I Fabricated the Techniques, but my disciple really mastered them? - Chapter 627 - Chapter 627: Chapter 335: Meng Shushu's Anger, The Green Token_2

Chapter 627: Chapter 335: Meng Shushu’s Anger, The Green Token_2

“It’s the Princess!” someone in the crowd whispered.

Princess Xiang Wei of the current Great Zhou!

Once the dream goddess of countless Great Zhou prodigies, many a young talent had exhausted their abilities and worked tirelessly, trying every means to perform feats and win the Princess’s favor.

However, Princess suddenly decided not to marry at all.

There were even rumors at one time that the Princess had taken in a male companion.

This green-eyed many a prodigy, inwardly cursing why that favored companion wasn’t themselves?!

Of course, the romantic rumors about the Princess did not circulate for long before discussions about them were forbidden, and even whether there had been a companion was left unknown.

Who the male companion was, was also left unknown.

However, in one branch of the royal family, it was rumored that the Princess had already promised her heart to someone she cherished. Yet, this too fizzled out and came to nothing.

Xiang Wei was there to see someone off, representing the Xiang family in the imperial capital and forming a bond with the Alchemical Medical Fairy, Su Lingxiu.

Shi’er led Xiang Wei into the Evergreen Pavilion, where Su Lingxiu, Zi Yun, and Yue’er were already waiting.

Su Lingxiu had a favorable impression of Xiang Wei, having traveled together in the imperial capital, Xiang Wei felt like an elder sister to her.

At the reception desk of the Evergreen Pavilion, Meng Shushu replaced Shi’er and continued the consultations.

“Today is the last day; tomorrow, the Evergreen Pavilion will be leaving.”

Meng Shushu spoke up.

“Quick, quick, today’s the last day and my old injury hasn’t healed yet.”

“Move it, people in front.”

“Eh, brother, you look wasted. Even if you went to the Evergreen Pavilion, it’s hardly likely you’d be cured. Why not give up your spot?”

“Right, wouldn’t you be wasting consultation time? The time spent treating you could heal several people.”

People in the queue murmured as they looked at a man with a withered frame and a dying appearance lining up quietly.

Mu Qianliu ignored the surrounding chatter, focused on the queue ahead. With a mere dozen people in front of him, his turn would come. He wasn’t there for consultation, but to see Xiang Wei.

He had planned to go to the Inner Domain, but the gate to the Spiritual Realm refused to open unless he had an order from the Transcendent Spirit Sect; thus, he had to find Xiang Wei.

Mu Qianliu never wished to meet his lover in such a state, but he had no choice and mustered the courage to come.

The method to condense the Domain Spirit Spark had originally been obtained from Xiang Wei.

“Did she read that letter?” Mu Qianliu wondered. If Xiang Wei had read his letter, she shouldn’t be so calm, let alone have the mood to come to the Evergreen Pavilion.

“I hope, aside from her, no one else recognizes me.” Mu Qianliu thought silently.

He dared not mention to Xiang Wei the matter of the Ice State, fearing she’d seek vengeance on his behalf and fall into trouble there.

That enigmatic woman was too terrifying.

He didn’t even dare die in the Spiritual Realm; he thought of dying in the Inner Domain instead, yearning to glimpse that gentle woman one last time, not wanting to disturb her, lest he bring misfortune upon her.

Finally, it was Mu Qianliu’s turn.

He looked up, ready to have someone inform Xiang Wei of an old friend’s visit, only to find, to his shock, that the consulting figure was—Meng Shushu!

He rubbed his eyes, fearing he was hallucinating or had mistaken someone for Meng Shushu because of a similar look, only to find it was indeed Meng Shushu.

“Meng Shushu?” Mu Qianliu was both stirred and incredulous.

He was unaware that the Spiritual Realm Gate had opened before, so seeing Meng Shushu in the Spiritual Realm was that much more astounding to him. And if Meng Shushu was here in the Spiritual Realm, could that gentle woman be as well?

Meng Shushu was consulting when suddenly he heard someone call his name—it sounded a little familiar. He looked up in wonder.

Standing before him was a man whose body was emaciated, cheeks hollow, hair dry and yellow, and eyes sunken, nearly a husk of a human, akin to a mummy.

Such injuries had affected the very Origin—the Origin itself had dried up.

Even more serious than the condition of Moon Changming before, and even more bizarre, Meng Shushu had the impression that this man seemed to have depleted himself through excessive indulgence.

“Who are you?” He was puzzled. Who was this person?

He didn’t recognize him.

Yet this person seemed excited, which puzzled him further. He scrutinized carefully and, between the vague lines, caught a glimpse of a familiar contour.

