Chapter 225 Healing
As soon as Nuwa appeared, Hongjun suddenly had a second plan in mind.
“Nuwa,” Hongjun looked Nuwa up and down, “Dual cultivation can also heal injuries. If you are willing, your master will not mistreat you.”
Nuwa's face turned slightly pale; she had brought trouble upon herself.
"I can give you the Incense Burning Hall, the Boy's Inkstone, the Azure Sky Sword, the Haotian Pagoda..." Hongjun promised a bunch of spiritual treasures, and pointed out: "As long as you help Chang Hao recover from his injuries, all of these are yours."
Nuwa swallowed hard, her face flushed, her heart pounding with excitement, but reason told her it was impossible. She knew without looking whose gaze was that that seemed to want to devour her.
"Think it over, I won't force you." In the end, Hongjun only regarded this plan as a backup plan. What he hoped for most was the help from the power of origin. If the Three Pure Ones were willing, that would be even better.
"Disciple, disciple..." Nuwa stammered, feigning reluctance. Oh dear, Master, why didn't you just give a direct order? It's making things difficult for her.
I'm madly tempted by the magical treasures promised by Hongjun... No, you can't...
Nuwa commanded her mind to think about Yuanshi... and then about Chang Hao. That old-fashioned guy would definitely be too rigid. In the end, you would not only offend Yuanshi but also fail to obtain the spiritual treasure. It would be a losing proposition for you...
“Master, I am willing to go,” Yuanshi couldn’t help but say, “Let me go, and don’t make things difficult for Junior Sister Nuwa.”
If he doesn't save himself soon, judging from Nuwa's restless look, he'll be in danger.
Nuwa wanted to say that she was not in a difficult position at all, but she knew that Chang Hao would not agree. She believed that even if she were a temptation, Chang Hao would flee as he had done before at Buzhou Mountain.
Sigh, Chang Hao is good in every way, except he can't let go. The creatures of the primordial world are so unrestrained, but Chang Hao is still...
Thinking of this, Nuwa glanced at Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian, and her master. What four truly pure and noble individuals! Rare and precious species of the primordial world!
Ah, if I lost my beard and returned to my original appearance, I would still be a celestial being.
"Oh?" Hongjun raised an eyebrow. "You're willing to provide the origin?"
“That’s right. Please allow me to go and heal Chang Hao. I will spare no effort to help him heal,” Yuan Shi said, swallowing his anger. “I and Chang Hao come from the same source, have the same cultivation method and similar aura. I am the most suitable candidate.”
Dual cultivation is impossible with him around.
Nuwa's eyes darted around. Actually, Yuanshi and Changhao could also cultivate together...
However, glancing at the four who seemed completely oblivious, focusing primarily on Yuan Shi, it was clear they all had designs on Chang Hao. How could they be so ignorant...?
Nuwa decided to remain silent, in case Yuanshi's ignorance was due to Chang Hao's deception. Nuwa, who felt guilty towards Chang Hao, did not want to inadvertently harm him again, as she would feel terrible about it.
"This disciple is also willing to go," Tongtian jumped out, firstly to help Chang Hao heal his injuries, secondly to escape the solitary confinement at Zixiao Palace, and thirdly...
Thinking of the spiritual treasure that Master had just promised, which was meant to be shared among all who see it, she couldn't let her junior sister Nuwa get it all by herself.
“Master, there’s no need to promise a magical treasure. The three of us are as close as brothers to Chang Hao, and it is our duty to help him heal.” Laozi’s eyelids twitched. The magical treasure that Master promised this time would be a hot potato.
The more Hongjun valued Changhao, the more alarmed Laozi became. He was extremely worried for Yuanshi, fearing the consequences if his master found out that Yuanshi harbored ill intentions.
Nuwa and Laozi were on the same page, their sympathetic gazes barely concealed. Thinking of Chang Hao's true identity as Crown Prince Lu Ya, and the troublesome and immoral nature of the Demon Emperor, Yuanshi, you should be grateful.
"That would be perfect," Hongjun said with satisfaction, but letting them out was not an option at the moment. "The healing will be handled at Zixiao Palace."
Hongjun was not at ease. Only the Three Pure Ones knew whether they would resort to underhanded tactics. It was safer to keep them under his watchful eye.
His grand plan fell through too early, leaving him frustrated and disappointed.
Hongjun stretched out his hand, probed through the void, went straight into Taiwei Palace, and grabbed a cub.
Being dragged from his bedchamber back to Zixiao Palace by Hongjun was incredibly embarrassing for Chang Hao. Didn't he have any pride? Fortunately, he was currently a glittering little golden crow and hadn't had time to revert to his original form.
Tongtian's eyes lit up as he looked at the furry creature in Hongjun's palm. It was a three-legged golden crow! And this three-legged golden crow was his close friend. The feeling was indescribable.
"Master, put it in my hands." Tongtian stared eagerly, his eyes filled with nothing but a desire to stroke it. He had seen countless cubs, but this one was the most beautiful.
However, seeing the look in Tongtian's eyes, Hongjun instinctively didn't want to give it to him. What if Tongtian had that habit of secretly plucking Chang Hao's downy hair later?
"Come with me. Nuwa, watch the fire in the Qiankun Cauldron. If it goes out, just say so." Hongjun got up and went to the side hall where Chang Hao lived.
Chang Hao closed his eyes and pretended to be dead. Hongjun's move made him lose both face and substance. From now on, when the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa think of Chang Hao, they will not remember his majestic figure, but rather a furry creature.
Tongtian straightened his clothes and was about to follow when Laozi immediately pressed him down, saying, "Why are you meddling in this? One is enough."
"I'm so bored, can't I switch with Second Brother?" Tongtian asked Laozi.
I can't look directly at this third brother. He has a clever face but a stupid mind. He's been with Yuanshi and Changhao for so long, and he hasn't noticed anything?
“This cannot be changed,” Nuwa said with a half-smile. “If we’re bored, let’s talk to pass the time.”
Lao Tzu was helpless. Even Nuwa could see it clearly. Could this be what they mean by "the bystander sees more of the game"?
Hongjun realized that only Yuanshi had followed. Well, Changhao couldn't absorb that much primordial power in a short time.
"Good boy, turn back to your original form. Let Yuanshi help you heal your injuries first." Hongjun placed Chang Hao on the cloud couch.
Chang Hao instantly transformed into a young boy. "I'll heal myself slowly. Let me go back; I have important business to attend to."
He'll fall asleep again soon. What if there's an emergency and we can't find him? Wouldn't that delay our business?
“Don’t be willful. If you heal yourself, it will take forever. How can I bear to see you suffer injuries while ruling the universe?” Yuanshi consciously sat on the cloud couch and said very enthusiastically, “Come, let’s begin.”
“That’s right, you can’t be willful. Healing is the most important thing.” Hongjun also sat cross-legged on the cloud couch. Seeing that Chang Hao didn’t move, he simply helped him switch to his original body and checked the condition of his original body. “It’s much better than before. It seems that you have taken your injuries to heart.”
Chang Hao closed his eyes in resignation. He couldn't fight city hall; what could he do?
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