Chapter 322

However, Mo Lishou didn't ask further; though he bore the title of Heavenly King, his official position was low, and he simply couldn't compare to Tai Bai Lao Xian, a trusted confidant.

Many confidential matters were beyond his authority to know; it was better for the discerning to remain silent to avoid embarrassment.

At this moment, Bai Hua Xian Zi also flew over, seeing Tai Bai Jin Xing standing and waiting before Nantianmen, she was stunned for a moment, then spoke: "How come you're here too?"

"Old man is here waiting for the delivery."

Tai Bai Jin Xing raised the whisk in his hand.

Seeing this, Mo Lishou hesitated and stepped in front of Bai Hua Xian Zi: "Bai Hua Xian Zi, are you going down to the Lower Realm?"

Guarding the gate is his duty; every person must be questioned.

Bai Hua shook her head: "No, I'm waiting to fetch the delivery for Sanniang."

Another delivery? Mo Lishou was utterly bewildered—had he lost his grasp of reality? What exactly was this delivery? How did both Tai Bai Lao Xian and Bai Hua Xian Zi know about it, while he remained as clueless as a blank sheet? Mo Lishou, dazed, made way: one serves the Heavenly Emperor, the other serves Sanniang—both are not to be provoked!

"Gentlemen, how long will you have to wait for this delivery?"

Mo Lishou gave an embarrassed smile.

Besides, there were two figures standing nearby; his guard duty felt awkward enough as it was!

"Soon, soon."

Tai Bai Jin Xing nodded happily.

The two hired by Chen the Shopkeeper are both great demon kings, and moreover, they are both Peng birds—no wonder the delivery speed is incredibly swift.

As if to confirm what Tai Bai Jin Xing said, in the next moment, two figures that blotted out the sun and clouds appeared from the distant horizon.

Extremely fast, without hesitation, they arrived simultaneously before Nantianmen—both were Peng birds of equally massive size, yet each bore a distinct appearance.

With a single spread of their wings, they seemed capable of blotting out the sun and clouds, utterly terrifying; the aura emanating from within and without was enough to make one's heart palpitate.

The reason the Demon Race became the protagonists of heaven and earth lies precisely in this heaven-defying bloodline power; high-ranking demons with bloodline inheritance are not to be trifled with.

Mo Lishou's face turned grave; in an instant, two green snakes coiled up his arms, mouths bloody, bodies arched, he vigilantly faced the two demons, emitting serpentine threatening sounds from his throat.

Broad-Eyed Heavenly King Mo Lishou is skilled at taming beasts.

In the War of Divine Investiture, the fox spirit was slain by Yang Jian; Mo Lishou then sought out two spirit snakes to raise, and they have now become one of his major combat methods.

The two Peng birds transformed into human form—namely, the Golden-Winged Dapeng and the Peng Demon King. To the vigilant Mo Lishou, the two demons paid no heed at all.

"How about that? I said it—you may have divine powers, but your speed may not necessarily surpass mine."

The Peng Demon King chuckled smugly.

"Even if the Golden-Winged Dapeng exerted his full effort along the way, he couldn't shake me off—we Kun-Peng are the swiftest in the Three Realms!"

"Tch."

The Golden-Winged Dapeng let out a cold snort, turned his head away, refusing to engage—sooner or later, he will win!

"Nantianmen is a vital stronghold—you two demons, leave at once!"

Mo Lishou strode forward, his expression cold and stern, appearing ready to draw his weapon at the slightest provocation.

The Golden-Winged Dapeng casually swept his gaze, sensing Mo Lishou's cultivation was merely that of a Golden Immortal, he snorted lightly: "This trash? I could slap him flat with one palm—yet he dares to shout in my presence? This is only because he works under Chen the Shopkeeper; causing trouble would be bad, and if the Buddhist Sect has to clean up after him, given his former violent temper, he would have long done as he pleased!"

The Peng Demon King also wore a cold expression: "A mere gatekeeper dares to act arrogantly before me? Do you really think delivering food means I won't lose my temper?" The atmosphere instantly turned tense, swords drawn and bows bent.

"Heavenly King!