“It’s me, Shushu. Is Wanyi here? How did you come to the Spiritual Realm?” Mu Qianliu’s voice trembled as he asked.

Meng Shushu’s expression suddenly changed, his eyes widened, a look of disbelief on his face.

He couldn’t reconcile this man with the dashing and handsome gentleman he remembered.

The gulf between them was too vast.

Yet, in front of his eyes, this person was indeed the original Mu Qianliu!

Immediately, Meng Shushu flew into a rage, dragging Mu Qianliu out of the Evergreen Pavilion and shutting the clinic door behind them. Using the Formation emanating from the Pavilion, he enveloped both of them within it.

“Mu Qianliu, you’ve got some nerve showing up?”

Mu Qianliu opened his mouth to speak, but Meng Shushu, not waiting for any defense, angrily continued, “I, Meng Shushu, respected you so much; Su Lingxiu adored you, loved you. You spoke of urgent matters and left never to return, fine.

“But in the end, everything you said was a lie—you deceived Su Lingxiu’s feelings.

“You had so many lovers in the Spiritual Realm, scattering your love everywhere, right? A notorious playboy of the Mu Family!

“What’s happened to you now? Have you ruined yourself? Serves you right!”

Meng Shushu grew angrier as he thought about it, launching into a furious tirade.

Mu Qianliu fell silent, only after Meng Shushu had finished venting did he speak with anguish, “Yes, I hid the truth about my many lovers, but on one point I did not lie.

“Wan’er was indeed the one I loved most!”

“Do you even have the face to say that? Mu Qianliu, you’re talking nonsense!”

Meng Shushu was livid.

Another barrage of scolding ensued as he unleashed all the pent-up anger in his heart.

“Is Wan’er alright?”

Mu Qianliu, waiting until the scolding had stopped, finally asked.

Meng Shushu fell silent, then after a long pause, he said, “Su Lingxiu passed away a long time ago!”

Mu Qianliu’s body swayed, and he grabbed Meng Shushu’s arms, asking, “How could that be? How did Wan’er die?”

Meng Shushu gritted his teeth and said, “After Su Lingxiu gave birth to Lingxiu, her health declined severely, worsening over time until she fell ill and died!”

“And the Spiritual Medicine? What about the Spiritual Medicine I gave?”

Mu Qianliu demanded angrily.

“It was used up—how else could Lingxiu have been born?”

Mu Qianliu fell silent again, the hollows of his eyes were so deep that not even tears could flow.

“And the old master?”

“He’s dead! Murdered!”

“What happened?”

Mu Qianliu was startled.

“It was the work of Yinlou Pavilion people. Lingxiu has already avenged him.”

Meng Shushu briefly recounted the events.

Suddenly, Mu Qianliu’s eyes blazed with fury, and he growled through clenched teeth, “Tang Jinyan!”

“What did you say?”

Meng Shushu was taken aback.

“Where is Lingxiu now?”

Mu Qianliu suppressed the rage in his heart, his voice trembling.

“She doesn’t need your concern. Lingxiu has a master and senior brothers who adore her, and she’s well cared for by the renowned Alchemical Medical Fairy. She’s doing well. However, your appearance has put me in a difficult position.”

Meng Shushu’s expression was complex.

Should he tell Su Lingxiu that this is her biological father?

Would Su Lingxiu’s life continue to be as happy and carefree as before?

“As long as she’s doing well, that’s enough. I’m a man worthy of death—I won’t disturb her anymore.”

Mu Qianliu nodded.

Then, his hands trembling, he took out a pale blue token from his bosom and handed it to Meng Shushu, saying, “This token is the most precious thing in my life. I left the Inner Domain in such a hurry because of it.

“Find a reason to give it to Lingxiu.

“But remember, this token hides some unknown secrets. Do not explore it rashly. When the right time comes, it will provide hints.

“And remember, do not go to Ice State, do not ever go to Ice State, for it is a land of utter peril.

“The Ice State now is not what it once was—remember that!”

Mu Qianliu’s demeanor was grave.

Meng Shushu was initially unwilling to take the blue token, but seeing Mu Qianliu’s appearance and sensing his pain, he ultimately accepted it.

After Mu Qianliu finished giving his instructions, he prepared to leave, but then he turned back and said solemnly, “Shushu, remember not to mention me to anyone, pretend as if this never happened, as if you never saw me.

“Remember, no matter what, do not mention me; do not let anyone know that you have seen me, that you know me!”

Meng Shushu was puzzled; the gravity in Mu Qianliu’s words was palpable. What on earth had he encountered to be so fearful?