Chapter 243 Stop fooling around
Chang Hao really wanted to give away the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, but Yuan Shi had finally managed to put it in Chang Hao's hands, so how could he possibly take it back? In the end, he forced Chang Hao to keep it and turn it into a jade pendant on the corner of his robe.
Tongtian took a closer look at Chang Hao's tiny appearance and was intrigued. His hands were itching to get his hands on him, and his eyes flickered. In the end, he couldn't resist. He boldly grabbed Chang Hao by the armpits, lifted him up, and shook him to his heart's content.
"Hahahaha, I never expected you to be so adorable when you've shrunk. To think that I could raise someone like you, I've really struck gold. I heard that you sit on the throne in the Lingxiao Palace like this too. I hope they don't want to come up and pinch your cheeks?"
Chang Hao stared at the sky in death, "Put me down..."
Who dares? If they want to die, he can make sure they get on the Investiture of the Gods list, and even if they die, they'll still have to work for him.
Tongtian suddenly realized what Chang Hao had been up to by sneaking into the Heavenly Court, so he quickly sent Chang Hao back to the ground and tidied up his somewhat disheveled outer robe.
While tidying up, Tongtian didn't forget to explain: "You know me, I have no resistance to cute things, and I'm used to doing whatever I want."
Chang Hao knew about Tongtian's old habits, and seeing that Tongtian had restrained himself, he let the matter drop. "You came to the Heavenly Court secretly, what bad things are you planning to do?"
If I'm not harboring evil intentions, there's no reason for me to stray from the right path; who would dare to obstruct the way of the sage?
"No," Tongtian immediately denied, but he couldn't be foolish enough to say it outright. "Let me tell you, my second brother's disciples are hilarious. The jade slips you wrote are amazing; every single one of them matches a real person. Only Huanglong is somewhat better. You didn't see how those disciples performed in the illusion array; my second brother's face..."
Tongtian slapped his thigh and laughed uncontrollably, tears welling up in his eyes.
Chang Hao coughed lightly, signaling Tongtian to tone it down. After all, Tongtian was his junior disciple, and nothing had happened yet; this wasn't appropriate.
He glanced guiltily at the jade ruyi at his waist, only to see it flicker and then go out.
Chang Hao couldn't help but chuckle. Was Yuan Shi ashamed to show up?
Seeing that hints were not working, Chang Hao had no choice but to speak up to stop Tongtian, lest he be punished without even realizing it when he returned to Kunlun. "Alright, stop laughing. Give your second brother some face."
"Hmph," Tongtian sat up straight, clearly annoyed with Yuanshi. "I'm here today to announce to you that from today onwards, I will have everything my second brother has. Chang Hao, you can't be biased."
Chang Hao tapped his palm lightly with his fan to savor Tongtian's words. Combining this with what he had heard before, he understood the deeper meaning behind Tongtian's words.
Chang Hao smiled casually. This bear was unparalleled and fearless, and loved to get stuck on trivial matters. The only way to defeat him was to use facts; words were of no use at all.
Thinking of this, Chang Hao suddenly slapped Tongtian's face with his fan.
Tongtian stared blankly, "Why did you hit me?"
"This is your second brother's usual treatment. Didn't you say you wanted it too?" Chang Hao smiled leisurely at Tongtian. "Want it too?"
"No, no, that's not the treatment I want." Tongtian waved his hand, feeling that something was wrong. If his second brother was being slapped in the face every day, how could he possibly be so carefree?
"Is this all the treatment your second brother gets... do you want more?" Chang Hao leaned calmly against the railing. The pond was too dry and the fish weren't fresh enough. Next time, he'd ask the Dragon King to contribute some high-quality fish, and the entire Jade Pool would come alive.
Tongtian gritted his teeth, still feeling that this wasn't right. "I want it." He couldn't let his second brother laugh at him.
Chang Hao just stood there watching him stubbornly deny it, "Fine, I'll let you enjoy it."
With a wave of his hand, many hibiscus fruits appeared on a stone table not far away. "Let's go."
Using the body of the little golden crow, Chang Hao couldn't help but want to eat the Fusang fruit, but peeling it was a difficult task. The little fairy maidens in the palace couldn't withstand the true fire of the sun inside the Fusang fruit after peeling just a few.
It would be easier to peck off the shell with the little golden crow's sharp beak and suck it dry, but Chang Hao didn't like that, and he disliked peeling it himself even more.
We could ask a Quasi-Saint to skin him, but that would be humiliating. It's perfect that Tongtian has delivered himself to us; we should let him skin him to his heart's content today.
