Su Qing smiled faintly…
In truth, seeking out Yuelao wasn't a sudden impulse for Su Qing.
She had considered finding Yuelao for some time now.
She just hadn't found the right opportunity.
This time, she happened to run into him while visiting the Heavenly Palace.
So, she decided to resolve this matter as well.
“This matter isn't difficult, I just wanted to exchange for something with you, Lord Yuelao…” Su Qing said with a beaming smile to Yuelao. “Didn’t you give me some Red Threads before? Do you have any more? If so, could you give me a few more?”
Yuelao blinked, momentarily bewildered.
He stroked his gray beard, exhaled a cloudy breath, and looked at Su Qing with admiration.
Yuelao had naturally heard many rumors about Su Qing.
Things like ‘Maiden Slayer,’ ‘Amorous Mountain God,’ and so on… Yuelao knew quite a few.
But he had never taken them seriously.
After all, rumors were just rumors, not highly credible.
Moreover, he had met Su Qing… and knew she wasn't someone prone to emotional entanglements.
So naturally, he largely disbelieved them.
However…
Now Su Qing was coming to him for Red Threads.
This made him somewhat believe the rumors.
“I recall giving you three or four Red Threads back then, Yuanjun? Now… that’s not enough?” Yuelao’s lips twitched as he asked.
Su Qing smiled helplessly, saying, “It’s not exactly that they’re not enough, but I need a few more to have them ready for unforeseen circumstances. However, I won’t take your Red Threads for free, Lord Yuelao… I can trade with you.”
Su Qing actually felt quite embarrassed about this.
Her embarrassment wasn't about asking Yuelao for Red Threads, but because she knew that by doing so, she was essentially confirming the rumors about herself.
This was the most awkward part for her.
After all, she wasn't as outrageous as the rumors suggested.
Seeing Su Qing’s expression, Yuelao roughly understood the situation.
He said helplessly, “If you want them, Yuanjun, I can certainly give you some. There’s no need for you to pay any price; consider it a gift from me as a friend! After all, having a friend like you, Yuanjun, is more valuable than anything else.”
“That certainly won’t do… Let’s stick to the matter at hand. Besides, even close brothers keep clear accounts, so how could I take advantage of you, Lord Yuelao, for free?” Su Qing shook her head slightly, stating firmly.
For Su Qing, getting things for free was indeed satisfying…
But one couldn’t get everything for free.
It was better to pay a price for what was due.
Hearing Su Qing’s words…
Yuelao understood Su Qing’s meaning.
He didn’t insist… merely nodded and said, “Very well then. Since you’ve put it that way, Yuanjun, this old man won’t press the matter further. To do so would only harm our harmony…”
Yuelao was a sensible person; he could tell whether someone was speaking out of politeness or sincerity…
He naturally had his judgment.
Su Qing’s meaning was very clear and firm… so there was no need to push back and forth with her.
Being straightforward would allow him to truly make her a friend.
“That works perfectly.”
“How many do you want, Yuanjun?”
“How many do you have, Lord Yuelao?”
“You don’t want all of them, do you?”
“No, no, it’s not that terrifying, just asking…”
“I can’t say exactly how many, but I have a few hundred. These are products of the Marriage Tree, and some are produced every year… so I have quite a few on hand.”
“In that case, give me about ten or so?”
“About ten? That’s no problem. But… will Yuanjun truly use that many?”
“I certainly won’t use them all, but it’s good to have extras for unforeseen circumstances.”
“……”
Yuelao was astonished.
Though Yuelao was utterly shocked by Su Qing, he didn’t say too much.
He was too lazy to inquire further about Su Qing’s affairs… but he gained a new understanding of those rumors.
It turned out that rumors weren’t necessarily all false.
The truth might be far more outrageous than the rumors.
Soon.
Su Qing and Yuelao completed their transaction, and she received the items… solidifying their friendship.
After the transaction was complete.
Su Qing naturally still had to go find the Jade Emperor.
So, after a brief chat with Yuelao, she bid him farewell and headed towards the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
Just as Su Qing arrived before the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, she ran into another acquaintance.
It was none other than Taishang Laojun.
