Didn't you go to Teyvat to earn money to support me?

Gan Yu's face flushed red instantly, and she quickly waved her hands, "Flower... Flower Goddess, please don't make fun of me!"

"Teasing? You keep calling him 'Young Prince,' how am I supposed to feel about that?" Nabu looked at her mischievously.

Gan Yu regained some composure and quickly said, "That's not Gan Yu's... nickname. It's Li Yue's nickname for Liang Jun. Liang Jun made unparalleled contributions in the Battle of the Layered Rock Abyss, and his fame spread far and wide. Since commoners cannot address him as 'Your Highness' like Inazuma does, they borrowed a character from the Emperor's honorific name. And because Liang Jun is indeed young, over time he became known as 'Young Prince,' as a nickname to distinguish him from the Emperor."

“Emperor, Young Lord… This is clearly an attempt to snatch someone from Inazuma and raise them as their own child. They’re using these titles to create momentum first,” Nabu laughed.

Shen Liang hadn't thought about this before, but upon hearing it, he suddenly realized that Gan Yu and the other Liyue people were slowly changing their way of addressing him from "Your Highness," which seemed to be a kind of psychological suggestion for him!

"Don't overthink it, Young Lord. Li Yue is completely devoted to you!" Gan Yu was also anxious when she saw Shen Liang's subtle expression. She cursed inwardly that the Flower Goddess must have done it on purpose.

“Liang’er, you can rest assured about that. After all, Liyue has unhesitatingly fed you the future leader of the Seven Stars Sect—this little Qilin. It’s truly a testament to their sincerity.” Nabu chuckled, then suddenly reached out, and the long table between her and Shen Liang abruptly shattered into specks of light. Just as Shen Liang became wary, he saw Nabu tilt her head at him, raising an eyebrow slightly. “Won’t you come sit next to me?”

Shen Liang was taken aback, then jumped down from her seat and walked to Nabu's side. The next moment, the girl who had been lying on Nabu's lap, letting her play with her, reluctantly got up and gave up her seat. Shen Liang hesitated for a moment.

As a result, Nabu patted her plump, fair thighs, her smile deep, a smile that practically said, "Sit here."

The Flower Goddess was a tall and alluring woman; after all, she was the goddess of beauty in Sumeru. Shen Liang admired her beauty, but she was at least 1.9 meters tall. Shen Liang felt that the other fairies next to the Flower Goddess looked like a bunch of little girls. He estimated that even sitting on her lap, his feet wouldn't touch the ground. Therefore, he felt a bit of resistance... To be honest, Shen Liang was already used to "sitting on other people," especially reliable adult women.

His real reason for resisting wasn't that Nabu was too tall; that Great Tengu, Reizenbo, was just as tall, and he wasn't lacking in experience in that area. But he was someone who had made mistakes before, and he hesitated, looking at the Flower Goddess and the sleeping Red King beside her, feeling that even if there was only a slight possibility, he couldn't act recklessly.

"Stop looking, Amon is just my best friend." Nabu understood his thoughts and smiled faintly. "The Celestial Race cannot love, it's a curse, and also proof... Heh, Little Liang'er, your appearance is even more pure and beautiful than the Celestial Race, how could your heart be so evil?"

Shen Liang pouted.

He knew that as long as he stood over there, Nabu would reach out and "scoop" him up. In fact, the two of them were not that different in size, but Nabu was the tallest among women, and Shen Liang was the same among men.

But Shen Liang still gave in. This "Flower Goddess Aunt" exuded a captivating softness all over her body. When he leaned against her warm, soft abdomen and smelled the fragrance on her body that seemed to come from deep within a flower garden, he actually felt a little dizzy.

Nabu lowered her head and gazed at the little child, watching him unconsciously take a deep breath. Then she looked at Gan Yu, whose expression was somewhat aggrieved, and her smile deepened.

"Liyue treats Liang'er very well. He holds a high position and enjoys popular support. Even the girls of this generation of immortals have offered themselves to him without hesitation." Nabu gently wrapped her arms around Shen Liang's waist from behind, her soft body slowly enveloping him like a venomous snake. She whispered in Shen Liang's ear, "How does this affection compare to that of Inazuma?"

"Huh?" Shen Liang was taken aback, but immediately understood what she meant.

So he leaned back irritably and said, "Aunt, what are you saying? I only stayed in Liyue for a year, but I've been in Inazuma for more than ten years. My mother raised me and bestowed upon me the authority of Inazuma. That's my hometown. When it comes to affection... Inazuma is naturally the more important."

"Where is the daughter?"

