Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort novel Chapter 649

Chapter 649: Chapter 84: Accidentally Flirting with the Goddess!

Quiet courtyard, a rocking chair under the tree.

Mu Qingge sat leisurely, her eyes half-closed, looking quite lazy. In her hand, she held a beautifully crafted invitation, fanning herself absentmindedly, with elegant handwriting faintly visible on it.

Jiang Li returned from outside and saw this scene. She raised an eyebrow and walked towards Mu Qingge under the tree, saying, "I heard you came out of seclusion today. How did you become so tired and lazy after just a stroll outside?"

Mu Qingge’s lips curved slightly, and a clear light shone from her half-closed eyes as she looked at her.

"What are you looking at?" Jiang Li, taken aback by her sudden gaze, touched her own cheek and asked.

Mu Qingge laughed, "It’s been a few days since we last met, and Your Majesty has become even more beautiful. Truly, it makes one’s heart skip a beat!"

Jiang Li was amused by her teasing tone, and she swayed her graceful figure on Mu Qingge’s lap, raising her eyebrow as she asked, "Has the young master finally seen the beauty of this empress? I thought you only had eyes for that one person." With that, she suddenly snatched the invitation from Mu Qingge’s hand and jumped off her lap.

Though the invitation was taken, Mu Qingge didn’t get angry. She continued to sit in the rocking chair, swaying gently.

Jiang Li opened the invitation and quickly scanned its contents. She looked up with a frown, asking, "What is the background of this Xi Qianxue? If I remember correctly, she’s ranked fifth on the Green Talent List, right? How did the eldest lady of the Xi Family suddenly come to Fusha City and challenge you? How did you get this invitation?"

Mu Qingge finally opened her eyes, with amusement in their glow. "I just returned from outside and met a pretty maid at the front gate, who entrusted me to deliver this invitation to Mr. Mu."

Jiang Li blinked and immediately laughed, "Did you tease her?"

Mu Qingge slightly frowned, innocently saying, "I wouldn’t call it teasing. She just asked if I was from the Sang Family and if I had heard of a Mr. Mu. She didn’t ask if I was the Mu she was referring to!" She spread her hands.

"Hmph!" Jiang Li gave her a sidelong glance, unwilling to argue further with her.

She knew Mu Qingge had the leisure to do these things because her artifact refining was successful, fulfilling a significant task in her heart.

Sighing, she shook the invitation in her hand. "This Xi Qianxue really knows how to pick a time; she came just as you exited seclusion. What’s the grudge between you and her?"

Mu Qingge looked more innocent than ever, "I only know of her as the daughter of the Xi Family in Central Continent, a Goddess of the Divine Hall, and ranked fifth on the Green Talent List. Other than that, I know nothing, nor have I interacted with her. She just arrived and issued a challenge; I’m just as baffled."

"Goddess? What kind of nonsense is that?" Jiang Li exclaimed in bewilderment.

Mu Qingge turned to her and burst out laughing, "What kind of nonsense is Goddess, huh? That’s a thought-provoking question. It’s said to be a certain special status in the Divine Hall, seemingly able to communicate with the Divine Clan on the Divine Demon Continent."

"That’s amazing!" Jiang Li’s eyes brightened.

While calling it amazing, what she revealed was her curiosity about the Goddess’ mystical ability to communicate with the Divine Clan.

"That’s just what I’ve heard." Mu Qingge quickly said. She thought that if she didn’t say something soon, Jiang Li might develop some outrageous ideas.

Sure enough, as soon as her words finished, Jiang Li excitedly suggested, "Why don’t we capture her and study how she communicates with the Divine Clan? While we’re at it, we can ask where the Divine Demon Continent is and how to get there?"

Mu Qingge was taken aback, speaking with a mix of amusement and dismay, "I thought I was brave enough, but compared to you, my courage is insignificant. Your Majesty, I’m not fully equipped yet and don’t want to provoke the entire Divine Hall’s pursuit."

What a joke, kidnapping a Goddess?

Does she want to live too long?

The Divine Hall, with its intricate connections to the Divine Demon Continent, has stood in the Middle Ancient Realm for hundreds of thousands of years; how could it be easily dealt with?

"I was just kidding, why are you so scared?" Jiang Li pouted.

