Chapter 153 You Know, I Know
What on earth is going on?!
Chang Hao roared inwardly, his heart pounding with fear. He pointed at the pile of items that Nuwa had insisted he come out to see, from a bed made of Fusang tree to the decorations that weighed down his robe. She even had several pairs of cloud boots. How afraid that he wouldn't have any soft shoes to wear!
Nuwa, holding the cloud boots, couldn't help but chuckle, "The Demon Queen is very thoughtful of you, even preparing shoes for you."
He opened another gift box, which contained a spatial expansion technique, revealing piles of hibiscus fruits and countless other spiritual fruits. "Look, they've taken care of everything from clothing and food to shelter and transportation."
What is Chang Hao to us? A helpless little kid?
Chang Hao stared at the hibiscus fruit inside, then suddenly froze. Could it be? Xi He had guessed it? Could this whole thing be a hint to him?
No, he had to test the waters. He couldn't say anything, nor could he admit to anything. He didn't want to be killed by Hongjun's sword in his rage.
Well, after witnessing Nuwa's unknown encounter, Chang Hao dared not confess any more.
Chang Xi: "My sister said that when the Venerable One visited the Demon Court the other day, I did not entertain him properly, which was really impolite. I have prepared some gifts as a small token of my appreciation. I hope the Venerable One will forgive me."
"Your Majesty is very kind," Chang Hao said, forcing a smile. "Si Rong, have someone keep this safe."
Chang Hao raised his hand and pressed down on the jade box containing the hibiscus fruit, putting the spiritual fruit directly into his sleeve. Apart from the Golden Crow, who would like the taste of the hibiscus fruit? Even if it were given away for free, no one would want it.
"I wonder if Your Excellency is willing to go to the Demon Court? The Demon Queen has prepared a special family banquet and is eagerly awaiting Your Excellency's arrival." Chang Xi conveyed the most important task of his trip.
Chang Hao remained expressionless. "Thank you for your kindness, Demon Queen. Please convey to the Moon Goddess that I will definitely go there later."
He happened to have something to say to Di Jun, hoping that Di Jun would listen to him. If someone undergoing tribulation fails, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Does Your Majesty wish to come along?" Changxi asked Nuwa, who had appeared at Lishan for some unknown reason.
"No need, I'm about to leave Lishan and return to Nuwa Palace," Nuwa said, not in the mood. "If you have time, Sister Changxi, remember to come to Nuwa Palace. I have something to tell you."
"Changxi has noted it down. Respectfully seeing off Goddess Nuwa..."
"Respectfully bidding farewell to the Goddess Nuwa..."
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Xihe hosted a small banquet, and Dijun and Taiyi were summoned. At first, they didn't think much of it, but Xihe sent Changxi down with a bunch of daily necessities. Could she really get Changhao to come?
Chang Hao is so easy to invite? Di Jun just doesn't believe it.
And this small table that Xihe set up is quite casual; it's just something they casually set up when two or three of them sit and chat at night to place things like Emperor's Dew. Could it possibly be used to entertain Chang Hao?
Even if Chang Hao came, wouldn't he be so angry that he just stormed off?
However, Chang Hao actually came; he was practically coerced by Xi He into coming.
The moment Chang Hao appeared, Xi He knew that her guess was correct. Apart from Chang Hao, probably no one else could understand her intentions.
The four of them sat facing each other, able to reach out and touch each other—it really was a family dinner, quite ordinary.
To Di Jun's surprise, Chang Hao remained calm and composed, accepting Xi He's offer to sit wherever she pleased without any objection.
"Chang Hao, this..." Di Jun felt something was off; this was preferential treatment.
"Chang Hao, were you alright by the Milky Way that day?" Taiyi interrupted Dijun, partly to stop his elder brother, and partly because he had been worried about Chang Hao ever since he escaped. Although he had the Eastern Emperor Bell, the Red Embroidered Ball was Nuwa's magic weapon and not so easy to deal with.
Di Jun silently shut up. Fine, he'll keep quiet so as not to ruin the atmosphere.
"Will the Goddess Nuwa come looking for you again?" Xihe didn't know what Chang Hao's concerns were, but if he had no concerns, there would be no need to escape to the Milky Way.
