Chapter 160 It's Broken
Taiyi was speechless. It was indeed something that we cultivators longed for, but speaking to a few hairy little creatures who had not yet taken human form, they simply could not understand it.
The scene of being tortured by the Dao Ancestor in Zixiao Palace was still vivid in Taiyi's mind. He comforted his nephews one by one with heartache, saying, "You have suffered greatly."
Yuanshi, understanding the situation, said, "Donghuang, you can take your nephews back to rest and recuperate. You still need to perform your divine duties tomorrow, so you can't afford to be late."
Taiyi was about to nod when he suddenly remembered that Dijun had asked him to stay by Yuanshi and Changhao's side at all times. Moreover, Yuanshi's words sounded strange, as if he couldn't wait to send him away.
No, he can't leave.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Heavenly Venerable, but there's no need. Taiwei Palace is the second largest palace in the Demon Court, so there's no worry about finding a place for my nephews." Taiyi politely declined.
Chang Hao's lips curled up, a stark contrast to Yuan Shi's downturned lips.
With Yuanshi Tianzun present, the little golden crows were incredibly well-behaved and adorable. Occasionally, they would become restless, but a single glance from Yuanshi would calm them all down.
The next day, Xiao Yi obediently followed Xi He on a celestial patrol, along with Xiao Shi, who was hiding in Chang Hao's sleeve.
After a few days, the little golden crows were like wilted eggplants, completely devoid of energy.
Seeing how pitiful the little golden crows were, having to take turns patrolling the sky and stay under the fearful nose of Yuanshi, Chang Hao's heart softened. He decided that Yuanshi, the great killing god, should be the one to suffer, so he bid farewell to Taiyi.
As for Di Jun, Chang Hao knew what Di Jun's attitude would be even if he used his toes. In order to avoid hearing things like, "If you dare to leave, don't come back here again..." which would put him in a difficult position, he decided to leave quietly and ask Tai Yi to tell him.
Taiyi glanced at Yuanshi, "Will the Heavenly Venerable leave as well?" Chang Hao is leaving? Will he be in danger?
"Where Chang Hao is, there is my true form." In other words, if Chang Hao is not there, Yuan Shi will certainly not set foot in this place where he can encounter a large number of creatures born from wet eggs that he despises.
Taiyi remained silent for a moment. These words did not sound like the resentment his elder brother had shown towards Chang Hao. They were closer than brothers, practically inseparable.
"Chang Hao is young and ignorant. If he has offended the Heavenly Venerable by doing something inappropriate, Taiyi apologizes on his behalf." Taiyi thought to himself that it was not a good idea to keep guarding him all the time. If there was a conflict, it was best to resolve it.
“Not at all,” Yuanshi said with a forced smile. “Chang Hao’s stay at the Demon Court has caused you a lot of trouble. It is I who should apologize on Chang Hao’s behalf.”
Chang Hao silently looked up at the sky, then stepped forward and, using the cover of his wide sleeves, secretly stretched out two fingers and pinched the soft flesh on Yuan Shi's waist. "Does he have to be so childish and petty?"
Yuanshi was completely numb, his thoughts were all on the two fingers on his waist, and he couldn't care less about Taiyi's words.
Upon hearing this, Taiyi felt that something was amiss. Yuanshi Tianzun apologized on his behalf... He dared not accept Yuanshi Tianzun's apology; he didn't have that much face.
“Taiyi,” Chang Hao pulled Taiyi aside, “Dijun, you can tell him for me that I won’t go. You should understand my concerns.”
Taiyi chuckled upon hearing this, "Yes, my elder brother and the Heavenly Venerable don't get along very well."
"It's better to avoid trouble. I'll take Yuanshi Tianzun with me. I can't bear to see the poor little golden crows like this."
Chang Hao glanced at the little golden crow lying on the table like a bunch of golden cakes with a pained expression. Yuan Shi was too cruel. What did the little brat do wrong? Playing is a child's nature.
Chang Hao felt sorry for him, let alone Taiyi, who was in excruciating pain.
