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After all, I've been in this world for so long, I still have quite a few feelings for it.
Fourth, the gourd that automatically generates golden pills. This thing is actually quite valuable. Even in the world of Journey to the West, it would probably be a top-tier treasure, roughly equivalent to a mass production machine for immortals.
Unfortunately, she could also refine it herself, so the importance of this item was greatly diminished.
The last one... that was something Bai Zhi never wanted in the first place: Erlang Shen Yang Jian's Heavenly Eye. It was powerful, but compared to the others, it was not even in the same league.
Chapter 958 Choosing System Rewards and Return
"System... I choose to select my own magic weapon."
Angelica dahurica was the first option I chose. I might still be debating other things, but this was a must-have.
Please select the magic item you currently possess.
"Is there even a need to say it? Choose the diamond bracelet!"
Bai Zhi said without hesitation.
This super-powerful weapon, even if used only as a simple melee weapon, can directly break through the monkey's almost indestructible body, which is immune to physical damage.
Not to mention its powerful special ability, the ability to absorb all things, which even the most powerful gods in Heaven could not defend against.
Not choosing it would be a sign of mental instability.
Clearly, Bai Zhi's thinking is normal, and she will make normal decisions.
[It has been confirmed that the Vajra Bracelet was brought out; there is currently one remaining optional reward slot.]
The system pops up a prompt.
"Well……"
Bai Zhi fell into deep thought, undecided among the remaining rewards.
Finally, after careful consideration, Bai Zhi said to the system, "Then let's choose the access to the Journey to the West world."
The other rewards are all good, but compared to the others, the access to the Journey to the West world is still more cost-effective.
The main reason is that the world of Journey to the West is a higher world, and the resources and characters here are top-notch.
Even though those magical treasures can only be obtained through system tasks, other resources, such as special insights and knowledge, are priceless and can provide her with great assistance.
For example, his alchemy skills were unparalleled even in the Star Iron World.
Not to mention the other knowledge taught by Lao Tzu.
Aside from Laozi, other deities, especially the more powerful ones such as the other two of the Three Pure Ones, Zhen Yuanzi, and Buddha, all bring powerful benefits through their theories and insights.
Besides, it's nice to be able to come back and visit the old man occasionally.
No matter what, Lao Tzu taught me so much, and I was fed the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir like candy; I can't forget my roots.
[Recorded. From now on, the host can freely enter the world of Journey to the West.]
The system notification popped up as usual, confirming the selection of Angelica dahurica.
"Phew... the dust has settled."
After choosing these two rewards, Bai Zhi was also slightly excited; this was a grand slam.
Does the host need to return now?
Bai Zhi glanced at the monkey, smiled, and quietly left. After arriving at a secluded spot, she said to the system, "System, send me away."
A flash of light appeared, and Bai Zhi's figure began to fade before disappearing completely from this space-time.
Where Bai Zhi disappeared, Lao Tzu slowly emerged from the void.
“My disciple, I hope you can practice the way of Yin and Yang balance in your world, and not fail your master’s teachings.”
Laozi sighed, but there was no sadness on his face. Although he could not figure out which of the three thousand worlds Bai Zhi came from, there was one thing he did figure out: the bond between Bai Zhi and his master-disciple relationship had not yet been severed.
Perhaps we will meet again in the future.
Moreover, he hoped to bring his traditions and ideals to another world.
The years began to turn.
“Great Sage, you have come to me to inquire about the whereabouts of True Lord Baizhi, right? Unfortunately, my magical power is too weak to find any trace of him.”
"Sigh... I'm sorry to trouble you, Clairvoyant."
At the South Heavenly Gate, upon hearing the words of the Thousand-Mile Eye, a hint of disappointment inevitably flashed in the monkey's eyes.
Nearly 150 years have passed since he attained Buddhahood. He originally wanted to find Bai Zhi to celebrate his freedom and to imagine his future life.
But when he arrived at Bai Zhi's True Lord's Mansion, he was told by the heavenly soldiers guarding the area that Bai Zhi was not there at all, and that the nine-tailed fox maid was nowhere to be found either.
At the time, he didn't pay much attention and thought that Bai Zhi had taken the maid out for a trip.
After all, it's normal for deities to disappear for a while.
But when he visited again a few years later, he received the same answer, which made him suspicious. He went around asking if anyone had seen Bai Zhi, from those with super hearing to those with super vision, and then to other gods who were good at finding people.
But all they got was the news that they didn't know where Bai Zhi had gone.
Finally, having no other choice, he went to Laozi's Tushita Palace.
There, he received an answer from Lao Tzu.
Angelica dahurica is an existence from three thousand unknown worlds, large and small. If it were not here, it might have returned to its own world.
Three thousand worlds may not sound like much, but it's a figurative number. In reality, there are countless worlds, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, and they are constantly being born and destroyed. It's simply impossible to travel through all the worlds.
“Great Sage, why don’t you wait a little longer? Perhaps the True Lord will return in a few hundred years.”
The all-seeing eye couldn't help but offer a word of comfort: "In the past 150 years, the monkey has come every ten years to ask him if he has seen Angelica dahurica."
Although he really wanted to answer that he had seen it, unfortunately, there was no trace of Angelica dahurica in the Three Realms.
But actually, this is not a big deal, because it is common for immortals to suddenly have an enlightenment and go into seclusion, disappearing for hundreds or even thousands of years.
