Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 289 Another Empress
He had noticed it from the beginning; Xuan Feng’s body had been infused with the Power of the Saint, so whenever her Vital Blood was depleted, it would instantly replenish.
The Vital Blood catalyzed by the Power of the Saint even surpassed the quality of Xuan Feng’s own condensed blood, hence the Crystal Ball did not encounter any situation where it wouldn’t collect.
Gold Star Taibai, "..."
"Moreover, she didn’t just pay for three dishes just now, that whole bagful was her payment," Chen Nuo continued speaking to himself.
Nuwa had never visited the restaurant, so the charges had always been set according to Xuan Feng’s dining prices.
Hearing this, Gold Star Taibai felt like crying but had no tears; his mindset collapsed! This Saint was too domineering. How could they even casually provide Vital Blood?
Gold Star Taibai didn’t know why, but suddenly he felt a sour and uncomfortable feeling in his heart. How wonderful it would be if he could serve a Saint as well.
If he could have a little Power of the Saint, wouldn’t that mean he could use the Breath of Gengjin as he pleased?
But in the next moment, Taibai’s face changed, and he shook his head, hastily clearing that thought from his mind.
He was just thinking about it. Remaining loyal to his sovereign was an unchangeable fact. Although his emperor didn’t have the power to replenish his Breath of Gengjin, once he returned, he definitely had to negotiate for the treasure to be brought out; even better if his emperor could casually reward him with something superior!
Gold Star Taibai couldn’t help but fantasize about the good fortune, and his radiant expression made Chen Nuo feel somewhat repelled, subtly shifting further away.
Just then, a voice suddenly came from the entrance.
"Weaver Girl, is this the place?"
"Mhm."
"How beautiful!" Fairy Baihua was instantly captivated by the exceedingly unique and elegant building before her eyes.
High walls and blue tiles, all immaculately white, an entirely different charm naturally emerged.
Someone who cultivates flowers has an even stronger yearning for beauty.
The Weaver Girl nodded, feeling indeed that Shopkeeper Chen’s distinct architectural style was pleasing to the eye and soothing to the mind, and it always sparked in her the urge to create new clothing to match the building.
"But, there is one thing you must remember, Baihua," the Weaver Girl kindly advised. "Never do anything disrespectful to Shopkeeper Chen."
To provoke a formidable power like Shopkeeper Chen, who was inscrutable, would leave one nothing else to do but resign oneself to fate.
"Alright."
Upon hearing this, Fairy Baihua suddenly felt solemn; the Queen Mother had instructed her in the same way!
Seeing the Weaver Girl enter, Baihua tensed up. Without thinking further, she hurriedly followed.
"Weaver Girl pays her respects to Shopkeeper Chen." Upon entering, the Weaver Girl caught sight of Chen Nuo standing by the counter and gave a graceful bow.
Chen Nuo’s eyebrows lifted in surprise, and he nodded slightly in response.
Then, glancing at Gold Star Taibai standing beside her, the Weaver Girl paused, not having a chance to speak yet.
At that moment, Baihua also walked in and was immediately captivated by Chen Nuo’s stunning appearance, this man was so young.
Could he be a serving boy? Or perhaps the accountant of the establishment?
Fairy Baihua did not recognize Chen Nuo as the Shopkeeper of Chaos Residence; though the Jade Pool had mentioned Chen Nuo many times, it had never described his appearance.
This led Fairy Baihua to assume that a Shopkeeper Chen, who could command such respect from her Majesty and compose couplets of such nature, should be an aged figure with the air of an Immortal.
Wait?
Fairy Baihua suddenly took notice of Gold Star Taibai next to Chen Nuo, an elder with the air of an Immortal! 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
"Shopkeeper..." Fairy Baihua began to speak but abruptly stopped herself.
No, that’s not right. Why does this elder look so familiar? His robe, his headgear, his horsetail whisk, his beard, his face!
"Gold Star Taibai?! What are you doing here?!" Baihua couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise.
"I have met Fairy Baihua, and the Weaving Maiden Star Officer," Gold Star Taibai greeted them cheerfully with cupped hands.
To the arrival of the two ladies, Gold Star Taibai was also very intrigued.
"Greetings to the old Immortal," the Weaver Girl responded with a smile.
