Gods of the Nation: You worship the God of Longevity, I worship the King of Hell!

Chapter 79 I'll show you the way!
"Brother, this..."

Seeing Jun Caishen's resolute attitude, Lu Chen was momentarily stunned.

He couldn't help but ask himself a profound question: "Is the murderous intent unleashed by the heavens truly so formidable? Is there absolutely no room for maneuver?"

The God of Wealth said in a deep voice, “This matter is not like praying for rain in Longhu County. In Longhu County, it was simply a matter of suppressing the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas. This time, it is the will of Heaven. Although it only involves individuals, it contains great karma. If we are not careful, we will fall into an abyss.”

My dear brother, you are currently enjoying great fortune, why bother getting involved in such karma?
It's better to withdraw now; even with some losses, it's still better than fighting against fate.

Seeing that his elder brother had put it this way, Lu Chen hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded: "Alright, I understand, elder brother."

Jun Caishen sighed softly, "Brother, you still want to try, don't you?"

Lu Chen didn't hide anything and nodded solemnly: "Yes! Now that I've taken on this task, I have to give it a try!"
The elder brother may think the younger brother is reckless, but when has the younger brother not acted this way before?

Whether facing his elder brother, the King of Hell, or the Dragon King of the Well, every time he spoke of it, it was a reckless act.

But it is precisely because of this that I have a sharp edge in my heart.

If we retreat in the face of battle and become deserters, I'm afraid we'll lose most of our fighting spirit.

At that point, even if you don't want to be involved in this karma, you won't be able to avoid it.

Since that's the case, we might as well go all out.

Fuck him!

Everything in the universe has its predetermined course, and even within the course of calamities, there are variables.

If you don't do it, you'll have absolutely no chance.
If we do it, at least there's still a glimmer of hope.

What do you say, brother?

Jun Caishen fell silent again, and after a long while, he sighed and laughed, "You little rascal, you've left your brother speechless."

Very well... then you should go and see for yourself first, find out what's going on with that Madam Zheng, so you can treat her accordingly.

However, I must remind you that this matter is most likely related to two... not very popular departments in my Heavenly Court.

"I have absolutely no connections in either of these departments, so I'm afraid there's very little I can do to help you, my dear brother."

"Two not-so-popular departments? Could it be..."

Lu Chen's mind raced.

He knew that the eight departments of Heaven were: [Thunder Department], [Battle Department], [Water Department], [Fire Department], [Wealth Department], [Grand Duke Jupiter Department], [Plague Department], and [Smallpox Department].

The first six are renowned, while the latter two, you can tell what kind of people they are just by their names.

One who is in charge of controlling all plagues, epidemics, and diseases in the world.

One of the people in charge of human diseases.

These two departments actually have a lot of overlap.

But since this is how Heaven has set things up, how can mortals have any say in it?

However, what they have in common is that both departments are deeply avoided by the world, even more so than the underworld.

After all, who wants to be associated with a plague god?
"Is it the plague department and the smallpox department?" Lu Chen asked tentatively.

“That’s right,” Jun Caishen confirmed. “There are only three departments that are carrying out this day’s killing intent: the Tai Sui Department, the Plague Department, and the Smallpox Department.”

But based on your description, it's highly likely related to the latter two parts.

So, you should find out what's going on first.

Once we determine which organization was responsible, we can then consider whether we can find a breakthrough.

However, I must tell you, even if you find it, persuading them to withdraw this deadly intent will be as difficult as climbing to heaven.

You will know the secrets of it in the future if you have the opportunity.

By the way, if it really is one of those two departments, you could try looking for Yama, the King of Hell.

In terms of his relationship with these two departments, He is far more profound than his brother!

Yama?

Lu Chen's heart skipped a beat.

Yes, these two departments are in charge of epidemics and disasters that cause death, which is closely related to the functions of the underworld.

Lu Chen nodded emphatically, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I thank you for your guidance, brother. I understand!"

After ending his conversation with the God of Wealth, Lu Chen initially wanted to talk to the King of Hell about the matter, but then he decided to wait until he arrived in Qianjiang City to find out the specifics before discussing it further.

The situation is still unclear, so asking more questions will be futile.

Then, without further delay, he began packing his belongings.

After finishing the preparations, he hastily began practicing the "image-making and spirit-communication" technique recorded in the "Tongshen Xuanben".

