CHAPTER 551: CHAPTER 489, JADE EMPEROR TAKES A LOAN

Wuzhiqi’s lips twitched. Aren’t the Judicial Celestial Gods none other than Zhao Gongming and his kin? He slapped Sun Wukong on the head and reprimanded: "Stop talking nonsense! If your words reach their ears, even I can’t save you."

Sun Wukong immediately leapt back, tiptoed, and complained, "Big brother, why did you hit me?"

"Zhao Gongming, Yun Xiao, Kong Xuan, Golden Peng, Wuyun Immortal, Golden Ring Immortal, these six are the Judicial Celestial Gods. The ones you mentioned, Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, Nezha, Ao Bing, are just Assistant Gods."

Sun Wukong opened his mouth wide in shock. What? Yang Jiao and Yang Jian are just Assistant Gods? Then how powerful must Zhao Gongming and the other Judicial Celestial Gods be?

Immediately curious, Sun Wukong asked, "Big brother, compared to you, who is more powerful among the Judicial Celestial Gods?"

Wuzhiqi puffed out his chest and chuckled, "Back in the day, they were chased away by me like scared rats, and even now, we are evenly matched!"

Sun Wukong nodded continuously, understanding the Monkey Clan’s way of thinking very well. Being evenly matched actually meant not being able to defeat them, the same went for himself, Yang Jian, and Yang Jiao.

Wuzhiqi asked, "What did you see Yang Jiao and the others doing?"

"I had a fight with them recently, it was a very close match. They are all rare heroes, so your brother Sun wants to make friends with them."

Wuzhiqi laughed and said, "Making more friends benefits you, as Emperor Gouchen used to say, ’More friends, more paths; every path a shortcut.

I’ll have them look for you tomorrow."

Sun Wukong quickly tiptoed and bowed, chuckling, "Thanks, big brother!"

...

Inside the Heavenly Court, Bai Jin slowly walked, and every Immortal God he passed respectfully bowed to him; Bai Jin smiled and nodded in return.

Soon Bai Jin arrived outside a brand new Divine Palace, with the palace plaque bearing three large characters: Purple Dew Palace. Two rows of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals stood guard, with a Heavenly General leading the team.

Upon seeing Bai Jin approach, the Heavenly General rushed forward apologetically and bowed deeply, saying respectfully, "Sha Lan pays his respects to Emperor!"

Bai Jin paused his steps, looked at the big-bearded Heavenly General thoughtfully, and said, "Your surname is Sha?"

"Yes!"

Bai Jin patted Sha Lan on the shoulder, chuckling, "Do well, I have high hopes for you!"

An excited Sha Lan got flustered and exclaimed, "Yes! Yes! Thank you, Emperor, I will definitely try my best."

"Is the Jade Emperor available?"

"The Emperor is currently inside the Purple Dew Palace."

"Please go ahead and report my arrival."

General Sha Lan immediately stepped aside respectfully, saying, "Your Majesty has decreed that Emperor Gouchen may enter the Purple Dew Palace directly without reporting."

"Thank you, General!" Bai Jin proceeded towards the Great Hall.

General Sha Lan turned and resumed his original position, standing up straight with a spirited gaze filled with excitement; Emperor Gouchen had said he had high hopes for him.

Bai Jin passed through a corridor, entering into the courtyard within, where several large trees were planted and a small pond rippled, with flowers and divine herbs neatly arranged.

The Jade Emperor was lying on a lounge chair by the pond, with a table nearby fully laden with fine wines and dishes.

The small square in front was bustling with joyous music and dance, Goddesses playing music, and Fairies dancing.

Upon seeing Bai Jin enter, the Jade Emperor waved his hand and said, "Everyone, you may leave."

Immediately, the music and dancing ceased; all the Fairies and Goddesses stood and respectfully bowed, saying, "Yes!" and respectfully withdrew.

Bai Jin walked up to the table and chairs, bowing and saying, "Paying respects to Uncle Master～"

The Jade Emperor sat upright, beckoned with his hand, and chuckled, "Bai Jin, come sit! Join me for a few drinks."

