Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort-Chapter 184: You’re Not Convinced, and Neither Am I (7)

Behind her, was Princess Changle, Qin Yiyao, and further back were her five hundred trusted aides.

"It’s Little Lord!" Hua Yue, who was behind Mu Lianrong, stretched her neck and shouted. You He, beside her, upon seeing Mu Qingge unharmed, also showed a joyful expression.

Both of them were left by Mu Qingge with Mu Lianrong during these precarious days, and now their hanging hearts could finally settle back in place.

Mu Lianrong also saw Mu Qingge beside Mu Xiong, and she murmured while staring at her, "Qingge seems a bit different."

You He and Hua Yue exchanged glances, their eyes carrying some confusion.

Has Little Lord changed?

"Whoa—!" Mu Xiong’s horse stopped only upon reaching the two Princes.

Mu Xiong’s sharp gaze swept over the two, he gently clasped his hands and said, "Crown Prince, Prince Rui."

Such an arrogant attitude displeased Qin Jinxiu, but due to the situation, he had to squeeze out a gentle smile: "Old Lord, you’ve worked hard."

Qin Jinhao gave Qin Jinxiu a mocking smile and clasped his hands, saying, "I congratulate the Old Lord on his victorious return, adding a glorious touch to our Qin Country’s War God’s title."

The grand compliment was thrown out but did not improve Mu Xiong’s mood.

He said indifferently, "Prince Rui overpraises. This victory was not due to me, Mu Xiong, but to countless sacrifices made by the Mu Family Army.

Qin Jinhao’s mouth twitched, unable to respond for a moment.

Prince Rui’s setback improved the Crown Prince’s mood. He showed a handsome smile, revealing no trace of savagery: "Old Lord, Father has prepared a welcoming banquet for you in the palace. Please accompany the Crown Prince into the palace."

"Wait." Mu Xiong interrupted Qin Jinxiu’s proposal.

Regarding the arrangements from that person in the Imperial Palace, he neither expressed gratitude nor refused. He looked at Mu Lianrong and called out loudly, "Lianrong."

Mu Lianrong immediately rode forward, her expression equally solemn: "Father."

Her voice caused a crack in the calm of Mu Xiong’s eyes. Just a little, just a little more, and he might have never seen his daughter again.

Suppressing the bitterness in his heart, Mu Xiong said gravely, "Your Majesty only permits five thousand from the Mu Family Army to return for reporting. They carry on their backs the remains of martyrs who sacrificed to defend Qin Country and protect our Qin Country’s people. You must arrange for their proper burial, notify their families. They are not only worthy Qin Country sons, but also brave warriors of the Mu Family Army!"

Mu Xiong’s words finally informed the surrounding citizens of the purpose of the porcelain jars in the bamboo baskets.

The joy on their faces from the victory gradually faded. Among the crowd, sounds of faint sobbing were heard.

"Yes! Lianrong will not disgrace the mission!" Mu Lianrong fought back her urge to cry and agreed.

Five thousand people, each with four or five porcelain jars on their backs. Altogether, that’s a full count of twenty thousand. These are the remains that could be recovered; those unrecoverable, have they all been consumed by the Beast Clan?

This inference is not known only by Mu Lianrong, but by the surrounding citizens too.

Suddenly, the area around the gates of Luodu City was enveloped by a sense of mourning.

Within it, Qin Jinxiu and Qin Jinhao had to restrain their thoughts, especially Qin Jinxiu. He felt anger at such a response, as he was most aware of the Mu Family Army’s affairs.

In his view, those who achieve great things are not concerned with minor details. As long as Mu Xiong could be killed, sacrificing some of the Mu Family Army meant nothing. However, Mu Xiong’s words and the surrounding citizens’ reactions made him feel uneasy.