In the blink of an eye, a thousand years had passed since the Heavenly Court's Investiture of Gods.
Liu Mang was idling away in his Marriage Hall when a young attendant came to report.
"Master, the Ziwei Great Emperor and the God of Wealth invite you to discuss an important matter after you finish your duties."
"An important matter? What important matter?"
"This little one does not know. But the God of Wealth asked that you remember... remember to bring the Demon Court's Immortal Brew."
Liu Mang's face darkened, and he could not help complaining.
"I think discussing important matters is fake. Trying to swindle my good wine is the real goal."
"Those two bastards didn't want to come to the Heavenly Court before. Now, each of them knows how to enjoy themselves better than the last."
The young attendant held back for a long while before managing not to laugh.
"Master, the Heavenly Soldiers are still waiting to return with your reply~"
"Tell them I know!"
As the young attendant was about to leave, Liu Mang thought for a moment and added another instruction.
"Go to Emperor Chen Gou and tell him I'm inviting him to a barbecue tonight. Have him prepare some Spiritual Plants and grind them into seasoning."
The young attendant hesitated at once. Seeing Liu Mang look at him, he said aggrievedly,
"Master, this little one has gone to Grand Mage Xuan Du several times, but I never even got to see Emperor Chen Gou."
Liu Mang froze, somewhat surprised. "You've gone several times?"
Thinking Liu Mang was asking for details, the young attendant nodded solemnly.
"Yes! Not counting this time, nine times already!"
"Emperor Chen Gou has never seen this little one even once. I remember it very clearly."
Liu Mang frowned slightly and thought