Chapter 1002 - 87: Night Raid on the Ninefold Maze (24th Update)

Chapter 1002: Chapter 87: Night Raid on the Ninefold Maze (24th Update)

"I thought the Yue Domain’s Young Master would bring some unique gift, turns out I overestimated."

"I feel the same way, you’re not alone."

"Turns out it’s just some things casually bought at Wuhua City, how thoughtful indeed."

"You shouldn’t say that. They say the Yue Domain’s Young Master only traveled here uninvited."

"..."

Previously, those who wanted to get acquainted with Mu Qingge but were subtly blocked by Chu Nian, and had just suffered in front of the Wuhua God Emperor, now vented their pent-up grievances on Mu Qingge.

They dared not complain about the Wuhua God Emperor, but towards Mu Qingge, the Young Master, they had little regard.

Moreover, this Young Master was from the East Divine Land’s Yue Domain, not the Wuhua Domain.

Though these mocking voices were small, everyone in the hall was above the Spirit Cave Realm’s First Layer cultivation. Even the smallest whisper was crystal clear.

These taunts made Chu Nian slightly frown, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes.

She slowly turned her head, her phoenix eyes sending a warning glance to those ridiculing Mu Qingge.

Even though Chu Nian was a woman, her status was not only the daughter of the Wuhua God Emperor but also the Young Master of the Wuhua Domain. Furthermore, she was older than most people present here.

Therefore, when her gaze swept over them, the mocking crowd fell silent, avoiding her gaze unnaturally.

The hall gradually returned to calm.

Witnessing this scene, Mu Tianyin outside the hall turned dark and ominous, a fury as if ready to erupt at any moment.

He was pleased to see Mu Qingge humiliated, wished for her to be utterly disgraced. Yet, he disliked Chu Nian’s interference, especially if her interference was to help Mu Qingge out of a tight spot!

Why!

How could this lowly person attract Chu Nian’s favor?

Once the hall quieted down, Mu Qingge slightly smiled and said, "God Emperor, indeed these birthday gifts were bought from Wuhua City."

Her tone was exceedingly calm, neither servile nor overbearing, as if those mocking voices meant nothing to her.

Nevertheless, hearing her admit so ’openly,’ the crowd burst into an uproar.

Even the Wuhua God Emperor’s eyes slightly narrowed, his thoughts unreadable.

Chu Nian anxiously glanced at Mu Qingge, fearing she’d mess up the situation. Yet, a voice inside her said, ’Trust Mu Qingge, he can handle this.’

"So it really was bought from Wuhua City!"

"Isn’t this too dismissive of the Wuhua God Emperor?"

"Haha, casually picking up stuff in Wuhua City as if coming to Wuhua Palace for a free meal? Such thick skin."

"The funniest part is boldly admitting it!"

These sarcastic voices grew louder and louder.

With Mu Qingge admitting these items came from Wuhua City, they felt free to mock without restraint.

The piercing voices coated Chu Nian’s pretty face in thin ice, Yin Chen too coldly glanced at them.

Yet such warnings seemed ineffective, the voices didn’t diminish but increased.

Seeing Mu Qingge become the object of group ridicule, Mu Tianyin’s mood oddly improved. At the same time, he felt lucky that he wasn’t the one standing in the hall.

For his prepared birthday gifts were also bought from Wuhua City.

Mu Tianyin’s lips curled into a sneer, his eyes filled with ridicule and schadenfreude. He couldn’t help but glance at Chu Nian, seeing her cold expression, he inwardly thought, ’Look closely, does this match up to you? Lowly people remain lowly, even becoming a Young Master, they can’t shake off their inherent inferiority.’

Vaguely, an idea formed in his mind.

He seemed to want Mu Qingge to continue embarrassing herself in front of Chu Nian, so she would remember his worth.

"This Yue Domain’s Young Master is so perfunctory, indeed quite arrogant."

"Exactly! Since they came to celebrate the birthday, they should have prepared diligently; regardless of the gift’s quality, at least let the Wuhua God Emperor feel it."

Beside Mu Tianyin, some murmurs arose too.

The content of those murmurs filled him with pleasure.

In the hall, Chu Nian couldn’t help but look towards her father, and the Wuhua God Emperor, receiving his daughter’s pleading glance, was about to speak up for Mu Qingge when Mu Qingge spoke again—

In fact, the Wuhua God Emperor was somewhat disappointed with Mu Qingge’s prepared gifts.

But for his daughter’s face, he couldn’t just ignore them. Furthermore, there was the consideration for the Yue God Emperor as well.

Unexpectedly, Mu Qingge directly addressed him: "Wuhua God Emperor, I previously mentioned that I’m traveling here and visiting on a whim knowing of your long life. Therefore, I indeed did not prepare suitable gifts beforehand. Please forgive me."

Her tone was sincere, without any falsehood, or the slightest excuse-making, making the Wuhua God Emperor’s mood slightly ease as he replied, "No problem. The Young Master’s presence is more important than any birthday gift."

The Wuhua God Emperor actually said this!

Those words left the crowd utterly shocked.

It seemed like the words they just uttered were the fabrications of petty individuals!

