Chapter 309

309. Chapter 309 Disappointment, Qi's Marriage Fate

Qi looked at the somewhat downcast Pingyi before him, his heart full of myriad words, yet he did not know how to speak; clearly, as the premier being of the Primordial Wasteland, with an innate divine sage's nature, it seemed not manifested in him.

God and Dao are one; as the future Lord of Yunmze Marsh, it's fine if you don't focus on the Great Dao, but why are you still immersed in male-female love?

The Heavenly Court's edict forbidding love between humans and gods exists precisely because human development feeds back qi to the heavens; how can you still see it as a restriction aimed at you?

Where do you get such audacity? People should know themselves; after this, I hope you focus on the Great Dao—everything else is false, only the Great Dao is true.

Pingyi, regarding Qi's advice, seemed not to have heard it at all, merely staying silent and drinking another cup; seeing this, Qi could not help but speak angrily:

If you continue to sink like this, I will no longer bother with you; the grand assembly is about to convene, and I have no mind to keep you company drinking here.

Seeing Qi angry, Pingyi then spoke with a hint of grievance:

Your Excellency, those Primordial Wasteland beings always say they believe in eternal love, yet when I give them eternal love, why do they find it hard to bear?

In the Primordial Wasteland, though I have left stories with many goddesses, I have never acted indecisively; each time I give my all, yet it ends only in tragedy—why is that?

Seeing Pingyi still stuck on the character of emotion, Qi could no longer restrain himself; he slapped Pingyi's head, striking him down from God Sky Heaven.

Fortunately, the force used was not great; after a while, when Pingyi flew back, there was nothing abnormal.

After Qi slightly calmed his mind, he earnestly advised Pingyi: 'Ordinary beings who do not cultivate have lifespans of only a few hundred years; if they do not become immortals, their lifespan is at most tens of thousands of years; without opportunity, sunrise and sunset, cycling endlessly, that is all they see in life.'

Even the seas turning to mulberry fields can change; with such a lifespan, how dare one speak of eternity? Even you and I dare not speak of eternal constancy, let alone humans.

Those whose lifespan is insufficient desire more, distractions arise, and changing orders morning and evening become the norm; how could they harbor a thought of eternal constancy?

You, an innate divine sage, are not limited by lifespan nor afflicted by calamities; time flows, mountains and rivers change hue, we sit and watch, seeing a thousand sails pass.

All whose lifespan is limited lack an eternal, unchanging heart; in youth they still have lofty ambitions, in old age their hair turns white, and regret arises from the heart.

Those formerly called outstanding individuals, in old age inevitably seek endless life, abandoning wives and children, killing to survive; are there few such records in the Heavenly Court?

If even the outstanding act thus, what can the common folk avoid?

Pingyi felt somewhat dissatisfied and could not help but retort:

Among the myriad beings of the primordial wilderness, could it be that there is no one single-minded and unchanging?

Qi glanced at Pingyi, rather speechless, and said:

Such people naturally exist; the innate divine sages are all like this, and seekers of the Dao who wholeheartedly admire the Great Dao are likewise.

One with such perseverance can accomplish all things; if they do not seek the Great Dao but pursue carefree ease, you would have them rely on emotion? Is this not abandoning the root for the branch?

Pingyi had no reply, but Qi did not let him go, continuing: 'A person with determination will not be forsaken by heaven; becoming an immortal and an ancestor is wonderful, yet to apply perseverance to emotions is a grave transgression.'

Moreover, you are a fool, desiring eternal affection; why not pursue those who are inherently eternal, instead of deceiving ordinary folk? Is this not climbing a tree to catch fish?

Those without eternal lifespan lack eternal thoughts; since your birth, you have encountered myriad goddesses numbering over ten thousand, yet you still cannot learn a lesson—what else but a fool?

If you pursue those immortal goddesses, eventually forming a Daoist couple, mutually supporting each other and walking together upon the Great Dao, would that not be wonderful?

After pondering, Pingyi said: 'What I seek is to cast aside everything else, an eternal love, which is favoritism, not walking together upon the Great Dao and mutually supporting each other.'

Qi, hearing this, angrily said:

Rotten wood cannot be carved! Not seeking to walk together, yet seeking decadence—what kind of person is this?

As for other matters, I pay no heed; if you in the future feel moved to violate heavenly laws and fall in love with another, I will not protect you! When heavenly punishment arrives, the law allows no mercy!