After all, you can't keep moving the two deities around every day.

Fortunately, the "Tong Shen Xuan Ben" contains a simplified method for creating images to communicate with the gods.

Simply draw a deity image on a piece of Tengyun wood and then use a secret technique to communicate with the gods.

This method is quick and effective, but it has only one drawback: each wooden statue can only communicate with the spirit three times.

After three times, the wooden piece will lose all its spiritual power, and it will not receive blessings in the same way as a normal idol.

It's a "chat tool" meant purely for emergency use.

But for Lu Chen, this was the perfect opportunity.

He immediately began practicing.

As for Teng Yunmu, Chen Tiansheng had previously given him a whole box of top-quality materials, so he would not lack materials for a short period of time.

With the buff of the [Jishui Dragon King] cleansing his marrow and greatly increasing his comprehension.

In just half a day, Lu Chen had mastered most of the simplified version of the art of creating images to communicate with the divine.

With this, he had made thorough preparations for his trip to Qianjiang City!
……

The next day, eight o'clock in the morning.

Lu Chen was waiting at the city lord's mansion early in the morning.

Upon seeing him, Yu Feng didn't say much and simply invited him to get in the car.

The group then sped off towards Qianjiang City.

Although they belong to two different cities, Qianjiang City and Jiangdu City are not far apart, only about 200 kilometers apart, and the journey takes about three hours by car.

Around noon, the vehicle entered the Qianjiang City boundary.

Looking at the towering skyscrapers that reach into the clouds on both sides of the road.

Yu Feng suddenly asked, "What do you think of Qianjiang City compared to our Jiangdu City?"

Lu Chen glanced at the skyscrapers and didn't find them particularly novel: "They're about the same, nothing that stands out from the crowd."

Yu Feng sighed, "That's still a long way off."

He rolled down the car window, took a deep breath, and said, "Smell it. The atmosphere of Qianjiang City is completely different from that of our Jiangdu City."

Lu Chen: "..."

He was truly impressed by this fickle city lord.

"Sir, you don't need to belittle yourself. I remember that the GDP gap between the two cities wasn't that big last year?"

"The gap of 300 billion is still quite significant. However, it is normal for a provincial capital to have such a difference."

Yu Feng shook his head. "This kind of data is sensitive to you, but it doesn't really mean anything to us ordinary people."

Lu Chen spoke the truth.

Yu Feng laughed heartily: "That's a rough but reasonable statement. However, we have to admit the objective gap. Putting everything else aside, just the fact that Qianjiang City has the [Mingmen] backing it up is something we can only look up to."

Of the four major families in Jiangdu City, not that I look down on them, but which one of them has the resources and qualifications to challenge the "prestigious families"?
not a single one!

'Great clan' is their upper limit.

"When Jiangdu City produces its own 'prestigious family,' it might just be able to rival Qianjiang City."

Lu Chen had little interest in such an abstract topic.

He hasn't even reached the threshold of being a "newly rich" person, so discussing "prestigious families" is unrealistic and shows a lack of maturity.

Half an hour later, the vehicle entered Qianjiang No. 1 Courtyard.

The surrounding environment seemed to change suddenly, becoming solemn and dignified.

There were heavily armed guards everywhere on both sides.

Each checkpoint is heavily fortified.

There were more than a dozen.

If it weren't for Yu Feng, Lu Chen even doubted that he would have been able to get into Courtyard No. 1 at all.

Even though he had official documents to carry out his mission.

Finally, the vehicle came to a smooth stop in front of a quaint villa deep within the No. 1 Courtyard.

As soon as Yu Feng got out of the car, a middle-aged man in an executive jacket, with a reserved yet extraordinary demeanor, greeted him with a smile.

"Lord Yu, your presence is an honor. I am deeply sorry for not welcoming you properly."

"Secretary Fan, it's been a while."

The two must have been old acquaintances, after exchanging a few pleasantries.

Yu Feng then pointed to Lu Chen and introduced him: "This is the young man I mentioned on the phone yesterday, surnamed Lu. Lu Chen, this is Secretary Fan."

Lu Chen nodded in greeting: "Hello, Secretary Fan."

Secretary Fan looked Lu Chen up and down, his eyes filled with approval: "Young friend Lu is indeed a man of great talent. I heard from City Lord Yu that your compatibility with the God of Wealth is as high as 50%, and you also worship the King of Hell. A few days ago, you even solved the problem of praying for rain in Longhu County. You are truly a promising young man!"

