Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends

In the Dew Gathering Hall of the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor and Bai Jin were seated around a table.

The Jade Emperor looked spirited and chuckled, "Thank you, my nephew, for your help. If not for your suggestion, the Heavenly Court would have been utterly disgraced.

But now, both Buddhism and the West Sea are thoroughly discredited. Nephew, thank you."

Bai Jin quickly responded modestly, "Master Uncle, I really did nothing. It was all Marshal Tianpeng's doing himself."

"Haha–I didn't expect Tianpeng to be so capable. Putting him in the Heavenly River Navy is indeed a waste of his talents."

"I heard that Master Uncle has already released Ao Lie."

"Guanyin came personally to explain that Ao Lie was chosen by the Saints for the Westward Journey. If Ao Lie dies, he cannot embark on the journey, and a calamity will fully unravel.

For the sake of all beings in the Primordial World, I couldn't detain him any longer. Thus, I broke off his Dragon Horn and stripped his Dragon Scales; he is no longer a True Dragon."

"So, will this matter just be let go?"

The Jade Emperor snorted coldly and said, "Let it go? How could that be possible? It's tricky to take action against the West Sea due to Yang Jian's involvement.

I know the West Sea Dragon King has a sister who is married to a member of the Dragon Clan, the Jing River Dragon King of the Great Tang—that would serve as a starting point for the Westward Journey!"

Bai Jin furrowed his brow and said, "Your Majesty, are you taking your anger out on him?"

"If you consider it taking my anger out, then so be it.

But the Jing River Dragon King is not exactly virtuous either; relying on his relations with the West Sea Dragon King, he repeatedly commits dereliction of duty. This time it will be a test for him. If he does not change his ways, I will not be lenient."

"That sounds reasonable!"

"Oh~ I heard that nephew also planned to act against Buddhism?"

Bai Jin repeatedly shook his head and said, "No, no, those are all rumors, Master Uncle. We must neither believe nor spread rumors. I've always had a good relationship with Senior Brother Duobao, full of mutual affection. How could I start trouble with Buddhism?"

"Do you need my help?"

Bai Jin thought seriously for a moment and said, "I appreciate your kind intentions, Master Uncle, and I don't need additional manpower."

The Jade Emperor laughed heartily and said, "If my nephew needs help, just tell me directly."

"Thank you, Master Uncle!"

Bai Jin stood up and bowed with a fist, saying, "Master Uncle, your disciple takes his leave."

"Go on! I won't see you out."

Bai Jin turned and left, his figure instantly disappearing.

...

After returning to the Bird's Nest, Bai Jin immediately called Shi Ji, Gu Liang, and the three of them continued plotting revenge against Buddhism, occasionally letting out a sinister chuckle.

Outside the South Heavenly Gate, white clouds drifted gently. A young woman in green clothes, stepping on a white cloud, slowly floated forward, holding a clear vine scepter in her hand.

The Heavenly General stepped forward and loudly challenged, "Who goes there?"

The lady halted, raising her hand in a bow, and said, "I am from the Qingqiu Tushan Clan seeking an audience with Emperor Gouchen. Please announce my presence."

The Heavenly General returned the bow and said, "So it's the Fairy from Qingqiu. Please wait, allow me to report."

Tu Shan Xi Yu nodded slightly and said, "Thank you, Heavenly General."

Tu Shan Xi Yu rode the cloud head to the front of the South Heavenly Gate, then dispersed the cloud and stood on the White Jade Square, with celestial mist beneath her feet, staring at the grand South Heavenly Gate, feeling somewhat nervous in her heart—was Li Er truly still alive?

...

In the Bird's Nest, Bai Jin suddenly turned his head to look towards the South, his eyes flickering, appearing somewhat guilty.

Gu Liang curiously asked, "Senior Brother, what's wrong?"

Bai Jin suddenly put his hand over his head and moaned, saying, "I've been overthinking lately, my head is splitting with pain and I need to go into seclusion to rest. If someone comes to visit, please help me entertain them, Junior Sisters."

Gu Liang immediately expressed concern, "Senior Brother, are you alright?

I heard that overthinking can easily turn someone into a fool, that's why I always conserve my brainpower, avoiding using it whenever possible.

Senior Brother, you haven't turned into a fool, have you?"

Bai Jin glared at Gu Liang and said annoyed, "Are you hoping that your Senior Brother becomes a fool, so you can take over the fruits in Senior Brother's garden?"

Gu Liang subconsciously licked her lips and quickly shook her head saying, "No, no, how could I wish for Senior Brother to become a fool? I care about Senior Brother the most."

Shi Ji's heart stirred, curiously asking, "Senior Brother, who might come to visit?"

Bai Jin pondered for a moment and said helplessly, "That's it~ there's no escaping it."

If Tu Shan Xiyu came to his doorstep and he avoided seeing her, Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad would definitely make him regret it later.

During the previous West Sea incident, just seeing his Treasure Money, Tu Shan Xiyu had gone out of her way to help Shen Gongbao; now that she is coming to him for help, it would be too cruel and heartless of him not to care at all. He might as well help her this time!

Bai Jin stood up and said solemnly, "Shi Ji, summon the Law Enforcement Team and the Judicial Celestial. Follow me to greet the honored guest."

Shi Ji was also taken aback, and thinking that the Senior Brother leading the Law Enforcement Team personally to greet the guest, could it be that a Saint has come?

He quickly stood up and responded, "Understood!" Then, he swiftly turned and ran outside.

Gu Liang hurriedly asked, "What about me? Senior Brother, what should I do?"

"You~" Bai Jin thought for a moment and said, "You go and summon Emperor Zhenwu, Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy, Jingwei, Long Ji, A Xiu, and others to come."

"Okay!" Gu Liang immediately bounced and ran outside.

...

Moments later, auspicious clouds flew in from all directions, startling many Immortal Gods in the Heavenly Court, who curiously speculated, "Could it be another incident?" Numerous Immortal Gods gathered within the Bird's Nest.

Zhao Gongming curiously asked, "Senior Brother, why the urgent summoning for us to come? Is there something important?"

Emperor Zhenwu and Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy also curiously looked at Bai Jin, this Master usually rarely summons us, and this time even called all of us over, could it be that something major has happened?

Bai Jin seriously said, "An elder is coming to the Heavenly Court, and later you will all join me in welcoming them."

All the Immortal Gods were full of doubts, the only people Senior Brother could refer to as elders were those from Zixiao Palace who heard the teachings, even so, they aren't worthy of such a grand reception by Senior Brother unless it's a Saint!

Kong Xuan fluttered his wings lightly and asked, "Senior Brother, could it be that a Saint has descended?"

Gu Liang excitedly exclaimed, "Could it be that Master has incarnated and come?"

Yun Xiao frowned and said, "Master likes to keep a low profile, with such a grand arrangement, it must be Second Master."

"No, since Emperor Zhenwu and others have come, it should be Eldest Uncle."

"Eldest Uncle already has an incarnation presiding over the Heavenly Court, how could there be another incarnation coming? It's definitely not Eldest Uncle."

"Could it be Nuwa?"

"Nuwa also has an incarnation in the Heavenly Court! It must be Ping Xin."

"I think it might be Western Two Saints coming to accuse us, and Senior Brother called us here to send the Western Two Saints back."

Everyone started guessing, whispering among themselves for a while, then stopping to look towards Bai Jin, waiting for Senior Brother to solve the mystery.

Bai Jin said, "It's none of them. The person coming this time isn't a Saint, but their status is also extremely venerable. I'm taking you there to greet them mainly to give you a familiar face, so you won't offend her when you walk through the Primordial World in the future."