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"It's natural."
The green ox nodded slightly, then transformed into a large, robust water buffalo and flew to Laozi's side.
"You scoundrel, you've followed me for so many years, and now you've done something so unruly! You deserve to be punished!"
Although that's what he said, Laozi simply patted the ox's rump, and after that, he casually took out a handful of golden pills and stuffed them into the ox's mouth.
The green ox was overjoyed as it tasted the sweetness of the golden pill in its mouth.
He knew that his master was very satisfied with how well he had completed this mission.
"Master, this Vajra Bracelet, you..."
Bai Zhi also flew to Laozi's side and presented the Vajra Bracelet with both hands.
Unexpectedly, Laozi waved his hand and said, "Although this bracelet is the treasure that helped me achieve enlightenment, it is not of much use now. My disciple, your strength is insufficient, and you will inevitably encounter danger. So, I will give you this bracelet for the time being."
The immortals who overheard this conversation immediately felt a surge of disapproval.
What does it mean to be of little use, and what does it mean to lack strength?
This thing can capture everything, and it's also indestructible as a melee weapon; it's simply a top-tier treasure.
Moreover, how could Bai Zhi be associated with being weak? Putting aside everything else, that move she just made was simply a shameless act.
Moreover, all the immortals in Heaven knew that Bai Zhi had participated in the attack on the Monkey King at Flower Fruit Mountain.
The story of how the Divine Lord killed those demon kings who came to reap benefits was widely known, and it had absolutely nothing to do with his lack of strength.
"Is this what it's like to have connections in high places...?"
Many immortals and gods felt a pang of envy, wishing they were the ones standing there.
"what?"
Bai Zhi paused for a moment, "Master, isn't this a bit inappropriate...?"
"It's alright, it's just a small bracelet, and it's only for your temporary use."
Laozi reached out and touched the Vajra Bracelet. The bracelet immediately flew into the air and landed on Baizhi's wrist. It then slowly shrank and finally turned into an exquisitely crafted silver bracelet on her wrist.
Chapter 830 The Alliance of Fathers' Worries
Looking at the silver bracelet on her wrist, Bai Zhi scratched her head. She really hadn't expected that this thing would end up in her hands.
It should be noted that the Vajra Bracelet was the treasure that Laozi (Taishang Laojun) used to attain enlightenment. It can be said that this thing is the most powerful magic weapon in Laozi's possession.
Well... at least that's what she knows, but who knows if the Supreme Lord Laozi, this master craftsman, has created an even more powerful magic weapon.
This thing can collect all things. In the original story, the Green Ox Demon used the Vajra Bracelet to collect the weapons of Sun Wukong and the many reinforcements he had invited, causing great trouble for Sun Wukong and his companions.
Sun Wukong invited Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, Nezha, the Fire God, and the Water God, among others, but none of them could defeat him.
Although the Buddha knew the origin of the Green Ox Demon, he could not directly intervene. He only sent eighteen Arhats with eighteen golden elixir sand to help, but the golden elixir sand was also taken away by the Vajra Bracelet.
Finally, under the guidance of the Eighteen Arhats, Sun Wukong invited Laozi (Taishang Laojun), who used his banana leaf fan to subdue the Vajra Bracelet, thus defeating the Green Ox Demon and taking back the Vajra Bracelet.
There were 18 grains of golden cinnabar, each capable of transforming into a mountain of gold. This stuff could only hold the Green Ox Demon captive for a short time, but in the end, the golden cinnabar was still taken away by the Vajra Bracelet.
You can imagine how terrifying this thing is.
With this thing in hand, if Bai Zhi wanted to cause trouble, she could immediately become the fourth most troublesome person in Heaven, and even the number one, far surpassing Yang Jian, the Monkey King, and Nezha.
"Tsk, if I went to the Type-Moon world, I'd probably become the bane of Gold Pikachu, taking down as many Noble Phantasms as I wanted."
Stroking the bracelet in her hand, Bai Zhi thought silently.
Unfortunately, this thing only has the function of collecting and storing data, and it lacks a certain cool factor.
