This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 388 - 386 Young Master Causes Havoc in the Moon Palace! (Medium Cup!)
As a Heaven Palace Divine Spirit, where did the Young Master get such a sense of righteousness?
If Wu Wang hadn't intervened in time, upon hearing that Da Yi's beloved had been inexplicably taken away by the Moon God's forces, the Young Master would have charged directly into the Moon God's Divine Realm!
The root cause of the matter indeed surprised Wu Wang.
The Moon God's people had kidnapped Heng'e.
Moreover, according to the news he heard from this old member of the Rabbit Tribe, the Moon God's Divine Realm often captured beautiful women, and those who were taken would vanish as if evaporated.
Could it be that the Moon God Chang Xi was trying to outshine her sister Xihe by intentionally gathering beautiful creatures to present to the Heavenly Emperor? This couldn't possibly be so twisted, could it? And it's only been a few years since Emperor Shun returned to Heaven Palace and replaced the Order Incarnation, right?
Wu Wang then inquired of the old Rabbit Tribe member about when exactly this rumor had started. The elder couldn't pinpoint the time but said it had existed for generations. Given the Rabbit Tribe's lifespan of three hundred years, it must be at least a thousand years old.
This couldn't really be about 'selecting consorts.' Besides, Emperor Shun is also ancient by now; could he endure such turmoil?
"This matter needs to be addressed sooner rather than later."
Wu Wang pondered for a moment, having already formulated a plan in his mind, and directly asked, "Da Yi, how deep is your affection for that Rabbit Tribe woman, Heng'e?"
Da Yi was stunned for a moment, thinking Wu Wang was trying to persuade him to give up this childhood love. He immediately let out a few bitter laughs, murmuring, "Master, I know I shouldn't have such expectations. Before I met you, I had prepared myself to perish together with those old enemies, leaving her without a farewell. But she has been searching for me, tirelessly running around and making inquiries everywhere. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been captured by the Moon God's people. Master! This is my personal affair, and I should bear the responsibility alone."
"You actually left without saying goodbye?" Wu Wang's expression held a hint of disdain. "Didn't you say you had settled your family affairs before leaving your original Divine Realm?"
Da Yi showed a look of shame and said in a low voice, "She is not yet my family, and I didn't know how to settle things with her."
"Did you hold hands with her?"
"We, we held hands..."
"Then you're family, aren't you? Holding hands that often could even lead to pregnancy! You have to take responsibility!" Wu Wang said with a laugh. "I'm asking you about your feelings for her. If the affection isn't too deep, I can arrange a grand entrance for you where you play the hero and rescue the beauty. If the love is profound, never mind then; wait until we rescue her, and you two can confess your feelings behind closed doors."
Da Yi continued to smile bitterly. "Master, that's the Moon God, the Heavenly Emperor's junior wife... the Heavenly Emperor's wife."
General Xiong San chuckled a few times beside them.
Wu Wang scolded with a laugh, "So what if she is? Why are you still such a blockhead? Grand Elder, come explain to Da Yi how we can easily rescue Heng'e."
"Yes!" The Grand Elder stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, stepped forward, and said confidently, "There is a distance between the Emperor's City and Heaven Palace, so we can launch a surprise attack and rescue her. Afterward, in the shortest possible time, we transport Da Yi and this woman back to the Human Domain through the Western Wilderness. We then adamantly deny our involvement, even if they have evidence. If they really dared to make a move against the Sect Master, they would have done it already. One more small incident won't matter."
Black lines appeared on Wu Wang's forehead.
The Grand Elder pondered for a moment and asked, "Sect Master, is there something wrong with my strategy?"
"This..." Wu Wang hesitated to respond.
"You've overcomplicated things, Elder Miao! You've made a simple matter complicated!" General Xiong San chuckled, saying, "The one who took the girl was a Divine General under the Moon God, not the Moon God herself. We come forward directly, a two-pronged approach—one hand to investigate the girl's whereabouts, the other to capture that Divine General. We'll claim he's a lascivious fiend, a public abductor of women, and stress that this act is detached from the Moon God. When that girl is rescued, we execute that Divine General on the spot, declaring it an act of urgency with solid evidence. If the Moon God shows up—she definitely wouldn't appear for such a degrading matter, would she want to be splattered with blood? If the Moon God sends someone to reprimand us, saying..."
General Xiong San's fingers, comparable in thickness to an infant's arm, formed an orchid pose, and in a 'coy' voice, he called out, "Why did you kill my beloved Divine General?!"
Most of the onlookers were amused by his antics.
