"Hey, I just came over for a visit. No need to be so formal." Du Yu smiled. "Besides, this business about half the Heavenly Court..."
Huh?
Du Yu blinked. "Boss, what did you just say? Is the wind up here in the Heavenly Court too strong? Did I mishear you...?"
"Sir, I sincerely invite you to become one of the Heavenly Emperors and share governance of the entire Heavenly Court with me." Zhang Jian rose in the carriage and saluted Du Yu with clasped hands. "If you agree, I shall confer godhood upon you at once."
Looking troubled, Du Yu rubbed his forehead. After holding it in for a long while, he finally asked:
"But why on earth would you do that?"
"Why?" Zhang Jian paused. "Sir, aren't you asking a question you already know the answer to? Without your help, never mind Brother Youren and me successfully taking charge of heaven and the Underworld-I couldn't even have quelled that rebellion at the Zhang Family Stronghold three thousand years ago. Half the credit for my secure position here belongs to you. Since Brother Youren became one of the Underworld's Great Emperors, I naturally cannot shortchange you either. But your circumstances are unusual, sir. I have waited in anguish for you for three thousand years."
Du Yu pursed his lips as he gazed at the distant scenery of the Heavenly Court, unable to keep agitation from stirring within him.
"Sir... what do you think?"
Zhang Jian waited a while, but when Du Yu still gave no response, he asked.
"Boss, come on. Come sit here." Still looking into the distance, Du Yu beckoned to Zhang Jian.
Not understanding his intentions, Zhang Jian slowly moved over and sat beside him.
"Sir..."
"Boss, do you understand me?" Du Yu asked.
"Of course!" Zhang