Chapter 406: Windchaser Injured
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The villagers of Peach Source Village were bewildered.
They merely wanted to pull some strings and seek a favor from a ghost officer…
How did they end up summoning the Great Emperor of Fengdu?
The Supreme Commander of the Netherworld!
Personally escorted by the Great Emperor of Fengdu, they returned to the Netherworld. Other spirits wept as they crossed the Bridge of Helplessness, wailing their souls out on the Terrace of Longing for Home.
Yet they…
Followed behind the Great Emperor himself, receiving nods and smiles even from the solemn judges of the underworld.
Wasn’t it said that judges were never ones to smile?
The Great Emperor of Fengdu led them straight to his palace, where the Ten Yama Kings were already waiting.
The village chief was trembling so much he could not even speak. It seemed Ning’er’s descendants held quite the status!
And now, the Great Emperor of Fengdu wanted to join forces with her?
“Do you wish to reincarnate or take up a post?” the Great Emperor casually inquired.
The village chief cautiously asked, “A post? What do you mean?”
“If you wish to reincarnate, you may choose any life of wealth and fortune. The judge will then oversee your rebirth.”
“If you wish to take up a post, the Netherworld is currently short-staffed. You may stay and serve.”
Summoning a judge, the Great Emperor had him review the registry. The judge read aloud, “Currently, there are many vacancies. The stall of Granny Meng could use a helper to ladle soup.”
“The Red Spider Lilies need someone to tend them.”
“The Bridge of Helplessness lacks a spirit guide.”
“King Qin Guang is in need of a scholar to serve as a clerk.”
“The Eighteen Levels of Hell need patrol officers.”
“As for ghost officers, they must frequently travel outside, which comes with certain risks.”
“If you choose to remain in the Netherworld, accommodations will be provided. Your families will stay together and will not be separated.”
“Moreover, the Netherworld does not mistreat its subordinates. Work five days, rest for two. It is rather comfortable,” the judge added with a chuckle, allowing them to choose freely.
The village chief clenched his fists in excitement. After consulting the villagers, they ultimately chose to stay in the Netherworld.
Once the villagers of Peach Source Village departed, the judge’s smile faded. “Your Majesty, who are these people?”
“Elders of a friend’s family. Take good care of them,” the Great Emperor sighed softly.
The judge was taken aback. To be elders of someone close to the Great Emperor himself… just who were they?
At that moment, one of the Ten Yama Kings stepped forward and reported, “Your Majesty, the Celestial Realm requests your presence.”
“It seems… once again, it is about her.”
The Great Emperor’s expression darkened. “How amusing. Back then, when the Heavenly Dao was unstable and the Three Realms teetered on the brink of collapse, she sacrificed herself to save all realms.”
“After her death, she was honored beyond measure.”
“Now that she has returned to life, they wish to brand her as an evil heretic?”
“Simply because her merit surpasses all, standing above the gods of the Celestial Realm, they refuse to accept her?”
“A pack of heartless wolves!”
“One day, the entire Celestial Realm shall be overthrown,” the Great Emperor sighed in exasperation.
“The Celestial Realm has changed,” he muttered.
Once, the gods cared for all beings, often descending to the mortal world to oversee its affairs, even reincarnating to endure tribulations.
Now, the gods sat upon their high thrones, unwilling to lower their heads.
Having remained above for too long, how could they possibly understand the struggles of the common people?
“Please, Your Majesty, do not speak recklessly while you are there. Everyone knows how close you were to her. Even if you do not wish to avoid suspicion, the times are turbulent. Please prioritize the safety of the Netherworld,” King Qin Guang advised cautiously.
With hundreds of thousands of spirits under his charge, any mishap could spell disaster for the world.
If the Netherworld fell into chaos, the mortal realm would soon follow.
The Great Emperor nodded. “Rest assured. Her seven disciples have hidden her well.”
He found it odd. The Celestial Realm had overturned the Three Realms in search of Lu Chao Chao, yet not once had they found her trail.
He had just seen Lu Chao Chao today.
