Chapter 75: Scheming Against the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden

Oh!

Mu Zha has always been a well-behaved baby; upon hearing his father's words, he immediately ran to his room to cultivate.

You, what exactly do you want to do? Do you really think I won't kill you?

Cihang Daoist's eyes flashed; she certainly did not want the other party to become a stumbling block on her path to the Dao.

If the other party thinks that because my corpse-self is pregnant with his child, they can pester me, that would be a grave mistake.

Once confirmed, if Ao Yifan really could obstruct my path to the Dao, I, Cihang Daoist, would not mind personally destroying this stumbling block.

Cihang, sorry, this time I have unavoidable reasons and need your help; after the task is done, I am willing to use a magical treasure as payment for your assistance—what do you think?

Ao Yifan said.

Frowning slightly, Cihang Daoist said: "Speak, what exactly is the matter? I need to confirm whether I should help you."

Cihang, have you ever heard of the Jade Pool War Goddess, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden?

Ao Yifan said.

You, you've even laid hands on the first war goddess under the Golden Mother of the Jade Pool?

Instinctively, Cihang Daoist blurted out: "Don't you know her true form is that of a black bird, the totem worshipped by the Yin-Shang? As a son-in-law of the Yin-Shang, doing this, aren't you afraid of being spat upon by the fate of the Yin-Shang?"

Upon hearing this, Ao Yifan was stunned, wondering, "Am I really that kind of person?"

How?

Does a woman coming to cause trouble for me necessarily mean I've meddled with her?

Judging others by oneself is unacceptable!

No, you've misunderstood; it's because of other reasons!

Ao Yifan shook his head and said: "This time, I only need you to help me capture the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden; after that, I won't bother you anymore—how about that?"

Capturing the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden carries too great a risk, too great, and might even offend the Golden Mother of the Jade Pool.

Cihang Daoist said: "This is absolutely out of the question; once exposed, I will have no foothold in the Chan Teaching!"

Hehe, Cihang, why bother pretending? You've already prepared to leave the Chan Teaching, haven't you?

Ao Yifan laughed and said: "The Western Teaching's conversion method—you should have some familiarity with it, right? If you can get such a great deity as the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden to convert to the Western Teaching, that would be a huge advantage for your future entry into the Western Teaching!"

You, you actually understand the Western Teaching's affairs this clearly!

Cihang Daoist stared deeply at Ao Yifan, also weighing the pros and cons in her heart.

Indeed, she has no retreat; ultimately she must leave the Chan Teaching and take up residence in the Western Teaching.

However, she is weak and isolated; to have a foothold in the Western Teaching, she needs sufficient help.

Initially, Cihang Daoist set her sights on her two senior fellow disciples, Manjusri, Heavenly Venerable of Expansive Dharma, and Samantabhadra True Person.

However, human hearts are unfathomable; even if they went together to the Western Teaching, they might not share the same intentions.

If I could convert the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden, that would undoubtedly be a great help to me!

To speak frankly, having successfully severed the three corpses, Cihang Daoist's ambition is also growing.

Even though she fears the Heavenly Realm and the Jade Pool, she is not truly afraid of them.

Are you certain the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden will soon descend to the mortal realm?

Cihang Daoist's heart was moved.

That's right, I have definite intelligence; I even have grasped their specific movements—just need you to prepare in advance, and we can surely capture them in one fell swoop!

Ao Yifan said.

In that case, I'll go with you!

Cihang Daoist stood up, looked at Ao Yifan, and said: "Remember, this is the last time; if after this you continue to pester me, I will surely kill you!"

Rest assured, after this, unless you actively seek me, I will not even proactively appear before you!

Ao Yifan said with a smile, his face full of sincerity.

Hehe, when your corpse-self bears my child, you'll have a great surprise; since the three corpses' powers cannot be balanced, you'll surely be troubled then, right?

Ao Yifan thought to himself.

As for Cihang Daoist, he is determined to obtain her; she is destined unable to escape his grasp.

Even if she later flees the Chan Teaching, takes up residence in the Western Teaching, and becomes the future Guanyin Bodhisattva, it remains the same!

……

He came to the Jade Void Palace—is he here to see me and my child?

At the same time, He Tong received a report from his subordinate immortal cranes, and his face instantly showed a hint of anticipation.

However, after waiting a long time, he still didn't see Ao Yifan's shadow, which added a hint of worry to the hopeful He Tong's heart.

Why hasn't he come yet? My crane nest only needs to ask others; he should be easy to find.

He Tong secretly thought.

If it weren't for her already showing some signs of pregnancy, she would really want to rush out and confront that scumbag.

In the end, He Tong was disappointed.

The news from his subordinate immortal cranes was that the person had only made a trip to Cihang Daoist's cave dwelling, after which the two hastily departed.

That liar said he wanted to come see me and Xiao Xiao He, but it was all a lie!

He Tong cursed softly: "Moreover, as I expected, he and that Cihang woman also have an affair!"

The vexation in his heart made He Tong lose all respect for Cihang Daoist; his former uncle-master became that woman.

Master?

Xiao Xiao He, who was playing with the Twelfth-Grade Heaven-Earth Marriage Ball, looked at He Tong with a puzzled expression.

Xiao Xiao He, I only have you now; let's ignore that liar!

Gently cradling Xiao Xiao He in his arms, He Tong spoke words the little girl couldn't understand.

Taibai, I have something to do and need to go to Qingluan Dou Que on Fenghuang Shan; you go first to Chaoge Cheng and wait for me!

Jiutian Xuan Nu looked at Taibai Jinxing and said.

Xuan Nu, are you going to visit the princess?

A flash of realization crossed Taibai Jinxing's eyes, and he immediately said, "Why not, I'll also go pay a visit?"

Hearing this, Jiutian Xuan Nu gave a half‑smile, looked at Taibai Jinxing, and said, "Taibai, could it be that you're old and have forgotten who originally pressed Princess Longji down to the lower realm? If you go there, aren't you afraid the princess will cut you down with her Two Dragon Sword?"

Upon hearing Jiutian Xuan Nu's words, Taibai Jinxing's face stiffened slightly, then he gave an embarrassed smile and said, "Back then I was merely carrying out His Majesty's orders; the princess is magnanimous and should not blame me. Still, I know she doesn't like me, so I'll just not bother her."

Having said that, Taibai Jinxing flicked his whisk, stepped onto the white clouds, and flew toward Chaoge Cheng.

Withdrawing her gaze, Jiutian Xuan Nu instantly turned into a blue light and headed for Qingluan Dou Que on Fenghuang Shan; she had already received a message from Princess Longji and was waiting there for her.

This is also strange— the princess actually stays behaving herself at Qingluan Dou Que on Fenghuang Shan; I thought she'd have run off to play, but it seems this time she truly regrets her actions.

Jiutian Xuan Nu secretly thought to herself.

At the same time, in Qingluan Dou Que on Fenghuang Shan, Cihang Dao Ren looked at the pregnant Princess Longji and was speechless.

She finally understood why Jiutian Xuan Nu had a grudge against Ao Yifan, and that Ao Yifan had even brought himself to deal with her.

As it turned out, this guy was so bold that he managed to get the only daughter of the Heavenly Emperor Haotian Shangdi and the Golden Mother of the Jade Lake Yaochi Jinmu, Princess Longji, pregnant!