Wouldn't it be better for Mother to decide, and you marry her?

The woman's appearance was stunningly beautiful, her features exquisite. With every gesture, she captivated and entranced; with every smile or frown, she stole one's heart.

Even Shen Hongfei, the fetus within the womb, couldn't help but feel his heart stir upon seeing this woman.

"So beautiful!"

Nuwa said jokingly, "If you find this elder sister beautiful, why doesn't Mother arrange for you to marry her?"

Shen Hongfei chuckled, "Heh heh, wouldn't that be a bit improper!"

Nuwa's smile widened.

"If you wish it, there's nothing improper about it!"

As they were speaking, Houtu strode in.

Seeing Houtu's troubled expression, Nuwa felt a touch of curiosity.

"Sister, why do you look so downcast?"

Houtu sighed, "Alas, it's a long story!"

"Sister Houtu, if you trust your elder sister, why don't you tell me what's on your mind?"

Houtu pondered for a moment, "It's nothing much, really. It's just that lately, Eastern Emperor Taiyi and Di Jun have been recruiting strong individuals and amassing troops everywhere. Their ambitions are as clear as day. Although my Witch Clan has no desire to fight them, there are still some things we must guard against!"

Nuwa also wore a worried expression upon hearing Houtu's words, her brow furrowed with helplessness.

"What you say is indeed true. The Witch Clan and the Demon Clan are indeed two extremely powerful races. Especially after the Dragon-Han Calamity, the glory of the Witch Clan is no longer what it once was. Although the Demon Clan developed later, they have become formidable today!"

Houtu nodded gently.

"Exactly. My eleven elder brothers are arguing incessantly every day, some advocating for war, others for peace. It's truly difficult to know what to choose right now!"

Houtu said this with a sigh, her brow furrowed in worry.

At this moment, Shen Hongfei spoke with a smile, "What's so difficult about that! I have a solution!"

Upon hearing Shen Hongfei's voice, Houtu turned her head and glanced in his direction, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"This..."

Nuwa smiled.

"This is the offspring of Ancestral Dragon and me. Although he hasn't been born yet, at such a young age, he has already begun to glimpse the Heavenly Dao. The Monster-Recruiting Banner in my hand was refined by this little one's guidance!"

Houtu's expression stiffened, her eyes filled with incomprehension.

"This little one hasn't even been born yet, and he already possesses such intelligence! He's truly a child prodigy!"

And just as Houtu was speaking, Fuxi slowly woke up.

"What child prodigy? He's just a bastard, and I'll beat him to death sooner or later!"

Shen Hongfei, hearing Fuxi say such things in front of Houtu, couldn't help but react.

"It seems the force from the Monster-Recruiting Banner earlier wasn't strong enough. He woke up so quickly! Although this Monster-Recruiting Banner belongs to my mother, I can use it too!"

He finished speaking, and with a thought, the Monster-Recruiting Banner slowly floated up from Nuwa's hand.

Upon seeing this, Fuxi instinctively took a few steps back.

"Kid, do you intend to commit treason and rebellion? Don't forget, I'm your uncle!"

"Don't you forget, what kind of uncle constantly tries to harm his nephew! If you are unrighteous, don't blame me for being unvirtuous!"

Fuxi: "..."

Houtu, standing by, was amused by the uncle and nephew's exchange, covering her mouth as she giggled.

"Hee hee hee, this little one hasn't even spoken yet, but he already has such intelligence! He's truly remarkable!"

"Sister Houtu, your smile is truly captivating, possessing the beauty that can make fish sink and geese fall, and flowers blush and the moon hide!"

Houtu couldn't stop giggling, thoroughly charmed by the mischievous little one.

Fuxi, on the side, seemed to have figured out Shen Hongfei's intentions, and spoke coldly.

"Kid, you haven't even been born yet, and Sister Houtu is reaching the age where she should be looking for a partner. I think there are many talented young men in Xishan. If Sister Houtu is interested, I can act as a matchmaker for her!"

However, as soon as Fuxi finished speaking, he saw the Monster-Recruiting Banner smash heavily towards him. Although Fuxi was prepared, the force of the Monster-Recruiting Banner this time was not light. The next second, he was sent flying and crashed heavily onto the ground.

Shen Hongfei, on the side, said fiercely.

"Dare to speak nonsense again! I'll mash you into a pulp!"

Although Shen Hongfei's tone was fierce, it sounded more like a child throwing a tantrum.

Shen Hongfei's actions earned him Houtu's favor. At this moment, Houtu's playful mood was piqued.

"Little one, do you like Sister Houtu! If you like me, then will Sister marry you as your Dao companion?"

"Okay, okay! Then Sister mustn't go back on her word!"

Houtu covered her mouth, giggling uncontrollably.

"But I fear that by the time you are born, I will already be old! When my beauty fades, I might become tiresome!"

Houtu's acting skills were quite good, her eyes brimming with tears as if she were about to cry.

Nuwa, standing to the side, developed three black lines on her forehead after witnessing this scene.

"What are you thinking, is it fun to play with this little guy?"

Houtu simply smiled, then nestled close to Nuwa's belly.

"Sister, please don't say that. This little guy is so interesting! It would be nice to marry him and make him my Dao companion once he's born!"

Shen Hongfei's heart naturally fluttered with excitement.

"Sister, are you serious? Then you can't go back on your word!"

Nuwa: "..."

"For now, let's go to the Witch Clan. We can ask this little guy what solution he has!"

Houtu was also a little curious, so she asked softly.

"You little guy, you say you have a way to help us Witches resolve this concern. Now, why don't you tell us about it!"

Shen Hongfei, however, deliberately kept her in suspense.

"As the saying goes, the secrets of heaven must not be revealed! It's not time yet. When we get to the Witch Clan, it won't be too late for me to say!"

"You brat, you're really cunning and clever!"

After a few exchanges, they prepared to head to the Witch Clan.

Houtu noticed Fuxi, who had fainted on the ground.

"Sister, this..."

Before Nuwa could speak, she heard Shen Hongfei say.

"He's thick-skinned and can take it. It's better this way, so he doesn't go and cause trouble!"

Houtu and Nuwa found Shen Hongfei's precocious nature quite amusing.

The land of the Witch Clan.

A god, like a Yellow Sack, red as Vermilion Fire, with Six Legs and Four Wings, formless and faceless, was battling at the border between the Witch Clan and the Demon Clan. Wielding its massive wings, a mere gentle flap caused the Demon Clan members who had intruded into Witch territory to be instantly torn apart as the surrounding space ripped open.

Not even a single corpse was left behind by those Demon Clan members.