Chapter 564: Chapter 208: I Ask All of Linchuan for Your Hand! (First Update)

"Qingge, the Holy King himself has come to propose marriage. Aren’t you going to come over quickly!" Mu Xiong looked at Mu Qingge, his eyes nearly bulging out.

To Mu Qingge, this sentence was simply a torrent of emotions rushing into her heart!

Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched hard as she looked at the culprit.

However, that face, bewitching to all beings and as enchanting as an immortal, bore a mischievous smile, looking at her with ease and frankness.

’This man did it on purpose!’ Mu Qingge could confirm this with one hundred percent certainty in her heart.

When she refused this guy to follow her back to Qin Country, he must have already decided in his mind to settle it this way without seeking further approval first!

Mu Qingge, with a darkened face, said to the Mu Family’s servants, "All of you, leave now. Go do what needs to be done!"

As the little Lord spoke, the show ended.

Even though the Mu Family had a mind to continue watching, they couldn’t withstand the murderous aura emanating from the little Lord!

In an instant, the Mu Family scattered like birds and beasts, restoring the quiet within and outside the hall. Even You He and Hua Yue retreated, returning to Chi Yun Garden, preparing everything while waiting for Mu Qingge.

After the idle people withdrew, Mu Qingge stepped into the hall.

Mu Xiong stared at her — this was the first time he saw his granddaughter dressed as a woman. ’Beautiful! Really beautiful! More than her mother, yet she carries her father’s demeanor!’ Mu Xiong, for a moment, was overcome with old tears flowing freely.

For so many years, he owed his granddaughter so much!

"Grandpa, why are you crying?" Seeing the wet corners of Mu Xiong’s eyes and his slightly reddened rims, Mu Qingge asked in surprise.

Mu Xiong blinked, stoutly saying, "I’m not crying!"

Knowing the old man was afraid of losing face, Mu Qingge smiled without pressing further.

She glanced at Si Mo; Gu Ya and Gu Ye were not beside him but likely hiding in the shadows.

Mu Qingge walked over and sat down in the chair by Mu Xiong’s side, saying to him, "Grandpa, sit."

Sit?

How dare he?

Didn’t he see there was a deity-like figure sitting in the main seat?

Mu Xiong’s old face twitched.

The surprise his granddaughter gave him was just too overwhelming! If not for his good health over the years, seeing the Holy King himself might have caused his heart to burst.

Mu Xiong’s hesitation made Mu Qingge dissatisfied as she looked at Si Mo. Seeing him sitting so brazenly in the main seat, she couldn’t help but mock, "It’s really the first time I’ve seen someone proposing marriage sitting in the head seat."

Si Mo replied innocently, explaining to her, "I refused, but it was Elder Mu’s insistence."

Mu Xiong hastily said, "Indeed! The Holy King’s grand presence, could we possibly have him sit in a lower seat?" Mu Xiong almost blurted out ’old gentleman,’ but suddenly remembering the purpose of the Holy King’s visit, he swiftly stopped himself, holding it back hard until he turned completely red, almost choking on himself.

Mu Xiong’s appearance made Mu Qingge laugh and cry.

She truly couldn’t comprehend how exaggerated Linchuan people’s preconceived notions about Si Mo were!

"You came to propose empty-handed?" Mu Qingge surveyed Si Mo and teased.

"I brought my entire self," Si Mo replied sincerely.

It seemed his meaning was, he’s his most precious, so he brought himself along.

Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched, defeated by this man’s thick-skinned nature.

Actually, she knew the true intent of Si Mo’s visit.

After the battle in Tiandu, Mu Qingge’s relationship with the Holy King became known throughout the world!

However, since it was just rumors, it inevitably included some jealous gossip. Si Mo came to Qin Country, to the Mu Mansion, to personally explain the matter to Mu Xiong. Even if they were not getting married now, the status needed to be established.

He wouldn’t allow anyone to slander Mu Qingge, and moreover, he wanted everyone to know it was he who sought to marry Mu Qingge, not, as some maliciously speculated, Mu Qingge enchanting him with her beauty.

For some reason, Mu Qingge felt a slight touch in her heart.

For someone so powerful, who never cared for others’ opinions, to consider for her to this extent, even if she didn’t care about the gossip outside, it still warmed her heart.

