Bai Jin whispered, "Master, Eldest Uncle seems to plan on becoming a scumbag."
"What constitutes a scumbag?" Tongtian Sect Master asked in confusion.
"Reporting to Master, a scumbag refers to a man who toys with emotions. The ultimate scumminess lies in playing with others’ feelings.
Ever since Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad returned to his position, Master has taken the initiative to cut off contact with Aunt Xiyu, even concealing his Heavenly Secret so she would believe he had died.
But now Aunt Xiyu has learned that Master is still alive. She’s come to the Heavenly Court, asking me to lead her to Master. However, Master has sent word to me, instructing me to persuade Aunt Xiyu to leave.
Master, doesn’t this count as toying with Aunt Xiyu’s emotions, leading to abandonment? I feel that Eldest Uncle may potentially be the top scumbag in the Primordial World."
Saint Tongtian paused, stunned. He had been playing cards all this time and hadn’t paid much attention to their subsequent affairs. Had he missed such an exciting story?
Bai Jin said with a bitter face, "Master, I’m in a difficult position too! Shall I help Eldest Uncle to continue being a scumbag, or help Aunt Xiyu find her true love?"
Tongtian Sect Master burst into hearty laughter and said, "Well done, Taishang, even you make mistakes. Let’s see how you can criticize me in the future.
Bai Jin, don’t concern yourself with this matter. Watch as your Master gives Taishang a good scolding." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ N0veI.Fiɾe.net
Tongtian Sect Master’s face showed excitement as he disappeared in an instant, finally having the chance to lecture Taishang—it had been such a long, long wait.
Within the Great Red Heaven, space was void, with huge meteorites suspended as if ruins of a shattered starry sky.
A palace was situated within this void, where a massive tea tree stood towering, its branches faltering in the void, shedding a glowing aura that became the sole light in the dark empty space.
Great Master Xuandu stepped out from the palace, hanging a lamp in front of the palace door.
The Eight Sceneries Palace Lamp radiated brilliance, twisting time and space in the blink of an eye, the rift in the void fading away as rivers, lakes, mountains, and trees emerged one by one. Immortals and Exotic Beasts ran and flew, turning into a bustling world.
Great Master Xuandu bowed deeply in reverence, "I respectfully welcome the arrival of the Primordial Venerable’s holy chariot~"
The figure of the Primordial Venerable appeared before him, nodding towards Great Master Xuandu with a solemn face as he strode towards the Eight Sceneries Palace with an imposing aura.
Under the tea tree within the Eight Sceneries Palace, Taishang Saint was sitting at a wooden table, basking in the glow of the tea tree, leisurely sipping tea, with a smile on his face.
Why has Primordial suddenly come? Could it be that Tongtian has done something to offend him again? Alas~ neither of my younger brothers are worry-free! I guess it’s up to me to mediate again, what a difficult task.
Primordial Venerable walked into the backyard and immediately saw Taishang leisurely sipping tea, approaching him to exclaim, "Eldest brother, you cannot become a scumbag! Such acts of starting chaos and abandoning cannot be done!"
"Pfft~" Taishang spewed out a mouthful of tea water, incredulously looking at Primordial Venerable. What nonsense are you talking about?
Primordial Venerable sat down across from Taishang, scolding with a look of disappointment, "Eldest brother, when things are done, they must be acknowledged. Aren’t we, The Three Pure Ones, supposed to walk the path of righteousness? How can we commit such acts of starting chaos and abandoning? How would that be any different from those two in the Western lands?"
"Ha ha~ Eldest brother, I’ve heard you made a moral lapse? I hurried over to check," Tongtian Sect Master laughed heartily as he walked in and sat down at the table as well.
Taishang expressed his headache, "What on Earth do you both mean?"
"Eldest brother, let’s not be scumbags!"
"Eldest brother, we must be strict in our personal conduct."
Both Primordial and Tongtian said in unison.
After speaking, the two looked at each other and realized for the first time that they have some understanding between them.
Taishang pointed at Tongtian, annoyed, "What issues with personal conduct, explain yourself?"
Tongtian coughed once, a smile on his face, "Eldest brother, I heard you’ve had a change of heart and abandoned your past Daoist couple, doesn’t this indicate a problem with personal conduct?"
Taishang’s eyes widened in anger, "Who said that?"
Primordial spoke irritably, "Don’t worry about who mentioned it. Has Lord Lao Zi not seen Tushan Xi Yu since his return?"
Taishang paused, anxiously defending, "There were reasons for that..."
Tongtian interrupted, "Eldest brother, you just need to confirm whether it’s true or false!"
"Yes, but due to my identity..."
Primordial Saint interrupted, "Identity? We Three Pure Ones are of direct lineage from Pangu, always well-mannered and upright; we should not be scumbags!"
Tongtian said jovially, "Exactly, Eldest brother, you used to say to me, correct your mistakes if you’ve made any."
Primordial also said sternly, "Eldest brother, you’ve also told me, do not harm others for your own benefit."
The two took turns speaking, overwhelming Taishang with their words, pressing his demeanor lower and lower.
For the first time, Taishang realized how formidable his two younger brothers could be when united.
Now Taishang Saint finally understood what was happening; it was all about Tushan Xi Yu. Ah, I knew that sheltering her in the West Sea meant I could never keep it hidden.
Taishang helplessly said, "May my two virtuous brothers allow me a chance to explain..."
Primordial Venerable nodded slightly, maintaining his sternness, "Go ahead with your explanation~"
Taishang pondered for a moment, then looking up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, he sighed, "I am a Saint..."
"Forget it, no need to explain."
Taishang was taken aback, the emotions he had been brewing all vanishing in an instant, speechless as he looked at Primordial Venerable. Do you want me to explain or not?
Primordial Venerable said seriously, "No matter your reasons, being a scumbag is your fault. I have already instructed Bai Jin to help Tushan Xi Yu, and you should not blame him afterwards."
Saint Tongtian also nodded, "I have also told Bai Jin, one must correct their mistakes and not keep making the same ones; this is what you taught me."
One after another, Primordial and Tongtian expressed their tacit agreement, one pointing out the scumbaggery, the other pointing out issues in personal conduct, leaving Taishang Saint overwhelmed as he struggled to defend himself, only to find they wouldn’t listen to his pleas.
Meanwhile, elsewhere within the Heavenly Court, from the moment Tushan Xi Yu arrived at the Doushuai Temple, its gates remained firmly closed until they finally swung open after a day and a night.
Inside the main hall of the Doushuai Temple, Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad sat neatly dressed in the principal seat.
Bai Jin stood below, his little eyes whirling around restlessly.
Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad spoke coldly, "Bai Jin, you’ve quite the nerve! You even dared to play me."
Bai Jin called out aggrievedly from below, "Master, how could your disciple dare to play you? In your disciple’s eyes, Master, you are both heaven and earth, and your commands are irrefutable."