Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 321: Is the Delivery Guy from the Demon Clan?
However, Mo Lishou did not ask further. Though he held the title of Heavenly King, his official rank was not high and he paled in comparison to trusted figures like Elder Immortal Taibai.
Many confidential matters were beyond his authority to know, and it was wiser to stay silent than to risk embarrassment.
At this moment, Fairy Baihua flew over and saw Gold Star Taibai waiting in front of the South Heavenly Gate. She paused, then asked, "Why are you here too?"
"This old man is waiting for delivery," Gold Star Taibai said, waving his horsetail whisk.
Upon seeing this, Mo Lishou clumsily stepped in front of Fairy Baihua, "Fairy Baihua, are you going to the Lower Realm?"
Asking such questions was part of his job as the gatekeeper.
Baihua shook her head, "No, I’m waiting to pick up delivery for Her Majesty."
Delivery again? Mo Lishou was confused. Had he fallen out of the loop? What exactly was this "delivery" everyone seemed to know about except him, leaving him as clueless as a blank sheet of paper?
Sensibly stepping aside, Mo Lishou conceded. One was on a mission for the Emperor, the other for Her Majesty. Neither was someone he wanted to provoke.
"You two, how long will you wait for this delivery?" Mo Lishou asked with a sheepish smile.
Standing beside them made his duty at the gate awkward!
"It’ll be here soon," Gold Star Taibai replied cheerfully, nodding.
The two whom Shopkeeper Chen had summoned were both Great Demon Kings, and both Rocs at that, so the delivery should be coming with extreme speed.
As if to prove Gold Star Taibai’s words, the next moment, two massive figures that overshadowed the sun appeared in the distant sky.
They moved at incredible speed, arriving at the South Heavenly Gate simultaneously, two Roc birds of immense size though different in appearance.
With wings spread, they looked like they could blot out the sun, exuding an aura so terrifying that it made one’s heart race.
It was the terrifying Bloodline Power that made Demon Clan once dominant in the Three Realms. High-ranking Demon Clan with inherited bloodlines were not to be trifled with.
Mo Lishou’s expression grew serious as he quickly unleashed two spirit snakes from his arms, their bloody mouths wide open, bodies arched, and making threatening hiss sounds at the Two Demons.
Vast Eye Heavenly King Mo Lishou was skilled at controlling beasts.
After the Flower Fox Mink was killed by Yang Jian during the Divine Enthronement war, Mo Lishou adopted two Spirit Snakes to raise, and they had now become one of his major means of combat.
The two Roc birds transformed into human form, revealing themselves as the Great Roc and Roc Demon King. They paid no mind to Mo Lishou’s readiness for confrontation.
"See? I told you. Even with your Divine Skills, your speed could hardly surpass mine!" the Roc Demon King said with a proud laugh.
Throughout their journey, even the full effort of the Great Roc could not shake him off – their Kunpeng was the fastest in the Three Realms!
"Pfft." The Great Roc snorted coldly, turning his head away, not taking the bait. One day, he would win!
"South Heavenly Gate is an important area. You two from the Demon Clan, leave immediately," Mo Lishou stepped forward decisively, his face stern, as if he would act upon any further provocation.
With a casual glance, the Great Roc sensed Mo Lishou’s mere Golden Immortal cultivation and scoffed. He could flatten him with a slap; yet he dared to be arrogant in his presence?
This was only because he was currently employed by Shopkeeper Chen. If it were up to his old temperament, particularly when he was with Buddhism, he would’ve done whatever he wanted!
The Roc Demon King’s face also held a touch of chill. A mere gatekeeper dares to be so presumptuous in his presence, thinking he wouldn’t lose his temper just because he was delivering food?
The atmosphere suddenly tensed, as if swords were drawn.
"Heavenly King! Heavenly King, please hold on!" Gold Star Taibai blurted out in alarm, quickly stepping forward, pulling a smile at the corners of his mouth, "These two are precisely whom this old one has been waiting for!"