"What do you plan to do?" Since she was moved, Mu Qingge decided to cooperate with the man.

Si Mo responded with a smile, "Today, I first came to inform Elder Mu. Tomorrow, I’ll come again."

His amber eyes gleamed with a bright shine.

"Alright, I’ll wait for you." Mu Qingge nodded lightly, agreeing straightforwardly without a hint of hesitation.

Si Mo comes and goes as he pleases, without warning.

Even after Si Mo’s presence had completely faded, Mu Xiong still hadn’t come to his senses.

"Grandpa, come back to your senses!" Mu Qingge playfully extended her hand, waving her five fingers in front of his eyes.

Mu Xiong was startled and snapped back to reality. Seeing the main seat empty and the teacup already cold, he asked in astonishment, "Where is the Holy King?"

"Left already." Mu Qingge said nonchalantly.

"Left!" Mu Xiong’s voice suddenly rose, excitedly asking, "Why did he leave? Wasn’t he here to propose? Why did he just leave?"

His demeanor made Mu Qingge think she was at the age where she desperately wanted to marry, and she couldn’t miss the rare opportunity of someone coming to propose.

She twitched the corner of her mouth and explained with a dark expression to Mu Xiong, "He will come again tomorrow."

"Oh, coming again tomorrow." Mu Xiong nodded blankly. Suddenly, his eyes narrowed as he asked again, "Coming again tomorrow?"

Mu Qingge nodded, "He said he wants to give your granddaughter a rightful place in front of the whole world." After saying this, she frowned slightly. The words sounded awkward to her.

She was supposed to marry him! She even sent the betrothal gifts!

How did it suddenly get reversed?

"Good! Good! Good!" Mu Xiong processed Mu Qingge’s words, exclaiming ’Good’ thrice. He slowly sank into the chair, his old eyes glistening with tears.

Mu Xiong’s emotions affected Mu Qingge.

She softly called, "Grandpa."

Mu Xiong looked up at her, beckoning her over. Mu Qingge walked to him and sat down beside him.

"Ge’er, what do you think about this matter?" Mu Xiong asked.

Mu Qingge’s eyes flickered as she smiled and asked, "What about you, Grandpa?"

Mu Xiong laughed, waved his hand, and sighed, "I’m old and don’t want to think about these things. Marriage should primarily be about what you want. If you and the Holy King are truly in love, then it’s a match made in heaven. With the Holy King taking care of you, I would be relieved. But if you feel it’s a strain, don’t be afraid to refuse. No matter what, I, your grandpa, will always stand by your side and support you."

In Linchuan, how many children’s marriages were decided by their parents, sacrificed for benefits?

But in the Mu Family, that would never be the case!

Mu Xiong’s understanding ensured that the younger generation would not have regrets in their love lives.

"Grandpa, I will marry him." For the first time, Mu Qingge openly shared her true feelings with someone. She used the word ’marry’ to represent marriage, indicating that she had already chosen Si Mo, reassuring her grandpa.

Mu Xiong was taken aback for a moment, then grinned widely. "Good! The children of the Mu Family should dare to love and hate, no need to be shy or pretentious!"

"Alas! If only your parents were still here, your grandma and uncle too, seeing today, they would be so happy." After the joy, Mu Xiong thought of his deceased relatives, which inevitably made him feel a bit sad.

Mentioning this topic, Mu Qingge’s eyes flickered slightly, and she took the opportunity to say, "Grandpa, there’s something I need to tell you."

"What is it?" Mu Xiong looked at her in confusion.

Mu Qingge then shared the suspicion that her mother was from the Sang Family of the Middle Ancient Realm with Mu Xiong. She even speculated that the reason her mother left might have been because she was taken away by the Sang Family. Back then, her mother left the Mu Mansion to retrieve her father’s remains. Perhaps by finding her mother, they could uncover some past events about her father.

Therefore, she had to make a trip to the Middle Ancient Realm.

Additionally, she had to resolve the matters with the Le Family to prevent them from sending people to Linchuan to trouble the Mu Family again.

Besides, there were some other miscellaneous tasks she needed to handle in the Middle Ancient Realm.

Moreover, to continue growing stronger, she had to leave Linchuan and enter the Middle Ancient Realm!

After speaking, Mu Xiong was silent for a long time.