Her demeanor made Mu Qingge suspect that if given the chance, she really might turn her previous bold idea into reality.

"Speaking of which, how do you plan to deal with this Xi Goddess?" Jiang Li placed the invitation on the table next to the rocking chair and asked seriously.

Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow, her expression calm, "Since the invitation has come to me, naturally I should go once. Only by meeting her will I know why she issued this challenge."

"It seems you’ve already decided to accept the invitation?" Jiang Li asked.

Mu Qingge nodded. She got up from the rocking chair, stretched lazily, and turned her neck, "After being in seclusion for refining for so long, it’s time to stretch the body. Since the fifth rank on the Green Talent List is here to spar, why not take advantage of it?"

"You seem very confident, are you sure you can win? The invitation said to go all out; there’s no agreement about three unbroken moves or injuring her in three hundred moves." Jiang Li reminded.

Mu Qingge, however, said confidently, "Whether we can win or not, we have to fight it out first."

"The time is set for tomorrow morning. You should take this time to cultivate a bit more. I’ll go with you tomorrow," Jiang Li said with concern.

Mu Qingge shook her head, "It’s said, sharpening the spear just before a battle may not make it sharper, but it’s still helpful. But now, with less than twelve hours before the decisive battle, no matter how much I cultivate, I can’t break through to the Silver Realm Fourth Layer. I might as well relax."

"That Xi Goddess’s cultivation is probably already at the Silver Realm Fourth Layer, right?" Jiang Li said with a slight frown.

Mu Qingge nodded, "It is said that the top five ranked on the Green Talent List are all above the Silver Realm Fourth Layer. This Xi Goddess ranks fifth, so even if she’s not at the Fourth Layer, she’s not far off."

"And you’re still so nonchalant?" Jiang Li frowned.

If it were her own problem, she might not be worried. But since it was about Mu Qingge, her friend, she couldn’t help but worry about her safety.

"Don’t worry, I’ve been through great storms and waves. How could I possibly capsize in front of a Goddess?" Mu Qingge reassured.

"Little Shu Snake, don’t worry too much. Qingge’s opponents have always had higher cultivation levels than hers, but haven’t they all been utterly defeated by her in the end? You can’t measure her combat power just by her cultivation," Bai Xi appeared out of nowhere, lazily saying.

Unlike Jiang Li, she had great confidence in Mu Qingge and wasn’t at all worried about tomorrow’s duel.

In her opinion, let alone Silver Realm Fourth Layer, even the Fifth Layer would be no match for Mu Qingge.

Cultivation only represents the use and storage of Spiritual Power. Although Mu Qingge’s cultivation may be a bit inferior, in terms of body defense, explosiveness, and sharpness of moves, she far exceeds the average person. Moreover, she has endless tactics.

"Don’t call me Little Shu Snake!" Jiang Li said with a dark face.

Bai Xi was indifferent.

Mu Qingge seized the moment and said, "Hmm, Bai Xi is leaving tomorrow and taking Xuan Ya with her. Let’s have a farewell dinner tonight!"

"What’s for dinner?" As soon as food was mentioned, not only did Bai Xi’s eyes light up, but Yuanyuan also jumped out.

Jiang Li looked at Yuanyuan, surprised, and muttered, "Aren’t you hanging out with Mu Yichen all day during this period? When did you pop up?"

Before Yuanyuan could speak, a smiling face appeared from behind him. Who else could it be but Mu Yichen?

Mu Qingge glanced at him, nodded, and said, "Whatever you want to eat tonight, go tell Xie Ya. I’ll go find Brother Mei first."

"Boss, can we have Xuewu over tonight as well?" Mu Yichen asked suddenly before Mu Qingge left.

Mu Qingge turned to look at him and saw his awkward manner, she chuckled, "She really doesn’t have your thick skin, coming every night uninvited."

Mu Yichen was momentarily stunned, then immediately understood Mu Qingge’s meaning, and said excitedly, "Then I’ll go call her now!"

He dared not mention his mother in front of Mu Qingge, fearful of angering the boss.

However, since dinner was usually with the younger folks, he thought his mother might not feel comfortable coming. Mu Yichen reassured himself and quickly went to find Mu Xuewu.

