I Planted the First Seed

Nu Wa looked at Liu Mang, who was kneeling without the slightest proper posture, and grew angrier the more she thought about it.

You were still showing off in front of me? Did you think I was playing around with you?

Did you really not understand the current situation?

Nu Wa kicked Liu Mang in the backside, making him bare his teeth in pain. The Wu Clan and Demon Race onlookers all felt greatly refreshed.

"Kneel properly!"

"You still know you were wrong, huh?"

"Did you think you were so capable?

Did you think no one could see through your little tricks?

Everyone present was a great power of Hong Huang. What you were doing was all stuff they had played with long ago.

They merely humored you for amusement and could not be bothered to argue with you."

As soon as Nu Wa said this, everyone present nodded in satisfaction and chimed in.

"Indeed, indeed!"

"It had been a long time since we had seen such an interesting junior."

"Hahaha, I told you that you could not hide it from Fellow Daoist Nu Wa!"

"We simply found it amusing and could not resist teasing him a little. We hope Fellow Daoist Nu Wa will not take offense."

These people were all among Hong Huang's top combat forces and had lived for hundreds of thousands of years.

Although Liu Mang's earlier actions had helped Nu Wa, he had also offended everyone present.

Nu Wa's words undoubtedly gave the Wu Clan and Demon Race a way out while preserving their dignity.

By now, how could Liu Mang not understand Nu Wa's intentions? She was helping him reduce the hatred directed at him.

With just a few flattering words, she made it inconvenient for these big shots to lower themselves and attack me again. Brilliant, truly brilliant!

Amazing! As expected, the older the ginger, the spicier it is!

Liu Mang was still cheering for Nu Wa in his heart, unaware that he was already courting death.

Nu Wa thought, This rebellious son... did he just say I was old? I'll remember this debt.

Since Nu Wa had already laid so much groundwork for him, if he still did not know how to take the hint, then he would not be Liu Mang.

Liu Mang straightened his kneeling posture and looked toward the Wu Clan and Demon Race. "This junior thanks all of you seniors for overlooking my offense. Please forgive any disrespect I have shown."

After Liu Mang spoke, he clearly felt that the gazes resting on him were no longer so aggressive. Instead, they became more amiable.

As for whether that amiability was genuine or false, only they themselves knew.

"Go reflect off to the side!" Nu Wa pointed beside her. Liu Mang, who had just stiffened up, immediately returned to his meek and obedient appearance. He let out an "Oh," shuffled to the side on his knees, and knelt properly, sitting back on his calves as he secretly observed everyone present with a gossiping look.

Nu Wa first nodded at the Demon Race members and smiled. "Nu Wa thanks my fellow Demon Race Daoists for the grace of protecting my path. I will remember this favor."

Bai Ze returned the gesture. "Fellow Daoist Nu Wa is too polite. As fellow members of the Demon Race, it is simply our duty."

Other than Shang Yang, Fei Lian, and the others nodding in agreement with Bai Ze, the remaining Demon Gods all stayed silent.

Discord within the Demon Race was nothing unusual. Nu Wa said nothing more and instead turned to the Wu Clan.

Nu Wa said, "Thank you, fellow Daoists of the Wu Clan, for your favor. This rebellious son is mischievous and has made many jokes. I hope you Daoists will not take them to heart!"

With those words, Nu Wa had essentially defined Liu Mang's earlier actions.

Everything before had merely been a joke. The Ancestral Wus should not take it seriously.

However, after being tempered by Liu Mang time and again, the Wu Clan had become much harder to fool.

Hou Tu smiled brightly at Nu Wa. "Sister Nu Wa, rest assured."

As Hou Tu spoke, she turned to Liu Mang. "He calls me Little Aunt and calls my brothers uncles. Naturally, we will not hold it against him."

Hou Tu's meaning was obvious.

Although Liu Mang had tricked them, they had given him enough face. Nu Wa could not turn around and deny everything afterward!

Upon hearing Hou Tu's words, the Wu Clan members all burst into laughter and nodded in agreement.

