Chapter 307 Asking for Trouble
Hongjun's test is not easy to pass. Apart from Yuanshi, there is no one else. Yuanshi, why do you insist on a title?
What does it matter if we can't be truly loyal to each other? Why be so stubborn?
“I understand, they all dislike me.” Yuanshi knew that he was not popular at all. He had offended everyone in the prehistoric world who was influential, who had been qualified to listen to the Dao with him in Zixiao Palace, and who was still alive.
"It's alright. You're not a magical treasure, so how can everyone like you? It's enough that I like you," Chang Hao comforted him, unable to lie and say that Yuanshi wasn't disliked.
In reality, many of Yuanshi's actions were absolutely detestable. However, Yuanshi was indeed good enough to him. Everyone has their own selfish motives, and Chang Hao was no exception; he was indeed biased.
I like it... Yuanshi lowered his eyes, but simply liking it is far from enough.
Suddenly, Chang Hao paused slightly in his hand, which was fiddling with the jade pendant set. "Why does this red string look so familiar?"
“It looks familiar,” Yuanshi said, seeing that Chang Hao had finally noticed. “I drew it from the red embroidered ball.”
Red embroidered ball...
"You stole the red embroidered ball from the Goddess Nuwa," Chang Hao said with certainty. No wonder Tongtian was able to find the Wuji Umbrella.
Thinking that the red embroidered ball was Nuwa's favorite magic weapon, Chang Hao felt a headache coming on. Nuwa had no way to deal with Yuanshi, so she would definitely bother him.
"Well, if I went directly to Nuwa, she would definitely refuse to give it to me, so I had no choice but to take it by force. It was a good opportunity to settle both old and new scores, so I beat her up," Yuanshi said without any intention of hiding his misdeeds.
"You gave me your red string, and I also want to give you mine, to symbolize that we are inseparable and will never be apart." Yuanshi took the opportunity to express his feelings again.
“We will never be separated,” Chang Hao said, turning the Chaos Pearl at his waist. “Then you might as well tie your red string to mine. Although we can’t be connected now, one day in the future, they might be able to be connected. At that time, it will be a match made in heaven, and no one can stop it.”
Yuan Shi's smile froze, and the marriage register could not be written on it. This red string had such a wonderful use.
“Chang Hao…” Yuanshi hesitated.
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore," Chang Hao laughed heartily. "Although this red string has this wonderful use, we still have a long way to go. Perhaps, by then we'll already be tired of each other..."
"Hmm..." Chang Hao covered his mouth with his sleeve, "Are you crazy?"
"Don't speak recklessly. We will naturally last forever. The world may change, but my heart will remain eternal." The silver divine mark between Yuanshi's brows appeared.
"I misspoke," Chang Hao admitted, "I will never say that again."
Yuan Shi was finally satisfied. He couldn't stand such words, not even a joke.
“Your Majesty…Your Majesty…” Lingzhuzi’s voice came from outside the door, “It’s time to get up.”
Chang Hao quickly tugged at Yuan Shi, "Someone's coming, you'd better get out of there."
In his haste, Chang Hao pushed Yuanshi onto the bed and pulled down the heavy curtains.
Yuan Shi sighed and immediately went invisible. He really was someone who couldn't stand the light of day. His little ancestor really wouldn't lie to him for a second.
Chang Hao then let Nezha in.
"Why are you taking over the Star Officials' work again? Don't do it again next time." Chang Hao took the tray from Ling Zhuzi's hands.
"I understand," Lingzhuzi replied, but he would try to snatch it again next time.
"Come, have a meal with me." Chang Hao pulled Ling Zhuzi and pressed him down to face him.
Lingzhuzi's eyes shone with joy. How could she not try to grab it? His Majesty was so busy every day. If she didn't compete and grab it, how could she have the opportunity to dine with His Majesty every day?
"Your Majesty just said she wants to take me to Kunlun Mountain to see the Ninth Prince. Can I go?" Lingzhu asked, munching on a pastry, her pheasant feathers bobbing up and down, displaying her lively spirit.
