TGCF React

Chapter 2

"Hmph." Mu Qing made a sound but didn't say anything else, not knowing what to say.

"I've paid it all off!" Xie Lian quickly defended himself. "Eight million, eight hundred and eighty eight thousand merits, it's all paid off. And for this, I must also thank Your Majesty for giving me the opportunity to go to Mount Yu Jun."

"Thank Nan Yang. I heard from Ling Wen that he approached the Ling Wen Palace Hall, saying he does not need you to repay him the merits for the repairs of his golden palace."

Xie Lian and many were stunned at this, looking at Feng Xin who glared at everyone with a huge blush on his face.

"The fuck you all are staring at!" he yelled which made many look away.

"Looks like the servant still cares for his failure of a boss." Qi Rong mocked.

"Shut up." Mu Qing said with a glare.

Xie Lian looked away from the two, a soft smile on his face when he realized he wasn't the only one cherishing the past memories. 

"Thank you." he said, not minding that no one said anything after.

Xie Lian was stunned. "This......I was not aware of this."

"And you weren't supposed to." Feng Xin whispered. 

No wonder the debt of eight million, eight hundred and eighty eight thousand merits was cleared so promptly, so much of it has already been rescinded. The Nan Yang Palace Hall had been the building that suffered the worst damages, purportedly half of its golden roofs had caved in. Jun Wu said, "Of course you would not have been aware, Nan Yang forbade Ling Wen from telling you of this. Since he did not want you to know, it's best if you continue feigning ignorance of this matter."

Xie Lian did not know how he felt about this. Bitterness, sweetness, regret, all of this swirled around in his heart, waiting to be recognized. In the end, he breathed out a silent sigh. In this world, the words "do not tell anyone else" are truly meaningless.

Feng Xin winced a little when he heard the feelings Xie Lian felt, once again wondering what would happen if he stayed. 

Jun Wu thought for a moment, then offered, "Since Nan Yang and Xuan Zhen are not suitable, how about the Wind Master?"

"The Wind Master is very good, but I do not know if she would be willing to accompany me on this mission."

"Of course I would love to join you!" Qing Xuan said with a wide smile. "We're friends, right?"

"Qing Xuan." Wu Du scolded with a small frown. "It's dangerous."

"I'm not that weak, brother." Qing Xuan said with a frown. "I'm also a god." 

"He's just worried for his younger sibling." Pei Ming said.

"The Wind Master has powerful magic, and a lively, amicable nature very much in keeping with your requirements," Jun Wu said. "The way I see it, the two of you would work well together. The Wind Master has also spoken well of you. If you have no more questions, you may descend together with the Wind Master to investigate the Ghost City. And one more thing."

"Yes?"

Jun Wu spoke slowly, "Work hard if you will, but do not overexert yourself."

Xie Lian stared blankly for a long moment, before pulling his lips in a smile. "What does Your Majesty mean? I'm not overexerting myself."

"I really am not, your majesty." Xie Lian said when he saw that Jun Wu looked at him.

Jun Wu patted his shoulder. "Return to Xian Le Palace first and get some rest. I will send word to the Wind Master."