Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort

"Ancestor, please calm your anger!" Yao Xinghai’s voice came from outside the curtain.

This sentence caused a cold light to flash in Mu Qingge’s eyes, making them bright, and she suddenly stood up.

The little girl’s hand was almost able to touch Mu Qingge’s face, but was suddenly interrupted by Yao Xinghai. Her delicate and lovely little face instantly turned hideous and terrifying, yelling at the silhouette outside the curtain, "Get out——!"

An invisible wave of energy suddenly burst forth, directly shredding the layers of curtains. The shattered cloth pieces flew chaotically throughout the room, and the force did not stop, directly attacking Yao Xinghai’s chest as he stood in the room.

Yao Xinghai did not dodge but took the blow head-on.

The force nearly caved in his chest, and his body flew backward, unable to suppress a mouthful of fresh blood which spurted out.

Yao Xinghai fell to the ground, clutching his chest as he stood up, kneeling on one knee, with his other hand clenched into a fist, supporting himself to not fall.

He raised his head and saw Mu Qingge and the little girl.

Mu Qingge also saw the bloodstain remaining at the corner of his mouth.

"Ancestor?" Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed slightly, murmuring the words thoughtfully.

Her gaze fell upon the little girl beside her.

The little girl glanced at her and suddenly flicked her hand irritably, shooing them away, "Go, go, go... all of you leave... don’t obstruct my view!" With that, she turned and walked towards the bed.

"Thank you, Ancestor." Yao Xinghai gritted his teeth and stood up, giving Mu Qingge a meaningful look.

Mu Qingge suppressed the doubts in her heart and followed Yao Xinghai out.

Upon exiting the room, Yao Xinghai immediately swallowed an elixir. In the courtyard, due to the little girl’s earlier rage, Xiao Guan was leading the servants, all kneeling on the ground, trembling.

Mu Qingge’s gaze swept around as she followed Yao Xinghai out of the magnificently decorated courtyard.

Having walked some distance, Yao Xinghai opened his mouth and spat out another mouthful of contaminated blood.

Mu Qingge frowned but said nothing.

After wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Yao Xinghai said, "It’s just a mouthful of bad blood; spitting it out will be fine." After speaking, he paused, then laughed, "I almost forgot, you’re already an Alchemist; how could you not understand?"

"Did you specifically come to save me?" Mu Qingge asked.

Yao Xinghai smiled, regaining his usual calm demeanor. "Our Alchemy Conference competition hasn’t begun, and the journey to the Divine Tomb isn’t confirmed; naturally, I can’t let anything happen to you."

"Having such a sufficient reason, I’ll retract my thanks then." Mu Qingge’s gaze swept over him.

Yao Xinghai raised an eyebrow, "No need for thanks."

"What exactly is she?" Mu Qingge pondered for a moment before asking the question in her heart.

Yao Xinghai took a deep breath, gazing into the distance, "This matter was originally a secret of the Alchemy Institute. Besides the director and the masters, I’m the only one among the disciples who knows."

As he spoke, he glanced at Mu Qingge, "Since you’re involved now, I’ll reveal a little to you. However, I can’t say much more."

Mu Qingge frowned. Yao Xinghai’s words suddenly gave her a feeling of not wanting to know.

Once things involve ’secrets,’ they often tangle up a mess of issues. She didn’t want to get embroiled in the hidden matters of the Alchemy Institute, making trouble for herself.

However, if she didn’t ask, she felt that today’s incident wasn’t the end. The way the little girl looked at her suggested she would appear again.

"All I can tell you is, she’s not human," Yao Xinghai suddenly said.

"..." What kind of answer is that? Mu Qingge was taken aback.

Not human?

Then what is she?

Yao Xinghai pursed his lips and said, "You heard the way I addressed her just now."

Mu Qingge nodded silently.

Yao Xinghai continued, "In the Alchemy Institute, everyone who knows her identity addresses her this way."

"..." Mu Qingge was silent. She originally thought this demonic girl was a well-backed female disciple within the Alchemy Institute, but she didn’t expect her to have such a noble identity.

No wonder, no wonder she behaves so recklessly in the Alchemy Institute, and no one dares to interfere.

"Why does she capture those men? What about Xiao Guan..." Mu Qingge asked.