So long that Mu Qingge felt anxious in her heart before he finally spoke in a deep voice, "So, you will leave soon, and once you go, who knows when you’ll come back."

"..." Mu Qingge pressed her lips together, her eyes lowered. She didn’t know how to respond to Mu Xiong.

A simple ’yes’ was so hard to say at this moment.

Mu Xiong did not expect an answer from Mu Qingge. He said in a complicated mood, "Go ahead. Children grow up, and they have to leave home to truly grow."

He looked at Mu Qingge, carefully concealing his reluctance, and advised her, "After you leave, consider everything thoroughly. If you cause trouble like when you were a child, there won’t be anyone to clean up after you. Also, if you find your mother’s family and learn about your parents’ past, no matter what, you must find a way to tell me. If you can’t find them or hear nothing about them, don’t be anxious, let things follow their course. Once you’ve done everything you wanted to do, if you have time, come back to see this old man. If you’re tired, don’t forget you have a home in Linchuan. Be careful with everything and stay safe."

"I know, Grandpa." Mu Qingge’s nose tingled with emotion.

She was not someone who cried easily, but every time she parted from her family, she would feel that familial care rooted in her blood.

Mu Xiong was reluctant to let her go, yet he had to let her leave.

He smiled as he sent her off, but he had to endure countless days and nights of worry, loneliness, and longing.

"Take all your Dragon Tooth Guards with you, as well as the two girls, You He and Hua Yue. This time, you didn’t bring them, and those two little girls had quite a few complaints."

Mu Qingge originally wanted to say that she’d leave You He and Hua Yue to stay with Mu Xiong and take care of him.

However, she was rendered speechless by Mu Xiong’s next words.

"These two kids, one is meticulous, the other clever. With them by your side to take care of you, I’m at ease."

Biting her lip, Mu Qingge nodded.

"As for you and the Holy King..." Mu Xiong, having fully calmed down, with wisdom returning to his old eyes, looked at Mu Qingge with some concern, "The Holy King has a mysterious origin and is exceedingly powerful. Truly getting close to him may not be easy. What awaits you could far exceed your imagination. Ge’er, have you thought about it? Are you ready?"

He once hoped Mu Qingge would find a husband to join their family, living a peaceful life. But clearly, his granddaughter was not content with being ordinary.

Her talents also made living a mundane, peaceful life impossible.

Mu Xiong finally brought up this issue.

Mu Qingge didn’t hide anything from him and replied with a tone of unwavering determination, "Therefore, I must become stronger, grow quickly. Today, he came to Luodu, letting the world know that I am his wife. One day, I will also step into his world and tell everyone that he is my husband!"

Mu Qingge’s words carried an indomitable will.

Mu Xiong, upon hearing this, delightfully said, "Good! You are indeed a descendant of the Mu Family! As long as you have made up your mind, Grandpa will certainly support you!"

...

After talking with Mu Xiong and accompanying him for dinner,

Mu Qingge returned to Chi Yun Garden, where she hadn’t stayed for a long time, and informed You He and Hua Yue that she would be taking them away from Linchuan. This news filled the two girls with excitement, causing them to scream continuously.

"However, don’t get complacent. Your current cultivation levels are still insufficient. If you can’t reach the Purple Realm before my departure, you will stay behind." Mu Qingge warned.

You He and Hua Yue immediately reined in their emotions and nodded solemnly, "Yes, Young Lord!"

Since they were leaving, the necessary preparations needed to be made. However, for these trivial matters, Mu Qingge merely instructed the stewards and servants of Mu Mansion to handle them.

For these few days, she wanted to spend quality time with Mu Xiong.

Only, she did not expect that the Imperial Palace’s decree would reach the Mu Mansion that very night.

Qin Jinchen wanted to see her, but the meeting place was not the Imperial Palace but that ever-blooming Peach Blossom Forest.

Thinking that she had to submit something to the Court upon her return from the Linchuan Conference, Mu Qingge accepted the decree.

When the moon was high, Mu Qingge boarded the small boat as promised, heading down the meandering river, surrounded by fallen blossoms, towards the depths of the Peach Forest.

The last time she came, she was still a wild and wanton youth, drunk in the laps of beauties.

This time, she was a stunningly beautiful woman, unchanged in her indomitable spirit, defying both man and heaven!

