Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort

Chapter 722 - 157: Qingge, Who Do You Like? (2)

Ji Pianpian’s bright eyes were eagerly fixed on Ying Ze.

It seemed that under such a gaze, rejecting it would bring a sense of guilt, as if committing some unforgivable crime. With two bystanders fanning the flames, he eventually nodded.

Having secured Ying Ze’s promise, Ji Pianpian wisely stopped pressing. She took the tray from the maid behind her and placed it on the stone table in front of the three of them.

At this point, they noticed that the tray held three plates of exquisite pastries.

Upon seeing this, Ji Yaohua’s eyes immediately sparkled. He reached out to grab some, introducing to the other two, "These are Pianpian’s specialty pastries, even I rarely get to enjoy them, you two are quite lucky!"

However, just as his hand was halfway there, Ji Pianpian smacked it back.

He looked at Ji Pianpian with a face full of grievance, but she pouted playfully and said, "These are prepared for Young Master Ying and City Lord Mu."

"Can’t I have some? I am your brother, your real brother!" Ji Yaohua complained bitterly.

Mu Qingge smiled lightly and picked up a pastry, saying to Ji Pianpian, "Thank you." Then, turning to Ying Ze, "Thank you."

Ying Ze looked puzzled, asking, "Why are you thanking me?"

Ji Yaohua teased, "It’s because of your good fortune that Qingge gets to enjoy these delicacies!"

With this teasing, a hint of embarrassment crossed Ying Ze’s usually stoic face, and a blush appeared on Ji Pianpian’s cheeks. After arranging the pastries neatly, she brought some cleansing tea and withdrew with her maid.

The pastries made by Ji Pianpian melted in the mouth, with a hint of fragrance without being overly sweet. Even Mu Qingge, who typically didn’t like sweets, found them delicious.

Feeling playful, Mu Qingge quipped to Ying Ze, "Miss Ji is indeed very virtuous, marrying her would be a good deal."

"Yes, indeed! Qingge has a keen eye." Ji Yaohua said with a grin, not forgetting to grab and eat a pastry himself.

Ying Ze also held half a pastry in his hand, the other half in his mouth.

The fragrant sensation in his mouth was not unpleasant to him.

Originally, he didn’t like this kind of pastry, but since Ji Pianpian personally handed it to him with hopeful eyes, he complied for some reason.

Listening to the two’s continuous teasing, he couldn’t help but retort, "If you find her virtuous, why not marry her yourself?"

Mu Qingge sighed and shook her head, "Unfortunately, there is no fate between Miss Ji and me. She doesn’t fancy me, and I can’t be the one to break up a pair."

Ying Ze, lacking her eloquence, could only let out a cold snort at her words.

At this point, Ji Yaohua suddenly turned to Mu Qingge and asked, "Qingge, do you have anyone you like?"

Mu Qingge was taken aback.

Ying Ze, upon hearing this, also looked at her.

Both he and Ji Yaohua stared at Mu Qingge, curious about her answer.

Under their gaze, Mu Qingge nodded.

To their surprise, her nod seemed to shock them, and their eyes widened in a sort of panic.

Seeing their reaction, Mu Qingge couldn’t help but twitch the corner of her mouth.

Internally, she grumbled, ’What’s with that expression? They asked, she answered honestly, yet they gave her such a reaction? Can’t she like someone?’

"What do you mean by this?" Mu Qingge’s face darkened as she asked.

Ji Yaohua quickly faked a few coughs to cover up his shock and embarrassment. He said with a sheepish smile, "We thought you’d shake your head. After all, you have many beauties around you, but we’ve never seen you involved with anyone. We didn’t expect you to actually have someone in mind."

Ying Ze nodded in agreement with Ji Yaohua’s view.

Mu Qingge also uncharacteristically cleared her throat. This was the first time she discussed her personal feelings with people who were neither relatives nor subordinates.

"I’m really curious, what kind of peerless beauty managed to capture your heart?" Ji Yaohua asked with a gossiping look towards Mu Qingge.

"Ahem, indeed very stunning, flawless in appearance." Mu Qingge avoided Ji Yaohua’s gaze as she replied.

Her answer immediately piqued Ji Yaohua’s curiosity, and he pressed further, "Being merely beautiful wouldn’t be enough to win your heart, right? Tell us, is this person gentle, understanding, and sympathetic, who managed to ensnare your heart?"

As he spoke, he made a suggestive grasping gesture.

Mu Qingge thought about his description... gentle? Understanding? Sympathetic?... Hmm, seemed quite like Lord Mo.

Consequently, she nodded.

Her eyes drifted to the golden palace bell tied at her waist.

’This palace bell hasn’t rung for a while, could it be that he’s very busy recently?’ Mu Qingge frowned slightly, but soon let it go.

She wasn’t one of those maiden girls constantly yearning for their lover’s sweet nothings.

Anyway, they were both busy people, and they’d naturally get in touch once things settled.

"Qingge, Qingge?"

As Mu Qingge drifted off, she suddenly heard Ji Yaohua calling her continuously.

She snapped back to reality and looked at him.