Xiong San continued, "We'll simply say it was a moment of urgency. Given that the fellow abducted someone first, if we lower our stance and give the Moon God enough respect, the issue will surely be resolved. The Divine Beings care most about their face. They won't grieve over losing a Divine General since they can always recruit more. Except for our Young Master, of course!"
The Grand Elder had an epiphany, and everyone carefully considered the plan; even the Maidens and Guards began to ponder its feasibility.
The Young Master said from the side, "This General truly is impressive. This plan is indeed feasible and wouldn't cause many casualties."
General Xiong San scratched his head embarrassedly, muttering, "Young Master's wife, please don't praise me; I can't handle compliments."
The Young Master couldn't help but turn away, caught off guard by the words 'Young Master's wife.'
Wu Wang looked at Da Yi and said with a smile, "Do you think this plan is feasible?"
Da Yi looked up at Wu Wang, his tiger-like eyes brimming with tears, and bowed deeply. "Master, please help me this one more time!"
"Stand up," Wu Wang said indifferently. "Remember, there won't be a next time. If you leave without saying goodbye again, I won't send anyone to look for you. You all heard the plan General Xiong San just proposed; we'll proceed with that."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Wu Wang looked at the Young Master and said with a smile, "Could I trouble you to help search for the woman's whereabouts? I'm afraid if we apply too much pressure, they might act prematurely."
"This matter is not difficult." The Young Master's voice was soft as she replied. She turned to look at the Rabbit Tribe elder, her delicate hand waving lightly, and a strand of the elder's hair floated into her hand. She said, "Her father is here; I can naturally use the blood connection between them to find her whereabouts. Like this... Eh?" 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
The Young Master gazed at the Rabbit Tribe elder and asked, "Why does the Great Dao reveal that you have no offspring?"
The Rabbit Tribe elder hastily exclaimed, "Divine Lord, Heng'e is my foster daughter! My wife found her by the roadside, and we raised her with great difficulty!"
"Is that so?" The Young Master pursed her lips slightly, standing silently in thought.
Just as Wu Wang worried she might be in an awkward position and was contemplating offering some words of comfort, the Young Master shook her jade-like arm lightly. More than a dozen streaks of Liu Guang flew from her sleeve, transforming into over ten strange and exotic Divine Artifacts, each enveloped by an inscrutable Great Dao. Apart from Dueling, she seemed capable of anything.
"I'm taking her father with me," the Young Master said. "I need to find something the girl usually carries, ideally a piece of clothing she has worn. With that, I'll have a way to find her."
Wu Wang cupped his hands. "In that case, I'll have to trouble you."
"Mm," the Young Master replied, bowing slightly in acknowledgment. A thread of Divine Power enveloped the elder, making his figure float.
Just as the Young Master was about to walk out the door, she turned her head back to Wu Wang and asked in a low voice, "If holding hands too often can lead to pregnancy... is it really true?"
Wu Wang chose his words carefully and said with a smile, "That's a teasing joke."
"You scared me," the Young Master sighed in relief. "I was afraid my understanding of the Dao of Reproduction had such a huge oversight. I'm leaving now."
"Hey..." Before Wu Wang could explain further, the Young Master had already departed with the elder, quickly vanishing from sight.
He stretched lazily, letting out a long yawn. Don't ask why his eyes were filled with tears; it was because his love for this world ran deep.
"Let's also set out. With the Young Master taking action, we needn't worry about Heng'e's safety. Brace yourselves! This time, I will lead the charge myself. Be more domineering, more confident, and by the way, let's investigate if there's anything sordid behind the Moon God's Divine Realm abducting beautiful women. I just happen to want to make a name for myself in Heaven Palace, and this event has conveniently presented itself."
With that, Wu Wang's mouth twisted into a small, cold smirk, an indescribably incisive sharpness flashing in his eyes.
...
The Moon God's Divine Realm was not particularly large, roughly on par with those of the Main Gods of Heaven Palace. From a distance, the Protective Barrier surrounding the Divine Realm seemed somewhat perfunctory, surprisingly thin.
Who would be foolish enough to make trouble for the Moon God? She is one of the most esteemed Goddesses in Heaven Palace. There's no need to even consider her own strength; 'wife of the Heavenly Emperor' and 'mother of the twelve months'—these two titles alone are enough to deter all Divine Generals of the Emperor's City. No wonder Da Yi was so apprehensive, not daring to drag Wu Wang into this.
Wu Wang led Xiong San, Da Yi, and the Grand Elder, riding leisurely on clouds towards the area. They were not yet too close when they were already being watched by countless eyes from within the Divine Realm. Ordinarily, this Divine Realm was nearly sealed off, with few daring to approach.