Stepping onto the flower-mud mixed riverbank, Mu Qingge found herself within the Peach Forest, following the small path.

This time, she came alone to meet Qin Jinchen, without bringing anyone.

Deep inside the Peach Forest, the Peach Blossom Immortal...

As soon as she entered the Peach Forest, she heard the familiar sound of a zither. Following the melody, she weaved her way through the flourishing peach trees and, as before, discovered the Octagonal Pavilion hidden in the woods.

In the pavilion, a person played the zither, petals scattered around.

The wide, goose-yellow robe on the zither player added an ethereal aura, as if they might ride the wind at any moment.

Mu Qingge stood where she was, gazing at Qin Jinchen in the pavilion from a distance.

Tonight, he was like the erstwhile Prince Xian.

Unadorned hair, simple attire, flowing black hair, with a serene and transparent gaze, his features were like an immortal depicted in a painting, carrying a touch of ethereal vagueness.

It seemed as though he had returned from Emperor to that unworldly and solitary Prince.

Now, Qin Jinchen could cultivate, his skin no longer showing the sickly pallor and fragility of the past. Yet he still evokes tenderness.

Seeing him always stirred a desire to draw close and erase the loneliness in his heart.

The melody finished!

Those clear, insightful eyes, seemingly piercing through hearts, slowly rose to meet Mu Qingge’s gaze.

His lips, extremely pale, moved slightly, allowing the blood to flow, deepening the color. "You’ve come."

An ethereal voice emerged, sounding as ordinary as a casual inquiry.

Mu Qingge nodded silently.

She gathered her emotions and walked toward the Octagonal Pavilion.

Qin Jinchen sat quietly, not rising from his seat, but his eyes followed her every move.

Entering the Octagonal Pavilion, Mu Qingge retrieved a Qiankun Bag from her body and tossed it onto Qin Jinchen’s qin.

The vibration of the strings shattered the solitude Qin Jinchen had created.

Qin Jinchen’s gaze fell upon the Qiankun Bag on the qin, his eyes slightly flickering. He did not ask or look further.

"These are the things obtained from participating in the Linchuan Conference at Tiandu, and some are from the Ancient Ruins. I’m handing them over to you today; consider it as a contribution to the national treasury," Mu Qingge explained.

Qin Jinchen fixed his gaze on the Qiankun Bag, but Mu Qingge’s words did not incite any interest. He merely said quietly: "You’ve worked hard." At this moment, he felt regret. When the news from Tiandu, including Mu Qingge’s identity as a daughter, reached Qin Country, he regretted it. Regretted letting her go to Tiandu.

He often thought, if Mu Qingge hadn’t gone to Tiandu, so many things wouldn’t have happened.

Perhaps, her identity wouldn’t have been exposed.

Yet, had it been so, perhaps he wouldn’t have heard that news which made him utterly miserable!

"Holy King, does he treat you... well?"

Just when Mu Qingge thought Qin Jinchen had sunk into eternal silence, he finally spoke.

His words startled Mu Qingge, making her look at him involuntarily.

In her heart, Qin Jinchen was never one for gossip. It should be said, aside from his own responsibilities, Qin Jinchen never paid attention to anything.

Unexpectedly, tonight he invited her here concerning her and Si Mo!

"I haven’t congratulated you yet, for becoming the Emperor of a second-class country." Mu Qingge said with a smile.

Qin Jinchen lifted his gaze towards her, his eyes distinctly black and white, revealing neither sorrow nor joy. "Are you happy and joyful?"

Mu Qingge looked at him, slightly frowned.

She was not someone who liked to publicize or share her private emotional issues. If someone else asked her such a question, she might mockingly reply, but certainly wouldn’t answer.

But now, the person asking was Qin Jinchen!

The very Qin Jinchen who always stood quietly but steadfastly by her side, offering guarantees and taking the throne he disliked to keep his promise!

Originally the carefree Immortal Prince beyond the world, yet for her, he entered the mortal realm, undertaking the hardest work imaginable.

Mu Qingge sighed inwardly and smiled at Qin Jinchen, saying, "Consider it as a friend’s concern. I am well, and quite happy and joyful. He is the man I chose, and I am ready to face all challenges."

Mu Qingge’s words caused Qin Jinchen’s eyes to dim slightly.

