Inheriting a Taoist temple, the story begins with Wu Zetian offering incense.

Chapter 250 The "Big Gift" Chen Tang Prepared for His Godson [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

The Ziwei Emperor sits in the central heaven and governs the North Pole. He has tens of thousands of gods under his command, and the Exorcism Bureau is a small unit among the gods of the North Pole.

Even for small units, once they reach the lower bounds, it still constitutes a dimensional reduction attack.

In addition, the job of the Exorcism Bureau is to cleanse demonic energy, and Yan Zhenqing is the Left Judge of the Exorcism Bureau, so dealing with the wandering ghosts on Mangshan Mountain is a piece of cake for him.

Since he didn't need to do anything himself, Zhou Yi packed up his tools and planned to lead the two beauties on a tour around Luoyang to try the famous beef soup before heading home.

On the other side, in the world of Emperor Yuan of the Western Han Dynasty, at the residence of the Left General.

Wang Feng led Wang Mang to pay a visit, and Chen Tang warmly treated them to... instant noodles.

"This soup dumpling has a smooth texture and a delicious, fresh broth; it is truly a delicacy!"

Wang Feng held the bowl and drank the noodle soup clean, praising its deliciousness. Even the extra poached egg tasted especially good.

After putting down his chopsticks, Chen Tang had someone bring him freshly brewed Tieguanyin tea and said with a smile:

"This is a simple meal, really meager. I hope the Commandant will forgive my poor taste."

Wang Feng quickly replied politely:
"Not at all, not at all. It is truly an honor for me to taste celestial delicacies from the immortal realm."

At first, Wang Feng was somewhat resistant to Wang Mang's desire to recognize Chen Tang as his adoptive father, but after eating instant noodles and drinking Tieguanyin tea, he couldn't wait to force Wang Mang to call Chen Tang "father."

Is it possible to gain divine connections simply by becoming related to someone? Is there really such a cheap and easy thing in the world?
Wang Feng praised Chen Tang for a while, then lamented that Wang Mang's father and brothers had died young and he was all alone. Then, as the head of the Wang clan, he begged Chen Tang to take pity on him and adopt the poor child as his godson.

Speaking of which, Wang Mang was really unfortunate. His father and brother died early, his family fell apart, and when Lady Wang was in favor, he had nothing to do with it. The so-called "five marquises in a day" had nothing to do with Wang Mang.

He only gained favor after serving Wang Feng faithfully until her death and observing mourning for her.

They were all members of the Wang clan. Some indulged in debauchery but continued to rise in official rank, while others studied diligently but had little chance of advancement. From this perspective, Wang Mang fits the description of "wandering for half his life without encountering a wise ruler."

Before Chen Tang could speak, Wang Mang, who had been sitting and savoring the instant noodle soup, stood up and performed a grand ceremony of three bows and nine kowtows, while shouting things like "Godfather above."

Chen Tang really wanted to bestow upon Wang Mang the courtesy name "Fengxian," but unfortunately, the child's courtesy name had already been chosen, leaving Chen Tang no chance to express it.

He thought for a moment, then took out a small flashlight and handed it to Wang Mang:
"Since we are now father and son, I will give this to you in the hope that it will illuminate your future and prevent you from going astray."

Wang Mang was overjoyed and called him "godfather" several times.

Chen Tang taught him how to use it, and then gave him instructions:
"This item needs to be charged regularly. Come to my house whenever you have time. If I'm not home, you can play with your younger brother and learn to read. Just make yourself at home and don't feel awkward."

He originally wanted Wang Mang to swear an oath directly, but he was worried that since the guy was a child, his words might be unrestrained and the oath might not be binding.

For now, let's try to influence him with love. Give him care and love; isn't that more comfortable than the high-pressure environment of the Wang family?
Maybe before the end of the year, this kid will move to General Zuo's mansion on his own initiative... He'll have food, drink, toys, and access to all kinds of electrical appliances, which is much better than having to watch other people's faces at the Wang family's house.

