Chapter 946 - 31: Who Are You, Really? (Update 1)

Chapter 946: Chapter 31: Who Are You, Really? (Update 1)

"Mu Qingge, the third young master of Huan Yue Domain..." Mu Qingge retracted her raised gaze and breathed a long sigh of relief.

After two and a half years in East Divine Land, she finally acquired this identity!

But, this is not enough!

Mu Qingge’s eyes became fiery and determined.

Obtaining the status of one of the top ten disciples in the Divine Domain Hall is her first step into the Divine Land, just the beginning.

"Boss! Boss! Brother Zhuang Shan is here!"

Outside the cave dwelling, Tong Teng’s voice sounded.

Mu Qingge withdrew her gaze, stood up, shook her robe, and walked out of the cave.

As soon as she stepped out, she saw Zhuang Shan standing with Tong Teng. To her surprise, there was a familiar face beside Zhuang Shan.

Mu Qingge’s eyes lit up, and she cupped her fists towards the two, saying, "Brother Zhuang Shan, Brother Feng Xing."

This was the first time she met Feng Xing after entering the Huan Yue Domain. Previously, Zhuang Shan told her that Feng Xing had gone into seclusion to make a breakthrough, and it seemed he had come out now.

Seeing Mu Qingge, Feng Xing was very happy. The shy Feng Xing nodded with a simple smile in his eyes.

Zhuang Shan looked at Mu Qingge with emotion, "You don’t need to call me brother anymore, call me Old Ten, and I’ll call you Old Three." Even though he agreed to help Mu Qingge apply for the challenge, it didn’t mean he believed Mu Qingge would win.

However, Mu Qingge did it, once again creating miracles, refreshing countless people’s perceptions.

Mu Qingge smiled and shook her head, "Brother Zhuang Shan will always be Brother Zhuang Shan in my heart."

Her words were sincere, and Zhuang Shan didn’t insist. With a slight smile, he looked at the two and said, "Today, with Feng Xing coming out of seclusion, I brought him to celebrate with you. Tomorrow you’ll move into the Young Palace, and this cave dwelling will empty, so Feng Xing will move here for convenience."

"Thank you, Brother Zhuang Shan for caring! Thank you, Brother Feng Xing, I’ll be counting on you in the future." Tong Teng responded smartly.

Why did Zhuang Shan arrange this? To care for whom? To reassure whom?

Both Mu Qingge and Tong Teng understood well and were very grateful.

"Thank you, Brother Zhuang Shan and Brother Feng Xing," Mu Qingge also said.

Besides the ten young masters of Huan Yue, other disciples aren’t allowed to reside in the Young Palace, that’s the rule. So Tong Teng couldn’t leave with Mu Qingge, which they both understood clearly.

Fortunately, Tong Teng was also a carefree person, not inclined to linger or entangle over this matter.

Their expression of thanks made Feng Xing even shyer, his cheeks flushed, waving his hands repeatedly.

Zhuang Shan smiled and looked at Mu Qingge, "Although you’ve won this time, you must not be careless. In the past six months, no one could trouble you, but half a year later, it’s uncertain."

"Thank you for the reminder, Brother," Mu Qingge nodded.

Zhuang Shan nodded lightly. He smiled, "Today is always a good day, I’ll take you to Lower City, the four of us should well celebrate Qingge."

"Okay!" Mu Qingge nodded.

"Today let’s have a good feast on Brother," Tong Teng joked.

...

On the last night residing in the cave dwelling, Mu Qingge, as usual, did not rest in the cave but went alone to the small house on the mountain peak.

Following the secluded path, passing by the Deep Pool, Mu Qingge paused. At the edge of the pool, a slender and graceful figure stood on a large rock.

The figure was delicate, with exquisite curves, the night wind lifted the light gauze on her body, like a fairy about to ride the wind.

’Xuan Qiang.’ Mu Qingge thought to herself.

This was the second time she saw Xuan Qiang by the Deep Pool. This time, Mu Qingge decided not to greet her, but to go up the mountain, she had to pass by the Deep Pool.

After considering it, Mu Qingge chose to walk over openly and generously.

Sure enough, as soon as she walked out, Xuan Qiang’s gaze fell on her. "Is it you?"

This time, she seemed to finally have an impression of Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge stopped, cupped her fists, and gave a slight smile, "Senior Sister."

Xuan Qiang’s expression remained cool, with eyes like autumn water calm and smooth. Upon hearing Mu Qingge’s words, her lips lightly parted: "You don’t need to call me Senior Sister, call me Old Seven."

Mu Qingge chuckled softly and nodded slightly.

"Last time, did I meet you here?" Suddenly, Xuan Qiang asked.

Her tone confirmed Mu Qingge’s thoughts. It seemed that night, Xuan Qiang hardly left any impression of her, and now she recalled due to recent attention, and being in the same setting awoke some vague and uncertain memories.

Mu Qingge nodded and admitted: "I happened to meet you once here."

"So, when you saw Xiao Ying, you misunderstood?" Xuan Qiang offered her judgment.

Mu Qingge nodded again.

Xuan Qiang watched her with cool eyes, and finally said, "Stay away from Xiao Ying." This was a warning.

