Chapter 447 Closing the Net (5)
"Your subordinates volunteer to go down the mountain to find the Crown Prince." Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao, and Bixiao followed closely behind, preferring to descend the mountain and face the calamity rather than do this.
That person who was targeted by the Emperor was really unlucky. How did they offend the Emperor?
“You are kind enough, but we must decline. If you descend to the mortal realm, you will be caught up in the Investiture of the Gods. How could the Emperor and I bear to do that?” Xihe refused directly. “Dijun, come with me to the mortal realm to find Xiao Jiu and the others and bring them back. I am worried about them being out there.”
Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals' eyes lit up. Taking the Emperor away would be even better; then they wouldn't have to hide in the mortal realm anymore.
"No need..." Di Jun was about to refuse, but Xi He didn't like being refused, so she just grabbed Di Jun and left.
"No need for what? Look at yourself, do you look like a father god? Your sons might be caught in the calamity, yet you're not worried at all. Do you even care about your sons?" Xihe knew that Dijun was carefree, but she never knew that Dijun's heart was wider than the sea, and that he wasn't afraid of his children getting into trouble.
"Yes, yes, I'm not worried. Xihe, let go quickly. Listen to me, Xiao Jiu and the others are fine. You have to believe in the bond between brothers. There is a telepathic connection between brothers."
Di Jun was eager to secretly separate Yuanshi Tianzun and Xiao Shi, which was the most important thing. As for Xiao Jiu and the others, they disobeyed and went down the mountain on their own. They should be taught a lesson by Xiao Shi. If they fell into the hands of their own brothers, their lives would not be in danger. But if they fell into the hands of others in places that they could not take care of, their lives would be uncertain.
"What do you mean by that?" Xihe knew Dijun all too well.
Di Jun looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping before leaning close to Xi He's ear and whispering, "Have you forgotten about that Cang Min sword from a while ago? Xiao Jiu and the others will only run into Xiao Shi. Don't worry, Xiao Shi will just teach his disobedient older brother a lesson. What could possibly happen?"
Xihe was skeptical. "Really?"
“Really,” Di Jun nodded. He would rather die than go. Xiao Shi doesn’t remember anything now, and he won’t hold back from attacking him just because he is the Father God.
It's nothing if Xiao Jiu and the others get beaten up by Xiao Shi, but it's different if he gets beaten up. He'll lose all face and dignity, and where will his father's authority stand in the future?
Di Jun not only refused to go himself, but also strictly forbade Xi He from descending to the mortal realm. "Xi He, for Xiao Shi's sake, you must not descend to the mortal realm. Consider it as accumulating blessings for Xiao Shi. If you go, Xiao Shi will commit a grave mistake."
Beating one's mother is punishable by shortening one's lifespan. Emperor Jun looked up at the sky sadly. He was truly thinking of Xiao Shi, but there was no need to make his selfish motives so explicit.
If Xihe knew, she would certainly not agree.
Xihe felt something was wrong, but upon further reflection, she realized that no matter how outrageous Dijun was, he had never lied to her. If she descended to the mortal realm, it would likely be detrimental to Xiao Shi.
“Alright, I’ll listen to you,” Xihe glanced at the three people who had just knelt before the palace to receive orders. “You go ahead and get busy. I’ll go find Changxi.”
"Okay, remember, whatever you do, don't go down to the mortal realm," Di Jun reminded him again.
"Alright, I've never broken a promise." Xihe chuckled, turning to leave the Ziwei Palace. A cold glint flashed in her eyes. Dijun was definitely hiding something from her. Hmph, just you wait, she'll teach you a lesson later…
Xihe readily agreed, but then turned around and went directly to Taiyi. She said she wouldn't descend to the mortal realm, but she didn't say she wouldn't send someone down to the mortal realm.
There's only one Xiao Shi, but there are nine Xiao Jiu and the others. Xiao Shi is busy with important matters, so how can he possibly take care of Xiao Jiu and the others? Di Jun is really messing things up.
Although the threat of the array master is gone, there are still two Western Saints. They even wanted to convert Xiao Shi to disciple right in front of the Dao Ancestor. The West is desperate for disciples; what wouldn't these two Saints do?
"Taiyi, this is the situation. I'm entrusting everything to you. Please bring Xiao Jiu and the others back." Xihe could only ask Taiyi for help.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I've got it covered." Taiyi picked up the Chaos Bell and was about to descend to the mortal realm.
"Be careful," Xihe reminded him.
"Sister-in-law, have you forgotten? I'm already on the Investiture of the Gods." Taiyi waved his hand and left the Heavenly Court decisively.
Xihe watched Taiyi leave, then immediately turned her attention to Dijun, before suddenly turning back to Ziwei Palace, catching Dijun completely off guard...
"What is this? Let me see it." Xihe held out her hand.
Di Jun gasped, "It's nothing, really."
"If there's nothing there, why are you hiding it? What treasure is so mysterious, hmm?" Xihe pressed closer.
Di Jun was covered in cold sweat. He knew that he had made something that was not presentable and used it on Xiao Shi. He wondered how angry he would be.
Xihe turned her gaze to Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals, who were bowing their heads. "What did the Emperor ask you to do?"
The four looked at each other, hesitant to speak but unable to betray their benefactor, yet their consciences ached.
"Are you determined to keep this from the Emperor?" Xihe sneered. "Do I need to remind you who you are actually under?"
“Speak, or I will immediately hand you five over to the Queen Mother for her disposal,” Xihe coldly shouted.
Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals shuddered. This... handing them over to the Queen Mother of the West would be a disaster for them.
"Alright, why scare them? You all go down first, I'll tell you." Di Jun gestured for the four to leave quickly, while he dragged Xi He along.
Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals scattered like birds and beasts...
Di Jun whispered in Xi He's ear, "We've been caught. Making excuses will only buy time; Xi He will only get angrier..."
"Di Jun!!!" Xi He grabbed Di Jun's ear...
Years later, Xihe once again disciplined her Daoist partner. Even Dijun's confession and leniency were useless; screams echoed throughout the Ziwei Palace...
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"What should we do?" Qiongxiao shuddered. "Judging from the Emperor's expression, he's made up his mind."
"If I had known that the Emperor had such intentions in bringing us into the Heavenly Court, I shouldn't have followed his path in the first place," Bixiao lamented.
"Let's go! Let's go find our master and apologize." Zhao Gongming said through gritted teeth. They couldn't handle causing trouble for the Emperor, so leaving was the best option.
“No, let’s go and reunite with our fellow disciples, stand together with our sect, and search for the Ninth Prince along the way. If we are lucky enough to escape the calamity, we can return to the Heavenly Court after the Heavenly Emperor emerges from seclusion.” Yunxiao was somewhat reluctant to leave the Heavenly Court. Although there were many things to do and many rules to follow, the treatment was excellent.
Looking at the four of them, all of whom were at the early stage of Quasi-Saint level, Qiongxiao felt reluctant to part with them. "Yes, elder brother, there is no place with better treatment than the Heavenly Court."
“Very well, then so be it, sister.” Zhao Gongming agreed.
Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals descended directly to Tongguan. They knew that their fellow disciples had been heading there recently, and some had even sent secret letters inviting them. However, they hadn't dared to act rashly before because of their master's orders. Now, however, they had no choice but to act, as the Ziwei Emperor was pressing them relentlessly, making their situation extremely difficult.
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