Mo Lishou’s building momentum abruptly faltered, and he looked perplexed, "Elder Immortal, they are from the Demon Clan, aren’t they?!"
Such aggression in revealing their true forms at the South Heavenly Gate – if not a challenge, then what was it?
If he did nothing, would not that be a dereliction of duty?
This was precisely because Mo Lishou did not know the origins and cultivation of the Gold Star Taibai and the Roc Demon King, otherwise he wouldn’t have dared to do so even if he had grown a couple more gallbladders!
"The Heavenly King has become serious, but our Heavenly Court also has members of the Demon Clan who are Immortals, and they are here to deliver takeout, not to cause trouble," explained Gold Star Taibai.
In his heart, he couldn’t help but admire Haotian’s foresight, truly worthy of His Majesty!
He raised the token for Mo Lishou to inspect.
"This is the pass token bestowed by His Majesty. Rest assured, Heavenly King, they will not do harm to the Heavenly Court!"
Mo Lishou took a close look, and was shocked. The shape, the patterns, it really was a passage order, and it was personally bestowed by His Majesty?
This...
"Elder Immortal, please proceed as you wish." Mo Lishou immediately withdrew the Spirit Snake, maintaining silence. If His Majesty didn’t concern himself with this matter, why should he?
Having dealt with Mo Lishou, Gold Star Taibai approached the Two Demons with a friendly demeanor.
"You two have worked hard indeed!" Gold Star Taibai flicked his horsetail whisk, cupped his fists in a gesture, and spoke in an extremely amiable tone.
Although these Two Demons were currently working under Shopkeeper Chen to deliver meals, they had, after all, once been renowned Great Demon Kings, and deserved respect.
"No trouble at all," dismissed the Roc Demon King with a wave of his hand. "This distance is nothing to me, not worth mentioning."
As the saying goes, it’s hard to slap a smiling face. Although he was annoyed by Mo Lishou’s attitude, he wouldn’t take out his anger on his customer.
"With your vast divine skills, it is indeed simple for you two," said Gold Star Taibai with a beaming face, flattering them.
After speaking, Gold Star Taibai rubbed his hands together, looking somewhat excited.
"I wonder if you two, could my takeout..."
"Here it is, here it is!" Before Taibai could finish, the Two Demons hastily brought out the takeout packages, each taking possession of a large bundle.
In total, four portions.
This is the takeout?
Mo Lishou observed the takeout, tightly sealed and with no clear markings, wondering to himself what exactly this was?
Upon hearing this, both Gold Star Taibai and Fairy Baihua hurried forward, but the packages were not marked, leaving them unsure which was which.
With no other option, the two had to peek inside the openings to get a rough idea.
Quite coincidentally,
"This one is mine!" Gold Star Taibai hit the mark with the first one he opened; it was the sweet and sour pork he had ordered, which he could still distinguish through the packaging.
"This portion is mine," Fairy Baihua did the same, swiftly finding the meal she had ordered.
Their gazes then naturally fell upon the last two bags, for His Majesty and Her Majesty!
Fairy Baihua’s face showed a trace of difficulty: "Her Majesty did not tell me what takeout she ordered!"
Meanwhile, Gold Star Taibai was quite composed, lightly flicking his horsetail whisk and saying with a smile, "I happened to be by His Majesty’s side when he ordered the takeout."
"I just need to check which one is His Majesty’s."
With that said, Gold Star Taibai casually opened a package and, upon seeing the packed crispy fried chicken inside, immediately confirmed, "Fried chicken, this must be His Majesty’s, without a doubt!"
He and His Majesty had ordered together, and His Majesty had chosen the crispy fried chicken; he couldn’t have misheard.
So the remaining one was Her Majesty’s?
Fairy Baihua’s thoughts stirred a little as she held the other package in her hands.
"Thank you both for your efforts," Fairy Baihua said to the Two Demons, giving a gentle nod of appreciation.
