Bai Jin walked on the sea surface towards the Three Light Immortal Path, his heart filled with a faint excitement. Could it be that Nuwa has accepted me as one of her own now that she has tasked me with being the Heavenly Emperor’s Master?!
For Bai Jin, the significance behind being the Heavenly Emperor’s Master was far more important than the title itself. It seemed like he had firmly grasped Nuwa’s influential support.
As countless thoughts flashed through Bai Jin’s mind, the scenery before him suddenly blurred, and he entered a spinning tunnel.
"Ah!" Bai Jin instinctively cried out in alarm, struggling in vain. Inside Outer Heaven Wahuang, a passage appeared abruptly, and Bai Jin, spinning through the tunnel, fell down with a thud onto the floor.
Bai Jin shook his head and quickly stood up, recognizing this familiar sensation. He looked up to see Nuwa, majestically seated on the Cloud Bed.
Bai Jin hurriedly knelt on the cushion and respectfully kowtowed: "Disciple pays respects to Nuwa, may fortune and everything go as you wish."
Nuwa smiled and said: "Rise."
"Yes!" Bai Jin stood up, sat down on the cushion, and looked at Nuwa with surprise: "Does Nuwa have some good news?"
"Oh? Why do you say that?"
Bai Jin recited: "Her demeanor creates twin dimples like peach blossoms, her eyebrows carry the spring breeze like willow leaves."
Nuwa chuckled: "You have become even better at speaking these past few days."
"It is genuine, all from the heart."
Nuwa inquired: "Have you gotten close to Peace Heart Lady?"
Bai Jin quickly replied: "Your humble disciple follows your teachings and is currently keeping a distance from Earthly Palace Pingxin Niangniang."
"I have a task for you!"
"I require you to deliver Fu Xi’s True Spirit into Reincarnation to be reborn as a member of the Human Clan."
Bai Jin hesitated and said: "Nuwa, the final checkpoint of Reincarnation is Mengpo Pavilion. Within it is Meng Po, who is an embodiment of Peace Heart Lady. Sending Fu Xi’s True Spirit into Reincarnation cannot be concealed from Peace Heart Lady."
Nuwa said indifferently: "That is your concern!"
Bai Jin grimaced and said: "Nuwa, aren’t you making this difficult for me?"
Nuwa smiled: "Since you are on good terms with Peace Heart, this should not be too hard for you. If you are unwilling, then I will find someone else."
Bai Jin hurriedly nodded: "I am willing. Your disciple will do everything possible to deliver my elder’s True Spirit into the Underworld."
Nuwa extended a finger, and a shimmering white light flew towards Bai Jin, hovering in front of him.
Bai Jin solemnly secured Fu Xi’s True Spirit, wrapping it with layers of immortal power. Even if Bai Jin used all his might, he could not erase Fu Xi’s True Spirit. However, no matter how indomitable the True Spirit was, he had to show his resolve.
"Go," Nuwa nodded with satisfaction and with a wave of her hand, Bai Jin’s figure vanished in an instant.
The next moment, Bai Jin tumbled out from a vortex, finding himself in the Underworld. He looked around as chilling winds howled, and souls were being escorted by Ghost Messengers in an orderly manner towards their destination.
Two beams of Divine Light flew towards him and materialized into two Yin Gods.
Oxhead and Horseface bowed courteously: "Greetings, Immortal."
Oxhead and Horseface stood straight.
Ma Mian revealed a ghastly smile and said: "Immortal, where do you wish to go? Allow me to guide you."
"No need. Carry on with your affairs. I am just browsing."
"Yes!" Oxhead and Horseface respectfully complied.
Bai Jin floated forward. A wooden staff appeared in his hand, with all places in the Underworld accessible to him. He wandered left and right, appearing keenly interested in the workings of the Underworld. This made the Ten Halls Yama and many Yin Gods extremely anxious, dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to their work, not daring to slack off.
Bai Jin leisurely arrived at Mengpo Pavilion where an old crone sat, next to her a large vat from which soup ceaselessly flew out into ash-colored bowls, endless and inexhaustible.
Bai Jin approached Mengpo Pavilion and bowed: "I have come to see you."
Meng Po opened her eyes and spoke in a hoarse voice: "Why are you here?"
Bai Jin stood up, hurried into Mengpo Pavilion, and began massaging Meng Po’s shoulders, saying with a smile: "It’s been a long time since I’ve been to the Underworld. Worried that you might be bored, I specially came to visit you."
"Why not let me watch over things for a while? Why don’t you rest a bit?"
"Find me in the deepest level of the Netherworld!"
"Uh... what did you say? You’re going to the deepest level of the Netherworld? Rest assured, I will definitely stand guard at the final post, not letting any little ghost through, and will not embarrass you," Bai Jin assured proudly and righteously.
"Hehe~ No little ghost shall pass, but a True Spirit already has, hasn’t it?"
Bai Jin continued massaging without missing a beat, smiling: "As expected, nothing gets past you."
"If I couldn’t see such an obvious True Spirit hidden in your sleeve, wouldn’t I actually be blind?"
"Perhaps you chose mercy!"
"Enough talk, quickly go!"
"Yes!" Bai Jin stepped back, bowed respectfully once more, and turned towards the way he came.
Moments later, Bai Jin’s figure emerged in front of Pingxin Palace, moving inside.
Inside the main hall, Earthly Palace Pingxin Niangniang sat in the principal seat.
Bai Jin immediately knelt and said: "Greetings, Niangniang, may you be auspicious."
Earthly Palace Pingxin Niangniang commanded: "Rise."
"Thank you!" Bai Jin got up and sat on a cushion, gazing at Earthly Palace Pingxin Niangniang with joy: "Does Niangniang have some good news?"
"Oh? Why do you say that?"
Bai Jin recited: "Her demeanor creates twin dimples like peach blossoms, her eyebrows carry the spring breeze like willow leaves. Niangniang looks to be in high spirits, which adds to your beauty."
Earthly Palace Pingxin Niangniang laughed: "Well-said. Although I was in a foul mood, now it’s improved."