Yao Xinghai smiled wryly, "She’s merely lonely and won’t actually do anything. As for Xiao Guan’s matter... it’s not quite like the rumors outside."

Mu Qingge frowned, thinking to herself, ’Could there be more to it?’

Yao Xinghai placed his hands behind his back and sighed, "Ancestor enjoys looking at handsome men, but it’s not as scandalous as outsiders imagine. Those who are beaten and discarded were because they offended her. As for Xiao Guan, although he initially resisted when captured, he later sneaked into Ancestor’s bed, which is why in her anger she..."

Mu Qingge twitched a corner of her mouth.

This version is even harder to accept, isn’t it?

Even though Yao Xinghai repeatedly called her Ancestor, this demonic girl clearly appeared as a few-years-old child, and yet Xiao Guan harbored feelings for her?

’Hehe, truly, there are all sorts of wonders in the world.’ Mu Qingge sighed inwardly. If what Yao Xinghai said was true, then Xiao Guan truly isn’t worth any sympathy.

...

After parting with Yao Xinghai, Mu Qingge calmed her feelings and returned to her residence.

As soon as she entered, she saw Zhao Nanxing and the others anxiously waiting for her. Seeing her return safely, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Qingge, are you okay? Did that demonic girl trouble you?" Zhao Nanxing immediately asked.

Zhu Ling also asked, "Is this matter over?"

"Qingge, whatever you decide, we are with you." Shang Zisu said with determined eyes.

Mei Zizhong also walked over to Mu Qingge and said, "Let’s leave the Alchemy Institute."

The four surrounded her, and Mu Qingge, both amused and annoyed, said, "It’s not as bad as you imagine, I’m perfectly fine and unscathed." It was actually Yao Xinghai who took a blow for saving her.

"Really?" Mei Zizhong scrutinized Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge nodded, "She saw that I am a woman, so she did not trouble me further." She did not elaborate on the details. Not only because she didn’t want them to worry, but also because, given that the little girl’s identity was a secret in the Alchemy Institute, the fewer people who knew, the better. If these people were to know, she worried it might bring trouble to them.

Unfortunately, many things could not be disclosed clearly by Yao Xinghai, leaving her doubts unresolved.

The little girl whom he called Ancestor was not human, so what exactly was she? Was she like Bai Xi, Yin Chen, and others from the Beast Clan? Or perhaps like Mengmeng, who was an Artifact Spirit? Or like Yuanyuan, who was an Anomalous Fire Essence?

Mu Qingge couldn’t find an answer and could only sigh internally, ’The composition of life in this world is just too complex!’

...

The next day, Mu Qingge went to the Pill Recipe Hall in the Inner Courtyard, spending three days reading through all the books she was interested in. After that, she went once again to the twelve Shadow Walls. She was ready to start comprehending the twelve types of Alchemy Dao hidden within them!

However, to her surprise, just as she stepped out of the courtyard, she saw the mysterious girl waiting for her outside.

The girl’s appearance did not stir any commotion around.

It seemed that this witch, who caused the Inner Courtyard of the Alchemy Institute to tremble at her presence, rarely showed herself to others.

"Qingge, she is..." Mei Zizhong, who had also come out from his courtyard, saw the scene. They had agreed to explore the Alchemy Dao together today.

As for Zhao Nanxing and the other two, they had their own matters to attend to, so they naturally couldn’t accompany them all the time.

Mei Zizhong’s inquiry left Mu Qingge unsure of how to respond.

"I’m here for Qingge." The girl smiled sweetly, approaching proactively. She came in front of Mu Qingge, her smiling eyes curving like crescent moons, her voice carrying a lively charm: "You’re going to the Shadow Wall, right? I’ll go with you."

"..." Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched. She looked at Mei Zizhong and said, "Senior Brother Mei, you go ahead first. I’ll catch up in a bit."

Mei Zizhong nodded, though curious about when Mu Qingge had met a little girl, he didn’t insist on staying.

After he left, the girl said, "You came to see me because you’re worried I might capture him, right?"

"That’s one of the reasons." Mu Qingge did not deny it.

Mischief flickered in the girl’s eyes, "Is he your sweetheart?"

Mu Qingge’s face darkened as she immediately denied, "No, he’s just my senior brother."

