Rustle ——!

Footsteps approached from afar, and a Dragon Teeth team appeared in the small grove.

This small grove, adjacent to the camp’s hill, was utilized by Mo Yang for daily training grounds.

"No one here, let’s check over there." The Dragon Teeth team leader searched around and spoke to the other four.

After speaking, the five left.

They did not notice that in the spot they had just vacated, there were a pair of eagle-like eyes staring intently from a highly concealed place, camouflaged with various materials to blend seamlessly with the surroundings, making it hard to detect.

After a while, Mu Qingge appeared before him and said softly, "Come out."

Xuan Kui, who was camouflaging on the ground, suddenly stood up, causing leaves and branches to fall off him.

Aside from him, three or four others stood up nearby with similar appearances, distinguished only by the Dragon Tooth Guards’ insignia on them.

"As a sniper, the primary skill is learning to conceal yourself, even to the point of disappearing from others’ perception. You did well, but not well enough, since I still found you." Mu Qingge looked at them and said.

The five, including Xuan Kui, held their breaths, silent and attentive, seriously listening to Mu Qingge’s every word.

"In two days, the grand hunt will commence. I don’t have much time to let you adapt, so the best method is fight-to-learn. Therefore, remember the essentials of becoming a sniper." After speaking, Mu Qingge waved her hand, and five sniper rifles crafted from past life memories were neatly laid on the ground.

These sniper rifles operated similarly to the grenade guns she created, with bullets transformed from beast cores into energy.

In order to enhance this energy’s lethal and destructive power, Mu Qingge added some gunpowder.

Essentially, inside the sniper rifle is another magazine aside from extracting beast core energy, filled with prepared gunpowder. When the trigger is pulled, the energy converted from the beast core, wraps a certain amount of gunpowder, forming an energy bullet, shooting out from the barrel.

Its destructive power —

"Bang!" A gunshot rang out, and a spirit beast a thousand meters away suddenly had its head explode, turning into a mist of blood, its body collapsing.

Mu Qingge lowered the sniper rifle she held, turning to face the five standing behind her. Their expressions were of shock, their eyes filled with awe.

From such a distance, to manage a headshot, this lethality!

Including Xuan Kui, the five felt chills down their spines, realizing that if they mastered this skill, they could take heads from a thousand meters away.

This spirit beast’s power equaled that of humans at the Gray Realm Fifth Layer, far surpassing the cultivation of the five.

If encountered head-on, defeating it would be impossible.

However, sniping turns impossibility into possibility.

Xuan Kui’s eagle eyes were filled with tumultuous emotion, feeling at a loss for words to describe his current feelings.

"Any weapon is merely auxiliary, the most important is still your own cultivation. Teaching you sniping techniques is to enable your abilities for perfect release, so don’t rely too much on them, strengthen your self-cultivation while mastering sniping." Mu Qingge tossed the sniper rifle to one of the Dragon Tooth Guards.

Her clear eyes scanned the five before her, "I specially crafted sniper rifles for you, aside from Xuan Kui’s, the effective range of the other four is within three miles. Xuan Kui, due to your unique eyesight, your sniper rifle’s effective range is within eighty miles."

Upon Mu Qingge’s words, the four Dragon Tooth Guards inhaled sharply, while Xuan Kui straightened his back proudly.

"As a sniper, first understand your sniper rifle." Mu Qingge stood with hands behind her back, solemnly introducing the structure of their sniper rifles to the five.

This was a weapon she was familiar with from her past life, now teaching them, intertwined with unique emotions.

In this Otherworld, everyone cultivates, their five senses far better than ordinary people from her past life. Thus, sniper rifles modified based on past life principles were suited for use by people of this world.

Especially Xuan Kui’s, reaching the limit of her modifications.

Xuan Kui’s vision range is unobstructed within a hundred miles, and his sniper rifle’s effective range is eighty miles, indicating that once he masters this technique, everything within his view is as easy to capture as reaching into a bag.

If not for Xuan Kui’s sudden appearance, she would never have thought to spread sniping techniques in this Otherworld.

"Sniping also emphasizes one thing, analyzing wind speeds. Otherwise, the bullet shot may be affected by distance and wind speed, resulting in the apparent miss despite aiming accurately."

