Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort

Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Where Is the Young Lord’s Face? (1)

”Your Majesty the Emperor of Qin, this king has long been friends with your country’s esteemed General Mu. I have heard that he has a treasured grandson, who has inherited his true skills. Coincidentally, among those who accompany me to visit Qin Country, there is also a talented young man with exceptional gifts. He has admired Lord Mu for a long time. I wonder if Your Majesty would grant them the opportunity for a friendly duel today?”

Mu Qingge raised her eyes and caught Helian Ba’s meaningful smile.

”Oh? Mu Qing, what do you think?” Qin Cang looked towards Mu Xiong, his tone betraying no emotion.

This kind of difficult situation was something Mu Xiong had anticipated; otherwise, he would not have advised Mu Qingge to be alert from the start. In the past, he might have hesitated and worried for his granddaughter.

But now—

Mu Xiong looked at Qin Cang calmly, without a hint of retreat or fear: ”It’s up to Your Majesty to decide.” His calm composure seemed to convey his absolute confidence in Mu Qingge.

The old man’s response brought an unspoken smile to Mu Qingge.

”In that case, I will accept on behalf of Mu Qing.” Qin Cang’s eyes flashed, and he spoke warmly. However, within the flicker of his gaze, there was a fleeting darkness, hard to interpret.

With no objections from Mu Xiong, Qin Cang waved his sleeve and announced his agreement to the duel.

”Although fists and feet have no eyes, this is, after all, a friendly duel. It should stop at just the right point, with no life-threatening harm.” Qin Cang advised.

Yet, when these words reached Mu Qingge’s ears, they seemed more like an innuendo than a reminder. It was as if he was preparing an excuse for any possible ’accidents’ yet to happen.

Among these people present, not just one person wanted her dead!

This realization made Mu Qingge’s gaze turn slightly cold, and the smile on her lips grew sharper.

Between the scheming of the Barbarian King and the Crown Prince, whether or not Emperor Qin is aware, she couldn’t be sure. However, she knew for certain that Emperor Qin likely hoped to use the Barbarian King’s hand to eliminate her.

Using another to kill, completely destroying the relationship between Mu Xiong and Tu Country...

Mu Qingge played with the wine cup in her hand, suddenly awakening to the fact. Perhaps, the treasonous farce on her coming of age day, in the paranoid emperor’s mind, was not merely a slanderous act.

Distrust, suspicion, hope, yet refusal...

’Tsk tsk, it truly is a conflicting mindset.’ Mu Qingge drank the wine, hiding the mocking smile at her lips.

The dancing girls who had yet to perform retreated even further because of this sudden duel.

The middle of the great hall was cleared out.

The crowd waited in silent anticipation.

Helian Ba from Tu Country flashed a look of triumph, shouting something in the Tu Country language.

Soon after, a tall and burly Tugu Warrior stepped forward, standing with a face full of aloof arrogance in the open space.

The Tugu people are known to be generally taller and stronger than Qin people. This man who stood forward was an exemplar among Tugu. Qin Jinhao’s height was already considered above average among the Qin, but if he stood beside this man, he would only reach the man’s ear. Mu Qingge was even shorter by comparison, despite being tall for a woman, but due to the height restrictions of gender, this Tugu man was a head taller than her.

All those present seemed to imagine what kind of pressure Mu Qingge would face standing there, and the feeling of being overpowered in presence.

A mix of wishing for her victory yet eager to see the drama unfolded in the hearts of these noble princes and ministers.

The story of that day when Mu Qingge unleashed her power on the street and killed the Korean Imperial Uncle was known to many of these people, though few had seen it firsthand.