"A bet?"
Wang Yuan wore a peculiar expression.
Including the Great Fate and Cloud Lord, many Immortal Officials among the Nine Soldiers were naturally gamblers, but most were not very skilled despite their huge addiction.
Besides, betting against , the Eastern Ghost Emperor, on what a ghost is thinking is just like an open-book exam, isn’t it?
It’s clearly a giveaway question, far too simple, isn’t it?
However, the Dou Departnt Immortal Officials were cunning and ard with the Qi Observation Skill and Ziwei Dipper at their disposal, often triumphing gloriously in various gambling scenarios.
In the past, Ying Huo Star Lord, Guo Feihu, together with Broom Star Lord, Xin Ruoheng, had swept through all the major gambling places in Yunjing City, amassing enormous wealth.
Looking at the scholar before him, who although did not reveal his Divine Aspect, bore a slight resemblance to the Doukui Star Lord in the temple, he couldn’t help being extra cautious.
The Great Fate was secretive and didn’t explain much.
Before setting off, he only let Wang Yuan try his luck again, telling him to just act naturally.
But feeling it sowhat inappropriate to bully his own people upon their first eting, Wang Yuan asked again to confirm:
"This gentleman, are you really sure you want to bet on this ghost’s obsession?"
Perhaps sensing the disdain in Wang Yuan’s eyes, the scholar raised an eyebrow, sized him up, and chuckled:
"Young friend, if you feel like you don’t want to take advantage of , why not let choose first.
I bet that Sun Yaozong, who even in death wishes to gain an official position and wealth, will ultimately choose... !"
With that, he pointed at his chest with his thumb.
These words, to Wang Yuan and Huang Wu, were akin to him indirectly admitting his identity.
Yet, when Wang Yuan turned to look at the obsession displayed on the Small Book of Life and Death, it read:
"From desolation to abundance as I depart, emptying the official treasury and citizen’s wealth. Only the mountains remain unmoved, inscribed into the painting at the journey’s end."
In summary, it spoke of traveling thousands of miles for officialdom only for wealth!
If we speak of obsession, it involved both officialdom and wealth, with fortune being the ultimate goal.
However, inviting a detached Green Seal Sage from the Nine Soldiers to take action would cost at least a million rits.
Since the other party insisted, even if the task of unleashing the ’Human Dao Torrent’ fell on the God of Wealth, Old Master Wang would still make a profit.
Therefore, he nodded decisively:
"It’s a bet! And regardless of winning or losing, I will explain the unstoppable ’True·Human Dao Torrent’ that exceeds the Daoism Transformation Disaster to you."
The scholar was instantly overjoyed, fearing Wang Yuan might change his mind, he quickly clapped his hands twice.
Imdiately.
From the "Kui Star Tower," four stout blue-dressed Divine Officials erged, carrying a divine sedan inscribed with the Four Books and Five Classics, stepping briskly over the threshold.
Atop the sedan stood the Doukui Star Lord, posed as if performing a "Kui Star Kick."
A surge of red light ascended behind him, turning half of the sky into flaming clouds.
He staggered with every third step, circling around the front of the Civil Temple and beside the few people repeatedly.
Wang Yuan knew this was a "Divine Procession," also referred to as holy touring, Mr. You, welcoming the lord, touring Bodhisattva, divine festival celebration, etc.
During festivals, all major temples would hold corresponding activities, with believers lining the roads to burn incense and greet the divinity.
The implication was that gods descended to the mortal world, inspecting the locality to ensure peace and safety.
However, today was no festival, and without followers to greet, only they could witness the scene of the "Divine Procession."
The instant the divine sedan appeared, it imdiately caused Sun Yaozong to look up sharply and gaze at the Doukui Star Lord, whom he had worshipped countless tis.
His eyes gradually reddened, and his mouth uttered a few indistinct syllables:
"Official! Official!..."
But.
Just as he was about to rush over, rely a street away, another gorgeously golden temple also swung its doors wide open.
Four gold-dressed Divine Officials erged, carrying a opulent divine sedan adorned with Beautiful Jade and the like, beginning their "Divine Procession."
Atop sat a figure of the God of Wealth, holding a Ruyi, his face brimming with prosperity.
Behind him, a ten thousand zhang golden light shone brilliantly, instantly suppressing the red light from before.
Clearly, the Incense Fire Vow Power on him overpowered that of the Doukui Star Lord by several asures.
Unlike those who visited the Civil Temple, mostly scholars, although many had enlightened minds and ignited their Heart Light, qualifying them to perform the "Scholarly Ascension to Dragon," their spiritual essence was not lesser than that of cultivators, with the power of their wishes able to contend against hundreds.
But the base number of scholars these days was staggeringly smaller compared to the commoners seeking wealth.
This resulted in the Doukui Star Lord not being as dear to people’s hearts as much as the God of Wealth.
It could be said that the latter tugged at one of the most fundantal desires of humanity.
Furthermore, the Karma and Vow Power of the God of Wealth were too imnse and heavy for a single divinity to bear alone.
It took the combined effort of more than a dozen Wealth Gods to barely manage the corresponding Power.
The God of Wealth worshipped in Jizhou City was from the sa Dou Departnt as Wang Yuan and the Doukui Star Lord, being the Wealth Star Lord.
This was not a problem; however, as Wang Yuan focused on the statue, he discovered that the face of the God of Wealth bore so resemblance to the scholar!
Moreover, the golden and red Divine Lights did not repel each other; upon contact, they gradually rged together, forming a more brilliant golden red.
In an instant, they covered the sky above, suprely noble and unstoppable.
Wang Yuan’s heart skipped a beat, and he abruptly turned to look at the scholar.
An incredibly unbelievable thought leaped to his lips.
"Doukui Star Lord and Wealth Star Lord are the sa person? Monopolizing both money and power?!"
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