Curtain-Rolling General and Uchiha Shin were good friends, but he could not say so in front of Queen Mother of the West.
After all, Curtain-Rolling belonged to Queen Mother of the West, while although Uchiha Shin was not her enemy, they were not on the same side either. If he showed that he was too close to Uchiha Shin, it would be detrimental not only to himself, but also to Uchiha Shin.
Curtain-Rolling General had spent so many years in the Heavenly Court that he naturally understood this principle.
After hearing Curtain-Rolling General's words, Queen Mother of the West nodded. "That Mystic Spirit King is indeed very capable. When you have the chance, spend more time with him and learn a few things from him."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Curtain-Rolling General left the Jade Pool and headed toward his residence. Along the way, he ran into Ziling.
"Where are you headed, Miss Ziling?"
Ziling said, "General Curtain-Rolling, I'm going to the Thirty-Third Heaven to see Lord Lao."
Ziling had not come to see Lord Lao because he had summoned her. She had matters of her own.
Ziling had come to Lord Lao to ask for a pair of protective talismans.
"What do you need protective talismans for?" Lord Lao asked. Did one still need protective talismans while staying in the Heavenly Court?
Ziling looked at Lord Lao, smiled, and said, "Lord Lao, of course they're for protecting myself."
"You said before that you would give me protective talismans, so I came to ask you for them."
Lord Lao had indeed said that before. Back then, he had gone to the lower realm and encountered some minor trouble, and Ziling had helped him.
Thus, Lord Lao had said that he would give Ziling protective talismans when the opportunity arose.
Lord Lao took