Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends

A horse carriage traveled in the morning light, now driven by Zhu Bajie, while Sun Wukong sat cross-legged on the roof, munching on a peach and looking around.

The moving carriage suddenly stopped, and Zhu Bajie, reluctant to part, turned his head and shouted loudly, "Father-in-law, please continue to take good care of my wife; I fear we might not fetch the scriptures and have to return to secular life, living as your son-in-law as before."

Lord Gao's face changed immediately, he hurriedly turned around to head inside, calling everyone to go inside, and with a bang, shut the door.

"Idiot, let's go."

Zhu Bajie could only drive the horse carriage, leaving reluctantly.

...

At night, inside a room.

Mrs. Gao spoke consolingly: "Master, that Evil Spirit has finally been subdued, should we find an opportunity to find a husband for Cui Lan?"

Lord Gao snorted coldly, annoyed, "You make it sound so easy. Cui Lan has been abducted by the Evil Spirit for years; she's been defiled, and now who would want her?

Besides, even if there is someone who doesn't mind Cui Lan's past, he also needs the courage! What if one day that Evil Spirit returns, sees Cui Lan married, who could withstand his Divine Skills?"

Mrs. Gao was startled, astounded, "Then our Cui Lan has to live a lonely life?"

Lord Gao's eyes sparkled with shrewdness, murmuring, "That's also good! As long as Cui Lan is here, even the City Lord must fear us because nobody knows if that Evil Spirit will come back."

Mrs. Gao complained, "Since you wanted to utilize the threat of that Evil Spirit, why bother driving him away? Now our Cui Lan has to live a lonely, unloved life, how pitiful is that?"

Lord Gao sighed helplessly, "What choice did I have? That Evil Spirit is not causing trouble now, all because our Gao's Mansion has Cui Lan.

I understand men the most, they always are fond of the new and tired of the old; if one day he no longer likes Cui Lan, our Gao's Mansion would face utter disaster, for the sake of our descendants, we could only drive him away."

"I don't think that Pig Demon is that kind of heartless spirit."

"Don't guess the mind of an Evil Spirit, you can never fully understand it.

And, we can't gamble! We must drive that Evil Spirit out."

Mrs. Gao sat on the bed, crying, sadly saying, "Ah~ My poor daughter Cui Lan!"

In the back garden, still in that attic room, a candlelight flickered, Cui Lan sat by the bed somewhat absentmindedly, turning her head to look outside the window. At this time he would have returned in the past, but now there was no sign of movement outside, perhaps he would never return again! Deep inside, there was no joy of freedom, instead, it felt somewhat empty.

In the following days, wherever Cui Lan went, she faced pointing fingers and whispers from the villagers.

"Look fast, there's Cui Lan, the one possessed by the Evil Spirit."

"Do you think she could be carrying the little monster's child?"

"Who knows!"

"That Evil Spirit was twenty-one feet tall, how could Cui Lan endure it?"

"Heehee~ Maybe she has a special talent! Why else would the Evil Spirit fancy her?"

There was a wave of low laughter among the many women, some men also making teasing comments.

In the beginning, Cui Lan tried to defend herself, but it was useless; they only believed what they wanted, and eventually, Cui Lan gave up, letting them talk.

Although she gained freedom and left that small building, Cui Lan's heart felt empty and she couldn't integrate into the village life; from the children to the parents, everyone kept distance from her.

About ten days later, unable to bear the gossip around her, Cui Lan resolutely entered the mountain forest, undertaking a difficult journey towards Fuling Mountain, she had said her home was in Fuling Mountain Yunzhan Cave, and now she wanted to see it.

Along the way, Cui Lan was fortunate not to encounter any wild animals, relying on dry food and mountain springs to stave off hunger, she continued safely on her journey.

Two days later in the evening, Gao Cuilan arrived at the mid-slope of Fuling Mountain, in front of her was a cave with the characters "Yunzhan Cave" written above it.

Gao Cuilan's clothes were now tattered, her hair disheveled, and her arms were covered with bloodstains.

Gao Cuilan revealed a slight smile and murmured, "Is this his home?" She held up her skirt and walked towards the cave laboriously. She hesitated briefly before stepping into the cave.

The walls around her instantly lit up, and numerous Bright Pearls illuminated the cave.

Gao Cuilan was startled, taking two long breaths before calming down. She wondered, what kind of lighting does his family use? Why is it so bright?

Gao Cuilan called out, "Is anyone there? Is anyone here?" Her voice echoed in the cave but was met with no response.

Walking inside with a hint of trepidation, Gao Cuilan followed the smooth pathway and first encountered a stream that blocked her path. Over the stream was a wooden bridge, and beyond that a garden square with various beautiful flowers competing in splendor and little birds hopping on the trees. The garden extended into several small paths leading to different portals.

Gao Cuilan walked into the garden, looking around in circles and joyfully exclaimed, "How beautiful! He never told me his home was this stunning."

"Indeed, it is beautiful. After all, this is not the Mortal World residence of the Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy."

"Who~" Gao Cuilan looked around frantically and shouted loudly, "Who's there? Come out!"

A figure in white appeared in a nearby pavilion, sitting leisurely and sipping tea. This person was Bai Jin, who, having nothing better to do, personally descended to the Lower Realm to meet his niece by marriage.

The sudden appearance startled Gao Cuilan, causing her to hurriedly step back.

Bai Jin said with a smile, "No need to panic, I am not a bad person."

Gao Cuilan asked nervously and vigilantly, "Who are you? Why are you here?"

"I am here for you."

Gao Cuilan quickly clasped her chest, her expression resolute.

Bai Jin said with a smile, "Your husband should, in theory, call me 'Great Uncle Master.'"

Startled, Gao Cuilan's eyes widened with joy, and she immediately bowed deeply, saying, "Great Uncle Master, I greet you!"

As for him deceiving her, that was impossible; she was just a mere mortal, who would Immortal Gods bother deceiving?

Bai Jin asked, "Do you want to become an immortal?"

Gao Cuilan's eyes lit up, and she nodded repeatedly, saying, "Disciple greets Master!"

"I am not really your Master. I give you the Great Heavenly Immortal Technique, whether you can cultivate it to success depends on your own fortune. This is your husband's sect Cultivation Technique, remember not to divulge it."

"Yes!" Gao Cuilan replied respectfully.

Bai Jin gave some instructions on cultivation to Gao Cuilan and then left, leaving Yunzhan Cave to her.

...

In the Heavenly Court, Shi Ji hurriedly ran into the Bird's Nest.

He approached Bai Jin, urgently calling out, "Brother Master, Brother Master, wake up!"

"What is it?" Bai Jin lazily opened his eyes.

"Brother Master, the matter of you seizing the Jinlan Kasaya from Buddhism has been exposed."

Bai Jin furrowed his brows and asked, "Seizing the Kasaya? Who said that?"

"Buddhism has sent a protesting Dharma Decree to the Heavenly Court, submitted for the Jade Emperor's consideration."