Ne Zha and Ao Bing: Reborn as a Fox Demon, I Set My Sights on the Cold Dragon Lord

[Pure historical fantasy + not based on the Nezha film + both leads are inexperienced + two couples + tragic romance + emotional push and pull] [Ao Bing x Su Li, an orphan of the Fox Clan; Nezha x Danxiao, princess of the Phoenix Clan] Qingqiu was wiped out in the Investiture of the Gods War. Su Li, its sole survivor, was reborn thanks to having once saved the Dragon Clan’s life. She was taken in by the East Sea Dragon Palace, where she grew up alongside Crown Prince Ao Bing. When the Kunpeng demon heir of the North Sea lusted after Su Li, disaster followed. She was drawn into the struggle between the old and new factions, while Heaven investigated the East Sea’s sheltering of descendants of a condemned clan… The Nanli Phoenix Clan sought an alliance through marriage with the East Sea. Princess Danxiao, the eldest legitimate daughter, ran away from her wedding and met Nezha, Marshal of the Central Altar. Their kindred flames ignited, and the two found themselves drawn to each other… Ever since Ao Bing was appointed Star Lord Huagai and established his own residence, Su Li had rarely seen him. And as they grew older, the propriety between men and women took the place of their childhood closeness. At least Ao Bing had given her a jade token, so she could visit her mother in the dungeon whenever she wished. Su Li ran her fingers over the token… Su Li was forced to lift her head and meet her mother’s eyes, burning with hatred and hope. It felt as if an invisible hand had clenched her heart. “Qingqiu is gone! But you’re still here! You’re Qingqiu’s last hope!” She shook her daughter by the arms. “Li’er, remember, you’re my daughter, and the purest bloodline of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox of Qingqiu runs through your veins! Even with only eight tails, you’ve inherited my power and the gifts of the Fox Clan’s future matriarch!” Her voice choked with tears. “If I weren’t here, would that Kunpeng demon heir be stirring up trouble in the North Sea? I’m the one… who caused all this.” She remembered the Dragon King’s icy words, “How could an orphan of the Fox Clan ever be worthy of becoming the East Sea Crown Princess?” Each word felt like an invisible whip lashing her heart. “And what about you, Nezha?” A hint of undisguised curiosity and provocation curled Danxiao’s lips…