CHAPTER 509: CHAPTER 451, PLAYING BOTH SIDES OF THE FENCE_2

"But I heard that you caused great slaughter in Daughter Country, killing half of its citizens."

Bai Jin hurriedly protested: "Nuwa, how unjust! That was all the doing of the Underworld Yin God, it has nothing to do with me!"

Nuwa looked at Bai Jin calmly and sneered: "Do you really think I am unaware that they acted under your orders? Is it Peace Heart Lady who is making you do something?"

Bai Jin’s heart was thumping wildly, indeed this matter was far from simple. I thought to myself, how could Peace Heart Lady and Nuwa suddenly together assign me the matter of Daughter Country, could this be the turning point of my downfall?

No, I have to stay calm, Bai Jin. The hurdle with Peace Heart Lady has already been crossed, there should be no issues here with Nuwa as well.

Thousands of thoughts flashed through Bai Jin’s mind as he immediately replied with a pained expression: "I dare not deceive you, Nuwa. In fact, the Underworld has been watching over Daughter Country for a long time. The baby spirits of the deceased from Daughter Country have taken their grievances to the Yin Heavenly Son, who did not dare decide alone and relayed it to Peace Heart Lady. Enraged, Peace Heart Lady ordered her disciple to annihilate Daughter Country, also as a test for her disciple."

Nuwa saw a hint of satisfaction flash in her eyes, you didn’t hide anything from me, you’ve passed the first test.

Nuwa snorted coldly and said indifferently: "To annihilate an entire nation over one displeasing thought, so much for the Great Compassion of Peace Heart Lady.

Bai Jin, do you see? This is Peace Heart Lady’s ’compassion’, to her, all living beings are but ants, she can coldly decide the fate of their life and death.

So you simply complied with Peace Heart Lady’s order, scheming to annihilate Daughter Country?"

Bai Jin hurriedly responded: "How could that be! I too felt that Peace Heart Lady’s actions were overly cold and heartless. Although I was commanded to infiltrate the interior of the Underworld, I have always remembered that I belong to you, and it is your will that I strive to carry out throughout my life."

Nuwa laughed a little and said: "Smooth talker."

Bai Jin chuckled: "Heaven and Earth as my witness, everything I say is the truth."

"And then?"

"Then, I matched wits with Peace Heart Lady. I was once the Vice Family Master of the Military School, familiar with Military Art, and I used my cleverness and bravery to outsmart Peace Heart Lady. Even at the risk of offending her, I was determined to fulfill your entrustment, to guide Daughter Country to transformation."

"Why then did so many citizens of Daughter Country fall?"

Bai Jin spoke solemnly: "To report to you, Nuwa, when I dealt with the Underworld I discovered that the problems of Daughter Country were extremely severe, with at least two-thirds of the people tainted with karma. Such overwhelming karma was truly horrifying to hear.

I also discovered that the people of Daughter Country lacked reverence and faith, they even dared to seal off your Divine Palace, and they had a clear lack of understanding of the consequences of abortion.

To guide Daughter Country onto the path of transformation, it was necessary to give them a bloody lesson, to make them understand what reverence is, to let them bear the grudge of the baby spirits. Only in this way could Daughter Country be changed in the shortest time possible."

Nuwa looked at Bai Jin and suddenly smiled, saying: "And here I thought you were mass-slaughtering just to ingratiate yourself with Peace Heart!"

Bai Jin protested: "Nuwa, by the conscience of heaven and earth! Everything I did was for you. Peace Heart Lady may be formidable, but it is you and I who are truly allies."

He then suddenly added: "Right, Nuwa, facts speak louder than words!

Look, although Peace Heart Lady wanted me to annihilate Daughter Country, it still remains in good condition!

Although some people died, those who are alive will lead better lives, and the nation’s fortune will soar. This surely demonstrates my loyalty to you!

When Peace Heart Lady’s commands conflicted with yours, I paid her no heed at all. Who is Peace Heart Lady to me? In my heart, it is you who matters the most."