Having said that, Qi flicked his sleeve, turned and left; this person is truly a stubborn stone and rotten wood, impossible to carve! Qi had scarcely left the great hall when he encountered the coming Nüwa; seeing Qi's furious expression, Nüwa could not help but ask curiously:

What has provoked such great anger? Is it that Pingyi refuses to heed instruction?

I previously, in the Crimson Heaven, saw Pingyi flying backward and nearly falling at Mount Buzhou; the direction seemed to be here, so I came specially to investigate.

Qi, interrupted by Nüwa, nearly forgot his anger, and said somewhat helplessly:

What are you doing again, watching a joke, seeing my Qi palace?

Nüwa lightly laughed: 'Let us not speak of these for now; I came to see you for an important matter, my earlier words were merely a joke, to let you sober up.'

Only then did Qi calm his mood, and together with Nüwa he turned back to Qi's palace; seeing Pingyi still pacing in the great hall, Qi could not help but shout: 'Why do you linger here? Leave at once, do not obstruct my sight; looking at you just makes me angry!'

Pingyi's eyes held a hint of grievance as he looked toward Nüwa to the side; Nüwa covered her mouth and chuckled, her gaze indicating that Pingyi should leave first.

Pingyi had barely turned when Nüwa's voice sounded in his mind, hearing her say: 'Qi is still angry at the moment; you go ahead and leave obediently, rest assured, once Qi's mood settles later, I will myself persuade him a bit, and certainly will not let him be angry with you.'

Do not blame Qi for this; he regards you as a close brother, yet you act stubbornly—how could he not be angry? It is better to yield first; later he will surely forgive you.

Pingyi was about to nod when he heard Qi angrily shout: 'I am not yet deaf; this sound transmission cannot escape me—why do you still linger here? Get out! When you come to your senses, then speak of forgiveness.'

Pingyi hurriedly walked out of the great hall, daring not to linger even a moment; after Pingyi left, Nüwa also spoke, advising: 'Pingyi is merely fond of play by nature; it is not worth your such anger. First, be at ease; later Pingyi will surely improve.'

Qi did not wish his anger to affect friends, but regarding Pingyi he truly had no recourse; he could only turn to Nüwa and say: 'Let us not speak of him; you came earlier to see me—what important matter did you discuss?'

Nüwa gave a helpless smile, knowing this was not the time to excuse Pingyi, and turned her thoughts to the important matter, saying: 'I came this time because I have fully refined the crimson embroidered ball, and from it I found the opportunity spoken of by my teacher earlier, hidden within the spirit treasure.'

After sensing the heavenly secrets, I indeed discovered this is a great boon; if successful, I expect we can share much merit.

Qi, hearing this, became somewhat interested and asked:

That is naturally excellent, but what opportunity does the crimson embroidered ball contain that you come to seek me for? Could it not also involve me?

Nüwa thought for a moment, then lightly laughed:

If you are willing, you can naturally join in, and thus also earn much merit.

Qi asked curiously:

First, speak so I may listen.

Nüwa laughed: 'Within the crimson embroidered ball lie three opportunities, in accordance with the Three Powers, divided into heavenly, earthly, and human three marriages; these three opportunities are more aptly called marital bonds.'

As long as one finds the corresponding persons and confirms these three marital bonds, merit can be easily obtained.

As for the heavenly marriage, I intend to confirm it from Di Jun and Chang Xi, Taiyi and Xi He; both belong to the heavenly gods, conforming to the Heavenly Dao's qi flow within the Three Powers.

Moreover, the Great Dao accords; whether taking sun and moon as counterparts, or lesser yin and lesser yang, the revelation is extremely fitting.

If they agree, I expect there will be no problem; this merit can be said to be easily attained.

As for the earthly marriage, Qi, you are actually quite suitable as well; it belongs to the earthly deities; if you are willing, I think the Daoist friend Gui Hui would be quite fitting.

Daoist friend Gui Hui is the lord of West Kunlun, of exalted status, and also bears the title of the Queen Mother of the West; the Dao is worthy of you, the Heavenly Court's emperor, the supreme god of all waters under heaven.

Chinese line -> translate as described.

same.

Interpretation: "In terms of cultivation, you two are both of the Primordial Dao; based on the Great Dao, your Purification Dao can also assist Dao Friend Gouhui in attaining the Dao."

