Claiming the Throne of Gods, Starting from the Rebirth of Nezha
Chapter 164: The Destiny Remains Unchanged

Chapter 164: Chapter 164: The Destiny Remains Unchanged

You are naturally called the Little Dragon Girl, being the Dragon King’s youngest daughter. Yang Guo? Yang Guo is my childhood friend, selling wonton noodles.

This explanation is far-fetched, but the Little Dragon Girl doesn’t question further.

She is a dragon, Nezha is human, different species altogether. And in pursuit of the Dao, the Little Dragon Girl views many matters quite lightly.

Chatting enthusiastically with Nezha, when they got tired of sitting, she pulled Nezha onto the bed to lie down together and continue their conversation.

Both were very energetic, chatting unknowingly through the night until the eastern horizon showed a hint of dawn.

Zhaoge’s bustling and majestic scenes, though incomparable to the Dragon Palace, have their unique human touch, which Ao Yu thoroughly enjoyed.

Many things have happened in the world, yet Zhaoge remains unchanged.

Chong Houhu, one of the four great vassals under heaven, held an extremely noble status. Yet his death was as inconsequential as that of an ordinary man, raising not the slightest ripple in the Cultivation World.

Yet because of his death, the Emperor was enraged, ordering the capture of the murderer throughout the world, temporarily halting the construction of the Lu Platform, giving the people of Zhaoge a brief respite to manage their lives.

However, this peace was extremely fragile.

Due to the Emperor’s generous rewards, someone bold submitted Nezha’s name and portrait to the Imperial Palace, and immediately the Emperor’s decree was issued to Chentang Pass to exterminate Nezha’s clan.

When the officials arrived, they discovered that the entire Chentang Pass had no trace of anyone; tens of thousands of people had just vanished into thin air.

As war broke out globally and signs occurred, with people disappearing, Zhang Bo of Qintianjian submitted a petition, earnestly requesting the Emperor to reduce the labor and taxes and show compassion for the people.

If that were all, nothing might have happened, as Daji was not around at the time, King Zhou might have just offhandedly agreed.

But the old man was fierce in temper, and after saying just a few words, he began earnestly requesting the Emperor to dismantle the Wine Pond Meat Forest and abolish Daji. This was too much; he was executed by King Zhou’s anger on the spot.

The one who reported Nezha was a street ruffian who, having obtained his reward money, hadn’t had time to spend it when, after a quarrel with someone on the road, was beset and beaten to death by the surrounding crowd.

Perhaps the common folk aren’t that wise, but they are the most aware of warmth and cold.

Meanwhile, Nezha was taking the Little Dragon Girl around Zhaoge, intending to visit Duke Ji Chang and tell him of his doings in Xiqi.

The two arrived at the small courtyard’s entrance, seeing nobody there, Nezha was about to call out, when suddenly they heard muffled sounds from inside the house.

Nezha was speechless, thinking to himself how at such an old age, one could still be so energetic in broad daylight.

Not afraid of fathering another son in Zhaoge City, are you?

He pulled the Little Dragon Girl to leave, but she refused, saying, "I heard noises inside, meaning someone is home. Since we’re here to visit, why leave now?"

"They have matters to tend to, we’ll come back another day."

"You didn’t even ask, how do you know they have matters to tend to?"

Hearing this, Nezha stood frozen, speechless. He thought to himself, the Old Dragon King’s household didn’t do well on the subject of sex education either. Isn’t Ao Yu old enough to know about this? But

it’s not appropriate for me to give this enlightenment lesson.

"In any case, they’re occupied."

"Then I must see what’s going on."

Her eyes flashed, and the double brick walls seemed to disappear without a trace before her water-blue eyes, fully revealing what was inside the house.

Only to see a plump old man pressing a beautiful woman on the bed, their naked bodies intertwined.

She wasn’t entirely ignorant, and with this sight, she felt her face heat up, frowning slightly, "Conduct unsuited for public, I’ve often heard that mortal saints know propriety and possess wisdom, being adept and insightful, with their wisdom going further than that of a cultivator a hundred thousand years old. You said he was Ji Chang, now it seems you lied to me."

This Little Dragon Girl spoke her mind freely, leaving Nezha helpless.

In his mind, he thought, wasn’t it said that you, Ji Chang, could foretell? Last time I visited, you pretended to play chess at the gate, putting on airs as a scholar. Now that I’ve brought guests, why not give me any face?

Nezha said, "I’m not lying, he is indeed Duke Ji Chang, but he’s old. There’s a saying among mortals: ’At seventy, follow your heart and do not go beyond the line.’"

"Seventy?"

The Little Dragon Girl raised her eyebrows; by Dragon Clan standards, seventy is not even adult age.

Then she thought, "But mortals have limited lifespan, as one nears death, their actions naturally aren’t measured by usual rationale."

Nezha nodded, saying, "But Little Dragon Girl, though our species differ, isn’t it improper to keep staring at other people’s affairs?"

The Little Dragon Girl gave him a sidelong glance, withdrew her divine skills, and they toured around the prison ground once more. When they returned, Ji Chang was already waiting in the yard, dressed up formally.

This Ji Chang greeted them without embarrassment, instead warmly saying, "Young lord and lady, truly a pair of beautiful people together, I am pleased, let’s have my concubine buy some meat and wine, and we shall chat by candlelight."

"Today’s unexpected visit is to introduce a friend to the Duke of Marquis, secondly to congratulate you on nearing the end of your seven-year captivity and coming release."

Ji Chang simply smiled, ushering them inside, noticing Ao Yu’s extraordinary demeanor, calculated with his fingers, immediately understanding.

"So, it is the Dragon Palace Princess, I apologize for any disrespect, and ask for Your Highness’s forgiveness."

"Nezha wasn’t wrong; you indeed are quite calculating." Seeing how this mortal without cultivation could recognize her instantly, Ao Yu was delighted, "Since we’ve met, might as well foresee my future."

"That is naturally fine."

Ji Chang had remained in the prison ground, often predicting and advising the neighbors, finding joy in it. He asked, "What would Your Highness like to know?"

This statement left Ao Yu momentarily stunned, and after a while, she said, "I have nothing to ask."

"To have no questions nor desires, the Princess truly embodies True Freedom."

Nezha also wished for a reading, but neither Jiang Ziya nor Ji Chang could discern his fate, having to sit and watch with great frustration.

Tasting a dish, he said, "Seven years have passed, next time we meet, may be in Xiqi. Old man, try to live as long as you can."

"Xiqi."

Talking about Xiqi, Ji Chang sighed.

"Why? Has destiny altered again?"

Ji Chang replied, "Not so; humans’ actions, whatever they do, are within destiny. By rights, destiny cannot be changed, but with you involved, a sliver of other possibilities emerged."

"When soldiers come, generals fight; when water arrives, earth wards it off."

Hearing this so often, Nezha paid it no heed, thinking as long as there’s no destiny, any problems encountered can be solved.

He said, "Old man, what did you see this time, tell me."

"Sigh, seeking help from you, hoping destiny might change. You did many things in Xiqi, muddling the once-clear Heavenly Dao, making me happy. But ultimately, after looking, the great direction of the Heavenly Dao remains unchanged."

With this said, Nezha raised an eyebrow.

He asked, "So you’re saying, seven years have passed, you indeed will be released and return, yet Bo Yikao will also come to Zhaoge?"

Ji Chang nodded, and Nezha at once felt as if ants were crawling in his heart, saying, "Has something happened in Xiqi again? I’ve made it so clear, yet he still dares come; your son is too reckless, must I use a hemp rope to bind him before he behaves?"

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