Nuwa was stunned, that’s true! Daughter Country still stands strong, Peace Heart has lost! Her mood instantly improved, and she saw Bai Jin in a new light, thinking he became a few degrees handsomer.

Nuwa looked at Bai Jin and asked with a smile: "Bai Jin, aren’t you afraid that defying Peace Heart Lady’s order will enrage her? She is not some benevolent figure."

Bai Jin stood up straight and said proudly: "My Master once said, everyone must die eventually, their death being either as heavy as Mount Tai or as light as a feather."

Primordial World is fraught with disputes, with none yielding in the struggle for the ultimate Tao. Disciples hardly consider life and death, serving you, Nuwa, even if it leads to their demise, is the highest honor."

Nuwa’s eyes lit up, "Tongtian, what you just said is quite interesting.

Don’t worry. As long as you work for me, I won’t let you die. I will handle Ping Xin for you."

Bai Jin quickly replied with joy, "Thank you, Lady!"

Nuwa said with a smile, "After all, without you coming to greet me, life would lose much of its fun."

Bai Jin heaved a sigh of relief and chuckled: "I too wish to always come and greet you, Lady. Even after the Infinite Calamity, when Primordial World is no more, I hope to be able to greet you."

Nuwa said, "That will happen!"

Bai Jin sniffled, his eyes covetously on the clay pot, increasingly aromatic! He said longingly, "Lady, what soup is this? It smells so good!

I haven’t had a meal since I went to the Lower Realm to handle the matter of Daughter Country for you!"

Nuwa smiled and asked, "Hungry?"

Bai Jin nodded again and again, gazing at Nuwa with puppy eyes, surely, you wouldn’t let me starve!

Nuwa pushed the persimmon in front of her forward and said, "You can’t eat this soup, but you can have more of these persimmons; they’re very good for you."

"Lady, although I’m White Crane, I like to eat meat!"

"If you’re hungry, eat some fruit. It’s time for you to lose weight. Otherwise, you’ll become a fat crane."

Bai Jin helplessly grabbed a persimmon, wondering why Nuwa was so stingy today, peeled one, placed it at his mouth, and suddenly sucked in - a scalding burst of persimmon pulp engulfed his mouth, the rich aroma exploding like molten lava.

"Hiss~" Bai Jin smacked his lips and quickly swallowed the fruit pulp.

In no time, he sucked a persimmon dry, quickly devoured all on the table, and burped, praising, "Delicious!"

Nuwa squinted and said, "These persimmons come from the Vermilion Bird Realm, and they’re the first fruits from the foremost persimmon tree Between Heaven and Earth. Vermilion Bird Venerable Sage gifted them to me.

Consider these a reward for your successful guidance in Daughter Country! Go back and reflect on this; they will aid your cultivation."

Bai Jin chuckled and said, "Thank you, Lady!" He stood up and said, "Lady, I shall take my leave now."

Nuwa nodded slightly, "Go on then!"

"Yes!" Bai Jin bowed and turned into a streak of white light soaring into the sky.

In the pavilion, Nuwa spoke with a smile, "Ping Xin, I have won."

In the garden of the Underworld, Peace Heart Lady’s expression shifted, she looked up into the sky, smiling slightly and said, "Sister, sometimes defeat is victory~"

"You’ve won in the affair with Daughter Country, but Bai Jin has exhausted all efforts for me. With Bai Jin, you’ve utterly failed. Whether as Immortals or Gods, don’t be too competitive. Bai Jin has proven his loyalty through his actions; he belongs to me."

Inside the Nuwa Empress Heavenly Pavilion, Nuwa couldn’t help but laugh, "Defeat is victory, Ping Xin is just making excuses! The reality is before you, yet you refuse to concede. You’ve lost both in the Daughter Country affair and Bai Jin’s allegiance; he has proven with his deeds that he is mine."

Peace Heart Lady refuses to admit defeat, and Nuwa doesn’t dare to push too hard, fearing Ping Xin’s humiliation might turn to wrath and trouble Bai Jin, which would be a loss. Now in high spirits, she goes to carve a figure of Bai Jin for amusement.

Nuwa’s figure faded and vanished, leaving the lake utterly serene.