We need to decide the translation for the terms meaning Primordial Dao, the Great Dao, the Purification Dao, and Dao Friend Gouhui.

The translation for the concept of attaining the Dao is 'attain the Dao'.

Thus translation: "In terms of cultivation, you two are both of the Primordial Dao; based on the Great Dao, your Purification Dao can also assist Dao Friend Gouhui in attaining the Dao."

We need to keep the quotes. So output:

【61】 "In terms of cultivation, you two are both of the Primordial Dao; based on the Great Dao, your Purification Dao can also assist Dao Friend Gouhui in attaining the Dao."

is a note: "Check for any missing nuance:..." English.

is a Chinese line.

Translate: "The only shortcoming is that Dao Friend Gouhui seems unable to help you in the Great Dao, but merely by their Primordial Dao cultivation, it is already considerable assistance."

note.

We'll use "Dao Friend Gouhui". Pronoun: we don't know gender of Gouhui; we can use "their". Good.

Thus:

【62】 "The only shortcoming is that Dao Friend Gouhui seems unable to help you in the Great Dao, but merely by their Primordial Dao cultivation, it is already considerable assistance."

Chinese line.

Translate: "How about it, do you have any ideas? If you agree, I will persuade Dao Friend Gouhui's side; surely they will not refuse."

note.

Thus:

【63】 "How about it, do you have any ideas? If you agree, I will persuade Dao Friend Gouhui's side; surely they will not refuse."

Chinese line.

Translate: "Qi, upon hearing this, was somewhat surprised; they had not expected Nüwa to plan this way. As for this, Qi actually had no objection, and after thinking, they spoke:"

note.

We need to decide pronoun for Qi: unknown gender, use "they". For Nüwa: female, use "she". So:

【64】 Qi, upon hearing this, was somewhat surprised; they had not expected Nüwa to plan this way. As for this, Qi actually had no objection, and after thinking, they spoke:

note.

Thus:

【64】 Qi, upon hearing this, was somewhat surprised; they had not expected Nüwa to plan this way. As for this, Qi actually had no objection, and after thinking, they spoke:

Chinese line.

Translate: "I have no objection; if both are accomplished, then where do you intend to place the marital affinity within this? After all, there are three marriage bonds—you cannot leave none for yourself."

note.

【65】 "I have no objection; if both are accomplished, then where do you intend to place the marital affinity within this? After all, there are three marriage bonds—you cannot leave any for yourself."

Chinese line.

Translate: "After all, if what you say is true, the Heavenly Dao will bestow merit; surely within this marriage there must be a blessing from the Heavenly Dao—such a good thing, how could you bear to miss it?"

note.

【66】 "After all, if what you say is true, the Heavenly Dao will bestow merit; surely within this marriage there must be a blessing from the Heavenly Dao—such a good thing, how could you bear to miss it?"

Chinese line.

Translate: "You are a divine person, also the master of Phoenix Nest Mountain, future venerable Saint; there are few in the world who could be matched with you."

note.

【67】 "You are a divine person, also the master of Phoenix Nest Mountain, future venerable Saint; there are few in the world who could be matched with you."

Chinese line.

Translate: "As for this marriage, what are your plans? Who do you want to be matched with?"

note.

【68】 "As for this marriage, what are your plans? Who do you want to be matched with?"

Chinese line.

Translate: "Nüwa, after thinking, spoke: 'I also won't hide it from you; I indeed plan to keep this marriage for myself, but after thinking it over, there truly is no one who can be matched with me.'"

We need to keep quotes. So:

【69】 Nüwa, after thinking, spoke: "I also won't hide it from you; I indeed plan to keep this marriage for myself, but after thinking it over, there truly is no one who can be matched with me."

Chinese line.

Translate: "If what the teacher said is true, I am destined to be one of the Saints; then those who could be matched with me, aside from the other Saints, only the Primordial Ultimate Luo Tian Revered God will do."

note.

【70】 "If what the teacher said is true, I am destined to be one of the Saints; then those who could be matched with me, aside from the other Saints, only the Primordial Ultimate Luo Tian Revered God will do."

Chinese line.

Translate: "But among the remaining disciples, none have given me any feeling that they could become Saints; we innate divine sages, although mostly indifferent to love and affection, still need to find someone pleasing to the eye."

note.