People of this world possibly have stronger acceptance abilities due to cultivation.

She spent the whole morning explaining sniper essentials.

Afterwards, she said, "Alright, train yourselves. Tomorrow I will inspect." With those words, she turned and left the small grove, heading towards the camp.

These days, she has been ’recuperating’ behind closed doors, not truly lying bedridden pretending to be ill. While at it, training Xuan Kui and four selected Dragon Tooth Guards in sniping was optimal.

Back at the camp, the remaining Dragon Tooth Guards were engaged in joint attack training. Mu Qingge stood on the training field watching for a while, then casually glanced at the main tent before her thoughts moved and she headed toward it.

She lifted the curtain and entered the main tent. Inside, she saw Si Mo standing there, looking out the window of the tent at the Dragon Tooth Guards’ training area.

"These combined attack tactics, did Ge’er come up with them on her own?" Si Mo asked as soon as Mu Qingge entered.

Mu Qingge, however, laughed and said, "Are you planning to hide in the main tent for a whole month, without seeing anyone?"

Si Mo looked at her with a grievance. "I’m waiting for Ge’er to introduce my identity."

Mu Qingge was startled; did Si Mo’s identity still need an introduction?

Then, she suddenly understood. After leaving Linchuan, more people had gathered around her, and these people didn’t know her identity as a woman, nor were they aware of the existence of Lord Mo.

Mu Qingge chuckled and said, "How about I just say you are my cousin?" She adopted the title Si Mo had used when traveling with her before.

Si Mo, however, shook his head and said, "I have to sleep here at night, so ’cousin’ wouldn’t be appropriate."

Uh...

Mu Qingge realized. This man was forcing her to acknowledge his identity, regardless of whether she was dressed as a man or not, she had to confirm this identity.

Her mouth twitched, and Mu Qingge, somewhat exasperated, said, "Got it."

She moved to stand beside Si Mo and replied to his earlier question, "These combined attack tactics were something I figured out on my own, but they’re still too simple. However, the concept of combined attack techniques is really difficult, and I still don’t have a clear approach in my mind."

Si Mo turned his eyes towards her, his amber eyes sparkling, and said, "Actually, the reason Dragon Tooth Guards can have such a situation of mutual understanding stems from their loyalty to you. Combined attack techniques don’t need to be numerous or flashy; they just need the most basic abilities."

"What are they?" Mu Qingge asked naively, like a small student.

"Attack and defense," Si Mo said with a smile.

"Attack, defense?" Mu Qingge’s eyes gradually brightened.

Si Mo continued, "When attacking, possess an incredibly powerful destructive force, strike with unwavering resolve, exert a force as strong as a thousand weights. When defending, be as solid as a wall, unmoved even when waves crash against you."

"I understand now!" Mu Qingge exclaimed with joy.

She paced back and forth in the tent, finally sitting down on the main seat in the tent, immersed in her own thoughts.

Si Mo did not disturb Mu Qingge, but sat down casually, watching her focused demeanor. People often say that a serious man is the most charming, but in truth, a focused woman is even more alluring.

Half an hour later, Mu Qingge suddenly stood up, her eyes bright, and said to Si Mo, "I’m going out for a bit."

Si Mo nodded lightly.

Mu Qingge vanished from his sight like a gust of wind.

When she reappeared, she was already in front of Mo Yang.

Mu Qingge’s sudden appearance startled Mo Yang. He quickly stood up and said to Mu Qingge, "Young Lord!"

Mu Qingge waved her hand and said to him, "Mo Yang, I understand now."

Mo Yang, puzzled, asked, "What does the Young Lord understand?"

"The combined attack techniques of the Dragon Tooth Guards shouldn’t be created by me. They should come from the heart, from you all, and involve either attack or defense," Mu Qingge said, looking into Mo Yang’s eyes and speaking each word deliberately.

Mo Yang’s eyes suddenly shrank, a look of shock appearing in his gaze.

He seemed to understand Mu Qingge’s meaning.

