Shen Gongbao: I'm Not Competing Anymore, Yet You've Come to Beg Me?

Shen Gongbao is reborn, and he's had enough.

In his previous life, he worked tirelessly for the Chan Sect, only to be sacrificed to fill the North Sea's Eye.

This time, he's...

Chapter 16 Temporarily Replacing Crane Garden

Amidst the incredulous gazes of the crowd, the Pure Void Moral True Lord spoke in a barely audible voice:

"Master, this time I am going to Golden Turtle Island with only one request: that I absolutely not travel with Shen Gongbao!"

Seeing that Yuanshi Tianzun finally agreed to Qingxu Daode Zhenjun's request, Shen Gongbao was overjoyed.

At this point, a message indicating that the system task has been completed appears:

[Congratulations, host, on completing optional mission 2: Leave the investigation team. Gold-level lottery is now available.]

This is Shen Gongbao's first three-star mission.

Without the constant cooperation of the Pure Void Moral True Lord, Shen Gongbao would have had no chance of completing this task.

So thank you, senior!

May my senior brother live to be a hundred years old!

Turning our attention to the lottery interface, it was that incredibly exciting moment again.

As the pointer spun, one rare and precious item after another, along with cultivation techniques and elixirs, appeared, making Shen Gongbao extremely envious.

However, in the end, Shen Gongbao pressed the stop button.

The pointer slowly slowed down, and the next moment, a golden light appeared, and the pointer stopped completely.

It's actually the complete version of Jade Purity True Technique!

Looking at the reward information displayed on the lottery interface, Shen Gongbao was filled with unparalleled surprise.

He never expected that the Jade Purity True Technique of their Chan Sect would appear on the lottery interface of the Primordial Lying Flat System.

But the Jade Purity True Technique is great!

After the initial surprise, Shen Gongbao immediately became excited.

His current Jade Purity True Technique (incomplete) was taught to him by the Boundless Immortal.

There is nothing wrong with the Jade Purity True Technique (fragment) itself; it's just that with the portion of the Jade Purity True Technique that Shen Gongbao currently possesses, he can at most cultivate it to the late stage of the Profound Immortal realm.

To advance further, one must obtain subsequent cultivation techniques to break through to the Golden Immortal realm.

But Shen Gongbao, who was familiar with Yuanshi Tianzun's personality, knew that if he really wanted to obtain the later parts, he didn't know how many obstacles he would have to set for himself in the process.

But now, there's nothing to worry about anymore.

In a much better mood, Shen Gongbao's expression towards Qingxu Daode Zhenjun also improved considerably:

"Senior Brother Qingxu Daode, what you said really hurts me. Why don't you let me go to your Golden Turtle Island with you? If we go together, we can look out for each other."

Yuanshi Tianzun, atop the cloud platform, hesitated for a moment before offering his advice:

“Qingxu Moral True Lord, Shen Gongbao is also wrong. After all, he and those Jiejiao disciples belong to the demon race. If he goes with you, it may be more convenient for you to inquire about some things.”

What I fear is that Shen Gongbao, like those disciples of the Jie Sect, belongs to the demon race!

The thought of Shen Gongbao's previous threats sent chills down Qingxu Daode Zhenjun's spine.

Shen Gongbao alone is troublesome enough.

If he joins forces with those beasts of the Jie Sect after entering Golden Turtle Island, will he still be able to complete his mission?

Thinking of this, the Pure Void Moral True Lord shook his head repeatedly:

“Master, the matter is urgent. I think it would be best to have Junior Nephew Hetong accompany me. This way, we can reach Golden Turtle Island sooner and complete the task you assigned us. As for Junior Brother Shen, we'll have to trouble him to take care of Crane Garden for a few days!”

Upon hearing this, the Immortal Elder Wuliang and the others around them all turned their heads to look.

Qingxu Daode Zhenjun is quite vengeful; he dug a pit here, waiting for Shen Gongbao to fall into it.

