Chapter Two: The Martial World (Part Twelve)
Gu Yanjing was quiet during the meal, and no one in the room dared to make a sound. After the meal, Shen Feng had the banquet removed.
"Your Majesty Lingjun, would you like to accompany His Majesty Zhuque on a stroll around to digest your food? Chen Feng can guide the two Your Majesties."
Shen Feng straightened his purple robe and walked to the center of the main hall.
This is clearly my own territory, so why am I living like a grandson?
"No need, your place is small, I'll just accompany Zhuque for a walk." Lu Lingjun stood up, took Gu Yanjing's hand, and asked him softly, "Want to go for a walk?"
Gu Yanjing yawned, feeling a bit sleepy, but after glancing at the sky, he nodded.
The two left side by side, and the tense immortals in the hall finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Master, is this really His Majesty the Vermilion Bird? He looks so handsome and so light." Qi Yue jumped to Shen Feng's side, curiously watching the two of them from behind.
She had imagined it to be an early deity, or even a high-ranking figure, someone who would be imposing and fierce.
After all, they were all beings that even the demons of the demon realm trembled with fear.
"Of course it is the real Empress Suzaku. Empress Suzaku is the most beautiful woman in the Heavenly Realm. It's just that so many of her are not in the Heavenly Realm, so you juniors have never seen her."
Shen Feng turned around and scolded him, then thought for a moment and sighed, "However, His Majesty has changed a lot over the years, yet he seems to have remained the same."
He still remembered the Vermilion Bird Emperor, who rode a magnificent horse in the Heavenly Realm, swaggering through the streets and no one dared to offend him.
But time flies, and the youthful arrogance that His Majesty once possessed, which even the battlefields of the Demon Realm could not erase, has now succumbed to the passage of time.
"What has changed about His Majesty?" Qi Yue leaned closer and asked curiously.
"Everything has changed." Shen Feng pressed the girl's head back down, gave a casual remark, and turned to leave.
Now that His Majesty has returned, it's uncertain how the situation in the Heavenly Realm will change.
However, judging from the fact that these two are enjoying themselves and have not participated in the war between the Heavenly Realm and the Demon Realm at all, could it be that they really have no intention of getting involved in the situation in the Heavenly Realm?
No, he needs to send a few letters to his old friends.
If His Majesties have any ideas, these former officials will naturally follow them.
Fortunately, these people still visit each other often, so their old bones haven't completely fallen apart.
Later, Qi Yue wanted to follow up and ask when His Majesty the Vermilion Bird and His Majesty Ling Jun became Daoist partners, since there was no record of it in the Heavenly Records.
"Zhuque, do you want to eat lotus pods?" Lu Lingjun glanced over and saw that the lotus pods in the lotus pond in the distance were almost ready to eat, just when the lotus hearts hadn't fully grown yet.
"Eat." Gu Yanjing followed Lu Lingjun's gaze and nodded.
Why not eat it if it's free?
Gu Yanjing found a spot to sit down and wait for Lu Lingjun to pick lotus pods. Lu Lingjun tried to persuade Gu Yanjing to go with him, saying he wanted to kick him into the water if he got the chance.
However, Gu Yan remained unmoved and showed no intention whatsoever of going to play in the water with Lu Lingjun.
Having no other choice, Lu Lingjun flew up to the lotus pond alone to pick lotus pods.
There is a formation that prevents people from flying above the lotus pond. Lu Lingjun's cultivation level is high, so this formation is useless against him, but it may not be effective against others.
"Your Majesty Lingjun, Your Majesty Lingjun, I'm here. Look at me, look at me." Zhang Ling'er had changed into a beautiful dress, restyled her hair, and was wearing an exquisite hairpin. Her ankle was also healed.
The girl, her cheeks slightly flushed, looked up at Lu Lingjun above her, waved excitedly, and her voice was filled with uncontainable joy.
"What's the matter?" Lu Lingjun looked the girl standing on the opposite bank of the lotus pond up and down. Yes, she looked like a girl in love. He wasn't mistaken.
"Is His Majesty Zhu here?" Zhang Ling'er hesitated for a moment, clutching a handkerchief, and looked at Lu Lingjun with expectant eyes.
She was standing short, the lotus leaves were tall, and Zhuque was sitting, so from her angle, she really couldn't see where Gu Yanjing was.
"He's not here." Lu Lingjun turned around and glanced at Gu Yanjing, who was sitting and yawning, without changing his expression.
"Where is His Majesty?" Zhang Ling'er asked, pouting in disappointment, then looking at Lu Lingjun with starry eyes.
"Your Majesty, he is naturally playing chess with Shen Feng," Lu Lingjun said without even thinking.
"Then what are you doing here?" Zhang Ling'er looked at Lu Lingjun suspiciously.
Lu Lingjun was flying in the lotus pond picking lotus pods, and Zhang Ling'er stood beside him, occasionally pointing out which lotus pods were tender and which were too old to eat.