Her tone caused Mu Qingge a slight discomfort, but it wasn’t enough to provoke anger. She laughed, her eyes playful: "Don’t worry, seventh sister, I’m not interested in her."

With that, she cupped her hands to bid farewell and turned to leave.

Watching her leaving figure, Xuan Qiang slightly furrowed her brows, a trace of doubt rising in her eyes. ’Where is he heading...’

Encountering Xuan Qiang, once Mu Qingge left Deep Pool, she quickly dismissed the matter from her mind. Following the mountain path, she slowly approached a small house at the peak.

Arriving in front of the small house, Mu Qingge paused.

Under the eaves, the small table was still there, its fragrance wafting, and the mat was also there. However, the mysterious elder was nowhere to be seen.

Every night climbing the mountain, Mu Qingge had grown accustomed to the elder waiting here. Suddenly, not seeing him was still somewhat unsettling. Nevertheless, tonight she had come to find him to understand everything, so even if he wasn’t there, she resolved to wait.

Mu Qingge furrowed her brows slightly and walked to the eaves’ steps.

She didn’t enter, as her Divine Sense told her there was no one inside.

On the steps, Mu Qingge sat cross-legged on the mat, focused and meditating. This time, without the elder, she began cultivation, circulating the Divine Power within her body.

The Elder Watching the Lamp returned to find this scene.

Mu Qingge coming to find him was something he expected. However, he didn’t anticipate her being so calm, waiting for him while cultivating, her state of mind entirely unaffected by perplexity.

The Elder Watching the Lamp sat down at his usual spot, not disturbing her, only waiting with a smile as she finished cultivating.

An hour later, Mu Qingge withdrew from cultivation, opened her eyes, and upon seeing the elder appear, her eyes remained clear and calm, she nodded to him.

"Thank you, senior, for the guidance that allowed me to defeat Qian Shui," Mu Qingge said.

The Elder Watching the Lamp waved his hand, laughing: "That boy Qian Shui is too arrogant. His previous cultivation went too smoothly, which isn’t good. A little setback is actually beneficial for him."

Mu Qingge was noncommittal about his explanation.

After a pause, she asked, "Tomorrow, I’ll be moving to the Young Palace, do you have any instructions?"

"Being in the Young Palace, right under Divine Emperor’s eyes, coming to me every night would be inconvenient, wouldn’t it?" The Elder Watching the Lamp chuckled.

Mu Qingge nodded, acknowledging his words.

Even though Divine Emperor might not have the leisure to bother about her, others who might oppose could still watch her every move. The elder’s identity was unclear, and to avoid complications, some questions must be asked.

"Senior, who exactly are you? Why do you help me?" Mu Qingge asked this long-standing question.

"Me? Didn’t I say already? I’m just an idle man in Huan Yue Domain, doing odd jobs." The elder laughed.

Mu Qingge merely smiled and shook her head, "Senior, don’t joke about it. If any idle person in Huan Yue Domain had the power and insight you possess, then that would be too terrifying. Even the other Three Divine Domains might be unable to sit still."

The Elder Watching the Lamp pointed at her and laughed, "You, sometimes you overthink things; it’s exhausting."

"It’s a habit," Mu Qingge responded calmly.

A habit, those simple three words were an answer to the elder, representing many things.

On her journey, she had become accustomed.

On hearing her answer, the Elder Watching the Lamp’s smile slightly faded, and his wise eyes were filled with complex thoughts. Finally, he sighed and told her, "You possess greater fortune than others, what you must bear naturally exceeds others."

Mu Qingge nodded; she agreed with this point.

Ability and responsibility are directly proportional.

Having chosen this path, naturally, she had to forego some things and endure others.

"Do you still refuse to tell me who you are, senior?" Mu Qingge asked again.

The Elder Watching the Lamp slowly shook his head, smile intact, "It’s not that I refuse to tell you, but as I am now, I’m just what you see, a leisurely old man."

Mu Qingge pursed her lips, stopping her inquiries.

The elder’s silence signified his reasons. She believed that one day she would know who this mysterious elder is.

"In the Young Palace, frequent visits here will indeed be inconvenient. However, what must be taught, I have taught, and you have learned well. You can cultivate just as well without my presence. So, this place need not be visited. In this undisturbed half-year, seize the opportunity well. Apart from daily cultivation, spend more time at the Magic Tower. When you think of this old man, just come and see me." The Elder Watching the Lamp advised Mu Qingge.

Both he and Mu Qingge knew that replacing Qian Shui and becoming one of the ten disciples was not the end. The other disciples’ discontent, and Qian Shui’s challenge in half a year, urged Mu Qingge not to rest.

"Your comprehension is very high; only ten days were needed to grasp the Hao Mang Technique, which surprised me. In half a year, I’m curious about how deeply you’ll understand magic. However, half a year is indeed short, your Spirit Roots are numerous, impossible to master all at once. I suggest you initially choose one or two with the strongest attack power to learn first, and the others can wait." The elder said.

Mu Qingge listened intently, nodding.

No matter who the elder was, or his intentions, his guidance was greatly helpful, so Mu Qingge humbly accepted it.

After the elder finished advising, Mu Qingge asked, "Senior, can the mastery of magic not be separated from Spirit Roots? For example, without the Water Element Spiritual Root, can one not master the Water Element Law?"