Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort

Chapter 849: Chapter 284: I Took the Fall for You (3 Updates)

The square around them began to boil.

Under the gaze of so many people, all fervent and full of admiration, even Mu Qingge, with her thick skin, found it a bit overwhelming.

Zhao Nanxing, Shang Zisu, and Zhu Ling exchanged smiles, seeming to enjoy the spectacle.

Lou Chuanbai was the same, his face clearly showing a smug expression.

”Ahem.” Mu Qingge thought for a moment, then stepped forward.

With her movement, naturally, Mu Xuewu followed.

And the disciples of the Medicine Tower Branch quickly made way, allowing the two of them to walk towards the center of the square. Around the Medicine Tower Branch were ancient trees, lush with greenery.

Mu Qingge walked to Mei Zizhong’s side, and exchanged a smiling glance with him.

Before she could speak, Lou Chuanbai approached and said to her, ”Since you’re here, why not like them?” His words were clearly asking if Mu Qingge would like to, like Mei Zizhong and others, share her alchemy experiences with the disciples of the branch.

Mu Qingge smiled slightly and nodded.

After receiving her agreement, Lou Chuanbai stepped forward, loudly announcing to the branch’s disciples, ”Yes, your Senior Sister Mu is back. The pride of Linchuan, she has returned—!”

”Welcome back, Senior Sister Mu!”

”Welcome back, Senior Sister Mu!”

The disciples’ reactions were extremely enthusiastic. They had all heard, to varying extents, about Mu Qingge’s exploits, and their admiration for her was deep and genuine.

Lou Chuanbai raised his hands, gesturing for calm, and then said with a smile, ”It’s a rare opportunity that your Senior Sister Mu is back. Would you like to hear her insights on the path of alchemy?”

”Yes!”

”Please!”

”Senior Sister Mu, share with us, please!”

”Senior Sister Mu, teach us, please!”

Lou Chuanbai turned his gaze to Mu Qingge, his smile deepening.

Mu Qingge understood and stepped forward, sitting where Mei Zizhong had previously been. As soon as she sat, the disciples below also took their seats, their excitement subdued, and they revealed expressions eager for learning.

Since they were willing to listen, Mu Qingge certainly wouldn’t withhold her knowledge.

Although she didn’t have experience in giving such lectures before, after listening to Mei Zizhong for a while, she had a general idea.

She smiled gently, and the crowd below felt a spring breeze on their faces, the sun’s warmth shining upon them.

”In the past few days, Senior Brother Mei, Senior Brother Zhao, Senior Sister Shang, and Senior Sister Zhu have already shared their alchemy experiences and some insights with you. I won’t repeat those. Since I’m here to talk about the Alchemy Dao today, I’ll tell you what the Alchemy Dao is.” Mu Qingge’s last two words were said with great strength.

Alchemy Dao!

Alchemy Dao?

The disciples below showed some confusion on their faces. They knew alchemy techniques and methods, but had never heard of the Alchemy Dao.

However, upon hearing Mu Qingge’s words, Mei Zizhong and the others immediately became serious.

Even Lou Chuanbai and the other Pill Masters shared the same reaction.

Speaking of the Alchemy Dao, among all the people here, only Mu Qingge was the most qualified!

Because she had already condensed her own Alchemy Dao and become a Holy Level Alchemist!

Everyone, whether disciples or Pill Masters, sat cross-legged, listening intently to Mu Qingge. Even though Mu Xuewu had never practiced alchemy, she sat down with the rest.

”... All things in the world have a path of formation. The Dao is essence, cause and effect, origin, and return. The blooming and withering of flowers is Dao, the rise and fall of the sun and moon is Dao, having three meals a day is also Dao. In cultivation, we pursue our own Dao, so even the elixir has its own Dao. The so-called Alchemy Dao is the different experiences and understandings of the path of alchemy by you, me, and every alchemist.”

This was Mu Qingge’s first discourse on Dao, and on Alchemy Dao.

It was not that she wanted to be different or to deliberately show off. She knew that Mei Zizhong and the others had the opportunity to continue exploring the twelve Alchemy Daos of the Alchemy Institute. But how many among the disciples and Pill Masters here could reach the Alchemy Institute in the Middle Ancient Realm?

Too many of them could only remain at the stage of mastery of alchemy techniques. They had no opportunity to come into contact with the Alchemy Dao!

