Ao Guang took human form and descended into the courtyard of the Li residence.
"Li Jing!"
Li Jing had just returned home. Hearing the call, he cupped his hands and said, "Brother Ao Guang, it has been years since we last parted. What good fortune to meet again today."
Something seemed amiss. Why did Ao Guang look so furious?
Ao Guang said, "Brother Li, what a fine son you have raised!"
Li Jing replied with a smile, "Brother, why do you say that? I have three sons: my eldest, Jin Zha; my second, Mu Zha; and my third, Nezha. All three study under virtuous masters of renowned mountains."
Ao Guang said, "How could I not know? Your third son, Nezha, studies under Taiyi Zhenren and received the magic treasure, the Universe Ring. The wounds on the Sea Patrol Yaksha were inflicted by that very ring. And my third son, Ao Bing, has vanished without a trace. Whether he lives or dies is unknown..."
At this, Ao Guang's heart ached unbearably, and he flew into a rage. "You let your son commit violence unchecked! You will give me an explanation today!"
Li Jing hurriedly offered an appeasing smile. "Brother, please do not be anxious. Let me bring him out and get to the bottom of this."
He knew perfectly well what Nezha was like. Until now, he had thought the boy had merely stirred up the river and caused wind and waves. He had never imagined that he had actually killed someone.
If he had only killed the Sea Patrol Yaksha, that would be one thing. But if the Third Prince had also met with misfortune...
A short while later, Nezha came out to confront Ao Guang face-to-face.
Nezha said, "I went to the Nine-Bend River to play that day. It