It's done!
Di Jun saw Shen Hongfei invite him into the cave dwelling and knew his actions had earned him significant favor. With half his objective achieved, his next step was to persuade Nuwa to join the Demon Clan. He was overjoyed.
The five people hiding inside the cave dwelling, however, were filled with anxiety. Letting Di Jun in meant an even greater chance of them being discovered. Tongtian instinctively moved further inside.
Di Jun followed Nuwa into the cave dwelling and was surprised by the spiritual treasures inside. Fortunately, he had come well-prepared, otherwise, his trip would have been fruitless. He walked to the stone table and sat down. Noticing the curtain covering the table, he exclaimed, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa, even your table cloth is so exquisitely made."
As soon as he spoke, Zhen Yuanzi, who was under the table, felt his heart clench, terrified of being discovered.
"Table cloth?"
Nuwa asked, puzzled. When she saw the curtain on the stone table, her eyes widened, and she quickly glanced towards the stone bed.
"Pfft!"
Nuwa couldn't help but laugh. She understood what had happened and didn't expose it, shaking her head. "This is my door curtain. I've had quite a few visitors recently."
"I was afraid I wouldn't be able to entertain everyone properly, so I took down a door curtain and used it here."
Zhen Yuanzi, beneath the stone table, finally relaxed his tensed heart and felt grateful towards Nuwa.
Inside Nuwa's belly, Shen Hongfei was rolling with laughter, impressed by his mother Nuwa's quick thinking.
Di Jun, however, looked at the stone bed where one side of the door curtain was missing. After a moment of thought, he said, "Taiyi, go back and order someone to send some decorations to Fellow Daoist Nuwa."
"Yes, Eldest Brother."
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist."
Nuwa thanked him, then asked, "May I ask why you sought me out, Fellow Daoist?"
Di Jun's expression turned serious. He looked at Nuwa solemnly and said, "I wish to invite you to become the Wa Empress of the Demon Clan."
"Your status within the Demon Clan will be equal to that of my brother and me."
"Wa Empress?"
Nuwa felt some resistance. Her Ancestral Dragon elder brother was the leader of the Dragon Clan, but he ultimately died, leaving her and her child orphaned.
If her Ancestral Dragon brother hadn't been the leader of the Dragon Clan back then, and had instead lived in seclusion with her on Mount Buzhou, perhaps he would be with her now, awaiting the birth of their child.
Thinking of this, Nuwa's expression grew somber. She cupped her hands and said, "Thank you for your kind offer, Fellow Daoist, but I do not wish to join the Demon Clan."
"I have lived peacefully on Fengqi Mountain for many years and only wish to see my child born and live a tranquil life."
Hearing Nuwa's voice, Shen Hongfei breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that she didn't join.
Di Jun, however, grew anxious. If Nuwa didn't join the Demon Clan, how could his other plans unfold? He quickly said, "Fellow Daoist, you need not worry. Joining the Demon Clan does not require you to manage all affairs."
"My brother and I guarantee that no one will disturb your peace!"
Seeing a hint of willingness in Nuwa's eyes, Di Jun continued, "Furthermore, when your child is born, they can also receive the title of Demon Emperor!"
"Moreover, by becoming a ruler of the Demon Clan, you can benefit from the Demon Clan's destiny, which might even offset the karma surrounding your child."
Nuwa was somewhat tempted by his words, but she still shook her head. Joining the Demon Clan would create karmic ties. If something went wrong in the future, wouldn't her child be even more deeply implicated?
"No, thank you. I am content with my current life."
Seeing Nuwa refuse, Di Jun was about to try again, but Shen Hongfei spoke up, "Uncle, my mother doesn't want to. Are you going to force her?"
"Then I won't like you anymore, hmph!"
Di Jun inwardly cursed. If this child came to dislike him, then even if Nuwa joined the Demon Clan, it would be useless. He quickly said, "No, no, how could Uncle do that?"
"That's good. Thank you, Uncle."
Di Jun forced a smile and nodded, feeling a sense of disappointment. This plan had failed. How should he establish a connection with this child next?
