They Are Archenemies, But They Have A Child - Chapter 96

Chapter 96: The Abduction

Hóng Suí’s words proved prophetic. Over the next few days, every demon in the Demon Realm lived in fear, terrified that a moment’s inattention might incur the wrath of the Exalted One.

Just yesterday, the young masters of the Snake Clan and the Deer Clan, simply for smiling a little too happily, were banished by their Exalted One before they could even see the sunset over Mount You Su.

Even Young Master Little Dāo was not spared. She was prematurely handed over to Lǐ Shū, starting a grueling life of six lessons a day at an age when she could barely speak clearly.

“Bad news! Bad news—!”

A sparrow demon landed on the ground in a flurry of chirping and chaos. He looked around, confirmed that Leng Licí was not present, and whispered, “I heard that Yún Qingwu is going to enter into a marriage contract with the Spring God! It’s in seven days!”

“What?! Is your news reliable?”

Hóng Suí, who was just passing by, immediately rushed over, asking with an air of impending doom.

Sparrow Demon: “When has our sparrow news ever been wrong? Today was the grand meeting for the Hundred Gods to report for duty in the Heavenly Realm. The Heavenly Emperor announced it on the spot. After the contract, the Lord Prime will soon be officially inaugurated. It’s absolutely set in stone!”

“It’s over. They really broke up. Our good days are lost.” Hóng Suí lamented.

“Yún Qingwu is going to enter a contract with the Spring God?! That fiend! How dare he date two people at once! I’m going to tell the Exalted One!” Dān Mù landed and immediately heard this explosive news, infuriated to the point where a few feathers fell out.

Hóng Suí grabbed her tightly. “Quickly, stop her! We can’t let the Exalted One hear this news!”

“Let go of me!” Dān Mù began to struggle violently, but she was outnumbered and couldn’t break free.

“What news is this, that this Lord is not allowed to know?”

Leng Licí’s sullen voice suddenly rang out. His tall figure loomed over them, casting Hóng Suí and Dān Mù in shadow.

The two immediately froze.

Hóng Suí tried to salvage the situation. “Haha, nothing. Dān Mù and I are just playing around.”

Dān Mù immediately shouted, “Exalted One, that Yún Qingwu is going to enter a contract with the Spring God in seven days! I told you he was no good! Exalted One, you—”

Before she could finish, the shadow before them suddenly brightened.

Leng Licí had vanished from his spot.

Hóng Suí went limp and sat down on the ground. “Dead bird! Are you happy now? Sigh, I should probably pack up and find a new place to live.”

Dān Mù stood in a daze, still not recovering. “Where did the Exalted One go? He wouldn’t go to steal the bride, would he?”

Hóng Suí rolled her eyes. “Heh, it’s also possible he went to kill the husband.”

…

The Heavenly Realm

Yun Qingwu and the Spring God Jù Qīng sat on opposite sides of the main hall. The Heavenly Emperor sat on the main seat, listening to the Supreme Harmony True Lord detail the specific arrangements for the marriage contract seven days later.

“The Lord Prime and the Spring God need to prepare a token of commitment in advance. On the day of the contract, these two tokens will serve as the medium for the fusion of souls. Next is…”

The Supreme Harmony True Lord spoke clearly and logically, but the two main figures were both somewhat distracted.

Yun Qingwu looked at the elaborate garments and the necessary items for the contract already prepared in the hall. His heart felt empty, as if a piece had been hollowed out for no reason. He could feel the resistance emanating from his body.

But why…

Since the day he became the Lord Prime, he knew this day would come. On the eve of his accession, Grandfather God would choose a partner for him to propagate descendants. Every deity in the God Clan went through this.

However, the dull ache coming from his heart seemed to remind him that he had forgotten something very important.

What is it?

“Qingwu.”

The Heavenly Emperor’s voice reached him, pulling Yun Qingwu’s thoughts back. He looked up at Grandfather God.

Heavenly Emperor: “Did you clearly hear the True Lord’s arrangements? Do you have any objections?”

Yun Qingwu rose and bowed. “No objections. Qingwu will respectfully follow Grandfather God’s arrangements.”

The Heavenly Emperor looked at Jù Qīng. “And the Spring God?”

Jù Qīng hesitated for a moment, then stood up and said, “Jù Qīng also respectfully follows the Heavenly Emperor’s arrangements.”

The Heavenly Emperor nodded. “That concludes today’s meeting. You may both leave.”

Yun Qingwu and Jù Qīng paid their respects and walked out of the hall together. Yun Qingwu noticed Jù Qīng’s hesitation and asked, “Does the Spring God have any concerns?”

A hint of panic crossed Jù Qīng’s eyes.

Of course I do! I’m still so young! I don’t want to have children! I’m still a child myself! How can I be a child after having a child!

“No concerns. This is our duty,” Jù Qīng forced a gentle smile.

Yun Qingwu nodded. “Good. Then let’s return.”

Jù Qīng usually resided in Tāng Gǔ in the Great Eastern Wilderness, so he was temporarily accommodated in the guest quarters of the Clear Cloud Palace during his stay in the Heavenly Realm.

The two had not walked far from the Heaven’s Origin Palace before they encountered Yún Chuān, who was waiting.

“Father God.”

“Scarlet Flame God Lord.”

Yún Chuān nodded, looking at Yun Qingwu. “Qingwu, have you thought it through? If you are unwilling, Father God will do his best to find a solution for you.”

Yun Qingwu was puzzled. “Why do you say that, Father God? I am the Lord Prime, and I should follow the laws of heaven.”

Yún Chuān wanted to speak but stopped. He, the Earth Mother, and Yún Yǎ had tried every way to restore Qingwu’s memory during this period, but Qingwu had one more consciousness sealed than he did. This consciousness was tied to Qingwu’s soul. Forcibly unsealing it could be life-threatening.

So, he only said, “It’s nothing. I just want to tell you that the laws of heaven are not ironclad, and you should also have the freedom to choose.”

Yun Qingwu shook his head. “Father God, you should not say that.”

Yún Chuān stared at Yun Qingwu for a long time, then sighed softly. “Father God understands.”

Yun Qingwu nodded. “Father God, Qingwu takes his leave.”

Yún Chuān: “Go.”

Jù Qīng followed Yun Qingwu away but couldn’t help but look back at Yún Chuān several times.

Freedom to choose? Is that truly possible?

…

After the two walked far away, Yang Yuanli emerged from another location. He looked at Yun Qingwu’s retreating figure with a complicated expression. The current situation should have been exactly what he hoped for, yet for some reason, he didn’t feel happy about it. Perhaps he still held an unwarranted expectation for Yun Qingwu.

Yun Qingwu, you speak so highly, but is this all you amount to?

Just as he was about to turn and leave, a commotion erupted in the distance. A Heavenly Soldier shouted, “Quick, come! The Demon Fox has broken in! Quick, capture the Demon Fox!”

Yang Yuanli froze and walked toward the noise.

Looks like there’s a show to watch.

Leng Licí looked nonchalantly at the Heavenly Soldiers surrounding him. His phoenix eyes narrowed slightly. “Not knowing your own limits.”

As soon as he spoke, his bone sword was drawn, sweeping out horizontally.

However, just as the red light, carrying its deadly intent, was about to strike the Heavenly Soldiers, the bone sword was abruptly withdrawn.

Leng Licí pursed his lips tightly, gripping the hilt of the sword. A hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes. In an act of frustration, he kicked aside the Heavenly Soldiers blocking his path. “Get lost.”

The moment the Heavenly Soldiers were kicked away, a familiar ice spear arrived before him.