After chatting for a while longer, Wang Feng took her leave.

Chen Tang took out a jar of Grandma's Vegetable Noodle Sauce and a jar of Chopped Chili Noodle Sauce, and handed them to Wang Mang:
"This can be used to mix with noodles or added to dishes for seasoning. Mang'er, take it back and eat it. Next time I go to the Immortal Master's place, I will bring you more food so you can taste the delicious food there."

Wang Mang thanked him profusely, and left the Left General's mansion with many glances back before getting into Wang Feng's carriage.

As soon as he went upstairs, he respectfully took out two jars of sauce and presented them to Wang Feng:

"Thank you for bringing Mang'er here, Uncle. Please take this back and let your brothers taste it."

He cherished the gifts Chen Tang gave him, but in order to keep the flashlight, the little guy had to give up two jars of pickles so that Wang Feng wouldn't have any designs on the flashlight.

Wang Feng stroked his beard and laughed:

“This was a gift from you, Zigong. How could I possibly take it away? Take it home and let your mother try it. After she finishes eating it, you can give me these two jars so I can study them.”

Just as Wang Mang was acknowledging his adoptive father, Wang Feng noticed that Chen Tang was actually beaming with joy.

He couldn't understand it until he recalled Chen Tang saying that immortals could know five thousand years into the past and five thousand years into the future. Only then did Wang Feng realize that his nephew Wang Mang might be a great figure in the future, which was why Chen Tang was so happy.

Since this is a possibility, we should treat our nephew better. In case he can protect the Wang family in the future, it would be an investment in advance.

Wang Feng had a good plan, but as soon as she arrived at her doorstep, her third brother Wang Tan and fourth brother Wang Chong came over. Upon seeing the two jars of pickles, they took them from Wang Mang without saying a word, and complained that Wang Mang was too stupid. With so many people in the Wang family, why didn't he take more?

"If there are any good things in the future, you must do everything you can to bring them home, don't be shy."

“Yes, this is your home. You can steal or take whatever you want from General Zuo’s mansion. You’re just a kid, so even if you make a mistake, Chen Zigong won’t do anything to you.”

Wang Feng felt a wave of dizziness, as if all her meticulous planning had backfired, only to be met with a bunch of incompetent teammates.

Wang Mang was also very unhappy. He had been planning how to show off to his mother when he got home in the carriage, but all his anticipation had come to this.

Inside the Left General's residence, Zhang began to complain about Chen Tang:
"My husband knows Mang'er is just a child, why doesn't he give him food suitable for a child? Those sauces are so salty and spicy, he'll definitely get a sore throat from eating too much." Chen Tang chuckled.
"Don't worry, my wife, I guarantee Wang Mang won't get a single bite... Those pickles were originally prepared for Wang's mother, and incidentally, they'll sow the seeds of hatred in Wang Mang's heart."

It is said that childhood trauma requires a lifetime to compensate for, and that's exactly what Chen Tang was planning.

This will make Wang Mang think of the Wang clan's actions in the future, and that thorn in his heart will always grow back... As long as the Wang clan is not a monolithic entity, it will eventually fall apart.

After finishing this conversation, Chen Tang carried a box of candy and said:
“I’m going outside the city to organize a group matchmaking event. If you’re bored at home, you can come with me.”

"Okay, I'll go get Feng'er..."

Not long after, Chen Tang instructed the guards at home to watch over the courtyard, then boarded a carriage and went with his wife and children to the outskirts of the city to visit the rescued women.

At the same time, near Lijing Gate in Luoyang, Li Qingzhao noticed that the streets were full of people wearing Hanfu and exclaimed in surprise:
"I feel like I'm in a different time and space. All the clothes here are so beautiful. Immortal Master, may I buy a few sets?"

Zhou Yi nodded and led the two to a nearby Hanfu shop, where they bought several sets of Hanfu. They also strolled through the snack street before driving back to Yunwu Town in the evening.

Upon arriving in town, the three picked up their package, bought some groceries for tomorrow, and drove back to Hunyuan Palace.