The defense from the Wuhua God Emperor made Mu Tianyin’s aura turn cold once more.

His expression was somewhat ferocious, with hatred flickering constantly in his eyes.

Just when everyone thought Mu Qingge would take this as a step to retreat, she spoke again: "Thank you for Wuhua God Emperor’s favor, but since I’ve come to the birthday feast, it wouldn’t be appropriate to come without a gift. These are merely some specialties from Wuhua City, not really a proper birthday gift. The real birthday gift I want to give the God Emperor is actually here."

As she spoke, a jade bottle appeared in her hand with a flip.

The jade bottle was plain yet radiant, capturing everyone’s gaze the moment it appeared.

Even the Wuhua God Emperor straightened himself curiously, looking at the bottle in Mu Qingge’s hand, then back at her. Chu Nian did the same, filled with confusion when she saw Mu Qingge take out a porcelain bottle, unsure what she intended to do.

In the entire great hall, perhaps only Yin Chen and Mu Qingge herself knew what was inside the porcelain bottle in her hand.

Mu Qingge opened the bottle cap, and immediately a fragrance of elixir wafted out, quickly spreading throughout the great hall, allowing everyone to smell it.

"What a fragrant elixir aroma!"

"The scent really lifts one’s spirits."

"Wow! Just smelling this elixir aroma makes my body feel so much lighter, as if it has removed all my ailments!"

"Yes, yes! I feel the same way."

"You all too? I thought it was just my illusion!"

The people in the great hall couldn’t help but inhale deeply, wanting to take in more of the elixir aroma. Chu Nian took a breath too, immediately feeling warm and comfortable all over.

Some of the elixir aroma drifted outside through the open hall doors, allowing people standing outside to catch a whiff.

"So fragrant!"

"Indeed, it smells invigorating and seems to wash away today’s fatigue."

Conversations also started outside the hall.

This made Mu Tianyin’s expression even more unpleasant. He, too, smelled the elixir aroma and naturally felt its extraordinary nature. Thus, Mu Qingge, who could take out such an elixir, made him even more envious.

The Wuhua God Emperor felt the rich elixir aroma circling the tip of his nose, making him take a deep breath. Instantly, he felt some of the old injuries in his body show signs of recovery.

Suddenly, a bright light burst from his eyes as he asked in surprise: "What kind of elixir is this!"

"This is a birthday gift I prepared for the Wuhua God Emperor, a Holy Level Perfect Quality Nine Revolutions Life Nourishing Pill," Mu Qingge said with a smile, closing the cap of the porcelain bottle in her hand.

"What did you say? A Holy Level Perfect Quality Elixir!" The Wuhua God Emperor displayed a look of astonishment.

Even Chu Nian was surprised, looking at Mu Qingge.

If they were like this, the others in the hall were even more overwhelmed.

Those who had previously mocked Mu Qingge were now dumbstruck, frozen in place as if they had been immobilized and unable to move an inch.

What did she say?

A Holy Level... Perfect Quality Elixir?

The efficacy of the elixir was no longer their focus. They were concerned about how Mu Qingge could calmly present such a level of elixir.

"It’s a small birthday gift, I hope the God Emperor won’t dislike it." Mu Qingge said, using her divine power to gently lift the porcelain bottle and let it float towards the Wuhua God Emperor.

Excitedly, the Wuhua God Emperor grabbed it, hastily opening the bottle cap, examining it carefully, his eyes bursting with light as he exclaimed in delight, "It really is a Holy Level Elixir!"

The Wuhua God Emperor, who hadn’t shown much expression all evening, finally broke into a smile.

It was clear he was very satisfied with Mu Qingge’s birthday gift.

’Holy Level Elixir! It really is a Holy Level Elixir!’

Outside the hall, Mu Tianyin nearly crushed his own hand bones, as the hate in his eyes refracted elsewhere.

"Young Master."

At this moment, Mu Lin and Mu Shan returned, squeezing back to Mu Tianyin’s side.

Unaware of what happened in the hall, they conveyed the gathered intelligence to him.

"Young Master, in the Divine Emperor Palace, there is a Nine Curves Maze, known as a forbidden area that none but the Wuhua God Emperor may enter, not even Princess Chu Nian." Mu Lin quickly reported.

Mu Tianyin’s eyes lifted, murmuring silently in his heart, ’Nine Curves Maze.’

In the hall, amidst everyone’s shock and the Wuhua God Emperor’s satisfaction, Mu Qingge returned to her seat.

After accepting Mu Qingge’s birthday gift, the Wuhua God Emperor announced the start of the feast.

Finally, Mu Tianyin could join everyone in entering the Divine Emperor Palace to celebrate the Wuhua God Emperor’s birthday. Of course, the Wuhua God Emperor would not notice him, nor would Chu Nian.

The banquet lasted until midnight, with everyone having drunk quite a bit.

Mu Qingge took the excuse of being drunk to leave early. Throughout the night, she indeed drank so much that even Chu Nian felt heartache for her.

However, at the moment she was assisted out of the Divine Emperor Palace by Yin Chen, in a hidden corner, she suddenly vanished, and another person appeared out of thin air, supported by Yin Chen, returning to the side hall.