Shen Liang knew that his messy affairs wouldn't be able to hide from his elders. Since she wanted to chat, he would play along. Only after discussing these mundane family matters and romantic relationships could they talk about things like the World Tree... He had to act like a junior, be sweet-talking, and call them "uncle" and "aunt" first. They hadn't even met him before, and the fact that they were willing to acknowledge him as a junior and be affectionate with him was already a good start.

“Actually, in Inazuma, I… I had quite a few too,” Shen Liang said in a low voice.

Gan Yu bit her lip, but she was only a little unhappy. She knew that her man had a future rival in Daoqi.

It would be more accurate to say that these Liyue members were the ones who came later.

"Just as predicted, he's a pretty boy scumbag." Nabu chuckled. "But there's really nothing to talk about when it comes to national sentiments. Even if Liyue isn't as important to you as Inazuma, let alone Sumeru. Hmm, let's talk about people instead."

Just as Shen Liang was about to say something, he heard Nabu ponder for a moment and then ask, "How does lightning really compare to me?"

A seemingly casual remark, yet a thunderclap from a clear sky.

Chapter Seven: Liang'er Locked Up for Forty-Nine Days

"You're so stubborn."

"Please, Princess, teach me the art of rebellion."

"How do you know I have the art of rebellion?"

"I have heard about the Fairy Clan, the Fairy Queen, the Flower God, and the Lord of Fools. I have been searching for them for many years."

Do you know what it means to rebel against the heavens?

"know."

"So you know that, but you thought I'd teach you? With your fists, you Red King?"

"I can wait."

"I won't be long before I die."

Ahmar found himself constantly having these dreams of the past. As a god, he shouldn't be dreaming; even in his dreams, he should suspect someone is plotting against him. But the dreams were always filled with those scenes of his first meeting with Nabu. What threat could those scenes pose to him?

Ahmar took another sip from his glass, then turned to look at Nabu's position. Her beautiful red-gold hair was spread out on the ground, and the tall woman was cutting half a lamb chop. She picked it up with a knife and fork, and held it to the boy's lips, ordering him to eat it with a gentle but unyielding gaze.

Ahmar didn't think the boy had overstepped his bounds; she was just slightly envious.

In fact, even humans know about the Red King's love for the Flower Goddess Nabu. Even the stone tablets that record sacrificial activities contain these stories, probably to eternally remember the actions of the gods.

But Ahmar knew better than anyone that he had no chance.

He never even spoke to Nabu, for he knew that no one could capture Nabu, who represented the heart of the beautiful goddess.

Among the many divine titles, Nabu has one that is most unique: "Queen of the Fairies." The beauty of the Fairy race is so captivating that even the gods are moved, and Nabu's beauty surpasses all others. However, only the victors are remembered, and the malice of the Second Throne is inherently directed against the First Throne. As the remnants of the First Throne, the Fairy race will bear the curse of fate.

The curse was like the saliva on a crocodile's tooth, mildly poisonous and foul, preventing any fairy from getting close to them. The fairy race could retain their beauty and power, but they could not fall in love with anyone. Once they fell in love, they would lose their power and form, and eventually turn into a beam of light that could only be contained in a jar.

For the most beautiful race on the continent, losing their physical form and intelligence is more cruel than death.

Therefore, Ahmar did not seek love; he knew that Nabu was a god incapable of loving specific individuals. He was often away, more responsible than any other god in slaying enemies and controlling the desert, ensuring that even the invasion of Kanriya did not truly affect any major cities... Every time he returned victorious and met Nabu, he would try his best to force a smile at her, a gesture he had maintained for thousands of years.

However, Ahmar knew clearly that what he desired was not romance and moonlight, but a life of war and conquest. He served the goddess of flowers not to be her devoted follower, but to regard her as his true ally and to gain access to her forbidden knowledge and power.

but……

Ahmar watched as Nabu nestled against her esteemed guest, Inazuma's little wildcat. The fairy maidens around them, probably quite drunk, dared to eagerly crowd around the two gods, listening to Nabu and Shen Liang's conversation while secretly pinching the boy's plump, round feet. Shen Liang knew he was being taken advantage of, but as Nabu's maid, he couldn't speak up, his face flushed red... Ahmar secretly watched, feeling a growing mix of envy and amusement.

Therefore, Ahmar had no idea what the man and woman, who were as close as aunt and niece, were saying to each other while embracing.

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"Aunt Nabu is joking," Shen Liang quickly replied.

"I'm not joking," Nabu said with a faint smile. "Even setting aside family background, Liang'er is now a prominent and powerful figure on the continent. With more experience, she naturally knows her own strengths and weaknesses. As goddesses who both rule a country, can't you tell the difference between me and Raiden Shin?"

