Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot
Chapter 233 - 217: How Much the Miao King Dotes

Chapter 233: Chapter 217: How Much the Miao King Dotes

Meng Qianqian said coldly, "Miaojiang has long since sworn allegiance to the court. Imperial gifts? Are you trying to rebel?"

Bai Yuwei replied fearlessly, "In Miaojiang, we only acknowledge the Miao King!"

Meng Qianqian let out a cold laugh. "Interesting!"

Bai Yuwei glanced at the broken whip in her hand and sneered. "Even without the whip, I can still beat you with my bare hands!"

Meng Qianqian raised an eyebrow lightly. "Oh, really?"

Bai Yuwei said arrogantly, "I wasn’t serious just now. Do you actually think you’re that capable?"

Meng Qianqian beckoned her with a hand. "Come on, then."

Provoked, Bai Yuwei threw the broken whip to the ground. She twisted her waist, leaped into the air, and swung a punch at Meng Qianqian.

Meng Qianqian stood motionless, calmly observing her.

The surroundings seemed to go silent. The punch, which had been as swift as a thunderbolt, appeared drawn-out and filled with vulnerabilities in her eyes.

"I knew you wouldn’t dodge this!"

Bai Yuwei smirked smugly.

But to her surprise, her fist was almost close to landing when Meng Qianqian caught it with her palm, pulled her to the side, and struck her shoulder with another palm.

A terrifying force surged through Bai Yuwei’s body, causing her to stumble several steps before nearly crashing into a stone table.

She turned back in disbelief, glaring venomously at Meng Qianqian.

Meng Qianqian beckoned again. "Try again."

Bai Yuwei gritted her teeth and unleashed another punch.

But once more, Meng Qianqian effortlessly neutralized it.

After several exchanges, Meng Qianqian remained pristine, her hairpiece intact, while Bai Yuwei looked thoroughly humiliated.

Meng Qianqian looked at Bai Yuwei indifferently. "Admit defeat?"

Bai Yuwei gasped for breath. "In your dreams!"

"Then I won’t hold back."

Meng Qianqian struck Bai Yuwei’s shoulder again, sending her crashing to the ground.

Bai Yuwei screwed up her face in pain, her features distorted.

Standing loftily above her, Meng Qianqian asked, "When you were attacking others earlier, did you consider how painful it might be?"

Bai Yuwei glared bitterly at Meng Qianqian, grabbed a handful of dirt from the ground, and flung it at Meng Qianqian’s face.

Meng Qianqian waved her sleeve, diverting the dirt away.

Bai Yuwei used the distraction to perform a kip-up, kicking off a tree behind her to propel herself into a spin, vaulting over Meng Qianqian’s head, and landing steadily behind her.

Dusting off her hands smugly, Bai Yuwei declared, "What now? Out of moves?"

"Are you referring to this?"

Meng Qianqian turned around, holding a small bug between her fingers.

Bai Yuwei’s expression hardened. "You..."

With serenity, Meng Qianqian remarked, "Are your Miaojiang bugs supposed to be so formidable?"

Bai Yuwei hadn’t expected Meng Qianqian to recognize her use of Gu techniques. However, the bug just now was merely an ordinary one—she had plenty more, each deadlier than the last!

Since she’d been exposed, Bai Yuwei decided to stop hiding and openly unleashed her Gu against Meng Qianqian.

As inept as Bai Yuwei’s martial arts were, her mastery of Gu techniques was genuine.

Yet, strangely, Meng Qianqian appeared unaffected, despite several instances where Bai Yuwei was sure she had fallen victim.

Bai Yuwei was dumbfounded. "You... What have you done to my Gu?"

Meng Qianqian replied, "If your bugs aren’t effective, how is that my fault?"

Unwilling to give up, Bai Yuwei kept trying, but after exhausting nearly all her Gu arsenal, Meng Qianqian remained unscathed!

Meng Qianqian looked perplexed. "Are you... performing some kind of ritual dance?"

Fuming, Bai Yuwei hurled her bottle!

The bottle nearly hit the Green Simurgh Jade Bottle hanging from Meng Qianqian’s waist.