As they neared the Barrier of the Divine Realm, Wu Wang halted his cloud, admiring the view of wheat fields swaying in the wind within. Immediately, a large number of Soldiers dressed in purple armor rushed out. Like other Divine Realms, these Soldiers comprised members of the Hundred Races of the Great Wilderness. All sorts of strange appearances were visible, though most conformed to the aesthetic preferences of the Human race.
This situation was somewhat 'ordinary,' contrary to Wu Wang's expectations. He had thought the Moon God's Divine Realm would have some more appealing or entertaining sights.
A dozen or so old women dressed in brocade robes came out to meet them. Most had white hair, and their strength was considerable. The leading old woman's race was indiscernible; she already possessed a perfect Innate Dao Body. Her strength was not inferior to that of the Grand Elder, yet she was not a Cultivator, but an expert created through the infusion of Divine Power.
This group of Divine Generals took the initiative to bow before Wu Wang. The leading old woman laughed heartily several times and said in a clear voice, "Unaware of the esteemed God of Spring's arrival, we failed to welcome you from afar. Please forgive us, Your Lordship!"
Wu Wang raised his eyebrows and chuckled. "I didn't expect that despite my short time in Heaven Palace, there are already Divine Generals in the Emperor's City who recognize me."
"My lord, you jest. How could I not recognize you?" The old woman smiled warmly, her demeanor appropriate—neither fawning nor offensive. She said, "You are highly regarded by His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor, serving as the fourth auxiliary God of Heaven Palace. Just recently, weren't you enjoying performances and discussing Heaven and Earth with our Moon God? How is it that you've descended to this lower realm in the blink of an eye?"
"I came to find a woman." Wu Wang's smile gradually faded as he said indifferently, "That woman is the childhood sweetheart of my first Divine General. For some reason, she was captured by a Divine General from your Moon God's Divine Realm. Her name is Heng'e; I wonder if any of you know of this matter."
The group of Divine Generals exchanged glances, many showing confusion. However, the expressions of four or five of them were a bit peculiar.
The leading old woman of the Moon God's Divine Realm turned and asked, "Is there such a matter?"
An elderly woman from Qingqiu stepped forward, bowed, and answered, "Reporting to the Head Manager, it appears such a matter did occur."
"Oh?" The old woman frowned and asked, "Why was this Heng'e captured?"
The old woman from Qingqiu hurriedly said, "Head Manager, Heng'e owed our Divine Realm a great deal of money. She had previously volunteered to work here to pay it off, which is why we brought her back. However, she was clumsy in her duties and had a terrible temper. Furthermore, she shamelessly engaged in an affair with a lowly slave and fled a few days ago. Considering that life is not easy for women, we did not send anyone to hunt her down. Currently, we truly do not know where she has fled."
"You're talking nonsense!" Da Yi flew into a rage. "How could she owe you money, and how could she have an affair with a slave? She has little skill, and the Divine Realm she was in is thousands of miles from here!"
The old woman from Qingqiu glanced at Da Yi and cried out urgently, "Head Manager! Every word I have spoken is true! If there is even half a falsehood, may I die without a burial place!"
"Please calm yourself. The God of Spring is not an unreasonable, barbaric god," the Head Manager of the Moon God's Divine Realm said warmly. She then turned to Wu Wang and said with a smile, "God of Spring, you must have heard about this matter. Regardless, Heng'e has already left this place. As for her owing us a significant sum and luring a slave to escape with her, our Divine Realm will not pursue the matter further, out of respect for you."
Wu Wang's expression was somewhat somber. The Head Manager, however, continued to smile politely. The atmosphere here became somewhat oppressive, as if Wu Wang might erupt at any moment, yet these Divine Generals of the Moon God seemed confident they could handle him.
Suddenly, Wu Wang revealed a slight smile, and the tense atmosphere instantly dispersed. "How might I address this Head Manager?"
"It was my oversight for not announcing my name sooner," the old woman replied with a smile. "I am the Head Manager of the Moon God's Divine Realm, managing this realm on behalf of my mistress. Everyone calls me Elder Moon; I've forgotten my own name."
"Elder Moon?" Wu Wang chuckled softly. "That is indeed a rather unflattering moniker."
Elder Moon, somewhat embarrassed, smiled along, silently observing Wu Wang.
Wu Wang said, "Since the Head Manager claims she is not here, these words are staked on the reputation and honor of your Moon God."
Elder Moon nodded calmly in agreement.
But Wu Wang quickly changed his tone, saying, "I'm not saying I don't believe you, but since I've come all this way, I should at least go in and search."
