Starting With 100 Million Lives

Nan Zhuo and the experts from the Divine Thunder Bureau were eventually taken back by the Law Enforcement Department.

After they left, the Immortal Officials watching Brother Cheng looked at him with admiration, as if he were a big shot.

Previously, when Venerable Shang Lian attacked, they only watched coldly from a distance, afraid of getting splattered with blood.

Now it’s different.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, pleasure to meet you!"

"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Jiang for clearing his name..."

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, your valor is unmatched; truly an exemplar for us all!"

No kidding, when someone can connect with a Third Grade Immortal Official from the Law Enforcement Department, who wouldn’t want to cozy up?

Soon, Brother Cheng was surrounded by people.

For their flattery, Jiang Cheng graciously accepted it.

But for their desire to form connections, he was utterly uninterested.

He can distinguish fair-weather friends easily.

After dismissing this group, he finally smiled at Bai Yan, Yue Zhi, and the other female immortals.

He raised his eyebrows triumphantly: "See, I told you the Divine Thunder Bureau is no big deal, completely under control."

Bai Yan and Yue Zhi were already convinced.

"Oh my, how did you manage that?"

"Could that Daoist Venerable Feng Lin truly have connections with you?"

Even Yan Yi was curious about this.

Originally, Jiang Cheng was expected to rely on the wager with the Evil Immortal Realm to escape consequences.

However, Jiang Cheng managed to clear his name smoothly, and it was obvious that it wasn’t due to that reason.

Could he really know a Daoist Venerable from the Celestial Palace?

How is that possible?

This guy has just arrived at the Celestial Palace, having no background whatsoever, right?

Facing their curious gazes, Brother Cheng smiled slightly: "Connections? Of course, I have none with him."

"Then he..."

"He’s my subordinate."

Pfft!

Yan Yi, who was eavesdropping nearby, almost spat water.

She couldn’t stand this bragging fellow anymore.

"Can you have some shame?"

"That’s a Daoist Venerable, your subordinate? Who do you think you are, a Divine Monarch?"

Imagine her father Yan Mu is just a Daoist Venerable.

She’s imagining being a superior to a Daoist Venerable, how about you go to heaven?

Not only her, but Bai Yan and Yue Zhi also didn’t believe it, though they felt too embarrassed to say it.

"Must I inform you in advance that Brother has many acquaintances in the Celestial Palace?"

Sect Leader Jiang casually said, "Besides, Brother being the Hidden Emperor, it’s quite reasonable to have several Daoist Venerables as subordinates, isn’t it?"

Yan Yi scoffed at his titular position as Hidden Emperor.

"You’ve only been here for a few days, yet you claim to have wide connections?"

"Certainly!"

"You’re bluffing; in the eyes of the Celestial Palace’s high ranks, you’re just a betting tool. Not even a passerby, you’ll lose your value after ten thousand years."

Yan Yi poured cold water relentlessly, mainly to tarnish Jiang Cheng’s ’Celestial Heart’ and reduce his loyalty to the Celestial Palace.

Even though she didn’t know that Brother Cheng had no Celestial Heart at all.

"Brother really has wide connections, dare to bet?"

Yan Yi isn’t naive; the previous defeat of Qiu Yuxuan is right beside her.

"I won’t bet with someone who doesn’t even have an Official Seal; it’s pointless," she scoffed deliberately.

Brother Cheng snorted.

"What’s so arrogant about being a mere captive?"

Yan Yi opened her mouth, speechless.

Indeed, she is Jiang Cheng’s captive.

Until the end of the ten thousand year period, this status practically remains unchanged.

Because of this, the girl was so hurt, even her chest seemed to ache.

In fact, her words also touched Jiang Cheng’s sensitive spot.

Originally, Brother Cheng didn’t know about the Official Seal.

But the ’Sealing Seal’ that Daoist Venerable Feng Lin displayed earlier made him feel somewhat imbalanced.

That Third Grade Immortal Official had such a powerful Big Killer.

And I, as the rightful Hidden Emperor, actually don’t have one?

This is a bit unreasonable!

He was contemplating how to find an official seal from the Celestial Palace’s high ranks when suddenly Yue Zhi came forward shyly.

Her charming face blushed, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating.

What’s up, girl? Attracted by Brother wanting to confess on the spot?

Brother Cheng was quite expectant.

So he smiled and stared into her eyes, remaining silent.

Being boldly stared at, Yue Zhi shifted her gaze to her shoes, unable to speak for a long time.

The chattering female immortals also noticed, and they stopped talking in unison, all looking this way.

This made Yue Zhi even more shy, even appearing ready to retreat.

Brother Cheng felt anxious for her.

Darling, confess your feelings without worries!

Don’t feel you’re unworthy of Brother.

Brother is very approachable and easy to win over, okay?

Put down the psychological burden, let go of the pressure...

Perhaps his inner thoughts were heard, as Yue Zhi finally gathered the courage to speak.

"Brother Jiang..."

Brother Cheng waved his hand smilingly: "Calling me Elder Jiang is too distant; since I’m not that old in the cultivation realm, just call me Brother Jiang!"

"Ah, isn’t that a bit inappropriate?"

Yue Zhi felt flattered.

After all, Jiang Cheng did slay a Supreme, adhering to the cultivation realm’s conventions; calling him ’elder’ is quite normal.

"What’s inappropriate? We’re neighbors after all."

Brother Cheng’s words eased her.

"Brother Jiang... are you really well-connected in the Celestial Palace, knowing many Daoist Venerables?"

Not a confession, with a slight disappointment for Brother Cheng.

But facing the girl’s expectant Casilan-like wide eyes, he still nodded solemnly.

"Of course, I’m well-regarded in the Celestial Palace. Is there something you need my help with? Just say it!"

His words almost sparked another of Yan Yi’s mockery.

Yue Zhi’s hope ignited instead.

"Then, can you plead for my sister to reduce her sentence?"

"Huh? Your sister? What sentence?"

Brother Cheng was a bit lost.

Having cultivated for so many years, he hadn’t encountered any punishment of this sort.

"Brother Jiang, it’s like this..."

The other female immortals obviously knew about the matter and helped explain enthusiastically.

Shortly, Brother Cheng finally understood the backstory.

Yue Zhi has a sister named Yue Yao, who is also a Celestial Venerable but not in the Music Department, rather in the Celestial Pill Department as a Ninth-grade Immortal Official.

The position is highly sought after by countless immortals, wanting to squeeze in.

After all, regardless of the lower realm or the previous Immortal Realm, pills are essential.

Yue Yao’s task in the Celestial Pill Department was to assist a superior Sixth-grade Emperor Alchemist with pill concoction, essentially functioning as an aide.

Her crime allegedly came from assisting the master in alchemy, when she was late in inputting immortal power to the refining Great Array, causing the precious batch of Emperor Pills to be ruined.

The master’s fury resulted in her conviction, sentencing her into the Pill Array, to serve as a human Array Hub guarding the Great Array for a billion years.

Hearing this kind of punishment, Brother Cheng expressed his astonishment.

To have him cultivate alone for ten years feels intolerable, let alone becoming a human Array Hub enduring a billion years of a dark and dreary existence.

"This is just unbelievably creative, isn’t it?"