Taibai Jinxing and Star Lord Wugu were also responsible for pulling several ox carts loaded with goods.
They happened to run into Sect Master Tongtian and his group.
"Saint Tongtian." Queen Mother and the Seven Fairies gave slight bows.
"Jade Emperor, Queen Mother, and all the princesses."
San Xiao and Zhao Gongming were startled when they saw the Jade Emperor's group, but they suppressed their doubts and bowed as well.
"You have neglected your duties for one hundred and fifty thousand years. Do you know your crimes?" The Jade Emperor nodded, though his expression was far from pleasant.
Oh, this was awkward!
San Xiao, Zhao Gongming, and the others were momentarily speechless, and they were also starting to lose their tempers.
Just then, Sect Master Tongtian rolled his eyes and stepped in. "Oh, come on! We're all having a good time. Why ruin the mood?"
Looking at Sect Master Tongtian, the Jade Emperor was grateful for his help during the battle at the Heavenly Court last time. However, he still teased him aloud, "Oh my, if it isn't my dear nephew! I didn't see you just now. Little Tongtong, you came too!"
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Sect Master Tongtian said, "You son of a—"
Damn it, didn't I have any dignity left?
Sect Master Tongtian glared irritably at the Jade Emperor and turned to walk into the courtyard.
The Jade Emperor immediately put an arm around Sect Master Tongtian's shoulders and gave him a shake. Grinning as if he were teasing a child, he said, "Oh, nephew, don't be angry. Your uncle is just thanking you. I'm happy to see you."
"Look, I brought lots and lots of delicious food this time, as well as fine wine! It's all prepared for you." Shamelessly, the Jade Emperor claimed that all the delicacies originally meant for Zhang Yifan had actually been prepared for Sect Master Tongtian.
"Get lost!" Tongtian rolled his eyes irritably.
The Jade Emperor burst out laughing. "Hahahaha!"
San Xiao and Zhao Gongming were completely dumbfounded.
What was going on?
What was happening?
Was Sect Master Tongtian really the Jade Emperor's nephew?
And he was calling him Little Tongtong?
They sounded so close!
Most importantly, the sect master did not seem to be resisting very much!
What the hell!
Could their eyes be playing tricks on them?
Zhao Gongming rubbed his eyes hard.
Yet everything happening before him was real.
The three sisters Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao were equally shocked. Their faces were filled with disbelief.
Although they had heard the Jade Emperor say something similar during the battle at the Heavenly Court, seeing it in person was even more shocking.
Just look at those two. They were practically embracing each other. Where was the dignity of a Saint and the Jade Emperor?
"Everyone, please come in." Queen Mother smiled and remained relatively courteous.
"After you, Queen Mother. After you, princesses." Zhao Gongming and the others were equally polite.
Although they had no idea what was going on, the Jade Emperor must know that great-grandfather as well. Otherwise, he would not have come here.
Whatever their relationship was, they could discuss it after going inside.
Queen Mother's group then drove several carts loaded with delicacies into the courtyard.
"Father, your son and daughters-in-law are here."
"Grandpa, your granddaughters came to see you!"
The Jade Emperor and the Seven Fairies shouted loudly.
"Uncle, Aunt! Grandpa is planting vegetables in the backyard." Yang Jian came out to greet them.
"Brother Tong, you came too!" Yang Jian slapped Sect Master Tongtian on the shoulder.
Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao, and the others were filled with question marks.
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Brother Tong?
What was Yang Jian's status? How could he call a Saint his brother?
"Last time, I gathered Old Black, Old Gold, and the others to destroy Spiritual Mountain and vent your anger for you. Were you happy? Did it feel good?" Yang Jian laughed again.
So Great-grandfather really had made a move.
"Thank you."
Sect Master Tongtian took a deep breath and thanked him, finally deciding to stop dwelling on this strange hierarchy.
"What are you thanking your big brother for? Hahaha. Just drink one more cup with your big brother today!" Yang Jian was delighted and patted Sect Master Tongtian again.
Oh, this was awkward!
Zhao Gongming and the others were both shocked and furious.
Yang Jian naturally noticed their expressions and smiled. "Nephew Gongming, nieces Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao, you came too!"
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Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao were completely bewildered.
Nephew? Nieces?
Damn it, with our ages, even calling us your grandfather's grandfather would be too young!
Their faces flushed crimson. They could neither object nor accept it, and they stood there with deeply awkward expressions.
"Once you enter this house, follow the seniority here." Sect Master Tongtian smiled helplessly, giving them an out.
"Yes."
Zhao Gongming and the others hurriedly nodded and reluctantly called out to Yang Jian, "Uncle."
"Hey!" Yang Jian laughed loudly. "Say it again."
"Uncle!" Zhao Gongming and the others ground their teeth and called out once more.
"Hahahaha, good, good, good! Hahahaha." Yang Jian laughed heartily, feeling incredibly pleased.
Finally, finally, his seniority was not the lowest here!
Oh, he had finally turned the tables and become the master!
Yang Jian laughed loudly.
"All right, stop fooling around and hurry up to unload the goods." The Jade Emperor chuckled inwardly and kicked Yang Jian, urging him to get to work.
"All right, all right." Yang Jian hopped aside and went off laughing to help Queen Mother and Taibai Jinxing unload the goods.
"Come on, let's go see your grandfather." The Jade Emperor called Sect Master Tongtian and headed toward the backyard.
In the backyard, in the vegetable patch,
Zhang Yifan looked just like an old farmer. He was planting cabbages, digging one hole after another with a hoe.
"Father."
"Grandpa."
The Jade Emperor and Tongtian called out.
"Son, you're back. Little Tongtong came too." Zhang Yifan turned around and saw the Jade Emperor and Sect Master Tongtian.
Of course, he also saw Zhao Gongming and the others.
At that moment, Yunxiao and the others had taken the appearance of young boys and girls. That had been Sect Master Tongtian's request.
Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, Bixiao, and Zhao Gongming all saw Zhang Yifan, this incredibly mysterious great expert.
Was this the great-grandfather?
He looked like an ordinary mortal farmer, dressed in worn hemp clothing with his trouser legs and sleeves rolled up.
He did not even emit the slightest fluctuation of magical power.
Was this really the super expert who could make the Jade Emperor call him Father and Sect Master Tongtian call him Grandpa?
"Hurry up and call him Great-grandpa!" Sect Master Tongtian patted Yunxiao on the shoulder and spoke to the others.
"Greetings, Great-grandpa!" Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and the others hurriedly bowed.
"Good, good, good."
Zhang Yifan nodded with a smile, then looked strangely at Sect Master Tongtian. "Little Tongtong, are they your children?"
Little Tongtong looked so young. Could he already have several children?
No way.
Had he gotten married when he was only ten-something?
Zhang Yifan thought to himself, Is Little Tongtong really that impressive?
Is the Primordial World really this unreasonable?
"Grandpa, these aren't my children."
Sect Master Tongtian laughed helplessly. "They're the children of my sworn brother. Although they aren't my biological children, they're as dear to me as if they were."
"Oh, I knew it. You're only in your twenties. How could you possibly have sons and daughters who are twelve or thirteen? You gave me quite a scare. Hahaha."
Zhang Yifan laughed heartily. So they were the children of his sworn brother.
"Great-grandpa, we came to help you plant vegetables." Seeing that the atmosphere had grown awkward, Zhao Gongming and the others hurriedly tried to ease the tension.
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