Qing Xuan Wants to Cause Trouble

Di Jun and Tai Yi, the brothers, wasted no time.

They led the vast Demon Race, carrying piles of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that formed small mountains, and excitedly headed for the Moon Star.

Their grand entrance made it seem like the entire Great Desolation would know the Demon Emperor was going to propose.

In front of the Moon Star, Di Jun tidied his robes and transmitted a message to the Moon Star.

"Sun Star Lord, Di Jun, has come to pay his respects to the Moon Star. I request the Moon Fairy to appear and grant us an audience."

Di Jun came to propose, not using his identity as the Demon Emperor of the Demon Race, but rather his status as the Sun Star Lord, hoping to foster a closer relationship.

"Your Majesty the Demon Emperor graces us with your presence. What important matter brings you to my Moon Star?"

A voice, as clear and cold as the moon, emanated from the Moon Star. Although the tone was polite, it showed no intention of allowing the Demon Race to enter the Moon Star.

"We ask the fairy to allow us entry. Di Jun has an important matter to discuss."

There was a moment of silence within the Moon Star, and the Grand Formation slowly opened.

"My Moon Star is a place of solitude. I ask the Demon Emperor to have his subordinates wait outside."

Di Jun agreed, bringing only Eastern Emperor Tai Yi into the Moon Star.

As soon as they stepped onto the cold, desolate land of the Moon Star, they were met with a chill that could freeze a person solid. It wasn't the low temperature, but the cold attitude!

Beneath the moonlit laurel tree, Xi He and Chang Xi stood side by side.

Both Moon Goddesses were exceptionally beautiful, surrounded by ethereal light, possessing an unparalleled cold and aloof aura.

Even Great Powers like Di Jun and Tai Yi, whose Dao hearts were firm, couldn't help but be momentarily stunned.

Di Jun adjusted his attire, put on his most amiable smile, and stepped forward, cupping his hands.

"Fellow Daoist Xi He, Fellow Daoist Chang Xi, forgive our uninvited visit. I have come today to discuss a matter of great joy with you both."

Di Jun began to elaborate.

He spoke of "Heavenly Dao's guidance," "the union of yin and yang," "the merit of a Heavenly Marriage," "the esteemed position of Heavenly Empress," and "sharing glory and prosperity"...

He spoke until his mouth was dry and his tongue was parched, his words like heavenly flowers falling.

However, Xi He coldly interrupted him.

"Your Majesty the Demon Emperor, please return. My sister and I have lived in seclusion on the Moon Star for a long time, accustomed to tranquility. We have no desire to be involved in worldly affairs, nor do we intend to enter into a Heavenly Marriage or become Heavenly Empress."

Chang Xi chimed in, her tone even harsher.

"Exactly! Who doesn't know that your Demon Race was just defeated by the disciples of Sage Nuwa? Who knows what your intentions are in coming to propose now? Do you want to drag our Moon Star down with you? Don't even think about it!"

The smile on Di Jun's face froze.

Tai Yi was so enraged that he could barely suppress his Solar True Fire.

It's considered rude to hit someone's face, and even more so to bring up their shortcomings. Chang Xi's words struck Di Jun and Tai Yi right in the heart.

Tai Yi wished he could immediately summon the Eastern Emperor Bell and "reason" with Chang Xi.

"Fellow Daoists, you are mistaken..."

Di Jun still wanted to try.

"A Heavenly Marriage is in accordance with the Heavenly Dao and would bring great benefits to both of us..."

"Benefits?"

Xi He let out a cold laugh.

"Besides that little bit of merit, what else would we sisters gain? To be trapped on the Sun Star playing your game of conquest? Or to become your Demon Race's enforcers in the future? The Moon Star is a place of freedom and ease. We are quite content here, and your concern is unnecessary, Your Majesty the Demon Emperor!"

With these words, the rejection was utterly merciless.

Di Jun and Tai Yi were met with a cold shoulder. Their faces turned ashen as they stood in the frigid Moon Palace, unsure whether to leave or stay, caught in an awkwardness so profound it could carve out a three-bedroom apartment.

