People in Conferred Gods: Rising from humble beginnings, I am the God of Wealth

Chapter 441 Turning the tables on you, this is slander!

Zixiao Palace.

Houtu led Yang Xuan through the chaos and into the Zixiao Palace.

As soon as he entered, Yang Xuan felt two murderous gazes. Turning his head, he saw the two Western Saints sitting cross-legged on a futon to the side.

If the two Western Saints hadn't concealed their auras, their gazes could have killed Yang Xuan dozens of times over.

Yang Xuan remained calm and fearless. He bowed to the two Western Saints and then moved a few steps closer to Houtu.

Life is of paramount importance; there's no shame in that!
Then, Yang Xuan followed Houtu forward, bowed to Hongjun Daozu, and respectfully said:
"This humble god Yang Xuan greets the Dao Ancestor!"

"Hmm." Dao Ancestor Hongjun nodded, looking Yang Xuan up and down with great interest.

Although the Mosquito Taoist did a very good job of devouring the Golden Lotus of Merit, leaving no trace,
Even the Dao Ancestor Hongjun could not deduce the truth of the matter from the non-existent traces.

However, once it was confirmed that Mosquito Taoist was Yang Xuan's spy planted on Mount Sumeru, and the Golden Lotus of Merit was damaged, Mosquito Taoist disappeared.

Furthermore, the fact that no trace of Mosquito Taoist was deduced during the period when the Golden Lotus of Merit was plucked (at the fourth grade) is already telling.

This matter is definitely related to Yang Xuan!

He simply couldn't understand why Yang Xuan would do this, or why Houtu would offer help.

Without giving it much thought or bothering with pleasantries, Hongjun Daozu asked directly:

"The Golden Lotus of Merit of the Western Religion has been damaged, losing four petals, leaving only four petals. Are you aware of this?"

"What? The Golden Lotus of Merit? How is this possible?" Yang Xuan's face showed shock, without the slightest flaw.
"Mount Sumeru is the sacred site of sages; who would dare to trespass upon it? Furthermore, the Golden Lotus of Merit is a renowned, top-grade innate spiritual treasure of the primordial world; who could possibly destroy it? This humble god merely..."

Before Yang Xuan could finish speaking, Daoist Zhunti suddenly stood up, pointed at Yang Xuan, and angrily shouted:
"How dare you spout nonsense to the face of a sage! You have some nerve!"

"What does the Sage mean by this?" Yang Xuan frowned slightly, looking puzzled and somewhat fearful. He took a step back, getting closer to Houtu.

"Could it be that the sage thinks the damage to the Golden Lotus of Merit is related to the minor deity?"

The minor deity has no grudge against the Western religion, so what reason would he have to do this?

Moreover, I am merely a quasi-saint; even if I had the will, I am powerless. I implore the saint to see this clearly and not to listen to the slanderous words of treacherous people.

Yang Xuan spoke sincerely, and his words were heartfelt. He then bowed respectfully to the two Western Saints.

"Still trying to deny it? Do you only admit it when I tell you the whole story?" Zhunti was so angry at Yang Xuan's attitude that he gritted his teeth.

"This humble god does not understand the Sage's meaning, please enlighten me." Yang Xuan looked puzzled, and there was a hint of grievance in his words. He then bowed again.

"Very well, very well, you really won't shed a tear until you see the coffin." Zhunti laughed in anger. "Let me ask you, is Mosquito Taoist your spy planted on Mount Sumeru?"

"Yes and no." Yang Xuan shook his head and answered seriously, "Mosquito Daoist is a creature of the Blood Sea. Now the Blood Sea belongs to the Netherworld. Mosquito Daoist does have some relationship with me and is my subordinate."

However, Mosquito Taoist was not a spy planted by Little God in the Western Sect. As far as Little God knew, it was the pharmacist of the Western Sect who invited Mosquito Taoist to join the Western Sect.

