Chaoge Arc: Di Xin's Eastern Expedition

Li Ping'an: Could this Dao Master refuse to show up?

What was there to see about someone having a baby?

Though it was the famed Nezha from the myths of his old world... this world itself had been created by Wangri based on mythology...

Three white clouds now floated above Chentang Pass.

On the lowest cloud, Taiyi Zhenren stood with Yu Ding Zhenren and Huang Long Zhenren, waiting anxiously.

On the middle cloud, Zhao Gongming and Qiong Xiao the Fairy drank together. Zhao Gongming was still going on about how his newly accepted disciple had made another breakthrough.

On the highest cloud, Li Dazhi craned his neck and stared carefully below. He had dragged Li Ping'an over to watch the excitement as well. The father and son, who had not gathered in a long while, brewed tea, laid out some snacks, and relaxed in leisurely comfort.

"Well?" Li Dazhi said smugly. "Tell me, didn't your dad handle this beautifully?"

Li Ping'an gave him a thumbs-up, absentmindedly rubbing his neck.

Li Dazhi asked in puzzlement, "You've already merged with the Dao. Your neck can still hurt?"

"I forgot I'm no longer Ji Dan's avatar." Li Ping'an took a sip of tea. "Reading in the dungeon every day really does leave my body aching, but it's quite peaceful."

"Huh? Why don't you come out yourself?"

Li Dazhi asked:

"Hasn't Ji Chang already made a name for himself in Chaoge City? Does he still suspect you of tipping Di Xin off? Ji Chang now ranks among the Three Ducal Ministers and is battling the Southern Count and Northern Count in the Imperial Court. He's riding high right now, so he probably won't have time to worry about Western Qi City anytime soon."

"What would I come out for? I'd only have to deal