His pity for his nephews prevailed, and Taiyi nodded, "Alright, but... if trouble comes, it's better to come back." At worst, he would find a way to move his nephews out.
The terrifying Primordial Celestial Venerable, if he really wanted to experience the joy of teaching disciples, he could have gone and taken on disciples himself. There are plenty of cultivators gathered at the foot of Kunlun Mountain but could not find a way in.
But it is precisely these nephews who are causing him trouble that have to return one for every one they leave, a one-for-one exchange. Poor nephews.
Yuan Shi smiled knowingly, concealing his merits and fame. Look, Chang Hao willingly left with him.
Chang Hao was truly helpless against Yuan Shi. Filled with anger, he remained silent the entire way, fanning himself rapidly with his fan.
"Are you angry?" Yuan Shi asked nervously, feeling quite uneasy.
"How could I dare to be angry with the Primordial Celestial Venerable?" Chang Hao said sarcastically. "You have achieved your goal and can go back to the mountain now."
"Chang Hao, look, these are the hibiscus fruits I secretly hid. I see you like them a lot, so eat one and you won't be angry anymore." Yuan Shi held a peeled hibiscus fruit to Chang Hao's lips, his tone gentle and tender.
"Thank you, but I don't like to eat it. If you like it, you can keep it and enjoy it slowly." Chang Hao turned to the side and changed direction, not needing to figure out the path, just going wherever he wanted.
"Chang Hao, let me fan you." With that, Yuan Shi reached out to take the fan from Chang Hao's hand.
"No need, I'll fan myself." Chang Hao raised his hand to dodge Yuan Shi's outstretched hand, and clouds swirled beneath his feet, clearly indicating that he was about to ride the clouds.
“Sigh…” Yuanshi immediately grabbed Chang Hao’s wrist, “Why are you being so stubborn with me? I know I was wrong, and I apologize to you here…”
Chang Hao caught a glimpse of Yuanshi bowing respectfully out of the corner of his eye. He was about to forgive him this time when he remembered all of Yuanshi's faults and his heart hardened again.
If we don't suppress Yuanshi's arrogance this time, he will only become more and more blatant.
"Hmph, apologize to me? Don't even try. You clearly embarrassed me in front of the Demon Court and Emperor Jun." Chang Hao didn't even dare to imagine what Emperor Jun's expression would be when he found out that he had run away with Yuan Shi.
"You've misunderstood. How could I bear to embarrass you?" Yuan Shi had played a trick, but he accepted all the blame himself.
“You have. You embarrassed me in front of Di Jun, but in private you bowed your head and apologized to me. Do you think I’m some little golden crow that’s so easy to fool?” Chang Hao brushed Yuan Shi’s hand away, discerned the direction, and flew towards Lishan.
Yuan Shi realized something was wrong; Chang Hao was truly angry and might not be able to be appeased. He hurriedly followed behind, bowing his head and apologizing the whole way.
Chang Hao went straight back to his own back hall, where he sat, lay down, and walked, and with a 'bang,' locked Yuanshi outside.
Yuanshi didn't dare to force his way in, so he could only knock on the door outside the hall. "Changhao, Yuanshi apologizes to you. I was inconsiderate this time. I will never bully Taiyi and Dijun again. Please open the door and let me in."
All around was silent.
"Please forgive Yuanshi this time. Forgive me for being upset and holding a grudge against Taiyi. We have a deep bond between us, and I was just momentarily confused by my feelings."
"Chang Hao, please open the door?" Yuan Shi chickened out. "Next time, I will never dare to do such a thing again." He really wouldn't dare to do it again.
Chang Hao snorted, "Next time? You wouldn't dare." Every word he uttered was based on his own thoughts and perspective; he never considered Chang Hao's feelings.
"You want to do it again?" Chang Hao interrupted. "You're just afraid, not that you don't want to."
"Chang Hao, there will never be a next time. I misspoke. From now on, I will listen to you. I will do whatever you ask without any hesitation. I swear to heaven..." Yuan Shi hurriedly made his promise.
"Hmph..." Chang Hao would not let Yuan Shi off so easily.
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