Chapter 2679 - 2677: Heart of the Saint

Chapter 2679: Chapter 2677: Heart of the Saint

The Emperor Gouchen shouted in the sky, "In front of a Saint, how dare you act recklessly!"

He raised his hand and pointed, instantly confining the space around Yang Tianyou and Yunhua Immortal.

The others also breathed a sigh of relief, thinking secretly that with Saint Nuwa here, it wasn’t a time to die.

If blood were shed, it would be awkward both for the Saint and Wuzhuang Temple.

Wen Jie took the Pipa Hook from the Heavenly Prison and immediately hooked the two by their pipa bones, taking them away.

Zhen Yuanzi of Wuzhuang Temple greeted Saint Nuwa, "Lady, since you’ve made a rare appearance, why not come down for a cup of tea before leaving?"

Empress Nuwa clasped her hands in approval and descended into Wuzhuang Temple with her attendants.

Lin Yingying watched as the Pipa Hook passed through Yunhua Immortal’s pipa bone, staining her white clothes with blood, and couldn’t help but rise to the sky, shouting at Wen Jie, "Lord Wen Xing, if you’re going to arrest people, just arrest them. Why resort to such cruel methods?"

Wen Jie, thinking Lin Yingying was an insignificant loose cultivator, furrowed his brows and scolded, "Who do you think you are, daring to lecture your grandpa?"

Wen Zhong hurried over with others, slapped his son across the face, and scolded him, "You blind fool, don’t you recognize Master-uncle Yunxiao?"

In her past life, Lin Yingying was a direct disciple of Sky-reaching Hierarch in the Sect of Severance.

Wen Zhong was merely a disciple of the Golden Spirit Holy Mother. In terms of seniority, he should respectfully call Lin Yingying Master-uncle.

Wen Jie, frightened, quickly clasped his fists in apology, "Forgive me, Master-uncle. I’ll switch them to the ropes immediately!"

He took the Immortal Binding Rope and promptly removed the Pipa Hooks from Yunhua and Yang Tianyou.

Lin Yingying took out a pill and gave one each to Yunhua and Yang Tianyou.

Though their faces were pale, they didn’t forget propriety and hurriedly clasped their fists in salute to Lin Yingying.

Lin Yingying asked Wen Zhong, "Old Grand Tutor, if you return to face the Jade Emperor, please speak kindly on their behalf and ensure their lives are safe."

Wen Zhong assured with clasped fists, "Rest assured, Master-uncle, when I return, I’ll ensure the whole Thunder Department protects their lives."

Lin Yingying nodded, exchanged salutes with them, and headed back to Long Fei.

Sun Wukong saw her, leapt out, and shouted at Long Fei, "Brother Long, since you’re here, why hide outside? Made me look for you everywhere!"

"There were too many people inside just now, so we stayed outside for a while!"

Long Fei laughed, explaining as Sun Wukong dragged him inside.

Wen Jie glanced down from the sky, whispering to his father, "Father, isn’t Master-uncle Yunxiao not listed on the Investiture of the Gods? How is she reborn into a human? Her husband seems quite significant?"

Wen Zhong scolded, "You’ve been dull on the Heavenly Prison Star too long, unaware of outside matters. Yunxiao Fairy’s husband was personally appointed by the Jade Emperor as the Eastern Emperor and is a sworn brother of Sun Wukong and Zhen Yuanzi. Even the Jade Emperor gives him some face."

"Goodness!"

Wen Jie clicked his tongue, thinking how fortunate his father intervened, or he would have caused a major disaster.

The Emperor Gouchen followed Nuwa to the banquet, leaving the three marshals, led by Tianyou, to return and report.

Zhen Yuanzi’s ginseng fruit consumption had been high recently. With the friends gathered here, he had his young servant drum up some ginseng fruit for hospitality.

Even the attendants of Nuwa, Lady Su, and Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady received a piece each.

Lady Nuwa jokingly remarked, "Brother Dao has become especially generous lately; it wasn’t easy to eat a ginseng fruit before!"

