Auspicious Omen

Fei Zhong patted Li Jing on the shoulder, his smile carrying a deeper meaning.

"That's natural."

"The King said that since you have been reborn as a human, you are a subject of my Great Shang Dynasty, Qilin Child of the Human Clan."

"The imperial edict is right here, how could it be false?"

At this point, Fei Zhong paused, emphasizing his words.

"This is an incredible Zaohua of luck, Commander Li."

Countless people would kill to get into the Grand Tutor's Mansion, but they still couldn't.

"You haven't even entered Chaoge yet, but you've already stepped into the core circle of the Great Shang Dynasty."

Li Jing was so excited that his face turned red and his hands trembled slightly.

Over the past two years, he has endured countless scornful looks and heard countless whispers and gossips because of this child.

Even he himself sometimes had the thought of getting rid of this "monster".

Now that His the King has spoken with his golden words, and says it is Auspicious Omen, then it is Auspicious Omen!

Who would dare utter a single word of dissent?

Who dares to question the Human Emperor's judgment?

Li Jing took a deep breath and kowtowed three times heavily in the direction of Chaoge.

"Your subject, Li Jing, kowtows to express his gratitude for Your the King!"

"Your subject is willing to give your life, even unto death!"

Fei Zhong watched this scene and nodded in satisfaction.

This task is now half complete.

He wasn't in a hurry, waiting for Li Jing to finish venting his emotions.

Li Jing stood up, and his gaze towards Fei Zhong changed, filled with gratitude and affection.

"Doctor Fei, you must have had a long journey."

"This humble official should have rushed to Chaoge immediately to meet His the King, but..."

"But... my wife is pregnant and has difficulty moving around..."

"Could you allow me a few days to prepare?"

After speaking, Li Jing looked at Fei Zhong with some trepidation.

Disobeying the king's orders and delaying the journey is a serious crime.

To everyone's surprise, Fei Zhong waved his hand dismissively and Earthly Dao without a care.

"Oh, Commander Li, you're being too polite."

"His the King specifically instructed that you must take good care of your wife's health and ensure that the unborn child is not disturbed."

"This is our Great Shang Dynasty future asset."

"Even if it's just a few days, or even longer, it would be perfectly reasonable."

"We'll set off once Commander Li has finished packing."

"Everything is for the sake of your wife and the child in her womb!"

Li Jing was so moved that he didn't know what to say, and could only repeatedly clasp his hands in respect.

"This humble general will make the arrangements immediately. Please invite the doctor to rest in the mansion. This general will be right back!"

This Doctor Fei is truly a kind-hearted person!

Rumors are indeed unreliable!

After arranging for Fei Zhong to stay, Li Jing couldn't wait to rush towards the inner courtyard.

He wanted to tell his wife this incredibly good news immediately!

His steps were light and quick, and even the sound of his armor clashing was exceptionally pleasant.

The gloom of the past two years has been swept away.

Inner courtyard.

The bedroom was filled with the aroma of medicine.

Lady Yin leaned against the bed, her face haggard, her belly protruding high, which looked extremely disproportionate.

In the past two years, she has been under even more pressure than Li Jing.

The whispers and pointing fingers of outsiders, her own anxieties, and the strange reluctance of her unborn child to be born had already left her utterly exhausted.

She burned incense and prayed every day, only wishing that the child in her womb would be born safely, even if it was just an ordinary child.

What she feared most was giving birth to a monster that would bring disaster to the Li Family and the Great Shang Dynasty.

Just as she was lost in thought, the door was suddenly pushed open.

Li Jing rushed in, his face beaming with joy.

"Lady!"

Lady Yin was startled and quickly tried to sit up, supporting herself on the armrest.

"Old Master, what's wrong?"

"Is it... is it that official from Chaoge...?"

Her voice trembled, and she instinctively protected her swollen belly.

Did the King order the execution of this freak?

Li Jing rushed to her and helped her up, his face beaming with barely suppressed joy.

"Lady!"

Don't let your mind wander!

"This is great news! Fantastic good news!"

"Good news?" Lady Yin was stunned.

Li Jing didn't keep anyone in suspense. He squatted down, put his ear to Lady Yin's belly and listened, then raised his head, his face full of pride.

"His the King said, this is not a demon, but the Reincarnation of a Virtuous Person, Auspicious Omen!"

"He is Minister of Assistance bestowed upon my Great Shang Dynasty by Heaven to assist me!"

Lady Yin froze completely.

She stared at Li Jing in disbelief, her lips trembling, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

"Auspicious... Auspicious Omen?"

"Not a monster?"

"Who dares to call them monsters!"

Li Jing suddenly stood up, his brows furrowed with Baleful Qi.

"Your the King's words are law; this is Qilin Child among the Human Clan!"

"If anyone dares to gossip again, I, Li Jing, will kill them with my first sword strike!"

Two lines of clear tears instantly slid down Lady Yin's cheeks.

She covered her mouth, but couldn't stop crying.

This is tears of joy.

It's been two years.

More than seven hundred days and nights.

They lived in constant fear, terrified that the child would be born a monster, bringing ruin to the entire Li Family.

Even in the dead of night, she contemplated ending her life.

But now...

The King said, "This is Auspicious Omen."

This is the blessing she earned after ten months of pregnancy... no, three years of pregnancy, enduring countless hardships!

Heaven has eyes...

"Your the King... Your the King!"

Lady Yin held Li Jing in her arms and cried her heart out, as if she wanted to cry out all the grievances she had suffered over the past two years.

Li Jing patted his wife's back, his eyes also a little red.

"Okay, okay, don't cry."

"This is great news, fantastic news!"

"Hurry and have someone pack up; Doctor Fei gave us three days."

"We'll head to Chaoge in three days!"

"To the capital!"

Three days later.

Outside Chentang Pass.

A long convoy of vehicles was ready to depart.

The carriage in the very center was large and luxurious, covered with thick felt on the outside and three layers of soft cushions inside, as if to prevent the people inside from being jostled.

Fei Zhong, mounted on his horse, looked at the grand procession and nodded in satisfaction.

If he can safely bring this family to Chaoge, his standing with the King will increase.

"Commander Li, is everything ready?"

Fei Zhong turned his head and looked at Li Jing, who was dressed in military uniform, beside him.

Li Jing was now in high spirits, showing no trace of his previous dejection.

He pulled on the reins and clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Thank you for your concern, Doctor Fei. Everything is settled."

"Let's go then."

Fei Zhong pointed his riding whip forward, toward the distant east.

That place is Chaoge.

It is the center of the Human Clan.

It is also the epicenter of this Tribulation storm that is about to sweep across the world.

"Set off--!"

With a loud shout, the wheels rolled forward.

Li Jing turned back and took one last look at the pass he had guarded for so many years.

Chentang Pass.

Bye now.

He didn't know that this trip would be more than just moving house.

He took more than just his wife and children with him.

Furthermore, they took away a pawn that originally belonged to the Clarify Sect and was part of the Killing Tribulation.

The convoy kicked up clouds of yellow dust and gradually disappeared at the end of the official road.