Chapter 963 - 48: Don’t Get Too Cocky! (Three Updates)

Chapter 963: Chapter 48: Don’t Get Too Cocky! (Three Updates)

Si Mo held her tighter, cheek to cheek, and said, "I actually wish that at this moment they could come and see how this lord is entwined with his wife."

Mu Qingge broke free from his embrace and glared at him as a warning.

Her demeanor amused Si Mo, bringing a smile to his face.

"Are you really going to participate in the competition?" Mu Qingge asked uncertainly.

Si Mo’s boldness, lately, had exceeded her expectations. At this moment, even if he nodded and said he wanted to join the hustle with a bunch of juniors, she would believe him.

Fortunately, Si Mo wasn’t bored to that extent.

He said to Mu Qingge, "I’m just here to watch, not to participate in the competition." He was here to see his little Ge’er; he had no spare time to join any competition.

Hmm, as long as his little Ge’er joined the competition, he’d focus on watching how she would stand out and take the lead.

"At least you have some sense." Mu Qingge muttered.

If people knew that the Demon Lord from the Demon Realm disguised himself as a Divine Clan disciple to participate in a debate, it would surely shock many.

Not only because it was so unbelievable, but because doing this would be degrading his status.

"I came to find you for another matter." Si Mo held Mu Qingge and led her into the house. After sitting down, he placed her in his lap.

Mu Qingge sat on Si Mo’s lap, naturally wrapping her arms around his neck, and asked, "What matter?"

"Do you still remember Mu Tianyin?" Si Mo asked.

Mu Qingge’s eyes suddenly squinted, her previously smiling expression instantly clouded with a thin layer of ice. The upturned corners of her lips gradually fell, becoming tense. "Have you heard from him?"

Since Cold Inch, Si Mo had secretly sent people to keep an eye on Mu Tianyin.

At that time, they brought back news that Mu Tianyin was seriously injured, his cultivation hindered, and his talents impaired. However, the arm that she had cut off was reattached by someone.

Of course, the hand attached was not original; the severed arm of Mu Tianyin had already been smashed into pieces by her during the Cold Inch, with nothing left.

After that, the Mu Clan in the Divine Land completely concealed themselves.

Originally, the Mu Clan lived very secretively to avoid assassination from other divine clans. After that, they were completely hidden.

Even the spies sent by Si Mo lost their trail.

Otherwise, how could she think to make her fame resound, drawing Mu Tianyin to come to her?

Because she knew, whether it was personal vendetta or the struggle for the Mu Clan’s Young Master, Mu Tianyin would reappear before her. So all she had to do was let Mu Tianyin know she had come.

"Don’t be like that." Si Mo reached out and smoothed the wrinkles between her brows. The icy killing intent in her eyes made Si Mo feel heartache. "Such a person isn’t worthy of making my little Ge’er angry."

Mu Qingge restrained her overwhelming killing intent, sighed, and smiled: "These years, aside from you, he’s been the man I think about the most."

Her teasing manner, her half-squinted eyes, and her teasing words made Si Mo’s eyes turn dark as he lowered his head to capture her lips.

He punished her by biting hard on Mu Qingge’s lips, warning her, "Aside from me, you’re not allowed to think of any other men. Not even an enemy."

Si Mo’s domineering words restored a bit of his Demon King’s nature.

Mu Qingge was not angry either, suppressing her laughter as she watched this man’s jealous look. The Great Demon King who seemed bloodthirsty in others’ eyes was just too endearing and lovable in hers.

"Back to the main point, you suddenly mention him, did you find any news about him?" Mu Qingge asked.

Si Mo said, "There isn’t exact news yet, but some clues have been found." He paused, looked at Mu Qingge, and said, "Little Ge’er, do you know that on the Divine Land, Divine Status can also be bought and sold in the black market."

Mu Qingge nodded slightly; she had heard about it.

"This kind of black market has special methods to capture the Divine Status after killing a divine, preventing it from entering the Divine Tomb." Si Mo introduced.

Mu Qingge frowned slightly, curious not about the method of capturing the Divine Status nor the background of this black market, but why Si Mo suddenly mentioned this matter.

"My people have recently discovered that there are suspected remnants of the Mu Clan frequently entering the black market, attempting to purchase high-quality Divine Status at a high price." Si Mo revealed the reason.