"Go ahead, play as long as you want. If you meet someone you like, you can even become their disciple." Chang Hao encouraged Ling Zhuzi to travel around. What difference was there between being confined in Taiwei Palace and being confined in Nuwa Palace?
Lingzhuzi is a rough gem; it cannot be ruined by neglecting its care.
"Then I won't go," Lingzhu pouted, tugging at Chang Hao's sleeve and pleading, "Can't I become His Majesty's disciple?"
"No, His Majesty doesn't have time." Chang Hao already had two jealous people around him, and he didn't want to cause trouble for the time being.
“Oh…” Lingzhuzi was extremely disappointed. Thinking of the piles of memorials on his desk every day, the words of blaming stuck in his throat, and he could no longer say them.
"I'm waiting for you to become powerful, Nezha, so you can help me," Chang Hao said, flicking the red pom-pom on Lingzhuzi's hair ornament.
"Okay, I will try my best." Lingzhuzi perked up again, picked up a piece of her favorite pastry, and said, "I'm going to find the Empress." Since His Majesty hopes that he will return after completing his studies, he will do his best to fulfill that wish.
Yuan Shi rested his chin on Chang Hao's shoulder. "That kid, who is he?"
They were so close, and could freely enter and leave Taiwei Palace. Yuanshi admitted that he felt a little jealous.
"What do you think of Nezha?" Chang Hao asked instead of answering.
“He is a talented and promising individual with a good foundation; he is worthy of being cultivated,” Yuanshi said reluctantly.
"How about I make you my apprentice?" Chang Hao pitched, "Nezha will definitely not embarrass you."
“No…” Yuanshi immediately refused.
"Why?" Chang Hao asked, puzzled. "Didn't you think highly of Nezha?"
"I'm not taking any more disciples. To tell you the truth, I sent all my disciples to the prehistoric world for training. They were so annoying, always getting in my way, and inflexible. They just kept cultivating in Kunlun, and in the end, they ruined themselves." Taking disciples was the worst decision Yuanshi made. Not only did he have to teach them, but he also had to discipline them. It was like asking for trouble.
What Yuanshi didn't know was that he sent his annoying disciple to train. Laozi, seeing that Donghua's cultivation level hadn't improved for many years, also sent him to train. To prevent them from being alone and being tricked, he specially made them travel together.
But Lao Tzu and Yuan Shi were unaware at this time that their painstaking efforts would ultimately come to naught.
Currently, the most exciting event is the human race, and the most challenging and interesting event is the struggle for the Human Emperor.
"Disciple greets Master," Xuanyuan knelt down and respectfully performed three kneelings and nine prostrations.
"Get up." Donghua had already tasted the benefits brought by Fuxi and wanted to gain merit by supporting another human emperor.
Guang Chengzi couldn't bear to embarrass Donghua in public, but behind his back, he was full of worry.
"Junior brother, should you inform your master before acting like this?" Guang Chengzi was not at ease. Helping Xuanyuan seize the Human Emperor's throne and taking the Human Emperor as a disciple were two different things.
"It's alright," Donghua said optimistically. "Didn't we do a joint divination? Xuanyuan has the potential to become emperor and is blessed with good fortune. He's a shoo-in for the throne."
“But what if…” Chi Jingzi said with trepidation, “Master said that we must not commit murder, especially against ordinary humans. We cultivators must never be involved in such things.”
"With such cowardice and fear of trouble, what can you accomplish?" Donghua said impatiently. "Don't you want to impress your second master? What could you possibly do better than helping the emperor return to his throne?"
"This..." The Golden Immortals exchanged glances.
"Then so be it. Our master has high expectations for us. He loves us deeply and is very strict with us. We will do our best. Tomorrow morning we will face the Jiuli tribe. If there are any cultivators, we will take action."
The desire to impress the Primordial Celestial Venerable prevailed, and their initial unease vanished instantly...
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