Chapter 15: The Return of Earth Bodhisattva, A New Beginning for the Three Departments!_1

"Go back and tell that person this: I've received the gift."

"We're square with this matter."

After receiving the Tianxiang token, Chen Chang'an spoke to the message-bearing ghost soldier.

Yuan Qing, the Fragrance Master, undoubtedly had pure intentions in trying to save Dao. She simply couldn't bear to see her former lover suffer.

However, the people behind her were not so pure.

The gift of a warm jade from the heavenly pool must have been maneuvered by others in the Tianxiang Pavilion. This was something Chen Chang'an refused to believe otherwise.

But that had nothing to do with him.

The world is vast and he had no specific grudges with the Tianxiang Pavilion.

A trade, when appropriate, is no big deal.

"Yes, my lord."

The ghost soldier bowed respectfully before exiting the hall.

"Anything else?"

Chen Chang'an turned to the three Black Impermanence and asked.

"My lord, there is nothing else."

Black Impermanence trio shook their heads.

However, the very moment they finished, as if recalling something, they spoke again.

"Ah, that's right. We forgot to tell you, my lord."

"We received a message from the Son of Heaven."

"In three days, the Heavenly Dao Sea is hosting the Hundred Sects Conference. If you have the time, you are invited to represent the Hall of Reincarnation."

"The Son of Heaven wanted to get your opinion."

Having said this, Black Impermanence trio stepped aside, waiting for Chen Chang'an's response.

The Hundred Sects Conference in three days?

Chen Chang'an was aware of this event. Traditionally, it took place every thousand years on the first September 9th.

At the moment, it was the sixth day of the first September in a thousand years.

"You can respond to the Son of Heaven later and tell him I agree."

Chen Chang'an thought for a moment and said.

He had some business at Heavenly Dao Sea in a few days. The trip would not be inconvenient and attending this so-called Hundred Sects Conference is feasible.

"In a while, ask someone to rebuild the 'Hall of Earthly Tranquility'."

Chen Chang'an then added after a moments' thought:

"Also, grant Earth Bodhisattva authority to choose fifty people from among the Yin Administration under the command of Yin Commander and Judge to serve as the foundation."

"The specific rules can be as they were before."

"Also, extend my order. From now on, the 'Nether Sea' area is managed by the 'Hall of Earthly Tranquility'."

"Besides safeguarding 'Nether Sea', the 'Hall of Earthly Tranquility' can report directly to me."

"Did you understand what I said?"

"Yes, my lord."

Upon hearing this, the three Black Impermanence bowed respectfully and took their leave.

Once they were gone, Chen Chang'an moved and left the Emperor Song Hall.

.....

At the same time, in the Soul Detainment Hall outside of the Emperor Song Hall.

Mao Ruxue looked somewhat worried, pacing around the room and frequently glancing toward the direction of the Emperor Song Hall with a slightly anxious expression.

It wasn't until a while later that she finally saw the three Black Impermanence emerge from inside.

"I'm honored to meet the three great officials of the Yin administration."

Upon seeing the trio, Mao Ruxue rushed forward to greet them.

"Sister Earth Bodhisattva, no need to be so formal, we can't handle it like this."

Seeing Mao Ruxue bowing, the three Black Impermanence immediately stopped her.

In particular, the City God moved the quickest.

It was apparent to anyone that wasn't blind - Emperor Song was inclined toward Earth Bodhisattva.

Not only did he bestow upon her two supreme divine skills, but he also allocated the 'Nether Sea' under her authority.

Such an honor was rare! Without exaggeration, it wouldn't be long before this young Earth Bodhisattva rose to their level.

One could grasp the situation by observing the current Black and White Impermanences!

"Sister Earth Bodhisattva, if you don't mind, you can just call me senior sister."

"I really can't be addressed as 'my lord'."

[White Impermanence] stepped forward and spoke to Mao Ruxue in a congenial manner.

Senior... sister?

Upon hearing [White Impermanence]'s words, Mao Ruxue's brains nearly short-circuited.

