Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort

Chapter 815: Chapter 250: To Hear the Way at Dawn, to Die at Dusk (2 Updates)

"Let’s go."

Mu Qingge deeply experienced Mei Zizhong’s eagerness.

Anyone obsessed with Alchemy would be unable to contain their excitement at the mention of the Alchemy Dao and would want to see it quickly.

Zhao Nanxing stood up and joked, "It’s rare to see Senior Brother Mei so excited."

Being teased, Mei Zizhong showed a shy smile, but the urgency in his eyes was not concealed at all. If he wasn’t waiting for Mu Qingge, he probably would have rushed into the Inner City long ago.

Zhu Ling chimed in, "Don’t tease Senior Brother Mei, when we first arrived, we were also impatient at the mention of Alchemy Dao."

"Let’s go, let’s go. It’s still early, after taking you to see it, we can return to the Outer City for a good meal," Zhao Nanxing said with a smile.

Mu Qingge hadn’t had a chance to take a good look at her courtyard, and the group hurried to the Inner City again.

On the way, Mu Qingge intentionally walked with Zhao Nanxing and said teasingly, "Senior Brother Zhao, how are you and Senior Sister Shang?" She hadn’t forgotten that Zhao Nanxing had always harbored unique feelings for Shang Zisu.

Years ago in Linchuan, things hadn’t worked out, but now after five years together in the Middle Ancient Realm, there should have been some progress, right?

Unexpectedly, as soon as she spoke, Zhao Nanxing showed a bitter smile and sighed incessantly.

His sighs bewildered Mu Qingge. She thought internally, ’No way! I rarely gossip, and it turns out to be this poorly progressing situation?’

Zhao Nanxing’s expression didn’t look like he had won the beauty over.

Previously, she was busy with the assessment and had no chance to ask, but she didn’t expect that this inquiry would actually stir up Zhao Nanxing’s sad memories.

"Ah, Qingge, your Senior Brother is so unfortunate!" Zhao Nanxing said mournfully.

"..." Mu Qingge didn’t know what to say.

Suddenly, she felt that gossiping wasn’t that fun after all.

Look, she just stabbed Zhao Nanxing in the heart.

Zhao Nanxing shook his head slowly and, since someone finally inquired, he took the chance to vent, "Is your Senior Sister Shang’s heart made of stone? That’s not right, she was moved by you back then, wasn’t she? Or do I not look handsome enough or not suit her taste?"

Zhao Nanxing touched his cheek, appearing disheartened.

"..." Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched fiercely, suddenly feeling that her resourceful Senior Brother Zhao was gone. What does it mean to not look handsome enough? Not meeting Shang Zisu’s taste? Does she think he’s food?

Also... ahem, the feelings Shang Zisu had for her had long been redirected!

"Senior Brother Zhao, you have to work hard. Isn’t there a saying that a good woman fears a clingy man?" Mu Qingge comforted.

"A good woman fears a clingy man?" Zhao Nanxing frowned, carefully pondering Mu Qingge’s words.

Mu Qingge laughed awkwardly and closed her mouth.

She didn’t know how she came up with that saying.

Suddenly, Zhao Nanxing grabbed her wrist, looked at her seriously, and asked, "Qingge, is that how the Holy King pursued you?"

Uh...

Mu Qingge didn’t expect to draw trouble to herself.

Yet, facing Zhao Nanxing’s earnest questioning, she couldn’t lie. She coughed twice to cover her awkwardness and nodded, "Sort of."

At the same time, she internally ridiculed herself, ’What do you mean sort of? It’s clearly true! Geez! Back when Si Mo kept pestering her, forcing her to confront her own feelings, she might still be clueless about emotions. How could she think about matters of the heart when she’s so busy?’

Mu Qingge’s answer made Zhao Nanxing’s eyes light up.

He seemed greatly encouraged, thanking Mu Qingge, "I understand! Thank you, Qingge! And, if you get the chance, thank the Holy King for me."

With that, he walked towards Shang Zisu, head held high and full of fighting spirit.

Mu Qingge stood there, stunned, completely unaware of what Zhao Nanxing understood.

"Zisu, come with me," Zhao Nanxing rushed to Shang Zisu, reaching out to block her path.

Shang Zisu stared at him in surprise, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion.

Yet Zhao Nanxing didn’t retreat; instead, he gritted his teeth and grabbed Shang Zisu’s wrist. In her shock, he said to Zhu Ling, "Please, Sister Zhu, take Senior Brother Mei and Qingge. I need to speak with Zisu."

Zhu Ling was startled by Zhao Nanxing’s actions but was quick-witted enough. Seeing this scene, her eyes curved like crescents as she nodded repeatedly.

Zhao Nanxing pulled Shang Zisu quickly in another direction.

Shang Zisu didn’t even have time to react to what was happening and was dragged away by Zhao Nanxing. With cultivation not as strong as his, she could only be led away passively.

After they walked away, Zhu Ling moved to Mu Qingge’s side, laughingly teased, "Qingge, what on earth did you say to that fool Zhao Nanxing?"

Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched, "Senior Brother Zhao is not foolish."

Zhu Ling laughed, "Yes, he seems clever on usual days, but whenever he encounters Zisu, he becomes a fool. This sudden enlightenment of his, did you perhaps tell him something?"

