novelhk Chapter 238: He Directly Ascended to Immortality
Chapter 238: He Directly Ascended to Immortality
Chapter 238 He actually ascended directly to immortality.
Guided by the invitation, Yuan Bao made his way forward and soon found Jiang Ziya.
Upon meeting this legendary celestial being, Yuan Bao was filled with awe and trepidation.
Jiang Taigong saw Yuan Bao approaching from afar, and a gentle smile had already appeared on his face.
As Yuan Bao approached, he greeted him warmly, "I've been waiting for you here for a long time. Come, come, sit over here and have a cup of heavenly wine first, then let me tell you all about it."
Before Yuan Bao could respond, Jiang Ziya raised his hand and offered him a cup of wine.
Yuan Bao reached out his hands and carefully took the white jade cup.
Seeing Yuan Bao accept the white jade cup, Jiang Ziya nodded slightly with a smile in his eyes and said, "Young friend, you have already ascended to immortality by virtue of the invitation and the blessing of the celestial realm."
"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao's eyes widened in disbelief, and he covered his mouth with one hand, his heart filled with surprise and shock. "Oh my god! This... this is too unbelievable!"
But then, something even stranger happened: the small white jade cup suddenly grew larger as if it were being inflated, and in the blink of an eye, it became a large white jade bowl.
The bowl was also full of wine. Yuan Bao stared blankly at the suddenly enlarged container and the overflowing wine in his hand, and secretly lamented: How am I supposed to finish such a big bowl?
However, the wine in the bowl, emanating a wisp of ethereal fragrance, seemed to possess an invisible magic, captivating Yuan Bao's mind.
She hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't resist. She picked up the large bowl with both hands and drank it in big gulps.
Upon tasting the liquor, one first experiences the crisp, refreshing sensation characteristic of strong spirits, which then slides down the throat. Immediately following, a rich and mellow aroma fills the mouth, creating an intoxicating experience.
Yuan Bao thought that such strong liquor would make her dizzy after drinking it, but strangely, she only felt comfortable and not drunk at all.
She couldn't help but sigh inwardly: This must be the legendary nectar; it is indeed miraculous.
Jiang Taigong stroked his long beard, his face kind. After Yuan Bao finished drinking the fine wine, he slowly spoke: "Young friend, you have drunk this welcoming wine, so let's talk about business."
Recently, those who have ascended to the heavens have been as numerous as carp crossing a river, one after another.
The Heavenly Emperor was very pleased to see that the Heavenly Realm was thriving and full of talented people.
"Now that affairs in the Three Realms are numerous and complex, capable people are needed to manage them. Therefore, it is planned to assign celestial positions to the newly ascended immortals and assign them to various places, each with their own responsibilities."
Yuan Bao's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but interject, "Grandpa, these celestial positions all sound incredibly meaningful! I just wonder which one would suit me best?"
He paused slightly, a wise glint in his eyes, and continued, "There are many kinds of celestial positions, each with its own merits."
Some celestial officials are in charge of power, possessing divine strength and being brave and skilled in battle. Whenever the Three Realms are in turmoil or war breaks out, they charge into battle to protect the peace of their region.
Yuan Bao frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "This celestial position that governs power is indeed majestic, but I am just a mortal who has ascended to heaven and do not have any innate divine power. I am afraid I am not capable of fulfilling it."
“Some celestial officials are in charge of protection, and they are compassionate, like a spring breeze and rain, silently nourishing all things and protecting the well-being of all living beings in the world,” Jiang Taigong continued.
Yuan Bao's eyes were full of longing as he nodded and said, "The duty of guarding is very good. I have always been soft-hearted and cannot bear to see the suffering in the world. If I can take this as my duty and use my immortal powers to protect all living beings, that would be the best thing ever."
However, it remains to be seen how this responsibility of protection will be specifically carried out.
