Chapter Five: Holy crap, Brother Fan is amazing-he's got a wife already!

"Please forgive my younger sister, sir. She doesn't know any better. I ask you to be merciful!"

Chapter Five: Holy crap, Brother Fan is amazing—he's got a wife already!

"I ask you to be merciful, sir. If you have any conditions, please name them!"

The Woman in Purple had cast a spell on Chen Fan, and the backlash from the curse had struck her.

If Chen Fan refused to lift the suppression of her fortune,

the Woman in Purple would keep having bad luck for another day or two, until she could overcome it with the fortune of her destiny.

Seeing this, Chen Fan didn't understand why First Madam Zhang was acting this way,

but he knew he had no reason to refuse.

Besides, First Madam Zhang's status and strength could be useful to him.

"Though I don't know what you mean, First Madam, I agree!

However, I have something I'd like to ask you to help me with!"

Chen Fan openly stated what he wanted. A flicker crossed Lady Zhang's eyes.

Then she nodded briskly and said,

"Thank you, sir. But what sort of help did you mean?"

Zhang Tianshou looked at Chen Fan with a smile, and Chen Fan immediately understood what she meant.

It was obvious that the problem the young lady in purple was facing wasn't serious.

If Chen Fan pushed his luck or tried to extort her while he had the chance, Zhang Tianshou would never agree.

Thinking this, Chen Fan cupped his hands again and smiled.

"It's nothing. I only need to borrow the name of the Zhang Clan of Qinghe.

There's a river called Clear Water River near my village, and there's a River God in it.

I need you to lend me a hand..."

"So the River God has been doing evil. Don't worry, sir. Tianshou won't shirk her duty.

I'll go with you now and kill that wicked god!"

Killing intent radiated from Zhang Tianshou, making Chen Fan's heart tremble.

Holy crap. No wonder Great Tang had stood firm in this world of rampant gods and demons.

Even a lady of the Zhang Clan of Qinghe could be so decisive and ruthless.

Then men like Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong must be demons incarnate!

"That won't be necessary. I only have some matters to discuss with the River God.

It's just that Zhao Family Village isn't strong enough. I'm afraid the River God won't pay me any mind!"

Chen Fan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. This woman was really something!

Zhang Tianshou frowned slightly at his words. What did he need to discuss with the River God?

Before the Jade Emperor ascended, she had witnessed how those wicked gods squeezed the people dry.

Every one of them wanted to skin mortals alive, crush their bones, and suck out their marrow.

Wait. Discuss? River God?

Zhang Tianshou thought of Chen Fan's identity: the new Great Human Sage.

As far as she knew, every human sage was guided by the will of humanity.

Could this be Chen Fan's divine calling?

If so, then Chen Fan wasn't asking her for a favor at all. He was giving her a tremendous opportunity!

After all, the birth of every Great Human Sage greatly strengthened humanity.

The fortune and merit involved were enough to make even a Quasi-Saint envious.

But they weren't related in any way. Why was Chen Fan being so generous to her?

No. She had to repay him for such a great karmic connection!

Zhang Tianshou thought for a moment, then took a plaque made of crimson soft jade from her waist.

"Tianshou thanks you for giving me this opportunity, sir. I have no way to repay you.

This is my token. With it, you can command gods and spirits.

City Gods, land gods, and their ilk will obey your orders when they see it!"

"Holy crap, it's that powerful?"

Chen Fan was stunned. Great Tang was incredible!

Even a lady of the Zhang Clan of Qinghe had a token that could command gods and spirits.

Then wouldn't Emperor Taizong of Tang Li Shimin, who spoke with the authority of Heaven, be able to make someone a god with a single word?

Chen Fan, who didn't know Zhang Tianshou's true identity, had completely misunderstood.

Meanwhile, Dazhuang looked at Chen Fan with admiration.

'Glory to Brother Fan! He's already talked that young lady out of her token.

And this "commanding gods and spirits" business? It's obviously a token of love!'

"B-but what?"

Zhang Tianshou didn't understand. Only then did Chen Fan remember that the person in front of him was a young woman.

He quickly cleared his throat and explained,

"Nothing. I just meant it's impressive!"

"Oh, Tianshou understands. Sir, holy crap, you're amazing!"

Zhang Tianshou smiled and cupped her hands toward Chen Fan. Chen Fan's mouth twitched.

Zhang Tianshou was puzzled.

Why didn't the sir seem to like her compliment?

"Ahem. You keep calling yourself Tianshou, First Madam. Is that your given name?"

Chen Fan hurriedly changed the subject. He couldn't keep talking nonsense.

Even though the customs of Great Tang were liberal, surely a woman wouldn't casually reveal her private name.

Dazhuang was starting to question everything he knew.

'Her given name? A token of love? Brother Fan got together with her that fast?

Then why does his Xiao Hua still act so indifferent toward him?'

Lady Zhang nodded, but the Woman in Purple had had enough.

"Big sister, why are you even talking to this little nobody? You even gave him your token!"

The Woman in Purple stepped forward and tugged at Zhang Tianshou's sleeve, pouting so hard she could have hung an oil jug from her lips.

Zhang Tianshou's expression immediately turned stern, and she scolded her.

"Xiao Qi, don't be rude. Apologize to the sir!"

"Big sister!"

"Apologize!"

Faced with Xiao Qi's pleading, Zhang Tianshou showed no sign of relenting for once.

Xiao Qi reluctantly turned around, bowed to Chen Fan, and said softly,

"I'm sorry!"

"Louder. How have I always taught you?"

"First Madam, please don't be angry. She's just a child; it's normal for her not to know any better!"

Chen Fan hurriedly tried to smooth things over. He still had plenty of matters that would require the Zhang Clan of Qinghe's help.

He didn't mind this little incident.

Besides, the clan Li Shimin was mainly targeting was the Five Surnames and Seven Great Houses.

The Zhang Clan of Qinghe was one of the families being elevated, making them an excellent partner.

"How magnanimous of you, sir!"

Zhang Tianshou instantly changed from stormy to sunny, apologizing with a hint of embarrassment.

By now, Dazhuang thought Chen Fan was a living legend.

'Brother Fan is invincible! He's already got her acting like a devoted wife!'

The Woman in Purple glared at Young Master Fu, One-Eyed Wolf, and the others, gritting her teeth.