Myths and Dharma, starting from Erlang Shen

Chapter 506 Taibai: Lord, please spare my life

"Is that Master Erlang in front of us?"

Ji Ren, who had just received start-up capital from his uncle-master, was leisurely strolling around the Fire Cloud Realm with Guan Yan. It was more like traveling than looking for opportunities.

Just then, a gentle voice sounded.

Ji Ren was slightly surprised. He looked ahead and saw an old man with white hair and beard. He wore a flowing cloud crown and a heavenly robe. His whole body was white and glowed with immortal light. He was secretly surprised that he was a heavenly immortal, but he didn't know which one it was. He asked curiously, "I am Ji Ren, a third-generation disciple of Kunlun. May I know your name, senior?"

"I don't dare to call you senior, I am Taibai Jinxing from the Heavenly Court." Taibai Jinxing looked at Ji Ren and smiled politely.

"Taibai Star Lord?" Ji Ren was shocked when he saw the kind-looking old man in front of him. Taibai Jinxing was an official title, one of the Nine Star Lords, but in the hearts of the people in the Three Realms, his more appropriate image was that of the Jade Emperor as a mouthpiece.

Or rather, the old angel.

Whenever there was an important decree, the Jade Emperor would ask Taibai Jinxing to do it.

Besides, there is really not a single spot of black on her body, she is truly an old angel.

"It's the little fairy." Taibai Jinxing smiled, and his kind appearance made it impossible for anyone who saw him for the first time to feel any hostility.

"You are polite, Star Lord. I just don't know why you have come all the way here to call me?" Ji Ren looked at Taibai Jinxing with a puzzled look on his face.

"I am not here to look for the True Lord, but for the True Lord's Taoist companion Guan Yan. The Great Heavenly Venerable sees that the True Lord's Taoist companion Guan Yan is young and promising, and is as capable as any man, so he intends to promote her to the fifth-rank Guanjiang Water God to govern the Guanjiang River." Taibai Jinxing said.

"Feng Yan'er is the water god of Guanjiang River?" Ji Ren was surprised when he heard this.

I just got some money from Uncle-Master Yun Zhongzi and his men. Now we have everything we need, including food, fodder, and armor. The only thing missing is a name to recruit soldiers. Now the Heavenly Court is delivering them directly to us?
I was just dozing off when a pillow was delivered to me?
When did my luck become so good?
Guan Yan also opened his eyes wide. Am I a god now?

Don’t even need to take the assessment?
Why does the position of a god in heaven feel less rigorous than the official position in Da Qi?
"That's right, Miss Guan. You are both talented and virtuous, and you are heroic. You are indeed the best candidate for the water god of Guanjiang River." Taibai Jinxing said with a smile.

"Xingjun, Yan'er hasn't become an immortal yet. How can you tell with your talent?" Ji Ren looked at Taibai Jinxing suspiciously.

Naturally, he wanted the position of Guanjiang Water God, but pie in the sky is always poisonous, and he would have to pay a higher price in the future.

What you gave was too abrupt.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation.

You should know that the fifth-level position is not low for disciples outside the three religions.

The vast majority of star gods in heaven only have a fifth-rank god status. Only special star gods like the Twenty-Eight Mansions can have a fourth-rank god status, and the heads of the four east, west, south, and north mansions have a third-rank god status.

Even for ordinary star gods, their lowest level of cultivation is at the True Immortal level.

Guan Yan has not yet become an immortal.

Have both ability and political integrity.

In terms of virtue, Ji Ren admitted on Guan Yan's behalf that among the group of people around him, except for Zhang Jingshou, Lu Shang and Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, there were few who were less moral than him. And it was obvious that he was virtuous. After all, he was a disciple of the Chan sect, so Guan Yan must be virtuous.

But in terms of "talent", the hard indicators are not up to standard.

“Miss Guan, when you were on earth, you commanded soldiers and fought battles, and you had good military management skills. Although she was young, she had the style of a great general. Now, with the five-colored Dharma image, Emperor Guan, you are even more talented. With time, you will surely be able to dominate the world. By then, let alone a fifth-rank water god, even the Four Heavenly Kings will be more than enough!” Taibai Jinxing looked at Guan Yan with admiration.

As the Jade Emperor's mouthpiece, he is good at communicating with different people, making everyone feel refreshed after talking to him.

When he came, he first investigated Guan Yan.

It's not difficult. For a god, it's easy to investigate a mortal. And for someone like Taibai Jinxing who can look up the information in heaven at will, it's even easier.

Sure enough, although Guan Yan knew that Taibai Jinxing might have other intentions, he was still happy when he heard Taibai Jinxing's words.

"Miss, are you willing to accept the title?" Taibai Jinxing looked at Guan Yan with a smile.

"The elders are here, so I dare not make decisions on my own. Although Yan'er has never joined the Chan Sect, Master Huanglong has shown great favor to Yan'er. Although he has not accepted her as his disciple, he has taught her carefully. This is related to the future, so the elders should make the decision." Before Guan Yan could answer, Ji Ren spoke first. Guan Yan looked at Ji Ren, did he agree?
"The old angel has come from afar and has worked hard. The canonization is too urgent. It is better to go to Biyuan Mountain to have a rest first. My uncle Huanglong misses the old angel very much recently." Ji Ren smiled when he heard it.

