I gritted my teeth, feeling like I was falling deeper into a trap.
“Gou Hun Jun, is Rebirth Jun here?”
“Pfft.” I sprayed out a mouthful of food. That lazy voice was clearly Task Jun’s. I glared at Gou Hun and hushed him.
Gou Hun looked at me and called outside: “Yes.”
Task Jun said sternly: “Wang Xiao Er’s rebirth task, go.”
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Riding the floating clouds back to the divine realm, after half a day, I ran to the divine altar to find Task Master, completed the task, and then happily returned to the Green Bamboo Forest. It was as lively as usual there. Before I even arrived, I heard someone howling.
“Reborn is here!!! Everyone run away!”
Instantly, the immortal energy dispersed, and the Green Bamboo Forest was left completely empty.
I was internally wounded.
Walking home as evening approached, passing through the forest and walking on the blue stone path, I sighed. These bastards, it’s just that I won a year’s salary from them. Oh, it seems like I won a bit too much. Next time, I’ll deliberately lose a bit.
At the end of the small path, which was also the end of the village, there were only two households – mine and Gou Hun’s. Meeting Gou Hun, I didn’t know whether it was a blessing or a curse.
Without tasks, without mahjong, I started to daydream again.
I shook my head and felt a gaze, looking up to see him standing in the front yard. The orange-red sunset cast on him softened his originally cold face.
Looking at that warm color, the cold ice in my heart melted a bit. Perhaps starting over wasn’t so bad. But as I got closer, I caught a faint fragrance at the tip of my nose.
A woman’s scent, and that woman’s breath – she had come again.
I was stunned, withdrew my gaze, pushed open the wooden gate, and prepared to return home without greeting.
“Ga.”
Hearing Ya Ya’s voice, I looked back. Standing next to Gou Hun, Ya Ya seemed spirited and sharp-eyed.
Gou Hun moved his lips: “Have you eaten?”
“Yes.” I ran back into the house. There were no sounds of pursuit behind me, which made me heartbroken. Ya Ya, you dead duck, you’ve already nestled into a beautiful man’s embrace. I’ll roast and eat you when I get back.
I gnawed on dry rations, and before I could swallow, a knock came at the door. Rarely did anyone come to this ghost-like place, so I assumed it was Gou Hun. I hurriedly cleaned up the cookie crumbs and desperately swallowed, almost choking. After ensuring no traces remained, I ran to open the door. Seeing that stern face, I said in surprise, “Task Master.”
Task Master looked haggard, shoving a jade token into my hand, saying, “Wang Xiaoer again…”
My mouth twitched: “Isn’t he just reborn?!”
“Yes, he was reborn and then something happened again…”
I was furious: “Is he addicted to rebirth? Isn’t the divine altar supposed to be impossible to access without a firm intention? Could Wang Xiaoer actually be the High God’s long-lost brother?”
Task Master nodded: “I’ll relay your speculation to the High God.”
Damn! If the old man found out, I’d be done for! I immediately straightened up: “I will complete the task excellently!”
“Good. You can go together.”
“Together?” I frowned, immediately protesting, “He’s coming too?!
I pondered for a moment and replied, “Many of them, such as those managing time travel, court affairs, family matters, martial world affairs… yes, and the task managers overseeing our divine missions. Basically, our divine beings’ shadows can be found wherever you look.” Curiously, I asked, “Why do you ask?” Seeing his eyes growing brighter and his expression more mischievous, I couldn’t help swallowing and said, “You’re not planning to summon them all… are you?”
Wang Xiaoer looked me straight in the eye and said, “A divine being’s brain is indeed much smarter than a mortal’s.”
…Save me! If other divine beings found out, they’d surely skewer me! I tried to persuade him, “Don’t, you know divine beings have their own affairs, you…”
“No,” Wang Xiaoer said decisively, “It’s best to invite them all. I can think slowly.”
I felt my heart trembling. For Wang Xiaoer, this extraordinary character, I believed he could empty out the divine realm… I forced a smile, “You’re too small. If all the divine beings came, there’d be no space for you to stand.”
Wang Xiaoer furrowed his brow, then struck his palm with his fist, suddenly realizing, “Didn’t you say something about a personal space?
Let the divine beings go there!
I really wanted to throw a shoe at his face and roar, “You idiot, enough!” But I couldn’t say that, or else the high god would throw a shoe in my face and have me investigated and stripped of my position. I glanced around. Good, God of Fortune and Soul Reaper weren’t here. Actually, I knew nothing; I hadn’t told Wang Xiaoer about the divine beings; I was also a victim.
At this moment, there were a few rustling sounds on the roof, and God of Fortune poked half his body in, covered in thatch, and asked, “Xiaoer, have you decided? Rebirth or death?” Wang Xiaoer looked up and answered, “Neither. I’ve decided to summon the divine beings managing court and martial world affairs.”
God of Fortune was surprised, “Who told you about these divine beings?” I coughed deliberately. Wang Xiaoer announced loudly, “The rebirth divine being!” Heavens, strike me down with lightning! This divine being can’t live anymore!
I looked ahead and saw them shuffling cards, and immediately pounced: “I want to play too, mahjong is mine!” Seeing they neither blocked nor dodged, I stopped and suspiciously asked, “Why aren’t you running?” “Hmph,” the peasant woman snorted, “I was wondering why your luck suddenly became so good. Turns out you met the God of Wealth. We’ve also absorbed his fortune, let’s see how you’ll win now.” I said with difficulty, “You didn’t all come to leech off him, did you?”
“I looked at the roof, and the God of Wealth was indeed sitting at a 45-degree angle looking at the sky, his decadent aura even more gloomy, almost growing into a mushroom.
When Task God walked over, we divine beings felt no pressure. Being able to accept a task so leisurely was a first.
I thanked Wang Xiaoer for the first time.
I bounced to Transmigration God’s side and asked, “How is Wang Xiaoer doing now?”
Transmigration God drew a card and said, “He bought an official position through donation and is now a county magistrate.”
“Oh, a county magistrate, that’s a cushy job. Isn’t there a saying in the mortal world: ‘Three years of clean governance, ten years of silver’? Given his personality, I wonder if he can resist various bribes. But in this era, if he doesn’t go with the flow, I’m afraid he won’t keep the position long. After watching the mortal world for a thousand years, I understand something about officialdom.”
Since there was no task, the divine beings didn’t avoid me, and I soon took a seat. Glancing at the fortune surrounding them, I didn’t mind. Today, I’d deliberately lose to them as Reaping God suggested.
Who would have thought that after five rounds, I’d win back all their annual salaries. Just an ordinary winning hand, not even three doubles, yet I won overwhelmingly.”
It’s not my fault.
“Winning!” I laughed heartily. Seeing them exchange glances, I immediately became serious, “No reneging!”
Transmigration God stood up: “Rebirth, the rule is to switch after five rounds. You should go down. Apricot Grove, we’re one player short.”
I got angry: “Hey! Why aren’t you leaving!”
Jianghu pondered for a moment and said, “Because you’re younger than us.”
“…What kind of ridiculous reason! You’re discriminating against girls! No, wait!” I pointed to the next table, “Empty can gamble!”
Farming God glanced at the next table and laughed, “Because he has a guardian.”
I flipped the table dramatically, “Ah Gong, quickly come be my guardian!”
