Can't Refuse Merit

Upon hearing this, both Di Jun and Taiyi were stunned.

What?

Was it mortgaged to Zhou Ming?

A Saint would actually mortgage his Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure?

Something just doesn't sound right about this!

Nuwa ignored their astonishment and continued to explain.

"Furthermore, to obtain the Merit Heavenly Marriage, one must use the Innate Red Embroidered Ball as a token of marriage."

"Therefore, if you want to have Heavenly Marriage with Xi He, you must borrow the Innate Red Embroidered Ball from Zhou Ming."

Fuxi looked at his sister and said in a deep voice.

"No wonder Zhou Ming didn't want anything else back then, but specifically asked for your Innate Red Embroidered Ball!"

"So he had this planned all along!"

"I knew he was trying to trick me!" Nuwa gritted her teeth in anger.

"But I never expected that he would be waiting for me here!"

Zhou Ming had already set up this scheme from the very beginning when he asked for the Red Embroidered Ball!

He accurately predicted that the Demon Clan would have Heavenly Marriage!

He had calculated that Di Jun would come begging to him!

She even calculated that in order to preside over the Heavenly Marriage, she would have to turn around and beg him again!

Each step is meticulously planned and executed; everything is perfectly interconnected!

She now wished she could rush to Buzhou Mountain immediately and pry open Zhou Ming's head to see what was inside.

How exactly does it grow inside? How could someone have calculated things so far in the past?

"It seems I have to go to Buzhou Mountain myself and borrow the Red Embroidered Ball from Zhou Ming!"

The thought of having to face that wicked scoundrel again made Nuwa feel suffocated.

To think that a dignified Heavenly Dao Saint could be so thoroughly outmaneuvered by that guy is an utter disgrace!

At this moment, Di Jun stepped forward, his face filled with apology, and bowed deeply to Nuwa.

"Empress Wa needn't go to such trouble."

"This is my private matter. How can I allow Empress Wa to bow down to Zhou Ming for my sake?"

"If Empress Wa can preside over the ceremony for us, Di Jun will be eternally grateful..."

"Empress Wa, you are Saint of the Demon Clan. Your status is the greatest respect you can show to Xi He and to our Demon Clan."

"The Merit of a Heavenly Marriage is not worth having!"

"As long as I can become Dao Companion with Xi He, what does it matter whether I accumulate Merit or not?"

"You absolutely mustn't go to Zhou Ming for my personal matter, giving him the opportunity to make any unreasonable demands; that would be a huge loss!"

In his view, being able to marry Xi He and bring Moon Star into the Demon Clan was already an immense stroke of luck.

As for Merit, it's good to have it, but it's not a big deal if you don't.

He truly did not want Nuwa, this Saint of the Demon Clan, to be subjected to Zhou Ming's schemes and coercion again for the sake of his marriage.

That was not only a humiliation for Nuwa, but also a disgrace for the entire Demon Clan!

Di Jun's words were so powerful that even Nuwa was taken aback.

Even Taiyi, who had been silent all along, glanced at his older brother in surprise.

Unexpectedly, the eldest brother was blinded by love.

He was able to remain so clear-headed at that crucial moment.

A hint of approval flashed in Fuxi's eyes.

But Nuwa shook her head resolutely after hearing this.

"No!"

"We absolutely must go to Zhou Ming's place!"

Fuxi frowned and asked, "Sister, why is this?"

"We don't need that Merit; there's no need to provoke him."

In his view, Merit are commendable, but if they come at a greater price.

It would be better not to have it at all than to let my sister be humiliated.

Seeing that everyone looked puzzled.

Nuwa looked at them, shook her head, and a bitter expression appeared on her face.

Things aren't as simple as you think.

"The Innate Red Embroidered Ball governs marriage."

"The Marriage Thread connecting all living beings in the Primordial Wilderness world are entwined upon it."

"It can both bring about marriage between two people, acting as a red thread connecting them."

"Naturally, it can also ruin a marriage between two people."

