NOVEL NEXT Chapter 532: Strange Golden Core
Wuyun Immortal laughed heartily and said, "Master, you are well-informed, but the Luohan Fish did not come from the Western Continent."
"Oh? Where did it come from then?"
"Suddenly, a volcano erupted in the Nan Zhanbu Continent, spewing thick smoke and magma, poisoning thousands of miles.
The Mountain God and Land tried their best to suppress it, but to no avail, sensing a powerful demonic power within.
The Mountain God reported to the Judicial Temple, saying there was a demon causing trouble. Yang Jian, Nezha, and Ao Bing had all entered seclusion to comprehend the Daluo Realm.
Having nothing else to do, I went to check on the situation, and found a Luohan Fish at the bottom of the volcano, which had developed its own climate. I caught it and brought it back to the Heavenly Court."
"Then you guys just roasted it?"
"Yeah!" Long Ji responded with a grin. "Ordinary flames can't roast a Luohan Fish. This fire is the Six Ding Divine Fire I borrowed."
"Luohan Fish shouldn't be roasted like this. A Luohan Fish roasted this way will taste much worse. Yun Xiao, hand me that fish."
The skewered fish flew out of Yun Xiao's hand, hovering in front of Bai Jin.
Bai Jin took the skewer and placed it on the grill, slowly turning it as the flames licked the fish flesh, sizzling.
Yun Xiao said, "Master, something else happened at the court meeting today."
"What happened?"
"The deceit about the West Sea carried out by Marshal Tianpeng has been exposed. The Buddha came with Guanyin Bodhisattva to demand accountability. Suddenly, Great Master Xuan Du descended and banished Marshal Tianpeng to the mortal world, sending him into the cycle of reincarnation in the Beast Path."
Shi Ji also frowned and said, "We really can't understand why Great Master Xuan Du did this. Was it to preserve the reputation of the Human Sect?
If it was to save face for the Human Sect, it would be enough to strictly punish Tianpeng. There was no need to execute him on the Immortal Slaying Stage."
Zhao Gongming also said, "Master, although Marshal Tianpeng is not very powerful, he is responsible and capable. Should we help him out?"
Bai Jin had a thought, Tianpeng had descended to the Lower Realm, probably to prepare for the Westward journey. This could be a good thing. If he was truly banished for harassing a female fairy, then it would be a shame for the Human Sect.
"No need to bother with him. Reincarnating for one life is not a bad thing for him. This reincarnation is also an opportunity for him."
The rest of the All Immortals were all puzzled. Opportunity? What opportunity? Master is becoming more and more inscrutable.
"From what you're telling me, it sounds like The Buddha and Guanyin were quite arrogant at the Palace of the Polestar!"
Gu Liang nodded her head vigorously, indignantly saying, "Way too arrogant! Otherwise, why would we eat Luohan Fish? It's just that we can't stand Buddhism's arrogance and wanted to vent our frustration by eating this."
Bai Jin chuckled and said, "First they turned the West Sea against us, then they came to pressure the Heavenly Court. Our brother seems to be getting bolder, as if he thinks we at the Heavenly Court must tolerate him."
Gu Liang grumbled dissatisfiedly, "What can we do if he's just more formidable?"
"After the incident with the West Sea, didn't we discuss a counter-plan? Let's start implementing it now!"
Gu Liang's eyes lit up, and she immediately shouted excitedly, "Alright!"
Zhao Gongming curiously asked, "Master, may I ask what plan you have prepared? Is there anything we can help with?"
Bai Jin laughed heartily and said, "No need. Shi Ji and Gu Liang are enough."
Bai Jin took out a Jade Bottle and tossed it to Yun Xiao, saying, "Melt the elixirs and sprinkle them on the fish meat."
Yun Xiao nodded, took the Jade Bottle, opened the stopper, poured out a few Immortal Pills that rotated in Yun Xiao's palm, shimmering with golden light.
