Yaochi's Confusion

The Heavenly Court, the Thirty-three Heavens, the Jade Pool Immortal Realm.

This place is the residence of Yaochi, and also the place where the Heavenly Court holds the Flat Peach Banquet and entertains many immortals and gods, symbolizing the supreme authority of the Heavenly Court.

At this moment, Golden Mother Hall, Yaochi, leaning against the cloud bed, showed little joy on her face; instead, her brows were slightly furrowed.

Ever since Haotian received the Primordial Chaos Purple Qi bestowed by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun and attained the status of Heavenly Dao Saint, Yaochi had a vague feeling that something had changed.

After becoming a saint, Haotian was incomparably majestic and cold. He became increasingly immersed in the affairs of the Heavenly Court and became much more indifferent to Yaochi.

"Senior brother... is becoming a saint really that good?"

Yaochi gazed out of the palace and sighed inwardly.

Just as Yaochi was pondering, a joyful shout rang out:

"Mother Queen! Mother Queen! I've come to see you!"

Upon hearing the sound, Yaochi's face lit up with joy, and she looked towards the door.

A young girl dressed in a pale yellow flowing dress and with her hair styled in double buns ran quickly into the hall.

She is none other than Princess Longji, the daughter of Yaochi and Haotian.

"Longji! You little rascal, you finally remembered to come see your Mother Queen?"

Yaochi extended her hand, and Longji Ji Li leaned forward affectionately, taking her mother's arm, resting her head on Yaochi's shoulder, and said coquettishly, "Mother Queen ~ Your daughter is here! A few days ago, I went to the human realm with my cousin Yang Chan and saw many novel things!"

Yaochi patted her daughter's hand affectionately. "You, all you do is play outside! You've been gone for decades without a trace, and you haven't even come back to keep your Mother Queen."

"If this continues, your Mother Queen will insist that your father arrange a divine position for you, so you can handle the affairs of Heavenly Court. Let's see if you'll still be able to run around like this."

Upon hearing this, Longji immediately begged for mercy, "No, Mother Queen! Please don't! I'm perfectly fine as I am! I'm free and can go wherever I want!"

"With Father Emperor and Mother Queen overseeing the Heavenly Court, your daughter can simply be a happy and carefree little princess! Let those divine positions and celestial posts be left to the capable ones!"

Yaochi chuckled and tapped her forehead helplessly, "You little rascal, you're so good with words and know how to sweet-talk people."

The mother and daughter chatted and laughed for a while, then Longji asked curiously, "By the way, Mother Queen, where is Father? Is he busy with affairs again? I haven't seen Father for a long time."

Mentioning Haotian, Yaochi's smile faded, and she sighed softly, "Your father... since attaining sainthood, he has been busy with many matters, devoting himself to comprehending the Heavenly Dao... Your Mother Queen has not seen your father for a long time."

Longji didn't ask any more questions; she could only hold tightly to her Mother Queen's arm.

The mother and daughter chatted for a while about Longji's interesting travels, and Yaochi's mood improved.

Suddenly, Longji said, "Mother Queen, I have made plans with my sister Yang Chan and the others to travel to the southern human territory. I've heard that a festival called the Lantern Festival has recently become popular there, and it's quite lively and interesting!"

Yaochi knew her daughter couldn't stay idle, so she didn't stop her. She only instructed her, "Go ahead, be careful, don't cause trouble, and remember to come back early when you've had your fun."

"Yes, Mother Queen! Your daughter is the best!"

Longji smiled, then bowed and left.

Watching her daughter's departing figure, Yaochi's face turned melancholy again.

Just as Yaochi was lost in thought, everything around her changed.

Yaochi instantly became alert, and then she found herself in a void where she could see nothing.

"Here it is...?"

Just as she was filled with doubt and surprise, a figure appeared in front of Yaochi.

Yaochi was taken aback when she saw who it was, then knelt down to pay her respects:

"Yaochi... pays respects to Your Excellency!"

The newcomer was none other than a younger version of Hongjun!

"Master... how could Master have become so young?"

Since she followed Hongjun, Hongjun had always been an old man with white hair. Now that he had become so young, Yaochi was quite surprised.

The Heavenly Dao ignored the strange look in Yaochi's eyes.

"Yaochi, I ask you."

Yaochi immediately tensed up. "Master, please ask. Yaochi will answer to the best of her knowledge."

"Back then, I bestowed upon Haotian a wisp of Primordial Chaos Purple Qi to help him attain sainthood and rule the Heavenly Court. However, I did not bestow upon you a wisp of Primordial Chaos Purple Qi. Do you harbor any resentment?"

Yaochi's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly explained, "Yaochi wouldn't dare! My lord, you are wise! You bestowed the purple aura upon Senior Brother Haotian because he shoulders the heavy responsibilities of the Heavenly Court. It is already an unparalleled honor for Yaochi to assist him in governing the Heavenly Court. How could I dare to have any complaints about your arrangement? Everything is up to you! Yaochi has absolutely no disloyal intentions!"

Heavenly Dao gazed at her silently for a long time before speaking again, his tone still calm:

"You and Haotian followed me for countless eons before I became a saint, serving me faithfully and without complaint."

"Today, I will bestow upon you a wisp of Primordial Chaos Purple Qi."

"What?!"

Yaochi was shocked!

Grant her... the Primordial Chaos Purple Qi?

Help her become a saint?

Why would the master suddenly...?

To be honest, she had once dreamed of obtaining the Primordial Chaos Purple Qi and becoming a saint.

After all, a sage survives countless eons and remains untouched by Karma.

But now, with the opportunity before her, her heart wavers because of her senior brother.

Is becoming Heavenly Dao Saint really a good thing?

Seeing her standing there in a daze, the Heavenly Dao frowned. "What? You... don't want to?"

Yaochi jolted awake, instantly regaining her senses. Sensing the powerful pressure emanating from the master, she knew she couldn't refuse.

"Yaochi wouldn't dare!"

"Thank you for your generous gift, Master! Yaochi Yaochi deeply grateful! I will diligently study and comprehend it, and live up to your high expectations! In the future, I will serve you wholeheartedly and uphold the order of Heavenly Dao!"

She dared not hesitate any longer; to refuse now would likely mean certain death, both physically and mentally!

The Heavenly Dao withdrew its aura, stretched out its left hand, and a wisp of Primordial Chaos Purple Qi swirled in its palm!

The purple aura then transformed into a stream of light and entered her brow!

Heavenly Dao looked at her and slowly said, "Remember, do not disappoint me."

As the words fell, the figure of the Heavenly Dao, along with the surrounding void, began to dissipate...

Yaochi felt a blur before her eyes, and when she looked again, she was back in the Golden Mother Hall.

Primordial Chaos Purple Qi!

The Dao Ancestor truly bestowed upon her a wisp of Primordial Chaos Purple Qi!

However, Yaochi felt no excitement whatsoever; instead, her heart was heavy.

"Master, what exactly is his intention?"