Heavenly King, wait!"

Seeing this, Tai Bai Jin Xing was greatly alarmed, hastily stepping forward to block the path, smiling as he said: "These two are precisely the ones Old Man is waiting for."

Mo Lishou's prepared momentum suddenly stalled, somewhat bewildered: "Old Immortal, they are demons, aren't they?"

To display such a fierce aura and reveal their true forms while causing a commotion at Nantianmen—if not provocation, what is it? If he ignored it, wouldn't that be dereliction of duty? This is precisely because Mo Lishou doesn't know the origins and cultivation of the Golden-Winged Dapeng and the Peng Demon King; otherwise, even if he grew two more guts, he wouldn't dare act so!

"Heavenly King, be solemn—our Heavenly Court's demon immortals are not nonexistent; they are here to deliver food, not to cause trouble."

Tai Bai Jin Xing explained.

Deep down, he couldn't help but admire Haotian's foresight—truly worthy of being the Heavenly Emperor!

Raising the divine edict token, he had Mo Lishou examine it.

"This is the passage token bestowed by the Heavenly Emperor—Heavenly King, rest assured, they will not harm the Heavenly Court."

Mo Lishou stared intently,

his heart leapt in shock—this shape, this pattern, it truly is a passage token, and worse, it was personally granted by the Heavenly Emperor? This... "Old Immortal, please proceed."

Mo Lishou immediately retracted his spirit snakes, remained silent—since the Heavenly Emperor doesn't concern himself with this, what business does he have meddling? Having settled Mo Lishou, Tai Bai Jin Xing approached the two demons with a kindly expression: "Truly, you two have endured hardship."

Tai Bai Jin Xing flicked his whisk, clasped his hands, and spoke with extreme kindness.

Although these two demons work under Chen the Shopkeeper delivering meals, they were formerly renowned great demon kings of their region—respect must be given.

"No problem, no problem."

The Peng Demon King waved his hand: "This back-and-forth distance? I don't even take it seriously."

As the saying goes, one does not strike a smiling face; though he felt indignant due to Mo Lishou's attitude, he would not vent his anger on his customer.

"You two possess vast divine powers—this is naturally simple."

Tai Bai Liang Xing beamed with a full smile, speaking fawningly.

After saying that, Tai Bai Jin Xing rubbed his hands, appearing somewhat excited.

"I don't know, gentlemen, my delivery..."

"This here, this here."

Before Tai Bai could finish speaking, the two demons seized the delivery packages in a grand, sweeping motion.

There were four in total.

Is this the delivery? Mo Lishou stared at the tightly sealed package before him, revealing no clues, and inwardly wondered: just what is this? Tai Bai Jin Xing and Bai Hua Xian Zi, upon hearing, rushed forward as well, but each package bore no markings—no way to tell which was which.

Having no choice, the two merely opened the packages slightly to take a rough look.

Quite a coincidence.

This is Lao Lao Er's.

Tai Bai Jin Xing was spot on with every order; the first one was his sweet and sour pork, the packaging so fine you could still see it.

This portion is mine.

Bai Hua Xian Zi was the same, instantly finding her own order.

Their gazes fell simultaneously on the last two bags — the Heavenly Emperor's and Sanniang's!

Bai Hua Xian Zi's face showed difficulty: "Sanniang didn't tell me what takeout she ordered."

Tai Bai Jin Xing, meanwhile, was calm and composed, lightly flicking his duster and smiling: "I happened to be nearby when the Heavenly Emperor placed the takeout order."

"Lao Lao Er only needs to check which one is the Heavenly Emperor's."

Having said that, Tai Bai Jin Xing casually opened a package, saw the fried chicken inside, and immediately declared: "Fried chicken — this must be the Heavenly Emperor's, no doubt."

He and the Heavenly Emperor ordered together; the Heavenly Emperor's dish is this crispy fried chicken, and he certainly wouldn't mistake it.

That leaves the rest as Sanniang's? Bai Hua Xian Zi's thoughts stirred, and she lifted the other package in her hand.

Thank you for your trouble, both of you.

Bai Hua Xian Zi gave a slight bow to the two demons.