Zhen Yuanzi and everyone laughed heartily, and no one thought again about Yang Tianyou’s couple’s affairs.

Saving the two was merely to make Yang Jian anxious to return.

Now that the situation is settled, the Jade Emperor will certainly punish the couple harshly.

Once Yang Jian finds out, he will surely return.

Both sides benefit and naturally won’t dispute further.

The only ones suffering are Yang Tianyou and his wife, who just saw daylight but were caught again within three days.

Feeling down, Lin Yingying ate a piece of ginseng fruit. It had turned sour after being stored for too long, and taking it away was impossible.

She worriedly asked Long Fei, "Is Yunhua Fairy really alright?"

Long Fei shook his head with a reassuring smile, "No worries; their fate is unbroken, they’ll turn peril into safety in the future."

Lin Yingying nodded, feeling an affinity with Yunhua Fairy at first sight.

Lady Nuwa sat at the head, like the moon surrounded by stars, while all the renowned Immortals toasted and saluted her.

Even Sun Wukong, who usually loved excitement, behaved extra properly without a hint of mischief.

Long Fei drank solo, and upon looking up, noticed Lady Nuwa staring at him.

Her eyes, seemingly amused, made him wonder what she was thinking.

The heart of a saint is difficult to fathom.

Especially this female saint, whose temperament differs entirely from other saints.

Long Fei obediently raised his glass to Lady Nuwa.

Lady Nuwa smiled and said, "As the head of the Demon Clan, it’s surprising that you don’t manage the antics of the Ancient Demon Clan in the borderlands?"

The crowd fell silent, focusing on Long Fei.

Some envied, thinking how honorable it must be for a saint to initiate conversation with Long Fei.

Others took a schadenfreude delight, believing Long Fei would face the saint’s displeasure with no pleasant outcome.

Long Fei thought, "Aren’t you the Demon Clan’s saint yourself?"

Why aren’t you dealing with it, but instead asking me?

Yet he smiled and responded to Lady Nuwa, "Lady, I’m wrongly accused. I’ve already dispatched Liangshan Island’s main force to handle the border issue. But Liangshan Island’s strength alone is insufficient. Perhaps the Lady could bestow one or two magical treasures as support."

The crowd tensed, internally noting how bold the Eastern Emperor was to request things from a saint.

Even Sun Wukong nervously tried to signal Long Fei from the side.

Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady interjected, "How dare you request from the Lady, have you eaten a leopard’s courage?"

Long Fei chuckled, "Mysterious Lady’s words are incorrect, it’s for the peace of the Immortal Realm. It’s just a loan, not a demand."

"Smooth talker!"

The Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady was about to reprimand, but Lady Nuwa stopped her, smiling at Long Fei, "Does the Emperor have such poor memory? Haven’t I already given you a magical treasure? Has the Emperor forgotten?"

Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady interjected, "Yes, yes, our Empress Palace’s Precious Lotus Lantern is still in your hands! If you don’t want it, return it immediately!"

Long Fei slapped his forehead, feigning ignorance, "Oh dear, I’ve been so busy, I really forgot. The Lady, foreseeing events, gave the treasure early, and I haven’t had a chance to thank you. Here and now, I’ll penalize myself three cups to express my gratitude for the Lady’s great kindness."

He poured and drank three cups.

Clearly, he was determined not to return the Precious Lotus Lantern.

Kunpeng Ancestor nearly burnt him to death with it; after much difficulty, he won it, so how could he easily return it?

Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady complained to Nuwa, "Lady, you must teach this crafty fellow a lesson."

But Nuwa lightly laughed, "With the Demon Clan in turmoil, as a saint of the Demon Clan, I should contribute. Let the Eastern Emperor use the Precious Lotus Lantern for now, and I’ll reclaim it later."

Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady stamped her foot, eyeing Long Fei, "Lucky you."

"The Lady’s magnanimity, I thank the Lady on behalf of the people of the Three Realms!"

Long Fei cheerfully saluted, glanced at Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady, and slightly curled his lips.

Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady raised her chin, indicating, "What can you do to me?"