Chapter 988 - 73: Preparing a Birthday Gift (10 Updates)

Chapter 988: Chapter 73: Preparing a Birthday Gift (10 Updates)

South Divine Land, Wuhua Domain.

After disembarking from the airboat, Mu Qingge was greeted by the sight of a bustling city.

"Halt!" A divine person blocked the way, their gaze sharp and expression serious, they assessed Mu Qingge and the three people accompanying her.

Mu Qingge smiled faintly, raised her hand and made a gesture, a token appearing in her hand, which she extended towards the road-blocking divine person.

The divine person, with a cautious gaze, took the token. Upon recognizing the emblem and identification, their eyes suddenly narrowed, and the serious expression transformed into flattery.

Their sharp brows curved, and with both hands, they returned the token to Mu Qingge with a sycophantic look: "Oh, it’s the arrival of the Young God Emperor from the Huan Yue Domain, my apologies for not welcoming you earlier."

With a flick of her fingers, the token flew out of the divine person’s hand, returning to Mu Qingge and disappearing.

Her lips held a faint smile, showing neither favor nor displeasure towards the divine person’s flattery. "I traveled here because I heard the Wuhua God Emperor’s birthday is approaching, intending to see if I might be able to offer my congratulations."

The divine person, beaming, responded obsequiously: "If the Young God Emperor attends, the God Emperor would surely be delighted. We’ve fortified our defenses over these days precisely for this reason, to prevent any disruptions during the banquet."

"So that’s the case." Mu Qingge displayed an expression of sudden understanding.

Feigning confusion, she said, "However, I haven’t received an invitation, so I fear I won’t be able to personally attend the birthday banquet." As she finished, a look of regret appeared in her eyes.

"There’s no need for the Young God Emperor to be concerned. With your status, you may attend the banquet even without an invitation. Nevertheless, the banquet won’t commence for a few days. The Young God Emperor could choose to stay in the current Wuhua City or visit the Wuhua Palace to meet the God Emperor and reside in the palace," the divine person attentively explained to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge smiled and listened, nodding imperceptibly, "I appreciate it."

"There’s no need for such courtesy, please enter the city," the divine person said with a smile.

Such demeanor was vastly different from their earlier seriousness.

Mu Qingge nodded slightly, stepping forward. The three behind her followed closely. The divine person’s gaze fell on them, eyes narrowing slightly, they tentatively asked with a forced smile: "Young God Emperor, these three are..."

Mu Qingge glanced back, stating to them, "Oh, they’re my attendants."

Learning their identities, the divine person responsible for meticulous identity checks immediately retracted their cautious gaze, revealing a smile: "So, they’re attendants of the Young God Emperor."

Thus, Mu Qingge and her party were able to enter Wuhua City openly.

"Qingge." Yin Chen quickened his pace, falling half a step behind Mu Qingge, and whispered in her ear: "Are we going to the Wuhua Palace?"

Mu Qingge shook her head slowly, "No rush, let’s find a place to stay in Wuhua City first."

"Alright." Yin Chen nodded.

The four arrived at a guesthouse enriched with divine power, standing outside under the sign--

"Cave Heaven Blessed Land." Mu Qingge softly read the sign, raising her brows, and immediately made a decision, "Let’s stay here."

Having decided, Yin Chen naturally didn’t object. The Divine Demon Puppets had no opinions either.

The four ascended the steps and went inside.

After exchanging divine jade for two cave abodes, they were led by a divine person to their abodes. Before leaving, the divine person reminded them: "With the God Emperor’s birthday approaching, many guests are arriving. You’re lucky to find these two remaining cave abodes."

Once the divine person left, Yin Chen spoke to Mu Qingge: "We arrived at just the right time. With the Wuhua God Emperor’s upcoming birthday banquet, we can take the opportunity to enter the God Emperor Palace in Wuhua Palace and investigate the Divine Strategy Lower Volume."

Mu Qingge nodded, "Indeed, fortune has favored us this time." The Divine Demon Puppets, needing no rest, guarded the exterior of the cave abode at Mu Qingge’s command, ensuring that no one approached.

With their cultivation at the first layer of the Saint Realm, it would be difficult for ordinary people to come near.

"Luckily, this Wuhua Domain is right next to Xinghai, saving us a portion of the journey." Mu Qingge lifted her robe and sat down inside.

Yin Chen stood before her, a subtle smile in his eyes.

Finally able to accompany his master again was the greatest joy for him.

"By the way, Yin Chen, won’t accompanying me hinder your cultivation?" Mu Qingge asked, looking up.

Yin Chen remained as captivating as ever.

With blood-red eyes and silver hair, his handsome and painting-like features exuded a seductive fox clan charm.

"It won’t." Yin Chen reassured Mu Qingge, shaking his head confidently.

Mu Qingge said: "Hou doesn’t want to come out, probably to avoid alerting his enemies about his return. Bai Xi needs to breakthrough and can’t emerge for now, leaving only you. Don’t worry too much about my affairs, focus on advancing your cultivation."

Yin Chen nodded, equally earnestly reassuring Mu Qingge: "You can rest easy about my cultivation. Though not extremely strong now, I will continue striving."

