Chapter 243 - My Friend, The Jade Emperor (1/2)
Chapter 243 My Friend, The Jade Emperor
Hua Ri? Ritian?
Why did His Majesty…
Ahem, be serious. The characters ‘Ri’ and ‘Tian’ form the character ‘Hao’ when put together. There are not many extended meanings in the Primordial World!
The problem is, why did the Jade Emperor go against the rules of the Sea G.o.d Temple?
Looking at the Jade Emperor’s incarnation, Li Changshou really went to a stall at the side and grabbed a long incense stick. Thoughts raced through Li Changshou’s mind and he immediately made a decision.
That matter was not difficult to resolve.
When the crowd gradually dispersed, the Jade Emperor’s incarnation held an incense stick with his left hand and a folding fan with his right. Under the watchful eyes of the two Divine Envoys, he floated into the room and looked very happy. At that moment, Li Changshou keenly noticed a keyword about the Jade Emperor-Ruly.
The Jade Emperor walked two steps away and saw Li Changshou’s paper effigy that was in the form of an old immortal. He could not help but laugh. He cupped his hands and bowed to Li Changshou. He said, “I have been ordered to visit you.”
That meant that the Jade Emperor did not want others to know about his incarnation.
Li Changshou, who was about to bow with cupped hands, stopped when he heard that. He bowed slightly and flung the horsetail whisk in his hand.
“General, it’s been hard on you. Please follow me.”
Li Changshou made an inviting gesture. The Jade Emperor’s incarnation nodded with a smile and followed Li Changshou. He walked around the main hall and towards the backyard.
When he pa.s.sed by a corner outside the main hall, the Jade Emperor glanced at the main hall of the Sea G.o.d Temple. He saw the two statues that were of the same size, the golden dragon pillars on each side of the statue, as well as the colorful murals in the hall.
The content was rather rich.
The Jade Emperor’s incarnation asked casually, “Beloved… Changgeng, why does the statue have a white wall as its base? Why didn’t you leave some portraits or hang some curtains?”
Li Changshou smiled and sent a voice transmission. “Since I have received Your Majesty’s grace to be conferred the t.i.tle of a legitimate G.o.d, I will naturally reserve the main position in the temple for the statue of Your Majesty, which will belong to the Heavenly Courts.”
The Jade Emperor’s incarnation raised his eyebrows and nodded slightly. He said, “Changgeng, you’re thoughtful.”
Li Changshou said, “It’s only right for me to do so. Your Majesty, please rest in the rear hall. You suddenly came here. My abilities are low. I really couldn’t detect your arrival and hence I did not make any preparations.”
“It was out of a moment of interest. I’ll just walk around casually. Don’t be nervous.”
The Jade Emperor smiled and replied. He held the incense in his hand and said, “This item…”
“Your Majesty, please don’t kill me.” Li Changshou smiled bitterly. “Other than the Heavenly Dao and the old master in the Purple Cloud Palace, who else can receive an incense offering of Your Majesty’s?
Your Majesty, well…
“When I set the rules for the Sea G.o.d Temple, I only allowed devotees to enter with incense, not to light up incense inside the temple.”
“Hahahaha!”
The Jade Emperor’s incarnation could not help but laugh. “I wanted to give you a test, but you answered it so easily. It’s boring, really boring.”
As he laughed, the Jade Emperor handed the incense to Li Changshou. Li Changshou hesitated for a moment before taking it.
“There are no outsiders today. There’s no need to be overly cautious.” The Jade Emperor’s incarnation patted Li Changshou’s arm. “Let’s go. Take me around your Sea G.o.d Temple.”
Li Changshou agreed. He could not help but wonder why the Jade Emperor had gone there. I’ll just be steady and take it that His Majesty, the Jade Emperor, is here to question me. I’ll be careful later.
But then again, he had asked Li Changshou to do some predictions regarding the matter of the dragon race entering the Heavenly Courts. So far, the results were not bad. If he still had to be punished, he might as well not go to the Heavenly Courts and take the path of being a kind and amiable immortal. Instead, he would just go to the Tus.h.i.+ta Palace.
As an immortal, he had to be honest and conscionable!
Aunt-Master Jiu is a legend in the world of conscience! Uh, this is just an a.s.sumption. From the looks of it, the Jade Emperor is probably not here to question me.