These words blocked the ones in his heart that he had yet to voice.

Qin Jinchen looked at Mu Qingge, remembering when he learned Mu Qingge was a woman, the shock, ecstasy, anxiety... almost every emotion that shouldn’t have appeared in him emerged at that moment.

Yet now, he could only swallow those few slivers of hope back into his heart, saying with a slight smile, "Blessings to you!"

"Thank you." Mu Qingge nodded with a smile.

In that smile, there was less of the familiar arrogance, and more of a gentle emotion unfamiliar to him.

Such a Mu Qingge, breathtakingly beautiful, drawing people in.

Yet he clearly knew, this gentleness within her smile did not arise because of him!

Mu Qingge left.

Unlike with Fatty, where they could chat freely, or unlike Zhao Nanxing and Mei Zizhong, or the calculated competition shared with Han Caicai.

When alone with Qin Jinchen, there was more silence between them.

Having said what needed saying, there was no need to linger any longer.

Qin Jinchen watched as Mu Qingge’s radiant scarlet figure disappeared into the Peach Forest, replaced by a pink cherry scene. For a long time, he couldn’t come to his senses.

It felt as if his soul had already followed Mu Qingge far away, leaving only an empty shell behind.

"Qingge, would you be willing to become my one and only Empress?" Only when Mu Qingge had already boarded the small boat leaving the Peach Blossom Forest did Qin Jinchen muster the courage to utter these words.

Unfortunately, the words were spoken, but there was no response, and there never would be!

...

Night, witnessing both happiness, pleasure, sadness, and loss, must eventually pass.

As the sky brightened, Mu Qingge was pulled out of her warm bed by You He and Hua Yue.

"What are you doing, you two?" Mu Qingge, with eyes still closed, sat on the stool, letting the two girls apply makeup to her face and dress her up.

Last night, after returning to Chi Yun Garden, she seized the time to cultivate. It was only near dawn that she fell onto the bed for a short rest.

Felt like I just dozed off for a bit, but then I was pulled up.

Mu Qingge expressed that she really wanted to kill someone right now, how to handle this!

"Alright!"

"Mission accomplished!"

As Mu Qingge was groggy with sleep, she heard You He and Hua Yue’s excited voices beside her, urging her to open her heavy eyelids.

"So beautiful!"

"Little Lord is truly stunning!"

’What the heck?’

The girls’ praises in her ears dissipated Mu Qingge’s drowsiness somewhat.

She finally opened her eyes, seeing clearly the person in the mirror—

Suddenly, her eyes widened in shock, staring incredulously at herself in the mirror.

She, who never applied makeup or drew eyebrows, now had her face adorned with an exquisite look, further sculpting her already flawless features.

The makeup did not diminish her bold appearance when disguised as a man; instead, it enhanced her feminine allure and charm.

Her long hair was styled into a simple bun, with the ends flowing freely.

The red dress she wore perfectly outlined her graceful curves as a woman, the sweeping hem added to her imposing presence.

"This..." Mu Qingge looked at herself in shock.

It seemed, at this moment, she finally realized she was a beauty!

"Little Lord, satisfied with our handiwork?" Hua Yue grinned, seeking praise.

Typically calm You He merely covered her mouth, chuckling lightly.

Mu Qingge’s shocked expression twisted slightly. She spun around sharply, glaring fiercely at the two maids, gritting her teeth, "You’ve got some nerve!" Dressing her up like this without her permission!

You He and Hua Yue hurriedly kneeled, looking seemingly fearful.

In reality, both were secretly laughing inside.

"Little Lord, calm down, the old master said it’s Little Lord’s big day today. We need to dress up well to dazzle those outside watching!" You He explained.

Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched. So the old master was orchestrating the whole thing!

Hua Yue also complained, "We knew Little Lord dislikes complexity, so kept it as simple as possible."

"Get up." Mu Qingge said with a cold face.

This meant she was no longer blaming the two maids.

It also showed she accepted today’s outfit.

Forget it, about to leave anyway, not worth defying the old master before going.

Mu Qingge consoled herself within.

Today... Actually, she had no idea how Si Mo would make his entrance.

Usually, Si Mo was only accompanied by Gu Ya and Gu Ye, indicating he wasn’t one for showy displays. However, today he would propose to Mu Qingge before the world, it had to be grand.

