Gu Qingshan stood inside the solitary pavilion.
Time passed slowly.
No one came to pay him any attention.
Every cultivator who passed by was busy enjoying the beauty of this blessed realm. None came over to chat with him.
That actually put Gu Qingshan more at ease.
He no longer hesitated and strode out of the pavilion.
The moment he stepped outside, lotuses sprang up beneath his feet, bearing him aloft.
Sixteen Celestial Maidens of otherworldly beauty appeared in the surrounding space and bowed to him in unison.
"Greetings, Heaven Master."
The Celestial Maidens greeted him.
Only then did the people passing by glance over in surprise.
But they were all busy seeking amusement and soon left.
Gu Qingshan returned their salute with clasped fists. "I'm Gu Qingshan. May I ask why you call me Heaven Master?"
The Celestial Maidens replied with cheerful smiles, "Everyone who can come to Yama Heaven is a Heaven Master."
Gu Qingshan nodded. So that was how it was.
Among the Celestial Maidens, the most beautiful woman stepped forward and gazed at Gu Qingshan. "Heaven Master Gu, from today onward, the sixteen of us will be your attendants. We'll see to your daily needs, attend you in bed and serve your meals, and arrange your bathing, rest, and recreation."
"Of course, if you ever grow tired of us, just say the word, and new sisters will come take our place."
Gu Qingshan said, "Sorry, we don't know each other, and I have nothing I can give you."
The Celestial Maiden smiled. "There's no need for money in Yama Heaven. Everything here is the manifestation of the blessings and merits you earned in the past. These are the pleasures you deserve."
Gu Qingshan mused, "So once I've used up my blessings and merits, I can go