Meng Qianqian quickly picked up the little bottle and blew on it. "Thankfully, it’s fine."

Seeing the bottle, Bai Yuwei’s gaze shifted drastically. "Golden Silkworm Gu? Why is it with you?"

No wonder her Gu techniques had no effect on Meng Qianqian—the Golden Silkworm Gu was the king of all Gu, and all bugs would instinctively flee from its presence.

Meng Qianqian gave her a strange look. "My grandfather gifted it to me."

Bai Yuwei snapped angrily, "Nonsense! The Golden Silkworm Gu is the most powerful Gu in Miaojiang, and only one appears every ten years! Your grandfather is from the Central Plains—how could he possibly own the Golden Silkworm Gu? Clearly, you stole it!"

She was sure this girl had stolen it from her grandfather last night!

"Believe whatever you want." Meng Qianqian hung the small porcelain bottle back on her waist. She hadn’t realized her grandfather’s gift was so precious.

Grandfather, you’re so cool, beyond cool! From now on, you’ll forever be my favorite grandfather!

"Give it back to me!"

Bai Yuwei reached out to snatch it.

Meng Qianqian countered with one move, pinning her down!

Bai Yuwei cried out in agony, "Ruan Qing! Ruan Ling! Are you dead? Look how badly I’m being bullied! Go call my grandfather immediately!"

"What’s with all the ruckus so early in the morning?"

Liu Qingyun staggered over, grumpy from being awoken. Her irritation was evident.

She was holding the hand of a milk-soft little child.

The little child tugged at her with all their strength, pulling her forward. "Nanny Yun! Nanny Yun!"

The only thing bold enough to wake Liu Qingyun early was Treasure Piggy.

Liu Qingyun, half-asleep, stumbled into the small garden. The voice sounded somewhat familiar, but when she opened her eyes, she froze in shock.

Instinctively, she tried to turn around, but it was already too late.

Bai Yuwei recognized her instantly. "Aunt?"

Liu Qingyun’s entire body stiffened. "You’ve got the wrong person."

Ignoring the pain, Bai Yuwei climbed up from the ground and walked toward Liu Qingyun.

Liu Qingyun wanted to escape but was held back by the persistent Treasure Piggy.

Bai Yuwei circled in front of her, staring incredulously. "Aunt, is it really you?"

Meng Qianqian raised her eyebrows, crossing her arms. "Well, well."

Bai Yuwei exclaimed in shock, "Aunt, why are you in the Capital City?"

Liu Qingyun looked embarrassed. "I..."

Bai Yuwei grabbed her hand and pointed at Meng Qianqian. "Perfect timing, Aunt! This woman stole my grandfather’s Golden Silkworm Gu!"

Meng Qianqian smiled at Liu Qingyun. "Ah, so you’re Miss Bai’s aunt. Then, are you the Miao King’s daughter?"

Bai Yuwei sneered smugly. "Scared now, aren’t you?"

Oh yes, I’m so terrified.

Lu Yuan, did you know you set up my grandfather, the Miao King, for an entire evening?

Not far away, hidden among the flower bushes, Nanny Wan, Nanny Hu, Madam Du, and Qing Shuang—all froze in shock.

Nanny Wan muttered, "Heavens, this is way too much."

Meng Qianqian turned to Liu Qingyun. "Then can you tell her whether I stole the Golden Silkworm Gu?"

Bai Yuwei rolled her eyes. "If you didn’t steal it, did my grandfather give it to you?"

Liu Qingyun closed her eyes briefly. "Yes, my father gave it to her."

"You heard her!" Bai Yuwei replied, only to realize what was said. Her body trembled. "What?"

Liu Qingyun glanced behind her. "Ask him yourself."

Bai Yuwei turned and saw the Miao King striding into the garden.

All her feelings of fury miraculously transformed into grievance. "Grandfather—"

Bao Shu pointed at the Miao King, speaking with a soft, childlike voice. "Great-grandfather?"

Meng Qianqian curled the corners of her lips into a smile. "Yes, the great-grandfather."

Bao Shu wobbled forward toward the Miao King. "Great-grandfather, hug."

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