She never would have imagined that, simply because she made one trip to Emperor Song's palace,

this [White Impermanence], who usually seemed so mighty, would actually allow herself to refer to herself as her senior sister?

Could someone please tell me what on earth has gone on here?

Eh?

Wait, "senior sister" to the Impermanence of the Underworld?

Suddenly, Mao Ruxue had a revelation.

Everybody knew that out of the three great Officiants of the Underworld of Emperor Song's Palace, [Black Impermanence] and [White Impermanence] were both disciples of [Emperor Song].

They were the direct disciples within [Emperor Song]'s own lineage,

having followed him since he was known as the [Earth Bodhisattva].

The relationship between these two and [Emperor Song] is not of discipleship, yet closer than that of a master and disciple.

One thing is certain, for quite a long time now, these two have been treating [Emperor Song] as their master.

So, now that White Impermanence is insisting that I call her senior sister, is she implying that I've indirectly become a disciple of [Emperor Song] too?!

At this moment, Mao Ruxue was so excited, words were inadequate to express her feelings.

Becoming [Emperor Song]'s disciple, that's what countless individuals have dreamt of but cannot attain in these recent ten years,

yet now that blessing had fallen upon her.

Anyone in her shoes would be so excited that they would lose sleep, right?

"Yes, senior sister."

Having reconciled these ideas, Mao Ruxue relaxed somewhat, then smiled slightly at White Impermanence.

"Senior Brother Hei?"

Then, she cast her eyes towards [Black Impermanence].

She was about to call him Senior Brother Hei as well.

"Hold, hold, hold …!"

"Lady [Earth Bodhisattva], that won't do."

However, just as Mao Ruxue was about to call out, [Black Impermanence] hurriedly stopped her.

Black Impermanence spoke in his characteristic raspy and anxious voice:

"Lady [Earth Bodhisattva], how you address my sister and I is none of my business."

"But don't address me like that. Let's keep things formal between us all."

"To me, you calling me Senior Brother just doesn't feel right."

At this moment, he had an intuition which could be regarded as a sixth sense.

[Black Impermanence] had a feeling that if he answered to Earth Bodhisattva's address of Senior Brother,

Then within one day, he would definitely encounter great calamity!

A calamity like a sea of blood!

A calamity that one couldn't save himself from!

So, he truly didn't dare to accept the title of "Senior Brother"!

"Oh, okay, it was my oversight."

Mao Ruxue seemed a little dazed, not really understanding why.

Not only was she puzzled, but [White Impermanence] was also quite confused.

Because when she had just had Mao Ruxue call her 'Senior Sister', she did not feel any so-called sixth sense indicating danger.

Nevertheless, she couldn't disregard [Black Impermanence]'s words.

People with their level of cultivation inherently possessed a certain ability to sense and avoid danger.

[Black Impermanence]'s foreboding was not baseless.

As a result, [White Impermanence] also gave up on having Mao Ruxue address her as 'Senior Sister' .

Of course, the change in title did not affect her care for Mao Ruxue.

Next, the three of them, including [Black Impermanence], relayed all the orders that Chen Chang'an had issued to Mao Ruxue.

They also told her that if she encountered any issues usually, she could consult any one of them.

If they had knowledge about it, the three of them would do their utmost to aid her.

Mao Ruxue dutifully thanked them for every one of their words.

That night, Mao Ruxue spent the night at the [Hall of Reincarnation].

This was the first time she had spent the night at the Hall of Reincarnation after joining them.

Mao Ruxue had thought about spending the night here before, but unfortunately, she was unable to do so.

According to the regulations, only Officiants of the Yin Commander rank and above would have their own quarters in the Hall of Reincarnation.

Mao Ruxue, who was a minor wandering deity in the past, naturally did not have this honor.

But now things were different; having become [Earth Bodhisattva], not only did she have her own living space, but it was also an elegantly designed, small manor.

Lying in the spacious grand bed within the Earth Bodhisattva's residence, Mao Ruxue felt as if she were living a dream.