The girl nodded with an indifferent expression, leaving Mu Qingge unsure if she understood or not. This demeanor made Mu Qingge frown.

"Why are you looking for me?" Mu Qingge asked warily.

This girl’s identity was mysterious and her status in the Alchemy Institute was high. Unless necessary, she didn’t want to get involved with her.

"Call me Lian Qiao, you call me Lian Qiao, and I’ll call you Qingge," the girl said.

Mu Qingge slightly narrowed her eyes. That the girl knew her name wasn’t surprising, but had she come just to tell her own name?

"Aren’t you going to the Shadow Wall? Let’s go." Lian Qiao urged.

"..." Mu Qingge didn’t move, only regarded her thoughtfully.

"What do you really want?" Mu Qingge asked coldly.

Lian Qiao’s delicate features appeared innocent, entirely without threat. However, Mu Qingge couldn’t forget the events of a few days ago; she wasn’t Lian Qiao’s match!

"I don’t want anything. You go to the Shadow Wall to comprehend, I’ll just watch you. You can completely ignore me," Lian Qiao said naively.

"Why are you watching me?" Mu Qingge gritted her teeth.

Lian Qiao shrugged, "You’re the first person I’ve met in so many years who resembles him the most. Even though you’re a girl, there’s nothing I can do. You know the phrase ’Glimpse of hope’, don’t you?"

"..." Mu Qingge suddenly wanted to ask who this person in Lian Qiao’s heart was.

Yet, when the words reached her lips, she swallowed them back.

"Are you determined to follow me?" Mu Qingge said gravely.

Lian Qiao clasped her hands behind her back, shrugged, making her intentions clear. "Even if you refuse now, after you enter meditation, I’ll follow."

Mu Qingge sneered, "Then why bother asking me?"

Lian Qiao replied, "Asking is a form of respect. I’ve already dismissed everyone from my courtyard. I’ve decided, until he returns, I’ll laze around with you."

Mu Qingge gave her a glance, then wordlessly walked away.

As she left, Lian Qiao immediately followed. Her crescent-shaped smiling eyes and exquisite features seemed to be glowing with radiance.

Mu Qingge’s silence was because she had already decided that for the coming days, she would stay in front of the Shadow Wall until the Alchemy Conference began.

After the Alchemy Conference, she would also leave the Alchemy Institute.

By then, Lian Qiao following her? Was that possible? Even if she was willing, the people of the Alchemy Institute wouldn’t be, right?

Arriving before the twelve Shadow Walls, many people glanced twice in surprise at the girl accompanying Mu Qingge, especially when noticing she also had an Alchemy Institute Identity Token, increasing their curiosity.

Only a few disciples, aware of Lian Qiao’s identity, reacted with changed expressions, hiding among the crowd.

It seemed Lian Qiao’s notorious reputation indeed had a frightening effect.

Mu Qingge continued sitting in front of the Shadow Wall she had contemplated last time. After settling herself cross-legged, she focused her mind, calming her emotions, and began to comprehend.

Lian Qiao squatted by her side, elbows on her knees, face in her hands, smilingly observing Mu Qingge’s face.

The same scene appeared before Mu Qingge’s eyes once more.

The phrase "heart as furnace, the world as elixir" echoed repeatedly, wanting Mu Qingge to grasp its true meaning.

One day, two days... three days... ten days...

On the twelfth day of Mu Qingge’s contemplation before the Shadow Wall, a golden light shot out from it, entering her forehead. She was startled, opening her eyes.

"She actually comprehended it!"

"So fast? How many days in total?"

"Ten... twelve days, I think."

The surrounding chatter did not affect Mu Qingge.

Upon opening her eyes, she immediately saw Lian Qiao’s smiling face. She felt somewhat helpless, helpless at Lian Qiao’s patience and persistence.

Saying nothing, she moved to another Shadow Wall, finding a free spot to sit.

Once seated, Lian Qiao followed, once again squatting by her side.

Mu Qingge took a deep breath, diving into comprehension again.

In this Shadow Wall, likewise, an Alchemist was practicing. However, different from before, he used his own Spiritual Power as the Medicinal Material, refining it in the Alchemy Furnace.

Mu Qingge’s eyes widened in shock. This Alchemy Dao refreshed her understanding of alchemy once again.

’Spiritual Power, can be used in alchemy too?!’