Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort

Chapter 702 - 137: Han Yiren’s Schemes (3 Updates)

"Qingge, this is Fengyun City, managed by the Han Family. You’ve been in the Middle Ancient Realm for several years now, so you should know that generally, the Ancient Clan can independently manage a city, unlike some other cities where multiple families have to restrain each other and take turns managing." Han Caicai introduced Mu Qingge.

Departing from Jiuyang City, it took them half a month to finally return to Fengyun City.

Yet, Fengyun City was still a month away from Mu Qingge’s destination.

"Qingge, since we’ve arrived in Fengyun City, why not stay at the Han Family for a few days, rest a bit before continuing on your journey?" Han Caicai suggested.

Mu Qingge did not immediately reply but asked Mo Yang, "How much time until the agreed date?"

Mo Yang responded promptly, "Less than a month and a half."

Mu Qingge nodded lightly and then looked at Han Caicai, saying, "You heard him, my schedule is quite tight."

"Even so, you need to rest. Staying in Fengyun City for two days won’t delay your affairs. It’s your first time on my turf; surely, you’re not refusing me the chance to host you? My wine cellar holds several rare world-class wines that have been waiting for you." Han Caicai said.

"Good wine?" Mu Qingge raised her eyebrows slightly, feeling a bit tempted.

Though not much of a drinker, she knew that Han Caicai’s collection of wines were all rare treasures, many of which were unique and vintage. Knowing this, not tasting them indeed seemed regrettable.

So, Mu Qingge nodded, "Alright, I’ll rest in Fengyun City for three days."

Han Caicai was delighted, "I’ll immediately arrange for someone to prepare a quiet and undisturbed courtyard for you."

Mu Qingge nodded slightly.

Han Caicai turned to give instructions, and an attendant promptly left the group heading towards the Han Clan’s mansion in the city.

When Han Caicai turned back, he met Mu Qingge’s steady gaze.

He paused, surprised, and asked, "What’s wrong?"

Mu Qingge suddenly said, "Actually, I still miss the days we engaged in strategic battles. That feeling of meeting a worthy opponent is not easily found. However, why did you abandon what you had to chase something that doesn’t belong to you?"

After saying that, she no longer spoke, withdrew her gaze, and sighed inwardly.

The present Han Caicai seemed somewhat unfamiliar to her. In front of her, he was no longer as confident and proud as he was before, nor was he relentless. Instead, he tried to please everywhere, cautious, afraid of angering her.

This version of Han Caicai lacked something.

Yet, now, what could she do? The only thing she could do was wait for Han Caicai to truly let go of everything and return to being himself.

Mu Qingge’s words left Han Caicai with a complicated feeling.

He pursed his lips in silence, his narrow eyes displaying an unreadable, constantly changing gaze.

How could he not understand the true meaning in Mu Qingge’s words? Yet, he could not let go of that captivating red in his heart.

"Why did that person leave suddenly?" Han Yiren saw Han Caicai’s attendant leaving and asked another person of the Han Family.

That person glanced back and said, "It seems the Young Master has invited Mu City Lord and others to visit the Han Family."

Han Yiren’s eyes gleamed sharply, feeling somewhat angry. ’How dare he so openly bring them home, has he forgotten how his brother lost the position of Young Master to let him rise?’

However, a new calculation appeared in her mind.

Han Yiren revealed a scheming cold smile at the corner of her lips, her brows showing a few shades of Han Caicai-like charm, looking at Mu Qingge’s back. In her heart, she thought, ’Since you’ve presented yourself to me, don’t blame me for taking action!’

This time, she intended to eradicate her second brother’s improper thoughts entirely, seizing the chance to suppress her older brother’s side and prevent him from making a comeback. And most importantly, she needed Mu Qingge to stop any improper connections.

By the way!

Suddenly, a layer of gentle blush appeared in Han Yiren’s eyes.

