Chapter 1102 - 187: A Forced Melon Doesn’t Taste Sweet (4 Updates)

Chapter 1102: Chapter 187: A Forced Melon Doesn’t Taste Sweet (4 Updates)

"Your implication is that I’m old, isn’t it?" Li Yuan suddenly put down the comb in her hand, turned around, and looked at Mu Qingge coldly.

"No." Mu Qingge’s smile at the corner of her mouth remained unchanged, decisively denying.

Well, although that was indeed what she meant.

It was best if Li Yuan could understand, but she wouldn’t admit it, giving her no excuse to counter her.

Li Yuan’s gaze darkened, she slowly stood up, and gracefully walked towards Mu Qingge.

As she got closer, the fragrance on her body wafted over.

At this moment, the scent on her body was very strong, even more intense than what was sensed during the day.

This fragrance made Mu Qingge furrow her brows tightly. The previous uncertainty was now completely certain. She raised her eyes, her gaze clear and bright, and fell upon Li Yuan.

Her unabashed gaze caused Li Yuan to sneer with disdain and say, "Men are nothing but bad things."

Having said that, she turned around, walked to the side, and picked up a piece of outerwear, draping it over herself.

Mu Qingge was taken aback, analyzing the meaning of her words in her mind.

Li Yuan put on the outer garment and suddenly said, "You men never understand the good things done for you, instead hurting a woman’s heart." Her words were filled with resentment, seemingly directed at Mu Qingge but in reality, appearing as if she was venting.

Mu Qingge’s eyes flashed, she curled her lips into a faint smile and said, "Is that what the Divine Emperor wants to express?"

Li Yuan walked to the bedside, leaning against the window pane, gazing at the night outside. She didn’t look at Mu Qingge, merely said softly, "I want to say, why must there be men in this world? I have a close friend who once fell in love with a man..."

While Li Yuan started telling the story, Mu Qingge’s gaze discreetly swept the surroundings. She had identified what scent Li Yuan was using and knew its purpose, naturally she wouldn’t miss out on the chance to take advantage.

When her gaze landed on a fragrance box beside the dressing table, her eyes lit up, and she raised her eyes to look at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan was still talking to herself, completely oblivious to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge approached her, seeming as if she was enthralled by her story, unknowingly getting closer. Li Yuan noticed Mu Qingge’s approach, raised her lips in a smug smile, but failed to notice that when Mu Qingge passed by the dressing table, a wisp of white smoke slipped from her hand and into the gap of the fragrance box.

This fragrance box contained Li Yuan’s cosmetics, and given Li Yuan’s vanity, she’d likely use them every day. This was exactly the result Mu Qingge desired.

Having quietly completed all this, Mu Qingge walked behind Li Yuan, listening to her story.

"My friend was deeply in love with that man, willing to do anything for him, even committing betrayal against her kin, just to be good to him. But, unexpectedly, after all she sacrificed for a man, that man turned his back on her." Li Yuan suddenly turned around, looking at Mu Qingge with eyes revealing a hint of ferocity, asking, "Do you think such a man deserves to be killed? Doesn’t he deserve to die?"

Her words immediately made Mu Qingge connect the dots to Si Mo.

Is this the ’story’ between Si Mo and Li Yuan? Mu Qingge felt uncomfortable. Even though she knew all this narrative was more due to Li Yuan’s imagination, it still made her feel displeased.

"Divine Emperor, a forcibly twisted melon is not sweet," Mu Qingge said lightly.

"What does that mean! If it was forced, why did he bother her in the first place?" Li Yuan shouted, filled with resentment.

"Bother?" Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow, her expression growing playful.

"Exactly! Bother!" Li Yuan exclaimed fiercely. Previously, she had used the story of a close friend to mask her pain, but now, the exposure of her true emotions clearly revealed who the close friend in her story was. "If he hadn’t bothered her, how could she, with her noble, sacred status, forsake all and go mad for him?"

"What did he do?" Mu Qingge asked calmly.

She wasn’t doubting Si Mo, she was just curious about what exactly Si Mo had done to make Li Yuan misunderstand so deeply.

"What did he do?" Li Yuan sneered coldly. She tried desperately to search through her memories but couldn’t find a satisfactory answer. "What did he do? What did he do..." She covered her face with both hands, her expression becoming panicked, repeatedly questioning herself, "What did he do to me... what did he do..."

Mu Qingge frowned and stepped back.

"No—!" Suddenly, Li Yuan went berserk and waved her sleeve.

The aura of the Saint Realm surged like a massive wave, Mu Qingge quickly retreated to avoid being caught in an embarrassing and vulnerable position.

’This crazy woman!’ she thought to herself.

The commotion in the room attracted the attention of the female officials outside.

They rushed in, only to be sternly ordered by Li Yuan, "All of you, get out!"

The female officials dared not defy her and hurriedly retreated.

In the room, there were still only Li Yuan and Mu Qingge. Li Yuan’s emotions were still in a state of madness, while Mu Qingge became secretly vigilant.

"Why doesn’t he like me? How could there be a man on this earth who doesn’t like me? So many people like me, admire me, are infatuated with me, hope to win me over. I disdain them all, wanting only him, yet he is so cruel, so heartless and ungrateful!" Li Yuan’s hands were braced on the windowpane, her steps faltering slightly. Her eyes, looking into the distance, were filled with hatred.

Mu Qingge gave an almost imperceptible sorrowful shake of her head, preparing to leave this place.

However, her foot had just moved when Li Yuan turned her gaze over, staring intently at her. Being locked in her gaze, Mu Qingge paused her departure.

"You are the only man I’ve seen who can vie with him in appearance," Li Yuan suddenly said to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge narrowed her eyes slightly, inwardly grumbling, "Is Si Mo? No, in my heart, none can compare to him."

Li Yuan continued, "Although your cultivation is not as advanced as his, you are the young Divine Emperor of Huan Yue Domain, and sooner or later you will become the Divine Emperor. I’ve heard of your feats. In just a few years, you’ve managed to stir up a huge commotion in the Four Seas Divine Land; you’re indeed extraordinary."

"Thank you for the praise, Divine Emperor," Mu Qingge’s eyes flashed, speaking indifferently.

"As long as you agree to one condition, I can help you become the most dazzling existence in the Four Seas Divine Land in the shortest possible time, to ascend the throne of the Divine Emperor and become the foremost in the Four Seas Divine Land!" Li Yuan said to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge raised her gaze, looking at her in puzzlement.

Seemingly asking, what kind of condition would lead to such generous returns?

Li Yuan’s crazy demeanor toned down, revealing a noble smile once more, "I only want you to admit publicly that you’re infatuated with me, admiring me, and want to marry me as your wife."

Mu Qingge couldn’t help but laugh, she looked at Li Yuan and lightly said, "Divine Emperor, I mentioned earlier, a forcibly twisted melon is not sweet."