How would he do it?

’Descend from the sky? Perhaps led by spirit beasts? Or maybe there’s a shower of petals?’ After waking up, Mu Qingge began idly fantasizing while waiting.

"What am I thinking about! Might as well cultivate!" Mu Qingge shook her head abruptly, refocusing, and sat cross-legged to enter a state of cultivation.

Cultivating seemed to make time pass unusually fast!

Today, it seemed the entire Mu Family was waiting for something.

Even Mu Xiong stopped tending the plants in his courtyard, pacing back and forth in the main hall, frequently glancing at the entrance.

Approaching noon, Luodu remained calm.

Mu Qingge had immersed herself entirely in cultivation, unaware of the outside world.

Mu Xiong, however, was becoming restless, not knowing how much tea he had drunk.

Just as his patience was wearing thin, ready to head to Chi Yun Garden to fetch Mu Qingge for answers, someone staggered in from outside.

"Old Master, it’s... it’s coming..." The flustered figure before Mu Xiong was the Mu Family’s chief steward, who had been at Mu Xiong’s side for decades, accompanying him on battles in his youth, and managing household affairs at Mu Mansion in his old age.

"It’s here! Where?" Mu Xiong’s eyes brightened, his earlier impatience evaporating.

He naturally looked behind the steward but saw no one.

In his confusion, the steward shook his head, raised his hand to point skyward, his expression slightly changing, "Not on the ground, it’s in the sky!"

In the sky!

Mu Xiong rushed outside, standing in the courtyard, looked up at the sky.

At this moment, not only the Mu Family noticed the change in the sky.

Citizens in every corner of Luodu paused one by one, heads tipped upwards, pointing and murmuring.

Even Qin Jinchen in the imperial palace was alerted, leading all the civil and military officials onto the platform outside the council hall to gaze up at the sky together.

Whistle whistle whistle whistle—!

Numerous high-pitched, refreshing whistles echoed in the sky.

Fatty Shao jumped up from his comfortable recliner, darted outside, saw the thick mass in the sky, and fearfully exclaimed, "Whoa! Where did all these birds come from?"

Fatty Shao rubbed his eyes hard, making an effort to squint and discern the strange phenomenon in the sky.

Suddenly, his eyes widened, screaming, "Flying spirit beasts!"

...

"Flying spirit beasts." Mu Qingge, in her enchanting red dress, stood outside Chi Yun Garden, gazing at the sky.

You He and Hua Yue, behind her, appeared a bit anxious.

It’s unclear whether the sudden appearance of so many flying spirit beasts in Luodu is good or bad!

For a moment, everyone in Luodu was captivated by the clouds of diverse flying spirit beasts in the sky. Some were amazed, others terrified.

Suddenly, flying spirit beasts hovering over Luodu split and formed a giant circle, encompassing the entire Luodu.

Only then did people notice every flying spirit beast carried a person on its back.

The circle of flying spirit beasts slowly descended, seemingly to allow people on the ground to clearly see those on their backs.

Those people, Luodu citizens did not recognize, nor did the local aristocrats, even civil and military officials in the imperial palace looked puzzled.

Only Mu Qingge, upon seeing Huangfu Haotian’s face, her eyes shrank sharply.

Soon, she scanned quickly, indeed finding among the people on the flying spirit beasts’ backs several familiar faces.

For example, the three family heads of Tiandu, Xue Qiong, the Medicine Tower Director, several top-cultivation Lords Trimutor. Plus many she couldn’t name.

But being with those individuals meant their identities were extraordinary!

Indeed—

Within Luodu’s shock, the people on the backs of the flying spirit beasts began to speak.

"Emperor of the Holy Yuan Empire, Huangfu Haotian."

"Jing Family of the Holy Yuan Empire!"

"Hua Family of the Holy Yuan Empire!"

"Shen Family of the Holy Yuan Empire!"

"..."

"Imperial Family of Yu Country!"

"Xue Family of Yu Country!"

"Imperial Family of Di Country!"

"Imperial Family of Rong Country!"

"Imperial Family of Yu Country!"

"Imperial Family of Li Country!"

"Imperial Family of Tu Country!"

"Various tribes of Ba Country!"

"High Priest of Ancient Witch Country!"

