Jade Rabbit

"The Earthly Immortal Realm is vast and boundless. I have no clue whether the Seventh Princess is hiding in Dongsheng Shenzhou or one of the other three continents."

"I'm actually just using this assignment as an excuse to travel to the lower realms. If I make no progress by the deadline, I'll likely be punished."

"But out of respect for the Lunar Star Lord, the worst that can happen is a deduction of my heavenly stipend."

"Trading a portion of my heavenly stipend for the freedom to descend to the mortal realm once is worth it."

As he finished speaking, a strange expression flickered across the City God's face as he stared at Jade Rabbit and asked:

"Are you saying that you haven't been seriously looking for the Seventh Princess during your time in the mortal realm?"

"How is that possible!"

Jade Rabbit rolled her eyes and retorted, "I just haven't found her yet."

Although the City God looked skeptical, he still said to Jade Rabbit, "What will you do if I tell you the Seventh Princess's whereabouts?"

Upon hearing this, Jade Rabbit's eyes widened, and she stared at the City God, asking in return, "You've seen the Seventh Princess in the Earthly Immortal Realm? Why haven't you reported it back to the Heavenly Court? If you delay too long, you'll be punished."

"You don't have any backing. If something goes wrong, it might be difficult to resolve."

The City God sighed softly and slowly said, "Precisely because of this, I have delayed reporting this matter to the Heavenly Court."

"But if you are willing to plead on my behalf to the Heavenly Court, I can give you this opportunity."

"As long as you can bring the news back to the Heavenly Court and speak a good word for me, I can avoid punishment. Not only will you not be punished, but you will also receive the Jade Emperor's commendation."

"So, what do you think of this deal?"

After hearing this, a thoughtful look flashed in Jade Rabbit's eyes. She looked at the City God and slowly said, "This deal sounds good. If you truly know the Seventh Princess's whereabouts, tell me. When I return to the Heavenly Court, I will definitely plead for you."

As soon as she finished speaking, a hint of joy appeared on the City God's face.

Unlike Jade Rabbit's status, he was merely a minor deity in the Earthly Immortal Realm. Although he was under the jurisdiction of the underworld, he was ultimately still a member of the Heavenly Court's system.

He had previously been negligent and failed to notice that the Seventh Princess was hiding near Qingshan City. If this matter were reported back to the Heavenly Court, it would be more than just a punishment; he might even be stripped of his divine position, his divinity annihilated, and he would disappear completely from the primordial world.

But Jade Rabbit was different. She came from the Lunar Star. Although the Lunar Star was now under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court, let's not forget that there were two great figures residing on the Lunar Star, whom even the Jade Emperor had to treat with respect. Those two were supreme beings who truly transcended the peak of the primordial land! They were the manifestations of the Lunar Star! The Lunar Goddess, named Changxi! With Changxi protecting her from behind, how could Jade Rabbit possibly face severe punishment?

The City God entrusted the secret to Jade Rabbit to be relayed back to the Heavenly Court. In this way, Jade Rabbit would not only be guiltless but could even earn merit. He, too, could remain unharmed. This was clearly a very profitable transaction.

With this in mind, the City God immediately spoke: "I truly didn't know where the Seventh Princess was before."

"But just before you came to the inn to listen to stories, the Ziwei Princess, one of the Seventh Princesses, had already arrived and blended into the crowd."

Upon hearing this, Jade Rabbit exclaimed, "What!?"

The surrounding patrons all turned their heads, casting surprised glances in the direction of the City God and Jade Rabbit.

Seeing this, the City God's heart tightened, and he quickly reprimanded in a low voice, "Can you be quieter?"

Jade Rabbit took a deep breath and asked in a lowered voice, "Are you saying that the Seventh Princess was in this inn listening to stories just now?"

The City God nodded and continued, "Not only that, but can you guess what else I discovered?"

Jade Rabbit frowned, a look of confusion on her face, "What else could there be?"

The City God looked around and lowered his voice, "You have to stay calm when I tell you."

Jade Rabbit nodded, and the City God then slowly said, "I discovered that Her Highness the Seventh Princess has actually married a mortal. Within her, a life is gestating, a bloodline originating from a mortal!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Jade Rabbit froze on the spot, her eyes filled with shock. She instinctively covered her mouth, her eyes wide open, and looked at the City God in disbelief, whispering, "You're not joking, are you?"

The City God nodded, "I didn't believe it at first, but I did sense the aura of a mortal life on her. There's no mistake."

Jade Rabbit gasped, instantly understanding the gravity of the situation. The Jade Emperor's youngest daughter had secretly married a mortal in the Earthly Immortal Realm and was even carrying a mortal's child! Once this news spread, the Earthly Immortal Realm would likely face earth-shattering turmoil due to the Jade Emperor's wrath. In an instant, countless thoughts surged through her mind, and she understood what this meant. The Jade Emperor's daughter represented the dignity of the Heavenly Court, yet she had committed such an outrageous act!

She looked at the City God and asked in a deep voice, "You haven't told anyone else about this, have you?"

"Of course not. If the Jade Emperor found out, I'm afraid even I wouldn't escape death. How could I dare spread it around?"

Jade Rabbit nodded, slowly exhaled, and said in a low voice, "It seems I can no longer stay in the Earthly Immortal Realm."

"The longer this drags on, the harder it will be to clean up the mess. I must return to the Heavenly Court immediately and report the situation to the Great Heavenly Venerate."

As soon as she finished speaking, the City God immediately nodded, clearly understanding who was involved in this matter.

Jade Rabbit pondered for a moment, then looked at the City God and asked, "Do you know where Seventh Princess went after she left the inn?"

"It's inconvenient to investigate within Qingshan City. Go ask the Earth God later, and you'll know," the City God reminded her.

Jade Rabbit nodded and immediately turned to leave. Seeing this, the City God quickly urged, "Don't forget what you promised me."

"Don't worry, I remember," Jade Rabbit replied with a solemn expression. She had already made up her mind to personally uncover the truth of the matter.

After Jade Rabbit left, the City God also turned and prepared to return to his temple.

Meanwhile, to the south of Qingshan City, there was a remote, small village.

The houses in the village were sparse, and few people came and went. Only some elderly, frail, and helpless people lived there.

Suddenly, a woman of outstanding appearance rushed into the village, her expression panicked and her footsteps hurried. She seemed to be fleeing from something or perhaps eager to return home.

This was none other than Seventh Princess, who had just met with the City God at the inn in Qingshan City. What she feared most at this moment was that the City God had leaked her whereabouts to the Heavenly Court.

Therefore, she rushed home in a frenzy, intending to pack her bags and leave with her husband immediately.

As for where they would flee, Seventh Princess had no definite plan, but she knew that she could not stay near Qingshan City for long.

Previously, she had gone to great lengths to stabilize everything around Qingshan City, and both the Mountain God and the Earth God were willing to help her conceal her tracks.

Yet, she never expected that merely by listening to a story and entering Qingshan City, she might expose herself.

At this moment, she was filled with regret, cursing herself for being too careless. If she hadn't been tempted by the excitement, she wouldn't have ended up in a situation where she was forced to flee.

Upon returning home, she found no sign of Dong Yong, and her heart sank.

She guessed that Dong Yong might have gone to work in the fields, so she didn't think much of it and immediately began packing their belongings.