"Previously, I saw the willpower that the Dragon Tooth Guards gathered, which made me think that the combined attack techniques could be attempted. But I didn’t consider that this willpower comes from you, and only you know best how to utilize it. However, it’s okay; although we took a detour before, we’ve accumulated experience, and from here on, it will be up to you all," Mu Qingge said to Mo Yang.

"Young Lord, I understand. I’ll go gather the others right away," Mo Yang nodded heavily.

They couldn’t always rely on Mu Qingge; they had to learn to truly protect her through their own strength and fight for her!

...

When Mu Qingge returned to the main tent from Mo Yang’s place, she was momentarily stunned by the scene inside.

Si Mo, as usual, looked undisturbed. When he saw Mu Qingge return, he gave her a smile. This smile not only stunned the room’s other two occupants but also left them wondering.

They had finally seen a man whose appearance could rival their Young Master, but the question was, who was he? Why was he in the main tent?

Mu Qingge looked at Xie Ya and Xuan Ya, and asked, "When did you arrive?" She didn’t miss the trays filled with food in their hands.

It seemed they had already started helping with You He and Hua Yue’s tasks.

"Young Master."

"Young Master."

Seeing Mu Qingge, the two women inexplicably panicked.

"They just came in as you returned." Si Mo kindly explained.

Mu Qingge glared at him fiercely, then turned back and awkwardly coughed twice.

Mu Qingge pretended to be nonchalant as she walked over to the main seat and sat down, saying to Xuan Ya and Xie Ya, "Hmm, you’ve both seen him. You can call him Lord, he... is also mine."

’He is also mine.’

This sentence made Si Mo’s lips curl with a successful mischievous smile.

But then it vanished imperceptibly, and he frowned in dissatisfaction, wondering what the ’also’ meant in her words.

Is he the Young Master’s man?

Xie Ya and Xuan Ya were somewhat puzzled but did not ask further.

Instead, they adhered to orders and respectfully referred to Si Mo as ’Lord’.

"Alright, you two can leave now. Without my order, no need to come inside." Mu Qingge dismissed the two.

The two placed their trays on the table and as they were about to leave, Xie Ya suddenly asked, "Young Master, should we prepare accommodations for the Lord?"

"No need, he’ll stay here." Mu Qingge’s answer made Xuan Ya and Xie Ya blanch suddenly.

Xie Ya and Xuan Ya almost lost their souls as they walked out of the main tent, standing on the platform outside the main tent, still shaken.

"What exactly is the relationship between that Lord and the Young Master? What does ’also the Young Master’s’ mean?" Xuan Ya asked Xie Ya.

Xie Ya hid her inner panic and told her, "Sister, don’t overthink. We, along with Bai Xi, Yin Chen, Yuanyuan, Xuan Kui, Hua Yue, You He, and even the entire Dragon Tooth Guards, aren’t we all part of the Young Master?"

The logic seems to be that.

But—

"Then why does that Lord stay in the Young Master’s tent? No one ever stays in the Young Master’s tent." Xuan Ya queried again.

Xie Ya’s face turned unsightly as she said, "Perhaps they have important matters to discuss."

"Really? I’ll go ask You He and them." Xuan Ya said and walked down the platform.

While Xie Ya, with a complicated expression, glanced back towards the main tent once, bit her lip, and then quickly walked away.

Inside the main tent, Mu Qingge looked at Si Mo with an unhappy expression and said, "Still smiling."

Si Mo’s figure flashed, appearing beside Mu Qingge, holding her in his arms with a dangerous tone, "Little Ge’er, wouldn’t you like to explain to me what the ’also’ means?"

"What does it mean?" Mu Qingge feigned ignorance and replied, "Just the literal meaning! In this camp, who isn’t mine?"

Si Mo squinted his eyes with a half-smile, "So, Little Ge’er’s ’mine’ means this."

"It’s... mm..."

Mu Qingge’s words were forcefully stopped by Si Mo’s lips.

She widened her eyes, staring at Si Mo’s retaliatory kiss, unsure of what madness he was experiencing.

Just when she was about to suffocate from the kiss, suddenly, a voice came from outside the tent.

"Little Lord, it’s You He."

Mu Qingge suddenly pushed Si Mo aside, widening the distance between them. She fiercely wiped her swollen lips from the kiss and glared at Si Mo.

