After hearing Chen Wei's well-reasoned explanation, with the Great Sage Equal to Heaven backing him up at his side, Kui Mulang finally caught on.
They could surely enjoy today's drinks in peace. Even if the sky fell, someone taller would hold it up.
"Oh!" Kui Mulang's expression changed at once, breaking into a delighted smile. "Lord Chen, your insight has truly cleared the weeds from my mind! No wonder those above value you so highly. You truly are an outstanding representative of the Heavenly Court's younger Immortal Officials. I admire you, I truly do!"
Chen Wei clasped his hands and bowed repeatedly, his expression modest. "You flatter me, Star Lord. I merely follow the regulations."
Outwardly, he was all courtesy. Inwardly, he knew exactly what was going on.
Word had spread in private throughout the Heavenly Court: Lord Chen, accomplished in both civil and martial affairs, had luck and blessings on his side. A minor immortal who had ascended from the Mortal Realm without any backing had somehow climbed onto the Third Holy Mother's lofty branch, then soared straight into the azure clouds to reach his current position.
Chen Wei met such gossip without a trace of shame.
That's right!
I relied on Yang Chan. So what?
Was relying on Yang Chan so shameful?
Across the entire Three Realms, how many immortals wanted to rely on her but never got the chance?
The other immortals saw only Chen Wei basking in boundless glory, not the beatings he took in private. First came Yang Jian making trouble, then came the scheming.
He danced on a knife's edge every day. Anyone who tried it would know how deadly the job was.
Kui Mulang led Sun Wukong and Chen Wei toward his residence.
The Lunar Mansion Residence had a neat, square layout,