"Sir, that may be somewhat inappropriate." Elder Moon looked distressed, the wrinkles on her face bunching together as she said gravely, "This is, after all, my mistress's Divine Realm, and my mistress holds a transcendent position in Heaven Palace. If I were to allow you to enter and search today, it would likely damage my mistress's prestige. Please understand, Sir."
Wu Wang's voice grew colder. "Are you saying I cannot enter?"
In the sky, the Star Sea flickered, winds surged across the land, and the Spiritual Energy of Heaven and Earth seemed on the verge of boiling over.
Elder Moon sighed deeply. "If Your Lordship insists on using force, we are naturally no match for you." With that said, she turned aside, her face showing displeasure, and added, "I will surely report this matter truthfully to my mistress."
Wu Wang retracted his imposing aura and said indifferently, "Da Yi, Xiong San, you two go in and search. Search for the person, but be careful not to damage any flowers or plants. The items within the Moon God's Divine Realm are likely very precious."
"Yes!" Xiong San roared, glared menacingly at the dozen or so old women, and, dragging Da Yi with him, leaped directly into the Moon God's Divine Realm.
The area within the Barrier instantly echoed with thunderous sounds, as if a huge beast was rampaging, causing the old women's eyelids to twitch.
Wu Wang stood on a cloud with his hands behind his back, eyes closed in concentration, silently waiting for the results of their search.
If the Moon God's Divine Generals dared to speak so, Heng'e must have been sent away from here beforehand. Fortunately, I asked the Young Master to intervene. Although it might be overkill, right now I feel only one thing—reassured. What does it mean to be as stable as Mount Tai? What does it mean to be... Wait, something seems not right.
Wu Wang's eyes cracked open slightly. He carefully observed the expressions of the old women nearby, and his Immortal Consciousness seeped through the gap in the Barrier behind them, spreading into its interior.
If Heng'e is not here, where would she have been sent? Why would the Moon God's Divine Realm be capturing beautiful women everywhere? If we rule out it being for Emperor Shun's pleasure, then there must be some hidden secret. The Maidens attending Chang Xi are all beauties chosen from ten thousand, from various races and with distinct styles.
Wu Wang suddenly thought of something.
If Chang Xi wanted to compete with Xihe for Emperor Shun's favor, mere beauty wouldn't be enough. Even the most stunning woman would fail to ignite passion after tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of years. Chang Xi must be pursuing a status equal to that of Xihe! That is, what could she do to help Emperor Shun solidify the Heavenly Emperor's rule? If one considers it from this perspective, Chang Xi's gathering of beautiful women could be to corrupt those Innate Gods, making them willingly fall and become vassals of Heaven Palace. Or perhaps it's to form alliances, covertly building her 'court faction' to counterbalance Xihe.
Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit nodded in agreement, and from this, he mentally constructed a palace drama spanning over fifty episodes—"Temptations of the Moon Palace."
Emperor Shun: 'My beauty, why have you donned Xihe's clothes?'
"AHEM! COUGH, COUGH, COUGH!" Wu Wang suddenly bent over coughing, genuinely startled by the scenario he had conjured in his mind.
It couldn't be, could it? Such things surely aren't actually happening, right? That would be too outrageous—like tripping and falling into a well while walking—utterly ridiculous!
Suddenly, Wu Wang heard a bell ring within him, and images emerged from the void.
The Bell!
Wu Wang didn't dare be careless; every time the Eastern Emperor's Bell sounded, it signified a major event. He closed his eyes and concentrated, staring at the rapidly blurring images in his mind, the corners of his mouth twitching involuntarily.
The images first depicted a full moon, but soon the view zoomed in on the moon, revealing a vast, pale land beneath it, with a sprawling palace complex at its center. At that moment, those grand halls were collapsing one by one. A figure flashed about, and gradually, a group of women gathered beside her. There were at least seven or eight hundred of these women, most of them exceptionally beautiful. The constantly flickering figure, however, was clad in a black dress, her silver-white hair dancing wildly, her pretty face full of rage. Wherever she passed, hordes of Divine Guards fell like wheat after autumn's harvest, collapsing in swathes, unable to rise.
It was the Young Master!
She seemed rather annoyed as she smashed through the halls, rescuing groups of beautiful women. The entire Moon Palace was thrown into utter chaos, and streaks of Liu Guang shot from Heaven Palace into the night sky.
Wu Wang instinctively wanted to rush out, but he quickly calmed himself.