Nu Wa glanced at Liu Mang, who looked as though the matter had nothing to do with him, and rolled her eyes at him.

This damn thing only knew how to cause trouble for me.

Liu Mang raised his head just in time to see Nu Wa's displeased expression, frightening him into quickly lowering his head.

Why are you rolling your eyes at me again? You really don't appreciate good intentions!

Hong Jun is about to set you up. These people will all be powerful allies against him in the future!

Hou Tu in particular will become an Earthly Dao Saint in the future, though a castrated one. I need to find a way to stir something up!

Nu Wa heard Liu Mang's inner thoughts clearly. Though she still looked displeased with him on the surface, she began making plans inwardly.

Is the Dao Ancestor going to make a move against me? Could the problem lie in attaining Dao through Merit? It seems I need to be more cautious!

I never expected Hou Tu, the weakest of the Twelve Ancestral Witches, to become a Saint as well! Why did he say she was castrated? Where did the other eleven Ancestral Wus go?

You rebellious son, you truly cannot stay still for even a moment! I need to find a way to lock you up for a while, and perhaps learn what will happen next so I can prepare in advance.

After pondering for a moment, Nu Wa turned to Hou Tu and said with a radiant smile, "Little Sister Hou Tu, rest assured. You and I already resemble each other quite a bit. Liu Mang's actions have also forged a karmic bond between us. We should visit one another more often in the future."

Hou Tu was delighted upon hearing this. She had previously feared that Nu Wa would act against the Wu Clan after attaining Dao.

Now, it seemed the chances of Nu Wa making a move had greatly decreased.

Hou Tu composed herself and bowed to Nu Wa. "Thank you for not rejecting me, Sister. When I return, I will sweep my couch clean and await your visit."

After hearing their exchange, Tai Yi's expression chilled. He looked at Di Jun and called, "Big Brother!"

Di Jun slightly raised his hand to stop Tai Yi from speaking. "Second Brother, we will discuss everything after we return. I believe Fellow Daoist Nu Wa has her own considerations."

Tai Yi did not understand, but Di Jun had heard everything clearly. Nu Wa and Hou Tu had both mentioned Liu Mang repeatedly.

If this matter had nothing to do with Liu Mang, Di Jun would not believe it even if someone beat him to death.

Di Jun wondered inwardly, Could Fellow Daoist Nu Wa also know something?

In truth, Di Jun no longer intended to argue too fiercely with the Wu Clan. Instead, he was preparing to focus on governing the Demon Race.

He believed Liu Mang had been right. If he could truly gain the support of all demons in Hong Huang and unite the myriad races, he might really be able to attain Dao because of it.

Was that not far better than stubbornly fighting the Wu Clan to the death?

However, there was still one point Di Jun had never understood.

Hong Huang's resources were limited to begin with. How could he satisfy both the Demon Race and the Wu Clan while also taking care of all the myriad races of Hong Huang?

In his view, the only solution was to seize them!

He decided to wait and find time to ask Liu Mang again.

That was why, even after hearing that Nu Wa had no intention of participating in the Wu-Yao Tribulation, he still was not anxious.

Aside from Tai Yi, Nu Wa was also puzzled.

Was Di Jun not previously so enthusiastic about war between the Wu Clan and Demon Race? Why was he still not angry at all after hearing me say this?

At that moment, Liu Mang's inner voice happened to sound in her ears.

Judging by Di Jun's reaction, he should believe what I said!

His mouth says he doesn't believe it, but his body is very honest.

Hmph! He really is a little tsundere!

Nu Wa nearly laughed aloud upon hearing Liu Mang's description. Fortunately, she restrained herself in time, though the way she looked at Di Jun began to change.

That description really is accurate. He truly is tsundere beyond saving.

The first seed has already been planted! Now I only need to wait for my mother to attain Dao!

Nu Wa nearly lost her composure upon hearing that. No wonder Di Jun had not reacted—this rebellious son had sold her out long ago!

I really don't want to see the Wu-Yao Tribulation! The myriad races of Hong Huang will nearly be wiped out in a single catastrophe!

I've done everything I can! Next, it will depend on Di Jun!