Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 720: 720 surprises and shocks one after another

Mu Hanyan’s peripheral vision caught a glimpse of Zhao Sinin fleeing, but she had no interest in pursuing him. He was just a failure who had accomplished nothing after all—whether he lived or died made no difference. What she truly cared about was the black-clad woman who had just departed.

Could it really be her? But didn’t her own sword clearly pierce the Heart Meridian, confirming that she had cut off her life force? How could someone possibly come back to life after dying?

The sky stretched clear and blue as far as the eye could see, and the serene and peaceful holy light bathed the Earth, instantly calming the panicked citizens of the city.

Only then did they realize that there was no longer any trembling beneath their feet, and the web-like spread of cracks and chasms had vanished. Buildings that had been on the brink of collapse now stood as firm as rock.

What had happened? The citizens who had survived this catastrophe looked at each other in puzzlement, unsure of what had transpired.

Seeing Heishi City emerge before their eyes as if washed clean, they even wondered if they had all just experienced a nightmare. But one person having a nightmare was one thing—could the entire city have shared the same terrifying dream?

”Divine intervention must have exhibited its miracle.”

”God bless Heishi City, God bless Heishi City!” The city’s citizens were moved to tears, kneeling devoutly on the ground one by one.

Inside the Mu Family’s vast estates, the disciples from various families also felt an impulse to prostrate themselves in worship before Mu Hanyan.

The Mu Family occupied a vast area, and while those outside were unaware of what happened, they had seen with their own eyes; they knew that all of this was the result of Mu Hanyan’s Divine Language Holy Word Technique. If not for him, Heishi City would probably have already become a ruined wasteland, along with the several hundred thousand souls within the city, buried forever in the depths of the abyss.

Perhaps they had initially joined the Mu Family reluctantly, surrendering their arms, with a bit of resentment and even harboring ulterior motives in their hearts, but now, they held no thoughts of dissent whatsoever.

Such a Divine Language Holy Word Technique was simply not something they could contend with, and Mu Hanyan, who wielded this Divine Language Skill, was even less someone they could confront.

Of course, there was no need for confrontation. Joining the Mu Family was equivalent to following Mu Hanyan, serving a Divine Calculator with the power to reach the heavens. For them, this was an immense honor, a blessing they could hardly have wished for.

The Yuan Family Master patted Yuan Tianbo’s shoulder, his face alight with satisfaction. His grandson might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, and his talents were quite mediocre, but when it came to vision, even he, the crafty fox, had to admire him. He hadn’t anticipated beforehand that Mu Hanyan would have grasped the Divine Language. Thankfully, Yuan Tianbo had acted decisively, or else a wrong move on his part could have spelled disaster for the Yuan Family.

”Not good!” The Great Elder suddenly remembered something and looked toward the back garden with immense worry.

Just now, nearly all of Mu Family’s disciples had gathered in the council hall, leaving only the relatives and the more vulnerable of the family in the back yard. Zhao Zhou and a few other families might have targeted them, and if those relatives were taken out, the vulnerable members would have no chance to resist. But if some scoundrel harboring ill intentions broke into the back yard, they wouldn’t even have time for regrets.

”The Great Elder need not worry. Brother Han Yan has arranged everything, and naturally, he would not neglect the back yard.” Mu Cheng said with a smile on his face, his gaze toward Mu Hanyan filled with respect and admiration.

When Mu Hanyan made those arrangements earlier, he had wondered if he was making a mountain out of a molehill. After all, they were just a few small families born and bred in Heishi City. Even if they joined forces, at most, they would play some tricks on the Mu Family in secret. It seemed inconceivable that they would brazenly become their enemy.

It wasn’t until the Zhao Zhou clan and others came to their doorstep to attack that he realized how wrong he had been. Others didn’t just overtly oppose them; they clearly intended to annihilate the Mu Family line. Only then did he understand Mu Hanyan’s strategic foresight, and he couldn’t help but admire Han Yan with utmost respect.

As soon as the voice fell, they saw various family members of the Mu Family emerging from the rear courtyard, led by Mu Hanyan’s mother. She held an ancient sword and displayed the poise of a Great Swordswoman, a high-level expert in the Realm of Great Swordsmen.

A family of four, three Sword Masters, and one Great Swordsman—it was astonishing to see such strength in her. Observing her prowess, then looking at Mu Rui’an, Mu Hanyan, and Mu Hanfeng, everyone secretly marveled.

Mu Nan, Qu Shanling, and others, accompanied by guards from the Nanyan Chamber of Commerce, also stood protectively outside the crowd of the Mu Family. Qu the Godman fluttered his large sleeves, exuding the presence of a sage, and was even holding a swordsman dressed in the Zhao Family guard’s uniform.

”Young Master, just as you predicted, there were indeed a few impudent fools. They have all been handled by this old man,” Qu the Godman said proudly, tossing the swordsman at Mu Hanyan’s feet.

”Master Qu, we owe you a great debt for stepping in to help us this time,” the Third Elder hurriedly came forward to express his gratitude. Seeing that other people were not quite aware of Qu Shanling’s status, he added, ”This is the celebrated Divine Fortune Teller of our generation, Qu Mountain Lingqu Master.”

In truth, Qu Shanling didn’t possess divine insight and couldn’t quite be called a Divine Calculator. The Third Elder’s praise was certainly meant to add luster to his reputation.

”So this is Master Qu, I have long admired your name,” the Great Elder and others who had heard of Qu Shanling’s name rushed forward to greet him, Wu Longji included.

If it had been in the past, they might not have shown Qu Shanling such respect, but having just witnessed Mu Hanyan’s Divine Language Holy Word Technique, they had seen firsthand the might of a Star Divination Master, and naturally didn’t dare to underestimate Qu Shanling.

”Heh heh, you are too kind. It was just a small effort on my part,” Qu Shanling beamed with joy and waved off their compliments nonchalantly.

”You don’t need to thank him; he hardly lifted a finger. This lone fish that slipped through the net was merely overwhelmed by the madam’s strength and fainted,” said Mu Nan, unceremoniously dismissing the gratitude.

”Cough, cough...” Qu Shanling’s smile froze on his face, but his hand continued flapping mechanically as if he were in the grips of a seizure, his old face twitching with embarrassment.

”Mu Nan, Master Qu meant well, we must not speak out of turn,” the Great Elder rebuked Mu Nan, then looking at the guards’ uniforms marked with the word ”Nanyan,” he asked curiously, ”These must be guards from the Nanyan Chamber of Commerce, how did you manage to bring them here?”

Although he had spent most of the past year traveling between the Capital and Heishi City, he still knew of Nanyan Commerce’s rising fame, aware that this company had emerged as one of the strongest chambers in Nanxi County in less than a year. He wondered what means Mu Nan used to have them come to their aid.

”Heh heh, why would we need an invitation? Nanyan Commerce is owned by the Mu Family. Even I am considered a servant of the Mu Family, the kind who doesn’t get paid but still works,” Qu Shanling said with a wry smile after being mercilessly exposed by Mu Nan. ”In such a situation, how could we not come?”

”What?” The Great Elder was once again taken aback.