Relying solely on grand promises and false promises cannot sustain a strong work passion for a long time. Many immortals on this side of Bu Zhou Mountain were dragged here because they were too curious, and had "irritated" several leaders who used the occasion to recruit conscripts. The morale was already low, and if no rewards were given, their enthusiasm for work would drop to the lowest point.
Relying on power can only coerce for a time, and ultimately, some tangible rewards are still needed.
The leaders in the current command of Bu Zhou Mountain are only two and a half.
Deng ChanYu and Tai Shang Laojun received their missions directly from Hongjun, and there was no choice but to carry them out.
Hao Tian was forced to come, and the three of them were well aware that Hongjun didn't invite Hao Tian because he still regarded him as his own child. If he is his child, then he is one of us, and why would one of us need to be sent on a mission in a grand manner to the Zihao Palace?
I treat you as one of my own, so don't treat yourself as an outsider!
Hongjun believes that Hao Tian should know his place, and indeed, Hao Tian is very respectful. Deng ChanYu completely stopped the large project of repairing ten levels of the Heavenly Palace to thirty-three levels, and he didn't say anything. Instead, he used various means to "deceive" the heavenly beings of the Heavenly Court to work.
Directly issuing orders would require payment, and relocation fees are not a novelty. Although it's not called relocation fees now, its meaning has remained the same from ancient times to the present. The Heavenly Court is currently eating its own next meal, and now where can they find money?
Since there's no money, we'll have to rely on deception.
Bringing them over is not the end, but the beginning. This is not Paru, and the two and a half leaders in the command center are thinking of distributing some benefits.
The Phoenix inherited the ten-year term of Ziwēi Emperor and has seven years left. Seven years later, most of the heavenly beings in the Heavenly Court will go to Ziwēi Star to attend a ceremony. If they look pale and gaunt, like refugees, it would be embarrassing for the Phoenix. Those who know will say they are elite troops from the Heavenly Court, but those who don't know might think they are elders from a beggars' gang.
When it comes to distributing benefits, Deng ChanYu and Tai Shang Laojun both shake their heads conditionally, indicating that they are merely alchemists, poor and destitute. Hao Tian was slightly slower to react, but he remained silent, making a silent protest.
The three of them don't want to use their own resources for public affairs, so they have no choice but to find a convenient scapegoat.
"Although we are building the Bu Zhou Mountain, there is always a chance to meet nature. One day, Bu Zhou Mountain will be connected to the Four Seas. It would be better," Deng ChanYu proposed a suggestion, "We could go to the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas to beg for alms. At the end of the year, give each of the many gods two jin of fish and three jin of crabs. This benefit is already there." Year after year, it has abundance, how good an omen!
The character for 'Xian' consists of one person and one mountain, indicating that immortals are people who live in the mountains. Most likely, they don't eat much seafood. Now that they're being treated to a free meal, what could they possibly be unhappy about?
Tai Shang Laojun's lips twitched twice, and this was supposed to be his job. However, as a supreme being who can disembowel corpses and split bodies, he felt too embarrassed to go to the Eastern Sea and swindle spiritual materials.
He suggested that Deng ChanYu go instead, but Deng ChanYu countered with a question, "If I can go to beg for alms, why can't you build Bu Zhou Mountain here? If you can, we can switch roles."
Soon, they once again dragged Hao Tian into the battle.
After discussing it, the three of them decided to go together!
They acted with great speed and arrived at the Eastern Sea within an hour.
Hao Tian rode in the eight-pavilion chariot, displaying the full array of an emperor's retinue. There were thousands of attendants and assistants along the way, making for a grand procession that demonstrated his formidable power.
Deng ChanYu and Tai Shang Laojun both rode on oxen.
Behind Tai Shang Laojun stood the Golden Horn and Silver Horn, one holding a purple gold gourd containing elixirs, and the other holding a jade jar used for washing hands.
Deng ChanYu's rear was left looking rather lonely in comparison. It was really not visually appealing.
The Phoenix's side was brimming with fierce generals and rainy strategists.
Even without counting the many Buddha and Bodhisattvas on Mount Lingshan, the moon itself had the Ten Great Disciples accompanying it, including Subhuti, Mahamoggallana, Maha Kasyapa, Aniruddha, and others.
On Deng ChanYu's side, there is a bit of an awkward situation.
Nezha looked like a troublemaker, and the small qingluan and his guys looked dumb. Yuan Xiao? Not to mention that Yuan Xiao was the disciple and pet of Yun Xiao, but even just looking at his appearance, he wasn't suitable to be brought out in front of others to make a show.
As for those without a head, the discontented ones, the qiongqi, and the tao tie, not one of them is suitable.
For a moment, she even thought of borrowing Mahakasyapa and Ananda from others, but in the end, she abandoned the idea, as it really wasn't necessary.
The more grandiose the scene, the more resentment it can stir up. What's the point?
Following the idea that as long as I'm not embarrassed, the embarrassment is someone else's, she sat alone on the five-colored divine ox and arrived at the East Sea in a very low-key manner.
Ao Guang had received the news earlier and was now leading a group of water dwellers from the Dragon Palace who were available for dispatch. He was standing on the surface of the sea to welcome them.
"Min Ao Guang, kowtowing to Your Majesty! Bowing to Tai Shang Laojun, seeing Deng Xianzhang!" Ao Guang paid homage one by one with deep bows. These three individuals were a formidable presence that he dared not provoke individually, and now they had joined forces to come to the East Sea. What could they be up to? He had several guesses, but couldn't be sure.
The three were simply here to borrow some wind, and Ao Guang invited them into the Crystal Palace to rest. They accepted readily.
Tai Shang Laojun and Hao Tian were both reluctant to talk about money, with a slightly embarrassed undertone.
Deng ChanYu, on the other hand, seemed indifferent to the matter. She believed that when applying for a job, it's natural to discuss compensation. For a big project, one must negotiate the price, and even when shopping, one should haggle. In her value system, discussing money is not shameful.
"Old neighbors."
"Oh? Please explain, spirit master."
"Old neighbor, do you know that we are reconstructing Bu Zhou Mountain?"
"Well, the dragon palace's news has always been secluded, and little dragons only heard a bit about it. I don't know the details."
Deng ChanYu slapped the table: "Oh, old neighbor, you don't know. We suffer! What is the northwest desert? It has long become a barren land. Every night, the strong wind blows bones, the cold wind blows souls, and the fierce wind blows life essence. In just half a year, more than ten righteous warriors have been buried in the wild for the reconstruction of Bu Zhou Mountain. I think of their families with no one to look after them and can't sleep at night. I feel heartbroken! I regret not having enough financial resources!"
Ao Guang's thoughts twirled around twice with her words. When Deng ChanYu paused, he pondered for a while before finally understanding, "You're here to ask for money?"
Are you saying that they are working together to ask for money?
Oh, my!
He couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve. What kind of price will the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas have to pay to send these three away?
Old King saw that Deng ChanYu had already laid the groundwork, so he immediately threw in a supporting comment: "When the mountain is formed, the roll of merit will also have the name of the dragon race."
Ao Guang was not satisfied with this condition. The inhabitants of the primordial chaos would only remember the three of you, not what's written on the roll of merit. After all, it's a dense list of names. I've heard there are Chang'e and the Jade Rabbit too? By the time my name is listed in a row next to the Jade Rabbit, who would know how much effort Ao Guang had put in!
Hao Tian also opportunistically put forward his own conditions: "The dragon race may also serve as officials in the heavens."