Only Zhao Baihua was left somewhat at a loss. She shuffled a couple of steps and came to the Weaver Girl’s side, whispering like a mosquito, "Sister, where is Shopkeeper Chen?"
"The one dressed in green is him," the Weaver Girl secretly transmitted with her mana.
Baihua stared with wide eyes, her face a picture of astonishment. He’s so young!
But then she too realized, those with high cultivation can change their appearance at will, it was her own thinking that was too rigid!
Thinking of the Queen Mother’s instructions and the Weaver Girl’s reminder, Baihua gave herself a jolt and quickly bowed deeply, "Baihua pays her respects to Shopkeeper Chen."
Baihua, Fairy Baihua?
Chen Nuo thought to himself, it seemed that was the only person with that name.
"Stand up," Chen Nuo said, waving his hand and lifting Baihua’s body with his force as she continued to bow down.
"Thank you, Shopkeeper Chen," Baihua said, pursing her lips, a trace of restraint in her voice.
Chen Nuo looked her up and down, nodding ever so imperceptibly.
Indeed, she was as beautiful as flowers in bloom, deserving of her name.
"What would you like to have?" Chen Nuo asked softly.
Hearing Chen Nuo’s question made Baihua’s body tremble. Thinking of what the Jade Pool had said, she repeated it as if reading from a menu.
"I would like a serving of braised pork, a bowl of Peach Blossom Porridge, ten jars of Peach Blossom Brew, a cup of Flat Peach Juice, and also a cup of Freshly Squeezed Flat Peach Juice."
After speaking, Baihua remembered another of the Jade Pool’s instructions.
"Shopkeeper Chen, could I possibly sit down before you serve me?"
The Queen Mother seemed quite in a hurry; it was best to get things done soon.
Before Chen Nuo could respond, Gold Star Taibai was not pleased. He was quite a presence, standing there; could no one see him?
With a flick of his horsetail whisk, Gold Star Taibai stepped forward and said, "Fairy Baihua, I’m sorry but you will have to queue up behind this old man. The old man carries the Jade Emperor’s royal orders!"
"If the two fairies wish to dine, it’s best to queue up normally and wait for this old man to finish his purchase and report back," Gold Star Taibai said, shaking his head and smiling broadly, as pleased with himself as one could be.
The feeling of using one’s status to get ahead sure is exhilarating!
So His Majesty also knows about this place, the Weaver Girl realized with an understanding smile, "I have no objections to that."
But it remains to be seen about Sister Baihua...
As expected.
"The Jade Emperor is the Jade Emperor, but I have been sent by the Queen Mother herself!" Fairy Baihua retorted without the slightest hint of meekness, outright challenging him.
She wasn’t as restrained with Gold Star Taibai as she was with Shopkeeper Chen; they were old acquaintances after all.
If Gold Star Taibai was a trusted confidant of Haotian the Jade Emperor, then Fairy Baihua could be considered a confidant of the Queen Mother of the Jade Pool, with even the Seven Fairies having to step aside for her.
Those of us who carry out tasks on behalf of others, when abroad, represent the dignity of those above us, and it cannot be lost!
Sent by the Queen Mother?!
Upon hearing this, Gold Star Taibai’s heart skipped a beat, the Queen Mother!!!
Which Queen Mother it was, Gold Star Taibai knew all too well. Although he was a loyal official to the Jade Emperor, to tell the truth, he feared the Queen Mother a bit more.
Because if a dispute arose between the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother, the Jade Emperor had a chance of arguing his case to a draw, and that would already count as a total victory.
As for defeat, let’s not even talk about that.
Shaking his head, Gold Star Taibai cleared his pessimistic thoughts and took a deep breath, his expression becoming solemn.
No matter what, he was a loyal official of His Majesty and had to uphold the Jade Emperor’s dignity. With a slight cough, he said, "After all, His Majesty is the lord of the Heavenly Court."
"And the Queen Mother is as well," Fairy Baihua replied without hesitation.
The Queen Mother’s status is on par with that of His Majesty, the Jade Emperor!
Although she had the utmost respect for the Jade Emperor, being entrusted by the Queen Mother meant she had to focus on carrying out the Queen Mother’s wishes, and the Queen Mother had said to make it quick, so it must be done quickly!