“Aunt Nabu, you are wise. This is not a matter for comparison. Liang’er is the Queen Mother’s son and also her retainer. He has his own stance. How can you presume to talk about the two rulers?”

“I am not in power, and Sumeru is not a country that governs by the laws of Heaven. Speak boldly.”

"Well... to be honest, Aunt, my mother, Lei Dianzhen, has unified Inazuma and has been worry-free for a thousand years. She also has a sister, Lei Yingdian, who is the number one martial artist in the Northern Continent. If I were to say who among the goddesses is unparalleled in Liang'er's heart, it would be none other than my mother."

Shen Liang raised his head. Although he was still in Nabu's arms, he spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.

After all, this is a diplomatic occasion, and in diplomatic settings, one must speak in defense of one's own country… in every respect. Besides, in Shen Liang's mind, even in terms of beauty, Nabu might not surpass Raiden Shin. The so-called goddess of beauty is ultimately based on the aesthetics of the Sumeru people; if it were Inazuma, the goddess of beauty would undoubtedly belong to Raiden Shin.

The reason why Torachiyo is considered the most beautiful woman in Inazuma is largely because people dare not casually assign the title of "most beautiful woman" to deities.

As for why it wasn't Shadow who looked exactly like Raiden, that was purely Shen Liang's personal preference.

"Hmph!" The princess with long golden and red hair sneered. "You grew up in the deep palace, what unparalleled beauty have you ever seen? How dare you say that she is the ultimate goddess?"

Shen Liang thought to herself, "You just said I'm knowledgeable, but you're praising me for being 'short-sighted'?"

"Aunt Nabu is incomparably beautiful, she is also the most beautiful of all."

"You mean, in your eyes, my only redeeming quality is my beauty?"

The boy's face showed a slight fear, but it quickly disappeared. After a long while, he said in a deep voice, "My mother has devoted herself to the country with all her heart and soul, planning for a thousand years. And her beauty... is no less than that of my aunt."

Nabu sighed softly, "Heh...it seems I'm no match for her."

Shen Liang hesitated to answer.

"Snapped!"

Nabu slapped the fairy girl next to her on the butt. The maid hurriedly covered her butt and ran behind a pillar, looking at Nabu with great displeasure, seemingly not understanding why Nabu would suddenly hit her when she was angry.

"Lilupal! You're getting bolder and bolder!" Nabu laughed and scolded, "You dare to touch Liang'er's butt right in front of me!"

The fairy girl Lilupar stuck out her tongue, while another fairy girl hurriedly stepped forward to massage Shen Liang's shoulders, giving her mistress a fawning smile, "No, no, no, don't punish Mother, Mistress!"

“Have I been too lax in disciplining you, Shirin? As a fairy race, we are born to be close to the beauties among humans, but at least you should have some respect for me.” Nabu glanced at Shen Liang and then smiled, “Liang’er has been silent all this time, is it because you like it? Do you want to choose a few fairies to serve you? Lilupar and Shirin seem to like you a lot?”

Before Shen Liang could refuse, Gan Yu and Alice became anxious. Nabu shrugged: "There are no men in the Fairy Spirits, but there are quite a few sisters who are fond of women. If you two want, I can arrange it."

Then Shen Liang got anxious.

Everyone had witnessed the openness of the fairy spirit's mind, and even Shen Liang, who was open to all, was somewhat overwhelmed and could only change the subject.

After discussing the World Tree and the ley lines, Shen Liang subtly mentioned his needs. However, Nabu didn't rush to answer, repeatedly delaying, saying that the answer would only be known after meeting the Tree King.

The topic then returned to something strange.

“Before you arrived, I discovered that one of your prophecies was already half-lit.”

"What is the prophecy?" Shen Liang asked, puzzled.

Nabu's fingers traced across the boy's chest. "Three prophecies, but I cannot tell you everything until they are fulfilled. However, the second prophecy concerning you is half-fulfilled, and that part should be able to be discussed."

"what?"

“The prince’s closest relatives, some of whom were saved by his own hands.” Nabu looked directly into his eyes. “Your closest relatives survived? But… have you ever had any close relatives who died?”

Shen Liang was taken aback.

Closest relatives?

According to the records of this world, his closest relatives are only Raiden Shin and Raiden Yokai... Could it be that all the aunts, sisters, cousins ​​and other relatives extending from Raiden Shin are also considered "close relatives"?

He had no deceased relatives, let alone someone who could "live on his own."

"As a prophet, I only know this ambiguous answer. Although in my past language, this answer is as precise as it could be... I am still curious about how this language is manifested. How exactly did you save your loved one who was destined to die, and judging from your eyes, you don't even know what this prophecy is saying."

Shen Liang looked around at the people around him and shook his head: "I really don't know."