"It was a close call, and the matter is over. There's no need to mention it again." Mentioning it even once would mean his disguise was on the verge of collapse, and Chang Hao wished everyone would forget him.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Your Highness, but there's really no need for such formalities," Chang Hao genuinely felt.
“Indeed, too much formality makes us feel distant. In my heart, Chang Hao and I are like family,” Xi He said with an impeccable smile. “Chang Hao, do you feel the same way?”
Chang Hao smiled wryly, looking up at Xi He, "Your Majesty, you..."
Xihe suddenly reached out and tidied Chang Hao's hanging black hair. "Look at you, you're in such a hurry to get going, your hair is a bit messy."
Xihe suddenly didn't want to hear Chang Hao's admission or avoidance; she just wanted to know what was going on in her heart.
"Where are the little golden crows?" Chang Hao breathed a sigh of relief, reaching a tacit understanding with Xihe: Heaven and Earth may not know, but you and I know, that's enough.
"Changxi is keeping an eye on them." Xihe knew those little devils couldn't be left unattended for even a moment.
"That's good. The cub is naturally active and possesses the true fire of the sun. Now, many creatures in the lower realm are not like innate creatures, so we must be careful in everything to avoid creating karma." Not only was Xiao Shi worried, but Chang Hao was also concerned.
Xihe knew that Chang Hao was reminding her, was he telling her that something had happened to Xiao Shi and the others?
Chang Hao presented the Eastern Emperor Bell, saying, "Taiyi, this is your Eastern Emperor Bell. Don't hang it on your waist next time."
"I'm used to it, it's fine." Taiyi remained noncommittal. If it wasn't hanging from his waist, would Chang Hao still have time to use it when needed? Besides Chang Hao, no one else could take away his Eastern Emperor Bell so easily.
Xihe's expression changed slightly. Taiyi's Eastern Emperor Bell was as obedient as if Chang Hao were its master in Chang Hao's hands. Treasures have spirits, and even if the world is turned upside down, they will recognize each other subconsciously.
Those who harbor deep resentment may suddenly launch an attack when they encounter an enemy of a master they once respected.
Chang Hao must have possessed the Eastern Emperor Bell for quite some time, but all of this is predicated on the fact that Taiyi encountered an accident.
Xihe's fingertips were icy cold, the cold seeping into her heart. Even Taiyi was in trouble, how could the others escape unscathed?
“Your Majesty is a saint,” Taiyi said, unsure how to persuade Chang Hao to be patient. “A saint is the only one who is supreme in heaven and on earth. You should be more tolerant in everything you do.”
“Taiyi,” Dijun couldn’t help but say, “not everything can be endured. Living in silence is worse than dying immediately.”
"Di Jun, I know exactly what you're thinking." Chang Hao couldn't persuade Di Jun to give up his path to enlightenment, and of course, even if he did, Di Jun wouldn't listen.
Just like Pangu, how could he not know that failing to attain enlightenment meant death? Some things are often done knowingly because they are impossible.
Di Jun's smile froze, his dignified and imposing aura from years of reigning as emperor dissipated, and he asked, his voice sharp but his voice weak, "What do you want to say?"
"Why are you being so fierce? You're scaring the child." Xihe scolded coldly. If it weren't for Dijun's poor decision, Chang Hao probably wouldn't be sitting here. Who knows what kind of trouble Dijun would have left for the child.
"Big brother, Chang Hao hasn't said anything yet." Taiyi also disagreed with Dijun's attitude; wasn't this just a guilty conscience?
“He…” Di Jun was so angry he couldn’t speak. “He can no longer be considered a child.”
“Why can’t it be considered that way? You even watched him take human form.” Xihe retorted, using Dijun’s words to shut him up.
“Your Majesty, there is no need to be angry,” Chang Hao was already very familiar with Di Jun’s humiliating and furious demeanor. “It is only because this concerns the demon race and the witch race that His Majesty the Demon Emperor should listen to some of his words.”
Of course, if Di Jun really doesn't listen in the end, he will use his fists to make him listen. Chang Hao doesn't believe that Di Jun would dare to use the power of the Demon Court against him.
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