Mu Qingge hadn’t gone far when she heard Yuanyuan shout loudly, "I want hot pot tonight, and also barbecue!"

Smiling quietly, Mu Qingge walked towards the room where Mei Zizhong was staying.

...

"Come in." Just as the knock sounded, Mei Zizhong’s voice came from inside the room.

Mu Qingge pushed the door open and immediately saw the ethereal man sitting in the room against the light.

"Brother Mei," Mu Qingge addressed him.

Mei Zizhong offered a gentle smile to Mu Qingge and nodded slightly, "Has Qingge come to me for something?"

Mu Qingge nodded and sat down in front of him. Her eyes landed on several medicine bottles on the table, the faint medicinal aroma letting her know what was inside.

Mei Zizhong smiled and said, "These are some medicines for conditioning the body. After taking these, madam’s body will be completely healed."

Mu Qingge nodded imperceptibly and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother."

"Why be so formal with me, Qingge? Alchemy is my duty," Mei Zizhong said with a smile.

Mu Qingge withdrew her gaze and said to Mei Zizhong, "I came to see you today because I’d like to discuss something."

"Please go ahead, Qingge," Mei Zizhong said.

A hint of seriousness added to his brows.

Mu Qingge hummed softly before speaking, "It’s like this, Bai Xi is returning to Luoxing City tomorrow with Mu Chen and Xuan Ya. Luoxing City is my domain, as you know, Senior Brother. The city is under renovation, and much is in disarray; I wonder if you’d like to go have a look? Of course, if you don’t want to go, I won’t force you. You can stay here or go anywhere else you wish."

Mei Zizhong didn’t respond immediately to Mu Qingge’s words; he remained silent for a while.

Mu Qingge did not rush him either.

After a short pause, Mei Zizhong lifted his gaze to her and said, "I will follow your arrangements, Qingge."

Mu Qingge smiled and shook her head, "Senior Brother, you’re not my subordinate. You don’t need to obey my instructions. I’m here to consult with you, not to force you. Go if you wish; if not, then don’t."

Mei Zizhong looked at her, his reflection clear in her transparent eyes. "I want to be with you, Qingge, but I feel Luoxing City might need me more. So, I’m willing to go to Luoxing City." Because, Qingge, it’s your city, and I want to guard it for you.

His words left Mu Qingge momentarily stunned, creating an awkward feeling between them.

She gave an awkward smile, stood up, and said to Mei Zizhong, "Since you’ve decided, Senior Brother, get everything ready to leave with Bai Xi and the others tomorrow."

"Alright," Mei Zizhong nodded.

Mu Qingge quickly exited Mei Zizhong’s room, ready to breathe a sigh of relief, only to see Jiang Li’s teasing expression. Giving her a signal with her eyes, the two quietly left.

What she didn’t know was that inside, Mei Zizhong continued to watch her departing figure.

...

"Why so disheveled?" Jiang Li teased.

That gloating look clearly indicated she knew everything and was teasing Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge coughed lightly and muttered, "I find Senior Brother Mei a bit odd today." His words seemed to imply something else.

Jiang Li laughed aloud, "Stop pretending to be dumb. Can’t you see that taciturn guy likes you?"

"Don’t say such things!" Mu Qingge was instantly shocked.

Senior Brother Mei likes her? How come she never knew? She just thought his words were odd today.

Jiang Li looked at her speechlessly and shook her head, "One is reserved, the other foolish. It seems you two are fated but not destined to be together. Besides, you now have a great deity watching over you."

"What fate but no destiny, stop talking nonsense," Mu Qingge said with a frown.

Jiang Li sighed, "Fortunately, your Senior Brother Mei knows his boundaries well. Even if he likes you, he never expresses it and quietly stays by your side, doing what he can for you."

Mu Qingge frowned deeper, "The more you say, the less I know how to face him in the future."

"What’s there not to know? Just be the same as before. Anyway, he also knows your heart belongs to someone else and that you view him only as a senior brother. He won’t do anything," Jiang Li shrugged.

Mu Qingge frowned and said nothing.

Jiang Li sighed, "Actually, I quite admire this kind of protective dedication. Perhaps someone outstanding will appear and let him retract the feelings he poured into you."

"..." Mu Qingge was silent.