Unlike Bai Xi, Yin Chen and Bai Xi share a contract with Mu Qingge, without needing slave marks. Moreover, they are not gods or demons, thus freed from the limitations of divine status or demon spirit.

Within Mu Qingge’s spatial domain, they were also continually engaged in cultivation.

Currently, Yin Chen’s strength is nearly equivalent to around the Spirit Cave Realm Second Layer. After Bai Xi’s awakening this time, she is likely to reach the peak of the Spirit Cave Realm Eighth Layer.

As for Hou, since he originally hails from the Divine Demon Continent, his suppressed cultivation is also recovering upon returning here.

However, he seems unwilling for those who initially plotted against him to know of his return; thus, he did not follow along this time.

"Qingge, what do we need to do next?" Yin Chen inquired about Mu Qingge’s subsequent plan.

Mu Qingge narrowed her eyes thoughtfully and said, "The clues from Gu Ye suggest that the news about the Divine Strategy Lower Volume is hidden in the Divine Emperor Palace in the Wuhua Domain. This Wuhua Domain, Wuhua City is inhabited by dependent Divines, while Wuhua Palace is where the disciples of the Wuhua Domain reside. To enter the Divine Emperor Palace now, we first need to prepare a birthday gift."

Yin Chen’s blood-red eyes gleamed slightly, nodding, "Alright, I’ll make preparations."

Mu Qingge looked up at him and, after a brief pause, nodded. She casually tossed out a Qiankun Bag, which had been given to her by Zhuang Shan when she first entered the Divine Land.

"There are some Divine Jade inside. Check what preparations you can make. I will also prepare an elixir," said Mu Qingge.

Her words made Yin Chen understand.

The birthday gift prepared in Wuhua City is merely a supplement; the elixir that Mu Qingge is preparing is the main gift. However, he was puzzled, "If an elixir is prepared, why prepare other things?"

"This birthday gift should have both face and substance to earn the favor of the Wuhua God Emperor. With a good impression, our actions in the Divine Emperor Palace will become much smoother," Mu Qingge explained with a smile.

Yin Chen nodded, grasping Mu Qingge’s intention, and then retreated.

...

While Yin Chen traversed Wuhua City, seeking a birthday gift that met Mu Qingge’s requirements, another group also arrived outside Wuhua City.

Unlike Mu Qingge who entered boldly, they were carefully concealed under black cloaks, cautiously evading the Divine guards at the city gate, arriving at a secluded spot.

"Young Master, Elder said this array can allow us to enter Wuhua City unnoticed. But without an invitation to the birthday feast, how can we enter Wuhua Palace?" asked one of the cloaked figures to Mu Tianyin hidden within the black cloak.

Mu Tianyin’s gaze turned dark and somber, telling the cloaked figure, "First, enter Wuhua City."

Having made a decision, the others could say nothing more. Mu Lin, who stood by his side, took out a Jade adorned with a miniature array, placing it carefully on the ground.

Once the Jade was placed on the ground, a beam of light emerged, enveloping the five of them.

Suddenly, the five of them disappeared along with the Jade.

When they reappeared, they were standing at a secluded street corner within Wuhua City.

Under the shade of the trees, Mu Tianyin pulled down the hat on his head, revealing his face.

Mu Lin reminded him, "Young Master, without identification, it’s best to keep a low profile."

Identification!

These four words felt like a thorn in Mu Tianyin’s side, clouding his expression. Mentioning this, he recalled his noble status, yet being forced to hide in shadows, acting with caution. Meanwhile, that lowly Mu Qingge could hold the identity of the Young God Emperor, boldly walking across the Four Seas Divine Land.

The most infuriating was not understanding why his mentor suggested not to reveal Mu Qingge’s identity for the time being.

Even so, he could not defy his mentor now, as that was his reliance.

Mu Tianyin’s eyes flickered a few times, inwardly resolving, ’Once I finish this task, I will head to the East Divine Land for a personal encounter with that despicable bastard.’

Mu Shan told Mu Lin, "Though we lack identification, once inside Wuhua City, we’ve evaded inspection. We should not cause trouble or be overly conspicuous, to avoid attracting attention."

"Now, we’re considering how to enter Wuhua Palace," another person added.

After discussing briefly, the gaze of several people fell upon Mu Tianyin.

He was the Young Master, their leader, naturally directing his commands.

Sensing their gaze, Mu Tianyin narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Find a place to settle. There are still a few days before the birthday feast. In these days, go inquire around and try to obtain invitations to it. I will prepare a birthday gift."

Upon hearing this, the other four immediately understood his intention.

It became clear that he wanted to borrow others’ identities to enter Wuhua Palace.

The four exchanged a glance, approving of the plan. ’That is indeed a good strategy; those attending the birthday feast will enter Wuhua City these days, giving us an opportunity to strike.’

Under the tree shadows in the street corner, the five of them quietly discussed.

Meanwhile, a striking silver-haired, blood-red-eyed man emerged from a shop across the street. His appearance instantly drew the attention of those around him. Yet, his gaze was fixed upon that secluded street corner.

The cloaked figures intrigued him enough to warrant closer attention...