Thus, Mu Qingge wished to plant a seed in their hearts here, to open their vision on the path of alchemy. Of course, what this seed might eventually become was unknown to her or to anyone.

But at the very least, she left behind a sliver of hope.

”... As the saying goes, ’To hear the Dao in the morning, one can die in the evening,’ and the same applies to the understanding of the Alchemy Dao. We follow the rules but must not be bound by them. Today, I will tell you about three kinds of Alchemy Dao.” Mu Qingge held up three fingers.

Too much information can be overwhelming and could impede their development instead.

Thus, Mu Qingge chose to speak about two of the twelve Alchemy Daos from the Alchemy Institute that were easier to understand, expressing her insights.

Her discourse went on until the moon hung high in the tree, yet everyone listened with great interest, without fatigue.

”My Alchemy Dao is the Heaven-defying Dao...” Mu Qingge’s throat was dry from speaking, and Mu Xuewu quickly passed her some water. After moistening her throat, Mu Qingge continued, ”Do you know what it means to defy heaven?”

Defy heaven?

What does it mean to defy heaven?

The disciples below shook their heads in confusion.

Mu Qingge asked, ”A person should have died—that was their fate. You used alchemy to save them, altering their destiny, that is defying heaven! Knowing something cannot be done but doing it anyway is defying heaven. If heaven seeks to extinguish me, I will fight against heaven—this too is defying heaven! We alchemists, with life and death in our hands, are inherently on a heaven-defying path, inherently challenging heaven and destiny!”

Boom—!

Suddenly, thunder rumbled in the night sky, and a bolt of lightning streaked across, illuminating everyone’s bodies. Most of them were in awe of Mu Qingge’s words, stunned and open-mouthed.

Yet, at that moment, they saw Mu Qingge standing under the lightning, her expression resolute and unyielding.

As if, even if the sky were to fall, it would not stop her heaven-defying path.

One day, she would trample this sky beneath her feet!

Defy heaven!

Defy heaven!

They had delved into alchemy techniques but never considered where their own Dao lay.

Mu Qingge’s words were enlightening to them, clearing up some confusion and opening their minds.

Mu Qingge taught about the Alchemy Dao for an entire day and night.

That night, lightning flashed and thunder roared, as if the heavens wanted to stop her from imparting her rebellious knowledge. Yet, no matter the clamoring or threats, even if lightning truly struck, Mu Qingge remained composed, speaking with unwavering calm, completely unaffected.

When she finished and drifted away, the disciples and Pill Masters of the Medicine Tower Branch remained seated, immersed in a peculiar realm. This realm was brought to them by Mu Qingge, as she enlightened them with her insights on their own Dao.

This realm could be called ”Enlightenment”!

Mei Zizhong and the other four approached Mu Qingge, who smiled and said, ”I originally wanted to chat with Master Lou, but it seems now is not the right time. Let’s go, we’ll talk next time when there’s a chance.”

The six of them returned to the Ancient Witch Country, prepared to use the Teleportation Array to go back to the Middle Ancient Realm.

Gazing at the royal palace of the Ancient Witch Country, Mu Qingge silently vowed, ’I will definitely bring your queen back!’

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Returning to the Middle Ancient Realm, Mu Qingge originally planned to visit Luoxing City, but the presence of Lian Qiao made her feel uneasy, so she followed Mei Zizhong and the others to the Alchemy Institute, while Mu Xuewu returned directly to the Sang Family.

Mu Qingge’s return surprised the president of the Alchemy Institute when he saw her.

However, upon seeing Mu Qingge’s stern expression, he sensed something and stood up to ask, ”Did the founder follow you, or is someone chasing you?”

Mu Qingge responded irritably, ”Both.”

Then, with a wave of her hand, Lian Qiao appeared before her, with a stern expression, evidently unhappy.

”Founder!” the Alchemy Institute’s president exclaimed.

He hadn’t noticed Lian Qiao’s departure. After Mu Qingge left, he even went to Lian Qiao’s courtyard to ask after her. Unexpectedly, it was all a trick by Lian Qiao.

Thankfully, Mu Qingge safely brought her back.

The Alchemy Institute’s president, looking grim, said to Lian Qiao, ”Founder, this cannot happen again!”

Lian Qiao glared at Mu Qingge, snorted, and ignored the Alchemy Institute’s president, turning to leave the room. The president watched her back with resignation, shaking his head.