"Even... you've been led astray by someone else's Marriage Thread partner!"

Boom!

These words struck Di Jun like a thunderbolt from the heavens!

The composure on Di Jun's face vanished instantly, replaced by unprecedented horror, and he cried out in shock.

"What?"

"Innate Red Embroidered Ball can actually change one's marriage destiny?"

This time, he really panicked.

He could forgo Merit, but Xi He was the Dao Companion he had chosen! She was the love of his life!

Taiyi, standing beside him, was also horrified, his mind reeling with shock.

Good heavens!

How could Zhou Ming have such a firm grip on his elder brother's marriage?

If Zhou Ming gets upset and ends up arranging his sister-in-law's Marriage Thread for someone else...

Taiyi dared not think any further; he felt a chill run down his spine.

"Indeed." Nuwa's tone was extremely solemn.

She looked at Di Jun, her expression extremely complicated.

"Zhou Ming is frighteningly meticulous."

"He specifically asked for the Red Embroidered Ball because he must have known it was related to your marriage."

"If we bypass him and hold the ceremony on our own..."

"I'm afraid he'll directly intervene and ruin your marriage with Fellow Xi He!"

Di Jun felt a chill run from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head!

He couldn't bear to imagine that scene.

If Zhou Ming really did that, he would be diverting Xi He's Marriage Thread to someone else...

Then he, Di Jun, will become the biggest joke in the entire Primordial Wilderness!

Di Jun's heart sank to the bottom.

"Then... what should we do?"

"What if... what if he refuses to lend the Red Embroidered Ball?"

Fuxi finally realized the implications. He frowned, pondered for a moment, and then spoke to reassure him.

"The Demon Emperor need not worry too much."

"Since Zhou Ming had anticipated this step, he must have had some ulterior motive."

"He set this up not simply to ruin your marriage; that would do him no good."

"I suspect he's doing it for the Merit of Heavenly Marriage."

So, there's no need to worry about him refusing to lend it.

"If he doesn't lend it, wouldn't all his plans have been for nothing?"

Upon hearing Fuxi's analysis, Nuwa nodded, her expression softening slightly.

"What my Elder Brother says is correct."

"At worst, I'll forgo the Merit I earned from officiating the wedding; I'll give it all to him!"

"Demon Emperor, rest assured, I will definitely borrow the Innate Red Embroidered Ball back and will absolutely not affect your marriage with Xi He!"

She gritted her teeth and added another sentence.

"At worst, we'll just have to pay a higher price!"

These words were filled with endless frustration and helplessness.

Regardless, she's out of luck with this mess.

But Di Jun's marriage must not go wrong.

This is not only Di Jun's private matter, but also concerns the dignity of this Saint.

Hearing Nuwa's assurance, Di Jun finally felt a little relieved.

He bowed deeply to Nuwa, his tone utterly sincere.

"Thank you Empress Wa!"

"This matter arose because of me, and I absolutely cannot allow Empress Wa to be in a difficult position!"

"At that time, no matter what conditions Sage Zhou Ming proposes, our Demon Clan race will do everything in its power to meet them."

"We will never let you, Empress Wa, be troubled alone!"

As a Demon Emperor, he certainly has that much responsibility.

Nuwa nodded slightly. Things had come to this point; further words were pointless.

She stood up and waved.

"You all go back to Heavenly Court and wait for my news."

"I'm going to meet Zhou Ming."

Di Jun and Taiyi exchanged a glance and bowed in unison.

"Yes, thank you Empress Wa!"

Fuxi nodded in agreement. "Sister, we'll be waiting for you in Heavenly Court."

Afterwards, Di Jun, Taiyi, and Fuxi did not linger.

They transformed into Three Daos of light, leaving Empress Wa's Palace and heading towards the Heavenly Court.

After the three left, only Nuwa remained in the empty palace.

She sat quietly on the cloud bed, remaining silent for a long time before finally letting out a complex sigh.

The next moment, she moved and disappeared from the spot, heading straight towards Buzhou Mountain.