Mu Qingge raised her eyebrows, her eyes half-squinted, slowly widening. "They want Divine Status?" Why does the Mu Clan want Divine Status? The Mu Clan remnants on the Divine Demon Continent are divine beings and have their own Divine Status. Why do they still want to buy Divine Status?

After a moment of silence, she asked, "On the Divine Land, Divine Status is innate, so why is there such a black market?"

Si Mo laughed, "You forgot, there’s another type that is born without Divine Status. If they want to embark on cultivation, they would buy Divine Status for fusion and replacement."

Mu Qingge’s eyes lit up, realizing.

Yes! Mortals!

On the Divine Land, there are mortals!

But, what’s the connection to the Mu Clan buying Divine Status...

Mu Qingge frowned and shook her head, "The Mu Clan risking buying Divine Status must be for someone extremely important. In the Mu Clan, the most important person is Mu Tianyin. Could it be Mu Tianyin needs it? No way, Mu Tianyin already has a Divine Status, why want another one? If his Divine Status wasn’t excellent, he wouldn’t have been chosen as the Young Master by the Tianluo school."

"If you can’t figure it out, then don’t dwell on it for now. But, this time is a good opportunity. If they really buy the Divine Status, my people can follow the trail to find their whereabouts." Si Mo said to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge seemingly didn’t hear his words, suddenly stood up from his lap, and paced back and forth. Her eyes squinted, and the corners of her mouth raised in a cold smile. "Mu Tianyin’s Divine Status is damaged, and very severely, beyond recovery."

"Hmm?" This time, it was Si Mo’s turn to show a puzzled expression.

Mu Qingge finally understood, her tightly furrowed brows easing. She turned her gaze to Si Mo and smiled. "Amu, do you know that the Tianluo school has a secret technique that can fuse two Divine Statuses together to enhance the Divine Status’s quality?"

A flash of light appeared in Si Mo’s eyes, instantly understanding Mu Qingge’s meaning.

Mu Qingge turned her gaze outside the room, hands clasped behind her back, with a playful smile: "Looks like, that time at Cold Inch, he was severely injured and forcibly advanced his cultivation, suffered a backlash causing his Divine Status to be so severely damaged that it couldn’t recover. The Tianluo school’s member beside him can only use this secret technique to repair his Divine Status."

"It’s also possible that Mu Tianyin felt your pressure and wasn’t satisfied with his current talent, wanting to break through, so he used this method." Si Mo suggested another possibility.

Between Mu Qingge and Mu Tianyin, a confrontation was inevitable. This, Mu Qingge knew, and naturally, Mu Tianyin knew as well.

In the Battle of Cold Inch, Mu Qingge suffered severe injuries, her close friend’s fate was uncertain, and Yuanyuan nearly vanished in both form and spirit while trying to save her. But Mu Tianyin wasn’t faring much better.

Not only did he fail to gain any advantage, he also lost an arm, suffered severe injuries, and faced backlash.

Such a battle, the intensity far exceeded his imagination, and the price paid in the end was something he hadn’t anticipated. Surely, his heart was filled with hatred for Mu Qingge, and also a fear of her.

Therefore, doing whatever it takes to improve himself is the most likely thing for Mu Tianyin to do.

"What was Mu Tianyin’s cultivation when he was in Cold Inch back then?" Mu Qingge asked.

Si Mo no longer held back at this point: "Spirit Cave Realm Fifth Layer."

"Spirit Cave Realm Fifth Layer!" Mu Qingge took a deep breath. As expected, Mu Tianyin’s talent was truly outstanding. If she remembered correctly, Mu Tianyin was only a hundred years old.

And a hundred-year-old at Spirit Cave Realm Fifth Layer, his talent already far surpassed those palace disciples in the Divine Domain.

No wonder, no wonder those from the Divine Land held Mu Tianyin in such high esteem, believing he was the true Young Master of the Mu Clan.

"I am currently only at Spirit Cave Realm Third Layer, still some distance away from him," Mu Qingge said.

Si Mo said to her, "No rush, my little Ge’er is still young."

Indeed! She was still young.

Mu Qingge looked at him, a smile in her eyes.

"So, this time risking yourself coming has a part to do with tracking Mu Tianyin’s whereabouts?" Warmth rose in Mu Qingge’s eyes.

"And the whereabouts of the Divine Strategy Lower Volume," Si Mo added.

