Chapter 815: The Origin of the Bell
The sun and moon changed, and spring passed and autumn came.
In the blink of an eye, more than three years had passed.
Within a beautiful courtyard, Xia Liuli sat in front of a stone table in a purple dress. She rested her chin on her hand and looked at the pleasant scenery, but her expression was tinged with worry.
"Big sister, I've transformed."
A tender chuckle suddenly rang out in the courtyard. Xia Liuli raised her head and saw a budding young lady running over barefoot. She was also wearing a purple dress.
The girl's face brimmed with undisguisable joy, and Xia Liuli also smiled.
"The little fox has finally transformed."
This girl was the little fox that Xia Liuli had saved back then, and she'd been by her side for the past three years. Given her talent, transforming into a human would've been as difficult as ascending to the heavens, but with the first daughter of the dragon clan's pills and cultivation methods, she'd been able to take this step.
"I kowtow in thanks for giving me a new lease of life, big sister."
The girl suddenly knelt on the ground and bowed deeply. Xia Liuli smiled and helped her up, then reached out to rub her head.
"This is your good fortune. It doesn't have much to do with me."
"No, if it weren't for you, big sister, I might've already become a pet of those rich merchants." The girl shook her head. She was grateful. If Xia Liuli hadn't appeared that day, she wouldn't even dare think about her future.
Xia Liuli smiled but said nothing. The little fox sat by her side and blinked. Seeing the worry on her face, she couldn't help but speak.
"Big sister, is there something on your mind?"
"Yes."
Three years in the mortal world had made Xia Liuli much more reserved. In the little fox's impression, ever since she'd come to King Zhou of Shang's palace, her smile had become more and more infrequent.
"Big sister, are you worried about King Zhou?"
"Yes."
Xia Liuli nodded noncommittally. For the past three years, she'd adhered to her original plan and secretly observed King Zhou, who was rumored to be muddle-headed and tyrannical, to see what he was up to.
But as time went on, she discovered ….
He wasn't as muddle-headed and tyrannical as the outside world said.
He had the talent to rule the country and great ambitions. Unfortunately, the Imperial Court was filled with various factions and sycophantic officials. He had fists and legs, but he couldn't use them.
In the past few years, King Zhou of Shang had come to her house more than once to pour out his grievances. She learned more and more about King Zhou of Shang's difficulties.
Gradually, he became disheartened.
Alcohol addiction.
Muddleheaded.
All the state affairs were handed over to the State Preceptor to handle, and his temperament also became depraved.
As she thought of all of this, Xia Liuli's face became haggard. She wanted to help him change everything, but she didn't know where to start.
"Sister." The little fox murmured softly. Then, her small eyes rolled around twice before she smiled and said, "Elder sister, think of a name for me. How about I follow elder sister's surname, Xia?"
"That's right. I haven't given you a name yet." Xia Liuli pursed her lips and smiled. She rested her chin on her hand and looked at the little fox. "You don't need to have the same surname as me. What is your clan's ancestral surname?"
"Oh."
The girl tapped her pink lips with her finger.
"I seem to have heard from the elders in the clan that our ancestor's surname is Xuan."
"Xuan?" Xia Liuli narrowed her eyes. "Then you'll be called Xuan Ji. Xuan Ji, Xuan Ji, Can See Through the Mysteries of the Heavens. I think that's a good name."
"Alright, then I'll listen to elder sister," the girl giggled.
Tap tap tap.
Footsteps appeared outside the courtyard. Before long, Xia Liuli saw a woman with a graceful figure and an enchanting expression appear in her courtyard.
"Lady Daji."
Xia Liuli bowed slightly towards her. The woman reached out and lifted her up.
"You and I can just call each other sisters. There's no need for such formalities."
"Then why did elder sister come here …"
"I'm here to tell you to leave the palace as soon as possible," Daji said impatiently. "King Wu of Zhou's men have already fought their way to the capital. King Zhou told me to tell you to leave this place as soon as possible."
"Then King Zhou and elder sister …"
"King Zhou doesn't want to run either. He's decided that his destiny will end here. As for me, I naturally have to stay by his side." Daji didn't hesitate when she said this. She even smiled faintly. "I've decided on my king, and I'll follow him for the rest of my life. Even if he has to die, I will die with him. "
Xia Liuli's expression froze, but Daji grabbed her hand at this moment.
"I know that my younger sister is also interested in the King, and so is the King. But do you know why the King has never given you a title? He knows that his destiny is approaching and does not want to hold you back. You should hurry up and leave with your sister. If you delay any longer, it might be too late. "
"Big Sister." Xuan Ji walked over.
Xia Liuli glanced at Xuan Ji, then bit her lip and spoke to Daji.
"Then … I'll take my leave."
"Yes." Daji chuckled.
She reached out and grabbed Xuan Ji's arm, then transformed into a golden dragon and roared into the palace.
Emperor Zhou, who was sitting in front of the palace, revealed a faint smile as he looked at the golden dragon in the sky. Shortly after, his face darkened again as he held onto the dragon throne and looked ahead like a tiger.
The golden dragon landed in front of the wooden house.
The courtyard was surrounded by green bamboo. Xuan Ji blinked as she looked around and couldn't help but raise her brows.
"Sister, isn't this what happened back then …"
"That's right. In fact, I've always lived here," Xia Liuli answered with a smile.
Xia Liuli replied with a smile. Then, she removed a string of silver bells from her wrist and placed them on Xuan Ji's arm.
"In the future, you'll live here. The surrounding area is rich in resources, so you shouldn't lack for food. I've worn these bells since I was born. They contain my draconic Qi and might. You have to wear them at all times. That way, no yao will dare attack you. The draconic Qi will also change your constitution. "
Xia Liuli warned her carefully, as if she were making funeral arrangements.
Xuan Ji furrowed her brows and reached out to grab Xia Liuli's arm.
"Sister, are you going to leave? Are you going to find Emperor Zhou? Xuan Ji will go with you. "
"Silly girl, have you forgotten your dream? Don't you want to become strong to protect your clan? Now that you're human, my draconic Qi will strengthen your constitution. As long as you don't get greedy and advance prematurely, becoming an immortal will be easy. When that time comes, no one will dare bully your clan. Do you understand? "
"But everything I have was given to me by you, sister. I want to follow you. Even if I die, I want to follow you. "
"Alright, good girl." Xia Liuli reached out and knocked her on the head. "Don't say such depressing things. I'm a divine dragon, an immortal. I'm just going to save Emperor Zhou and Daji. How can I die?"
"Sister …"
"Sleep."
With a gentle wave of her arm, Xuan Ji fell into a deep sleep.
Xia Liuli sighed softly. She picked Xuan Ji up and placed her on the bed in the wooden house. She reached out and pinched her little face, then set up restrictions around the wooden house.
After confirming that there were no mistakes, Xia Liuli let out a long sigh and looked at the Shang Dynasty's capital.
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