“Oh, isn’t this Little Friend Su? Why have you come to the Heavenly Palace again today?” Taishang Laojun was also surprised to see Su Qing. He said, “And you didn’t come to find me; instead, you’re at the Lingxiao Treasure Hall. What, do you have business with the Jade Emperor?”
Su Qing’s lips twitched slightly at his words. Why did everyone she met have to ask her the same question?
Were they really that curious?
Helpless, Su Qing had to explain it once more to Taishang Laojun.
“Oh? So it’s about this? That’s easy. I’ll even put in a good word for you, and the Jade Emperor will definitely give you the Rain-Command Order.”
After learning why Su Qing had come, Laojun smiled faintly, indicating he could help.
At the same time, he couldn’t help but ask with amusement, “However, you didn’t really need to come all this way just for a Rain-Command Order. You yourself have the ability to conjure clouds and bring rain; if you just caused a small private rain, the Jade Emperor wouldn’t blame you.”
Su Qing smiled faintly at his words, saying, “After all, we are Celestial Immortals of the Heavenly Court. It’s best to follow the rules when possible.”
Laojun chuckled, not bothering to ask what the girl truly thought.
Instead, he said, “In any case, let’s go see the Jade Emperor first!”
Su Qing nodded and followed Laojun to see the Jade Emperor.
Given Laojun’s status, seeing the Jade Emperor was a matter of a few words.
Before long, Su Qing and Laojun stood before the Jade Emperor.
Honestly, Su Qing hadn’t seen the Jade Emperor in several hundred years.
After all, her appointment had been delivered by Laojun, and she rarely visited the Heavenly Palace on ordinary days.
Nor would she idly come to visit the Jade Emperor for fun.
Therefore, this meeting with the Jade Emperor was, theoretically, her first.
Su Qing briefly observed the Jade Emperor’s appearance…
How to describe it?
He was different from the Jade Emperor on the hell money of her previous life, and also different from the Jade Emperor in Journey to the West.
This Jade Emperor appeared relatively young and could be called handsome.
At the same time, his sense of majesty was quite pronounced…
Even Su Qing herself could feel it standing before him.
As for the Jade Emperor’s strength.
Su Qing truly couldn’t discern it.
But someone who could hold such a position clearly couldn’t be weak.
“Greetings, Your Majesty!” Su Qing said to the Jade Emperor.
The Jade Emperor smiled faintly at her words, stroked his beard, and asked, “Bi Ling Yuanjun, what brings you to see me?”
Su Qing honestly and clearly stated her purpose once more.
And Laojun, beside her, took the opportunity to put in a few words.
The Jade Emperor glanced at Laojun with slight displeasure but didn’t reprimand him. After all, he knew this old fellow regarded the girl as his disciple, so speaking to him was useless… this old fellow would definitely side with Su Qing.
As for the Jade Emperor, he was naturally speechless.
Their friendship of so many years couldn’t even compare to a single young disciple. Truly disappointing.
“You want a Rain-Command Order? That can certainly be given to you. However, you must explain the matter clearly… after all, rain cannot be summoned haphazardly,” the Jade Emperor said indifferently.
Of course, the Jade Emperor wouldn't refuse to give Su Qing the Rain-Command Order.
Though he was annoyed with Laojun, a Rain-Command Order wasn't anything extraordinary.
He might as well give it.
Hearing this, Su Qing didn’t waste words and explained the details once more.
After listening, the Jade Emperor waved his hand and said, “Alright, if you want it, take it!”
The Jade Emperor was too lazy to say more. After writing the Rain-Command Order, he dismissed Su Qing, not even wanting to exchange a few more words with her.
Su Qing had no objections to this; as long as her goal was achieved, it was fine.
As for chatting more with the Jade Emperor… Su Qing actually found it quite troublesome!
Bidding farewell to the Jade Emperor, Su Qing quickly returned to Changbai Mountain.
Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Palace.
The conversation between the Jade Emperor and Taishang Laojun was just beginning.
“Laojun… to what extent have your elixirs been refined?” the Jade Emperor asked.
“Still quite a bit short! The materials aren’t quite enough.”
Laojun shook his head, saying helplessly:
“However, now that Su Qing has completed her Journey to the West, and even caused some mischief along the way, disrupting the original destiny, the Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth has been delayed by a few days. So, there’s still ample time. Finding materials these days shouldn’t be too difficult.”
