Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 279 Nezha and Duobao's Disciples at the Li Family Mansion

"My master said that when the wind and rain are raging and lightning is flashing across the Yanshan Mountains, a primordial deity will be born. He asked you to go to the Yanshan Mountains to guard the birth of that primordial deity, and then take him as your disciple and bring him back to teach him carefully."

Chen Jiugong and Yao Shaosi relayed Zhao Gongming's words to Xuan Gui verbatim.

"A primordial deity, accepting disciples?"

Xuan Gui scratched his head, somewhat reluctant. Since the beginning of time, he had seen countless innate beings, but had never considered taking on a disciple.

Taking on an apprentice brings a whole host of troubles.

Xuan Gui, who loves tranquility, is naturally unwilling to take on disciples.

Seeing the expectant looks on Chen Jiugong and Yao Shaosi's faces, they had no choice but to agree.

"Alright, I'll go to Yanshan later and wait there. If I encounter that innate being, I'll take him as my disciple."

"Alright, then I'll leave it to Uncle Xuangui."

Chen Jiugong and Yao Shaosi were overjoyed; their mission was finally complete.

Soon, the Xuan Turtle tore through the void and flew towards Yanshan, the place where Lei Zhenzi would later be born.

After finishing their errands, Chen Jiugong and Yao Shaosi knew that their teacher wouldn't be back for a while, so they decided not to return to Mount Emei.

They went to Duobao Temple and began to practice their skills with the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit.

Meanwhile, Duobao headed towards Chentang Pass in the territory of the Great Shang Dynasty.

Meanwhile, on Qianyuan Mountain, in the Golden Light Cave, the heart of the Taiyi Zhenren, who was in seclusion, suddenly pounded.

He did some quick calculations, and suddenly a predestined master-disciple relationship came to mind.

Upon closer inspection, the location turned out to be within the territory of the Shang Dynasty, specifically Chentang Pass.

Taiyi Zhenren's eyes shone brightly. "I absolutely cannot learn from Yu Ding. I've lost the disciple I've already got. I have to hurry."

With a flash, Taiyi Zhenren disappeared completely.

In the courtyard of the General's Mansion at Chentang Pass, Li Jing paced back and forth with hurried steps.

The screams of a woman echoed from the inner courtyard, causing Li Jing great distress.

Two full hours passed before the screams in the inner courtyard finally stopped.

Li Jing strode quickly to the inner courtyard gate, looking worried.

"How is Madam? Has the baby been born?"

It's been three years!

No one knows how Li Jing has managed these past three years!

Normally, a woman carries a pregnancy for ten months, but my wife carried it for a full three years.

If Li Jing hadn't known some immortals from the Jie Sect who had personally examined the demon and confirmed it wasn't a monster, he probably would have subdued it himself.

"My lord, something terrible has happened!"

Suddenly, a midwife's panicked voice came from the inner courtyard.

"Has something happened to Madam? Didn't I say that if anything went wrong, we should do everything in our power to protect Madam first?"

Li Jing was furious. He drew his sword and was about to rush in when the midwife came running out carrying a small basin.

"My lord, please calm your anger. The lady is unharmed, but this child, this child!"

The midwife hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

"How is the child?"

"You, you should see for yourself."

Li Jing was enraged and, with a flick of his sword, ripped off the cloth covering the wooden basin.

The wooden basin was lifted, revealing a fleshy ball the size of a head.

It's pinkish-red, like a giant heart, pounding and emitting rays of red light.

Li Jing was so frightened that he threw his sword away.

"What, what is this? It's a ball of flesh!"

Li Jing roared, pointing his sword at the midwife, "Did you hide the child?!"

The midwife protested, "General, your eyes are sharp! How could I dare to hide a child? The baby my wife gave birth to is just a lump of flesh!"

Li Jing was utterly distraught; it was a ball of flesh, and it was actually a ball of flesh!

A surge of murderous intent rose in Li Jing's heart. He suddenly drew his sword from his waist, preparing to cut open the fleshy ball to get a clear look.

Just then, a voice rang out from outside the door, "General, there is a plump Taoist priest outside looking for you. He says he is an immortal from the Jie Sect."

"A celestial being from the Jie Sect? Quickly, invite him in!"

Li Jing quickly replied.

Nowadays, the Jie Sect and the Great Shang Dynasty are almost intertwined. Most of the higher-ranking civil and military officials in the Great Shang Dynasty know a few Jie Sect immortals.

A short while later, Daoist Duobao arrived, accompanied by his guards.

Li Jing suppressed his inner turmoil, cupped his hands, and asked, "May I ask who you are, Immortal?"

Li Jing discovered that he did not recognize this fat immortal.

"I am Duobao Daoren, a direct disciple of the Sage Tongtian."

Duobao said with a smile.

"hiss!"

Li Jing was startled and gasped. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "I was unaware of the arrival of the immortal. I have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

As the general of Chentang Pass, Li Jing had frequent contact with disciples of the Jie Sect.

However, most of the disciples he came into contact with were third, fourth, or even fifth generation disciples. He had never met a direct descendant like Duobao.

Duobao waved his chubby hand and smiled warmly, "Has your wife given birth yet?"

Li Jing was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Duobao to ask him this question, and replied, "It's born!"

"It's good that she's given birth!"

Duobao was beaming with joy, as if it were his wife who had given birth.

Li Jing's face instead showed a hint of bitterness and helplessness. "Immortal, my wife has given birth, but what she gave birth to is a big ball of flesh. Please help me take a look."

Duobao chuckled and said, "Li Jing, you really can't recognize a true form with your mortal eyes. Let me tell you directly, this big ball of flesh in your arms is a pageboy serving the Holy Mother Nuwa."

"Because you made a mistake in Nuwa's palace, you were punished by Nuwa to be sent to the mortal world to experience hardships. You have obtained a treasure but you are unaware of it. You are really foolish."

"What?! A pageboy attends the Holy Mother?"

Li Jing nearly lost his grip on the wooden basin.

Duobao lifted the cloth off the wooden basin again and pointed it at the large fleshy ball inside.

In an instant, a mysterious light enveloped the large, fleshy ball, which had transformed from a grotesque and ferocious creature into a chubby, white baby that was giggling at Li Jing.

"Immortal, this, this is truly..."

Li Jing was so surprised that he was speechless.

Duobao said seriously, "You must never be so reckless in the future. You must think twice before doing anything, otherwise once something goes wrong, there will be no way to undo it."

"Yes, yes, the immortal's teachings are correct, Li Jing will keep them in mind."

Li Jing was scolded like a grandson, not daring to utter a single word in rebuttal.

"I have come here to take him as my apprentice. I wonder if General Li would agree?"

Duobao asked.

"what?"

Li Jing looked troubled. "My child has just been born and is still very young. Could he stay at home for a few more years? When he grows up, I will personally go to the Golden Light Cave on Qianyuan Mountain to ask the immortal to take him as my disciple."

Li Jing's initial ferocity completely disappeared, replaced by boundless affection.

Duobao smiled. "I don't plan to return to Qianyuan Mountain. I intend to stay at the Li residence for a while. What does the General think?"

Li Jing was overjoyed. "I couldn't be happier! The immortal can stay as long as he wants."

Duobao smiled with satisfaction and took the baby from Li Jing's arms. "Does the child have a name yet?"

"The baby has just been born and has not yet been named. We humbly request the divine guidance of the immortals."

"Let's call him Nezha, Li Nezha."

"Li Nezha? That's a good name."

Li Jing said happily.

(End of this chapter)