Bai Jin walked up to the Jade Emperor and sat down, smiling and said, "Uncle-Master is here enjoying drinks and admiring dance and music, how comfortable it is, truly enviable even to the Immortal Gods!"

The Jade Emperor laughed heartily and said, "Taking the opportunity while Hao Tian and Turquoise Pool are not around, I naturally need to indulge properly, otherwise when they return, I’ll be out of play.

By the way, do you, my Disciple Nephew, have something to discuss?"

"Uncle-Master, the Third Prince of the West Sea, Ao Lie, is about to have a grand wedding, are you aware of it?"

Jade Emperor smiled and said, "Of course, I am aware, I have already prepared a gift, and will have Taibai send it when the time comes."

Bai Jin hesitated and then spoke, "Uncle-Master, there’s something I want to discuss with you."

The Jade Emperor confidently said, "If you have something to say, just say it, why beat around the bush?"

"The West Sea may harbor different intentions."

"Oh? What makes you say that?"

"From my observations, the West Sea seems to be in contact with Buddhism, Your Majesty should be wary of the West Sea."

The Jade Emperor frowned and asked sternly, "Do you have evidence?"

Bai Jin shook his head and said, "No, it’s only a suspicion of mine at the moment."

The Jade Emperor relaxed and laughed heartily, "Nephew Disciple, it’s good to stay alert, for the Primordial World is unpredictable, and only by remaining vigilant can one live longer and better.

However, let me teach you another lesson, Uncle-Master. It’s fine to be vigilant, but not to the point where one is overly cautious. Excessive vigilance can cause problems in one’s Heart Realm and ruin relationships with others.

For instance, your baseless suspicion of the West Sea Dragon Palace, if the West Sea Dragon King were to find out, wouldn’t this push the West Sea Dragon Palace towards Buddhism?"

Bai Jin nodded and said, "I understand the principle, but I still feel somewhat uneasy."

The Jade Emperor laughed heartily, "I think you are just too tense. Come have a few drinks with me, and with a few sips, all worries will disappear."

"Uncle-Master, about the matter of the West Sea..."

"Don’t worry! Your Uncle-Master is here!"

Bai Jin could only lift his wine cup and say, "I toast to you, Uncle-Master!"

...

After three rounds of drinking, the Jade Emperor put his arm around Bai Jin’s shoulders and whispered, "Little Disciple Nephew, there’s another favor I need to ask of you."

"Uncle-Master, we shouldn’t even talk about asking favors among us, whatever I can do, I’ll certainly do my utmost."

The Jade Emperor gleefully said, "Disciple Nephew, you are magnanimous! Rest assured, this task is a simple effort for you."

Bai Jin curiously asked, "Uncle-Master, what exactly is it?"

The Jade Emperor seemed a bit embarrassed and remarked, "Uncle-Master’s days have been tough! When Hao Tian and Turquoise Pool went down to the Lower Realm, they took almost all the money, leaving me with just a little money for expenses. Even hosting a banquet requires pinching every penny, I almost wish I could split a Xuanhuang Coin in half to spend."

Bai Jin tentatively asked, "So, Uncle-Master, are you looking to borrow money?"

The Jade Emperor laughed heartily, "To take a loan, it’s a loan.

I plan to borrow some Mystic Gold Coins from the bank, and definitely repay it when Hao Tian returns."

Bai Jin puzzled, said, "Your Majesty wants to take a loan, just directly find Gu Liang, can she even stop you?"

The Jade Emperor coughed and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I have already taken loans from her three times, and now she actually rejects my loan, saying there’s a problem with my credit score.

I don’t understand all that, but I feel she’s doubting my credibility."

Bai Jin looked at the Jade Emperor speechlessly, realizing that you have even scared the bank with the loans, he could only explain, "Uncle-Master, the bank has its rules; if previous loans are not repaid, it’s difficult to take out new ones."