Chapter 70

After a few cups of wine, Marshal Tianpeng's chatterbox was completely opened. After chatting with Su Chen about the fairy maids of the Guanghan Palace, he talked about the power structure of the Heavenly Court.

Although Su Chen only cared about the Guanghan Palace in his heart, he knew he couldn't interrupt him at this time.

So he listened as Tianpeng began to complain bitterly to him.

"Brother Su Chen, you don't know, although I, the Marshal, look majestic, it's actually really hard to live," he said, his face flushed red from drinking, his speech a bit slurred. "But because I am His Majesty's confidant, I am restricted everywhere in doing things. You just came, you don't know, this Heavenly Court looks like it respects His Majesty, but actually, the major forces are forming cliques..."

Marshal Tianpeng became more excited as he spoke and took a big gulp of wine.

Su Chen just listened quietly, filling his wine from time to time, and echoed in his mouth: "Marshal, you have worked hard, Marshal, you have been wronged."

He knew that at this time, the best way was to be a qualified listener.

Sure enough, after Marshal Tianpeng complained about work, the topic turned again to what he cared about most.

"Sigh, those work matters, forget it. What I'm most annoyed about is... is the matter regarding the Guanghan Palace!"

He lowered his voice and leaned into Su Chen's ear, a breath of alcohol spraying over.

"Brother Su Chen, tell me the truth, do you think I am worthy of Fairy Chang'e?"

Su Chen smiled secretly in his heart, but on his face, he had an expression of righteous indignation.

"Marshal, what are you saying! What kind of person are you? Great Marshal of the Tianhe water troops! You have looks, you have status! That Fairy Chang'e, although beautiful, is after all just a dancing fairy in the Guanghan Palace. That she can be favored by the Marshal is the blessing she has cultivated for eight lifetimes, how can you say you are not worthy?"

These words spoke directly to Marshal Tianpeng's heart.

He slapped his thigh and said excitedly: "Right! That's what I think too. Why is she so cold to me?"

"Every time she sees me, she is cold and doesn't even want to say a word. The rare treasures I send her, she doesn't even bother to look at and returns them all to me. Brother, tell me, why is this?"

Marshal Tianpeng looked distressed, like a teenager who had just fallen in love but was repeatedly frustrated.

Su Chen looked at his appearance and already had a plan in mind.

He pondered for a moment, pretended to be an experienced person, and spoke slowly.

"Marshal, please forgive this little brother for being blunt. Your method of pursuing the fairy was wrong from the beginning."

"Wrong?" Marshal Tianpeng was stunned. "Where is it wrong? What I sent are all treasures rare in the Three Realms. Is it that I'm not sincere enough?"

"Marshal, the problem lies in the sending of things," Su Chen shook his head, looking like he was pointing out the country.

"Think about it, who is Fairy Chang'e? She lives in the Guanghan Palace and relies on the Lunar Star Lord; what kind of rare treasures hasn't she seen? The things you send, although precious, really can't move her heart."

"Then what should I send?" Marshal Tianpeng asked sincerely.

"Pursuing a woman, especially a fairy as cold and refined as Fairy Chang'e, must never be viewed with worldly eyes. Sending treasures is the worst strategy. What you need to send is sincerity, something that can make her eyes light up," Su Chen said.

"Sincerity? Something that makes her eyes light up?" Marshal Tianpeng frowned. "What is that?"

Su Chen smiled slightly, picked up his wine cup, and took a light sip.

"Marshal, think, what kind of place is the Guanghan Palace? It is the Lunar Star, the place of extreme Yin and extreme cold in the Three Realms. Living in such an environment all year round, even an immortal would inevitably feel lonely and cold in their heart, right?"

Marshal Tianpeng nodded thoughtfully.

"So," a glimmer of light flashed in Su Chen's eyes, "what you need to send is not those cold treasures. What you need to send is a warmth, a warmth that can dispel the cold in her heart."

"Warmth?" Marshal Tianpeng was even more confused.

"Right, it's warmth," Su Chen guided him step by step. "For example, a song that can make her happy, a little gadget that can make her feel warm, or even just a sentence that speaks to her heart. These are all ten thousand times stronger than those rare treasures you send."

Marshal Tianpeng listened to Su Chen's words as if he were intoxicated, only feeling that the little Daoist Su Chen in front of him was simply a master of love.

The look he gave Su Chen had changed from appreciation to worship.

"High! Truly high!" Marshal Tianpeng slapped the table and praised loudly. "Listening to your words is better than reading books for ten years! Brother Su Chen, you are truly my mentor and friend!"

He grabbed Su Chen's hand excitedly and said: "Brother, you must help me. Tell me, what should I do? What kind of warm thing should I send her?"

Su Chen thought to himself: "After paving the way for so long, we've finally reached the main point."

He pretended to ponder for a long time before speaking slowly: "This... this little brother only has some clumsy opinions of talking on paper. To really prescribe the right medicine, one must personally go near the Guanghan Palace to take a look and feel the environment there before one can have better ideas."

Marshal Tianpeng now believed Su Chen's words deeply.

As soon as he heard this, he immediately said: "That's easy to handle!"

He leaned into Su Chen's ear and lowered his voice, mysteriously saying: "Brother, to tell you the truth, in a few days, it will be my turn to lead the Tianhe water troops to patrol the Heavenly domain near the Lunar Star. When the time comes, you will go with me. I will take you to the outside of the Lunar Star to take a look at the Guanghan Palace from afar. You help me plan carefully; as long as it succeeds, you will be the best brother I, Tianpeng, have!"

This was exactly what Su Chen was waiting for!

On his face, however, he had a look of being flattered and somewhat embarrassed.

"Marshal, I'm afraid this is inappropriate, right? Patrolling the Tianhe is a major military matter; how can we outsiders participate?"

"Hey! What's inappropriate about it." Marshal Tianpeng patted his chest until it made a "thumping" sound. "My territory, I call the shots. I say it's appropriate, then it's appropriate! It's settled, come, drink. Let's drink until we're both drunk!"

The banquet was a success for both host and guests.

At least, it looked like that on the surface.

Marshal Tianpeng was the happiest one; he was dead drunk, and when he left, he still held Su Chen's hand, calling him brother and being reluctant to part.

"Brother Su Chen, it's settled. Three days later, Tianhe water troops camp, I'll wait for you, don't be late!"

"Marshal, rest assured, this little brother will definitely arrive on time," Su Chen replied with a smile.

After sending off all the guests, the large Great Sage's Mansion returned to its usual coldness.