Yun Xiao exclaimed in surprise, "Master, what kind of elixir is this? Its aura is so restrained."
Bai Jin shook his head and said, "Actually, I'm not clear what kind of elixir this is. This bottle was sent by Golden Horn, saying it's a new kind of elixir Senior Master Taishang has been researching, which can enhance comprehension. It must be extraordinary."
Zhao Gongming sighed and said, "Master really treats Junior Brother well, sending over the newly researched elixir so promptly!"
All other Immortal Gods nodded in agreement, enviously to death.
Bai Jin chuckled and said, "Actually, it was just some leftovers Master couldn't finish. I just picked up a little of what was left.
This Luohan Fish is a fire-attributed fierce beast, extremely violent. It needs the elixir scattered over it to neutralize its ferocious nature with the power of the medicine."
Yun Xiao twiddled her fingers and said with confusion, "Junior Brother, there's something strange about this elixir!"
"What's strange?"
Yun Xiao spread her hands helplessly and said, "It's fading in color." Specks of golden powder sparkled on her fingertips.
Bai Jin was also stunned for a moment, wondering how it could be fading.
Zhao Gongming hesitated and then spoke up, "Junior Brother, is there something wrong with this elixir?"
Bai Jin coughed once and said seriously, "How could there be anything wrong with Master's elixirs? Could Master harm me?
Golden Horn said, because the elixir is newly developed, there are some imperfections. When the surface of the elixir comes into contact with air, oxidation occurs and it turns golden. This so-called fading is just the residue left after the oxidation of the elixir."
Zhao Gongming and other Immortal Gods all nodded subconsciously. Although they didn't understand, it sounded profound. What is this oxidation phenomenon? Could it be a technical term exchanged between high-level alchemists? Impressive even though we don't understand!
"Yun Xiao, sprinkle the elixir quickly."
"How much do I sprinkle?"
"All of it!"
Yun Xiao hesitated, feeling that this fading elixir was somewhat unreliable, but still crushed the elixir and sprinkled it over the fish pieces.
Soon the fish meat emitted an enticing fragrance, both the aroma of the fish and the refreshing scent of the elixir.
Bai Jin lifted a piece of grilled meat and handed it to Yun Xiao with a smile, "Here, Junior Sister, you can try first."
Yun Xiao took the grilled fish meat with a smile and said, "Thank you, Junior Brother!"
Bai Jin called out to the others, "Eat up! Everyone, eat!
This is personally grilled by me; you must finish it all, don't waste it."
Long Ji said with a laugh, "Thank you, Master!" and reached out to grab a skewer of grilled fish meat.
The other Immortal Gods also grabbed skewers and joyfully started eating, having a great time chatting and laughing.
Until sunset, as Heavenly Court plunged into darkness, All Gods left one after another.
Bai Jin sat alone on the islet, holding a cup of wine and looking out toward the West with a smile, "Senior Brother, you've made your move and Heavenly Court has taken it. Now it's my turn, are you ready?"
Tilting the wine cup, a stream of wine formed a line pouring onto the ground. This cup is in honor of my Junior Brother; may you have a good journey ahead, I will miss you.
Bai Jin suddenly clutched his stomach, his face turning deathly pale in an instant, his body shaking.
Bai Jin's face twisted in pain, "Something's not right, have I been poisoned? Who is scheming against me?!"
"Wow~" Bai Jin spat out an indescribable mess, slanting to the ground.
At the same time, within the bank, Shi Ji and Gu Liang were also vomiting profusely. A group of Divine Officers quickly carried the two goddesses to their beds. Some went in search of the Medical God, others rushed to report to Your Majesty.
Knowing that these two were favorites in front of Emperor Gouchen, if they were harmed, no one could withstand the Emperor's wrath.
And within the Law Enforcement Team, Zhao Gongming, Yun Xiao, Wuyun Immortal, and Golden Ring Immortal were all collapsed on their beds, dizzy, weak all over, and ceaselessly throwing up—a miserable sight.