Since the Medicine Master was a highly accomplished disciple of the Western Sect, he dared not refuse casually. So he suggested to the Medicine Master that they go to Mount Sumeru to observe the Daoist teachings of the sages.

If among the eight hundred unorthodox methods of the Western religion, there is one that aligns with its path, then one can consider joining the Western religion.

Therefore, the Mosquito Taoist must have been invited to Mount Sumeru by the Medicine Master, and not a spy planted by a minor deity. The Medicine Master must know this, and the Sage can go to him to verify whether the minor deity is lying.

Yang Xuan paused slightly, and seeing that the two Western Saints did not refute him, he deliberately showed a hint of hesitation. After a moment of internal struggle, he sincerely asked:

"May I ask, Your Majesty, is the Medicine Master's account different from mine? If the accounts differ, Your Majesty can easily deduce the truth. I have acted uprightly and have nothing to fear from the slander of treacherous people."
However, Sage, if my words are not entirely true, then we must be cautious. Perhaps the Western Sect has spies among them; we must deal with them carefully.

"you!"

Zhunti was furious and pointed at Yang Xuan.

He was genuinely furious. Yang Xuan was right; the reason Mosquito Taoist could freely enter and leave Mount Sumeru was indeed because the Medicine Master wanted him.
However, after arriving at Mount Sumeru, Mosquito Taoist was converted by the two Western Saints and became a member of the Western Religion.

Now that this has happened, and Yang Xuan is giving this explanation, doesn't that mean he's saying...?

If the Golden Lotus of Merit was indeed destroyed by the Mosquito Taoist, then the two Western Saints were simply too naive and let a wolf into their home? Isn't this a slap in their face?!

Furthermore, Yang Xuan's attempt to sow discord between the two of them and the pharmacist and the disciples of the Western Sect right in front of them was simply too arrogant!
Ever since they discovered that the Golden Lotus of Merit had been stripped of its fourth grade, the two Western Saints had been furious. Upon seeing Yang Xuan, their anger not only did not subside, but intensified.
His aura burst forth unconsciously, forming a terrifying power that, like an ancient star, crushed down upon Yang Xuan.

"Fellow Daoist Zhunti, what do you mean by this?" Houtu frowned slightly, took a step forward to shield Yang Xuan behind her, and said in an icy tone:
"As a saint, do you really intend to lay a hand on a junior like Yang Xuan? If you're itching for a fight, you can come and fight me. What kind of skill is it to treat a junior like this?"

"Goddess Houtu, please don't misunderstand." Zhunti hurriedly restrained his aura. "This boy's silver tongue has really angered me, which is why I couldn't control my aura for a moment."

Knowing he couldn't defeat Houtu, Zhunti didn't dare dwell on the matter and proactively returned to the previous topic:
"I ask you again, where was the Mosquito Daoist three thousand years ago? Where is he now? Why did he secretly leave Mount Sumeru?"
If you weren't guilty, why would you do this? Do you dare call her here for a confrontation?

Zhunti Daoist's four consecutive questions directly linked the destruction of the Golden Lotus of Merit to Mosquito Daoist.

If this matter truly has nothing to do with Mosquito Taoist, then simply summoning him will resolve everything, and perhaps the Two Western Saints will even have to apologize to Yang Xuan.

The problem is that this matter is indeed related to Mosquito Taoist. Mosquito Taoist does not have Yang Xuan's mindset. If he is summoned to Zixiao Palace, then everything will be over.

However, if Yang Xuan is unwilling to call Mosquito Taoist over, it would confirm the Western Two Saints' statement and imply that the damage to the Golden Lotus of Merit is related to Mosquito Taoist.

At that time, whether Yang Xuan likes it or not, he will have to call Mosquito Taoist over.

Fortunately, Yang Xuan had already come up with a solution: if he couldn't explain it, then he wouldn't say anything!

He was indeed the mastermind behind this, but he also had accomplices.

If the two Western Saints could disregard the thoughts of a mere quasi-saint, how could they disregard the feelings of Houtu, a true saint?

