Chapter 1450: 519: Problems with Ideology (Part 3)
Chapter 1450: Chapter 519: Problems with Ideology (Part 3)
It just so happens that a few elders of the Casting Cloud Sect are returning from the Heavenly Court.
Li Ping’an’s Immortal Consciousness caught the disciples’ discussions, saying that these elders had resigned from their posts, among them was Elder Yansheng, whom he was quite close to, and…
Li Jing.
‘Did Li Jing resign along with Elder Yansheng, or did he escort them back?’
‘Strange, why didn’t I know about the resignation? The Heaven Emperor’s Seal should have reacted.’
Li Ping’an was filled with questions.
He lingered for a while, waiting for the Sect Elders to set up several banquet tables. All the elders gathered to welcome back Elder Yansheng and the others, and Li Ping’an heard the whole story.
Elder Yansheng sighed: “Now that the Heavenly Court is thriving, we don’t need to hold onto our positions any longer. This is called stepping down for those more capable. On the plus side, we’ve earned quite a bit of merit, so it’s time to return and contemplate the Way of the Golden Immortal.”
An elder who had stayed behind in the sect asked: “Was the Senior Brother ostracized in the Heavenly Court?”
“No ostracism,” Yansheng took a drag from his smoke pipe, waved his hand, “with the Sect Leader looking after us, who would dare ostracize us? Most of them were flattering us; we saw no shortage of treasures.”
“Indeed, our days in the Heavenly Court were like those of immortals, wishing we had people carrying us on every outing.”
“Just as Junior Brother Yan said, we’ve reached the limits of our capabilities. We were only meant to blend in as minor deities, yet each of us unexpectedly gained mid-tier divine positions. It doesn’t make sense.”
“Yes, we went to the Heavenly Court because they were short-handed at the time. The Heavenly Emperor’s school couldn’t churn out enough celestial officials, so we had to step in.”
“Everyone, please inform the disciples of each peak to be at ease. Although we, the older ones, have returned, the Casting Cloud Sect still has dozens of people working in the Heavenly Court, many holding key positions. The necessary care will naturally be provided in the future.”
“But let’s not talk about these matters. Let’s drink, drink!”
The elders raised their cups, toasting each other, in a rather joyful atmosphere.
Li Ping’an, however, noticed Li Jing sitting alone in the corner, drinking sulkily. Some junior disciples who had purposely come to accompany him seemed somewhat awkward.
What’s up with him?
Not satisfied working in the Heavenly Court?
Li Ping’an was quite keen on this father of the Three-Pronged Spear, as he had encountered Li Jing on several occasions before.
He pondered slightly, casting a spell that inspired one of the disciples nearby to ask:
“Senior Brother, did you resign too?”
“Yes, I resigned,” Li Jing sighed, “it’s somewhat depressing in the Heavenly Court. It’s better to return to practice. Now, the Heavenly Court has fewer conflicts, and there aren’t enough thieves to go around, so it’s just daily patrols.”
Li Ping’an gently raised an eyebrow.
Does Li Jing feel neglected in the Heavenly Court, receiving the cold shoulder?
This comrade obviously has some issues with his mindset.
Li Ping’an thought about it briefly and decided not to hide his presence anymore, naturally stepping out from behind a pillar.
Initially, he didn’t draw anyone’s attention.
A young man dressed in a black robe, with a smiling face and flowing long hair, didn’t seem too conspicuous within the immortal sect.
When he walked to Li Jing’s side, placing a hand on his shoulder, only then did the young people at Li Jing’s table notice the sudden appearance of…
“Your Majesty!”
Li Jing jumped up as if jolted, causing a commotion, with clattering bowls and chopsticks echoing continuously.
“Greetings, Your Majesty!”
“Your Majesty, please take the head seat!”
Li Ping’an waved his hand with a smile: “I’m here to visit Li Jing, everyone, please continue eating and drinking, I will greet the elders later.”
Li Jing’s face instantly turned deep red.
He hurriedly made way for his seat, while Li Ping’an gracefully lifted his robe’s hem and sat down naturally, smiling as he asked:
“While I was in retreat, were you neglected in the Heavenly Court?”