"Disciple, remember to return to the Tushita Palace to attend classes often."
Lao Jun raised his whisk and spoke to Bai Zhi with a kind smile.
Bai Zhi immediately snapped out of her daze and nodded hastily, "I understand, Master. I will definitely go back to listen to the lectures when I have time."
"Well, children can be taught."
Lao Jun nodded, said nothing more, and rode away on auspicious clouds with his green ox.
All the immortals respectfully called out in unison, "Respectfully seeing off the Supreme One."
After Laozi's figure completely disappeared, someone Baizhi didn't expect approached.
"Bai Zhi, you've really done something amazing this time! You've given Laozi's magic weapon to me. My goodness, you have no idea how envious those immortals are."
"Hey, Nezha, you actually came this time? I didn't see you before!"
Bai Zhi looked at Nezha who was approaching in surprise. She hadn't seen this Great God of the Three Altars and Seas when she was fighting the monkey.
"Hey, I stayed in the back. I didn't rush to the front at all. After all, I had that thing on me. What if it got taken away? I don't want that guy Li Jing to take it back."
Nezha said matter-of-factly.
Bai Zhi raised an eyebrow. "You actually carry that thing with you all the time?"
Nezha shrugged. "Of course, I wouldn't feel at ease leaving this thing anywhere. I can only feel at ease if I carry it with me at all times."
"Hmm...that's understandable. But Nezha, speaking of which, where's Li Tianwang? I haven't seen him these days. You wouldn't happen to be..."
Bai Zhi made a throat-slitting motion.
She felt that given Nezha's hatred for Li Jing, he might actually do something like killing him.
After all, Nezha had long lost his father, and Li Jing was merely Tato, his true father.
“Hey,” Nezha waved his hand, then casually set up a barrier before saying, “Killing him isn’t necessary. He’s a Heavenly King after all. If I kill him, the Heavenly Court won’t forgive me.”
"Why haven't we seen Li Tianwang these past few days?"
Bai Zhi found it strange. If Nezha didn't kill Li Jing, then Li Jing, the military commander, should have been involved in dealing with the Green Ox when he came down to the mortal realm. How come he couldn't even see him?
"hey-hey."
Nezha laughed, "I didn't kill him, but I'll challenge him to a duel whenever I'm free."
“I’ve challenged him to a duel dozens of times in the past few days.”
"It's normal for a famous Heavenly King to have a friendly spar, right?"
As Nezha spoke, he started laughing at himself.
Bai Zhi remained silent, but instead gave a thumbs up. How could she not understand Nezha's words? What was this "sparring"? It was actually just beating each other up.
The name Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, sounds very impressive. He is the commander-in-chief of the Heavenly Army, the Grand Marshal who subdues demons, and the great guardian deity of the Jade Emperor. He commands heavenly soldiers and generals and maintains peace and stability in the Three Realms.
However, the Heavenly King Li Jing himself was not particularly strong in martial arts. He was more of a commander, and when fighting alone, he relied on the pagoda to suppress enemies.
Nezha, on the other hand, embodies extreme individual combat prowess.
Although Nezha is the weakest of the three troublemakers in Heaven, it doesn't mean he's weak.
On the contrary, he can be described as a typical pay-to-win player, with a lot of magical treasures, such as the Universe Ring, the Hun Tian Ling, as well as the Demon-Slaying Sword, the Fire-Tipped Spear, and the Wind and Fire Wheels.
With three heads and six arms, they've acquired a plethora of magical treasures.
Li Jing, as a commander, was no match for Nezha at all.
"So what is Li Tianwang's current situation?"
Bai Zhi still asked out of curiosity.
"What else can I do? I beat him up every three days and every five days. That old man is now so badly beaten that he stays indoors all the time, with a bruised and swollen face."
"But that old guy is quite concerned about his reputation. After I beat him up like this, he claimed to be ill to His Majesty. Isn't that hilarious?"
"sharp."
Angelica dahurica was generous with its praise.