She recalled the man who made her heart flutter; she hadn’t seen him since he appeared around Mu Qingge. She had long tried to inquire with Han Caicai, but never received any answers.

Thinking of this, a sense of resentment arose in her heart.

She looked at Han Caicai and thought, ’Since you won’t allow me to unite with my beloved, why should I let you have your way? Besides, doing this is for your own good, I’m helping you!’

Moreover... since she couldn’t get information about that man from Han Caicai, she would seek Mu Qingge!

Han Yiren’s eyes sparkled with determination, vowing inwardly to extract all the information from Mu Qingge and find her beloved.

She believed that with her status and beauty, she could certainly win his favor, becoming the most important woman by his side.

...

"Here we are, this is the Han Clan’s mansion." Han Caicai introduced Mu Qingge as the group arrived at a courtyard gate.

Mu Qingge glanced around; the architecture in the Northern Continent was slightly different from the Western Continent.

However, the residences of the Ancient Clan were generally similar.

At the Han Clan, Mu Qingge did not see the elders of the Han Clan. Han Caicai explained that most Han Clan elders lived in the clan grounds, and those left at the mansion were the younger generation and their parents.

As for the parent generation, the Han Clan members have their own divided living arrangements, so unless it’s an important issue, the parents generally do not appear.

With this explanation, Mu Qingge understood.

Simply put, although everyone lived in the same mansion, they had their own doorways. Unless it’s a significant clan matter, they lived peacefully without needing to gather together all the time.

Han Caicai explained that within the Han Clan mansion, there were over ten thousand courtyards, all places where the direct lineage of the Han Clan resided.

One can only imagine the prosperity of the Han Clan.

Han Caicai led Mu Qingge to a tranquil courtyard and said to her, "I know you don’t like trouble, even less so with formal ceremonies, so I won’t take you to meet everyone. This area belongs to my courtyard, you can rest assured no one will disturb you."

This arrangement fit perfectly with Mu Qingge’s desires.

She nodded, "I am only staying for three days, and indeed there’s no need to let everyone know."

Han Caicai nodded with a smile, "As for my parents..." He paused before saying, "My mother died young, and my father doesn’t live with me in the same courtyard, so whether you meet them or not makes no difference."

Mu Qingge nodded; she was a guest, after all, and would follow the host’s wishes.

"You can rest now, and I’ll come find you later." With that, Han Caicai left without further ado.

Upon returning to his courtyard, he found Han Yiren in his room.

"What are you doing here?" Han Caicai’s narrow eyes flickered with cold light as he looked at Han Yiren.

Upon seeing him return, Han Yiren walked over and said, "Second Brother, have you arranged for that City Lord Mu to stay here?"

Han Caicai replied without concern, "She’s my friend, so of course she’s arranged to stay here."

"Second Brother!" Han Yiren couldn’t help but exclaim. "Have you forgotten the lesson from our older brother? If he didn’t have that hidden illness, do you think you would have so easily taken the position of Young Master? If those from his side know you have a man hidden in your courtyard, how will they retaliate against you?"

"Han Yiren, I will handle my own affairs, just worry about yourself and don’t meddle too much." Han Caicai warned.

Han Yiren’s expression changed, looking at Han Caicai with a painful expression, "Second Brother, you really have changed! You’re just like our older brother, both bewitched by some captivating men."

"Shut up! If there’s nothing else, leave now and return to your courtyard. I warn you, for the three days Qingge is here, don’t cause any trouble. Otherwise, even if you are my half-sister, I will not spare you." Han Caicai’s voice was icy and cold, his narrow eyes glinting with a menacing chill.

Han Yiren turned pale, shocked as she looked at him.

She couldn’t believe he would say such things to her for an outsider.

Under Han Caicai’s pressured gaze, she angrily turned and left. However, the unwillingness in her heart only grew, and her hatred for Mu Qingge deepened.

Rushing back to her courtyard, Han Yiren violently smashed the decor in her yard to the ground.