"Oh my heavens! The entire royal lineage of Linchuan, all the noble families, have they gathered in Luodu? What is their purpose?"

These people announced their names, stunning the citizens and officials of Luodu, and shocking Qin Jinchen!

"Bai Changshan, Virtual Destiny!"

"Yan Lake, Feng Youguang!"

"Heavenly Sword Manor, Wu Zhichun!"

"..."

The unfamiliar names didn’t cause much reaction among the common people, but among the knowledgeable families and the elite, it was like a tidal wave crashing against the shore!

"Mr. Virtual Destiny? Isn’t he the legendary Immortal recluse?"

"And Feng Youguang, rumored to be an esteemed master hermit!"

"Wu Zhichun of Heavenly Sword Manor, it is said he joined the ranks of top masters a century ago, and the Sword Tomb of Heavenly Sword Manor is much coveted!"

Almost all prominent figures within Linchuan Realm gathered at Qin Country’s Luodu at this moment.

They stood atop flying spirit beasts, towering high, declaring their identities.

Once the last person had finished speaking, they all uniformly bowed and saluted toward a certain place in the city, loudly proclaiming: "We have come to humbly request on behalf of the Holy King, for a marriage proposal to the young lord of the Mu Mansion, Mu Qingge!"

Boom——!

Luodu exploded!

This earthquake-like effect, centered on Luodu, was about to spread across the entire Linchuan Realm!

"We have come to humbly request on behalf of the Holy King, for a marriage proposal to the young lord of the Mu Mansion, Mu Qingge!"

"We have come to humbly request on behalf of the Holy King, for a marriage proposal to the young lord of the Mu Mansion, Mu Qingge!"

"We have come to humbly request on behalf of the Holy King, for a marriage proposal to the young lord of the Mu Mansion, Mu Qingge!"

The sound, like rolling thunder, echoed above Luodu.

Inside the Imperial Palace, hearing these voices, Qin Jinchen’s face turned pale, lips tightly pressed, and his black-and-white eyes, able to illuminate the soul, showed signs of pain.

Shao Fatty was dumbstruck!

This scene left him somewhat unsettled in spirit.

Mobilizing everyone from Linchuan to come to Luodu for a proposal, what other woman can compare to such an honor?

"B-b-boss... You’re just too awesome! Dominant!" Shao Fatty was left stuttering with awe.

"We have come to humbly request on behalf of the Holy King, for a marriage proposal to the young lord of the Mu Mansion, Mu Qingge!"

"We have come to humbly request on behalf of the Holy King, for a marriage proposal to the young lord of the Mu Mansion, Mu Qingge!"

The sound reached within the Mu Mansion.

Mu Xiong staggered slightly, nearly excited enough to curse.

This grandness, TTNND matches the taste of the Mu Family perfectly! Doesn’t it!

"Young Lord, this..."

"Young Lord!"

You He and Hua Yue were so excited they could not speak, only able to look toward Mu Qingge, who was gazing up at the sky.

Outside the Chi Yun Garden, the Dragon Tooth Guards were exceptionally excited.

Only Mo Yang stood alone beneath the eaves, silently watching the direction of Chi Yun Garden.

"Little Ge’er——!" A familiar whisper suddenly came. It was as if the entire Linchuan echoed with Si Mo’s voice.

And such was the reality!

When Mu Qingge saw the illusion of Si Mo in the sky, everyone in Linchuan saw it as well.

They didn’t know what was happening, only able to speculate individually.

None expected that Luodu in Qin Country was witnessing the most domineering, shocking marriage proposal in history!

The familiar soft call made Mu Qingge’s clear eyes slightly tense.

She looked toward the sky at the enormous Si Mo. Though only his upper body was visible, his expression could be seen clearly. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

His noble and aloof presence, with amber eyes usually distant, had today only gentle tenderness and endless affection. He gazed at Mu Qingge, eyes reflecting only her image.

"I’ve come, little Ge’er. Mo, today for one purpose only, to propose that you, Mu Qingge, become my wife, forever and ever, never to part. In the yellow springs or the endless heavens, without regret following. Little Ge’er, will you be my wife?"

After the statement, Si Mo’s illusion condensed smaller in focus, and the real Si Mo, clad in pristine white, stood suspended in the center of the circle.