The Moon Palace is far beyond Heaven Palace; with the restrictions on me, I simply can't go. Besides, it's the Young Master who is currently wrecking Chang Xi's territory. Was Zhong reminding me that the Young Master would be in trouble later? That didn't seem quite right either. Even if the Young Master wrecked the Moon Palace, Emperor Shun probably wouldn't make a move against her. In truth, the Young Master is currently the one with the most profound 'foundation' in Heaven Palace. She herself is one of the three giants of the Dao of Life, on par with Lifespan and Death; her elder brother is the Head Manager, the First Auxiliary God; and she has a goddaughter who is the God of Death. Besides, Wu Wang's faction would also protect her. Later on, even if Emperor Shun were to slap Chang Xi out of frustration, he wouldn't strike out at the Young Master. So what was little Zhong reminding me of?
DANG—
Another familiar bell sound, and the images in Wu Wang's mind shifted again.
It was a rainy night. In a large city that looked somewhat familiar to Wu Wang, within the attic of an elegant courtyard, two figures were indulging in pleasure. After much entanglement, a few soft moans were heard. The image gradually became clearer: the two figures were a man and a woman. The man was an old Daoist, and the woman's face was painted with cosmetics.
It was a transaction.
The old Daoist soon got up, left the woman on the bed, moved to the desk, and began to paint, his brushstrokes divinely inspired. The woman rolled her eyes and closed them to rest.
'Senior Sanxian?' A twitch ran through the corner of Wu Wang's mouth.
The scene changed. It was now a sunny afternoon. The woman suddenly bent over and retched, clutching her lower abdomen, her face a mask of utter astonishment mixed with a hint of panic.
She was pregnant.
Subsequently, a series of fading images followed. After her initial panic, the woman decided to give birth to the child in her womb. She spent her days resting in a courtyard, attended by two Maidens and an old nursemaid. But there was no sign of ThreeOld Daoist Sanxian.
Another rainy night, with thunder rumbling everywhere. After ten months of pregnancy, the time for childbirth arrived. Several servants bustled about, and finally, the loud cry of a baby was heard. Just then, the moving figures froze. A gray-robed figure wearing a cloak flew into the courtyard and, after a short while, carried away the baby girl.
The scene shifted once more, but the background was now Heaven Palace, bathed in Divine Light. Temples floated beneath the feet of that gray figure, with Divine Guards patrolling everywhere. And that Goddess, dressed in a golden gown, exuding an air of boundless grace, frowned deeply upon seeing the infant floating before her.
This was actually... 'Xihe?' Hold on, this is getting complicated! The bell implied that once upon a time, after ThreeOld Daoist Sanxian had a tryst with a courtesan, the woman became pregnant and gave birth to a baby, who was then taken back to Heaven Palace by Xihe. Now, Xihe was clearly hesitant. Divine Light emanated from her fingers several times as if she wanted to eliminate this infant, but her face showed a hint of reluctance. Yes, that's it! That's it! When Emperor Shun was in the Human Domain, only Xihe knew his whereabouts. In other words, Xihe had been secretly watching over every reincarnation of Emperor Shun. Xihe didn't help Emperor Shun because he had requested her not to; he wanted a decisive battle with Fu Xi. In fact, it was all because of Emperor Shun's pride. That infant...
Wu Wang suddenly understood something.
Indeed, in the final scene, Xihe casually tossed the infant forward with a soft sigh, then waved her hand, parting Heaven and Earth. The infant was placed by a ray of Divine Light on a patch of lush green grass. A short while later, a passing Rabbit Tribe couple saw her and, in their surprise, took her home to raise her, naming her... Heng'e.
DANG—
The bell rang for the third time. At this moment, the various visions dispersed, but a few large words emerged in the depths of Wu Wang's mind.
[What an opportunity, Master!]
An opportunity? What opportunity? To fabricate a scandal about Emperor Shun and weaken his control over Heaven and Earth? That's wishful thinking, little Zhong. But... this was indeed a good opportunity for me to gain Emperor Shun's trust and gather power in Heaven Palace. If I could hold this secret, suppress this scandal, I would be able to exert influence over Emperor Shun, Xihe, and Chang Xi. Moreover, it seemed Emperor Shun might not even know he had a daughter during his time as Sanxian Daoist.
With this in mind, Wu Wang smiled calmly, his thoughts flowing smoothly. A torrent of ingenious ideas galloped unrestrained through his mind.
Zhong was right; it was indeed a good opportunity. However, there seemed to be a new twist to this matter. If Da Yi was destined to become the hero who shot down the suns, wouldn't that make him Heng'e's enemy for killing nine of her half-brothers—his own future brothers-in-law? In the end, this turned out to be a grand ethical drama within the Heavenly Emperor's family.
