"Leng Qing, how did it go? Did he agree?"
Tang Yue hurried over, clasped Leng Qing's hand, and asked anxiously.
When Leng Qing left Mu Ningwei's room, she was absent-minded for a full two seconds. Once she came back to herself, she smiled and squeezed Tang Yue's hand in return, reassuring her:
"Ningwei agreed. He promised to help the Totem Black Snake."
Tang Yue was delighted. "That's wonderful!"
Leng Qing soothed her gently. "Mm-hmm. Ningwei is a very capable person. He may still be young, but anything he promises, he will definitely fulfill and do well. He keeps his word. You can rest assured."
"Leng Qing, I really don't know how to thank you!"
Overcome with emotion, Tang Yue's eyes filled with tears. She opened her arms and hugged Leng Qing tightly, sobbing softly.
Over the past few days, the Totem Black Snake had been willing to die to save her life, while public outrage boiled over and the entire internet cursed it as a menace.
Tang Yue had been powerless, unable to do anything at all. It had truly been agonizing.
Fortunately, Mu Ningwei was helping now. Everything would get better!
Only...
With tears in her eyes, Tang Yue looked at the gentle expression on Leng Qing's face.
"You must have paid a huge price to get Mu Ningwei to act, right? After all, he has to go up against Zhu Meng."
"What was the price? Tell me, Leng Qing. I'll help you pay it."
Leng Qing's expression grew even gentler. "Ningwei didn't ask for any reward. He truly is a good person, so don't overthink it."
"He was only trying to scare you before. He hoped you wouldn't be so impulsive in the future."
Tang Yue did not believe her.
Even the Star River Vein and a Soul Seed had not been enough to hire Mu Ningwei. He had looked down on both her and the Tang Family. That pride coming from the depths of his heart did not seem like an act at all.
He truly looked down on her and the Tang Family.
How could someone like that possibly help her oppose Zhu Meng without asking for anything in return?
Tang Yue looked worried. "Leng Qing, tell me the truth. What exactly was the price for getting him to act?"
Leng Qing replied helplessly, "Just a favor."
"Really?"
"Really."
Tang Yue suddenly burst into tears. "Wuwuwu, Leng Qing, I'm sorry!"
"You were willing to give so much for me. I'm such a terrible person, wuwuwu..."
Leng Qing was stunned. Once she realized what Tang Yue meant, she pushed her away, both annoyed and amused. "Don't wipe your snot on me. Do you really think I'm some fairy goddess?"
"How could anyone offend a powerful councilman, even the Imperial Palace Court behind him, just to date me?"
Tang Yue was dumbfounded. "Th-then..."
Leng Qing sighed helplessly. "All right, stop thinking so much. I have a good impression of Ningwei. If he wants to date me, he can just say so. I'm willing to give it a try. There's no need to beat around the bush."
"Ah..."
Tang Yue's mind truly could not process it. After freezing for a moment, she decisively gave up thinking and smiled through her tears.
"Then let's move quickly! We need to notify Uncle and have him prepare to rescue the Totem Black Snake!"
"No rush."
Leng Qing reassured her, "Ningwei is celebrating with his younger sister, Mu Nujiao, tonight. He said he can deal with Zhu Meng tomorrow. We'll follow his instructions on our side."
Tang Yue was shocked. "Huh? He's going to face Zhu Meng alone?"
"Mm. Ningwei is very confident."
"He's actually that powerful... Could he have connections to the Parthenon? Or perhaps he is highly valued by the Mu Clan's upper ranks? That must be it. Such a talented young man, and he's male too... He's probably the Mu Clan's designated next patriarch."
Leng Qing considered it. "He previously brought two major opportunities to the Mu Clan. Now that you mention it, that really is possible."
Tang Yue felt guilty. "If the Mu Clan's upper ranks get involved in this, how enormous a favor will you owe, Leng Qing?"
Leng Qing smiled helplessly. "Yes. I owe him more and more now. I already have no idea how I could ever repay him."
Leng Qing suddenly envied Mu Nujiao.
Mu Nujiao could stay by Mu Ningwei's side without any reservations, accepting his kindness and even his pampering, without needing to consider anything else.
After all, they were family.
Leng Qing wanted a dependable man like that as family too!
Leng Qing's parents had divorced when she was young. Her father was also a hunter mage, always running around outside from dawn to dusk. Some time ago, he had completely vanished without a trace.