Not until Lian Qiao’s figure disappeared from sight did he heavily sigh.

After collecting himself, he turned to Mu Qingge and said, ”Thank you.”

Mu Qingge shook her head, ”On my way out, people from the Divine Hall were chasing.” She then recounted the events that occurred in the Nine Springs Cave.

Of course, she spoke of what should be spoken, and refrained from mentioning what shouldn’t be.

The Alchemy Institute’s president, hearing her tale, furrowed his brows tightly. Tracking, he sneered, ”These greedy wolves! The Divine Hall is merely their lackey!”

He looked at Mu Qingge and assured her, ”I’ve already blocked the news of the Heaven-Burning Furnace at the Alchemy Conference. However, your concern is valid; you killed so many of the Divine Hall’s people, they’re bound to investigate sooner or later. If they trace it back, they’ll discover the Heaven-Burning Furnace is with you.”

Mu Qingge pursed her lips, knowing it was a matter of time.

”However, your only advantage is that they can’t openly act, because they know if they do, my Alchemy Institute won’t stand by idly.” The Alchemy Institute’s president reminded her.

This made Mu Qingge raise an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

The president smiled, ”Did you think I’d remain uninvolved?” Then, his gaze turned cold, a sudden burst of killing intent as he said, ”The Heaven-Burning Furnace is my master’s belonging; how can it be seized by scoundrels? Rest assured, if the Divine Hall openly targets you, my Alchemy Institute will stand with you in joint resistance.”

Mu Qingge nodded without falsely pushing away the offer. If she needed to confront the Divine Hall, she required the consolidation of power. Otherwise, she couldn’t resist alone.

”Do you need me to send people to protect you now?” The Alchemy Institute’s president proactively offered.

Mu Qingge smiled and declined, ”No need.”

”Very well, if you need anything, don’t hesitate to come to me.” The president gave his promise.

Mu Qingge nodded lightly.

This return to the Alchemy Institute was not without gain. Bringing Lian Qiao back and receiving the president’s promise added another layer of security for her in future battles against the Divine Hall.

”By the way, since you’re here, if you have time, you can visit the Ruishui River Bank.” Suddenly, the president suggested.

”Ruishui River Bank?” Mu Qingge was somewhat surprised.

She knew Ruishui was a river situated where the Yin Sea and an Earth Crack intersect in the extreme south of the East Continent, known as Ruishui. The East Continent has two seas, opposing each other, dividing into yin and yang.

But why should she go there?

Mu Qingge’s confusion prompted the Alchemy Institute’s president to exclaim in surprise, ”Don’t you know it’s time for the centennial event of Ruishui’s Daoist Technique?”

”Ruishui’s Daoist Technique?” Mu Qingge looked puzzled.

The president slowly shook his head, ”It seems you don’t know. Every time Ruishui’s Daoist Technique occurs, countless people are drawn to it. By meditating there for a while, one can achieve great breakthroughs.”

Mu Qingge’s eyes lit up with interest.

”If you want to go, you can accompany Xinghai.” The president reminded her again.

...

Leaving the president’s residence, Mu Qingge unsurprisingly encountered Yao Xinghai.

Without unnecessary small talk, he went straight to the point and said, ”Let’s go.”

Everyone wished to seize this time before entering the Divine Tomb, to improve their cultivation and strengthen themselves; wasting even a moment was intolerable.

That day, Mu Qingge set out with Yao Xinghai, leaving the Alchemy Institute, heading to Ruishui.

”What’s the meaning of Ruishui’s Daoist Technique?” On the way, Mu Qingge asked.

Yao Xinghai explained, ”It is said that Ruishui was formed by Daoist Techniques left by several Divine Clan experts during their sparring ten thousand years ago. Every hundred years, Ruishui manifests the exquisite techniques of the past, creating a world of its own. If one can comprehend it, they can greatly improve their cultivation and make significant breakthroughs.”

Mu Qingge raised her eyebrow subtly, intrigued, expectant, and somewhat skeptical, as she accompanied Yao Xinghai to Ruishui.

By the time they arrived, many people were already at Ruishui, seemingly attracted by the Daoist Technique.

Yet, Mu Qingge unexpectedly noticed a familiar figure among the crowd.

As she wondered who this person was, the person also saw her and approached, saying, ”I took the blame for you.”