Si Mo chuckled, "Would your other people dare treat you like this?"

Mu Qingge was completely speechless, rarely bothering to argue with this petty man. She said to You He outside the door, "Come in."

You He lifted the curtain and entered. Upon seeing Si Mo, she was stunned for a moment and immediately saluted, "It’s really Lord Mo who has come, You He greets Lord Mo."

"Hmm." With You He always by Mu Qingge’s side, Si Mo wouldn’t be too cold towards such people.

After saluting, You He stood at the door and said to Mu Qingge, "Just now Xuan Ya came to me, saying Little Lord has a guest in the tent. They wanted to arrange accommodations but were refused by Little Lord, so I guessed a bit."

"Oh? They asked you?" Mu Qingge said playfully.

You He nodded, "I just responded to them and came to report to the lord."

"I understand. While Lord Mo is here, you all call him Lord, and there’s no need to explain anything to the outside." Mu Qingge replied casually.

You He smiled, nodded, and bowed to the two, "Then this servant will leave." She quickly exited the main tent.

"You don’t seem to trust those two very much," Si Mo said to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge raised her eyebrows slightly and said indifferently, "I’m keeping them here because they have things useful to me. As for trust, that depends on their performance."

"By the way," speaking of this matter, Mu Qingge asked Si Mo, "Do you know if there’s a way to imprint patterns from human skin?"

Si Mo replied, "Only by seeing the specific situation can we know."

See the specific situation?

Doesn’t that mean letting Si Mo see the back of Xuan Ya and Xie Ya? Mu Qingge suddenly imagined that scene in her mind, feeling uncomfortable, she shook her head and murmured, "Then forget it, I’ll find a way myself."

"What’s wrong, Little Ge’er?" Si Mo said with a smile.

Mu Qingge suddenly grabbed his collar and pulled him closer, fiercely saying, "You lived so long, really never had other women?"

Though she knew that what happened before meeting her, shouldn’t be counted, the logic goes.

But now, if she thought of Si Mo being gentle and affectionate to other women, pampering other women, her heart would ache faintly.

"I swear, apart from Little Ge’er, I have never been tempted by any other woman, nor have I touched any other woman." Feeling her jealousy, Si Mo sweetly confessed.

The hand Mu Qingge held his collar with slightly loosened, and she blurted out, "Then aren’t you still a virgin?"

Virgin?

Si Mo’s head suddenly ached.

Gazing at the shocked woman, he ground his teeth and said, "Then does Little Ge’er want to rescue me?"

"Not for now, thanks." Mu Qingge abruptly released Si Mo’s collar, treating it like some terrible monster.

...

At Dragon Tooth Camp, the doors were closed for three days.

During the three days, those wanting to probe for information not only didn’t decrease but increased. However, still, they couldn’t get a shred of news. At this time, a voice gradually emerged among the crowd.

They all suspected that Mu Qingge might have already died under Ying Ze’s hand; otherwise, why was there no news for three days?

The topic of whether Mu Qingge was alive or dead had now become the Sunset Grassland’s hottest topic.

On this day, a competent-looking woman appeared at the entrance of Dragon Tooth Camp.

She seemed to be from some Floating Guest team.

She stood at the entrance of Dragon Tooth Camp, apparently wanting to go inside. Those who had been waiting outside for three days and nights were all anticipating her being thrown out so they could mock.

However, when the Dragon Tooth Guard standing on the watchtower saw her appearance, they didn’t chase her away like others.

She stood outside, looking up at the Dragon Tooth Guard, and asked, "Is your Lord alright?"

The Dragon Tooth Guard thought for a while and said to her, "Please wait a moment."

Then his figure disappeared from the watchtower. Inside the camp, Mo Yang came to the platform outside the main tent, where he observed the training of the Dragon Tooth Guard with Mu Qingge and said, "Little Lord, Princess Yiyao is here."

Mu Qingge’s eyes flashed, surprised, and asked, "Qin Yiyao?"

Mo Yang nodded.

"Who did she come with? Someone from the Sheng Family?" Mu Qingge asked.