"His Majesty said he wanted to eat lotus pods, so I came to pick a few for him." Lu Lingjun held a handful of lotus pods.
"Your Majesty, tell me, what kind of disciple does Your Majesty prefer?" Zhang Ling'er hesitated for a moment, then asked Lu Lingjun with a blush.
"Disciple?" Lu Lingjun didn't go to Gu Yanjing, but instead flew to Zhang Ling'er's side and casually handed her a lotus seedpod.
Gu Yan glanced at the commotion and heard the conversation clearly. He pursed his lips.
Lu Lingjun is getting more and more like a senile fool; he even gets jealous of a young girl and is wary of her.
"Yes, I grew up listening to stories about His Majesty the Vermilion Bird. I admire His Majesty the Vermilion Bird very much. I want to become His Majesty the Vermilion Bird's disciple. Do you think His Majesty the Vermilion Bird would even consider someone like me?"
Zhang Ling'er, who was usually arrogant and domineering, was surprisingly docile at this moment, having toned down all her fierceness.
“If you continue like this, Zhuque probably won’t like it.” Lu Lingjun shook his head, very seriously, without a trace of guilt in trying to deceive a junior.
Lu Lingjun: A man with a **heart**.
His acting is all about Gu Yanjing, the kind of character who wouldn't even take things back even if they were smashed.
"What kind of juniors does His Majesty the Vermilion Bird like?" Zhang Ling'er lowered her head in disappointment.
“He likes people who are a little stupid and a little arrogant,” Lu Lingjun thought for a moment.
Yes, that's right. Gu Congxin was both stupid and arrogant, and then he got completely crushed by Zhuque.
"What? A little stupider, a little more arrogant? Why does His Majesty like this?" Zhang Ling'er was dumbfounded.
Does His Majesty Suzaku have such unique tastes?
Gu Yanjing listened from afar as Lu Lingjun slandered him, silently making a mental note of it.
"Because it's easy to make a fool of yourself this way, and then Zhuque can have a laugh." Lu Lingjun glanced at the half-eaten lotus seedpod in the girl's hand: "Is the lotus seedpod delicious?"
"It's delicious! No, don't talk nonsense. What kind of person is His Majesty the Vermilion Bird? How could he have such a perverse sense of humor?" Zhang Ling'er nodded. It was indeed quite delicious.
However, after regaining her senses, she immediately took two steps back, distancing herself from Lu Lingjun, and pointed at Lu Lingjun with a serious expression.
This person is His Majesty's Daoist partner, how could he secretly speak ill of His Majesty?
Gu Yanjing, who was standing to the side, nodded after hearing the little girl's words.
Wow, this little girl is protecting herself; she's a really honest person.
It's just a bit stupid.
That's interesting.
"Here's the thing, believe it or not, it's up to you. I'm going to deliver the lotus pods." Lu Lingjun smiled, not taking the girl's accusations to heart.
"Wait a minute, the island lord's study is over here." Zhang Ling'er pointed in the opposite direction, looking at Lu Lingjun's back.
"I need to get something else. You go ahead." Lu Lingjun didn't turn around. He walked to a place where Zhang Ling'er couldn't see him, then used a spell to return to Gu Yanjing's side.
"Zhuque, eat lotus pods. That silly girl has tried them, and they're delicious." Lu Lingjun placed the lotus pods he was carrying on the table, took one out, and handed it to Gu Yanjing.
Gu Yan yawned as he took it.
"You really managed to fool that silly girl. It's a shame you're not a scumbag." Gu Yanjing took a lotus seed, peeled one, and put it in his mouth.
It's quite delicious.
Lu Lingjun opened his mouth and looked at Gu Yanjing.
Gu Yanjing silently fed him one.
Lu Lingjun was satisfied: "What kind of scumbag am I? I only want you, Zhuque."
This one almost killed him; if a few more came, he'd probably be dead by now.
"Heh." That's quite a survival instinct.
"Does the Vermilion Bird want to get involved in matters of the Heavenly Realm?"
Lu Lingjun conjured a jade plate, washed his hands, and peeled lotus seeds for Gu Yanjing. He casually asked her a question, as if he were just having a casual chat.
This is just like an ordinary couple.
“I won’t interfere. My brother has his own plans. If I interfere, I’m afraid it will affect his plans.” Gu Yanjing shook his head.
Lu Lingjun laughed: "Zhuque really trusts His Majesty." Then why is she unwilling to trust him at all?
"That's fine then. How long do you plan to stay in the Heavenly Realm?" Lu Lingjun put the topic aside.
Gu Yanjing thought about Gu Congxin's pitiful strength and said, "Let's leave in a few days. I'm afraid Gu Congxin won't be able to hold on."
Don't go back and find the system gone.
“Then I’ll take you to play for a few more days, or we can go back to the Phoenix Clan.” Lu Lingjun nodded.
"Go back to the Phoenix Clan. I'm currently wanted by the Heavenly Realm, so it's not suitable for me to run around."