Although He Tong was their nominal niece, she was actually just a nominal disciple of Wuliang Xianweng.

Managing the Crane Garden of Yuxu Palace with such an identity is naturally not a problem.

But what about Shen Gongbao?

That was a disciple personally acknowledged by the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

If word gets out that he's in charge of Crane Garden, Shen Gongbao will lose all face at Jade Void Palace.

But at this moment, no one stopped them.

"Let's just consider it a lesson learned. Besides, they're all creatures with fur and horns; perhaps Shen Gongbao is actually quite suitable to manage the Crane Garden!"

Putting aside the fact that Qingxu Daode Zhenjun used his fellow disciples to refine the Five Fires and Seven Birds Fan, Shen Gongbao's beating of his fellow disciples was wrong.

Such a person who doesn't understand respect for elders and juniors should be taught a lesson.

On the cloud platform, Yuanshi Tianzun looked at the barely breathing Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, a trace of pity flashing in his eyes.

He knew how much his disciple usually paid attention to his image.

Now, in order to complete his mission, he is willing to endure such torture.

His loyalty is truly commendable.

With a wave of his hand, a jade ruyi, entirely green in color, landed in front of the Pure Void Moral True Lord.

"This is the Nine-Flower Jade Ruyi I made by imitating the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi. Like your previous Five Fires Seven Birds Fan, it is a top-grade spiritual treasure. Now I'll leave it to you for self-defense!"

The Pure Void Moral True Lord was overjoyed.

Although both are top-grade spiritual treasures, can the spiritual treasures he refined himself be in the same category as those refined by the sage Yuanshi Tianzun?

More importantly, the fact that Yuanshi Tianzun bestowed the treasure meant that he had already forgiven him.

How could he not be pleasantly surprised?

When Yuanshi Tianzun's gaze fell upon Shen Gongbao, the compassion in his eyes vanished instantly.

Although he was angry at Qingxu Daode Zhenjun for his lack of ambition, it was essentially out of concern for his disciple.

But towards Shen Gongbao, it was an instinctive loathing.

"Shen Gongbao, your senior brother Qingxu Daode intends to have Hetong accompany him to the Jie Sect and has recommended you to temporarily take over Heyuan. What are your opinions?"

Yuanshi Tianzun's tone was icy. He had made up his mind that this time, whether Shen Gongbao was willing or not, he would let Shen Gongbao temporarily take charge of the Crane Garden.

After all, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun had not only been brutally beaten by Shen Gongbao in front of everyone, but had also been publicly whipped a hundred times, which was a great loss of face. He was definitely going to fulfill this request for him.

As the voice of the Primordial Celestial Lord faded, a system task appeared:

[Optional Task 1: Shen Gongbao's Dignity Must Not Be Trampled On]

[Requirement: Argue with the Primordial Celestial Venerable on reason and resolutely refuse to temporarily take over the Crane Garden mission]

[Time: Five days]

Difficulty: 5 stars

[Reward: Shen Gongbao's self-esteem]

[Optional Mission 2: Temporarily Manage Crane Garden]

[Requirement: Obey the instructions of the Primordial Celestial Venerable and temporarily manage all affairs of Crane Garden]

[Time: Five days]

[Difficulty: One star]

[Reward: One Silver-level lottery draw]

Is it shameful to guard a crane park?

There is nothing more shameful than being personally suppressed by one's own master in the North Sea Eye.

Shen Gongbao had long since given up any hope of Yuanshi Tianzun's favoritism.

It's just a temporary crane park.

What's unacceptable about it?

Shen Gongbao bowed to Yuanshi Tianzun and calmly said:

"Master, rest assured, let Senior Brother Qingxu Daode go in peace. Disciple Heyuan will take good care of him!"

Yuanshi Tianzun was taken aback.

The other disciples standing nearby also looked at Shen Gongbao with surprise.

They never expected Shen Gongbao to agree so readily; he really had undergone gender reassignment surgery.