Mo Yang shook his head, "Only Princess Yiyao is outside."

"Did she say anything?" Mu Qingge asked, pressing her lips.

"She just inquired about the little lord’s condition with the Dragon Tooth Guards at the lookout," Mo Yang replied truthfully.

Mu Qingge thought for a moment and said to him, "Bring her in."

Mo Yang received the order and left.

After he left, Si Mo appeared beside Mu Qingge and asked, "Is it the princess from Qin Country? The one you danced with?"

Feeling the jealousy in his words, Mu Qingge helplessly responded, "She’s a woman, and she knows I’m a woman too. Could you not overthink this?"

Si Mo ambiguously said, "Little Ge’er truly doesn’t understand her own charm."

"..." Mu Qingge was speechless. She could only watch Si Mo turn and walk towards the main tent, his back showing a bit of pride and dissatisfaction.

The tightly closed Dragon Tooth Camp suddenly opened its gates slowly.

Only a gap wide enough for one person was revealed. A Dragon Tooth Guard walked out amid everyone’s astonishment and saluted the woman outside the door before saying, "Princess Yiyao, the little lord invites you in."

Qin Yiyao pressed her lips and followed the Dragon Tooth Guard into the Dragon Tooth Camp. After she entered, the gate closed again.

"She actually went in?"

"Yeah! Why let her in? Just because she’s a beauty?"

"Oh my! Is this even possible? He’s so badly injured and not sure if he’s alive, yet he’s still lusting after women. What could he do upon seeing her? Does he have the strength?"

Dark laughter spread among the crowd.

With Qin Yiyao’s entrance, many had already passed on the news.

Qin Yiyao wouldn’t know the extent of the stir her entry had caused in the Sunset Grassland. As she entered the Dragon Tooth Camp, the familiar military camp setup gave her an otherworldly feeling, instantly reminding her of the days resisting the beast tide in Yi City with Mu Qingge.

"Princess Yiyao." Mo Yang appeared before her, taking over from the previous Dragon Tooth Guard and leading Qin Yiyao towards the main tent.

Mu Qingge still stood on the platform outside the main tent, looking at Qin Yiyao, who was following Mo Yang.

After some time apart, she had become even more capable. The Floating Guest outfit added a touch of heroic spirit to her.

Mu Qingge observed Qin Yiyao, and Qin Yiyao observed Mu Qingge.

Seeing her standing well before her eyes, her inner worries finally settled. "I just arrived at Sunset Grassland today and heard news about you," she said in a relaxed tone.

Upon seeing Mu Qingge again, she hoped to bring her a sense of ease rather than pressure, like that of a good friend.

Even though she couldn’t forget that past affection, she did not want Mu Qingge to know.

"Are the rumors outside saying I’m already dead?" Mu Qingge laughed.

Qin Yiyao nodded with a smile, "Though uncertain, the sentiment is indeed like that."

She stepped onto the platform and stood before Mu Qingge.

Mo Yang had already retreated, leaving space for the two of them.

"Give me your hand." Mu Qingge said directly.

Understanding her intention, Qin Yiyao exposed her wrist in front of her. Mu Qingge checked her pulse and, after a while, withdrew her hand and said, "Your body has no problems anymore, and your cultivation has advanced rapidly. If I’m not mistaken, you’re now in the Gray Realm Third Layer, right?"

Qin Yiyao nodded, "Nothing escapes you."

"Why did you suddenly arrive at Sunset Grassland? Where’s Sheng Yuli?" Mu Qingge asked curiously.

Qin Yiyao blinked and said to her, "After recovering, I left the Sheng Family. You didn’t truly think there was anything between me and him, did you?"

Mu Qingge was taken aback and said, "Sheng Yuli is not bad."

’But he’s not you.’ Qin Yiyao thought to herself. On the surface, she displayed a faint smile, "Feelings cannot be forced, as you know."

Mu Qingge’s lips twitched, rendered speechless.

"So, why come to Sunset Grassland..." Mu Qingge asked.

Qin Yiyao replied, "Inspired by you, after leaving the Sheng Family, I started a Floating Guest team. Although it can’t compare to your Dragon Teeth, it’s now at Dark Level."