Tongtian found a seat, looked at the hibiscus fruit on the table, and said matter-of-factly, "I don't eat this, have something else."
"What are you thinking about?" Chang Hao sat upright on the stone chair, his feet off the ground, and pointed at the hibiscus fruit on the table and the empty jade plate next to it. "What are you standing there for? Peel it! Just fill this jade plate for me."
Tongtian wouldn't think he'd get a share, would he? He won't have time to eat the spiritual fruit.
Tongtian picked up a hibiscus fruit and silently began to peel it, easily filling the jade plate.
Chang Hao waited idly to eat, while Tongtian peeled one piece and ate it. The peeling speed couldn't keep up with Chang Hao's eating speed. The jade plate was not filled at all; it was empty as soon as one piece was eaten.
"Chang Hao, you have to wait until I've peeled it all before you start eating. How can I peel it all the way through like this?" Tongtian felt that Chang Hao was deliberately making things difficult for him.
"That's your problem. Your second brother can do it," Chang Hao said, stating the facts.
Chang Hao smiled. Of course, Yuan Shi could do that. If he was so sickeningly sweet that he couldn't eat anymore, the plate would naturally be full.
It doesn't make sense for Tongtian to have fallen silent; it's impossible...
Tongtian, filled with doubts, continued his work of peeling shells. As he became more skilled, he peeled faster and faster. Although he wasn't physically tired, he felt mentally exhausted for some reason.
However, Chang Hao could eat several in one go...
"Tongtian," Chang Hao suddenly pointed to a pink patch in the distance, "Do you see that peach orchard?"
As Tongtian peeled the hibiscus fruit, he looked in the direction Chang Hao pointed. "I see it." It was a hazy pink expanse; it was impossible not to see it.
"It's the peak blooming season for peaches now, but I'm too lazy to walk. Go pick out a few of the best ones and bring them back to me. I'll take them back to my bedroom to put in a vase later." Chang Hao said, ordering Tongtian to do something again.
Since Tongtian himself delivered himself up for Chang Hao to mess with, Chang Hao naturally wouldn't be polite. He had to mess with him until he wouldn't dare to act recklessly again.
"Me?" Tongtian exclaimed in disbelief. "I've never done this kind of work before."
“I’ve never done it either,” Chang Hao added slowly, twirling his fan. “I heard that the plum grove in Kunlun was planted by your second brother himself? I love plum blossoms the most.”
Tongtian froze, realizing that this was indeed the case.
Tongtian, though defeated, refused to lose face. He got up and went to the Peach Garden, vowing to bring back the best-looking peaches for Chang Hao to admire. How could he lose to his second brother?
Tongtian's figure disappeared into the sea of flowers...
Chang Hao pulled over the jade plate half-covered with hibiscus fruits, ate them one by one without making a sound, and looked forward to what Tongtian would give him in return. He quickly finished off the half-plate of hibiscus fruits that Tongtian had painstakingly peeled...
The three jade scepters at her waist quietly transformed into the Primordial Celestial Venerable, gently embracing Chang Hao from behind.
Chang Hao angrily tapped the hand in front of him with his fan, "Insolence..."
“Hmm, I’ll only be so presumptuous with you.” Yuan Shi replied smoothly. If he had to be so reserved in front of Chang Hao, he would have been out of the loop long ago.
She took out a handkerchief and wiped Chang Hao's fingers, which were slightly stained with hibiscus juice. "You sit still, I'll take care of it."
Yuanshi used his left hand to crack open the hibiscus fruit shell, and with his right hand, he took out the fruit pulp and placed it directly to Chang Hao's lips. "Here, eat it."
Chang Hao: "..."
Yuanshi raised his hand to avoid taking the Fusang fruit, then gently pressed Chang Hao's small hand onto the table with his wide sleeves.
It was really unsightly to be frozen like that, and with his hand being held, Chang Hao quickly snatched the hibiscus fruit from Yuan Shi's fingertip after confirming that no one was around.
"Come..." Yuanshi placed another Fusang fruit in front of Chang Hao.
"Just leave it there," Chang Hao said, unable to bear the sight. Even if someone nearby saw it, they probably wouldn't guess that Yuan Shi, with his aloof and noble demeanor, was actually taking advantage of him. "Don't be so shameless."
"I'm only shameless towards you," Yuanshi replied casually, bringing the Fusang fruit even closer. "Be good, stop fooling around. Eating Fusang fruit is good for you. What, are you only willing to eat the ones Tongtian peels?"
Chang Hao: "..."
Who is it anyway? Stop making a scene.
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