flood Dragon was truly a treasure trove!

Mengmeng mumbled to herself, "That stinky fox already has the potential of a divine beast. Giving it such a big supplement might really give it a chance to transform into a holy beast! Wow! The Snow Fox Clan has never seen a holy beast in its history! But, that stinky fox is too stubborn to submit to Master, so this can’t be an easy gain for it! It’s better to stash the flood dragon meat away for now! When a more agreeable underling comes along, bring it out as a bribe... Hey? Master, where are you taking the flood dragon meat?"

Mengmeng suddenly noticed that Mu Qingge had picked up a piece of flood dragon meat and was heading out. She quickly chased her and tried to drag her back by the hem of her clothes.

But how could her small stature restrict Mu Qingge’s actions?

Helplessly, she could only shout, "Master, you must calm down! This giant Flood Dragon is rare and hard to come by. If you feed that ingrate now, you’ll be at a loss! You might not encounter another giant Flood Dragon next time!"

"Go play somewhere else!" Mu Qingge lightly lifted her foot, sending Mengmeng flying. Casually, she continued towards the room where the Snow Fox King was confined, holding the flood dragon meat.

As she entered the room, the Snow Fox King was still lying on the floor, its large tail covering its body, exposing only a small part of its head.

Mu Qingge glanced at it and tossed the flood dragon meat in front of it.

With a thud, the sound of the meat hitting the ground and the rich bloody aroma made the Snow Fox King open its eyes, revealing blood-red pupils.

"Eat." Mu Qingge pulled up a chair and sat down casually, stretching out her legs and lazily leaning her back against the chair.

She looked down at the Snow Fox King, who just snorted and closed its eyes.

"Not eating? Starving to death?" Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow. With a playful nod, she said, "Hmm, that works too. It’ll save me food and I won’t have to worry about a fox constantly thinking about killing me."

The Snow Fox King suddenly opened its eyes, a fierce light reflecting in its pupils.

It stared at Mu Qingge, as if trying to pierce holes through her.

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