Useless Great King

"I heard something happened in the Imperial Study, and I was terribly worried. Only after confirming that Great King was safe did I finally relax. Fortunately, Great King has heaven's blessings and turned danger into safety. This is truly Great King's fortune, my fortune, and the fortune of the Yin Shang!"

Su Daji's small mouth was also skilled with words, and a flicker of surprise flashed across her face before disappearing as she continued to speak auspicious words.

"Heh heh, who do you think I am? I possess the Human Emperor's destiny, the ruler of all under heaven, and it's a joyous occasion with our recent marriage. Naturally... naturally, fortune will be on my side, I'll enjoy eternal bliss, and my lifespan will be as long as heaven's."

Di Xin seized the opportunity, and by the end of his speech, he almost saw himself as Ding Chunqiu.

Su Daji's soft, charming voice, filled with concern, was incredibly pleasant to hear. If Di Xin hadn't already known this woman was a fox spirit, he would have already been lost in her embrace of tenderness.

However, this situation actually eased Di Xin's suspicions about her.

She must have been unaware.

Otherwise, she would have surely tried every means to find out how he managed to leave the Imperial Study in time and how he possessed foresight to escape this calamity.

But in reality, Daji hadn't mentioned a word about it from beginning to end, seemingly unconcerned about the matter.

"Great King, what good thing is in there!"

Seeing the eunuch following behind with an exquisite wooden box, Daji couldn't help but smile and change the subject.

"Ah..."

King Zhou turned his head and couldn't help but chuckle. "I'm afraid I'll disappoint Beloved Consort this time. These are powerful tonics presented by my subjects, but they can only be taken by men. They are harmful and useless for women."

He guessed that Su Daji must have thought he was bringing her something good, which was why she had waited so long to ask.

The Imperial Study was already in ruins, so he had no reason to go to other palaces. Thus, these items were brought to Shouxian Palace.

"Great King's Dragon Body is important. What Great King gives me daily is already more than enough!"

Su Daji pursed her lips, then immediately smiled again. Her almond-shaped eyes flickered as she glanced at Di Xin. "If Great King is well, then I am well! Great King should take good care of himself, and I will wait patiently."

Di Xin's expression froze. He immediately understood. Su Daji must think he was no longer capable.

It was understandable. On their wedding night, he had stayed away, and they hadn't shared a bed for a long time. Any woman would think that.

Moreover, Su Daji already knew about his public solicitation of potent tonics in court. The evidence was quite substantial.

Di Xin decided to play along. He coughed awkwardly a few times, gently squeezed Daji's waist, and whispered, "Beloved Consort, you won't be idle for many days. When this King's vigor returns, I will surely make you... hehe... you know!"

"Your subject belongs to Great King and will surely wait to receive Great King's blessings..."

Su Daji nodded gently, her face full of shy delight. In her heart, her guess was further confirmed... Great King was indeed impotent!

"Come, come... Beloved Consort, I've long heard you are skilled in song and dance. Let this King feast his eyes."

Di Xin, reacting like a normal man, avoided the awkward topic and led Daji towards the main hall of the sleeping quarters.

Su Daji obediently made arrangements. In a short while, food and wine were prepared, and the palace musicians were summoned.

Only then did he truly enjoy the treatment of an Emperor.

Su Daji danced gracefully, her movements fluid and seductive, occasionally seducing Di Xin with gestures as if no one else were present.

"So seductive, truly seductive!"

Di Xin almost felt his nose bleeding from watching.

After dancing for a while, Daji stepped down, and professional palace dancers took her place. Di Xin drank and feasted with her, enjoying the spectacle.

Di Xin, who was familiar with the Investiture of the Gods plot, knew that Daji, being a fox spirit, couldn't drink too much wine. Once she got drunk, she would reveal her true form and expose her fox tail in front of others.

Therefore, Di Xin deliberately tried to get her drunk.