Without solid evidence, even if Yang Xuan was the prime suspect, the two Western Saints couldn't pin the blame on him. With this newfound confidence, Yang Xuan was less afraid of the traps in Zhunti Daoist's words.

"Your Majesty, the Mosquito Taoist went to Mount Sumeru merely to take a look; he did not decide to join the Western Religion."
At the time, she felt that the Western religion was not suitable for her, so she decided to leave Mount Sumeru and return to the underworld. There shouldn't be any problem with that, right? As for why she left quietly…

At this point, Yang Xuan paused slightly, scratched his head, and looked somewhat conflicted. He glanced at the two Western Saints and then at Houtu Niangniang, hesitating whether to continue.

"Speak freely. With me here, as long as they have no evidence, they can't do anything to me." Houtu nodded slightly, expressionless, and directly stated her position.

call--!
Upon hearing this, Yang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, acting as if he had just received Houtu's promise, putting on a superb performance.

"Why did Mosquito Taoist leave secretly? I'm sure the two sages know the reason. Since the sages have asked, then I will tell you. Please don't take offense..."

Yang Xuan paused slightly again, a conflicted look reappearing on his face. Finally, he gritted his teeth and leaned his body slightly towards Houtu.

"The ways of the Western Sect are well known to all. Mosquito Taoist is also afraid that if he tells a Western Sect disciple that he wants to leave, he will be kept in the Western Sect."

She was no match for the Western Christian disciples, and left with no other choice, she resorted to this tactic.

Introduction: ...

Zhunti: ...

Upon hearing this, the two Western Saints remained silent, their already unpleasant expressions growing even more somber.

Yang Xuan's statement... is not wrong.

No matter who it is, once they get onto Mount Sumeru, they can forget about leaving in their original identity. Mosquito Taoist's approach is indeed without any problems.

However, when Mosquito Taoist left Mount Sumeru, the Golden Lotus of Merit was damaged and four grades were plucked. How should this be accounted for? What kind of coincidence is that?

Daoist Zhunti, no longer wanting to argue with Yang Xuan, directly demanded:

"Where is Mosquito Daoist? Summon her and let her answer my questions!"

"I'm sorry, after leaving Mount Sumeru, the Mosquito Taoist was struck by enlightenment and is currently in seclusion in the Underworld. I'm afraid he won't be able to come for the time being."
If the Sages are not in a hurry, they can wait a while until the Mosquito Taoist emerges from seclusion. I, the humble god, will certainly bring the Mosquito Taoist to find the two Sages as soon as possible.”

"What a joke!" Zhunti Daoist was furious. "Mosquito Daoist is at most at the early stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. How can her insights compare to the Merit Golden Lotus?"
I think you're just feeling guilty and afraid to let her come over and confront you!

Zhunti Daoist roared angrily, his mood improving slightly.

He is now almost certain that the problem with the Golden Lotus of Merit is inextricably linked to Mosquito Taoist, and that Yang Xuan was most likely behind it.

I just don't know why the Mosquito Taoist was so obedient, sneaking into the Eight Treasures Merit Pool and plucking the fourth-grade merit lotus.

This is something that would offend a saint to the death; how could a Great Golden Immortal dare to do such a thing?

Even if they were disciples of the Western Sect converted by the two Western Saints, none of them would be willing to cooperate if Zhunti asked them to do such a thing.

Even if their cultivation reaches the Quasi-Saint realm, allowing them to run to a Saint's dojo and destroy the spiritual objects that the Saint uses to suppress fortune would be...
What's the difference between this and courting death? No matter how powerful the Western Saints' salvation abilities are, they can't send their disciples to their deaths.

But Yang Xuan, this quasi-saint...

No, to be precise, when he planned this, he was only a Great Luo Golden Immortal, yet he was able to get another Great Luo Golden Immortal to do it.

