Black Journey to the West: The Imposter Star Lord

Chapter 42: Dividing the Profits

Cao Xing scrutinized the three gods, and instantly their affiliations and responsibilities became clearly displayed before him.

Cao Xing didn't understand where this information came from at first, but then he suddenly realized.

The path of gods is different from the path of immortals. Those who follow the path of gods have their own primordial spirit residing within the Heavenly Way.

Everyone is within the system of the Way of Heaven, with their respective ranks and authority, which can be understood with just a glance.

Cao Xing nodded slightly and raised his palm: "Sit down and talk."

This wasn't Cao Xing being arrogant; it was the proper scene. The highest-ranking of the three deities before him was only Xin Tianjun, the Thunder Lord, the chief clerk of the Thunder Department, with the Wind Master, Rain Master, and Lightning Goddess as his subordinates. At most, he was only a deputy director-level official.

As for the other two, one is the head of the Plague Department, and the other is a spirit official of the Tianxiang Palace. At most, they are only county-level cadres.

Compared to Kui Mulang, the head of the Twenty-Eight Constellations and a high-ranking official, the three of them probably wouldn't even have the chance to see Kui Mulang often.

Even at the Jade Pool Immortal Gathering, the three of them could only sit in the seats outside the main hall, behind countless corners.

Cao Xing had worked within the system in his previous life, so he was well aware of how significant the difference in rank was. After gesturing for the three people in front of him to sit down, Cao Xing scrutinized them with his gaze.

My heart was pounding.

Who am I? What am I here for? To play matchmaker? I don't know anything about this!

However, these problems were no challenge for Cao Xing at all.

Once the three gods were seated, Cao Xing sighed to them, "I heard from Fairy Qing'e that our ranks are growing larger and larger, but there are fewer and fewer immortals who can actually do things. Everyone is busy with their own little plot of land and doesn't care about their responsibilities, the blessings of all living beings, or the heavenly rules and regulations. Alas, it really pains me."

Cao Xing's words made the three gods, Jin Lingguan and Jin Lingguan, feel ashamed and start to panic. Although Fairy Qing'e told them that the great god wanted to see them this time, she had not told them that it was actually Kui Mulang.

This is a ruthless figure with a name and reputation in the Heavenly Court; they cannot afford to be careless.

"What you say is right, Star Lord. We also want to make a name for ourselves at this Qionglou Incense Gathering. If there is anything wrong, please point it out, Star Lord."

Yang Wenhui stood up and bowed, while Jin Lingguan and Xin Tianjun carefully observed Cao Xing's expression.

Cao Xing waved his hand, gesturing for Yang Wenhui to sit down first.

"Don't be nervous. It's good that you can do things and have the courage to do them. You're better than those gods who don't do anything or are afraid to do anything. They say that a local official is more powerful than a distant one. You're the ones who are doing the work. Just do it however you want."

Yang Wenhui glanced down at Xin Tianjun and Jin Langjiang beside him.

The three gods exchanged a glance, and inwardly cursed, "Old thief."

What does it mean that a local official is more powerful than a distant one? You're the ones who did the work.

Isn't this blatantly a case of wanting to eat but not intending to take responsibility?

Of course, no matter how much they cursed in their hearts, they still had to nod and thank Kui Mulang outwardly. At least by saying this much, it meant that Kui Muxingjun had already acknowledged them.

After a moment's consideration, Jin Lingguan said, "What the Star Lord says is true. However, while we are bold and daring, we are also acting recklessly. We still lack the necessary finesse. I am honored by the Star Lord's high regard for us. I would like to ask the Star Lord to send an envoy to provide guidance so that we may have a chance to learn."

"Your humble servant agrees as well." Yang Wenhui and Xin Tianjun rose and bowed.

Cao Xing was in a real bind. He had no idea what they were up to, let alone how to send someone to give them instructions. Who could he possibly send?

However, upon further reflection, an idea suddenly popped into Cao Xing's mind. Although the idea was bold, it was also an opportunity.

Thinking of this, he pretended to ponder deeply for a moment before saying, "Adding a chair next to you will only make you hesitant and uncomfortable when you do things."