“It seems your initial investment in that girl wasn’t a mistake… I misjudged her,” the Jade Emperor nodded and said.
“It can’t really be called an investment; I merely happened to discover someone who wasn’t part of destiny and gave her a push. Unexpectedly, she truly played such a significant role now…”
“Hehehe, was it truly just going with the flow? I think you’ve come to treat her as your own disciple.”
“She certainly counts as my disciple; after all, she learned alchemy from me! That girl has already mastered thirty percent of this old man’s skills. Who wouldn’t like such a good girl?”
“You old rascal…” The Jade Emperor shook his head helplessly and said, “To what extent have the preparations of others progressed?”
“You’ll have to ask others about that; I’m not clear,” Laojun shook his head and said, “However, the Buddhas of the West seem to hope Su Qing will cause more mischief during Tang Sanzang’s Journey to the West… perhaps to further disrupt destiny and buy more time!”
“Hmm… that’s fine,” the Jade Emperor nodded and said, “If we can delay it a bit longer, that would also be a good thing. After all, time is still too pressing for us.”
“Indeed, it’s still too pressing. Unfortunately, not too many people can know about this… otherwise, more people could help, and these tasks would proceed more smoothly.”
“Order… is more important,” the Jade Emperor said indifferently.
“I naturally understand that.”
Discussions were ongoing in the Heavenly Palace.
Su Qing naturally wasn’t aware…
Even if she knew, she wouldn’t care too much.
For her, these things were no longer content that would particularly surprise her.
After all, she was also among the small group who knew the truth.
However, she had a more open perspective…
And she also held the method to overcome the tribulation.
That’s why she was relatively calm.
After returning to Changbai Mountain.
Su Qing didn’t rush to hand the items to her clone.
Instead, she first processed the Red Threads…
After turning all the Red Threads into hand-ropes, Su Qing then set off to give the Rain-Command Order to her clone.
The Rain-Command Order wouldn’t be used immediately.
There were still some small arrangements to be made in Linzhou City.
But it wasn’t a big problem.
It was just a matter of having the City God cooperate with her in putting on a show.
As for whether the City God would cooperate.
Su Qing naturally didn’t need to worry.
What the City God cared about most were the common people in the city.
And when a great drought came, the most miserable would be the common people.
The City God would naturally cooperate with Su Qing.
Moreover, the reward she sought… wasn’t too excessive.
After Su Qing handed the items to her clone…
The clone prepared to seek out the City God.
Meanwhile, Su Qing’s main body didn’t return to Changbai Mountain.
Instead, she made a trip to the Women's Kingdom of Xiliang.
Royal Palace of the Women's Kingdom of Xiliang.
Su Qing descended on her cloud, landing within the palace.
And where she landed was right near Bai Yuhe.
Bai Yuhe was naturally very surprised to see Su Qing.
“Big Sister Xiao Qing hasn’t visited in so long, why did you suddenly think of me today?” Although Bai Yuhe was happy, she still feigned a displeased expression as she spoke.
Su Qing smiled at her words, saying, “Naturally, I have something good to give you.”
Bai Yuhe paused, then asked suspiciously, “It’s not another one of those toys to tease me with, like last time, is it?”
Last time, Su Qing had a sudden idea and, mimicking her previous life, created a Mechanical Doll… which she gave to Bai Yuhe.
She had only intended to give her a surprise, but the doll turned out so ugly that it scared the girl.
Su Qing pursed her lips and said, “What are you thinking! This time it’s truly something good.”
“Really?” Bai Yuhe asked skeptically.
“Of course. When have I ever lied to you?”
“Have you lied to me… rarely?”
“……” Su Qing was speechless.
Finally, she simply couldn’t be bothered to argue with Bai Yuhe anymore.
She directly took out the hand-rope woven from Red Threads.
The hand-rope was very simple; besides the Red Thread, it only had a jade stone attached.
Such a hand-rope wasn’t particularly beautiful, but not ugly either… it just lacked any special features.
After seeing it, Bai Yuhe pursed her lips and said, “What is this? Since you say it’s special, Big Sister, it shouldn’t be an ordinary hand-rope, right?”
Su Qing nodded at her words, saying, “If it were an ordinary hand-rope, would I bother coming all this way to give it to you? This is something I got from Yuelao.
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