The Sweet Life of Superstar and His Goddess Wife
Chapter 186: Who is the mastermind behind Empress Mu? (Thanks to Xuanyuan Yuchen for the reward)

Chapter 186: 186: Who is the mastermind behind Empress Mu? (Thanks to Xuanyuan Yuchen for the reward)

"In this world, nothing is impossible." Mu Qiuniang’s eyes were cold, as if she were looking at an ant.

To her, wasn’t Feifei just an ant that could be crushed at any moment?

[Yes, in this world, nothing is impossible...] Feifei stared at her with fear, saying, [No wonder no one has dared to make a move against the Mu family for so many years, no wonder they sent me to investigate the Mu family, no wonder...]

Indeed, it, a dignified Ghost General, capable of manipulating thousands of ghosts, was sent out just to avoid alarming the people behind the Mu family.

Before this, it thought this was a good errand, merely seducing a man. What’s so hard about that? For the lustful, it just needed to move its fingers, and they would take the bait; for the non-lustful, it could cast the "Ghost Cup" to make the other party live and die for it.

But why? Why did it run into the hands of ’Autumn Fairy of Ghosts’ who was renowned since the great age of cultivation hundreds of years ago?!

[How do you want to punish me?] Feifei’s teeth were trembling a little.

The name "Autumn Fairy of Ghosts" wasn’t just for scaring people; it was genuine, known throughout the Demon World as someone not to mess with. If one fell into her hands, having one’s soul scattered would be the best outcome.

"It seems you are quite afraid of me. It’s been hundreds of years, I thought everyone had forgotten about me. Didn’t expect you’d still fear me..."

If she had known earlier, she would have revealed her name and spared herself the trouble.

[Ever since I became that lord’s subordinate, I’ve heard of the fairy’s name, ’Defy Heaven and Earth, but beware of Autumn Fairy, soul scattering is a good ending’...] Feifei forced itself to calm down, trembling as it spoke, [Fairy, I harmed the Mu family; I know I deserve death. I wouldn’t dare argue with you, but please, since I did not harm Mu Qing’s life and have confessed everything, give me a quick end...]

While speaking, it kowtowed to Mu Qiuniang.

Actually, Feifei wasn’t foolish; regardless of whether this woman was the ’Autumn Fairy of Ghosts’ from millions of years ago, her authority over the Mu family meant her relationship with them was deep. It harmed the Mu family’s descendants; how could this woman let it go?

An evil ghost with thousands of lives on its hands wouldn’t meet a good end if it fell into the hands of so-called righteous people. Instead of facing unknown tortures, it might as well seek a quick end.

Mu Bai’s eyes widened. A terrifying ghost that was fierce before, pleaded on the ground as soon as it heard the great aunt’s "name"?!

Wait, hundreds of years ago?!

Looking and looking, the great aunt didn’t seem any older than she was, yet she had been alive for hundreds of years?!

If the great aunt existed hundreds of years ago, how old was she now? Could she really be hundreds of years old?!

Thinking of the ages of the great aunt and uncle... Mu Bai felt that the great aunt had really gone for the "younger" ones, such a vast age difference was a bit much to take.

However, if the great aunt really lived for hundreds of years, calling her great aunt might still be "too young."

Mu Qiuniang raised an eyebrow: "You’re quite smart."

Feifei only kowtowed to Mu Qiuniang, not saying a word.

"If you honestly answer my questions, I might consider giving you a quick end."

[Thank you, Fairy.]

"Who sent you?"

[I don’t know the name of the lord, but everyone refers to him as ’Lord.’ He doesn’t usually interact with us; the one who contacts us is the ’Ghost Envoy’...]

...

Just like that, Feifei died in front of him, and Mu Qing closed his eyes painfully.

Mu Cheng and Mu Jie patted his shoulder and sighed. If it weren’t for encountering the great aunt, they might never have known what happened until the day Mu Qing died.

Instead of finding out too late and retrieving Mu Qing’s corpse, they’d rather he suffer now. Moreover, who could say whether the female ghost truly loved Mu Qing. After all, it approached Mu Qing with an agenda and indeed drained his energy, leaving him with only half a life.

"Cousin Qing, you can’t blame the great aunt for this; after all, that female ghost had ill intentions when she approached you..." Mu Bai said cautiously, "The great aunt destroyed it for your own good, to eliminate harm for the people, so don’t hate the great aunt, okay?"

Mu Qing shook his head, not looking at her.

Hate?

Who should he hate?

He should hate himself for not recognizing a villain, knowing Feifei wasn’t one of his kind, yet still falling in love. If the great aunt hadn’t appeared, wouldn’t he have been deceived until he died at its hands one day?

His own death wasn’t the issue, but would Feifei and the people behind it spare his family?

Thinking of Feifei’s words when it "confessed," thinking of the unknown mastermind it mentioned, his heart felt heavy. He didn’t have time to be in pain because greater danger awaited him and the entire Mu family.

"I want to be alone for a while."

After speaking, he left a room full of people and entered the study.

"Cousin Qing..." Mu Bai wanted to say something but was held back by Mu Cheng.

Mu Cheng shook his head at her.

"But..." Mu Bai hesitated.

"You have to trust Mu Qing; he will come through this." Although he wasn’t particularly close to Mu Qing, they had grown up together, and he was quite aware of Mu Qing’s sense of family responsibility.

Even if Mu Qing loved that female ghost, knowing it approached him for the entire Mu family, Mu Qing would cut off this affection.

Moreover, that female ghost didn’t truly love Mu Qing.

"Alright." Mu Bai said no more and obediently followed Mu Cheng, Mu Jie, and Mu Qiuniang to sit down on the sofa in the living room.

As Mu Qing’s twin brother, Mu Jie "hosted" a bit for his brother, brewing a pot of tea with hot water and taking some bread from the fridge for everyone to have as a late-night snack.

Although it was late at night, after going through such a thrilling experience, everyone except Mu Qiuniang found it hard to sleep.

"Actually, drinking tea this late makes it even harder to sleep, right?" Mu Bai said while holding a teacup.

"Then don’t drink tea, just have hot water." Mu Cheng took the teacup from her hand and poured a cup of warm water instead.

"Thank you, big cousin, you’re really nice!" Holding the cup, Mu Bai felt all warm inside.

Ah... Big cousin is so nice; who knows whom he will end up with in the future. Really envious of the future big sister-in-law, if only her future husband were as nice as big cousin.

While she was getting lost in thoughts, Mu Jie was worried about his brother.

"Great... Great aunt." Although he knew the person in front of him was an old monster who had lived for hundreds of years, her youthful face made it difficult to say the title, "Didn’t you say my brother had his energy drained? Now that the female ghost is gone, is he alright?"