"Go, go, go, you ungrateful thing." Wang Lici smacked Ying Yuâan on the head, then looked at Cangping God Emperor, saying, "Old Cang, following me, the future Taoist Master, isnât too degrading for you, is it?"
"Uh... not degrading." Cangping God Emperor shook his head with a blank expression.
Going out today without consulting the Divine Que Diviner was a miscalculation~
"Old Cang, perk up." Wang Lici had no idea what he was thinking, but noticing a slight change in his tone, she immediately beamed and started painting a rosy picture, "In the future, the two of us can team up, travel across various countries and paths, and while our fame hasnât spread too far yet, we can earn what we can. Then weâll save some retirement money for you."
"Well... what you say makes sense." Cangping God Emperor appeared convinced, puffed out his chest and lifted his belly, seemingly invigorated by her, "Alright, from now on, Iâll follow you. Miss Lici, you must look after me a bit."
???!!
Eunuch Old Tan almost spat out his soup, looking at his majesty in disbelief.
Your Majesty, are you that bored, that full with nothing to do? This is a fit of madness induced by extreme ennui~!
"Do you have a place to stay?" Wang Lici asked excitedly, "Where should I find you later?"
"I was just kicked out by relatives, so I donât have a place yet." Cangping God Emperor glanced at Old Tan, "But Old Tan is already looking for a place. Once he finds a fixed residence, Iâll give Miss Lici the address."
"Yes, yes, yes. Once I find a place, Iâll give Miss Lici the address." Old Tan quickly chimed in, his smile impeccable, yet inwardly a thousand alpacas were racing through his mind.
Is His Majesty really going to follow this crazy girl everywhere, conning people?
Just then.
MĂnghĂ o shèngwĂĄng showed up at the Immortal Welcoming Building, having heard the news.
He rudely pushed open the private roomâs door.
Even before entering, his mocking voice echoed inside: "I say, Lici girl, Iâve told you before that the Big Stomach King competition wonât work. In this world, thereâs always a bigger mountain, and the sky is limitless. If youâre too arrogant, you might just meet someone even more outrageous... uh!!!"
Before finishing, his gaze met that of Cangping God Emperor in the room, and the rest of his words got stuck in his throat.
In an instant, MĂnghĂ o shèngwĂĄngâs face changed dramatically, frozen at the door, unsure whether to advance or retreat.
"Heh... hehe~~~ Old..."
He awkwardly raised his hand, just about to greet the Old Ancestor, but was stopped by a single look from the Old Ancestor.
"Oh, Senior Minghao~"
Wang Lici, oblivious to the undercurrents between the two, stood up warmly as soon as she saw him, inviting him in: "What brings you here? Just in time, Iâve got a new plan for the Big Stomach King competition."
As she spoke, she discreetly pulled Cangping God Emperor, reminding him in a whisper, "Old Cang, donât just sit there dumbfounded. You need to be observant in life."
Finishing her reminder, she continued to MĂnghĂ o shèngwĂĄng: "Senior Minghao, let me introduce you to my new partner, Old Cang."
"Old Cang, this Senior Minghao is quite a big deal. Can you guess his surname? Thatâs right, itâs âXuanyuan,â just like that old man in the Divine Que."
"Old Cang, donât put on that aloof face. Weâre âFloating Luo Jing,â here to earn our living. This MĂnghĂ o shèngwĂĄng is the breadwinner of our team. Iâm in talks with him about the naming rights for the Big Stomach King competition at the Immortal Welcoming Building. Heâs our golden patron, so show him some courtesy, say hello."
Floating Luo Jing? Naming rights? Golden patron?
Cangping God Emperorâs mouth twitched, failing to comprehend where this girl got all her fresh lingo.
However, it didnât stop him from understanding her meaning.
At once, he looked at MĂnghĂ o shèngwĂĄng, cooperatively cupping his hands with a smile: "Greetings, MĂnghĂ o shèngwĂĄng."
"No need for formality~" MĂnghĂ o shèngwĂĄng wanted to disappear, his face full of an awkward smile as he quietly retreated, "Enjoy your food and drink~ I suddenly remembered something urgent, I must withdraw now, itâs on my tab today."
Saying so, he turned to leave, as if the place was a pit of fire and knives, unwilling to linger even for a moment.
Unexpectedly, before he could tear open the space, Wang Lici grabbed him: "Senior Minghao, donât leave~ I have a profitable plan to discuss with you."
Wang Lici said, forcing him onto a chair, starting a stream of "blah blah blah" to pitch her idea.
But how could MĂnghĂ o shèngwĂĄng listen?
The presence of Cangping God Emperor was overwhelmingly strong. Under the gaze of his own Old Ancestor, he felt utterly uneasy.
Inwardly, he started to complain.
That dog Sea of Clouds is so unreliable~ Just dumped his apprentice on me and went off to do some mountain-moving and sea-filling labor~
Truly, itâs regretful! Had he known this would happen, he wouldnât have taken on so much responsibility back then.
This girl is pure trouble, ruining several of his projects. Now, with the Old Ancestor present, itâs like shoving him right into the pit~~
The Old Ancestor is such a strict figure~ Itâs over now~ over~