Ch. 101Flattery Never Wears Thin
Key Plot Points and Events
- Bai Jing returns to Yingzhou Immortal Island and appoints Kong Xuan as the chief disciple of the Holy Lotus Sect, bestowing upon him the six-petaled White Lotus as a token.
- Kong Xuan requests to attend the Three Pure Ones' sermon in three thousand years and is tasked by Bai Jing to present Enlightenment Tea leaves as gifts.
- Kong Xuan attends the Three Pure Ones' sermon on Kunlun Mountain, where he meets Guangchengzi and Duobao, disciples of Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian respectively.
- Kong Xuan presents the gifts and summons Bai Jing's avatar using the Creation White Lotus.
Character Developments
- Kong Xuan demonstrates his quick wit, diplomacy, and flattery skills, impressing the Three Pure Ones and their disciples.
- The Three Pure Ones show varying degrees of satisfaction with Kong Xuan's flattery, reflecting their individual personalities and relationships with Bai Jing.
Significant Themes
- Flattery and its power in navigating relationships and gaining favor.
- The importance of master-disciple relationships and the influence of a master's reputation on their disciple's standing.
- The Three Pure Ones' individual personalities and their relationships with Bai Jing.
Character Interactions
- Kong Xuan interacts with Guangchengzi and Duobao, the disciples of Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian respectively, showcasing his diplomacy and flattery skills.
- Kong Xuan meets the Three Pure Ones and presents gifts on behalf of Bai Jing, impressing them with his words.
- The Three Pure Ones react differently to Kong Xuan's flattery, reflecting their individual personalities and relationships with Bai Jing.