Scions of Heaven - Calamity

Chapter 19

"Talking about the seventy two generals, just one can defeat ten of the current ferocious heavenly generals, very powerful!" - Yan Chiwu (Pillow Book Drama) EP 39, 25:51

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Heavenly Realm, Jiuchongtian, Taichen Palace - Mid Morning
Day 3 since Fengjius death
Bai Qian —-------------------------------

The demoness didn't seem the least bit surprised, nor were they nervous or worried that Heavenly Tribes God of War had arrived.

Mo Yuan turned slightly toward Bai Qian, "Don't speak." he ordered softly.

Then to Bai Qian's surprise Mo Yuan turned back toward the demoness, and even inclined his head toward them in respect.

"Elder Liu Cai." Mo Yuan greeted the demoness.

Bai Qian now knew the demonesses name at least, but had a million more questions, the current situation was very odd. Mo Yuan had addressed them as 'Elder', this demoness really was of the same generation as her own parents, and Zhe Yan. The demonesses arrogant demeanour toward her was explained with this fact, and she found herself slightly mollified.

Liu Cai returned the gesture in the same manner, which indicated they were equals, or close to it, before replying to Mo Yuan's greeting, "Little sage." Liu Cai spoke fondly.

Bai Qian blinked as she registered what the demon had said, where did they get the gall to address Mo Yuan as 'little sage'? How could they dare to call Heaven's God of War by such a moniker?! Stranger still, Mo Yuan did not look the least bit surprised or offended that this woman used such a nickname.

"I see that you took my advice; I knew facial hair would suit you." Liu Cai sounded genuinely pleased.

With Mo Yuan's arrival Liu Cai's demeanour had gone from condescending and haughty to friendly and amused, almost playful, the difference was startling. Was this woman possibly another of those women who held affections for Mo Yuan, like the departed High Deity Yao Guang?

Magic from Mo Yuan's hand, shows the tendrils of wind magic binding and surrounding Bai Qian, she was utterly enveloped by tiny threads. Bai Qian couldn't move her head, but she could see some of the strands had woven themselves into a solid net that surrounded Taichen Palace, so it hadn't been a barrier she'd been striking at all, no wonder she'd had trouble.

That meant that from the very moment she'd landed on the platform outside Taichen Palaces main gate, she'd been ensnared in these invisible threads. Even as she was staring right at the illuminated threads she could not sense any energy coming from them, but they were clearly magical in nature.

"May I ask what my erstwhile disciple has done to offend you?" Mo Yuan asked.

Though she was once, and still considered herself Mo Yuan's disciple, in Jiuchgontian they were both careful to maintain their official statuses of Heavenly Tribes God of War and Crown Princess respectively. This demoness hadn't cared at all for Bai Qian's status as Crown Princess, so Mo Yuan was now using the fact she was once his disciple as a shield instead. Would this Liu Cai really care about such a thing?

Liu Cai waved a hand in Bai Qian's direction, "I consider the fact they attempted to attack me as the least of the offences this child has committed in my presence, but as I hadn't introduced myself, I'll forgive them for their temper tantrum." the demoness spoke, their tone was infuriatingly similar to Bai Qian's own tone when letting off her son Bai Chen from whatever mischief he'd caused.

Liu Cai's almost congenial demeanour present since Mo Yuan had arrived then vanished as she continued to speak, "As for the rest. Little sage, perhaps you can enlighten me; have the laws of the Heavenly Court changed since my time? Is attacking Lord Shaoyang's Palace no longer considered an act of war? Is insinuating that the lord is somehow answerable to them not the grave crime of disrespecting the supreme ruler, punishable by tribal extermination?" Liu Cai replied evenly.