Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 3

by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù

Next up, the Palace of the Earth Master, four hundred and forty-four lanterns.

Just then, a white light as bright as day exploded across the black night. That light was from lanterns. Like thousands upon millions of fish swimming through gorges to the sea, countless lanterns slowly floated up. They shimmered and gleamed in the dark night, radiant and brilliant, like floating souls in a magnificent dream. It was exceedingly beautiful, brightening the blackened Mortal Realm. In the face of such a striking sight, none could speak. All held their breath, and their words lay broken in their mouths.

“Please look here! There’s a Daoist here! I’m a Daoist!” Everyone turned to look at him, puzzled. “Aren’t you a street performer?!” Xie Lian explained politely, “That was only a side gig. Thank you.” He walked up to the merchant. “Will you bring me to see the esteemed madam?”

“No, she even said she was two hundred once! Yer falsifyin’ yer records!”

“It’s that pot of ‘Love for All Seasons’ stew,” Xie Lian replied warmly. “I’m heating it up.” Hua Cheng applauded quietly at this. “What a good name.” Qi Rong screeched, “YOU GAVE THAT FUCKING SHIT A NAME?! STOP!”

That was exactly how Qi Rong had referred to Shi Qingxuan when he was lounging in his cave, but he’d dared address her like that even in front of the lady herself! Xie Lian couldn’t decide whether it stemmed from an excess of bravery or a deficit of intelligence.