【71】 "But among the remaining disciples, none have given me any feeling that they could become Saints; we innate divine sages, although mostly indifferent to love and affection, still need to find someone pleasing to the eye."

Chinese line.

Translate: "As for this marriage, in the future it will mostly be given to others; although I have the thought, I will hardly have the opportunity."

note.

【72】 "As for this marriage, in the future it will mostly be given to others; although I have the thought, I will hardly have the opportunity."

Chinese line.

Translate: "Nüwa, having spoken to this point, her words carried a sense of loss; for her, Qi, Taiyi, and the others were actually a good choice."

note.

note? Actually 【178】 is a note about pronoun decision. It's English.

But we need to decide who "him" is. We'll keep as "him". The translation will be ambiguous but follows the cue.

Thus:

【73】 Nüwa, having spoken to this point, her words carried a sense of loss; for him, Qi, Taiyi, and the others were actually a good choice.

Chinese line.

Translate: "But Taiyi is a single-minded cultivator of the Dao; the Great Dao does not align, so there is little hope—even between them and Xihe, Nüwa lacks confidence."

note.

【74】 But Taiyi is a single-minded cultivator of the Dao; the Great Dao does not align, so there is little hope—even between them and Xihe, Nüwa lacks confidence.

Chinese line.

Translate: "Di Jun had already made plans; she and Changxi are a match made in heaven, this is evident on the Sun-Moon Essence Wheel, and Nüwa has no intention to participate."

note.

【75】 Di Jun had already made plans; she and Changxi are a match made in heaven, this is evident on the Sun-Moon Essence Wheel, and Nüwa has no intention to participate.

Chinese line.

Translate: "As for Fuxi, in Nüwa's heart at this time, truly only sibling affection remains; besides that, there is nothing else."

note.

【76】 As for Fuxi, in Nüwa's heart at this time, truly only sibling affection remains; besides that, there is nothing else.

Chinese line.

Translate: "Qi is also fairly compatible with her, but on the Great Dao, they are not the best choice; moreover, Nüwa feels that she and Qi are too familiar, so their relationship is mostly friendship."

We need to decide pronoun for Qi: unknown gender, use "they". For Nüwa: she. So:

【77】 Qi is also fairly compatible with her, but on the Great Dao, they are not the best choice; moreover, Nüwa feels that she and Qi are too familiar, so their relationship is mostly friendship.

Chinese line.

Translate: "Nüwa displayed the red embroidered ball in her hand, playing with it at her fingertips; Qi, after thinking, spoke: 'Given your conditions, it is indeed difficult to find a matching person in the Wilderness; those who hope to prove the Primordial Dao and achieve the Primordial Ultimate Luo Tian Revered God are few.'"

note.

【78】 Nüwa displayed the red embroidered ball in her hand, playing with it at her fingertips; Qi, after thinking, spoke: "Given your conditions, it is indeed difficult to find a matching person in the Wilderness; those who hope to prove the Primordial Dao and achieve the Primordial Ultimate Luo Tian Revered God are few."

Chinese line.

Translate: "Looking over the Wilderness, aside from a few Saint seeds, besides removing the Heavenly Court, there are only Red Cloud, Nether River, Zhunti; Zhenyuanzi still falls a little short."

note.

【79】 Looking over the Wilderness, aside from a few Saint seeds, besides removing the Heavenly Court, there are only Hongyun, Minghe, Zhunti; Zhenyuanzi still falls a little short.

Chinese line.

Note: The line ends with an ellipsis. We'll keep ellipsis.

Translate: "Minghe is a single-minded cultivator of the Dao; unless there is an opportunity to prove the Dao, they will likely not agree; Zhunti is solely focused on the West and their senior brother, and given their temperament they might agree, but their character—"

note.

【80】 Minghe is a single-minded cultivator of the Dao; unless there is an opportunity to prove the Dao, they will likely not agree; Zhunti is solely focused on the West and their senior brother, and given his temperament he might agree, but his character—

Note: The line ends with an ellipsis; we keep it.

Chinese line.

Translate: "As for Hongyun, judging by their character, they will likely encounter calamities in the future; if they wish to attain the Dao, they will probably have to endure those trials."

note.

【81】 As for Hongyun, judging by their character, they will likely encounter calamities in the future; if they wish to attain the Dao, they will probably have to endure those trials.

Chinese line.