Taibai Jinxing comes suddenly, so some things should be clarified before making a decision.

Otherwise, if you take on the priesthood and then lose it, it will be difficult to deal with.

Moreover, the person in front of him is not an easy one to deal with. Don’t be fooled by the humble attitude of Taibai Jinxing, who calls others "little immortal" all the time and looks very timid, but he is a real golden immortal!
"That's fine." Ji Ren did not agree immediately, and Taibai Jinxing was not angry. Instead, he smiled. It was just right. Otherwise, it would be difficult to convey the message.

It is most convenient to communicate with Master Huanglong. It is reasonable and logical to tell the truth under his coercion.

He did not use the unique space shuttle ability of the Golden Immortal, but slowly flew on the auspicious cloud to Biyuan Mountain. On the way, Taibai Jinxing praised Ji Ren with a smile on his face: "It has only been eight years since the True Lord entered the fairyland, and he has become a True Immortal. He will shine in the future. The Tianjiao of this calamity lives in the same era as the True Lord, and is destined to be dim."

In the Heavenly Court’s plan, Guan Yan was just a bait, and Ji Ren was the key.

As the Jade Emperor's confidant, Taibai Jinxing has the obligation to help the Jade Emperor understand Ji Ren's abilities and character in depth.

"What Xingjun said is right. I have always thought so. The disciples of Jiejiao are still not convinced. Tomorrow, when I meet Jiejiao, I will tell them what Venus said and see if they are still convinced. If there are those who are not convinced, let them go to Xingjun." Ji Ren agreed without hesitation.

"True Lord~"

Taibai Jinxing, who was originally calm and composed, suddenly changed his expression when he heard Ji Ren's words. He almost tore his beard off, and even his voice changed slightly.

There's something wrong with you. Erlang Zhenjun in every generation was either stern and taciturn or mature and steady, making plans before taking action. Why is this one so immodest?

This is different from what the Empress said.

If he told this to the third generation of disciples of Jiejiao, my Star Palace would be demolished.

"What's wrong? Is it not enough to just talk to Jiejiao? That's right, we also have to talk about the Western Buddhist sect, and the larger immortal sects like Wuzhuang Temple." Ji Ren showed a look of sudden enlightenment.

"Master, as the saying goes, a true master does not reveal his true face. Your talent and strength are unquestionable. But telling people about it everywhere is a sign of inferiority, and you are no different from an ordinary person." Taibai Jinxing was shocked when he heard Ji Ren's words, and he quickly tried to make amends.

Just kidding, this kind of polite talk, flattery in private, no one would take it seriously, but if it gets out, those hot-blooded people in Jiejiao will definitely cause trouble for him, right?

If Ji Ren spreads the news now, he won’t be able to stop it.

"What Xingjun said is totally wrong. What is inferior? What is mediocre? Mediocre means ordinary. All living beings in the three realms can be said to be ordinary people. But as immortals and gods, should we be complacent and look down on them? No, to be in harmony with their light and be one with the dust is the right way. We should humble ourselves and do things according to the ideas of the masses. What do you think, Xingjun?" Ji Ren said with a smile.

“This…” Taibai Jinxing was at a loss for words. “Be in harmony with the light and be one with the dust” was what Lao Tzu said. Even if he had the courage of heaven, he would not dare to refute it.

"Besides, who is Jin Xing? He is an expert in killing and fighting. It was in these years that he realized the highest realm of war and stopped fighting as the best way to fight, and then he retreated to the second line. This is the improvement of Xingjun's realm, but countless young people in this world really think that Xingjun is just an old man. How can this be? It's really outrageous! As the god of war, Xingjun has the authority to make such judgments. When the time comes, whoever dares to question Xingjun will be slapped in the face. I will be the first to stand up for Xingjun then. Xingjun is not targeting anyone, but he thinks that those who come are rubbish. They are not worthy of Xingjun's action..." Ji Ren said confidently.

But the more he talked, the paler Taibai Jinxing's face became. In the end, he grabbed Ji Ren's hand and said, "Master, please spare my life."

According to Ji Ren's words, even the Jade Emperor may not be able to protect him.

Ji Ren himself was unharmed, after all, he was the one who said these words, and the Chan sect protected him.

"Jinxing wants me not to say it?" Ji Ren looked at Taibai Jinxing's expression and made an expression of sudden enlightenment.

"True Lord, the principle of Xuanmen is that we dare not be the first in the world." Taibai Jinxing said with a smile on his face.

"So it wasn't me who said it, it was Venus who said it. Of course, if Venus doesn't want me to say it, that's fine too." Ji Ren said.

"Thank you, Master." Taibai Jinxing breathed a sigh of relief.

"No hurry, I'd like to trouble you to tell me, why is Yan'er the water god of Guanjiang River?" Ji Ren put his hand on Taibai Jinxing's shoulder and said with a smile.

Taibai Jinxing's heart suddenly jumped, and he looked up at Ji Ren. He suddenly realized that in this conversation, he had only said the beginning, and the rhythm of the entire conversation was controlled by Ji Ren.

This Erlang Zhenjun is much more difficult to deal with than he had expected.

(End of this chapter)