The Honeyed Tongue Hid a Dagger, at Last Revealed

Mu Wanqing agreed.

"Wanqing, no! The people outside are cunning and ruthless!"

"Leaving the Great Wilderness is too dangerous."

"Wanqing, don't listen to them."

The villagers all offered advice and warnings.

They do not trust the Wood Spirit Imperial Dynasty.

Mu Rantian also said:

"Girl, you..."

Mu Wanqing, however, firmly stated:

"Grandpa Village Chief, I... I need to find my parents."

Upon hearing this, Mu Rantian let out a long sigh.

"Village Chief, Wanqing and I will go."

Mu Nanshan stepped forward and said, "Nanjing and the others have been missing for many years. Now that we have a clue, we should go and look for them!"

Mu Nanjing, Mu Wanqing's father!

"Good!"

In the end, Mu Rantian had no choice but to agree.

Upon seeing Mu Zhenkong's eyes lit up with joy.

First, let Mu Nanshan and Mu Wanqing go to the Imperial Dynasty. Then they will gradually gain the trust of the villagers, and the Ancestor Village will eventually be able to escape this evil wilderness.

"Sigh, even we... will one day have to break our ancestral teachings again...?"

Mu Rantian felt a little unwell.

"As far as we know, the reason our ancestors didn't cede the Great Wilderness was because they feared we would bring a cataclysmic disaster to the outside world."

Mu Zhenkong explained, "After all, our ancestors found many things deep in the Great Wilderness, but they also encountered terrifying and bizarre things... That's why they left behind admonitions, forbidding anyone from entering or leaving the Great Wilderness."

"But in reality, no great calamity occurred outside the country after the founding of the dynasty. You can rest assured that the outside world... is safe."

He knows a lot of secrets.

Mu Rantian could only nod and say:

I hope so.

Soon, Mu Wanqing, Mu Nanshan, Mu Zhenkong, and the others left.

Before leaving, Mu Wanqing left the rice bag in the village.

We journeyed out of the vast wilderness.

They left the Burial God Great Wilderness and appeared on the edge of a town in the Eastern Wasteland.

Both Mu Nanshan and Mu Wanqing were somewhat dazed.

"The Great Wilderness is like two different worlds... In the outside world, there is no such oppressive evil force..."

Mu Nanshan murmured.

Beyond the Great Wilderness... it is indeed more suitable for cultivation.

"Go to the Imperial Dynasty; the Spiritual Qi there will be much more abundant!"

The Mu Zhenkong!

That evening.

"Elder Zhenkong has returned!"

A voice echoed Imperial Capital of the Wood Spirit Imperial Dynasty.

The Imperial Capital in the spotlight!

Wood Empress Mu Qingcang and Empress Shangguan Tongruo personally went out to greet them, followed by all the officials.

Mu Zhenkong led Mu Nanshan and Mu Wanqing to the front of the main hall.

"Hahaha, finally someone from the Ancestor Village has come! I am very pleased!"

Mu Qingcang walked ahead first, a smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, this old minister has not failed in his mission. This is Mu Nanshan from Wood Spirit Village, and she..."

Mu Zhenkong introduced her, "She is Mu Wanqing, the Wood Spirit Celestial Body who awakened in the Ancestor Village!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes immediately fell on Mu Wanqing.

"Wood Spirit Celestial Body!"

"It was actually a girl like this who awakened..."

"What a pity..."

The officials' eyes held a mixture of jealousy, envy, and regret!

"Wanqing, is that right?"

Empress Shangguan Tongruo had already come out, smiling kindly:

"This is wonderful! Ever since the Emperor and I heard the news about the Ancestor Village, we have been overjoyed. Your arrival is a great honor for us."

"From this day forward, you are all part of the dynasty!"

She waved her hand and said:

"Prepare a banquet! Tonight, His Majesty and I will have a good reunion with Wanqing and the others!"

The imperial city suddenly became lively.

A grand banquet was held that night.

Mu Qingcang and Shangguan Tongruo sat down with Mu Nanshan and Mu Wanqing.

"Everyone!"

Mu Qingcang raised his cup and said:

"By imperial decree, Mu Wanqing shall be granted the title of Princess, Mu Nanshan shall be Marquis Nanshan!"

The officials were in an uproar.

Such treatment is truly exceptional!

Many people with ulterior motives shook their heads, gradually abandoning their thoughts.

Mu Nanshan and Mu Wanqing, however, were somewhat at a loss.

They had always lived in the wilderness and had never encountered anything like this before, so they were somewhat bewildered.

"Sister Wanqing,"

At this moment, Princess Mu Wanxiu, carrying a cup of wine, walked over with a smile and said:

"From now on, you're Princess! I'm so happy for you!"

"Come on, let me toast you!"

Mu Wanqing could only awkwardly raise her glass.

For the next few days, Mu Nanshan and Mu Wanqing were arranged to stay in the palace.

Living in luxury and extravagance, the emperor and Empress showed them boundless care.

Almost everything used was of the highest quality.

