Chapter 961 - 46: Damn! You, You, You, You (First Update)

Chapter 961: Chapter 46: Damn! You, You, You, You (First Update)

"Does the Divine Emperor know he can perform alchemy? I don’t know. But in the Huan Yue Domain, is there anything that can be hidden from the Divine Emperor? The difference is only whether our Divine Emperor cares or not," the Fourth Young Master’s smile was intriguing.

The Fifth Young Master was taken aback, then nodded. "Indeed, our Divine Emperor is unfathomable, his thoughts are difficult for others to understand."

People from the Huan Yue Domain were led by a disciple of the Zhong Shan Domain to the front of an independent cave dwelling.

This cave dwelling, from the outside, looked like any ordinary residence. It also had walls, vermilion gates, and green tiles. Inside, there were courtyards, a front yard, flower halls, and water pavilions.

The difference was, moving further in, there was a cave dwelling carved upon a spirit vein, allowing for cultivation here.

Ten people, one room each, Zhong Shan Domain prepared very well.

Before leaving, he said to the ten people from Huan Yue Domain: "The disciples from Wei Yi Domain arrived yesterday, we’re only waiting for the people from Zhuoyu Domain. Once they arrive, someone will notify you, and together you’ll move to Upper Snow City."

After finishing his explanation, the disciple from Zhong Shan Domain left.

Li Chao said to Xuan Qiang: "Old seventh, you’re the only woman, you choose first."

When he spoke these words, Mu Qingge’s gaze wandered elsewhere. However, no one would notice her, even if they did, they’d merely think she was admiring the scenery.

Xuan Qiang did not refuse, nodded, and directly walked towards the room she had chosen.

After she made her choice, Li Chao looked at Mu Qingge and said: "Old third, your qualifications are the shallowest, this time, we’ll let you choose. Go pick a room you like. Next time, we’ll go by rank."

His half-joking tone left Mu Qingge speechless.

Naturally, she did not refuse; nor did she feel the need to be overly dramatic. She casually walked toward a room, without any deliberate selection process.

Once the two made their selections, the others also followed suit in choosing.

Just like Li Chao said, they picked according to rank, avoiding unnecessary disputes. Falling to the last, Zhuang Shan naturally stayed in the room that others didn’t choose.

Actually, these rooms were all set up similarly, so there was nothing much to choose from.

Even though Spring City in Zhong Shan Domain had spirit veins available for cultivators, the concentration of divine power could not compare to their Young Palace in the Huan Yue Domain.

Thus, calling it room selection was merely each finding a room that looked pleasing.

After settling in, Li Chao said to everyone: "The people from Zhuoyu Domain haven’t arrived yet, we may need to stay in Spring City for a few days. During these days, you can move freely, but remember, as people of Huan Yue Domain, we never initiate trouble, yet we never fear it either. The purpose of this visit is the Four Divine Domains Conference, and everything should be focused on that."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The Eighth Young Master discontentedly said: "Zhuoyu Domain, they are always the last one to arrive."

The Ninth Young Master looked at him and laughed: "Maybe this time it wasn’t intentional, Zhuoyu Domain is the farthest from Zhong Shan Domain, they might be delayed on the road."

"If they’re the farthest, they should have started earlier. Every time they deliberately arrive the latest, it’s just to put on airs." Still, the Eighth Young Master was indignant.

"Enough. Matters of other domains, we shouldn’t discuss much. This is Zhong Shan Domain, not our Huan Yue Domain." Li Chao warned.

This reminder ended the discussion between the Eighth and Ninth Young Masters.

The journey from Huan Yue Domain, even traveling by air boat, left them somewhat weary.

Each of the ten returned to their rooms to rest, without interrupting each other.

Mu Qingge cultivated in her room for a while, feeling refreshed, she decided to go out for a walk. Before leaving the room, she suddenly asked, ’High Priest, where is the Mu Clan’s old site?’

Soon, the High Priest’s voice echoed in Mu Qingge’s mind, ’The Mu Clan’s old site is in the Western Divine Land.’

West Divine Land!

Mu Qingge pressed her lips, she asked again: ’Since I entered the Divine Land, I’ve seen that all respect the Divine Domain. Was the ancient Mu Clan also a ruler of a Divine Domain back then?’

’The Divine Land does indeed respect the Divine Domain. How the Divine Land is now, I don’t know. But in the days when the Mu Clan controlled a Divine Domain, it was the strongest among all Divine Domains in the Four Seas Divine Land. The Demon Clan’s single combat abilities were too robust; only disciples nurtured by the Mu Clan could engage in single combat with the Demon Clan.’ The High Priest’s voice held a note of nostalgia and yearning.

He paused for a while, then said to Mu Qingge: ’As for the Mu Clan’s old site, it’s already abandoned. What I’ve said is hard for the Young Master to feel. Perhaps one day, when you personally step onto that abandoned Divine Domain, you will feel the strength of the Mu Clan’s ancestors.’

’I understand.’ Mu Qingge said, ending her conversation with the High Priest, and stepped out the door.

She felt somewhat troubled in her heart. She didn’t know what entanglements the former Mu Clan had with the Demon Clan, how many battles were fought, how many Mu Clan members died at the hands of the Demon Clan, and how many demons perished under the Mu Clan’s might.