As soon as he got off the bus, Zhou Yi went back to his room and opened his black notebook to check the changes in merit.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out that the merit had actually exceeded four jin:

[Bestowed the title of Mountain God of Mangshan, Merit +10]

[Yan Zhenqing descended to the mortal realm, and the three hundred li of Mangshan Mountain was completely purified, merit +40]

[Chen Tang adopts Wang Mang as his godson, causing a significant shift in the Western Han timeline; merit +5]

Fang Xuanling vigorously promoted the Sinicization of foreign ethnic groups, earning him +5 merit points.

【…】

These notes filled Zhou Yi with admiration, and his merits were increasing rapidly. It was time to raise the roof beam of the God of Wealth Temple.

The next morning, as soon as Zhou Yi got up, he heard the neighing of horses. He went outside and saw Huo Qubing leading dozens of stallions.

The two escorted the horses to the courtyard behind the mountain, where Huo Qubing began to recount the changes in Emperor Wu's world:

“My uncle already knows about the witchcraft scandal and has ordered the extermination of the Zhao family. Jiang Chong will be executed along with his entire clan. I’ve assigned this task to Su Jian and Sima Qian. Does Master have anything to add?”

Zhou Yi shook his head:

"The arrangements are quite good... By the way, when you go back this time, bring your uncle a token. The black iron token has been offered to the statue of Lei Zu for eighteen days, and it can be distributed to people in various worlds now."

The Emperor Wu World is currently only available to Liu Che and Wei Qing; others are not yet qualified to possess it.

The Yuan Emperor World can just give Gan Yanshou one piece. If Liu Ao is reformed well, give him one piece after he ascends the throne. If not, forget it. Hunyuan Palace doesn't support useless people.

The Zhenguan world was given to Li Shimin and Li Jing. As for the Kaiyuan world... Zhou Yi originally only planned to give it to Li Longji, but considering that Princess Taiping was a trump card, and considering Wu Zetian's relationship with her, he decided to give it to her as well.

If someone takes the opportunity to cause trouble while Gongsun Da Niang and Li Bai are away, Princess Taiping can reward them with a divine thunderbolt to sober them up.

As for Zhao Xu, Gestapo Li Ge insisted on giving him one piece, while Zhao Xu was to take the other back and reward the court officials as appropriate.

We don't need to give tokens to Xin Qiji for now; we're focused on development and don't need them.

The same was true in the Spring and Autumn Period. Xi Shi, this heavily armed cycling blogger, wandered around, but her black iron token had no use.

Zhou Yi led Huo Qubing to the statue of Lei Zu, picked up two tokens and handed them to him, asking him to take them back to Liu Che and Wei Qing.

At this moment, Wu Meiniang and Li Qingzhao also got up. Upon hearing that the black iron token was ready, they decided to go back.

Xin Qiji arrived at breakfast. His forces were about to exceed four thousand. He had bought many farming tools along the way and planned to start reclaiming land in the Yimeng Mountains.

The Book of Changes says:

"I will prepare some seeds for you. You should plant crops and train your troops. Don't just bury yourselves in planting crops and miss the opportunity to start an uprising."

Xin Qiji pulled out a notebook filled with dense writing from his bosom:
"I am currently developing a plan, and everything will proceed smoothly without any delays."

Zhou Yi nodded, flipped open the calendar, and said:

“Starting today, I will begin preparations for the raising of the roof beam of the God of Wealth Temple. You all set a time, and then come together. Let’s work together to repair the roof of the God of Wealth Temple so that Fan Li won’t keep having strange dreams… During this time, you should accumulate as much merit as possible. The more merit you accumulate, the easier it will be to move building materials.”

Upon hearing this, Xin Qiji planned to collect the heads of some Jurchens along the way, Huo Qubing set his sights on several prominent families in Chang'an, and Li Qingzhao took out her phone to search for the remaining traitors of the Northern Song Dynasty...

(End of this chapter)