They're having a blast clearing out their inventory, easily selling cabbages at rock-bottom prices.
Inside the Imperial Palace, in the Hall of Governance.
A dozen or so ministers, dressed in crimson and purple robes, solemnly discussed several issues, such as whether to lift the sea ban, whether the newly established research institute should be under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Works or directly under the emperor, and whether to add mathematics to the imperial examination system, etc.
The emperor and the retired emperor each occupied a throne, exchanging a few words from time to time.
The person in the middle seat wasn't a human, but a sleek black dog, lazily lying on the stool, eating grapes as soon as it opened its mouth, tapping its legs with a small hammer, exuding the air of a wealthy old man.
The dog's eyes casually fell on the ministers arguing fiercely. Lin Zhen was half asleep, feeling that this kind of life wasn't so bad.
He felt a surge of hatred, hating the scoundrel Jinghuan for turning him into a dog, and hating the garbage system. Even the most noble dog couldn't compare to a human!
Lin Zhen, the black dog, made a resolute vow in his heart: as long as he could become human, he would do anything.
Suddenly, a familiar, gruff voice rang out, filled with undisguised surprise:
"Oh, dear master, you're still alive! I'd almost found my next host, aren't you just holding me back?"
As he spoke, the burly man gave him a look that said, "You did something wrong, you really don't know what's good for you." Lin Zhen was still overjoyed when he was so angry that his veins bulged and his face contorted into a ferocious expression.
Lin Zhen: The only way to turn back into a human is through the system, I'll endure it! Damn, I'm still so angry!
The retired emperor, who was standing nearby, was startled and thought to himself:
Has this dog gone mad? If it bites someone, it'll be famous in the history books of this dynasty—the emperor and his ministers both suffering from hydrophobia and going insane, or something like that…
So he casually said, "Ahem, it's too noisy here. The divine dog must be bored. Someone, take the divine dog back."
The emperor was puzzled, but he did not object. After the black dog provided the idea, it had become a mascot.
Several beautiful palace maids obeyed the order and quickly and gently carried the black dog outside.
Lin Zhen didn't think too much about it; his mind was in complete chaos, with only one thought in mind: to ask the system for help to become human.
After shooing away the serving maids, he couldn't wait to bark:
"System, you're finally back! I won't hold you accountable for deserting your post. Just turn me back into a human, and I'll give you as many points as you want."
The burly man slapped his thigh and laughed wildly: "Hahahaha, it's actually the sound of a dog barking! This system has never seen such a miserable host before, it's hilarious!"
Lin Zhen finally couldn't hold back any longer and began to go mad; the dogs inside the house barked shrilly and urgently.
"It's all because of your damn system! The monks and Taoists weren't even hurt, and you ran away, leaving me to be turned into a dog. Have you no shame?"
The burly man yawned casually.
"Even the system needs holidays, maybe you just had bad luck."
"I'm so unlucky. When that loli system was around, I was incredibly lucky," Lin Zhen said, his face flushed red with anger, his mind going blank.
"But it doesn't matter. Since you're still alive, Master, this system has a way to turn you back into a human."
"After all, I don't want others laughing at me for having a dog owner. Tsk tsk tsk, that's too embarrassing."
Like a withered tree sprouting new life, Lin Zhen deftly ignored the trash talk that followed and hurriedly pressed for an answer:
"How can you help me? When can I become human again?"
The burly man said proudly, "This system, through its powerful social skills, bribed the God of Wealth of this world. Just so you know, you'll have to get reimbursed for this."
"I know, hurry up and tell me," Lin Zhen said impatiently. Money is just an external thing, damn it, now he regards money as dirt!
When a little dog adorned in gold and silver possesses a steadfast love for Crystal Palace literature, his soul is elevated:
What good are gold and silver to me?
He was overjoyed. "Oh dear, my skills haven't diminished at all! I've taken the bait."
"It's nothing," the burly man said, rubbing his hands together and winking at him.
"The God of Wealth has decided to sell us an item that can turn you back into a human, but he requires us to do something for him."
"I promise, I promise," Lin Zhen said sincerely, tears welling in his eyes, wetting a large patch of the dog's fur.
"Beautiful girls are indeed wonderful. The God of Wealth is good-looking and kind-hearted. Although he didn't save me before, he sold me to the royal family. I don't have to be killed and eaten like dog meat. I can still enjoy wealth and luxury."
"Now that I can turn back into a human, I'll become a follower of the God of Wealth from now on."
Looking at this scene with a look of utter astonishment, is this the legendary case of being sold out and then helping the seller count the money...?
Wow!
"That's good. The matter is simple. Doesn't the God of Wealth have a rival, the Fairy Disenchantment? You should know quite well that she's the leader of the monks and Taoists who turned you into a dog."
Lin Zhen: Holding my breath...
"Then the God of Wealth will retaliate, and he'll need a little help," the burly man said mysteriously, leaning closer to Lin Zhen and speaking very loudly.
"She wanted to use public resources for private gain, to manipulate public goods through certain means, such as selling them first and then having the buyers use props for her..."
Spittle flying everywhere.
"I understand, that's easy," Lin Zhen said with a confident smile.
"It's just passing on a message to the emperor and the others, a hint will suffice. I'm a favorite of the royal family now!"
It's just a matter of having the retired emperor and his entourage nominally sign a contract, pretend to buy some things, a casual thing that also pleases the Goddess of Wealth.
"Ahem, the money still can't be less; it has to be the right amount."
"What did you say?" Lin Zhen's smile froze, thinking he had misheard.
The burly man gave him a disdainful look and said matter-of-factly:
"You're so young and your hearing is failing. I told you the God of Wealth's only requirement is that you still have to pay for the treasure chests..."
"Then the goods don't belong to them, and the retired emperor and the emperor aren't sick!" Lin Zhen shouted hoarsely.
"So, the God of Wealth felt bad and outsourced this to you."
The burly man crossed his legs and picked at his toes, saying in a sarcastic tone, "If things weren't difficult, you wouldn't think the God of Wealth had taken pity on you and turned you back into a human for no reason, would you?"
"Can anyone really be that naive? No way, I don't really believe it."
"You!" Lin Zhen felt like his lungs were about to explode with anger.
The burly man completely ignored Lin Zhen, shrugging his shoulders: "Anyway, I've already given you the opportunity; now it's up to you, master, to decide."
After saying that, he shook his head in disappointment and pointed at Lin Zhen:
"Some people really lack the fighting spirit. Sigh, you're truly the worst host I've ever had."
"Enough, shut your stinking mouth. I... I'll give it a try," Lin Zhen said loudly, giving the burly man a look of extreme disgust.
"Then I wish you every success," beep, the screen suddenly shut off, and the big man's ambiguous smile disappeared.
The black dog was left pacing anxiously. Outside, the palace maids, hearing the barking, were worried and frightened. They sent someone to inform the Emperor Emeritus about the strange behavior of the dog.
Emperor Emeritus: That's it, he must have gone mad!
…………
Having dealt with Lin Zhen, he stretched and decisively abandoned him, flying back home.
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