Leng Qing: How Do You Repay a Favor? (Bonus Chapter)

Chapter 31: Leng Qing: How to Repay a Favor? (Bonus Chapter)

Mu Ningwei handed the collected Red Eagle Grass to Luo Mian's subordinate and then focused on taking Mu Nujiao sightseeing.

When suitable opportunities arose, he would let Mu Nujiao gain some experience.

At other times, they would tour mountains and rivers, sharing kisses and hugs, spending a sweet time together.

Occasionally, they would pick up Spirit Seeds or capture young Demonic Beasts.

After eliminating a large number of Demonic Beasts, they explored the resources left behind.

Some of the Demonic Beast corpses were used to cultivate Pseudo-Terror Demons.

This outing didn't end until the Pseudo-Terror Demons entered their advancement period and accumulated vast amounts of energy.

Mu Ningwei brought Mu Nujiao back to the city and they rested for a night.

The next day.

"Brother Ningwei, I'm going to challenge the Hangcheng Academy."

"Go for it, and don't get hurt."

"They're the ones who should be worried about getting hurt."

Mu Nujiao asked for a farewell hug and happily set off on the path to crush Hangcheng Academy.

Mu Ningwei pondered the matters in Hangcheng.

Upon entering Hangcheng, a lot of Faith Divine Power converged from all directions.

Clearly, Luo Mian's plan had begun. While curing diseases and saving people, he was also publicizing his achievements and generating faith.

"I should ask Luo Mian how things are going."

As Mu Ningwei took out his phone, his expression shifted slightly as he looked outside. A few minutes later, the doorbell rang.

He opened the door to find Tang Yue standing there.

Compared to their first meeting, Tang Yue looked exhausted, her hair was dry and brittle, and her eyes were dim.

She seemed to have suffered a major blow, as if her spirit and energy had been completely drained.

"Quick, come in. What happened?"

After entering, Tang Yue's eyes turned red, and her voice was choked with tears:

"It's all my fault. The Great One is now in Zhu Meng's hands. Tomorrow at noon, Zhu Meng will set up a magic array at West Lake to kill the Great One!"

"Everyone believes the Great One's poison caused the epidemic, and they're all waiting for the Great One to be executed."

"But I know the Great One is non-toxic during its molting period!"

"Mu Ningwei, you found the antidote and saved all the patients. You are Hangcheng's great hero."

"Please, step forward and clarify things. As long as it's you speaking, everyone will surely believe it!"

Mu Ningwei understood.

Luo Mian had done a good job. The epidemic had been resolved, and Hangcheng was now safe.

However, the rumors targeting the Mystic Snake were still ongoing.

The public's anger also needed an outlet.

Zhu Meng executing the Mystic Snake would conveniently diffuse public resentment.

"Tang Yue, the Mystic Snake is the guardian deity of your Tang Family. After it was captured by Zhu Meng, did your Tang Family do nothing?"

Tang Yue's face was filled with sorrow. "My uncle was willing to save the Great One, but he couldn't go against the will of the entire city's populace, or it would lead the family to ruin."

"As long as we can make the public believe the Great One is innocent, with our Tang Family's influence, we can completely save the Great One!"

"Mu Ningwei, I need your help."

"You are the hero who saved Hangcheng. I hope you can step forward and clarify the rumors! Please!"

Mu Ningwei spread his hands. "Sorry, I refuse."

Tang Yue's expression changed drastically. "Please, Mu Ningwei, you are our only hope!"

Tang Yue bent her knees, about to kneel and beg.

Mu Ningwei manipulated the shadows to bind her legs and shook his head.

"Public resentment needs an outlet. Even if I step forward, I might not be able to clarify the rumors. Instead, I might become the target of public criticism."

"I just need to sit back and watch from behind. The public will naturally thank me, and the Magic Association will reward my Mu Family. It's a win-win situation for both fame and fortune, so why should I charge forward for you?"

"Tang Yue, have you forgotten? You were the one who confidently refused me. Otherwise, the situation wouldn't be this dire."

Tang Yue's face turned pale, filled with regret, wishing she could travel back in time and slap her past self.

"Our Tang Family will give you a satisfactory reward. Please! I'm really begging you!"

Tang Yue burst into tears.

Mu Ningwei dispersed the dark power from her legs. "Then tell me, what can the Tang Family offer?"