Later on, the Jade Emperor should be the one encouraging me and telling me that he had been watching me…
Li Changshou brought the Jade Emperor’s incarnation along and walked around the backyard of the Sea G.o.d Temple. He took a few more glances at the endless visitors in the front hall before going to the rear hall to sit.
Upon entering the rear hall of the Sea G.o.d Temple, the guests with higher cultivation levels would immediately appreciate the painting of mountains and rivers. The Jade Emperor was no exception.
“Changgeng, this painting…” “It’s a gift from Fairy Yunxiao.” Li Changshou smiled and said, “I don’t know where to place this item so I decided to hang it here.”
“Ah, the true traces of my Senior Brother, the Grandmaster of Heaven, are really hard to find!”
The Jade Emperor’s incarnation’s eyes lit up. Li Changshou stood by the side with a smile and did not reply.
If it was a painting of a non-Saint, Li Changshou would not hesitate to offer it to the Jade Emperor no matter how valuable it was.
However, that was the masterpiece of a Saint. Fairy Yunxiao had given it to him, and the karma she had transferred to him was too great…
The Jade Emperor’s incarnation looked at Li Changshou’s paper effigy and the admiration in his eyes intensified.
“Changgeng, you have a lot of friends. Legend has it that the Three Xiao Immortals have great and powerful abilities, especially with Yunxiao’s Primordial Golden Chalice which can be called a ferocious weapon.”
“I don’t know much about this. I just have some interactions with the three seniors, the Three Xiao Immortals because of some small matters.”
Li Changshou smiled and changed the topic. “Your Majesty, please take a seat.”
After saying that, Li Changshou immediately moved the chair away from the main seat and replaced it with a jade chair.
The Jade Emperor did not say anything and sat down naturally.
“Changgeng, take a seat. I’m a guest to begin with. I’m already taking over the duty of a host.”
Li Changshou nodded with a smile. He did not hold back and sat by the side.
Although he would have to work under the Jade Emperor in the future and have a superior-subordinate relations.h.i.+p with him, there was no need for him to be humble. Even immortals had to have the temperament of immortals. Moreover, he was backed by two big shots of the Ren School. Strictly speaking, the Jade Emperor was also a legitimate G.o.d that was conferred by the Heavenly Dao. He was only in charge of leading the legitimate G.o.ds of the Heavens.
The two of them sat down in front and behind. It was a little awkward.
Although Li Changshou could not figure out what the Jade Emperor was there for, he could not let the atmosphere continue to be awkward. Soon, he took the initiative to report the arrangements he had made regarding the dragon race and the troubles he faced.
The Jade Emperor’s incarnation listened carefully for an hour and discovered… that things were much more complicated than he had imagined. The Jade Emperor sighed. “I never thought that you would devise so many big and small plots. Originally, I… thought that it was just a random response to the situation.”
Li Changshou smiled and said, “Actually, this is just a response to the situation. However, let’s make preparations first. When the other party makes a move, we’ll see what we can do.”
“Changgeng’s words are reasonable.” The Jade Emperor said seriously, “It’s really not easy for you to put in all your effort. Even if you can’t succeed in this matter in the end, I will remember that you have contributed greatly.”
Li Changshou said, “If I fail, I will be guilty. How dare I claim credit? Don’t worry, Your Majesty. The Heavenly Courts and you control destiny and I’m just acting according to circ.u.mstances.”
“Good. Changgeng, I trust your planning!”
The Jade Emperor sighed from the bottom of his heart and continued, “Changgeng, the decree of your legitimate G.o.d position will be announced in three years’ time. I’ve already conferred you the position of the Sea G.o.d of the Four Seas, as well as the position of the Heavenly Courts’ Provincial Marshal. Your position will be after General Dongmu. What do you think?”
Li Changshou hurriedly stood up and bowed. “I haven’t performed any meritorious service. I don’t dare to receive such a generous reward!”
“It’s because you haven’t shown your credit yet. That’s why I can only give you a position as a legitimate G.o.d and an official.” The Jade Emperor smiled and said, “The Heavenly Dao Deity Position is divided into six ranks. This is only the fourth rank. When the matter of the dragon race’s entry to the Heavenly Courts succeeds, you can be like General Dongmu and enter the second rank. Only then can you convince the ma.s.ses.”