Chapter 873: Settling Karma
"As for Fu Hongmei," the Badger Demon continued, "I sent him to work in the Demon Market. Most of the time, he patrols the perimeter with the other demons, stopping mortals from entering or guiding those who wander in by mistake back out."
Chen Changsheng nodded, setting the matter of Fu Hongmei aside. "The world hasn't been peaceful these past few years," he said. "Prince Jin has traveled far and wide, making the acquaintance of many cultivators and demons. He knows a great deal. Has he ever come looking for trouble with you?"
"He did, Mister," the Badger Demon replied. "Prince Jin sought me out the year before last. He wanted to recruit me into his ranks, or have me serve as a retainer..."
"What did he offer?" Chen Changsheng asked.
"He said that if he ascended the throne as emperor, he would issue an edict to help me become a true City God," the Badger Demon said.
Chen Changsheng nodded. "Sounds like a good offer. But looking at you now, it seems you refused?"
The Badger Demon nodded. "I won't hide it from you, Mister. Though I act on behalf of the City God Lord, it's only after taking this seat that I realized how difficult the role is. I've handled thousands of matters over the years, big and small, and only now do I understand how hard it is to distinguish good from evil, right from wrong. As a City God, there is simply too much to do."
He sighed. "I simply don't have a City God's abilities."
Looking up, the Badger Demon added, "Sometimes, you really just have to know your own limits."