Chapter 1106: Chapter 340: Zixia’s Suitor
Zixia gave a slight bow and said crisply, "Please advise, Elder Lord."
"Tell your father to be more restrained. The thing he desires, he will obtain sooner or later, but if he causes too much trouble, I’m afraid it will be difficult for him to survive."
Lord Taishang spoke indifferently.
Zixia’s gaze flickered as she stared at Lord Taishang and said, "Zixia doesn’t understand what Elder Lord means."
The Elder Lord did not intend to explain. He continued, "Befriending Wukong is a good choice, but I worry that your father will interfere, so you must also be cautious yourself. As Wukong matures, do not tell your father about some of your thoughts, otherwise, it might easily put Wukong in danger."
Zixia was somewhat surprised, not expecting the Elder Lord to speak such words.
Besides, what thoughts could she have about Sun Wukong? She only thought he was good and worth befriending.
It was nothing to admire an enemy, and she believed her father would understand.
"Zibaiqing is an obstinate person. I tell you this to advise you to extricate yourself. As for that fellow Zibaiqing, if he is set on pursuing death, no one can help him."
After saying this, Lord Taishang left the place.
Zixia was left in utter astonishment.
At that moment, a tremendous force enveloped her, transporting Zixia away.
In an unknown space, within an ancient palace at its deepest core.
It was here that Zixia was transported.
This was their lineage’s lair, where her father was in closed-door cultivation, aiming to break through to the Realm of the Elder Lord.
As Zixia returned, Zibaiqing asked in a deep voice, "Are you alright? The Elder Lord didn’t give you a hard time, did he?"
Zixia shook her head, smiling as she said, "Rest assured, Father, The Three Pure Ones had no intention against me. Lord Taishang is, after all, a revered senior and unlikely to lay a hand on me."
Upon hearing Zixia’s words, Zibaiqing sneered with some disdain.
He chuckled coldly and said, "What vile acts could The Three Pure Ones not commit?"
Clearly, he held them in considerable contempt and was not impressed.
Zixia said nothing. Whatever her father claimed, she found no need to refute.
Such ungrateful tasks, she had no intention of undertaking.
"What did the Elder Lord say?"
Zibaiqing inquired.
Zixia recounted everything the Elder Lord had spoken.
Even the Elder Lord’s advice was mentioned.
"What do you think of that monkey?"
Zibaiqing asked, his gaze somewhat sharp.
Zixia smiled slightly and said, "What could I think? He’s just a monkey. I actually want to use that monkey to stir things up in the Three Realms, which would make The Three Pure Ones more flustered."
After a deep look at Zixia, Zibaiqing remarked blandly, "That’s quite good. You can associate with that monkey, but make sure to keep a distance and avoid things that would displease me."
"Rest assured, Father, I definitely won’t."
Zixia roughly understood what her father meant.
Yet, she was quite composed.
Because she felt that her feelings for Sun Wukong were nothing more than those for a friend.
So her words were spoken with great ease.
Only then did Zibaiqing nod in satisfaction, clearly pleased with Zixia’s performance.
"Also, the Elder Lord is extremely insidious. Don’t trust a word he says, otherwise, you’ll find yourself in endless trouble. Remember Emperor Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi; they are examples, as well as Haotian God, a good Ancient Heavenly Emperor turned into half a madman due to their schemes. Anyone who deals with The Three Pure Ones is courting disaster."
Zibaiqing’s expression was very serious, without the slightest hint of jest.
Zixia’s expression turned grave, and she nodded and replied, "Don’t worry, Father. I definitely won’t believe Taishang’s words. He is our enemy, and no matter how naive your daughter may be, she won’t believe an enemy’s words."
Only then did Zibaiqing nod in satisfaction.
After that, he asked Zixia, "How is your brother these days?"
"I don’t know. It seems he’s been hiding in the Three Realms and hasn’t accomplished much. But Father, don’t blame him. The Three Pure Ones are monitoring him, making it impossible for him to act."
"Hmph, worthless."
Zibaiqing sneered.
His gaze shifted in another direction, a rare smile appearing on his face.
"Luckily, I never expected much from him. Once your younger brother emerges from seclusion, he can take charge, and I can focus on breaking through to the Realm of The Three Pure Ones."
Zixia’s face darkened.
She had no affection for that so-called younger brother.
Although her elder brother was of average ability, he had a good relationship with her.
That younger brother was outstanding but far too ruthless.
Moreover, the three of them were not born of the same mother.
His gaze upon her was filled with hostility.
Zixia couldn’t help but say, "Father, the elder brother is after all the legitimate eldest son. Don’t neglect him so much, and the younger brother is too willful to accept others’ advice. Such a person will have a hard time truly leading our lineage to greatness."
"Silence."
Zibaiqing’s face sank as he directly reprimanded her.
Zixia was suddenly taken aback and quickly knelt down.
She knew very well that her father favored that brother.
But she did not expect her father to favor that brother to the extent of not allowing her to speak a single bad word about him.
Zixia felt that if she continued, her father would indeed become enraged.