The Jade Emperor Kept Finding Doors Shut in His Face, So He Went to See Whether Sun Wukong Still Remembered Him

"Your humble servant, the Curtain Rolling Divine General, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

A tall, powerfully built divine general entered the hall and knelt in respectful greeting. Neither his bearing nor his etiquette betrayed the slightest fault.

When he saw that the Curtain Rolling Divine General had arrived,

the Jade Emperor finally raised his eyes and looked at the general who wielded great authority in the inner court.

After a moment,

he said calmly, "Ah, it's you. What brings you to me today?"

"Your Majesty, I heard you currently lack people to deal with the Journey to the West party. Though your humble servant has no great abilities, I wish to help shoulder Your Majesty's burdens!"

The Curtain Rolling Divine General spoke with reverence. "If Your Majesty trusts me, I will be the most loyal blade in your hand. Wherever Your Majesty points, there I shall go!"

The fervor and sincerity in his words

left the Jade Emperor puzzled.

He had no idea what Taibai Golden Star had said to the Curtain Rolling Divine General to make a man who held power in the inner court declare his loyalty with such eager respect!

When he had first ascended the throne as Heavenly Emperor,

the Curtain Rolling Divine General's attitude toward him had been much like that of the other immortals.

He would obey orders but would not come when summoned, neither warm nor cold.

He had shown no special regard.

So why had the Curtain Rolling Divine General's attitude toward him changed so suddenly?

It was strange indeed!

Though puzzled, the Jade Emperor maintained an air of knowing everything. "I understand your intentions. You may go. When I need you, I will summon you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting your humble servant this opportunity. I