"Ahem." Mu Qingge lowered her eyes, concealing her guilty conscience. She said to Zhu Ling, "Sister Zhu, let’s go as well."

...

Shang Zisu was brought by Zhao Nanxing to a secluded place where people normally don’t come.

Their figures were obscured by the shade of trees and buildings. At this moment, Shang Zisu finally freed her hand from Zhao Nanxing’s grasp, rubbing her wrist, and looked at him with a hint of anger in her beautiful eyes.

Zhao Nanxing remained unmoved, taking a deep breath, he said to Shang Zisu, "Zisu, you’ve always known my feelings for you, and I have never changed. Today, I just want to ask you, do I have a place in your heart?"

This sudden confession made panic appear in Shang Zisu’s eyes.

She subconsciously wanted to escape, to leave this uncomfortable environment. However, just as she moved, Zhao Nanxing pulled her back, holding her arms, and said, "Zisu, I’m not forcing you to make a statement. I just want to tell you that I like you, and if you have not fallen for someone else, I will keep pursuing you until you like me too."

After speaking, he felt something was wrong. He immediately corrected himself, "No! I don’t want you to like anyone else, I only want you to like me!"

His strong stance today left Shang Zisu somewhat dumbfounded.

The Zhao Nanxing from before would only silently wait and never revealed his feelings so openly, nor did he display such an overwhelming, uncompromising attitude.

"I... you should forget about me." A trace of struggle flashed in Shang Zisu’s eyes, she turned her face aside, and said painfully.

Her answer struck Zhao Nanxing as if he had been hit by lightning.

He felt his heart tear apart, and asked hoarsely, "Why?"

Shang Zisu struggled free from Zhao Nanxing’s hands, turned her back on him, holding back her tears, and choked out, "I am no longer pure, I will never marry in this life."

In her heart, she could never forget the humiliation she had suffered.

Though Mu Qingge’s timely arrival prevented her from losing her chastity, her body had still been defiled. How could she still be considered pure and virtuous?

Zhao Nanxing deserved a better woman, not someone with a taint like her.

Suddenly, from behind her, came a melancholic laugh, "So, all these years you’ve kept your distance from me because of this?"

Shang Zisu was stunned, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Since Zhao Nanxing had spoken his true feelings today, she had no choice but to resolve the knot in her heart. Just thinking that Zhao Nanxing might give up his obsession with her, or perhaps fall for another woman soon, made her heart ache intensely.

Suddenly, Zhao Nanxing forcibly turned Shang Zisu around, making her face him. He suddenly leaned down towards her, catching her by surprise.

Shang Zisu was startled and leaned back, only to find herself against a cold wall.

And Zhao Nanxing’s figure descended, and amidst her shock, he fiercely kissed her lips.

Shang Zisu’s eyes widened, momentarily forgetting to struggle, feeling as if her mind had exploded. Zhao Nanxing kissed her hard until her lips swelled, then released her, resting his forehead against hers, and whispered, "I’ve decided that you’re the one for me in this life. Even if you are no longer pure, you’re destined to be my wife."

Before, he thought she didn’t like him, so he repressed his emotions. Now that he discerned the deeper meaning in her words, how could he continue to restrain his feelings?

Hearing his words, Shang Zisu was stunned on the spot, unable to respond.

...

"Within the Inner Courtyard of the Alchemy Institute, there are twelve Shadow Walls. Each Shadow Wall represents a lifetime of experience from an Alchemy Master. Every day, numerous disciples come to observe them, but how much they can comprehend depends entirely on themselves." Zhu Ling brought Mu Qingge and Mei Zizhong to the place where the twelve Shadow Walls were and introduced them.

"Twelve Shadow Walls, representing the lifetime of experience of twelve Alchemy Masters." Mu Qingge was struck with awe. This was indeed an invaluable treasure!

Not just her, even Mei Zizhong’s eyes were bursting with delight.

He didn’t say much, quickly moving towards one of the Shadow Walls, sitting cross-legged like others, facing the Shadow Wall.

Mu Qingge looked at the Shadow Walls, each with marks of cuts on its surface, yet it was very smooth. But as for the claimed lifetime of experience of the Alchemy Masters... she couldn’t see it.

Zhu Ling explained, "Every Shadow Wall can only be seen once you sit in front of it."

Mu Qingge nodded in understanding.

Suddenly, from a distance, came a burst of crazed laughter.

"Hahahahahahaha—! I understand! I understand! After sitting here for ten years, I finally understand the Alchemy in this Shadow Wall!"

Mu Qingge and Zhu Ling looked toward the source of the sound and saw, in front of a Shadow Wall, an Inner Courtyard Disciple standing up frantically. His temples were streaked with white hair, and he looked haggard and abnormal.

Soon, Protectors arrived, carrying him away.

Along the way, his laughter continued, sending a chill down one’s spine.

Zhu Ling said, "Though the Shadow Walls are good, they can easily unsettle one’s mind. If someone gets obsessed, they might end up like that person just now. I’ve heard that someone vomited blood and died after comprehending the Alchemy in a Shadow Wall."

’Having heard the Dao in the morning, one can die content in the evening.’ For some reason, this phrase suddenly popped into Mu Qingge’s mind.

At this time, she heard Zhu Ling say, "It’s said that in the history of the Alchemy Institute, the person who comprehended the twelve Shadow Walls in the shortest time was Yao Xinghai. He only took three years to comprehend the twelve different Alchemies."