Since ascending to the Heavenly Court, Chen Wei had never heard the Great Heavenly Venerable speak in such a tone.
He was probably basking in the reflected glory of his family connections.
Whatever the case, now that the Great Heavenly Venerable had laid his cards on the table and offered him the task concerning incense merit, he had to accept it.
As an official in the Heavenly Court, when a higher immortal extended a favor, a lower immortal had to receive it. There was simply no room to refuse.
"Uncle, you mean..." Chen Wei was about to thump his chest and make a promise, taking the opportunity to declare his loyalty.
The Great Heavenly Venerable raised a hand and cut him off. "Qingquan, reforming incense merit is a benevolent policy whose achievements will endure for countless generations, but it is also a perilous move that will earn you condemnation in the present. Tell me, do you dare accept this task?"
"At your command, Uncle, I would brave ten thousand deaths..." Upon hearing this, Chen Wei immediately moved to agree without a second thought.
"Ah!"
"There's no rush. Go back first and discuss it with Chan'er."
The Great Heavenly Venerable waved his hand again, in no hurry to secure Chen Wei's agreement.
Chen Wei's heart lurched.
The Heavenly Court had always conducted its affairs by issuing imperial decrees. Since when did anyone need to discuss them with their family? He hastily said, "Uncle, your humble servant can decide this himself. I can agree right now. There is absolutely no problem."
Unexpectedly, the Great Heavenly Venerable still shook his head, his tone brooking no argument. "There's no rush. I want Chan'er's opinion. Once Chan'er nods her approval, go to Tongming Hall and find Chang Geng."
"I understand."
Chen Wei made no further