Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends

Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad attentively gazed at Tu Shan Xiyu, his look gentle.

Tu Shan Xiyu blushed, turned her head away, and softly said, "What are you looking at?"

Lord Lao Zi responded instinctively: "Being by your side is the most enduring confession. If you are well, it is a sunny day!"

Tu Shan Xiyu was momentarily stunned, then burst out laughing. Even this fool could say such cheesy words, she thought, as she disappeared in a flash.

Lord Lao Zi came back to his senses too. His lips twitched twice, thinking, "Why did I say that? It doesn't fit my image at all!" He looked up to the sky, somewhat excited, wondering how the plans of the Taishang Saint were going.

...

The next morning in the Heavenly Court, Bai Jin was freshening up in the Bird's Nest.

Shi Ji hurried in from outside, exclaiming, "Brother, it's bad news, something has happened."

Bai Jin stepped out of the room, smiling, "What happened?"

Shi Ji rushed to Bai Jin, anxiously saying, "Brother, just now Emperor Zhenwu and Marshal Tianpeng, leading many Immortal Gods, went to Doushuai Temple to pay respects to Aunt Xiyu. Now, the whole Heavenly Court knows about the affair between Master and Aunt."

Bai Jin was slightly stunned, frozen in place, Emperor Zhenwu and Tianpeng led All Immortals to pay respects to Tu Shan Xiyu, what drama is this? Why would this suddenly happen? How dare they do this? Aren't they afraid of angering Lord Lao Zi?

Questions rose in Bai Jin's mind. Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind, and he felt that the situation was a bit off, seemingly beyond his expectations.

...

In the Great Red Heaven, beneath the tea tree in Eight Sceneries Palace.

Taishang Saint, Primordial Saint, Saint Tongtian, Nuwa, and Saints Zhunti gathered, all Saints assembled.

Primordial Saint, upset like a blacksmith with poor iron, complained, "Big brother, now the entire Heavenly Court knows about Li Er and Tu Shan Xiyu, almost tarnishing the reputation of The Three Pure Ones."

Saint Tongtian also said, "Big brother, I'm not criticizing you, but you're really indecisive."

Nuwa smiled and said, "Eldest Brother, the marriage between Li Er and Tu Shan Xiyu is destined by heaven, and it cannot be avoided."

The saints laughed and remained silent, enjoying watching the chaos, pity there's only tea, some snacks and fruits would have been better.

Taishang Saint bowed and said helplessly, "I was wrong this time, I've decided no more hiding, thanks to all Fellow Daoists for enlightening me."

Nuwa responded, "Do not fail those with heartfelt love!"

The Saint also couldn't help but say, "Causes of the past, fruits of today, if you can't avoid it, better to embrace it."

"But I am a Saint!"

Saint Zhunti laughed heartily, "Lord Lao Zi is not a saint though."

Primordial Venerable stood up, saying, "Fellow Daoists, let us leave! The rest is for him to handle.

Big brother, you must give an explanation to Tu Shan Xiyu."

Tongtian also stood up, saying, "Big brother, if you can't handle it well, we as brothers will have to intervene."

Primordial nodded in agreement, saying, "I support Tongtian this time."

Saint Tongtian turned his head, eyes meeting with Primordial, a good coordination!

Primordial also returned the glance, "You're not bad either."

Taishang Saint nodded helplessly, sighing, "All Saints have come, it must be the will of heaven."

Nuwa, along with the other saints also stood up, their figures fading and disappearing within Doushuai Temple.

After the many saints left, Taishang Saint pondered for a moment, yet his eyes carried a relaxed expression, continuing to enjoy his tea with a hearty laugh.

...

Inside the Heavenly Court, hearing that Emperor Zhenwu and Marshal Tianpeng led All Gods to pay respects, Bai Jin felt very odd, sensing something beyond his control, something not quite right! He ordered Shi Ji and the others to closely monitor the Doushuai Temple.

Until the time agreed with Taishang, Doushuai Temple had no changes.

Shijigu Liang floated from afar and entered the Bird's Nest.

"Sister~"

"Sister, we are back."

Bai Jin rose from the lounge chair and quickly asked, "How was it?"

Shi Ji came over and said, "Sister, Emperor Zhenwu and Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy led All Immortals to pay their respects, then hastily left without staying. Now the main gate of Doushuai Temple is tightly closed, with no abnormalities."

Gu Liang nodded and said, "We've been watching closely, not even a bug has come in or out."

Bai Jin muttered to himself, "Maybe I'm just overthinking! It must just be Emperor Zhenwu and Tianpeng wanting to make a commendable gesture."

Bai Jin said, "It's almost time for our appointment with Master, let's go! We're going to meet Aunt Xiyu."

Gu Liang reluctantly said, "Sister, do we really have to send Aunt Xiyu away?"

"Master and Aunt Xiyu have met, and what needed to be said must have been discussed. Now it's their decision, and we can only follow orders."

Shi Ji, feeling somewhat embarrassed, said, "Sister, this is a task given by Master to you; we need not go, lest we disturb the tranquility of Doushuai Temple."

Gu Liang repeatedly nodded and shouted, "That's right, that's right, let us not go."

"Thinking of running away? No way, all of you are coming with me."

"Ah~ No!"

"Sister, I still have important matters to attend to!"

Bai Jin, disregarding how the two struggled, pulled them along towards Doushuai Temple, sharing both good fortune and misfortune—this is the way of the brothers of Jie Sect.

...

A moment later, Bai Jin, leading Shi Ji and Gu Liang, arrived in front of Doushuai Temple. Shi Ji and Gu Liang had given up struggling, weakly following Bai Jin with resentment in their eyes, feeling that they, mere commoners from Daluo, should not be involved in matters concerning such powerful figures; they might not even know how they could die in the future.

The three of them bowed respectfully and said, "Disciples seek an audience with Master!"

The Doushuai Temple gate opened with a loud bang, and Golden Horn Child stood inside the gate, smiling said, "Sister, please come inside!"

Bai Jin whispered, "You two wait here!"

Shi Ji and Gu Liang's eyes lit up, and they quickly whispered, "Thank you, Sister!"

Bai Jin stood up and walked towards Doushuai Temple, wondering if Aunt Xiyu would cry, make a scene, or threaten suicide, though probably not, right?! Such a headache!

Bai Jin entered Doushuai Temple, and the door closed with a loud bang.

Outside, Shi Ji and Gu Liang straightened up, relieved in their hearts that Sister hadn't made them go inside.

Suddenly, Shi Ji furrowed his brow and said, "Something is wrong here."

Gu Liang, with fierce mushrooms emerging all around her, shouted, "Who is spying on us, come out!"

...

Inside Doushuai Temple, Bai Jin arrived at the side of a small bridge, beneath which flowed clear stream water, and a flatboat was slowly approaching. Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad and Tu Shan Xiyu were seated face to face on the boat, with pastries and fruits placed in front of them.

The boat docked beside the stream, and Lord Lao Zi and Tu Shan Xiyu stood up, disembarking from the boat.

Bai Jin bowed and said, "Disciple pays respects to Master, and to Aunt Xiyu."

Tu Shan Xiyu, with a kind smile, said, "Bai Jin, thank you for this time."

"This is what a disciple should do."

Lord Lao Zi, feeling emotional, said, "Xiyu, I have already said all that needs to be said, go back! Our connection is now severed."

Tu Shan Xiyu, with tears welling in her eyes and a gentle voice, said, "Dan Brother, will we meet again?"