Nezha Was Born, and the Human Emperor Took a Disciple

In the Chaoge City, a vast mansion was in complete chaos today.

The servants hurried along, their faces showing a mixture of tension and anticipation.

Inside the delivery room, Lady Yin's suppressed cries of pain could be heard intermittently, along with the midwives' loud cheers of encouragement.

Li Jing, dressed in casual clothes, paced back and forth in the courtyard outside the delivery room, his forehead already beaded with sweat.

Three years and six months.

For three and a half years, ever since his wife became pregnant with this child, his heart had never been at peace.

Although the Human Emperor's golden words declared that this child was Qilin Child of the Human Clan, an auspicious omen descended to Auspicious Omen, thus clearing away all the criticisms against him.

This propelled him to great heights, transforming him from a border general into a capable lieutenant under Grand Tutor Wen.

But ultimately, the child is still inside her womb.

Pregnancy lasting three and a half years is itself an unprecedented and extraordinary event.

What if... what if there's something wrong with him at birth? How will he explain it to the King?

Just as Li Jing was in a state of utter confusion, Dao Body strode quickly from the side.

"Old Master, please have some water. You haven't had a drop since this morning."

It was the old steward of the manor, carrying a bowl of ginseng tea, his face full of worry.

Li Jing stopped, but did not take the bowl of tea; he simply waved his hand.

"I won't drink."

He can't possibly drink anymore.

Just then, the increasingly loud cries of pain in the delivery room abruptly ceased.

Boom--!

Without warning, a crimson beam of light suddenly shot up from the ceiling of the delivery room.

The light was so intense that it instantly overshadowed the blazing sun overhead.

The entire Li Residence, and even half of Chaoge City, was enveloped by this strange red light.

Immediately afterwards, a unique fragrance wafted over.

It is neither orchid nor musk, yet it is refreshing and invigorating, instantly dispelling the fatigue of the past few days.

"This... this is..."

Li Jing was stunned by this sudden and strange phenomenon.

Chaoge City, countless people came out of their homes and looked up at the direction from which the red light was rising. Their faces showed no panic, but rather joy and piety.

I don't know who shouted it first.

"Red light fills the sky, and a strange fragrance wafts through the air—this is Auspicious Omen from heaven!"

"Your the King is right! Commander Li's family has indeed had Qilin Child!"

"May Heaven bless the Great Shang Dynasty! May Human Emperor!"

The people were talking about it.

Over the years, under Di Xin's deliberate guidance, the story of "Li Jing's wife bearing Auspicious Omen" has long been a well-known tale in Chaoge City.

The people had been eagerly awaiting the birth of this Qilin Child, personally recognized by the Human Emperor.

The appearance of these unusual phenomena now confirms all the previous rumors.

Inside Li Jing's residence.

The delivery room door creaked open.

A midwife ran out carrying a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, but her steps were unsteady.

Li Jing rushed forward in three strides and asked anxiously.

"How is the lady? And the children?"

"Madam is exhausted and has already gone to bed."

"But... but..." The midwife hesitated, then handed over what she was holding.

Li Jing stared intently, and was completely stunned.

That's not a baby.

It was clearly a huge, spinning ball of flesh!

The fleshy ball had a smooth surface, emitted a faint red glow, and one could feel the powerful vitality contained within it.

Li Jing's heart skipped a beat.

Even though he had been warned by the King beforehand and was mentally prepared, he still felt his hands and feet turn ice cold when he saw this bizarre scene.

This... this is the Qilin Child the King spoke of?

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the horror in his heart.

Don't panic.

Since Your the King has declared it Auspicious Omen, it must be Auspicious Omen.

This lump of flesh might just be a unique feature of the child's birth.

"General, this..." the midwife asked in a trembling voice.

"Stop talking nonsense!" Li Jing interrupted her sharply, carefully taking the ball of flesh from her.

He held the still slightly pulsating ball of flesh in his arms, turned around and went inside, closing the doors and windows tightly.

Inside the room, Lady Yin had already collapsed from exhaustion and fallen into a deep sleep.

Li Jing placed the meatball on the table, staring intently at it, his forehead beaded with cold sweat.

He can only gamble now, and he's betting that the King of Gamblers' judgment is correct.

Time passed second by second.

The red light on that fleshy ball began to shine even brighter.

Buzz!

The fleshy ball jolted violently and began to contract intensely, its surface radiance converging inwards.

Li Jing gripped the hilt of his sword tightly at his waist.

The fleshy ball shrank rapidly at a visible speed, as if all its essence and red light were being swallowed up by an invisible vortex.

Finally, the light faded.

The fleshy ball disappeared.

Instead, there was a beautifully sculpted, chubby baby boy.

The baby boy opened his large, clear black and white eyes, curiously observing the world. He then grinned at Li Jing.

Seeing this, Li Jing's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled back into his stomach.

He was panting heavily, his back already soaked with cold sweat.

It's a human!

He's a normal child!

No, this is definitely not a normal child!