They just couldn't understand it; the two Western Saints simply couldn't understand it!
However, they don't need to figure it out; as long as they find out who Mosquito Taoist is, they can get all these questions out of him.

However, to their surprise, no sooner had Zhunti finished speaking than Houtu suddenly frowned slightly, her gaze sweeping over the two Western Saints before she gave a cold smile:
"You two certainly have quite the grand entrance. Mosquito Taoist is a member of my Netherworld, not a disciple of your Western Sect."

She has no obligation to be ordered around like this, especially since she is currently in seclusion, comprehending the Great Dao!

Having said that, Houtu turned her head and fixed her gaze on Hongjun Daozu, and said in a deep voice:

"This humble Taoist has come here today at the invitation of fellow Taoists, which shows our sincerity."
If you have evidence to prove that the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit was indeed destroyed by the Mosquito Taoist, and that this matter is related to the Netherworld, then I will not only hand over the Mosquito Taoist, but also apologize to the Western Sect.
If you have no evidence whatsoever and yet you try to pin this dirty pot on Mosquito Taoist and the Underworld, I am not made of clay!

"..."

Hongjun remained silent, and Houtu and Yang Xuan were unwilling to summon Mosquito Daoist, which already indicated that Mosquito Daoist indeed had a problem.

Even if the Golden Lotus of Merit wasn't destroyed by the Mosquito Taoist, he was certainly a major participant in it.

But all of this is just their speculation. The two Western Saints have no evidence, and all traces of this matter have been erased, so they can't deduce anything substantial.

No matter how reasonable their speculation may be, without evidence, there is no evidence. Houtu can simply take it as the one-sided statement of the two Western Saints and has no obligation to cooperate.

Seeing that Hongjun remained silent, Houtu smiled and glanced at the two Western Saints, a hint of killing intent flashing in her eyes.

"Speaking of which, when you tried to steal the power of reincarnation, I only gave you a small punishment as a warning. Did you think I was too easy to talk to? You even dared to send the Pharmacist to the Blood Sea to try and turn the creatures of the Blood Sea against each other."
Today, I, a humble Taoist, have traveled a great distance to Zixiao Palace, hoping that you two might have some evidence to prove that the damage to the Golden Lotus of Merit is related to the Netherworld.

Now it seems you have no evidence whatsoever, yet you're trying to pin this on the Underworld simply because Mosquito Taoist left Mount Sumeru. That's truly an extremely domineering approach.

As soon as she finished speaking, the Six Paths of Reincarnation Disk manifested behind Houtu's head, releasing a terrifying pressure.
Just as Yang Xuan faced the pressure from Zhunti, the two Western Saints felt the pressure released by Houtu, as if the ancient stars were pressing down on them, causing their breaths to catch in their throats slightly.

"Fellow Daoist Houtu, please do not be angry."

Hongjun sighed helplessly; he hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
In his opinion, if Yang Xuan really did instigate this, then an explanation would suffice.

With Houtu backing them up, the two Western Saints couldn't go too far. They came to Zixiao Palace for help because they knew they couldn't do anything to Yang Xuan.
So, taking advantage of the opportunity presented by Hongjun's order for them to remain in Chaos, they asked Hongjun to intervene and resolve the matter on their behalf.
This is a good opportunity to try and stay in the prehistoric world, just like when dealing with Hongjun.

Unexpectedly, Houtu and Yang Xuan had no intention of admitting anything from the beginning; instead, they turned against the two Western Saints.
If the two Western Saints don't produce evidence, then they are deliberately trying to smear the Underworld, and they are also revealing that the two Western Saints wanted to steal the power of reincarnation, and that the Medicine Master dug up the Netherworld in the Blood Sea.

Well, they didn't get an explanation from the two Western Saints, but instead they need to give Houtu an explanation, otherwise this matter will be difficult to resolve peacefully. It's truly a case of shooting themselves in the foot.

This gave Hongjun a real headache, and after much thought, he finally came up with an idea...

(End of this chapter)