Peach Garden Oath

Odin didn't explain many things to Thor, so Thor never understood why Odin treated Xia Yu so well. Could it be just because Xia Yu helped Odin beat him up? Actually, Thor was still resentful because he had never fought Xia Yu at full strength.

Last time Xia Yu knocked him down, he didn't even have to use the Mjolnir or summon Flash.

However, Xia Yu swallowing the Eternity Flame really frightened Thor. He looked 100% human, not Fire Giant. Xia Yu's behavior made Thor afraid to leave Xia Yu for several days, fearing that fire would suddenly spew out of Xia Yu's stomach.

Xia Yu had no time to care what Thor thought; this small ball of Eternity flame directly settled in Xia Yu's dantian.

The Internal Energy of the Nine Yang Divine Skill was purified and compressed dozens of times by the Eternity Flame. If it were directly applied to techniques, such as the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, its power would be more than a hundred times greater.

The benefits Xia Yu gained from this trip to Asgard cannot be described in terms of Points.

Xia Yu's only contribution was bringing Thor into the Avengers ahead of time. Does that count as a contribution?

Odin said that if they were to use Dark Magic to send the two of them to Earth, some preparations would be needed. Xia Yu didn't ask what those preparations were, but he said it would be quick, just a few days, and that Asgard's scenery was quite nice.

Walking along the road, Xia Yu felt like he was playing a virtual game, a Western fantasy medieval style game. Look, there are guards wearing armor and carrying two-handed swords along the way.

There's a blacksmith's shop, a tailor's shop, and a tavern. It just feels like it's missing a few career mentors, a place to stop at a crossroads or a building, and a village chief to issue quests. Perfect, a beginner's village.

That day, Xia Yu was recommending an eye drop to Heimdall when Odin sent someone to find him.

Summer ran back to the Golden Palace and found Thor there too.

Odin was speaking to Thor, "Thor, my child, you are now a qualified warrior. When you were exiled to Earth last time, you learned to put aside your arrogance and to be merciful. However, you still have a long way to go before becoming a qualified king. I have decided to send you to Earth to continue your training."

At this moment, Xia entered. Odin smiled slightly at Xia Yu and continued speaking to Thor, "This time when you go to Earth, Xia will arrange everything for you, but while you are on Earth, you must obey Xia's arrangements in everything."

Thor had just started dating Jane Foster, and going to Earth suited his wishes perfectly, which made him very happy. However, he resented having to follow Xia's arrangements. "Why should I listen to him? He's a monster. I saw him eat a ball of Eternal Flame with my own eyes."

Xia Yu had already given Odin a general explanation of the Eternal Flame.

Odin slammed his right hand, the Gungnir, into the ground, and roared, "What monster? He's using the Eternity Flame to cultivate! You disobeyed his orders! What will you do on Earth? What will you eat? Do you have the ability to live on your own? Does my son intend to survive on Earth by robbing?"

"I can go to Jane," Thor said.

"Shut up! Does that mean the Thor of Asgard can only be supported by women on Earth?" Odin snapped.

"But, Father..." Thor still refused.

"No buts, or I will strip you of your divine power once more and forbid you from ever going to Earth again," Odin said.

No one knows a son better than his father, Thor, now preoccupied with Jane Foster, could only nod in agreement.

"To prevent you from disobeying Xia on Earth, I'm going to make a pact with you. Come with me, Xia, you come too." Odin had a backup plan.

Xia Yu and Thor followed Odin into a small room. Xia Yu was stunned by the room's layout as soon as he entered: an altar, an incense burner, offerings, and candles lit on both sides, but the candles were white, which was quite jarring.

Behind the altar hung a picture of a deity, a portrait of Odin himself.

"Uncle, I don't understand what you mean?" Xia Yu asked.

"This is the process of sworn brotherhood among the Huaxia, which I saw in a book. Since you are Huaxia, I think we should follow your rules. What do you think of my arrangements?" Odin said.

"Absolutely amazing!" Xia Yu said through gritted teeth, looking at the portrait of Odin and the long white candle.

"Then I'm going to begin. Listen to my commands, especially you, Thor!" Odin gave Thor a special instruction.

Seeing that the two nodded in agreement, Odin pulled out two incense sticks from somewhere, lit them, and handed them to Xia Yu and Thor.

"Kneel down!" Odin commanded.

The two knelt down as instructed. Odin then pulled out a piece of paper with several passages written on it, all marked in order—which was Xia Yu's, which was Thor's. "Read them aloud."

Xia Yu: "My Xia Yu, and I'm 24 years old."

Thor: "I, Thor, am 1532 years old."

Together they declared, "Today, witnessed by Odin All-Father, we voluntarily pledge ourselves to be brothers for each other for the rest of our lives, fighting side by side, facing difficulties together, helping each other, and never betraying one another."

Xia Yu: "I became the elder brother at 24."

Thor: "I was the younger brother in 1532."

Odin took out a small dagger, made a light cut on each of their arms, took out a wooden cup to collect their blood, and then poured them a glass—well, beer.

Xia Yu almost burst out laughing.

Watching the two share a glass of beer, Odin laughed heartily and said to Thor, "From now on, Xia will be your brother. Thor, you're still young and don't understand many things, so remember to listen to your brother." Thor, with tears welling up in his eyes, nodded in agreement.

Odin then looked at Xia Yu and said with particular sincerity, "Xia, you must take care of Thor in the future."

Xia Yu understood what he meant, and nodded seriously, saying, "Don't worry, I will do my best to take care of my... brother!"

The two lit the incense sticks, thus completing the ceremony. Thor swore an oath in Odin's name, which he valued highly. Xia Yu had already promised Odin and received all the benefits. This absurd sworn brotherhood was thus established.

Then the two prepared to set off for Earth. Before leaving, Xia Yu couldn't help but ask Odin.

"Which Huaxia book did you read about this sworn brotherhood process from?"

"Is something wrong?" Odin asked.

Xia Yu quickly waved his hand. "No, no, I just thought it was fun and wanted to find it to watch."

"I don't remember the name of the book, but I do remember this little passage is called 'The Peach Garden Oath'!" Odin recalled.

"Uncle, you're amazing!"