Her unprovoked anger caused her maidservants to not dare approach.

After venting enough, she stopped destroying the room, muttering fiercely to herself, "Second Brother, since you’re stubborn, I can only step in for your own good. I don’t blame you for not understanding now, but one day, you’ll realize my good intentions!"

Having spoken, a cold and harsh glint appeared in Han Yiren’s eyes.

She summoned her trusted maid and whispered a few words in her ear, after which the maid retreated quietly.

Han Yiren let out a cold laugh, "This time, I’ll solve all the trouble once and for all. After that, once the marriage between the Han and the Ruan family is settled, everything will be resolved."

...

Mu Qingge sat cross-legged in the courtyard, the serene surroundings making her feel very comfortable.

Her eyes were tightly closed, with alternating golden light constantly shimmering around her. This golden light sometimes appeared pale gold, at other times pure gold.

Not far from her stood Mo Yang, remaining silent, with a hint of expectation in his eyes as he gazed at Mu Qingge.

In the distance, Han Yiren’s maid led a handsome man, whose eyebrows carried an evil aura, steadily closer. They climbed onto a small hill, from where they could easily see the scene in the courtyard through the branches.

The maid timidly said, "Young Master, I saw that red-clothed young lord with celestial looks brought in by the Young Master, and I don’t know anything else. Please spare me, Young Master."

Han Huohuo immediately spotted Mu Qingge sitting in the courtyard. With just one glance, he was captivated by her appearance, enchanted and in awe, ’In this world, how could there be such a beautiful man. Compared to past favorites, this is true beauty!’

Immersed in the beauty of Mu Qingge, the noises around him became unbearable, and he impatiently waved his hand, "Go, go, don’t be an eyesore here. You’re disrupting my enjoyment of this beauty!"

The maid was relieved and hurriedly turned to leave.

Meanwhile, Han Huohuo crouched down where he was, continuing to spy from a distance. However, the distant view only made him more restless and his heart more agitated.

In the courtyard, the golden light faded from Mu Qingge’s skin. She slowly opened her eyes, exhaled a breath of turbid air.

"Little Lord..." Mo Yang said excitedly.

Mu Qingge shook her head helplessly, "Still no breakthrough." Picking up the empty elixir bottle from the ground, she mocked herself, "If I hadn’t personally refined these Divine Level Elixirs for breakthroughs, I’d suspect they were fake."

"Little Lord, you can’t rush a breakthrough." Mo Yang comforted.

Mu Qingge nodded. "I’m just puzzled; ever since I began cultivating according to the Divine Strategy, the power required for each advancement has been immense. This time trying to break through to the Golden Realm, I’ve accumulated spiritual power for so long, and even consumed three breakthrough Divine Level Elixirs, yet it’s still not enough. If it’s like this for the Golden Realm, what will I use for cultivation in the later stages?"

Mo Yang pursed his lips and replied, "I’ve already sent people with the Spirit-eating Beast to continue searching for Spirit Stone Mine Veins. As long as we have an endless supply of spirit stones, Little Lord will be able to keep breaking through."

Mu Qingge nodded ever so slightly, her clear eyes showing a determined look, "This time, no matter what, before reaching Tianping City, I must break through the Golden Realm."

"Qingge." Suddenly, Han Caicai’s voice came over.

Exchanging a glance with Mo Yang, Mu Qingge gathered her thoughts and put away the empty bottle, standing up from the flat rock.

Just as she had tidied her corners, Han Caicai strode in.

From atop the slope, Han Huohuo saw Han Caicai come in, his eyes reflecting hatred. The amorous glance from earlier was completely destroyed, and he hid his figure more thoroughly, secretly watching the two.

"Have you rested well? I’ll take you to see my wine cellar." Han Caicai said to Mu Qingge.

Upon hearing about the wine, Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow slightly, her clear eyes also brightening. She nodded, "Sure."