"Star River Vein! Soul Seed!"

Tang Yue immediately offered the resources she considered incredibly precious.

"I don't need them."

Tang Yue despaired.

The Star River Vein and Soul Seed couldn't even move Mu Ningwei?

Her Tang Family couldn't produce anything more valuable on such short notice!

Besides, should she really make the Tang Family sell everything they owned just to cover her mistake?

Tang Yue felt immense self-reproach. She lowered her head and sobbed in a low voice, "If you're willing to help, I'll do anything... I can work for you for the rest of my life, I can be your woman!"

Mu Ningwei quickly waved his hands, "Stop, stop, I'm not interested."

"Leng Qing asked me to come help you using a favor."

"But at the time, I only needed to keep Zhu Meng busy until the Mystic Snake finished its molting. If I intervene now, I'll be in a direct conflict with Zhu Meng."

"It's very troublesome."

Tang Yue immediately shouted, "I can owe you a favor too! Our Tang Family owes you a great favor!"

Mu Ningwei was speechless for two seconds, "I told you, I'm not interested. You can go."

Tang Yue felt like the world was spinning, completely despairing.

Did she really have to watch her only relative die?

Tang Yue didn't know how she managed to leave Mu Ningwei's residence.

Leng Qing was waiting outside. Seeing Tang Yue's state, she understood things hadn't gone smoothly and sighed softly:

"Tang Yue, what did Mu Ningwei say?"

"It's all my fault!"

Tang Yue cried, recounting the events.

Finally, Tang Yue knelt on the ground, grabbed Leng Qing's leg, and pleaded desperately, "Leng Qing, you have a good relationship with Mu Ningwei, you were the one who invited him."

"You could convince him once, you can definitely convince him again. Please, help me!"

Leng Qing looked troubled. After glancing around for a moment, she gave a wry smile, "Alright, I'll try."

Inside the room, Mu Ningwei prepared two boxes of juice and placed them on the coffee table.

The doorbell rang.

"Mu Ningwei, are you free?"

"Please come in."

Leng Qing entered the room and saw Mu Ningwei sitting on the sofa, looking at the two boxes of juice on the coffee table. She was slightly taken aback.

Mu Ningwei smiled, "Sit down, I was waiting for you."

Leng Qing sat down and asked in surprise, "You knew I was outside?"

"I sensed your presence."

Actually, he had awakened the Sound Element and was sensitive to sounds.

Mu Ningwei had heard Leng Qing's voice.

What a keen perception, Leng Qing marveled inwardly. She took a deep breath and said with some helplessness, "It seems you've planned for everything. How did you know Tang Yue would ask me to come?"

"Because she had no other choice."

Leng Qing sighed, "Okay, you've really got me wrapped around your finger."

"What do you need me to pay for you to help the Mystic Snake clear its name?"

"As long as it's not something too unreasonable... I'll agree to anything."

Mu Ningwei's smile was gentle, "Don't think of me as a bad person. I was just a little unhappy with Tang Yue's actions and wanted to teach her a lesson so she'll use her brain more in the future."

"You don't need to pay anything. After all, I promised I would help the Mystic Snake."

"I will definitely fulfill the promises I make."

"Besides, it's worth a favor from you. With such a precious reward, I naturally wouldn't give up because of this little matter."

Leng Qing's expression was complicated. She lowered her eyes, avoiding Mu Ningwei's gaze, "Oh, is that so..."

Mu Ningwei continued to promise in a gentle tone, "Don't worry, I will help you."

Leng Qing pursed her lips, "If you step out now, your reputation might be tarnished, and you'll also offend Zhu Meng, a Council Member of the Imperial Palace Court..."

"This is something I promised you."

Leng Qing lowered her head and drank her juice, mumbling softly, "So my favor is worth this much? Then how will I ever repay the three favors I owe you..."

No, you're the granddaughter of a Forbidden Mage.

You don't have to repay it; your grandfather, Song Qiming, can repay it.

Mu Ningwei smiled:

"You'll definitely be able to repay them in the future."

"Besides, I have a way to resolve the Mystic Snake crisis without damaging my reputation."

Leng Qing suppressed her complex emotions and asked curiously, "What way?"

Mu Ningwei's smile was confident, "Who says I'm afraid of Zhu Meng?"

"He's the one who should be afraid of me. He should stop eyeing the Mystic Snake out of respect for me."

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