The two recounted their experiences over the past twenty years, with An Ge mainly talking and Hu Jiu listening. After all, Hu Jiu's experiences over the past twenty years consisted mostly of fighting and being beaten, so he couldn't say he had a very rich history.
An Ge patted Hu Jiu on the shoulder and said, "You've worked hard all these years. Don't worry, I'm here for you. I'll make those gods who bullied you suffer bad luck."
Seeing An Ge fully recovered, Hu Jiu couldn't help but laugh so hard he almost fell over. "I'm not one to suffer a loss. When I can't beat someone, I just endure it, but I'll get my revenge as soon as I get the chance."
His reputation as a cold-faced immortal lord wasn't just because he never smiled, but also because he was vengeful. When he first arrived in the Divine Realm, even with Su Xin's help, he still suffered quite a few losses. But he was by nature vengeful, and eventually found an opportunity to teach the gods who had bullied him a lesson.
If it weren't for the Divine Alliance intervening, those gods would likely have been annihilated. That's why most gods dare not provoke him.
After listening to Hu Jiu's words, An Ge realized once again that the rules of the Divine Realm Alliance only applied to the weak. If someone became truly strong enough, as long as they didn't go too far, even the alliance would turn a blind eye.
It seems that even after arriving in the realm of gods, one cannot relax; cultivation cannot be neglected. No wonder some gods are so eager to develop followers; this is directly linked to the strength of divine power and is the most direct path to cultivation.
Hu Jiu took out a spatial ring. "This is my secret stash of money from the past twenty years. My housekeeper is here, so it's time for me to hand it over."
An Ge was already used to Hu Jiu's suggestion that the spatial artifact be made into the shape of a ring. She accepted the ring without ceremony and was surprised when she saw what was inside.
Although she couldn't discern the true purpose of some of the treasures inside, she knew their value was considerable just from the energy they emitted. Moreover, there was a pile of divine coins, enough for her to pay taxes for a hundred years even if she did nothing.
"I thought you'd been doing terribly all these years, but you're so wealthy. Tell me, where did you get such a treasure?"
Looking at An Ge's money-grubbing appearance, Hu Jiu's hard work in saving up for a wife instantly vanished. "There are also some missions issued in the Divine Realm. As long as you complete the missions, you can always get some rewards."
An Ge felt a pang of sadness as she listened to Hu Jiu's nonchalant words. It takes at least a hundred years for a new divine light to take root in the divine realm. How could Hu Jiu not only make a name for himself but also earn a fortune?
“We won’t go there anymore. The inn is still open. Even if we don’t make a lot of money, it’s enough for us to live a stable life.”
Hu Jiu nodded vigorously. The past twenty years had been his normal life, but since meeting An Ge, he had grown tired of that kind of life. The mundane days of busying himself at the inn were what his heart longed for.
"By the way, what's the current situation with the Evil God faction? I heard they've become lax on the battlefield of the God Realm?" An Ge asked, frowning as she recalled Long Yutian's words.
Hu Jiu's eyes held the same disdain. "The Divine Realm Alliance has existed for too long, and its relationships are complex. There are always some parasites trying to profit from it. If reforms aren't implemented soon, the Divine Realm Alliance could face a major upheaval at the slightest opportunity."
An Ge gasped. She completely trusted Hu Jiu's judgment, which was why she was not optimistic about the future of the Divine Realm. "Do you think that if we can go to the minor planes smoothly without going through the Divine Descent Platform, will those gods in the Divine Realm who are dissatisfied with the status quo leave the Alliance?"
"If such an opportunity truly existed, it wouldn't be impossible. However, the Heavenly Dao of the Divine Realm stipulates that one can only descend to a minor plane through the Divine Descent Platform. Otherwise, forcibly descending to a minor plane would not only cause its collapse but also result in a backlash against oneself. Not every deity is willing to sever ties with a minor plane. As long as the Divine Descent Platform exists, the alliance will never disband."
An Ge smiled slyly, "That's not necessarily true." Then, she told Hu Jiu about the holographic display.
After listening, Hu Jiu looked at An Ge with surprise in his eyes, "Sometimes I really suspect that you are the favorite daughter of the Heavenly Dao. Even the Goddess of Luck is not this lucky."
An Ge was speechless. "Have you ever seen a Lady Luck goddess who can bring bad luck to someone?"
As the two were discussing the inn's future development, the doorbell rang. An Ge glanced at the door suspiciously. "It doesn't seem like a divine servant. Who could it be at this hour?"
The inn had extremely strong defenses; even a powerful deity couldn't break in without her permission, so An Ge wasn't worried about anyone causing trouble. She opened the door and saw Su Xinhe, Long Yutian, and an unfamiliar deity.
"So it's the God of Punishment and Big Brother. Welcome, please come in." It takes at least several hours to get from headquarters to the inn, so it seems they came as soon as the Dragon God returned to headquarters.
Su Xinhe cupped his hands in greeting, "Congratulations, Lord An! With Lord An here, the Divine Realm is sure to be lively from now on."
An Ge was speechless. "The God of Punishment's words make it sound like I like to cause trouble."
"What Su Shen said is wrong. My little Ge'er is the most well-behaved person and never causes trouble easily. If there is a problem, it must be someone else's fault," Hu Jiu said matter-of-factly.
Long Yutian nodded in agreement. Although An Ge's temper wasn't exactly great, she wouldn't cause trouble unless provoked. "Old Hu is right. Su Shen is too prejudiced against my sister."
Hu Jiu raised an eyebrow. "When did my Ge'er become your sister?"
"Hmph, just half a day ago. Don't underestimate the short time, An Ge is still my sister. Let me tell you, from now on, An Ge is under my protection. If you dare to bully her, I won't let you off the hook."
Hu Jiu was particularly displeased with Long Yutian's decision to take An Ge into his household. He put his arm around An Ge's waist and said, "I won't bully little Ge'er even if you tell me. The Dragon God has overstepped his bounds."
Looking at Hu Jiu's hands, Long Yutian felt genuinely annoyed with Hu Jiu for the first time. He rolled up his sleeves and said, "Old Hu, what do you mean? Why can't I worry about my sister?"
Seeing the sudden tension between the two, An Ge quickly tried to smooth things over, "Ahem, you're all doing this for my own good. We're all family. The inn isn't open yet, and we don't have much to offer everyone. Su Shen, have you had enough of the show?"
"Haha, this is the first time I've ever seen the Cold-Faced Immortal Lord like this. If those immortals outside saw this, it might become one of the Alliance's top ten wonders of the year."
“If they pay to see the play, I don’t mind letting more people see it.”
Now it was Su Xin's turn to be speechless. "You truly deserve to be An Ge's divine servant." He used to think it was a bit incongruous that Hu Jiu, a person who was like a banished immortal, was always thinking about making money. Now it seems that he truly deserves to be An Ge's divine servant.
Yin Cang, standing to the side, looked at Hu Jiu and Su Xinhe with surprise. Hu Jiu was a different story; this hothead was now acting like his wife was his everything. Su Xinhe, on the other hand, was not an easy person to get along with.
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