Mu Qingyi had not intended to involve Chu Mu in this matter, for Chu Mu had already helped her a great deal.
However, with the outright verbal insults between him and Emperor Wu Kuang in front of everyone, she knew that even if Mu Qingyi didn't wish for Chu Mu to be involved, a man of honor like Chu Mu would not choose to back down.
But Mu Qingyi was still anxious. Given that the Heavenly Son dared to propose such a duel, he must be confident in his victory. It was unlikely that he was merely putting on an act to let himself be killed by Mo Ling.
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In the courtyard, Ye Qingzi was treating the wounds of Mu Qingyi's soul pets with her own soul pets.
After all, Mu Qingyi was alone against so many enemies, and her soul pets inevitably suffered some injuries.