Ah, right, Fellow Daoist Fuxi. He's the child's uncle. If I can win him over, wouldn't that create a karmic connection?
With this thought, Di Jun's golden eyes lit up. He looked at Nuwa and said, "May I ask where Fellow Daoist Fuxi is?"
Hearing this, Shen Hongfei pouted. So, failing to win over his mother, he was resorting to a side approach, trying to get his Uncle Fuxi to join the Demon Clan to bind his mother. What a clever plan!
Nuwa frowned slightly, also not wanting Fuxi to join the Demon Clan. She was about to speak.
"Sister."
At this moment, Fuxi, who had finished refining the Yimu Pearl and sensed the commotion, walked in. He glanced at Di Jun and Taiyi, and his eyes lit up. More gains were coming!
"Greetings to you two, Fellow Daoists."
Di Jun returned the greeting. "Fellow Daoist Fuxi, you've arrived at a good time. Di Jun has something to ask of you."
"Oh?"
Fuxi was overjoyed. They needed my help. It seems they aren't all just looking for this brat.
Hahaha, it looks like I'll have significant gains this time!
Fuxi shot a challenging glance at Nuwa's belly and sat down by the stone table, asking, "May I ask what you need my help with?"
Di Jun glanced at Nuwa beside him and said to Fuxi, "Di Jun is here to invite Fellow Daoist Fuxi to become the Xi Emperor of the Demon Clan, with a status equal to my brother and me."
Fuxi began to ponder. The Demon Clan had indeed developed well over the years, and Di Jun and his brother were both more powerful than him. Now that they had personally come to invite him, it was clear how much they valued him. Joining the Demon Clan seemed like a very good prospect.
With this thought, Fuxi nodded and said, "I accept!"
"Brother, don't."
Nuwa, hearing this, became anxious and wanted to stop him, but Di Jun interrupted, "Haha, excellent!"
"Fellow Daoist Fuxi, my brother and I plan to hold a grand ceremony for you as Demon Emperor."
"Now, come back to the demon race with us."
"This is excellent!"
Fuxi was very happy, thinking, They're so eager to have me join the demon race. It seems Di Jun values me highly. This might be an opportunity.
Seeing this, Nuwa grew anxious and stood up, saying, "Brother, you..."
Fuxi, thinking his sister was reluctant to part with him, quickly comforted her, "Sister, you don't need to be reluctant. We all possess great divine abilities, and traveling between the Solar Star and Fengqi Mountain won't take much time."
"If you miss me, you can come visit."
Di Jun was secretly pleased, thinking This is the effect I wanted. If Nuwa comes to find Fuxi, she will be involved with the demon race, and perhaps there will be something to discuss in the future.
"Then let's go!"
Di Jun urged, and then left with Fuxi and Taiyi.
Nuwa walked out of the cave dwelling, looking at Fuxi with some worry, a bad feeling growing in her heart.
Shen Hongfei saw this and comforted her, "Mother, don't worry. Uncle Fuxi has his own path."
"Sigh..."
Nuwa sighed and returned to the cave dwelling.
"Phew, they're finally gone!"
The people who had been hiding crawled out, all letting out a long sigh. Jieyin rubbed his slightly deformed face with his hands, restoring it to normal. Zhunti and Tongtian also stretched their muscles.
Seeing their disheveled state, Nuwa's tears turned into laughter. The Sanxiao sisters wanted to laugh but dared not, while Shen Hongfei watched them amusingly from within.
"Uncles, you should go back too. I will seriously consider becoming your disciple."
The corners of the men's mouths twitched. If they still believed this brat's nonsense, they had lived in vain all these years, but they were helpless.
"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, this humble Taoist bids farewell!"
Tongtian felt utterly humiliated, especially with his disciples present. He cupped his hands in a salute and prepared to leave.
The others quickly followed, afraid of anyone else showing up.
"Hahaha!"
Seeing them leave in such a sorry state, the Sanxiao sisters could no longer hold back their laughter. As for Tongtian's scolding, the three sisters had already cast it aside, deciding to worry about future matters later.
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