Chapter 273 Rewards
I have a question!
Amidst the laughter and banter, Nezha, unusually serious, raised his hand, drawing everyone's attention. He then stared expectantly at Yang Jiao and asked curiously, "So what is the Great Golden Crow now? I mean, is he still a member of the Heavenly Court?"
"Why not?"
Seeing Yang Jiao's relaxed expression, Ao Bing couldn't help but say, "But didn't he... become a Star Lord...?"
"Whether he's the Golden Crow God General or the Sun Star Lord, their duty is to maintain peace in the Three Realms, there's no difference."
Upon hearing this, Nezha seemed to understand something: "Is this what you mean by doing one job and earning two salaries?"
"This child is teachable."
Yang Jiao nodded approvingly. To be precise, he was using the Heavenly Court's influence to work for him. How great! He got the benefits and saved on wages. He was truly a shrewd capitalist.
Master Yu Ding scratched his head, somewhat speechless. Are young people these days all so peculiar in their thinking? It sounds nice, but what's the difference between this and planting a traitor in the Heavenly Court?
No, the Great Golden Crow has rebelled. Will the remaining nine Golden Crows be spared?
Doesn't that mean Yang Jiao has turned the core of the Heavenly Court, the Ten Golden Crows, against him?
Even the Jade Cauldron Immortal couldn't help but feel sorry for the Jade Emperor and Queen Mother for a second. Thankfully, the Golden Crows are still the Crown Princes of Heaven. If there were any other rebellious elements, it's hard to say whose Heavenly Court it would be…
Suddenly, clouds and mist swirled above the Yang residence, and everyone cautiously emerged from the hall.
Auspicious clouds rolled in from the horizon, their momentum magnificent. The majestic figures of heavenly soldiers and generals could be faintly seen among the clouds, with the familiar Marshal Tianpeng at the head.
Yang Jian's eyes were like torches as he stared intently at the newcomer, his three-pointed double-edged sword trembling slightly in his hand.
Nezha was equally unyielding, deftly maneuvering the Universe Ring in his hand, his eyes filled with vigilance.
Yao Ji, supported by Yang Tianyou, came out and asked, "May I ask what brings Marshal Tianpeng here?"
"mother!"
Hearing the sound, everyone turned around and gathered around Yao Ji, protecting Yao Ji and Yang Tianyou behind them.
Yang Jian stared coldly at Tianpeng and pressed, "What is the Heavenly Court planning now?"
Tianpeng smiled awkwardly, waving his hands frantically, and hurriedly said, "Don't be nervous. I've come here to deliver a decree from the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother."
Nezha snorted lightly, a mocking smile playing on his lips, and said, "Marshal Tianpeng, you had just arrived with an imperial decree when the Milky Way inexplicably breached its banks, causing widespread flooding and immense suffering to countless people. Will you bring another disaster to the world this time?"
Marshal Tianpeng's smile froze for a moment, inwardly cursing the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother countless times. But he had no choice but to smile apologetically and explain, "How could that be? How could that be! Last time was purely an accident, this time it's a genuinely good thing, there's absolutely no chance of anything going wrong."
As he spoke, he carefully took out the Jade Emperor's decree from his robes, cleared his throat, and loudly proclaimed: "By imperial decree, Yang Jian has rendered meritorious service in controlling the floods, and is hereby granted the title of True Lord Zhaohui Xiansheng Erlang, leading 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals to protect the Heavenly Court; Yang Chan, who assisted her brother in controlling the floods, has also made meritorious contributions, and is hereby granted the title of Holy Mother of the Western Peak, stationed at Mount Hua to protect the people; Nezha, brave and skilled in battle, assisted in controlling the floods, and his contributions are invaluable, and is hereby granted the title of Great God of the Three Altars and Seas. It is hoped that all of you will continue your efforts, serve the Heavenly Court, and bring blessings to the people."
After reading the imperial decree, Tianpeng smiled and looked at everyone: "Didn't I tell you it was a good thing? Aren't you going to accept the decree?"
The three men mentioned, Yang Jian and his companion, remained indifferent, and none of them stepped forward to receive the imperial decree.