Mu Qingge’s eyes brightened, nodding, "Self-sufficiency is very good." After recuperating at the Sheng Family for half a year, she formed a Floating Guest team just a few months ago, and it’s already at Dark Level. This speed of promotion is not slow at all.

"It’s just newly promoted. If any task fails, it will fall back to Yellow Level." Qin Yiyao said.

"Have some confidence in yourself." Mu Qingge said with a smile.

Understanding this way, Mu Qingge also realized why Qin Yiyao appeared in Sunset Grassland. The great hunt is a major event for the entire Middle Ancient Realm Floating Guest world, who would want to miss it?

"What’s the name? Maybe it can provide mutual support with Dragon Teeth in the future." Mu Qingge asked.

"Lie Ge." Qin Yiyao revealed a name familiar to Mu Qingge.

"Lie Ge?" Mu Qingge’s eyes showed recall.

"I remember the old lord once named your trusted aides Lie Ge Guard. I thought it sounded nice, so I used it." Qin Yiyao explained.

Mu Qingge faintly smiled, "It does sound nice, but unfortunately, they all perished in Sunset Wilderness." She had crawled out from the sea of blood of the Lie Ge Guard.

"I’m sorry." Qin Yiyao quickly said.

She only wanted to find a different way to protect Mu Qingge, but didn’t want to touch her deepest wounds.

"It’s nothing, as long as you like it." Mu Qingge slowly shook her head. Looking at Qin Yiyao, she seemed to understand something from her words, yet unable to respond.

Qin Yiyao stayed at the Dragon Tooth Camp for half an hour before leaving.

As soon as she stepped out of the Dragon Tooth Camp, many people surrounded her, their daring looks made Qin Yiyao frown and say, "Mu Qingge is alive and well."

Dropping a sentence in their startled moment, she left with large strides.

Mu Qingge isn’t dead, Mu Qingge is alive and well.

Such news, like it grew wings, rapidly spread throughout Sunset Grassland.

It flew into the Ying Family’s camp and also into the Han Family’s camp...

Unfortunately, no one came again to seek an audience at the gate.

Sang Xuewu received the news and discussed it with Sang Yichen, deciding to visit Mu Qingge at night. Regardless of whether they could meet, they must give it a try.

As night fell again, after Sang Xuewu, Sang Yichen, and other members of the Sang Family had rested, they donned black cloaks to hide their appearance and silhouette, quietly climbing the hill.

By the time they arrived at the Dragon Tooth Camp, the night was deep, and in the shadows, there were many forces monitoring the situation. These people’s continued stakeout clearly aimed to verify the credibility of today’s spread news.

"You two, the Dragon Tooth Camp is closed to guests, please return," said the Dragon Tooth Guard standing on the lookout platform to Sang Xuewu and Sang Yichen.

"We must see your lord with urgent business, kindly report it," Sang Yichen said.

However, the Dragon Tooth Guard showed no reaction.

Sang Xuewu bit her lip, eyes flashing with determination, speaking to the Dragon Tooth Guard, "Please report a word, just tell Mu Gongzi three words, if she still doesn’t want to see us, we will leave."

The Dragon Tooth Guard paused in silence, asking, "What words?"

"Sang Lanruo." Sang Xuewu directly said.

The Dragon Tooth Guard turned and left.

Sang Xuewu and Sang Yichen could only wait outside the door in nervous anticipation, hoping Mu Qingge would be willing to see them after hearing that name.

"Reporting—!"

The Dragon Tooth Guard knelt on one knee outside the main tent door.

"Enter."

From inside came a faint voice.

The Dragon Tooth Guard entered to see Mu Qingge sitting at the main seat seemingly reading a book, while beside her, Si Mo held a scroll, but his eyes were directed at Mu Qingge.

"Little lord, master." The Dragon Tooth Guard addressed them before saying to Mu Qingge, "Little lord, two people, a man and a woman outside, asked to convey a message to you and seek an audience."

"What words?" Mu Qingge put down the book in her hand and lifted her eyes.

"Sang Lanruo," the Dragon Tooth Guard said.

Mu Qingge’s eyes suddenly narrowed, and a storm of emotions flickered in the depths of her clear eyes, even her aura shifted momentarily.