She truly envied Mu Nujiao!
The next day, eight in the morning.
There were six hours left until the execution of the Totem Black Snake.
Zhu Meng dispatched the court mages he had brought to set up a lightning magic formation at West Lake. Standing atop the embankment and looking down at the delicate, picturesque scenery, he felt broad-minded and at ease.
Very soon, he would pass judgment on a monarch-level demon within the city and eliminate this menace for the people!
Zhu Meng did not harbor that many selfish motives.
Although judging the Totem Black Snake would bring enormous fame to his Theory of Demonic Beast Hidden Dangers and advance his career,
Zhu Meng had targeted the Totem Black Snake because he truly cared about Hangcheng's people and believed that this uncontrolled monarch-level demon was a massive hidden danger.
"Zhu Meng, there you are."
Zhu Meng turned around and laughed heartily. "Luo Mian, Hangcheng's plague was lifted thanks to you and Mu Ningwei. I will tell Chief Pang Lai of your contributions."
Luo Mian stroked his beard and smiled. "Mu Ningwei was the truly impressive one. By the way, Mu Ningwei wants to meet with you."
Zhu Meng's smile faded, and he gave a soft snort. "The Tang Family has run out of options, so they want him to persuade me? Heh. He's just a kid. I do respect him for saving Hangcheng's people."
"But he is still too young. He believes whatever the Tang Family tells him. Does he want to speak on the Totem Black Snake's behalf? He's still too green."
Luo Mian's expression was strange. He coughed twice. "In any case, Zhu Meng, you should meet him. Also, it would be best if you showed him some respect."
Zhu Meng nodded. "He destroyed the Magic City headquarters of Black Pepper Court, exposed that foolish idiot Song He, and has now saved Hangcheng's people. I want to meet him as well."
After returning, Zhu Meng had someone investigate Mu Ningwei's background.
Those absurd rumors from Europe could be treated as a joke.
But everything Mu Ningwei had done since returning home had benefited society.
Zhu Meng thought highly of this junior.
Luo Mian smacked his lips but said nothing. "Here's the address. He's waiting for you in a private room at this hotel."
"Fine, I'll go take a look. Please hold down the fort here."
Zhu Meng arrived at the hotel's private room.
Mu Ningwei stood to welcome him. "Councilman Zhu Meng, please sit."
Zhu Meng was friendly. "Mu Ningwei, on behalf of all the patients and families who were saved, I thank you."
After saying that, he bowed.
Mu Ningwei felt a surge of Faith Power arise and was somewhat surprised. Smiling, he said, "It was what I should have done. Councilman Zhu Meng, please take a seat."
"All right."
Rumble, rumble.
A dining cart was wheeled over, and an exceptionally beautiful mature European woman elegantly arranged the dishes.
Zhu Meng gave the beautiful mature woman a surprised glance. He had not expected this hotel to have waitresses of such caliber!
Beautiful beyond compare and elegant in bearing—why work as a waitress when she could stroll outside an academy and have countless wealthy young masters taking the bait...
Zhu Meng did not pay her much attention. He said to Mu Ningwei, "You came to persuade me to spare the Totem Black Snake, didn't you?"
Mu Ningwei nodded. "Yes. I'm giving the Imperial Palace Court some face, and considering that you truly do care for the people, this matter ends here."
Zhu Meng was baffled. Those words were indeed Chinese, but why could he not understand them?
Mu Ningwei meant that he wanted me to give him some face and show mercy by sparing the Totem Black Snake, right?
Zhu Meng shook his head and refused.
"The Totem Black Snake is a menace. I'm afraid I cannot agree to that."
"Mu Ningwei, I think highly of you. I hope you can—"
Icy claws clamped around his throat.
Zhu Meng's pupils dilated. His entire body turned cold, and terror filled his eyes!
That stunning waitress smiled as she released an aura that made even Super Tier Mages shudder. It was the suppression of a higher level of life.
She was a demon!
She was a monarch!!
Marquis Feiyi's claws hovered before Zhu Meng's throat. Covering her mouth, she giggled, her scarlet eyes cold and vicious.
"Little one, do you know what you just said?"
"Refusing my king means death~"
Mu Ningwei calmly picked up some food and tasted it, smiling as he praised her.
"Fei Yi, your cooking has gotten even better."
The coldness vanished from Fei Yi's eyes. She placed a hand over her chest and bowed. "As long as my king likes it."
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