Pingxin Niangniang revealed a hint of a smile, then shook her head and advised, "Bai Jin, relying so much on others, you will not be able to walk far on your path in the future."
Bai Jin, unconcerned, replied, "Niangniang, I harbor no grand ambitions. I never aspire to travel afar, nor do I wish to soar to the Nine Heavens. My greatest desire is to serve by your side through the Infinite Calamity."
Pingxin Niangniang tapped Bai Jin’s forehead lightly and said in annoyance, "In all the Primordial World, there is no second Immortal God as unambitious as you."
Bai Jin staggered from the tap, chuckled, sniffled, and looking down at the roasted meat on the table, he said covetously, "Niangniang, what meat is this that you are roasting? It smells delicious!"
"Black Water Mysterious Snake, serve yourself if you want some."
"Thank you, Niangniang!" Bai Jin replied joyfully, picked up some chopsticks, grabbed a piece of meat, and chewed it. A burst of spicy flavor exploded in his mouth, robust and fulfilling.
Pingxin Niangniang watched Bai Jin eating heartily with a smile and suddenly asked, "Have you finished copying the Scripture I assigned you?"
"Cough, cough~" Bai Jin choked and coughed twice, feeling guilty. Why does Pingxin Niangniang also remember the task of copying Scripture? Copying Scripture, I haven’t done it at all!
But I already have a strategy. From years of observing two Niangniangs, if one can manage, certainly the other can too.
Pingxin Niangniang looked at Bai Jin, her eyes filled with suspicion. He couldn’t have forgotten, could he? If he really forgot, just see how I will deal with him.
Without changing his expression, Bai Jin put down his chopsticks and hesitated before saying, "Niangniang, could you please put on the Crown?"
Pingxin Niangniang, puzzled, asked, "Why wear the Crown?"
"Aren’t you going to check the Scripture? It’s best to do so while wearing the Crown!"
Pingxin Niangniang said reproachfully, "What does checking the Scripture have to do with the Crown? Don’t try to fool me."
"Disciple thinks the Scripture goes better with the Crown! Please, just trust me this once, Niangniang."
Seeing the resolute look in Bai Jin’s eyes, Pingxin Niangniang nodded and said, "Fine then!"
She took out the Crown and placed it on her head; suddenly, a dignified and elegant Queen appeared before him, utterly different from Queen Nuwa’s attire.
Bai Jin immediately stood up, stepped back two steps with his hands uplifted, bowed, and a scepter, half translucent Black Jade entwined with blood-colored vines, topped with a moon-like gemstone appeared in his upheld hands.
Bai Jin respectfully said, "Niangniang, this is the King’s Scepter that I meticulously prepared for you. The blood-colored vines on this Scepter signify your identity in the Netherworld, and this moon-like gemstone represents your moon-bright dazzling majesty, the ruler of darkness, a symbol of your royal identity. Please accept this scepter, Niangniang."
This scepter was as gorgeous and beautiful as the one previously belonging to Queen Nuwa.
Beautiful things, all women like them, even the Saint Niangniang cannot escape this commonality.
Pingxin Niangniang stretched out her hand, and the scepter floated up from Bai Jin’s palm, falling into Pingxin Niangniang’s hands. Her palm brushed over the scepter; a blood-colored ripple flowed on it, emitting a halo, as enchanting as the night.
Wearing the Crown and holding the scepter, Pingxin Niangniang lightly smiled and asked, "How is it?"
Bai Jin stood up, momentarily lost in the mesmerizing sight, uncontrollably reciting in praise, "The most exalted in Hongmeng, unparalleled across the Three Realms, outshining the divine radiance of myriad gods, brilliantly illuminating time and space."
"Your Highness, you are the foremost goddess across all ages and throughout the Three Realms."
Pingxin smiled brilliantly and said, "I really gift. I always felt that something was missing from this crown, but now it is finally perfect."
Bai Jin joyfully said, "It is its honor to receive Your Highness’s praise. Your Highness, this scepter’s motto is called ’In the name of the moon, I will punish you.’"
’In the name of the moon, I will punish you?’ Pingxin was astonished and said, "Do I have to shout a motto while using this scepter?"
"Cough cough~ Your Highness, this represents justice, justice of the moon."
Pingxin placed the scepter aside, stood tall and said, "I am justice."
Bai Jin deeply bowed and worshipfully said, "Your disciple is thoroughly convinced."
"Alright, no need for antics! I’ll accept the scepter you gave, but where is the copied scripture?"
Bai Jin smiled and said, "Your Highness, please take a closer look at this scepter, there is a surprise."
Pingxin placed the black jade-like scepter in front of her and upon closer inspection, she immediately noticed that the vine-like engravings were actually composed of intricately combined small characters.
Pingxin exclaimed, "Is this the ’Six Paths of Reincarnation Scripture’?"
Bai Jin nodded repeatedly, emotionally saying, "Years ago, Your Highness ordered Xingtian, who was injured around the neck, to deliver a message to your disciple, presenting a volume of scripture, instructing your disciple to copy the scripture diligently to seek enlightenment.
Your disciple fully understands your painstaking efforts, knowing that copying the scripture was never your true intention. Your purpose was for your disciple to painstakingly ponder each word of the scripture, to deeply reflect and thus enter the gate of reincarnation."
Pingxin looked at Bai Jin and gently said, "Did you realize this yourself?"
Bai Jin nodded again and again, hurriedly saying, "Yes!" and continued emotionally, "Your disciple is grateful for Your Highness’s kindness, so I carefully designed, meticulously crafted this scepter, engraving Your Highness’s ’Six Paths of Reincarnation Scripture’ onto it. Every character etched on it was carefully done by your disciple.
Only with thoughts of Your Highness can one better comprehend the Holy Scripture; each character carved on the scepter is as though engraved in your disciple’s heart.
Your Highness, although your disciple has not copied the scripture ten thousand times, carving it painstakingly once surpasses copying it ten thousand times. Your grace in bestowing the scripture is eternally remembered by your disciple."
Pingxin looked at the deeply touched Bai Jin with a sigh, thinking to herself how The Three Pure Ones always said Bai Jin had poor comprehension but was honest and pure.
Honesty and purity are truthful; it is not that he lacks comprehension, rather he overthinks. However, he interprets my punishment as a reward, which is interesting. He never assumes malice in me, a rare kindness in nature.
Pingxin smiled and said, "Just as you thought, by bestowing the scripture, I indeed hoped you would break through to the Quasi-Saint realm. You grasped my intentions well, and I am very pleased."
Bai Jin nodded repeatedly, emotionally saying, "Your Highness’s kindness is understood by your disciple, and I am truly grateful."
Pingxin looked at the scepter in her hands, smiling and said, "From this scepter, it is clear you have been diligent. Since you have been so diligent in reflection, reciting it ten thousand times becomes irrelevant."
Bai Jin was overjoyed in his heart and promised, "Your Highness, rest assured, your disciple will study diligently, hoping to soon step into the Quasi-Saint realm."
Pingxin slightly nodded with a smile and said, "Very good!"