Yet he could not sense even the slightest trace of her presence, as if…
She was entirely concealed?
Standing right before him, she appeared no different from a true ordinary child.
If he were not so familiar with her, even he would not dare to believe it!
“If her seven disciples face punishment, would Your Majesty be able to intervene on their behalf?”
The Great Emperor chuckled. She had already succeeded in reincarnation. Once she returned, who would dare to bully her disciples?
That person was the most protective of her own.
In the Mortal Realm
Old Madam Ning was overwhelmed with emotion, fainting multiple times from crying. Only at dawn did she finally fall into a deep sleep.
As noon approached, Lu Chao Chao lay sprawled on the table, holding a large bowl in her small hands.
She poured in spiritual spring water, added spiritual rice, cracked a few spiritual chicken eggs, and tore apart two cooked spiritual chicken legs, mashing them with a spoon and stirring vigorously.
Windchaser squatted before the table, staring at the meal with wide, eager eyes.
“Do you want dried meat?”
Windchaser barked and nodded eagerly. Lu Chao Chao tossed him two pieces of dried spiritual beast meat.
“Wait a moment, I’ll get something from the small kitchen.” She hopped off the chair and ran off.
Windchaser didn’t take his eyes off the meal, standing guard.
Thanks to the nourishment of spiritual food, his fur gleamed with a rich, healthy shine.
Since Lu Chao Chao could not bring out too many items from her space, aside from household expenses, she fed most of it to the dog.
Outside the Ning Manor
Official Ming stood with the heads of the Lou, Sang, Yue, and Shen families at the entrance.
Clan Head Yue appeared deeply concerned. “Official Ming, General Lou, Official Sang, please do not deceive us. Did she truly summon a deity?”
“Do not jest with us, officials. The Shen family’s divine beast has already fallen into slumber. We cannot afford to delay any longer,” Official Shen pressed, staring at the gate of the Ning Manor with doubt.
The entire Southern Kingdom was watching their visit.
“Rest assured, would I joke about such a matter?” Official Ming waved his hand and had a servant knock on the door.
Shortly after, a servant welcomed the esteemed guests inside.
These figures, with a single stomp, could shake the entire Southern Kingdom.
Who would have thought they would personally visit the Ning Manor?
“Please, esteemed guests, wait a moment. This servant shall inform the masters.” After serving tea, a maid quickly departed to report.
Lu Chao Chao was only three and a half years old; how could she host guests?
As the officials sat upright, drinking tea, Official Ming sniffed the air. “There is a trace of spiritual energy in this room?”
General Lou nodded. “Indeed, I can feel it as well.”
Glancing around, their gazes landed on the large bowl at the center of the table.
Official Sang picked it up and took a small sniff, eyes widening in astonishment. “This is spiritual spring water, spiritual rice, spiritual chicken, and spiritual water—all spiritual food!”
Since this was the receiving hall, and it was mealtime, the bowl had been left on the table…
General Lou, using the chopsticks on the table, took a bite. His eyes immediately lit up.
“Indeed, all spiritual food…”
Official Ming wasted no time, quickly scooping up a large bite and shoveling it into his mouth before saying another word.
Official Shen had no appetite, but after having some stuffed into his mouth by General Lou, he too joined the battle for the bowl.
Five grand officials devoured the meal with relish.
Meanwhile, Windchaser howled in despair, his cries heart-wrenching.
When Lu Chao Chao returned with her bowl, she was greeted by this bizarre scene.
Official Ming, chopsticks in hand, wiped his mouth with a guilty expression.
“Princess Sunshine, forgive us. This old man could not resist trying the food in your manor. Shameful…”
The bowl had been licked clean.
The officials, realizing what they had done, all felt rather embarrassed.
Lu Chao Chao stammered, “It’s… not really a problem.”
It was just… a problem for Windchaser.
Official Shen and Official Yue pondered deeply—
The Ning family’s meals were extraordinary, filled with spiritual food. Even the imperial palace could not compare!
The only downside…
The dog’s cries were too loud!