Lu Chen waved his hand modestly: "Secretary Fan, you flatter me. It was just a fluke."

Since Yu Feng had already laid the groundwork for him, it saved him the trouble of introducing himself.

"Come in, please come in. The leader has been waiting for a long time," Secretary Fan said, stepping aside to invite him in.

The three of them entered the villa together.

However, the moment Lu Chen stepped inside, he suddenly frowned, as a strong sense of suffocation washed over him!

The air inside the room was extremely strange. It wasn't a pungent stench, but rather an indescribable, extremely unpleasant odor that made him momentarily dazed.

He immediately activated the Pure Water Divine Power of the [Jishui Dragon King] in secret, and the discomfort slowly receded like the tide.

Yu Feng noticed that he had a furrowed brow and was about to tug at his sleeve to remind him to be polite, but he saw that his eyes had cleared up in the blink of an eye. He was secretly surprised: This kid is indeed quite something!
The three entered the living room, where an elderly man with silver hair slowly rose from the sofa and smiled at them.

"Xiaofeng, you've arrived."

"Leader!" Yu Feng immediately became like a dutiful student, respectfully stepping forward to greet him.

Lu Chen observed the old man; he appeared to be in his sixties, but his full head of white hair made him look like an eighty- or ninety-year-old, or even older person.

Clearly, this is Zheng Changguo, the former governor of Jiang Province.

His full head of white hair must be closely related to his wife's illness.

"This must be young friend Lu."

"Greetings, Lord Zheng!" Lu Chen greeted him with clasped hands.

Zheng Changguo waved his hand and laughed, "There's no need to call me Lord Zheng. I'm just a retired old man. If you don't mind, just call me Old Zheng."

"Old Zheng."

"Hey, you little rascal, you actually called out after being told to!" Yu Feng glared at him from the side.

"It's alright, it's alright! This child is to my liking." Zheng Changguo forced a tired but sincere smile: "I've had the food prepared, you can eat first and then talk."

"No rush! I want to see the patient first."

Lu Chen wasn't hungry and didn't want to waste any time.

"This... is fine. Xiao Fan..."

Zheng Changguo looked at Secretary Fan.

Secretary Fan understood and immediately brought out several specially made gas masks.

Lu Chen asked, puzzled, "What's this?"

Secretary Fan explained, "The mist in the lady's room upstairs is quite foul; wearing this will help."

Seeing that Yu Feng had already taken the mask and put it on, Lu Chen didn't say anything more and took the mask and put it on as well.

Immediately, the group went up to the second floor and arrived at the room at the end.

The moment Secretary Fan pushed open the door, Lu Chen was dumbfounded!

A dense, viscous, eerie green aura surged out of the door like a burst dam!

Thank goodness I was wearing this special gas mask!
Otherwise, just the sheer amount of this evil energy would be enough to make even the real Dragon King of the Ji River shake his head, let alone the Dragon Spirit.

Even so, Lu Chen still felt a strong wave of dizziness.

He used all his strength to activate the [Pure Water] supernatural power, barely managing to maintain his mental clarity as he stepped into the room.

Upon seeing this, a hint of surprise flashed across the eyes of Zheng Changguo, Yu Feng, and the others.

The four of them were at least at the peak of the third rank.

Zheng Changguo and Yu Feng were close to the fifth rank in order to resist the corrosive effects of the poisonous miasma.

Unexpectedly, Lu Chen, a mere low-level spiritualist, was able to maintain his balance.

It should be noted that this single step had already stumped countless spiritual seekers who had come to investigate.

A glint flashed in Zheng Changguo's eyes, but he remained calm and walked at the front to lead the way.

When Lu Chen arrived at the bedside and saw the scene on the bed, he was deeply shocked by the horrifying sight!
All that could be seen was that Madam Zheng was constantly emanating a dense, sinister green aura.

An eerie green aura seemed to flow through the blood vessels on his face, neck, and even the back of his hands, emanating clearly through his skin.

It seems extremely weird.

After staring at it for a moment, he felt that something was wrong.

"Strange, Madam Zheng's appearance... seems somewhat familiar."

　There will be two more updates after midnight.

　　I've already updated 10,000 words today alone.

　　Because my chapters are long.

　　If it were any other author, it would probably have been at least four chapters by now.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)