Zhang Yu read in the report that another anomalous divine creature had recently come to attack. As Ai Bogao and Jin Zhixing had been prepared, and had the magical artifact he had bestowed last time, they had captured the enemy with great ease. Since they did not dare make the decision themselves, they would shortly send it to the Upper Layer for him to deal with.
He had only just finished reading the report when a divine attendant came to announce, "Tingzhi, Venerable Jin has come to request an audience. He is already outside the palace gates."
Zhang Yu nodded. "Let him in."
The divine attendant went to deliver the message. Before long, Jin Zhixing stepped into the hall and respectfully bowed to the seat above. "Tingzhi, with the magical artifact bestowed by Tingzhi this time, this subordinate joined forces with Fellow Daoist Ai and captured another anomalous divine creature. It is only regrettable that its tracks upon arrival were too obscure, and we were unable to learn where it came from."
As he spoke, he raised both hands and presented the talisman artifact.
Zhang Yu lowered his gaze and drew the object before him. He first examined it, then questioned Jin Zhixing in detail. Once the matter was clear, he said, "You have worked hard, Fellow Daoist Jin. Your merits will be recorded according to precedent this time as well."
Jin Zhixing hurriedly replied in a respectful voice, "To serve Celestial Xia and to serve Tingzhi, this subordinate has not worked hard."
Zhang Yu summoned Daoist Ming Zhou and instructed him to record the merits, then bestowed several pills and powdered medicines. After expressing his thanks, Jin Zhixing withdrew with great respect.
After Jin Zhixing left, Zhang Yu turned his gaze back to the talisman artifact. He discovered that