Mu Wanqing's bedroom was arranged next to Mu Wanxiu's bedroom.

Mu Wanxiu displayed unparalleled enthusiasm, visiting Mu Wanqing every day to try and build a closer relationship.

"Princess, may I ask... do you know that a few years ago, a man and a woman came to the Imperial Dynasty seeking a way to save the Sacrificial Spirit?"

Mu Wanqing had asked Mu Wanxiu this question many times.

"Sister Wanqing, don't worry. Only my mother and father know this. They will see you in a few days, and you can ask them yourself then."

Mu Wanxiu smiled and said:

"Come, sister, this is the Ice Silkworm Robe I wove for you myself."

"Sister, I made some pastries today, have a taste."

Mu Wanxiu showed Mu Wanqing almost meticulous care.

However, Mu Wanqing consistently rejected the royal family's offer of care and attention.

She hardly used any of the silks and satins that were sent to her.

On this day, Mu Wanxiu came to Mu Wanqing's palace in tears.

"Princess... what's wrong?"

Mu Wanqing spoke first.

Mu Wanxiu cried out:

"Sister... I might be jilted."

"My father betrothed me to Leng Shaofeng, the Young Sect Master of the Qingyang Sect, but my aptitude is too poor, and the Qingyang Sect may not even consider me..."

"If only my physique were better, I wouldn't need the Wood Spirit Celestial Body; just awakening the Wood Spirit Profound Body would be enough..."

Her large eyes were filled with hope as she looked at Mu Wanqing and said:

"Sister, can you help me?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Wanqing could only sigh.

"I'm sorry, Princess... I... I can't help you."

I was able to awaken the Wood Spirit Celestial Body entirely thanks to Senior Li's grace.

What right do I have to give away what Senior Li bestowed upon me to others?

Moreover, she didn't bring any treasures with her; she left them all in Wood Spirit Village.

"Sister, please help me, please... I really need this marriage, and the dynasty needs it too, we're all family!"

"If you help me awaken the Wood Spirit Profound Body, I will definitely persuade my father to pass the throne to you in the future, okay?"

Mu Wanxiu pleaded repeatedly.

A hint of reluctance flickered in Mu Wanqing's eyes, but she could only shake her head and say:

"I'm sorry, Princess... I really have no other choice."

Upon hearing this, a deep disappointment flashed in Mu Wanxiu's eyes.

She left.

That night.

Is Princess Wanqing here?

An old man came in, smiling broadly, and said:

"Princess Wanqing, Her Majesty the Empress summons you."

Mu Wanqing hurriedly followed the old man.

She had waited far too long for this day.

Soon, her father-in-law led her to the Empress's palace.

Inside the palace, Mu Wanxiu was sitting next to Empress Shangguan Tongruo.

Shangguan Tongruo smiled and looked at Mu Wanqing, saying:

"Wanqing, have you settled in well in the palace these past few days?"

Mu Wanqing said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Empress. Everything is fine..."

She bit her lower lip lightly and said:

"Your Empress, Wanqing bold as to ask, where did the man and woman who came to the Imperial Court seeking a way to save the Sacrificial Spirit go?"

But Shangguan Tongruo did not answer, but only sighed slightly and said:

"Wanqing, we're all family, aren't we?"

"You know about Wanxiu's matter as well."

"His Majesty and I have treated you well, so I hope you won't be so selfish."

"Tell me the method to awaken the Wood Spirit Celestial Body, okay? A stronger dynasty is a good thing for you too."

Upon hearing this, Mu Wanqing was taken aback.

She recognized it...

The method to awaken the Wood Spirit Celestial Body is to exchange information about one's parents!

She gave a bitter smile, shook her head, and said:

"Your Empress... I was able to awaken the Wood Spirit Celestial Body only because of a favor bestowed upon me. How could I possibly know such Secret Method?"

There seemed to be a hint of regret in Shangguan Tongruo's eyes as she said:

Are you really not going to tell me?

"What a pity, all my sincerity has been wasted."

She waved.

Suddenly, an old man stepped out from behind.

Mu Zhenfeng!

The entire palace was shrouded in some kind of aura, isolating it from the outside world.

"Your Empress... you..."

Mu Wanqing's expression changed.

"I have given you wealth and luxury, you should be grateful and repay me!"

Shangguan Tongruo's face was icy cold as she said:

"If you're heartless, don't blame me for being ruthless. What you won't give, I'll take myself!"

Mu Wanqing's expression changed drastically, and she turned to run away.

However, Mu Zhenfeng had already unleashed a palm strike.

The powerful spiritual energy that came rushing towards her sent her flying...

Boom!

She crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out blood.

"Let's do it."

Shangguan Tongruo spoke coldly, saying:

"Open her heart, take her precious blood, and grant my daughter's wish!"

His words were as cold and sharp as knives!

A cold, gleaming silver dagger appeared in Mu Zhenfeng's hand.

Beside Shangguan Tongruo, Mu Wanxiu, her pretty face showing a hint of excitement, said:

"Hurry, hurry, I need to become Wood Spirit Celestial Body, I can't wait!"