Si Mo’s gaze finally fell on the Dragon Tooth Guard, and he remarked indifferently, "Someone from the Sang Family."

Mu Qingge stood up, remained silent for a moment, then said to the Dragon Tooth Guard, "Let them in." After the guard withdrew, she turned to Si Mo and said, "Would you mind stepping aside for a bit?"

Si Mo approached her, a bit worried, and said, "Little Ge’er."

"I’m fine. Since they’ve come, it’s better to clear things up early and put my mind at ease," Mu Qingge told him.

Si Mo nodded and vanished from Mu Qingge’s sight.

The tightly closed gates of the Dragon Tooth Camp opened once more, twice in one day, which astonished the people waiting outside.

"The lord invites you," the Dragon Tooth Guard said, allowing Sang Xuewu and Sang Yichen to enter.

As Sang Xuewu went in, the night breeze blew open a corner of her cloak, revealing the hem of her dress.

Once the two of them entered, the gates immediately shut.

The people outside burst into an uproar!

"Damn! Another woman?"

"So this really is a case where only women wanting to meet can get in?"

"Even in grave injury, he doesn’t forget his love for beauty. Remember that day, several stunning beauties came later. Thinking back, they must be Mu Young Master’s cherished ones. His elegance is a model for us all!"

"When will I enjoy a Haremlike life like Mu Young Master?"

"Forget it, look at yourself and then think of Mu Young Master? They have beauties voluntarily offering themselves, while we chase after them to no avail."

"However, does this mean Mu Young Master has truly recovered?"

"If he can enjoy times with beauties, is he still gravely injured?"

"So he really withstood the three moves from Young Master Ying?"

Hiss—!

The crowd inhaled sharply.

"Quick, spread the news immediately."

The people woke up from their stupor.

In no time, two pieces of news about Mu Qingge circulated once again. Actually, they were just continuations of the original news. One was about Mu Qingge being romantically involved with beauties surrounding him. The other was about him being indeed alive, and having withstood the three moves of Winning Young Master, ranked fourth on the Green Talent List, with unfathomable strength.

"This place is so vast and imposing!" Sang Yichen was overwhelmed by the scene upon entering the Dragon Tooth Camp.

He had never seen such an orderly camp. The camps where they resided were surrounded by the cacophony of floating guests drinking and reveling, nowhere as quiet and solemn as this.

"Don’t look around," Sang Xuewu warned softly.

The Dragon Tooth Guard brought them to the main tent, and the scale of the main tent once again stunned them. Who else on the Sunset Grassland could live so comfortably, other than Mu Qingge?

On the platform outside the main tent, two fire pits stood on either side of the entrance, illuminating the entire platform.

The Dragon Tooth Guard lifted the curtain and led them inside.

"Young Lord, they are here," he said respectfully to a tall figure with his back turned.

Sang Xuewu and Sang Yichen stood behind him, looking at the back figure, feeling both anxious and excited.

"You may leave," Mu Qingge replied.

The Dragon Tooth Guard immediately exited the main tent, leaving only Mu Qingge, Sang Xuewu, and Sang Yichen inside.

The setup of the main tent was entirely in the style of a military tent.

The front area was for discussions, while the back area was for resting.

There were weapon racks set up on either side in the front area, the weapons gleaming coldly, giving the tent an air of slaughter. Behind the main seat hung a Dragon Tooth Flag, exuding iron-blooded dominance.

Mu Qingge turned around and looked at the two.

Her clear eyes were calm and unruffled, and she did not speak first.

Sang Xuewu reacted, pulling down the hood of her cloak and revealing her face.

Recognizing Sang Xuewu, Mu Qingge’s eyes flickered slightly, but she still didn’t speak.

At this moment, Sang Yichen also pulled down the hood of his cloak, revealing a face very similar to Sang Xuewu’s.

"You really are okay," Sang Xuewu sighed with relief upon seeing Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge, however, looked at them with clear, cold eyes and said, "To say the name Sang Lanruo and insist on meeting me, implies you know my origins well. Who are you? And what is your relationship with Sang Lanruo?"

"Sister, we are your..."

