The Investiture: Unlimited Blade Works Nezha
Chapter 76 Repair Work of the Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearl

Chapter 76: Chapter 76 Repair Work of the Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearl

The disciples retreated, leaving Old Zhao looking quite distressed. Out of his twenty-four Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls, only five remained intact.

And the black aura polluting them? He couldn’t even figure out what it was. If he were to slowly grind it away with mana, who knows how many eons it would take? Even then, there was no guarantee that the Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls would regain their original power.

In short: misery!

Seeing Zhao Gongming’s gloomy face, Yunxiao was also a little worried. After some thought, she offered a suggestion to her eldest brother: "Senior Brother, why not let Senior Brother Duobao take a look?"

Zhao Gongming pondered. He hadn’t accomplished his task this time and didn’t feel comfortable approaching their master for help. Right now, this seemed like the only option.

Old Zhao was indeed well-liked in the Jie Sect. Bringing the Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls to Duobao for inspection was a logical choice since Duobao’s expertise in magical treasures was quite profound.

After carefully studying them for a while, Duobao pulled out a pile of strange magical treasures. Amidst the curious crowd’s scrutiny, he performed a series of intricate maneuvers and, surprisingly, managed to remove the black aura.

Duobao then said, "This black aura has damaged the very origin of the magical treasure. To repair it, you’d need another magical treasure of the same origin and nature to replenish the energy and nurture it back to health.

It’s said that there are thirty-six of these Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls. If Junior Brother can locate the other twelve, not only will these pearls be restored, but their power will also increase severalfold."

As a magical treasure enthusiast, Nezha had been watching the entire process from the sidelines.

In summary: professional.

Is everyone here some kind of craftsman genius?

However, upon hearing the last bit, Nezha froze. Those twelve Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls... seem to be with me.

Zhao Gongming scratched his head. "Where on earth am I supposed to find the remaining twelve pearls?"

This loop of uncertainty—does it mean I still have to go ask the master?

While hesitating, Yunxiao, who understood her eldest brother’s personality thoroughly as the brains among the four siblings, comforted Zhao Gongming, "Elder Brother, as our teacher’s disciples, do we really need to care about keeping face in front of the master?

If my brother truly feels too embarrassed, then I’ll ask the master on your behalf."

Zhao Gongming didn’t even have to consider. As a classic overprotective "sister favorite," his pride was obviously less important than his little sister’s reputation.

He immediately declared that he would go to the master himself.

Nezha was startled. If they asked and found out the Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls were right here with him the whole time, how awkward would that be?

"Brother Zhao, if you trust me, why not let me try?"

Zhao Gongming: "???"

Duobao Daoist: "???"

The Sanxiao Sisters: "???"

Old Zhao was indeed a straightforward person. He didn’t ridicule Nezha’s supposedly lower cultivation or anything like that. Instead, he sincerely said, "Junior Brother, I appreciate your willingness to help, but..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Yunxiao interrupted, "Elder Brother, why not let Junior Brother Nezha give it a try?"

Zhao Gongming let out an "Ah," and promptly handed over all the Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls to Nezha without hesitation.

Nezha accepted the pearls and said, "I have the Refining Secret Techniques of Nuwa Palace, plus the Creation and Transformation Tripod. I will definitely repair Senior Brother Zhao’s magical treasures."

Yunxiao, usually so dignified, smiled faintly and winked at Nezha. "Of course, we trust Brother Li."

Zhao Gongming immediately chimed in, "Ah, yes, yes, yes!"

No Brainer and Unhappy were about to jump out and say something, but Yunxiao’s sharp glance silenced them instantly. They meekly huddled behind Zhao Gongming.

"It’ll be fine. It’ll all be fine."

As for Duobao, he couldn’t care less. He had already done his part. Who repaired it next, how, or whether it could even be fixed wasn’t his concern.

Thus, Nezha followed the Sanxiao Sisters and Zhao Gongming to the Three Immortals Island. After all, it wouldn’t do to just take someone’s Supreme Treasure and run off.

The Three Immortals Island had a beautiful environment, abundant spiritual power, and was more than sufficient for Nezha’s cultivation.

On the first day there, Old Zhao, unbothered and carefree as ever, threw a banquet!

