The enormous commotion in the sky could be seen throughout the capital city; the battle between "gods and demons" was earth-shattering, and the people were filled with fear.
The officials appointed by the two emperors to control the situation were not to be underestimated.
On one hand, they proclaimed the God of Wealth to vanquish evil and warn against illusions; on the other hand, they deployed heavy troops to patrol various places, and anyone who attempted to take advantage of the chaos was executed on the spot!
Among these ministers, there were those who harbored their own ulterior motives. If both emperors were to die, who wouldn't want the credit for their service in supporting the new emperor?
But is it that they don't want to? No, it's that they can't!
In the Hall of Governance, fewer than a dozen ministers were seated on either side. Lin Ruhai was among them, his face calm, watching the exchange of words without uttering a word.
These are all top-notch cunning advisors in the imperial court, who, through mutual checks and balances, have maintained this peaceful situation.
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Tallow candles had already been lit in the hall, not because night had fallen, but because the sun in the sky had been unexpectedly blocked out.
Day and night reversed!
The hall was silent for a long time before an old minister looked out of the hall, his tone complex and difficult to express:
"Only today do I realize the power of the gods."
The God of Wealth has been around for a long time, and most of those present have participated in that dream meeting, so they think they know this young goddess.
They were just buying and selling strange items. Although the rumors became increasingly fantastical, they did not pose a significant threat. In addition, the "fairies" who appeared one after another were just ordinary people.
This leads to a sense of contempt, and today's great battle serves as a wake-up call for them.
It turns out that the God of Wealth's power wasn't weak; it just hadn't been revealed to mortals!
Those present felt a deep resonance with the old minister's words. Fortunately, they had not taken any rash actions, nor did they have time to do anything. The God of Wealth had little contact with them.
As the noise gradually subsided, everyone guessed that the dust was finally settling down, and they became restless, standing up to look outside the hall.
The sky cleared, the sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze blew; it was as if the world had changed in an instant.
One minister couldn't help but mutter:
"Who should have won? Why is there no sign of it?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a radiant beam of light shot through the air and landed, revealing the retired emperor and his entourage looking bewildered, clutching their heads.
The ministers rushed forward to greet him, and Lin Ruhai felt relieved—the fact that the man was still alive meant that the God of Wealth had won!
"Cough cough"
Jin Tong, with his hands behind his back, coughed twice to remind everyone of his presence. His eyes darted around, and he feigned impatience, saying:
"The evil spirit has been vanquished, and the God of Wealth is still waiting for me. I should go now."
Caught off guard by the news, before anyone could react, the emperor's mind raced, and he considered one possibility.
The God of Wealth may seem to be hiding many things, but his ultimate goal is actually to target the evil god, Jinghuan.
Now that the goal has been achieved, will the God of Wealth appear again?
So he cautiously asked:
"Golden Boy, do not be hasty. Eliminating the evil god is a blessing for the world. The Goddess of Wealth has made great contributions, and I wish to hold a grand celebration banquet. I cordially invite the Goddess of Wealth to attend."
"No need, the Goddess of Wealth is busy," Jin Tong said dismissively.
The others also noticed something was wrong and began to try to persuade Jin Tong, showering him with praise. However, Jin Tong's expression grew increasingly impatient.
When will the Goddess of Wealth depart? Will we have the honor of seeing her off?
Lin Ruhai stepped forward from the crowd, his eyes seemingly swirling with a thousand emotions, and finally asked this question.
Apart from a few exceptionally intelligent individuals and the retired emperor and emperor who had already guessed, this statement was like a thunderbolt, leaving everyone present speechless with astonishment.
Oh, the God of Wealth is leaving. Isn't she supposed to accumulate wealth and merit to become a true god?
Jin Tong's expression remained unchanged, his eyes widened slightly, and he said with a smile:
"I'll be leaving today; you don't need to see me off."
As they spoke, they were filled with curiosity. They decided to run away as quickly as possible. No one knew how long the golden arrow's effects would last in the world. It would be ridiculous to be killed by a meteorite from outer space.
The stinky egg host didn't want to move, so he sent him out to hastily clean up the mess. First, the emperor spoke strangely, and then Lin Ruhai guessed that they were going to slip away.
After hearing Jin Tong's words, the room fell silent. Lin Ruhai shook his head, a chill running through him.
The God of Wealth was indeed no benevolent person; he was a first-rate ruthless and ambitious figure. His thoughts coincided with those of the Emperor and others.
The God of Wealth is like Xiang Zhuang dancing with his sword, his real intention is to get rid of Liu Bang. All those things like drawing treasure chests, holding trade fairs, and exchanging treasure chests everywhere were just a smokescreen. Once the real purpose is achieved, he will make a clean getaway.
His daughter, Daiyu, already regarded the God of Wealth as her closest friend, and others like Yingchun also held him in high esteem.
At this moment, Jin Tong categorized everyone else as people who "do not need to be sent."
The most tragic thing is that when the God of Wealth and Daiyu were together before, they laughed, scolded, and played around like ordinary friends, but in the blink of an eye, he became so cold and indifferent.
Lin Ruhai sighed repeatedly, wanting to say something, but unable to speak, so he simply shut up.
In a hurry to escape, I really wanted to slap the old man in front of me, whose expression kept changing and whose eyes were strange, to the side.
Suddenly, a gentle girl's voice rang out:
"Please, Golden Boy, convey a message from the God of Wealth to me," Yingchun said softly with a smile, brushing aside a strand of hair.
"From now on, may you endure the hardships of life; please take good care of yourself," she said, then added silently to herself, "I hope our reunion is not far off."
Since the God of Wealth had returned to heaven, she thought that she was also a minor deity, and after she died in this life, she should be able to return as well. No matter how lowly her status was, there would always be a time when they would meet again.
Yingchun thought about it and wasn't so unhappy anymore...
Following behind her, the others, though unaware of the reason, offered their blessings.
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