"What do you mean? It's just the literal meaning, is it that hard to understand?"
Shen Gongbao's lips curled into a disdainful sneer:
"Do you, as the person directly involved, know the specific reasons why the Goddess Nuwa sent you three demons from Xuanyuan Tomb to Chaoge?"
Daji nodded:
"I am well aware of this. King Zhou of Yin Shang dared to be disrespectful to the sage. Such behavior is extremely disrespectful and he deserves to be punished by the sage!"
"Fine, if you say you despise a saint, then you despise a saint!"
Shen Gongbao didn't bother to elaborate on the possible machinations of a sage in the incident of King Zhou offering incense at the Nuwa Palace with Daji, simply stating:
"Since Goddess Nuwa feels she has suffered such a great humiliation, do you think she will hold back when it comes to retaliating?"
Daji was speechless upon hearing this.
Upon seeing this, Shen Gongbao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile:
"I don't need to explain, I think you should understand yourself. Since Goddess Nuwa feels that she has been greatly insulted, she will definitely not try to hide anything when it comes to taking revenge on Yin Shang."
"And that is indeed the case. From the moment Goddess Nuwa used the Demon-Summoning Banner, although it wasn't common knowledge, it wasn't deliberately concealed either. With a little effort, it's quite easy to find out what Goddess Nuwa did. Now, do you still think it's incredible that I know your purpose in going to Chaoge?"
Seeing this, Qing'e immediately became anxious and, ignoring Xing Tian's attempts to stop her, repeatedly said:
"Shen Gongbao, what should we do? Wouldn't it be easy for Daji to be discovered if she went to Chaoge like this?"
“There are many capable people in the Yin Shang Dynasty. Once they make a move against Sister Daji, she won’t be able to withstand it alone.”
Daji also stared intently at Shen Gongbao.
After Shen Gongbao's explanation, she realized what had happened.
Her actions, carried out by the goddess Nuwa to wreak havoc on the Shang dynasty, could not be hidden from those who truly cared.
If she were to head to Chaoge like this, she might indeed be walking into the lion's den, just as Qing'e had said.
The more she thought about it, the more Daji frowned.
Seeing this, Xing Tian's eyes flashed with heartache. He hesitated for a moment, then turned to Shen Gongbao and gave him a deep bow.
"Shen Gongbao, if you have a way to resolve Daji's crisis, please do not hesitate to teach me. I, Xing Tian, will owe you this favor. In the future, if you have any requests, I, Xing Tian, will never refuse!"
At this moment, Xing Tian's head had only recently been transformed by Shen Gongbao using the Chaos Divine Thunder, and the opening and closing of his mouth resembled bursts of thunder.
Shen Gongbao glanced at Xing Tian curiously.
He never expected that Xing Tian, such a big guy, would plead for Daji; it was truly strange.
Seeing Shen Gongbao's suspicious look, Qing'e quickly explained on behalf of Xing Tian and Daji:
"Brother Shen Gongbao, although we and Sister Daji belong to the Witch and Demon races respectively, the conflict between the two races has been basically resolved since we were forced to migrate to Beiju Luzhou. Sister Daji even saved Xingtian's life. So, if possible, please, Brother Shen Gongbao, save Sister Daji!"
Is that really the only reason?
Shen Gongbao didn't believe it anyway, but considering Xing Tian's previous act of risking his life to shield him from the chaotic thunder sea, Shen Gongbao couldn't refuse to give him face.
Turning to look at Daji, Shen Gongbao was no longer as indifferent as before; his expression turned serious as he said:
"Since Xingtian and Qing'e have both spoken up, I'll analyze your situation in detail with you."
"Your Nine-Tailed Fox clan is skilled in bewitching and shapeshifting. In addition, the situation of your Xuanyuan Tomb is quite special. Because it receives incense offerings from humans day and night, your demonic aura is not obvious. So it is actually very simple to prevent the civil and military officials of Yin Shang from noticing your abnormality. You just need to give up your identity as a Nine-Tailed Fox demon and then randomly impersonate a woman within Yin Shang. Your identity should not be exposed in a short period of time."
Upon hearing this, Qing'e was overjoyed and jumped up excitedly, grabbing Daji's arm:
"Sister Daji, Sister Daji, now you don't have to worry anymore!"
Beside him, Xing Tian also unconsciously revealed a smile:
"As long as I can keep my identity hidden!"
As the person involved in this matter, Daji's tense expression eased after hearing Shen Gongbao's advice. However, only a moment later, a hint of suspicion flashed in her eyes as she looked at Shen Gongbao again:
"Shen Gongbao, are you really that kind-hearted? Aren't you afraid that because of me you will destroy the six-hundred-year-old foundation of the Yin Shang dynasty?"
Shen Gongbao shook his head helplessly:
"Believe it or not, since I've already said that I have no connection with the Yin Shang, there's no reason for me to deceive you for the sake of the Yin Shang. Besides, you should be able to see that the reason why Goddess Nuwa approached you is for what I've mentioned. In other words, from the very beginning, Goddess Nuwa had already planned for you to conceal your identity and secretly infiltrate Chaoge. Otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen you, Daji, from among so many demons."
Upon hearing this, Daji fell silent instantly.
Her slender fingers unconsciously caressed the demon-binding rope hidden in her sleeve.
That was a token bestowed by the goddess Nuwa.
However, at this moment, Daji felt that it was burning hot.
Daji suddenly looked up, her fox eyes turning slightly bloodshot:
"So, Your Majesty chose me simply because the incense at Xuanyuan Tomb can mask the demonic aura?"
"Otherwise what?"
Shen Gongbao spoke in a calm tone:
"Do you really think it's because you're good-looking?"
However, this time, facing Shen Gongbao's teasing, Daji suddenly smiled with relief:
"If you value the incense offerings at my Xuanyuan Tomb as being able to conceal demonic energy, then so be it. To be valued by a sage is an honor for me. As long as the sage can grant me enlightenment in the future, the process is no longer important."
Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao couldn't help but sneer:
"Give you a reward? Or should I give you karma?"
"Do you really think a fox that bewitches emperors deserves the favor of a sage?"
"Furthermore, don't forget that the person you're going to seduce is the man that Goddess Nuwa despises the most, the man you've served your entire life. Do you really think that when Goddess Nuwa sees you, she won't think of Emperor Xin? Or those embarrassing past events that have caused her such pain?"
"What makes you think that Goddess Nuwa would let you live?"
Shen Gongbao's words were like a thunderclap, exploding directly in the ears of the three of them.
Qing'e panicked immediately. She hadn't expected completing the saint's task to be so dangerous. Thinking of this, she quickly looked at Daji beside her:
"Sister, let's go back to Beiju Luzhou now, and forget about this imperial decree!"
Xing Tian frowned.
"No, the Sage has already entrusted Daji with the task of bewitching the ruler's mind. If Daji were to return to Beiju Luzhou like this, it would be a disrespect to the Sage's majesty, and the consequences would only be more disastrous!"
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