Wen Ning was getting ready to visit the Heavenly Court to see his godfather.
That morning, he called Lu Ming and Feng Dema over to the counter.
"I'm heading up to see my godfather. I'll be back in two or three days. You two look after the shop."
Lu Ming nodded without asking any questions. Feng Dema was blow-drying a rabbit's fur and looked up to answer.
"Got it, boss. Don't worry about us."
Wen Ning packed a small bag with some cigarettes and liquor.
Just as he was about to leave, the door was pushed open from outside.
The Sparrow Spirit and his whole family stood in the doorway.
Wen Ning looked at him.
"What are you doing here?"
The Sparrow Spirit flapped his wings, walked into the shop, looked around, then glanced at the bag in Wen Ning's hand.
"Going somewhere?"
"Yeah, up to the Heavenly Court."
The Sparrow Spirit's eyes lit up at once.
"The Heavenly Court? You're going to the Heavenly Court?"
Seeing that expression, Wen Ning's heart sank.
"What are you getting at?"
"Take me with you."
Wen Ning set the bag on the counter and looked at him.
"What would you go there for?"
"I've never been to the Heavenly Court in my life. I want to see what it's like."
Wen Ning shook his head.
"No. I'm going to see my godfather, not going sightseeing. Besides, not just anyone can enter the Heavenly Court. You're a sparrow spirit with no official standing. You'll probably get stopped."
The Sparrow Spirit folded his wings, crouched on the counter, and tilted his head up at Wen Ning.
"Come on, just take me."
"No."
"I promise I won't wander off."
"No."
"I'll just take a look from outside the South Heaven Gate. I won't go in."
"There