The myth begins with the Lotus Lantern

Chapter 191 Niu Jin
"You are truly shameless. You are clearly in the wrong. Just admit your guilt honestly, but you still drag this into it and implicate the children. They are your children too. As the saying goes, even a tiger won't eat its cubs. How could you bear to do that?" the Fifth Fairy scolded angrily.

“They are not my children. What kind of child would scheme and endure so much just to push their old father to his death?” The Cowherd’s face was full of resentment. At this moment, his hatred for Niu Jin even surpassed that for the Golden Ox Star Lord who had orchestrated all of this.

"But I will return your child to you."

Niu Jin took another deep breath. He turned to look at the Weaver Girl, and when he looked at the Cowherd again, the pain and confusion in his eyes had disappeared, as if he had made up his mind.

"The faults of our fathers have affected their descendants for four generations. Although my father was not kind, I am still grateful for your kindness in giving me life and raising me. It is an undeniable fact that you have shown kindness in raising me. To tell your father that you are a son is a great act of disobedience."

“Child…” The Weaver Girl seemed to realize something, and a look of fear suddenly appeared on her face. She gripped Niu Jin’s small hand even tighter, as if she would lose something if she let go. Under the light of the sun and moon, the veins on the back of her hand, which was withered and yellow from the torment and suffering, were clearly visible.

A cruel smile appeared on the cowherd's face.

“Mother, you’re hurting me,” Niu Jin said, a smile on his face. “Don’t worry, relax. I won’t do anything foolish.”

The Weaver Girl just shook her head, her eyes filled with fear. She stretched out her other hand and hugged Niu Jin tightly. Niu Jin tried twice, but seeing that he couldn't break free, he could only let his mother have her.

“The book records that when Nezha was young, he committed a grave mistake during the Investiture of the Gods. The Dragon King of the East Sea forced him to Chen Tang Pass, threatening the lives of the entire city. The Third Prince was forced to return his bones to his father and his flesh to his mother. Then he recast his body with a lotus flower and finally achieved perfection. After going through all the tribulations, he was conferred the title of Third Prince and the Great God of the Three Altars and Seas by Heaven. Father, are you trying to force me to follow the old ways to vent my hatred?” Niu Jin’s voice was calm.

"You shouldn't have?" the Cowherd said. "Let's put aside the matter of the true spirit for now. You are a child of mine and your mother. You can ignore her half, but I will make you pay for my half. Even if it doesn't kill you, you will suffer the pain of having your bones removed!"

“I’ve only ever heard of unfilial sons demanding repayment from their fathers, but this is the first time I’ve heard of a father treating his son this way. His heart is so vicious. Jin’er, he has no future. You don’t need to heed his words,” the eldest princess said.

“Grandma,” Niu Jin called out, then looked at Niu Lang. “Father’s words make sense.” Niu Jin’s eyes suddenly darkened. He had a woodcutter’s knife tucked into his waistband, which he had taken to protect the Weaver Girl and the girl. Zhou Sheng suddenly shuddered slightly. It was some kind of advanced mortal martial art that he had learned at some point. He broke free from the Weaver Girl in an instant. He stretched and took a few steps forward.

"baby!"

"child!"

"elder brother……"

The Weaver Girl, the Fifth Fairy, the Eldest Princess, and even Niu Yin called out. The latter two even disregarded the presence of the Queen Mother and the Ziwei Emperor and wanted to use their magic power. However, just as they were about to activate their magic power, a gaze fell from the cloud platform and stopped them.

"Mother?"

"grandmother?"

The five fairies and the eldest princess turned their heads in disbelief to look towards the cloud platform. The clouds and mist were so thick they couldn't see anything. On the other side, deep within the Purple Clouds, the Purple Emperor's eyes were unfathomable; this scene seemed to remind him of something. Niu Jin's gaze fell on the wood-chopping knife at his waist. The tattered, faded clothes and brown belt... He pulled out the knife; the grainy blade looked dull and gray in the light. He turned to look at Niu Yin, who was also restrained. The latter's small face was streaked with tears and snot, and he too was restrained, only able to call out "Brother" repeatedly in vain.

“Little sister, how can you see his true colors? Do you still have any illusions about him?” Niu Jin said. Niu Yin shook her head desperately. “No, no, brother, if he wants to die, let him die. Brother, don’t… Waaah!” The little girl burst into tears. Niu Jin’s eyes were full of desolation. It was clear that although he had seen through it all, Niu Lang’s cruelty and decisiveness had hurt more than just Niu Yin.

“Don’t blame your brother for being heartless. I’m shattering all your illusions now. You’re still so young, but some things will only get harder if they’re not resolved at the beginning…” Niu Jin said, finally looking at Niu Lang again. “Father, now you really have no family left.”

Under the radiant light of the sun and moon, Niu Jin lowered his head slightly, then slowly raised it. In the shifting light and shadow, he suddenly smiled brightly, as if he were about to be reborn. He loosened his grip, and with a clang, the woodcutter's knife fell to the ground.

"As for this body, Father, although I'm being shameless, I really can't bear to part with it. A father who is not kind will not be a son who is unfilial, and it is only right to pay back debts. Even the books contain many contradictions. Although I have studied, I am not a bookworm. I will use whichever principle is appropriate. In the end, books are just inanimate objects. Those who are obsessed with reading are only the most stubborn fools in the world. I am not like that. Now that the clouds have parted and the sun is shining, I still have my mother and sister. The good days for our family of three are yet to come. How can I bear to return this good body to my father? I can only shamelessly refuse to pay back the debt."

"..."

The girls all breathed a sigh of relief.

"you!"

The Cowherd opened his eyes wide, feeling a surge of anger rising within him, and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

"You unfilial son, if you won't give it to me, I'll take it myself!"

Niu Lang leaped up, about to attack Niu Jin, but before he could even get up, he was restrained by a magical force. A golden starlight swirled and pierced the Baihui point on the top of his head. He flinched, but the force was too great, and he fell flat on the ground.

Niu Jin calmly looked at Jinniu Xingjun, his eyes devoid of any warmth. It was Jinniu Xingjun who had just made the move.

"Uncle Cow."

Niu Jin actually shouted this, his face showing hatred. Although Niu Lang was indeed hateful, Jin Niu Xing Jun was the real culprit, so how could he not hate him?

“From the moment I was born, you have been telling me stories and guiding me step by step to recognize my father, the mask you painstakingly and painstakingly made him wear. You have painstakingly woven such a big net, and now that it has all come to an end, you should tell me your reasons.”

"You are cautious about your life when it comes to great things, but forget righteousness when it comes to small gains. You are neither kind nor filial. You are exactly the same as in your previous life. Apart from having a little bit of cleverness, you are utterly useless! It is because of your lingering obsession that I have been thinking about you for a thousand years!"

Taurus looked at Cowherd.

(End of this chapter)