"There are also some celestial officials who are in charge of law enforcement. They usually travel around the world and monitor the heavens and earth. Although the responsibility is heavy, they can also roam the world freely like a free cloud or a wild crane, enjoying the pleasures of life."
Jiang Taigong smiled and looked at Yuan Bao, waiting for her response.
Yuan Bao rested his chin on his hand, pondered for a moment, and then said, "The position of law enforcement immortal sounds very interesting. It allows one to travel to all corners of the world and maintain the order of heaven and earth."
However, law enforcement must be fair and impartial, allowing no room for error. I fear that my lack of experience might lead to misjudgment and wrongful punishment.
"Grandpa, which one do you think is more suitable for me?"
"His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor is compassionate and hopes that all of you newly ascended immortals will be granted celestial positions that suit your personalities. Therefore, he has specially ordered me to arrange some tasks to test your character," Jiang Taigong said solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao quickly bowed respectfully and humbly replied, "I will follow your instructions, Immortal Elder, and hope you will offer me your guidance!"
Jiang Taigong nodded slightly, looking at Yuan Bao with gentle eyes, and continued to patiently explain: "This test is intended to explore your true personality, so there is no distinction between good and bad in the results of the task, only whether it is suitable or not."
Young friend, simply follow your heart and make choices based on your intuition. Only in this way can you reveal your purest self and be granted the celestial position that best suits your personality.
Yuan Bao thought to himself, "What a wonderful idea to act on one's heart! It sounds really interesting! I can't wait to try it out!"
As if he could read Yuan Bao's mind, Jiang Taigong burst into laughter, his hearty laughter breaking the surrounding tranquility.
After laughing, he said, "The Fairy of Wonderful Sounds recently acquired a new musical score and is overjoyed. She is looking for someone to play the wonderful melody on it."
Your first task is to go to the Fairy of Melodious Sound and perform this piece perfectly.
Without hesitation, Yuan Bao readily agreed, "Rest assured, Immortal Elder, I will do my utmost!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a crane, its body as white as snow and its wings radiating a soft glow, gracefully landed beside her.
The crane nodded slightly, as if signaling Yuan Bao to follow.
Yuan Bao gently lifted her skirt and carefully sat sideways on the crane's back.
The crane spread its wings and soared into the sky in an instant.
The wind whistled in his ears. Looking down, Yuan Bao saw a sea of clouds surging, like a dream, and distant, undulating mountains, like a traditional Chinese ink painting in a fairyland.
Before long, the crane slowly landed in front of a fairy pavilion shrouded in clouds and mist.
The vermilion pillars of the fairy pavilion are carved with lifelike flowers, birds, fish and insects, and colorful gemstones are inlaid between the eaves and brackets, which glitter in the sunlight.
In the courtyard in front of the pavilion, exotic flowers and rare herbs bloom in profusion, exuding a refreshing fragrance.
Yuan Bao took a deep breath to calm his nerves and steadily walked towards the Immortal Pavilion.
As soon as I reached the door, I heard a melodious and gentle zither music coming from inside the pavilion, like a babbling brook or a nightingale singing in a valley.
Yuan Bao gently knocked on the door, the music stopped abruptly, and then a soft voice said, "Please come in."
Yuan Bao pushed open the door and saw a fairy dressed in a moon-white brocade robe sitting gracefully in front of the zither table.
The fairy's face was exquisitely beautiful, her skin as white as snow, and her eyes were like a clear spring, exuding liveliness and gentleness.
"Could it be a fellow immortal sent by Jiang Taigong?" Fairy Miaoyin asked softly, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Yuan Bao quickly bowed and said respectfully, "Indeed, I am Yuan Bao, a humble immortal, greetings to Fairy Miaoyin. I have come here to complete the task of playing the musical score."
Fairy Miaoyin nodded slightly, raised her hand and waved it gently, and a piece of paper emitting a faint light floated down onto the table in front of Yuan Bao.
"The music on this sheet music is quite unique. I hope you can perform it with your heart."