"Hehe, it's all thanks to you, Baizhi. Let's go for a drink sometime. I recently got my hands on some fine wine, it tastes really good. Brother Yang from Guanjiangkou also said that his mother wants to invite you to her home for some of her signature dishes."
Bai Zhi nodded repeatedly, "I will go, I will go. How can I not go when Brother Yang invites me?"
"But Nezha, Li Tianwang is a man of deep thoughts. Aren't you afraid that this might cause problems?"
Bai Zhi still felt uneasy. Li Jing was, after all, a Heavenly King; there was no guarantee he wouldn't have some hidden plans.
"What problems could there be? He's weaker than others, so he can only suffer. Unless he's willing to swallow his pride and beg for another pagoda, he'll never be able to turn things around."
"Unfortunately, based on my understanding of him, making him lose face would be worse than taking his life."
Nezha said matter-of-factly.
Even if he doesn't acknowledge this father, he's known this man all too well after following him for so many years, which is why he dared to hit him.
At least he wouldn't dare go out with a bruised and swollen face.
After all, if he were recognized, his reputation would be ruined.
Unless Li Jing can heal his disheveled appearance, which is soaked in magic and hard to conceal, he won't have the mind to go out.
Chapter 831 Unlocking the Shadow of the Great Sage
"True Lord, True Lord."
Bai Zhi had just finished her class and was about to enter her residence when she was suddenly stopped by someone.
"Hmm? Is there something you need?"
Bai Zhi turned around and looked at the simply dressed immortal. Judging from his attire, he was probably a subordinate of some great immortal's abode.
"True Lord, may we speak in private?"
The man rubbed his hands together and said cautiously.
"Why? Could it be something shameful?"
"Oh dear, that can't be... It's just that my master is seriously ill, so he sent me to ask you to come and treat him."
When Bai Zhi asked him this, the man looked left and right, and only after confirming that no one was passing by did he whisper what he had said.
"A serious illness? Is that something that can't be said? Why are you being so secretive?"
Bai Zhi was somewhat puzzled. This was the Heavenly Court, not the mortal realm. How could immortals possibly contract venereal diseases? What was so hard to say?
"If you don't explain clearly, I won't go."
"This……"
The man gritted his teeth, remembering Bai Zhi's reputation in the Heavenly Court and his master's earnest hopes, and decided to tell the truth.
"My lord, my master is Li Tianwang. He has recently been seriously injured due to some matters, so he would like to ask you to go to the Heavenly King's Palace to treat him."
"what?"
Bai Zhi was taken aback. "Li Tianwang?"
"That's right, that's right, it's Li Tianwang, Zhenjun. May I come with you to the Heavenly King's Palace? The Heavenly King has been seriously injured recently and is unable to come out to see people, so he sent me instead."
Hearing this, Bai Zhi felt a little uncomfortable. She had only listened to Nezha's story about his father as a joke, but now this joke had actually come to her.
"Oh dear, the Heavenly King is seriously injured. No wonder we didn't see him when His Majesty summoned all the immortals to the mortal realm last time. But didn't the Great God of the Three Altars and Seas show him any care? That shouldn't be the case."
Bai Zhi pretended not to know about the father and son's situation and asked in a curious tone.
Upon hearing this, the man coughed lightly, “True Lord, the Third Prince has been extremely busy lately and has difficulty finding the time. Moreover, the Third Prince is not skilled in healing arts, so even if he had the time, it would be of no use.”
"That's why the master specifically asked me to invite the True Lord."
“How can this be? I’ll go and call Nezha right away, and then I’ll go with him to visit the Heavenly King. My father is seriously ill, how can he stay away? That would be too unfilial.”
"No, no, please don't!!"
The man exclaimed in horror, "If Nezha is summoned by Bai Zhi and finds out what the Heavenly King entrusted to him, then neither he nor the Heavenly King will have a good outcome."
"The Heavenly King is showing compassion for the Third Prince. Please don't say anything, please don't say anything..."
That person almost knelt down before Bai Zhi.
"Oh well... since that's how it is..."
Bai Zhi looked troubled, just as she was thinking about how to refuse, when she heard a loud shout coming from not far away.
"You're fake!"