The three gods, Jinlingguan and Jinlingguan, were completely bewildered upon hearing this.

What exactly does this old thief mean?

Just as the three gods were puzzled, Cao Xing changed the subject and said with a sigh, "There is a young man in my clan. Seeing you reminds me of him. It's like seeing myself when I was young. We were both fearless and naive back then. I'm afraid this kid will go out and cause a lot of trouble."

Upon hearing this, the three gods of Jinlingguan instantly understood.

Good grief, so all you've been saying is that you were just waiting for us here.

Jin Lingguan immediately stepped forward and said, "It is the good fortune of the younger generation that the Star Lord is so concerned about them. We happen to be short of manpower this time, so why not let him come here to gain experience so that he can serve the Star Lord in the future?"

Cao Xing hesitated for a moment: "Isn't that inappropriate?"

"Star Lord, we are doing this for the sake of Heaven, to mentor the younger generation and increase the number of talents in Heaven. We have absolutely no selfish motives."

"Lord Xing, rest assured, we are all dedicated to the public good, and we are truly short of manpower."

"With your support, Star Lord, we are sure to achieve great things."

The three gods took turns speaking, their words righteous and stern. Seeing that the time was right, Cao Xing followed their lead and said, "Let me be frank from the start: this kid is new to the game and doesn't know the rules. If he's not going to improve, don't hold back. Give him a good talking-to and criticize him if necessary."

The three gods readily agreed with smiles and revealed a secret incantation. They said that as long as the younger generation recited this incantation on Qiongshan Mountain, they would sense it and send someone to meet them.

"Star Lord, if there is nothing else, we will take our leave."

Seeing that everything had been said, the three gods immediately bowed and took their leave.

Being a decent human being requires understanding, and being a god requires even more understanding. Once you've said what you need to say, take the initiative; don't wait for your boss to speak.

After receiving Cao Xing's nod, the figures of the three gods gradually faded away. The chairs behind them seemed to have turned back into ordinary stone benches as the three gods left, no longer displaying their names.

Looking at the empty chair in front of him, Cao Xing rested his chin on his hands and couldn't help but ponder.

The waters of this Qionglou Xianghui (a type of Buddhist gathering) seem to be deeper than I imagined.

However, this gave me the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

I just don't know what these three guys are up to. Maybe I can use my status as Kui Mulang to gain some advantages for myself, even if it's just some small benefits, it would be enough for my main body to live off for a while.

Cao Xing's consciousness gradually faded.

Soon after regaining consciousness, Cao Xing opened his eyes: "Sister, how long was I unconscious this time?"

"Unconscious?? No?? Brother, are you feeling unwell?" Bixia was somewhat surprised. She hadn't sensed anything unusual about Cao Xing at all; she had only seen him resting with his eyes closed, breathing steadily, showing no abnormal signs.

"Oh, that's all right now."

It seems that the first time it took so long was mostly due to the technique.

This can be understood as the first login, and the cache has been running for too long.

Cao Xing calmed himself down. Although his actions were risky, with Kui Mulang, a powerful figure, overseeing him, he wasn't afraid of any unexpected incidents.

Actually, there's nothing we can do about it. We can only develop in the direction that is most suitable and fits Kui Mulang's identity. Constantly dodging and avoiding problems will only make us expose ourselves faster.

Before his rebirth, there were quite a few cases of people impersonating experts. Most of them were exposed on the same day. However, some of these swindlers managed to deceive people all the way from the county to the provincial capital. In the end, they were exposed because they became so famous that they attracted the attention of the policy research office.

This incident caused quite a stir back then. Cao Xing had only recently returned to civilian life and was puzzled when he saw the news. The scam was so simple and crude, yet none of the high-ranking officials suspected it.

When the seasoned veteran who had dined with him heard his doubts, he simply smiled and said, "The secret is actually very simple; it boils down to two words: boldness!"

The bolder and more confident they were, the less the officials dared to question them, preferring to believe it was true rather than not.

After all, the losses from being cheated belong to the public, but if you offend someone, you ruin your own future.

The same logic applies here as well. Moreover, he is wearing the divine appearance of the Yellow Robe Monster. As long as he is not too far off, no one will doubt that his identity is problematic.