Even Tianpeng, who had been silent for a while, felt uneasy. Upon seeing Yang Jiao, he quickly explained, "Well, His Majesty and the Empress also wanted to reward Yang Jiao. But it's because Yang Jiao is a disciple of the Western Sect, right? This matter... ah... anyway, it wasn't my idea."
Seeing that no one was responding, Tianpeng simply gave up.
Nezha scoffed disdainfully, "I have no desire to become an official in Heaven. What kind of wonderful place is Heaven?"
Ao Bing nudged him: "What you have isn't an official position, it's just a title."
"Then there's even less chance I'll go!"
Nezha angrily put his hands on his hips, looking down on him as if he were someone Nezha admired!
Knowing Nezha's fiery temper after causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace, Tianpeng glanced at Yang Jian, but ultimately turned to Yang Chan, who seemed more approachable: "Um... Yang Chan, what do you think?"
Yang Chan's attitude was gentle, but her mind was firm: "No need, Yang Chan is unwilling."
Tianpeng sighed, but for the sake of his duty, he reluctantly looked at Yang Jian. But before he could speak, Yang Jian directly refused: "Yang Jian is also unwilling. Please trouble the Marshal to go back and tell the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother that neither my brother nor I will go, and neither will Nezha."
"That's right, that's right."
Nezha nodded eagerly.
"Alright..." Tianpeng nodded knowingly. He had done everything he needed to say and ask, so how could that not be considered doing his best? "In that case, I'll go back and report..."
"Wait a minute."
The Queen Mother suddenly appeared, interrupting Tianpeng's words.
As Tianpeng was slacking off and getting ready to leave work, he suddenly bumped into his boss. Tianpeng's heart skipped a beat, and he felt guilty and took several steps back after being given a light glance by the Queen Mother.
Realizing what was happening, he quickly chuckled and stepped forward, saying, "Your Majesty, what brings you here? Look at this... I truly am powerless to help you..."
The Queen Mother glanced at him indifferently, saying nothing more. She knew Tianpeng's character all too well; she knew he wouldn't succeed on his first attempt. She only sent him to scout ahead because he still held some sway over the Yang family.
The Queen Mother looked at Yang Jian and the others, and said softly, "I know that because of what happened before, you have some estrangement from the Heavenly Court. But the Heavenly Court also has its difficulties. I want to take the three of you somewhere. Are you willing?"
The Queen Mother's gaze lingered on Yang Jian, Yang Chan, and Nezha. The reason she didn't bring Yang Jiao along was because she always had a strange sense of wariness towards him. If she involved Yang Jiao, the Queen Mother always felt that her persuasion... no, her attempts to convince him would be difficult to succeed.
"We're not interested..."
"The Desire Realm!" The Queen Mother interrupted Yang Jian's refusal loudly. "The Desire Realm, which Yao Ji once ruled, is a place where desires are strictly forbidden by the Heavenly Laws. Aren't you curious? Or are you afraid to go, afraid of having your shameful desires exposed?"
"Who's afraid!"
The tactic of provocation may be old, but it works; at least Nezha was the first to respond.
The Queen Mother, satisfied, glanced past him and turned to Yang Jian and Yang Chan, intending to defeat them one by one.
"Yang Chan, you are very outstanding. Your ability to control the Lotus Lantern shows that you possess the power of benevolence and great love. Would you be willing to go and see the Desire Realm for the sake of the Three Realms?"
Yang Chan was slightly moved, turned to look at Yang Jiao, and couldn't help but ask, "Big Brother?"
Yang Jiao's gaze swept lightly over the slightly tense expression on the Queen Mother's face, and he smiled gently at Yang Chan: "Third Sister, listen to your own heart. Go if you want to. You already have the power to protect yourself and your family. You can be the one in charge."
Yang Chan nodded. In that instant, she felt a profound clarity that came from her very soul. Yes, she already had power.
Seeing that Yang Jiao did not stop her, the Queen Mother breathed a sigh of relief and finally looked at Yang Jian: "Yang Jian, what about you? You were able to split Peach Mountain, which means you have some understanding of the Heavenly Laws. Would you like to go to the Desire Realm to take a look?"
Yang Jian gripped his gun tightly, recalling what his elder brother and third sister had just said. Indeed, he too possessed power, and he feared nothing, no matter what schemes the Heavenly Court might employ.
"Okay, I'll go with you to take a look!"
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