On his first day, Nezha was too polite to refuse. At the banquet were the Sanxiao Sisters, Zhao Gongming, the Qingluan Bird, the Hua Ling Bird, the Honghu—there were quite a few people present.

The younger ones in attendance immediately started peppering Nezha with questions about his "story."

Nezha was completely baffled. What story? Did he look like someone full of interesting tales?

Could it be that they had all watched *Nezha Legend*?

The Little Qingluan Bird transformed into human form, appearing as a fourteen- or fifteen-year-old little girl, bobbing her head as she said, "We all heard from Little Auntie that you teased Renwang Yin Shou in Chaoge. It was hilarious!"

Nezha looked Little Qingluan up and down before cautiously asking, "And who might your Little Auntie be?"

"Huh? Don’t you call her Sister Xiaoqing?"

Nezha instantly leaned back in disbelief. His Senior Sister was actually at the *little auntie* tier of seniority?!

"Little Auntie also said that Yin Shou was beaten by a monkey. And that he refused to admit he lost even when a three-year-old outpaced him at drinking milk!"

Nezha: "???"

Nezha gingerly asked, "And... who was that child?"

"How would I know?"

Nezha finally let out a sigh of relief. If the child had been named Li Nezha, things would’ve taken a turn for the worse.

Sure, he could die, but dying of embarrassment? If the entire Primordial Realm found out Nezha had competed with Yin Shou over drinking milk at age three, how was he supposed to show his face anywhere?

Nezha had a rough idea of what was going on. He hadn’t realized Yin Shou had become such a hot topic. Who even started this story in the first place?

Afterward, Nezha shared some lighthearted anecdotes about tricking Yin Shou. The crowd treated his tales as entertainment over drinks, wildly laughing and drinking without even touching their food.

It had to be said: the Cultivation World was truly lacking in proper entertainment. Other than cultivating, all they did was hold banquets.

The atmosphere of the banquet was great. Nezha, feeling amused, even pulled out a set of mahjong tiles he had made. He hadn’t brought them out in the South Capital out of fear that Daji and the others might get addicted and neglect their duties.

But with this group of immortals, he had no such worries. The highest-ranking among them was a Quasi-Saint. If they couldn’t manage basic self-discipline in cultivation, what good were they?

Nezha, Yunxiao, and Zhao Gongming each formed a team, while Qiong Xiao and Bixiao joined forces. The remaining three little girls served tea and watched with bright, curious eyes.

Zhao Gongming stared intently at his tiles. "Two of Bamboo."

Yunxiao revealed a radiant smile, her slender and elegant fingers pushing her tiles forward. "Mahjong. Elder Brother, pay up!"

Zhao Gongming took the loss in stride and cheerfully handed over spiritual materials. Qiong Xiao and Bixiao, however, complained, "Elder Brother, you’re so clueless. It was obvious she was going for bamboo tiles!"

...

After a few rounds of mahjong, Nezha felt it was time to leave. He excused himself and went off to research how to repair the Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls.

The ever-bickering No Brainer and Unhappy immediately split up, with Qiong Xiao stepping in to take Nezha’s place at the gaming table.

The three little girls watched with sheer envy, their expressions practically shouting, "I want to play too!"

Nezha didn’t think much of it. After all, immortal timeframes were nothing like those of mortals.

Returning to the courtyard that had been arranged for him earlier, Nezha concealed the Mountain and River Map underneath him. Simultaneously, he transformed a decoy body and sent his true form, along with the twenty-four Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls, into Taihuangtian.

Meanwhile, back at the mahjong table, Zhao Gongming uttered a soft "Huh." His Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls had disappeared.

Bixiao urged him, "Elder Brother, hurry up and play your hand!"

"Fine, fine, fine. Two of Characters."

"Haha! I’m going mahjong!"

...

Taihuangtian, after Nezha’s continuous efforts in construction, now had a solid foundation in the Water Element and looked quite remarkable.

As soon as the twenty-four Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls entered, the original twelve automatically emerged. They began emitting blue threads, which intricately connected to one another.

Nezha, receiving feedback from his Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls, breathed a sigh of relief. Repairing them didn’t require any significant cost and even strengthened Taihuangtian’s Water Spirit Power.

Truly a win-win.