Mu Qingge’s eyes flashed with light, she said solemnly: "Divine Strategy Lower Volume!"

Si Mo nodded.

Mu Qingge said, "The High Priest once calculated it, but there has never been any definite information. It can only be speculated that the Divine Strategy Lower Volume might have been acquired by Mu Tianyin, but unfortunately, without the Upper Scroll and Middle Volume, it’s impossible to cultivate. It’s also possible it fell into the hands of the Divine Emperor who wiped out the Mu Clan."

Si Mo said, "What I can confirm is that he hasn’t acquired the Lower Volume yet. But, he has some clues. Ge’er, give me some time, and I’ll let you know what clues he possesses, so your information equals his."

"Amo." Mu Qingge looked at Si Mo, her eyes flickering.

Si Mo refused her the word of thanks, but now, her heart was truly full of gratitude.

"Little Ge’er, do you know that when you look at me like this, it makes my heart skip a beat," Si Mo’s gaze turned dark.

Mu Qingge jolted, blinked her eyes, and instantly returned to normal. She took a step back, creating distance from Si Mo, said to him: "Inform me immediately if there’s any news. Also, although your disguise is flawless, try to keep a low profile and don’t let the Divine Emperor Zhong Shan discover you."

"Him? Not yet capable," Si Mo said disdainfully.

Mu Qingge tugged at her lips, speechless.

...

Leaving Si Mo’s residence, Mu Qingge stepped out of a side alley and into the main street.

Walking amidst the crowd, Mu Qingge’s thoughts were on Mu Tianyin’s whereabouts. If her deduction was correct, the remnants of Mu Clan were seeking Divine Status for Mu Tianyin. Once he successfully merges it, how strong would his power become?

After years have passed, what realm has Mu Tianyin’s cultivation reached now?

Mu Qingge took a deep breath, in any case, regardless of Mu Tianyin’s current realm, he is stronger than her. She still needs to work hard, needs to strive even harder in her cultivation before their next confrontation.

Mu Qingge raised her eyes, her clear eyes looking towards the inclined gears seemingly suspended in the sky, covered by snow.

’This time, in the Four Divine Domains’ debate, I must enter the top three! Obtain the qualification for ten days of bathing in Dao Light.’ Mu Qingge thought to herself.

At the moment, in her mind, since all top three can bathe in Dao Light for ten days, she just needs to enter the top three. Yet she doesn’t know there are different treatments even among the top three.

Mu Qingge headed towards the residence in Huan Yue Domain, suddenly, she heard a familiar voice, causing her to halt, turn around, and adjust her direction.

"Move aside." A voice cold and heartless, infused with divine power.

These two words forced back many onlookers, but did not deter the troublemakers.

Xuan Qiang frowned slightly, she hadn’t expected that merely ending her cultivation and going out for a walk would bring trouble. Blocking her path were disciples from the Zhuoyu Domain who had just entered Zhong Shan Domain.

They knew she was from Huan Yue Domain yet dared to be so presumptuous.

Murderous intent gradually gathered in Xuan Qiang’s heart.

If the place and timing weren’t wrong, she would have already killed the man blocking her way.

"The chilly demeanor you have, could you be Xuan Qiang from the top ten disciples of Huan Yue Domain following the Heartless Path?" The blocking disciple from Zhuoyu Domain laughed exaggeratedly.

Xuan Qiang pressed her lips and stayed silent, ignoring him.

Yet he continued to grow more arrogant, his words becoming more vile: "I say, you beautiful woman, why cultivate the Heartless Path? Why not follow me, I’ll accompany you in cultivating the Joyful Dao day and night, how’s that sound?"

"Presumptuous!" Insulted like so, Xuan Qiang’s face turned completely cold.

Just as she was about to lose control to her murderous intent, a voice suddenly intervened. "Old Qi."

Xuan Qiang turned her gaze and saw Mu Qingge stepping out from the crowd.

"Who are you? You dare meddle in my affairs! Are you tired of living?" The Zhuoyu Domain disciple jeered.

His attempts at flirting with a beauty were rudely interrupted by a man even more handsome than himself, how could he take this lying down?

Mu Qingge turned her gaze to him, smirked and said, "What kind of trash are you?"

Her words and tone, so arrogant, matched the level of the Zhuoyu Domain disciple. Given the impression to others as if the two were competing to see who’s more arrogant.