Translate: "Among the three thousand red-dust guests of the the the Zixiao Palace, those who aspire to the Great Dao are few."

The term for the the Zixiao Palace translates as the the Zixiao Palace, the term for red-dust guests translates as red-dust guests, and the term for those who aspire to the Great Dao translates as those who aspire to the Great Dao.

【82】 Among the three thousand red-dust guests of the the the Zixiao Palace, those who aspire to the Great Dao are few.

Chinese line.

Translate: "If Fuxi were not your sibling, there would still be some possibility, but given Fuxi's nature, they would absolutely not agree to form a marital bond with you."

note.

【83】 If Fuxi were not your sibling, there would still be some possibility, but given Fuxi's nature, they would absolutely not agree to form a marital bond with you.

Chinese line.

Translate: "Taiyi, well, I think you had better not bring disgrace upon yourself; I estimate that Xihe would not agree to it, and as for you, you have no connection with the Great Dao, making hope even slimmer."

note.

【84】 Taiyi, well, I think you had better not bring disgrace upon yourself; I estimate that Xihe would not agree to it, and as for you, you have no connection with the Great Dao, making hope even slimmer.

note? Actually 【266】 is a note about nuance.

Thus:

【84】 Taiyi, well, I think you had better not bring disgrace upon yourself; I estimate that Xihe would not agree to it, and as for you, you have no connection with the Great Dao, making hope even slimmer.

Chinese line.

Translate: "Upon Qi's words, Nüwa fell into silence, realizing that in the current state of the Wilderness, this marriage truly cannot be decided by her own hand."

note.

【85】 Upon Qi's words, Nüwa fell into silence, realizing that in the current state of the Wilderness, this marriage truly cannot be decided by her own hand.

Chinese line.

Translate: "However, it is fortunate that merely serving as the marriage officiant also allows one to share in considerable merit; Nüwa does not particularly mind this."

note.

【86】 However, it is fortunate that merely serving as the marriage officiant also allows one to share in considerable merit; Nüwa does not particularly mind this.

Chinese line.

Translate: "But precisely for this reason, Nüwa instead began to feel a headache over the current marriage candidates, involuntarily turning their hopeful gaze to Qi and asking:"

note.

【87】 But precisely for this reason, Nüwa instead began to feel a headache over the current marriage candidates, involuntarily turning her hopeful gaze to Qi and asking:

Chinese line.

Translate: "Qi, you travel the Wilderness, widely knowledgeable and experienced; many water gods also heed your commands— in the Wilderness, is there anyone suitable for marriage?"

note.

【88】 "Qi, you travel the Wilderness, widely knowledgeable and experienced; many water gods also heed your commands— in the Wilderness, is there anyone suitable for marriage?"

Chinese line.

Translate: "After careful thought, Qi slightly shook their head and said:"

We need to decide pronoun for Qi: unknown, use "their". So:

【89】 After careful thought, Qi slightly shook their head and said:

note.

Translate: "In my memory, among the innate divine sages, there seems to be no choice; as for ordinary Wilderness beings, they cannot support the human destiny, and giving it to them would be merely wasteful."

note? Actually 【310】 is note: "We need to translate..." It's English.

【90】 "In my memory, among the innate divine sages, there seems to be no choice; as for ordinary Wilderness beings, they cannot support the human destiny, and giving it to them would be merely wasteful."

Chinese line.

Translate: "But outside the Wilderness, I actually have a pair that is still a decent choice; their identity is also somewhat suitable, somewhat similar to you and us."

We need to decide pronoun for the pair: unknown, use "their". So:

【91】 "But outside the Wilderness, I actually have a pair that is still a decent choice; their identity is also somewhat suitable, somewhat similar to you and us."

Chinese line.

Translate: "Nüwa carefully recalled in their mind, and their eyes involuntarily lit up, saying:"

We need to decide pronoun for Nüwa: she. So we will use "her". So:

【92】 Nüwa carefully recalled in their mind, and her eyes involuntarily lit up, saying:

note.

Chinese line.

Translate: "You mean Haotian and the Jade Pond?"

The term meaning Haotian is rendered as Haotian, and the term meaning Jade Pond is rendered as Jade Pond.

【93】 "You mean Haotian and the Jade Pond?"

Chinese line.

Translate: "Qi nodded; this is indeed the most suitable person among those they had in mind, both of them cultivating under Hongjun and being innate divine sages."

note.