That fleshy ball was clearly formed from the child's Innate Spiritual Qi, which he has now absorbed to stabilize his Origin Essence.

Your the King!

This is truly Auspicious Omen! This is truly Qilin Child!

Li Jing was overjoyed. He stepped forward and carefully extended his calloused hand.

She wanted to touch the child, but was afraid of hurting him.

The baby boy, however, was not afraid of strangers at all. He stretched out his chubby little hand and grabbed Li Jing's finger with surprising strength.

"Good! Good lad!"

"Your mother has suffered so much all these years."

"If you don't make something of yourself, Laozi 'll beat your ass to a pulp!"

He held the baby boy high in his arms, looking at the smiling face, and a surge of pride welled up in his heart.

"Since you were born extraordinary, and descended into the world accompanied by unusual phenomena..."

"Then I will give you a resounding name."

Nezha.

The name seemed to come to mind spontaneously.

"From now on, your name will be Nezha!"

The baby boy in her arms seemed extremely pleased with the name, giggling as he grabbed Li Jing's beard and tugged hard.

"Ouch!"

Li Jing winced in pain, but laughed louder than anyone else.

"Hahaha! You're strong! You're a descendant of the Li Family!"

Just then...

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from the front yard.

Immediately afterwards, the butler's voice, tinged with a mixture of panic and surprise, drifted from afar.

"Old Master! Old Master!"

"Someone from the palace has arrived!"

"Doctor Fei has arrived! He has come with the King's decree!"

He carefully placed Nezha beside Lady Yin's pillow and hurriedly said.

"Please come quickly!"

"No, I'll go greet you myself!"

Fei Zhong stood at the gate of the mansion, and upon seeing Li Jing come out, he cupped his hands in congratulations.

Congratulations, General Li! Congratulations on the birth of your son!

"The sky is ablaze with crimson clouds, Auspicious Omen aura soaring to the heavens; even the King saw it in the palace!"

Li Jing quickly returned the greeting.

"Doctor Fei, you flatter me. It was only the birth of my Doctor Fei that disturbed you. I am truly sorry."

"Doctor Fei, you're too kind. Please come in!"

The two sat down, and Fei Zhong, without beating around the bush, went straight to the point.

General Li, His the King has learned of the birth of your son.

"I have been specially ordered to come and deliver an oral decree."

Li Jing's heart stirred, and he quickly stood up, respectfully standing at attention.

Fei Zhong cleared his throat and spoke slowly.

"By order of the King."

"Li Jing's son is blessed with Auspicious Omen and possesses extraordinary talent; he is destined to be a pillar of our Human Clan."

"I wish to take him as my disciple and teach him Martial Path, hoping that he will one day bring peace to our Human Clan for generations to come!"

Boom!

Fei Zhong's words were like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploding in Li Jing's mind.

To accept... to take Nezha as a disciple?

The Human Emperor wants to take his own son as his disciple?

He personally taught him... Martial Path?

Li Jing felt dizzy and overwhelmed by a tremendous sense of happiness that almost made him faint.

What a blessing this is!

What an honor!

Since ancient times, has anyone ever heard of Human Emperor personally accepting disciples?

The Li Family is about to produce a disciple personally taught by the Human Emperor!

"Your subject... Your subject Li Jing..."

Li Jing was so excited that he became incoherent and knelt down with a thud, his voice trembling with sobs.

"I kowtow in gratitude to Your the King!"

"The Li Family has served the King to the death for generations! We are willing to give our lives for the Great Shang Dynasty!"

Fei Zhong smiled and helped Li Jing up.

"Lord Li, please get up."

"Now, your Li Family has truly risen to prominence."

"This young master will be the King's disciple in the future. When we meet, I might even have to bow to him."

Li Jing was so excited that his hands were trembling, and he waved them repeatedly.

"Doctor Fei, you're being too kind to this young man!"

"He's just an arrogant brat who doesn't know his place; he's only owed his position to the King!"

After seeing Fei Zhong off, Li Jing floated back to the backyard as if he were walking on clouds.

Lady Yin had already woken up and was leaning weakly against the headboard, holding the little one in her arms who was neither crying nor making a fuss, but was looking around with wide eyes.

"Old Master, what's wrong? Why are you in such a panic?"

Upon seeing Li Jing enter, Lady Yin asked with some concern.

Li Jing rushed to the bedside, looked at the mother and child, and suddenly burst into laughter, laughing until tears streamed down his face.

"Lady!"

"Our Li Family... is about to rise to great heights!"

He pointed at Nezha in Lady Yin's arms, his fingers trembling.

"Your the King... Your the King just issued a decree."

"We must take this kid as our disciple!"

Lady Yin was stunned.

She lowered her head and looked at the baby in her arms.

"Your the King... is taking on a disciple?"

"Absolutely true!"

Li Jing squatted by the bed, extending a finger and carefully teasing Nezha's rosy little face.

Nezha seemed to understand something, grinned at Li Jing, and grabbed Li Jing's fingers with his two little hands, holding them tightly.

The next chapter will be updated later.