"What did you call me?" Mu Qingge narrowed her eyes, interrupting Sang Yichen’s excited words.

"Sister!" Sang Yichen said dumbfoundedly.

Mu Qingge’s heart sank. They even knew her real gender, it seemed any disguise was meaningless now. She raised her hand and took off the purple earring from her left ear.

Immediately, under the astonished gazes of Sang Xuewu and Sang Yichen, she transformed back to her female form, appearing before them in a peerless, kingdom-toppling form.

If Mu Qingge’s male form was dazzlingly handsome and ambiguously beautiful, then her female form was breathtakingly beautiful, so beautiful it was suffocating, one would be willing to drown in such beauty.

Sang Xuewu, the first beauty of the West Continent, was already very beautiful. Yet, she still fell short of her.

Mu Qingge placed the purple earring on the desk and looked at the stunned pair, "So Sang Lanruo didn’t die and returned to the Middle Ancient Realm."

"Mother had her difficulties," Sang Xuewu said.

"Mother?" Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed again, looking dangerously at Sang Xuewu. "She remarried?"

"No. Sister, listen to me," Sang Xuewu hurriedly said, "I should be called Mu Xuewu, and he should be called Mu Yichen. Our father is your father, Mu Liancheng. Our mother is the same person, Sang Lanruo."

Mu Qingge’s eyes shrank suddenly, looking at them in shock.

These two from the Sang Family, suddenly claiming they’re her blood-related younger sister and brother?

Also, wasn’t Mu Liancheng already dead? How could he have more children with Sang Lanruo?

"That’s impossible," Mu Qingge’s face darkened.

"Nothing is impossible," Sang Xuewu shook her head slowly and said, "Yichen and I are twins. When Mother left the Mu Family to search for Father’s remains, she was already over one month pregnant."

"..." Mu Qingge was stunned by this revelation.

The old master and the aunt had always thought she was the only survivor of the Mu Family, but unexpectedly, in the Middle Ancient Realm, there were two more Mu offspring?

Mu Qingge’s silence gave Sang Xuewu a chance to explain.

She said, "Sister, when Mother received the news of Father’s death in battle, she was heartbroken. She refused to believe Father was dead, and left the Mu Family alone, determined to search for Father’s remains. But just as she found him, people from the Sang Family suddenly appeared, wanting to take her back to the Sang Family. Mother resisted, but the Sang Family told her there was still hope to save Father. So..."

"So, she couldn’t wait to return to the Middle Ancient Realm, not even leaving any message," Mu Qingge said coldly, finishing Sang Xuewu’s sentence.

In her heart, there was indeed anger, not for herself, but for the real Mu Qingge.

"Sister, Mother didn’t want this either. But she had no chance to leave information, directly taken away by the Sang Family. All these years, she’s always been thinking about you. After we were born, she kept telling us about you, about the Mu Family, about Grandpa, about Aunt," Sang Yichen said.

Mu Qingge sneered disdainfully. She didn’t want to say anything; what use was longing? When the real Mu Qingge yearned for her mother’s care, where was Sang Lanruo? The real Mu Qingge died bearing Sang Lanruo’s lies.

She walked away, leaving an innocent child to bear everything.

"Where is Mu Liancheng?" Mu Qingge asked. If Mu Liancheng was really revived, yet made no effort to return to the Linchuan Realm, she indeed felt it was not worth it for Mu Xiong and Mu Lianrong.

"Father has not awakened yet," Sang Xuewu said dejectedly. "Originally, Mother planned to return to the Linchuan Mu Family with Father once he awoke. But, nineteen years have passed, and Father has not awoken. Despite all her efforts, Mother can only preserve Father’s body."

"Foolishly attempting resurrection was always pure nonsense," Mu Qingge said mercilessly mocking.

"Sister, I know you harbor hatred, and grievances. But please don’t blame Mother. Yichen and I have always known our true home lies in the Linchuan Mu Mansion, knowing we have a sister who bore everything. Every time Mother mentions you, she cries, regretting leaving you behind, regretting letting you live as a male, regretting..."

"Enough," Mu Qingge interrupted Sang Xuewu and said to them, "You may leave now."