“Over the years, Erlang Zhenjun and the Third Prince have often come to inquire. I believe that with Baizhi Zhenjun’s character, he would definitely not abandon everyone.”
After thinking for a moment, the all-seeing eye spoke to the monkey, who was clearly in low spirits.
"Thanks, brother. It's nothing. I just wanted to have a drink with Xiaobai."
The monkey sighed and looked up at the sky.
Little White, Little White, where have you gone?
Over the years, Bai Zhi has been helping him, and they meet every now and then; he's gotten used to it.
But now, after so many years of not seeing each other, he has no one to share his joy of regaining his freedom with, and even the best food and wine taste bland.
"Three thousand worlds..."
The word was simply too overwhelming, which immediately dashed his hopes of finding it one by one.
Suddenly, he thought of something.
He remembered that back then, he had received a request to summon a fragment of his spirit, and that request seemed to come from the power of Bai Zhi.
"How come my brain can't remember where that summoning came from?"
The monkey tapped its head. If it could remember the coordinates of the summoning, it might be able to try to break through the boundary and find that world. Perhaps it could find traces of Bai Zhi there.
"Hopefully I'll receive another summoning request."
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Chapter 959 An Accidental Encounter with the Star God
"The familiar ceiling."
Bai Zhi opened her eyes, looked at the antique ceiling above her head, and muttered to herself.
Then, she raised her wrist, and sure enough, the Vajra Bracelet, which looked like a silver bracelet, was quietly placed on her wrist.
The Vajra Bracelet came into this world with her from Journey to the West.
Before she could observe it closely, the phone rang.
"Hey, General, do you really enjoy disturbing people's sleep so early in the morning?"
Upon seeing the name on her phone screen, Bai Zhi answered the call and replied somewhat lazily.
"Hehe, Little Baizhi, don't forget your general coronation ceremony. The ceremony is tomorrow. Come here today to rehearse."
On the other end of the phone, Jing Yuan's voice carried a hint of laughter.
“So fast??”
Bai Zhi was taken aback. "I thought it would take ten days to half a month."
"It's not fast. Including the time given in advance, it's been four or five days, which is enough time for the relevant personnel to arrive and make appropriate arrangements."
"Moreover, we have just achieved a brilliant victory, and it is time to strike while the iron is hot. Those tourists are still staying in Luofu and are also part of expanding our influence."
Jingyuan explained to Baizhi why he wanted to hold this coronation ceremony so quickly.
"Hmm... alright, General, I'll be there in a bit."
Bai Zhi stretched and hung up the phone.
"What a troublesome coronation ceremony."
Bai Zhi felt a bit of a headache. When the time came for the coronation, she would have to be responsible for awarding prizes to those who maintained order in Luofu, and she would inevitably have to say a bunch of high-sounding words.
It's really painful to think about.
Although she didn't really want to do it, Bai Zhi knew that since she had become the general of the Immortal Ship, this was her duty, and that power and responsibility were equal.
Although she strongly suspected that this was originally Jing Yuan's job, and that he had used the coronation ceremony as an opportunity to push the task onto her.
Bai Zhi pushed open the door and came to the entrance.
"Oh? Grandpa, it's you?"
As soon as Bai Zhi opened the door, she saw someone who surprised her.
Isn't this the old man I met that day, the one who seemed to be a balanced destiny walker? How did he end up here?
"Teacher Baizhi, you're awake! This old man just appeared here and said he wanted to visit you. Do you know him?"
Yanqing, who was also guarding the door, quickly explained when he saw Baizhi come out.
"Yes, I know this old man, but sir... do you have the necessary passes this time?"
After confirming with Yanqing, Baizhi turned her gaze to the old man.
She still remembered the scene when the old man was arrested by that swift and elusive inspector from the Earthly Balance Bureau.
This seemingly kind and knowledgeable old man appears to be an illegal immigrant.
"Hehe, young friend, since I've managed to get here, the answer to this question is self-evident. Besides, look over there, isn't that patrolman there too?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi curiously looked behind the old man.
Sure enough, in a pavilion not far from here, the swift and elusive Inspector of the Earthly Balance Division was sitting there quietly drinking tea, occasionally glancing in our direction.
As Bai Zhi looked at the patrolman, the old man stroked his beard and looked Bai Zhi up and down. When he saw the diamond bracelet on Bai Zhi's wrist, his eyes lit up with surprise.
He saw an extremely rich sense of yin and yang balance in the diamond bracelet, as if all the Tao was contained within it, all things were unified, and all things could be encompassed within it.
This made him even more curious; he knew very well that this was definitely not an item made by Bai Zhi.
If Bai Zhi has the ability to create items of this caliber, then she can compete with him for the position of Star God.
The profound understanding of the balance between Yin and Yang in this work was so remarkable that even he was amazed by it.
But this is the key point: is the being who created this bracelet, like myself, the one who gave it to Bai Zhi because of her talent?
"It's also..."
Since the old man has reappeared here, and the patrolman didn't come up to arrest him, it means that maybe it was just a misunderstanding before.
She felt that the old man seemed quite kind, not like those vicious smugglers who were trying to commit crimes on the fairy ship.
More importantly, she didn't know if it was just her imagination, but she always felt that the other person's temperament was very similar to that of Laozi, so she was willing to chat with him.
"Did that old gentleman come to see me because he wanted to have a discussion with me about philosophy?"