While the battle continued to progress in the air, Tsing Yi grew increasingly impatient as her consecutive attacks failed to land. Eventually a gush of blood began to make its way up her throat only to be pressed down again by sheer will.
Thankfully the foe didnât fare any better though.
Muzhen could see how violent and intense the dragoness was going at herself so she didnât dare to dive in rashly. This was also the main driving force behind her determination to take down the green dragon, itâs too tempting to allow one such as this to escape!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âWhat are you all doing?â The old beauty hollers out at the crowd down below, âHurry and join me to take down this dragon!â
Thisâ¦.
Various awkward glances were passed along the crowd.
They know very well the green dragon up there held strength far beyond their own, making it a likelihood of themselves sustaining damage or offering up their life in the process. Only a fool would want to do that when theyâre not going to reap any benefit. Moreover, didnât the ones effected by all this forgive the dragons? Thereâs no reason or plausible cause to intervene.
Understanding all these points, the other elders who were present for the fight did not move, only playing dumb like good little doggies that they were.
Muzhen didnât miss this and wanted to vomit blood at their cowardice. Sheâs already knees deep into this mess and if the situation continues to drag out then reinforcements might arrive for this dragon. Thatâs an outcome she couldnât afford.
Grinding her teeth, the old beauty shoots a signaling glare over to Ho Cui Cui whoâs now taking up the identity as the third victim. Unfortunately for her though, the former chubby girl not only didnât do as she wished, the person deliberately turned away to avoid eye contact and stepped backwardsâ¦.
Growing increasingly frustrated now: âDo the bunch of you know why the chief wants to find Miss Ho for? Heâs learned of the missâs medical ability to cure Huan Yinâs uncurable condition and intends to have her inspect the young lordâs illness. If he learns of how you are all standing by and doing nothing after Iâm through then I can guarantee he wonât be pleased. Prepare yourselves for severe punishment!â
To be clear, the old beauty emphasized on âmedical abilityâ and not her alchemy, that leaves a lot of wiggle room for when the time comes. And even if its not possible to cure Yun Fengâs mental outbursts, which was very unlikely since its all a lie, none are able to blame those involved. After all, no one claimed Ho Cui Cui was a miracle healer, only her medical abilities are top notch.
Contrary to the confident Muzhen whoâs using her as a bargaining chip, the former chubby girl herself didnât feel so good right now. In fact, sheâs downright panicking after hearing whatâs in store for her future.
Isnât the chief only seeking me out to give his gratitude? What cure his sonâs illness? How am I supposed to cure something I donât know?!
Seeing Muzhenâs warning glare again, Ho Cui Cuiâs body instantly froze on the spot. Sheâs got enough awareness to understand that the Mu Manor and herself was now tied to a single rope. If they fall, she falls.
âGo capture that dragon for me!â Gripping her hand into a tight ball, the fake lashes out to hide the sweat thatâs slowly forming on her forehead: âIf you kill that thing then I will inform the chief of your merits. Iâm sure he will give anyone involved preferential treatment.â
It worked. After exchanging a few nods between themselves, the elders leaped in unison and blocked off Tsing Yiâs back and escape route.
It was hard enough to tackle a single Muzhen in her already weakened state, now that thereâs even more foes added to the fray, Tsing Yiâs side instantly went on a downward spiral.
Peng!
Itâs unsure whoâs blow it was, but after a few exchanges a heavy punch had landed on the dragonessâs chest, causing her to come crashing down from the sky and into the crowd.
With the onlookers further retreating and not wanting to get involved, the river bank now leaves only Silveryâs big huge body and the seriously injured Tsing Yi on the groundâ¦.