The ever-unbridled Emperor Suzaku finally remembered that he was now carrying three wanted posters issued by Emperor Ye Tian.
Sigh, there's nothing I can do about it. Getting too arrogant is what happens.
The two stayed in the pavilion for a while, while Zhang Ling'er rushed off to find Shen Feng, only to discover that she had been tricked by Lu Lingjun. She immediately ran back to Lu Lingjun to demand an explanation.
As a result, Lu Lingjun had already slipped away with Gu Yan in a panic.
After the two ate lotus seeds, Gu Yan suddenly felt sleepy as they walked. Lu Lingjun squatted down and carried him on his back.
"Go to sleep, I'll take you back."
Gu Yan nestled against Lu Lingjun's neck, unconsciously rubbing against him, and closed her eyes peacefully.
Lu Lingjun carried Gu Yanjing slowly along the lotus pond, his steps steady and without any bumps, and Gu Yanjing slept soundly.
However, he hadn't gone far when Zhang Ling'er caught up with him.
The girl was dressed in red, as flamboyant as a steamed crab; she looked fierce, but posed no danger whatsoever.
Zhang Ling'er had just finished her rampage and was about to greet Lu Lingjun's clansmen when she saw the person on Qing's back.
Instantly, it felt like my throat was being choked, and I couldn't make a sound.
Zhang Ling'er glanced at the sleeping Gu Yanjing, then at Lu Lingjun who was carrying someone on his back, and angrily swung her fist at Lu Lingjun.
Lu Lingjun remained expressionless and continued walking with Gu Yanjing on his back.
Zhang Ling'er stared longingly at the sleeping Gu Yanjing, hoping he would wake up and see if she was suitable to be his apprentice, but she was also worried about disturbing his sleep.
She followed them pitifully the whole way until the two left the Eastern Divine Island before she realized what was happening.
The person is gone just like that.
They just left?
They didn't even say hello.
The two did not hide their departure from Shen Feng, the island lord, who quickly arrived. Looking at the beach where only Zhang Ling'er remained, he asked, "Her Majesties have just left?"
Zhang Ling'er nodded listlessly.
"Did Your Majesties give any instructions before they left?" Shen Feng asked again.
"They didn't say a word." Zhang Ling'er recalled, becoming even more unhappy.
"Then let's go back." Shen Feng nodded.
"Wait a minute, Island Lord, do you think His Majesty the Vermilion Bird will accept disciples?" Zhang Ling'er hesitated for a moment, then said shyly, "Disciples like me."
After saying that, she looked at Shen Feng with anticipation.
The girl had a face like a peach blossom. Although she wasn't the most beautiful woman in the celestial realm, she was still quite pretty in her red dress.
His appearance is remarkably similar to that of His Majesty Suzaku when he was young.
However, Shen Feng shook his head: "No."
Zhang Ling'er looked dejected again: "Why doesn't His Majesty accept disciples?"
"Naturally, it's because you're so beautiful. His Majesty Lingjun cherishes His Majesty Zhuque the most, and he'd love to hide him away so no one can see him. How could he let such a beautiful girl like you flit around in front of His Majesty Zhuque?"
Shen Feng gently patted the little girl's head.
This little girl was adorable when she was little, but as she grew up, she was spoiled by her doting father.
He's not very capable, but he has a very strong temper.
"His Majesty Lingjun is so stingy, he even tried to steal His Majesty the Vermilion Bird again." Zhang Ling'er pouted, somewhat disgusted.
"Nonsense, His Majesty Lingjun has always been kind and benevolent," Shen Feng rebuked Zhang Ling'er.
"Then, Island Master, you said His Majesty is a maid who washes feet? I think I could do that too." Surely I could be a maid instead of an apprentice, right?
"Impossible. In order to win the favor of the Vermilion Bird Emperor, His Majesty Lingjun read countless folk tales. Among them were stories about maids and young masters, which His Majesty Lingjun enjoyed very much. So he became a subject of the Vermilion Bird Palace."
Shen Feng paused, then looked at the dumbfounded girl: "Look at your current actions. Aren't they somewhat similar to those of Emperor Lingjun when he was in power? If you approach Emperor Zhuque like this, Emperor Lingjun will see through you at a glance and will definitely be wary of you."
Zhang Ling'er was utterly despondent, and with a visceral clapping, she exclaimed, "What kind of genius is His Majesty Lingjun? He's cleared every path, leaving me with absolutely no way out!"
"Don't even think about His Majesty the Vermilion Bird. His Majesty the Vermilion Bird has a bad temper, and he's not someone you can afford to covet. Besides, he already has a partner, and they're very much in love now. You little girl, you have no chance."
Shen Feng sighed.
His Majesty the Vermilion Bird's appearance is indeed very easy to seduce young girls. Look at all those female immortals who have fallen for him one after another, and then look at him, his junior.
Tsk tsk tsk.
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