After a brief pause, she sighed, "It seems better to go to Luoxing City. Mei Zizhong is different from Han Caicai. The latter expressed his feelings and was possessive, so she could righteously refuse. But the former hides everything in his heart, and both know it’s impossible. This silent dedication is the hardest to articulate."

"I remember Zhu Ling seems to have deep feelings for Senior Brother Mei," Mu Qingge suddenly murmured.

Immediately, upon hearing this, Jiang Li said, "Zhu Ling? Forget it. If there was a chance, they would’ve been together long ago."

"That’s true," Mu Qingge nodded.

In any case, she couldn’t shove a woman into Mei Zizhong’s arms to cut off his feelings for her. She could only set her attitude straight and not give him any hope.

Moreover, with Mei Zizhong’s intelligence, he should also understand that they could only ever have a brother-sister relationship.

Taking a deep breath and exhaling, Mu Qingge shook her head and said to Jiang Li, "What a mess! Previously, I vaguely felt that Mu Xuewu had some feelings for Mei Zizhong, so how did it suddenly become Mei Zizhong having a crush on me?"

However, she wouldn’t meddle in Mei Zizhong’s affairs or Mu Xuewu’s feelings.

Whether they are destined is up to fate!

"Let’s go back," Mu Qingge said, looking up at the sky as she flicked her sleeves at Jiang Li.

...

As night fell, the small courtyard regained its usual liveliness.

For Mu Qingge’s challenge the next day, those who knew about it didn’t take it seriously, and those who didn’t, naturally wouldn’t know.

On the table, the hotpot kept bubbling, and there was a brazier for grilling meat beside it. Everyone was enjoying themselves, and several wine jars were emptied.

Halfway through the wine, Mei Zizhong suddenly called Mu Xuewu aside.

Having drunk some wine, Mu Xuewu appeared even more charming. Being suddenly called aside by Mei Zizhong made her heart inexplicably race, and her cheeks felt aflame.

"Miss Xuewu, these elixirs are for the lady’s continued treatment. Administer them daily, and once they’re finished, she should be fully recovered. Also, ensure she practices cultivation daily as strengthening oneself is better than relying on elixirs," Mei Zizhong handed a few bottles of elixir to Mu Xuewu.

Mu Xuewu was stunned for a moment and then reached out to take the elixir bottles.

For some reason, Mei Zizhong’s words left her slightly disappointed, and her cheeks were no longer ablaze.

"Master Mei, why..." Mu Xuewu was curious why Mei Zizhong gave her all the elixirs.

Mei Zizhong smiled, "I’m leaving tomorrow, but fortunately, the lady’s health is not in danger."

"Master Mei is leaving?" Mu Xuewu said in surprise.

Mei Zizhong nodded, "Yes, I’ve been an imposition on the Sang Family for many days. Now that there’s no pressing matter, it’s time for me to go." He didn’t disclose his destination primarily because he worried that Mu Qingge didn’t want too many people knowing about Luoxing City.

"Does my sister... does our boss know?" Mu Xuewu asked.

Mei Zizhong nodded again.

This answer made Mu Xuewu feel even more disappointed. Clutching the elixir bottles, she looked down, lightly biting her lip. After a while, she slowly said, "Will you come to the Sang Family again, Brother Mei?"

Unconsciously, she had changed her term of address for Mei Zizhong from "Master" to "Brother." This small change reflected her different mindset.

But Mei Zizhong didn’t notice this, simply replying, "If there’s a chance, I will. Qingge has to stay at the Sang Family for a while longer, doesn’t she?"

Mu Xuewu felt a slight pang in her heart. She knew she wasn’t the reason for Mei Zizhong’s return to the Sang Family but felt no resentment. She looked up, smiling at Mei Zizhong, "Well, whenever Brother Mei comes to the Sang Family again, Xuewu will warmly welcome you."

Mei Zizhong nodded with a smile and gracefully departed.

His elegance left Mu Xuewu silently heartbroken once more.

...

The next day, in the small courtyard, everyone was still not sober from the night before.

Bai Xi led Mei Zizhong and Xuan Ya, and with Mu Qingge seeing them off, they joined Mu Chen and the others, journeying grandly toward Luoxing City.

After seeing them off, Mu Qingge did not return to the Sang Family. Instead, she headed to the location mentioned in the challenge letter.

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