It wasn't to expose her, but to test Daji's reaction.

Perhaps Daji also knew this well. She always cleverly avoided drinking, taking only a small sip from her wine cup, never drinking too much.

Even when Di Xin provoked her with words, Su Daji remained unmoved, either acting coy or flirtatious, making various excuses.

It was confirmed!

After a series of tests, Di Xin was certain of the truth of the matter.

A plan began to form in his mind.

"As expected, he's a debauched Emperor. It seems lust has already drained his body, rendering him useless. It seems the task Goddess Nuwa assigned will be as easy as pie. Once I gain more favor, I'll encourage him to commit more atrocities and destroy the Yin Shang's destiny himself..."

On the other side, while Daji feigned compliance and avoided drinking, her inner thoughts were quite active.

The two, with their own agendas, had a very enjoyable time together. Di Xin's hands were also not idle, taking the opportunity to touch Daji all over, displaying the demeanor of a foolish ruler.

He strongly resisted further developments, but in his past life, he often petted cats at home, treating them like pets.

"Beloved Consort, just a little more, or shall this King give you a 'leather cup'..."

At this moment, Di Xin pouted and leaned in.

"Great King, your subject cannot hold her liquor..."

Daji gently pushed Di Xin's shoulder, her voice a little coquettish.

"Reporting to Great King, a Daoist priest is requesting an audience outside the palace!"

Suddenly, the eunuch's voice interrupted the sensual scene amidst the intoxicating music.

Di Xin looked up at the eunuch, who said with some trepidation, "This servant deserves death for disturbing Great King's pleasure, but that Daoist insists on reporting to Great King immediately."

"A Daoist? How did a Daoist get into the Royal Palace?"

Di Xin frowned, a displeased expression appearing on his face.

The Eunuch replied tremblingly, "That Daoist suddenly appeared outside the hall. The Imperial Guards have surrounded him and haven't made a move. That person doesn't seem like an ordinary mortal."

"Great King, since a Daoist has come, there's no harm in meeting him!"

Daji's expression changed for a moment before returning to normal. She advised Di Xin.

"Disturbing this King's banquet, truly a killjoy."

Di Xin muttered and got up, walking towards the outside of the palace.

Who is it?

Yun Zhongzi?

Di Xin was very familiar with the Investiture of the Gods, knowing that Yun Zhongzi arrived in Chaoge several months after King Zhou took Daji as his consort.

But now, it had only been three days since the wedding. How could a Daoist appear already?

If it really was Yun Zhongzi, why had this event happened earlier?

Since the System hadn't presented any option quests, Di Xin wasn't worried about his safety.

He quickly led the Eunuch out of Shouxian Palace and saw a slightly dark-skinned, somewhat stout Daoist standing not far away.

"His Majesty has arrived!"

The Eunuch announced with great fanfare, "Please greet the Daoist!"

The Daoist gently flicked the horsetail whisk resting on his arm and walked towards Di Xin.

"From which immortal sect do you hail, Daoist? And what business do you have with this King?"

Di Xin sized up the man and stepped forward a few paces.

The Daoist slightly bowed and flicked his horsetail whisk again, saying, "This humble Daoist is Yun Zhongzi from Jade Pillar Cave of Mount Zhongnan. Today, seeing a strange stone fall from the sky in Chaoge, I came to investigate. However, I discovered that demonic energy is swirling within the Royal Palace and have concluded that a demon is hidden within the palace. I have come to eliminate this demon for Your Majesty."

Yun Zhongzi, it really is Yun Zhongzi!

So it was that Extraterrestrial Meteorite that led him here. It seems the original historical trajectory has already changed.

Hearing this, Di Xin's heart sank.

Even though he was familiar with the history of the Investiture of the Gods, it was only the general main storyline. As for the side quests and minor details not recorded, Di Xin didn't understand them at all.

Now, even the main storyline events had changed. This was not good news for him.