Now, what the High Priest and others expect of her is merely to seize the position of Mu Clan Young Master, lead the Mu Clan survivors, return to their homeland, restore the Mu Clan’s glory, and avenge the ancestors of the Mu Clan.

But if one day, they, or the Divine Clan, wanted her to be at odds with the Demon Realm?

Mu Qingge shook her head sharply, her gaze unwavering. ’No one can command me! I will never be at odds with A Mo! If anyone forces me, I’ll kill them first!’

Expelling the foul air in her heart, Mu Qingge regained her composure and headed outside.

She walked to the outside of the room and looked toward the other rooms; all their doors remained closed. It seemed everyone was still cultivating inside. Without disturbing anyone, Mu Qingge walked alone out of the main door, intending to explore Spring City of Zhong Shan Domain.

However, just as she stepped onto the street outside, seeing someone, she was stunned.

That person just flashed in front of her eyes, but she clearly saw his appearance and demeanor.

’How is it possible! How could he appear here?’

Mu Qingge was extremely shocked, and her thoughts spun as she pursued in the direction that person left.

However, after taking a few steps, she heard Zhuang Shan’s voice from behind.

"Third brother, where are you going?"

Mu Qingge had to stop and turn her gaze to Zhuang Shan, saying to him, "Brother Zhuang Shan, I’ve finished my cultivation and plan to go out for a stroll."

Zhuang Shan nodded and approached her, saying, "I have the same intention. Why don’t we walk together?"

He extended the invitation, and it was difficult for Mu Qingge to refuse.

Still, she looked thoughtfully in the direction the person had left, her eyes uncertain. ’Could it be him? No, he can’t possibly be here. Is it just a resemblance, or did I see it wrong?’

"Third brother, what are you thinking about?" Noticing Mu Qingge’s distraction, Zhuang Shan asked.

Mu Qingge withdrew her thoughts, keeping the questions to herself, and shook her head to Zhuang Shan, saying, "Nothing. Just seemed like I ran into an acquaintance, but I’m not too sure."

Zhuang Shan nodded, saying to her, "You just ascended not long ago, spending most of your time in Huan Yue Domain. By rights, you shouldn’t have acquaintances here. However, there could be exceptions. Perhaps someone you know has ascended and joined Zhong Shan Domain."

His analysis made sense, though it was reasoning based on common sense.

Mu Qingge smiled and shook her head, not explaining further.

That acquaintance could not be a disciple of Zhong Shan Domain.

"Let’s go. Maybe I just saw it wrong." The person had already gone far; there was no point in dwelling on it, so Mu Qingge decided to let it go.

Anyway, if it really was that person, she didn’t need to look for him; he would come find her.

No rush!

No rush.

"Alright." Zhuang Shan nodded and walked shoulder to shoulder with Mu Qingge toward the street market in Spring City.

The two were just strolling without any particular goal. So, they simply wandered along the streets, enjoying the local customs and scenery of Zhong Shan Domain.

In the city, all residents were Divine beings capable of cultivation.

However, some lacked innate talent and had little progress in cultivation, leading a mortal life instead. Cultivation had become a daily routine rather than a quest for strength.

The place where they lived in Huan Yue domain was still some distance from the busiest market in the city.

With no pressing matters, the two moved slowly and leisurely.

"This is my second visit to Zhong Shan Domain this time." Zhuang Shan said to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge turned her gaze to him, listening seriously.

"Last time I came to Zhong Shan Domain, it was to handle some affairs, so I didn’t have leisure time to stroll around. Thus, Spring City is quite unfamiliar to me." Zhuang Shan laughed.

"Has Brother Zhuang Shan spent most of the time in Huan Yue Domain? East Divine Land is vast, and the Four Seas Divine Land is even larger. Why doesn’t the Brother travel more often?" Mu Qingge asked.

Zhuang Shan laughed, "I’m not cultivating to pursue ultimate power, so adventures and opportunities don’t hold much allure for me. Instead, I enjoy the quiet life in Huan Yue Domain, simple and peaceful."

"Cultivating not for strength? That’s the first time I’ve heard such a reason." Mu Qingge was taken aback, smiling.

Zhuang Shan smiled gently and suddenly extended his hand in front of Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge blinked and looked up at him.

Zhuang Shan said, "You are an Alchemist, so you should know how to check the pulse."

Mu Qingge nodded, understanding Zhuang Shan’s intention. She reached out and placed two fingers on Zhuang Shan’s pulse point. After listening for a moment, she suddenly widened her eyes and withdrew her hand.

"Brother, your pulse is..."

"Shattered, right?" Zhuang Shan calmly withdrew his hand, tidying his sleeve.

Mu Qingge pursed her lips and nodded. Zhuang Shan’s pulse indeed had issues, unlike that of ordinary people. If a mortal had such a pulse, they would have exploded and died early, yet Zhuang Shan had lived until now.

"I cultivate to survive." Zhuang Shan said blandly. "I was born with quite a good divine status, but my meridians were shattered. If they can’t be cured, I won’t live past a hundred years. A hundred years, it’s not just Divine beings, even mortals on Divine Land can easily live past that age. I don’t want to die, so I can only save myself."

"Save yourself." Mu Qingge murmured. She hadn’t expected that Brother Zhuang Shan, who always gave her a gentle feeling, would have such a hidden ailment.

Zhuang Shan nodded, "Yes, save myself."