"Are you okay? Why did you suddenly space out?" Ji Yaohua asked with concern. Suddenly, he laughed ambiguously, "Is it because mentioning your sweetheart made you miss them? I say, we are brothers, you’ve hidden your sweetheart too well if there’s not even a whisper about them. Are you afraid we’ll meet and compete with you over them?"

Mu Qingge shook her head amusedly and explained, "I just suddenly remembered something." What nonsense, would she really worry about them competing with her over Si Mo?

Ugh, she was very clear that Si Mo didn’t swing that way!

"We should talk about serious matters now." Finally, Ying Ze spoke up, interrupting Ji Yaohua’s probing about Mu Qingge’s sweetheart.

At the mention of serious matters, Ji Yaohua also restrained his playful expression, and Mu Qingge regained her composure.

The Divine Demon Ancient Battlefield was not a place for fun!

"Since the matters at home have been settled, let’s set a time to depart." Ji Yaohua said.

Mu Qingge calculated in her mind; half a year later, she and Mei Zizhong needed to rush to the East Continent Alchemy Academy, which meant this trip to the Divine Demon Ancient Battlefield couldn’t exceed half a year.

Taking into account the round-trip travel time, even with Little Cai, it would take some time.

The remaining time was indeed very limited.

"It’s best to depart within two days," Mu Qingge said solemnly.

These two days allow each of them to prepare, which should be just about right.

Ying Ze nodded to show his agreement.

Ji Yaohua then said, "Alright! Then let’s set it for two days later. Coincidentally, the old man will take Pianpian to the East Continent tomorrow, so we can leave without needing to explain."

"You’re planning to hide this from your family?" Mu Qingge asked in surprise.

Ji Yaohua laughed, "Not just me, if you don’t believe it, ask Ying Ze. He surely used me as an excuse to leave home without telling his family he’s going to the Divine Demon Ancient Battlefield."

Mu Qingge looked at Ying Ze, and although he remained silent, his intentions were clear.

"Why hide it from your family?" Mu Qingge asked curiously.

Ji Yaohua said, "If they find out, I’m afraid we won’t be able to go to the Ancient Battlefield."

"The Ancient Battlefield is a forbidden place for the Middle Ancient Realm, yet it constantly lures people to approach it," Ying Ze spoke up.

Mu Qingge paused, carefully pondering the words spoken by the two.

"To gain strength, you must constantly challenge yourself," Ying Ze said again.

"By the way, Qingge, what is your current cultivation level? I know Ying Ze is at Silver Realm Sixth Layer, and this trip to the Divine Demon Ancient Battlefield is probably to find a breakthrough feeling. What about you?" Ji Yaohua asked.

Mu Qingge lifted her gaze to the two, seeing Ying Ze also looking over, she answered, "Golden Realm First Layer, just recently broke through."

"What! Golden Realm First Layer! Good heavens, weren’t you at Silver Realm Third Layer two years ago? Is your rank-up not a bit too fast? You’ve actually caught up with me!" Ji Yaohua exclaimed in shock.

It was two years ago that he scraped together money to buy a Divine Level Elixir for breakthrough from Mu Qingge, spent half a year in seclusion, and then broke into the Golden Realm.

As for her, she silently surpassed him to reach the same realm. How unfair!

He looked at Mu Qingge as if he saw a ghost!

Ying Ze was also extremely shocked; he always considered Mu Qingge as a competitor and was waiting for her to grow up to have a proper match at the same level, but he didn’t expect Mu Qingge to silently surpass him! This deeply affected him and further solidified his desire to become stronger.

"Come on! Let’s have a match!" Suddenly, Ji Yaohua stood up and said to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow and looked at him. Her gaze flashed, then she looked at Ying Ze, and sure enough, that guy’s eyes also held the fire of eagerness.

"Why fight?" Mu Qingge refused.

Ji Yaohua, however, insisted, "We had a match before, but at that time, the difference in realms made it unsatisfying. Now, we are both at Golden Realm First Layer, so we can have a proper fight."

Mu Qingge blinked and looked at him, saying, "With departure imminent, shouldn’t we be conserving our energy?"

Ji Yaohua replied, "It’s just a spar, not life or death, no harm done."

Then, with a wave of his hand, he held his fan and challenged Mu Qingge, "Now, our weapons are of the same level, couldn’t be fairer!"

After saying this, he looked at Ying Ze, seemingly asking for his opinion.

Ying Ze stood up silently, looked earnestly at Mu Qingge and said, "From the first time we fought, I knew you were a rare opponent. But, at that time, your cultivation level was too low for a proper match, leaving me rather disappointed. I’ve been waiting for the day your level matches mine, but I didn’t expect you to surpass me. Today, I also want to challenge you."

Their words left Mu Qingge at a loss of whether to laugh or cry.

She moved her gaze between them and finally spread her hands saying, "So, are you saying today’s match will definitely happen?"

Ji Yaohua and Ying Ze nodded in agreement.

Mu Qingge tentatively asked, "No negotiation?"

They shook their heads in unison.

Mu Qingge took a deep breath, stood up and said, "Then let’s fight."