Chapter 411: Your Excellency, Why Have You Come Here?
Amidst the sound of celestial music, a flock of large immortal cranes descended from the skies. A divine official stood on the clouds, calling out names.
The first name he called was that of the old man they had encountered earlier that day, “Xiong You, style name Zhengsi.”
The young scholar, hiding under his robes, had already widened his eyes and peeked through a gap in the fabric to observe the scene in the distance.
As the name was announced, the old man he had spoken with on the road earlier rose to his feet.
An immortal crane descended to escort him, while divine light illuminated the ground below.
The young scholar held his breath.
From the clouds above, the divine official continued reading, “Xiong You, also known as Xiong Zhengsi. After returning home in middle age, he spent half his life performing good deeds, saving thousands of people, and accumulating countless merits.
“He died in a flood while aiding in disaster relief. Due to his martial skills in youth and the gratitude of the local people, he is temporarily conferred the title of Assistant Halberd-Bearer Divine Officer of the Aqua Division."
The old man boarded the immortal crane and ascended into the sky.
The divine official called out the second name.
“Zhou Zimin...”