Primordial Era: The Great Serpent of Yunmeng

Chapter 50 Denounces Fuxi

When Fuxi arrived at Yunmeng Marsh, he found that many tribes in the surrounding area were organizing markets to trade various goods.

He suddenly became interested and went into the wild to hunt two wild animals, and joined in the hunt.

Through continuous buying and selling, he became a well-known wealthy merchant in Yunmengze over more than ten years.

His life as a wealthy businessman ended when Bai Ling stumbled upon him.

"Why did you come to Yunmengze to make a deal, great master? My master has been out of seclusion for many days and is still thinking of going to find you."

Listening to Bai Ling's words, Fu Xi felt like he had been caught doing something wrong.

Seeing the bustling activity at Yunmengze, I suddenly became interested and decided to give it a try.

Fuxi then explained.

In the Lotus Pond Pavilion, Qi sat facing Fuxi, playing chess.

"How could you bear to abandon Nuwa and come out alone?"

Qi was somewhat curious.

In his eyes, Taiyi Dijun and Nuwa Fuxi were inseparable from each other all day long.

"We have to leave now. If we don't get out and about, we won't be able to stay in Fengqi Mountain any longer."

Fuxi smiled wryly.

Seeing Qi's confusion, he explained further:

"As you know, Nuwa is blessed with great fortune and possesses numerous magical treasures. But what you don't know is that Nuwa has always been exceptionally talented and has never encountered any setbacks."

"During our last trip to the North, amidst a great calamity, the fact that we were powerless to change gave her a slight stimulus, prompting her to concentrate on her cultivation until now."

"But we are not creatures of the North. We can empathize with a momentary thrill, but we cannot maintain it forever."

"She is also unlike Fellow Daoist Taiyi, who is also exceptionally talented and blessed, yet his heart for seeking the Dao is remarkably steadfast."

Upon hearing this, Qi also sighed:

"The steadfastness of your Daoist heart is rare in this world."

Taiyi was the only one among them who never let his guard down from beginning to end.

Qi hurriedly asked:

"What does that have to do with you coming out? You even went to Yunmengze to sell fish for more than ten years and became a famous merchant in Yunmengze."

Fuxi, seeing this, was both amused and exasperated.

"I just did it on a whim, and before I knew it, you had something to say about me."

It seems his life as a vendor won't be over anytime soon, but it's not a big deal; at most, it'll just be a few jokes among friends.

He then explained to Qi:

"If I don't come out soon, and Nuwa sees me idle, she might lose her patience and take the initiative to drag me to you."

"I'll probably be reluctant to refuse then, so it's better for me to come out early to avoid this and let her focus on her cultivation. I have indeed spoiled her too much in the past."

Qi nodded in agreement.

"That's true, but you and Di Jun are indeed too idle. Di Jun still has ambitions to achieve the Dao, but as for you, I can't see any desire to seek the Dao at all."

"You say you spoil Nuwa too much, but you've completely abandoned yourself. Nuwa's desire to seek the Dao may not be unwavering, but at least she has it."

"Fuxi, you are too lax in your understanding of the Dao."

Qi solemnly admonished Fuxi.

Upon hearing this, Fuxi was taken aback. "Me? I've been too casual about the Dao?"

Looking at Qi before him, Fuxi thought of Di Jun and Taiyi, whose pursuit of the Dao seemed to be endless.

Seeing that Fuxi was still in a daze, he said again:

"The sense of powerlessness we all felt during the great calamity of the ferocious beasts is still fresh in our minds. I am emerging from seclusion because there is no point in me remaining in seclusion for the foreseeable future."

"What I lack now is the accumulation of spiritual cultivation. I have already achieved perfection in the Dao, and it will be difficult to make any progress in my realm in a short period of time. I have reached the limit that I can reach so far."

"The rest can only be refined over time. Why did you emerge from seclusion?"

"I observe that your aura is not yet fully formed. Your natural talent and foundation are extraordinary, and you only possess one top-grade innate spiritual treasure, the Fuxi Qin. Your mind and spirit are still at ease."

"You also know that Nuwa has many magical treasures. With her mental strength, she certainly cannot completely refine them all. Even if she gave you half, it would still be extremely difficult to refine them all."

"Don't you think this is too wasteful? Haven't you thought about sharing some of the burden? Even a primordial deity couldn't possibly use so many spiritual treasures freely."

"This is not only a waste of resources, but also turns the meaning of Lingbao from protection into a burden."

"Did you really go into seclusion? As a primordial deity, don't you think you're wasting your talent?"

"Think it over carefully, Fuxi."

Qi turned and walked towards the mountain gate, then suddenly turned back to Fuxi and said:

"If you want to go into seclusion, there are still empty spaces under the lotus pond."

Fuxi sat in the pavilion all day, glanced down at the chessboard, and chuckled as he scolded:

"If you want to run away, just say so. Why give me a lecture instead?"

With a solemn expression, he picked up the chess pieces one by one, and sighed:

"Yes, Fuxi, you are too lax in your pursuit of the Dao. Your companions are all seekers of the Dao with firm resolve. How can you be so lax?"

He turned and walked into the lotus pond.

Looking at the secluded chamber where Qi was in seclusion, the bottom of the pool was dark and gloomy, just like when time was uncertain, it was always a gray and hazy place.

Fuxi then said:

"This is really a nice place."

He sat cross-legged and entered seclusion!

A century later, Emperor Jun finally arrived at Yunmeng Marsh.

"So you, the mighty God of Water of Yunmeng Marsh, are now selling goods in the market to make way for Fuxi to go into seclusion?"

Di Jun found it a little hard to accept.

A top-tier innate deity in the world, the God of Water of Yunmengze, wearing a straw hat and dressed simply, was selling goods in the market.

Qi looked embarrassed.

He now understands Fuxi's mindset when Bai Ling recognized him.

He went out to enjoy life and experience the world, but was recognized by an acquaintance while he was bargaining with someone.

In that instant, Qi felt as if she had done something shameful.

When the two returned to the dojo, Qi noticed that Di Jun's aura was perfected, and he had also reached the limit that he could currently achieve.

After the banquet was set out, the two sat down and began to talk.

"So, you came here specifically to get beaten up."

Please summarize carefully.

Di Jun's handsome face instantly darkened, and he said through gritted teeth:

"What do you mean by 'coming here specifically to get beaten up'? Our skill levels are similar; this is just a friendly spar, and the outcome is still uncertain!"

Di Jun knew he was no match for Qi, but he never expected Qi to speak so offensively.

He knew perfectly well that Qi was saying that on purpose, trying to provoke him, but Qi still succeeded.

"Speaking of which, did Fuxi really emerge from seclusion before his Dao was fully perfected?"

Di Jun asked curiously.

"Um."

Qi nodded.

"Well said! You're sitting on a mountain of treasures without even realizing it. Qi, if that day ever comes, I'll need your help to give me a good scolding too."

Although Di Jun felt those words were a bit too harsh, as a friend, Qi was right; he did deserve to be scolded.

"With Taiyi watching you, it's probably not my turn."

Qi responded with a smile.

"No, if that time really comes, I'm afraid Taiichi will end up like me."

Di Jun is very cautious about this. If they have really gone astray without realizing it, perhaps only Qi can bring them to their senses.

P.S.: I'm working overtime, and I have a meeting after that. Sorry everyone, it's getting late.

But I still shamelessly asked for votes.

(End of this chapter)