Claiming the Throne of Gods, Starting from the Rebirth of Nezha
Chapter 128 The Pipa Spirit Calculates Fate

Chapter 128: Chapter 128 The Pipa Spirit Calculates Fate

Nezha was unaware that the Jade Pipa Spirit had gone to find Jiang Ziya for fortune-telling. Li Zhen’s family invited him over for a meal, and with their warm hospitality, he couldn’t refuse.

Though it was just simple fare, he ate it with great relish.

He pondered, in the original story, it was King Wu Cheng, Huang Feihu, and Bi Gan who set fire to burn a group of fox demons at Xuanyuan Tomb. Bi Gan then tanned the fox hides into a robe, which he presented to King Zhou in the winter.

Later, Daji saw it and harbored resentment, leading to the plot to eliminate Bi Gan.

Now that he had taken Bi Gan’s place and dealt with this group of demons, he wondered about the fate of Bi Gan, who was said to have a keen mind in the legend—would it change now?

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This Jade Pipa Spirit was also skilled in the Transformation Technique and instantly transformed into a woman in mourning clothes, swaying her hips as she walked into the Life Hall, speaking softly, "Gentlemen, please step aside, I also wish for a fortune."

Upon hearing the Pipa Spirit’s words, the bustling crowd made way for her.

The Pipa Spirit laughed as she walked in, only for the crowd to gather around again. The spirit felt several large hands taking the opportunity to grope her, but she didn’t mind and with a smile, pushed through the crowd to the front.

Jiang Ziya had just finished a fortune for an old man. The saying goes, elegance is in mourning clothes. He looked up and saw a beautiful woman approaching, and his eyes lit up.

Seeing her snow-white wrists exposed, he thought although usually people drew lots and deciphered them themselves, he was not unskilled in palm reading or bone feeling.

But just at that moment, he felt a sudden inspiration and upon using his spiritual senses, he realized the beauty before him was all an illusion. The beauty who walked into the room was actually a demon.

He silently lamented, looking at the Jade Pipa Spirit, thinking, "This damnable creature dares to test my eyesight."

At this time, Da Hei ran out from the back hall, and upon seeing the Pipa Spirit, its previously wagging tail stopped, and it barked furiously at her.

Seeing the dog, the Pipa Spirit felt guilty.

It turned out her Transformation Technique was only effective on human and demon eyes; cats and dogs still saw her true form.

Jiang Ziya saw that the dog Nezha brought only dared to bark from behind him, thinking, "Even you are clever." He shouted, "Lv Zhu’er! Hurry and take this beast to the back!"

When the adorable little Lv Zhu’er came out and struggled to drag Da Hei inside, everyone’s gaze shifted from the woman in mourning to the little girl.

Someone couldn’t help but exclaim, "Whose daughter is this, so full of Spiritual Energy?"

Those around nodded repeatedly, while Jiang Ziya laughed, "Butcher Wang, if you have half a pound of pickled beef before procreating on the fifth of June next year, you can also have such a lovely little girl."

"Thanks for your blessing, but I still want a chubby son,"

The crowd laughed again. While laughing, Jiang Ziya thought: This Jade Pipa Spirit has deep cultivation; facing her directly in a mystical battle would lead to defeat. However, today she came to test my sight, which fell into my hands. With my master’s many demon-suppressing techniques, there’s no need to fear her.

Ziya said, "Gentlemen looking for fortunes, it’s improper for men and women to touch. Let the young lady have her fortune told first, then come in order."

The crowd agreed and laughed as they jostled out of the Life Hall.

Seeing no one around, the Pipa Spirit whimpered and cast a coy glance at Jiang Ziya, thinking these fortune-telling frauds are sly with words. Today I must tease him and ruin his reputation.

She also thought of the little girl just now, with skin like ice and bones like jade; she seemed very tasty. Eating her should enhance my cultivation.

Ziya said, "Young lady, let me see your right hand."

The Pipa Spirit said, "Sir, isn’t this a fortune-telling hall? Can you also read palms?"

Jiang Ziya rubbed his hands, putting on a lascivious look, and said, "Not only that, I can also feel bones. If you want your fortune told, I’ll read your palm first and then tell your fortune."

The Pipa Spirit silently laughed, thinking, I’ve cultivated for hundreds of years, what haven’t I seen? Let’s see what this charlatan can tell today.

She handed her right hand to Ziya.

Ziya reached out and grabbed the Jade Pipa Spirit’s inch-opening pulse, channeling the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi from his Qi Sea into his eyes, becoming the Eyes of Golden Flame technique. With just one glance, he immobilized the demon light surging like tides in the demon’s body.

Even if this Jade Pipa Spirit were foolish, she’d know things were awry. She tried to escape but found she couldn’t muster any strength, let alone use any Daoist Skills.

Ziya, now confident of his victory, thought to himself: Such a fine appearance, it’s a pity it’s just Illusion Technique.

He said nothing, only staring at the Jade Pipa Spirit.

The Jade Pipa Spirit hurriedly said, "I am merely a woman; why is the sir just holding my hand without reading or speaking? Let go now! What will people think?"

Seeing Jiang Ziya still silent, she shouted, "Come quick, help! The fortune-teller is molesting a civilian woman!"

With her shout, a flood of people rushed back in.

No wonder Jiang Ziya could befriend someone like Song Yiren. People in Zhaoge and nearby areas were mostly simple and straightforward. Hearing the woman’s cries, they entered the room and saw Jiang Ziya holding the woman in mourning clothes by the wrist without letting go, and they were furious.

Someone shouted, "Jiang Ziya, you’re half-buried in the ground, how can you do such a disgraceful thing?"

"Indeed, you lust after this girl’s beauty, tricking us into leaving. Luckily, we hadn’t gone far, or you rascal would have succeeded!"

A scholar-like person, shaking his head, was an accountant from an inn opposite, surnamed Gao, who usually liked bragging with Ziya. He said, "Brother Ziya, this is illegal. Zhaoge is under the Emperor’s watchful eyes; how can you do such foolish things?"

Jiang Ziya said, "Brother Gao, this woman is not human; she is a demon!"

Accountant Gao, unaware of the intricacies, said, "Nonsense! Clearly, she’s a pretty woman. How can she be a demon?"

Outside the Life Hall, there was a noisy crowd, giving Jiang Ziya no chance to clarify.

Jiang Ziya thought, "If I release her, with the demon gone, my innocence will be even harder to prove. Here, I must rid this Demon to make a name for myself in Zhaoge!"

The Pipa Spirit saw Jiang Ziya silenced by the crowd’s words. Her face was tear-streaked, but inside she laughed, thinking I didn’t expect you to have some skill. Today, not only will I make you let me go, but I’ll also drag you to face the officials.

Yet before she could react, not that reacting would help, being restrained at the pulse, all her demonic power was useless.

Jiang Ziya casually grabbed a Purple Stone Inkstone sent by Song Yiren from the table and smashed it down on the charming woman’s head, causing brains and blood to splatter instantly!

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