The betrothal gifts they had brought now seemed like a cruel joke.

Just as the brothers were struggling to save face and were about to become enraged, the voice of Dao Ancestor Hongjun suddenly echoed.

Hongjun spoke only one sentence, but it almost made Di Jun spit blood.

A Heavenly Marriage requires affinity, and it also requires a name.

The Red Gauze Ball is a Supreme Treasure of Heavenly Dao's marriage, governing the three marriages of heaven, earth, and humanity.

To achieve a Heavenly Marriage, Nuwa must preside over the ceremony with the Red Gauze Ball as witness, under the observation of heaven and earth, for it to be complete.

Nuwa?! The Red Gauze Ball?!

Di Jun's vision went black, and he nearly passed out from anger!

They had just fought for territory with Nuwa and formed an irreconcilable feud, and now they had to grovel and beg her to officiate their wedding?

Wasn't this like offering their faces for her to stomp on?

Di Jun's complexion shifted from green to white, his expression flickering. Finally, it turned into an extremely aggrieved sigh.

"Let's go! Back to the Sun Star!"

This proposal was not going to happen today.

But the Heavenly Marriage must happen! The merit must be obtained! The Moon Star must also be taken!

But how to ask Nuwa for this favor, Di Jun felt a splitting headache.

Meanwhile, inside the Creation Palace.

Qing Xuan, who was leisurely sharing new flavored fruits from the Human Race with Nuwa, suddenly burst into laughter.

[Di Jun and Tai Yi went to the Moon Star and got shut down? Hahaha! Serves them right!]

[The Heavenly Dao didn't even tell Di Jun that to prove the Heavenly Marriage, he needs the Red Gauze Ball from Master?]

[It was Hongjun who told Di Jun, and Di Jun's face turned pale with anger.]

[Isn't this like sticking his face out to get hit? Di Jun must be so angry he wants to bang his head against the wall right now?]

Nuwa was taking small bites of fruit when she heard Qing Xuan's thoughts. Her movements paused slightly, and her delicate brows rose.

The Red Gauze Ball for the marriage ceremony? Heavenly Marriage?

As the thoughts of a Sage turned, she instantly understood the cause and effect, and a playful smile couldn't help but curl at the corners of her lips.

This is... quite interesting.

Qing Xuan's eyes darted around, and an idea popped into his head.

He sidled up to Nuwa and chuckled.

"Master, if Di Jun really has the nerve to beg you to officiate the wedding, will you agree? Or agree? Or agree?"

Nuwa gave him a sideways glance.

"You're being glib! They just had a falling out with us, why would they come to us easily? Even if they did, why should I help him?"

"Master, you can't say that!"

Qing Xuan's smile was full of mischief.

"This Red Gauze Ball is a treasure of destiny set by the Heavenly Dao. We should take advantage of the Heavenly Dao's resources while we can. But how the wedding is conducted, what blessings are said, and who officiates, there's a lot of room for manipulation!"

He lowered his voice, winking and blinking.

"For example, in the wedding blessings, we could slightly 'emphasize' things like marital equality, the harmony of yin and yang, and so on. Or, we could remind the Empress that she also has the right to govern the stars, especially their own Moon Star. And then, we can wish the newlyweds many children and blessings, to focus on their cultivation, and to not meddle too much in the outside world's fighting and killing..."

"Besides, who says Di Jun's Heavenly Marriage partner has to be the two goddesses of the Moon Star?"

Nuwa, being extremely intelligent, understood immediately. Her eyes lit up!

That's right! The Red Gauze Ball is in her hands, so the officiation process and the right to speak are in her hands!

She could use the opportunity of officiating the wedding to earn Heavenly Dao Merit and also annoy Di Jun.

This wasn't going to officiate a wedding; it was going to sabotage it!

And it would be done with a clear conscience, with the other party even thanking her for it!

"You rascal, you're full of wicked ideas!"

Nuwa couldn't help but poke Qing Xuan's forehead with her slender finger, but the smile on her face became even more radiant.

"However... it suits my intentions perfectly!"

Master and disciple looked at each other and smiled, everything understood without words.