【94】 Qi nodded; this is indeed the most suitable person in his mind, both of them cultivating under Hongjun and being innate divine sages.

Chinese line.

Translate: "As a child of the Dao Ancestor, their fate is inherently special; in the expectations of Qi and Di Jun, Ziwei will be the one to inherit the position of Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court."

The term meaning child of the Dao Ancestor translates as child of the Dao Ancestor, the term meaning Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court translates as Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court, and the term meaning Ziwei translates as Ziwei.

【95】 As a child of the Dao Ancestor, their fate is inherently special; in the expectations of Qi and Di Jun, Ziwei will be the one to inherit the position of Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court.

note.

Translate: "However, the four directional emperors are currently vacant; Kunpeng could perhaps serve as a temporary substitute, but they have the potential to attain the position of Saint."

Chinese line.

【96】 However, the four directional emperors are currently vacant; the Kun-Peng could perhaps serve as a temporary substitute, but they have the potential to attain the position of Saint.

note.

Translate: "After the Kun-Peng becomes a Saint, how could they still serve as a directional emperor? They would most likely also leave the Heavenly Court."

The term meaning Kun-Peng is kept as Kun-Peng.

【97】 After the Kun-Peng becomes a Saint, how could they still serve as a directional emperor? They would most likely also leave the Heavenly Court.

Chinese line.

Translate: "If the Great One of Mount Kunlun could join the Heavenly Court, Qi would not be stingy about their current position, and in the future would entrust it to him."

note.

【98】 If the Great One of Mount Kunlun could join the Heavenly Court, Qi would not be stingy about their current position, and in the future would entrust it to him.

note.

【98】 If the Great One of Mount Kunlun could join the Heavenly Court, Qi would not be stingy about his current position, and in the future would entrust it to him.

Chinese line.

Translate: "As for Pingyi, rotten wood cannot be carved; Qi has long been disappointed in them, and in the future, aside from being the lord of Yunmeng Marsh, they can at most serve as a Heavenly King of the Heavenly Court, anything more being excessive."

note.

【99】 As for Pingyi, rotten wood cannot be carved; Qi has long been disappointed in them, and in the future, aside from being the lord of Yunmeng Marsh, they can at most serve as a Heavenly King of the Heavenly Court, anything more being excessive.

The term meaning Pingyi translates as Pingyi, the term meaning Yunmeng Marsh translates as Yunmeng Marsh, and the term meaning Heavenly King of the Heavenly Court translates as Heavenly King of the Heavenly Court.

【99】 As for Pingyi, rotten wood cannot be carved; Qi has long been disappointed in them, and in the future, aside from being the lord of Yunmeng Marsh, they can at most serve as a Heavenly King of the Heavenly Court, anything more being excessive.

Chinese line.

Translate: "As for the innate divine sages born of the older generation under the Great Dao, Qi and Di Jun will not consider them, and simply give up on the idea."

We need to decide gender for Qi: male (from earlier). Di Jun: female (from line 75). So we will use "his" for Qi and "her" for Di Jun. So:

【100】 As for the innate divine sages born of the older generation under the Great Dao, Qi and Di Jun will not consider them, and simply give up on the idea.

Chinese line.

Translate: "Under the Heavenly Dao, the Heavenly Court ought to be taken charge of by the innate divine sages born of the Heavenly Dao; otherwise, disaster will eventually arise."

note.

【101】 Under the Heavenly Dao, the Heavenly Court ought to be taken charge of by the innate divine sages born of the Heavenly Dao; otherwise, disaster will eventually arise.

Chinese line.

Translate: "If Haotian could join the Heavenly Court, after Qi and the others step down, it would not be impossible to let them serve as a directional emperor."

note.

【102】 If Haotian could join the Heavenly Court, after Qi and the others step down, it would not be impossible to let them serve as a directional emperor.

Chinese line.

Translate: "Qi's thoughts wandered, while Nüwa already beamed with joy, planning to go to the the the Zixiao Palace to consult the teacher after the heavenly and earthly marriages."

note.

【103】 Qi's thoughts wandered, while Nüwa already beamed with joy, planning to go to the the the Zixiao Palace to consult the teacher after the heavenly and earthly marriages.

PS: I overestimated my willpower; laziness is truly the biggest enemy of struggle! (End of chapter)