Claiming the Throne of Gods, Starting from the Rebirth of Nezha
Chapter 255: Knocking on Bones to Test Marrow, Cutting Open the Belly to Take the Child!

Chapter 255: Chapter 255: Knocking on Bones to Test Marrow, Cutting Open the Belly to Take the Child!

The next day.

Morning.

Drizzling rain.

Nezha felt he was still too impulsive. Now that he was a married man, he could just go back to A Yao if he couldn’t hold it in. In the worst case, he could go to the Zhaoge Spring Breeze Building and find Yumao’er, that flirty cat. Every time they met, she only teased with words and took small advantages with hands. Vegetables were sold at the price of meat. Isn’t this a ready-made good opportunity?

How could he go against his second brother?

"But I’m so handsome and strong. If I simply give myself to her, wouldn’t that cat get quite the bargain?"

Nezha held the window with both hands, looking out at the city below, gazing over Xiqi City.

In these days, under Ji Fa’s leadership, Xiqi City seemed to be getting better and better.

His legs were still faintly aching.

"This is my contribution too."

The gentle southern breeze, carrying the coolness of the rain and the scent of earth, swept away his fatigue.

"Hmm~"

Behind him, the Little Dragon Girl murmured, stretching lazily, her sleepy eyes half-open. "What’s wrong?"

"Nothing much. You were right. Practicing is indeed something to be cautious about."

"Of course." The Little Dragon Girl tidied her clothes and hair, then flew out of the window. "I will come find you another day. Uncle Jiang said that the Mo Family Brothers have sent someone to the capital to find Mo Lishou. When Mo Lishou arrives in a few days, Chengtang’s army will surely attack the city again. I heard the Flower Fox Mink under him is a natural spiritual beast, even Taiyi Golden Immortals dare not provoke it. You have to be careful."

"Don’t worry, I won’t die."

"Of course you can’t die. You still need to stay alive to help me protect through the Heavenly Tribulation."

...

The two armies had been facing each other for half a year, consuming countless supplies. Now it was the coldest part of winter.

The lives of civilians were increasingly difficult; many froze or starved to death. For a while, even the court’s distribution of money and food was to no avail.

At this moment, Mo Lishou arrived at the Chengtang military camp, and the Mo Family Brothers approached the gates again.

Jiang Ziya was gravely concerned. Yet, at this moment in front of the Xiqi battle lines, Nezha was nowhere to be seen. Only Yang Jian, who hadn’t shown his face in a long time, came forward.

Yang Jian didn’t hear what the Mo Family Brothers were shouting from the front. Although the enemies were troublesome, he had seen enemies many times more troublesome.

Yang Jian was just thinking about what happened in the stone cave half a year ago.

He knew it was because he had been practicing the Eight-Nine Mysterious Skill while also cultivating other supreme Yang techniques, yet maintaining a pure body.

But ultimately, the mistake had been made, and the reason had become unimportant.

Yang Jian lifted his head, a ray of sunlight flickered in the clouds. The sky was covered in waves of cloud patterns against the dark blue sky, the wind cool without the stifling heat of the previous days.

At this moment, his signature Daoist robe was gone, replaced by iron-colored scale armor. Clearly, the battle had not yet started, but the wind carried a faint scent of blood.

But everyone present was there to kill; no one cared about these things. Women and achievements, perhaps the ambition and dreams of men, had already filled the chasms in their hearts.

It seemed the Mo Family Brothers had finished speaking and were already airborne. Though their sizes had not changed, the powerful pressure they exuded seemed to fill the entire sky.

"Kill!"

In a whirl of thoughts, Yang Jian let out a roar, as if something inside him had awakened. He brandished the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword and charged towards the sky!

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Snowflakes swirling.

Zhaoge.

Imperial Palace.

Star Pick Building.

King Zhou was feasting with his concubines. After the song and dance, he stood with Daji by the railing, watching the snow.

Outside the western gate, there was a small river. The water in this river was not flowing water but a trench dug while constructing the Lu Platform. The river was now filled with snow, making crossing difficult for travelers, who could only cross barefoot.

King Zhou saw an old man in the crowd who seemed unbothered by the cold. He walked briskly and steadily. A boy beside him, also barefoot, walked slowly and in great discomfort due to the cold.

So King Zhou asked Daji, "It’s strange indeed. Look, the old man isn’t afraid of the cold and walks quickly, but the young boy is cold and struggles. Isn’t this contrary to common sense?"

Daji smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, the reason the old man is unafraid is because he was born when his parents were in their prime. His vitality is full, and even in old age, he fears the cold less. The boy, however, was born when his parents’ vital energy was declining. Hence, his vitality is weak, making him susceptible to cold despite his youth."

King Zhou was puzzled, "I don’t understand. Children are born from the essence and blood of their parents. How can the young be weaker than the old?"

Daji, being the Nine-tailed Demon Fox, saw things more clearly. She said, "If Your Majesty doesn’t believe it, summon them and see for yourself."

King Zhou issued the order to the court officer: "Bring me the old man and the boy crossing the river!"

The court officer took the order and left.

Yin Shou sighed and said, "Xiqi’s prolonged resistance could indeed become a disaster."

Daji comforted him, "Your Majesty need not worry. General Mo Lishou has gone, and you have seen the power of his Flower Fox Mink. No immortal or Taoist can escape its jaws."

"That’s true," King Zhou replied.

Soon, the old man and the boy were brought before King Zhou. They cried out, "We abide by the law and owe no taxes. Why have we been seized?"

The officers replied, "The emperor wishes to see you. This is your fortune, not a cause for tears."

They presented the pair to Yin Shou. "Your Majesty, the old man and the boy are here."

Yin Shou ordered, "Split their necks with an axe and bring the bones to me!"

Armored soldiers held the pair down. When they resisted, the soldiers swiftly killed them, then split their bones. The bones were put on jade trays and brought before King Zhou.

Yin Shou saw that just as Daji said, the old man’s marrow was full, while the boy’s was thin.

King Zhou was delighted. He touched Daji’s smooth back and laughed, "My dearest, you truly are extraordinary. Your words are indeed accurate."

Daji smiled, "Although I am a woman, I studied Yin-Yang techniques in my youth. Determining marrow characteristics is simple for me. I can even tell a pregnant woman’s unborn child’s gender and age at a glance."

"Yin-Yang techniques are truly wonderful. My love, you surprise me every day," King Zhou said as he embraced Daji and kissed her, ignoring those around them. After a while, he ordered the court officer: "Find pregnant women among the people and bring them to me."

Hearing this, the court officer was shocked, wondering if the emperor intended to verify Daji’s technique by dissecting pregnant women.

But he dared not disobey and searched the entire Zhaoge, seizing pregnant women.

The people were distressed, mothers unwilling to part from daughters, weeping, "We have done nothing against the law or owed taxes. Why seize our pregnant women?"

Among the officials, one named Ji Zi was furious upon hearing this. He cursed, "Foolish king! As we face the enemy at our borders, our nation’s roots are about to be ruined. Yet you heed the words of a demon and commit such baseless atrocities!"

He then rushed towards the Star Pick Building to face the emperor.

But before he could take a few steps, a thunderous boom resounded. He looked up to see a red light burst through the iron-black clouds above Zhaoge City, heading straight for the Star Pick Building!

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