He reached out his hand toward the ground where Mu Qingge was, awaiting her decision.

As Mu Qingge’s lips curled into a smile, her body suddenly became exceedingly light, like a feather drawn by the wind, soaring upwards.

Her red dress fluttered, the hem swaying, as vivid as fire, dazzling like the sun.

An unbelievably beautiful face, breathtakingly stunning, exquisitely unparalleled. She bore a slight smile, flying towards Si Mo. Her hand unknowingly fell into his outstretched large palm.

Hands clasped together, Si Mo smiled awaiting her answer.

Mu Qingge gazed at him, emotions surging through her heart.

"Yes." The simple, straightforward word came from her mouth.

Si Mo’s face instantly blossomed with a smile, akin to melting ice, pulling Mu Qingge into his embrace, holding her tightly.

He murmured in her ear, his deep, charming voice softly saying: "Today’s little Ge’er is truly beautiful!"

...

Three months later, Mu Qingge, accompanied by the Dragon Tooth Guards, along with You He and Hua Yue, arrived at the Ancient Witch Country.

In the Imperial Palace, Jiang Li looked at the disguised Mu Qingge, clicking her tongue.

Mu Qingge cast her a glance, asking: "Speak plainly, why the sarcasm?"

Jiang Li flashed, arriving beside Mu Qingge, smiling as she asked: "How does it feel to be proposed to?"

"The feeling..." Mu Qingge lifted her gaze, recalling the scene from that day. She couldn’t help but smile, without a trace of shame under Jiang Li’s disdainful gaze, and frankly said: "Not bad!"

"Ah! Even you got married. Why must I, with my captivating beauty, still be single?" Jiang Li lamented endlessly.

"It’s just that you don’t fancy those who like you." Mu Qingge chuckled. She was referring to Huangfu Huan.

Jiang Li disdainfully curled her lips, alluringly running her fingers through her hair, "Many admire me, must I take them all into my harem? Hahaha...!"

Mu Qingge shook her head speechlessly.

Jiang Li’s personality, indeed, what kind of a man could possibly tame her!

"Is the ship ready?" Mu Qingge returned to the main topic.

She planned to set sail from the Ancient Witch Country, traversing the Bitter Sea to the Middle Ancient Realm, naturally needing to build the ship nearby in the Ancient Witch Country. She and Jiang Li had discussed this matter in detail when parting ways in Tiandu.

Speaking of shipbuilding, Jiang Li also collected her humorous expression. Nodding, she said: "Upon returning, I arranged it immediately. I reviewed many ancient texts passed down, and according to your idea, ordered the craftsmen to execute it. Essentially, it’s almost complete. You can take a look later. However, what about defense? The harshness of the Bitter Sea is beyond our imagination, and the demon beasts within the Bitter Sea..."

"You don’t need to worry about that right now." Mu Qingge said confidently.

She informed Si Mo of her intention to head to the Middle Ancient Realm, but he showed not a trace of reluctance, instead giving her an item to place on the helm when she boarded the ship.

"You’ve found a solution?" Jiang Li’s eyes brightened.

Mu Qingge squinted, saying: "He gave me something, reportedly with defensive properties, that can solve some of the troubles in the Bitter Sea."

"Consider my feelings as a single person suffering." Jiang Li squinted, her eyes hurt by Mu Qingge’s happiness.

Mu Qingge merely gave her a look expressing ’You asked for it.’

Jiang Li spat blood! Exhausted, acknowledging ’Perhaps it was her own doing!’

"The Bitter Sea is vast, some have wandered a lifetime but never emerged, instead losing themselves within. Are you confident?" Jiang Li worriedly asked.

Mu Qingge opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to explain.

But, recalling Jiang Li’s words from before, she held back.

"What do you want to say? Stop being so tentative." Jiang Li frowned discontentedly.

Mu Qingge looked over at her, resignedly saying: "Alright, since you asked. He also mentioned that it can guide the way."

Jiang Li’s mouth twitched! Wanting to shout back, ’Is having a man so amazing!’

Ultimately, she swallowed with this dose of dog food.

"When do you plan to depart?" Mu Qingge stood, asking.

"Half a month later." Jiang Li pouted.

Mu Qingge narrowed her eyes, taking a deep breath, softly murmuring: "Half a month!"