Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

"Wait for me here, I will go and inform the Yuanjun."

Zhong Kui left those words behind and walked alone into the Imperial Concubine's residence.

Although he was one of the four judges of the underworld and held a high position, he would not have been qualified to pay homage to the emperor if the Yuanjun had not issued a prior decree.

Wang Xuan was familiar with the prehistoric era, the Investiture of the Gods, and other mythological stories, but he was not very familiar with some Taoist deities.

However, Zhong Kui provided some information along the way.

With constant catastrophes plaguing the world, the departed souls have no place to rest and wander between heaven and earth year after year, accumulating resentment over time.

Houtu transformed into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, nourishing the entire earthly realm. From the origin of reincarnation, the three Yuanjun (Primordial Sovereigns) of the Imperial Consorts and the Three Palaces were gradually born.

The Du Fu Yuan Jun, also known as the Yuan Ying Zhen Fei; the Shang Fu Yuan Jun, also known as the Yuan Huang Zhen Fei; and the Zhong Fu Yuan Jun, also known as the Yuan Zhi Zhen Fei.

When the Netherworld was first established, the judgment of good and evil among the souls of the dead in the Three Realms was entirely governed and controlled by the three Yuanjun.

It wasn't until later generations when the Great Emperor of Fengdu sat in charge of the underworld, the Five Ghost Emperors guarded the borders, and the Ten Kings of Hell were in charge of criminal justice that the three Yuanjun gradually retreated to the background and rarely concerned themselves with worldly affairs.

Although the three Yuanjun rarely appear to manage affairs anymore, as subordinates of Houtu Niangniang, their words still carry great weight in the underworld.

Wang Xuan shouted from behind, "If the Yuanjun doesn't want to see me, tell her that the magic weapon is now in my hands."

Zhong Kui nodded and walked straight inside.

Watching Zhong Kui's figure disappear, Wang Xuan turned to Xiao Qing and whispered, "Don't say anything out of line when we go inside."

"I'm not stupid." Xiaoqing blinked her clear eyes, pouted playfully, and said with a hint of teasing, "I'm more worried about you."

"What are you worried about me for?"

"Don't you know your own nature?"

"What is my nature?"

"When you see a beautiful woman, you always want to bring her home."

Wang Xuan was momentarily speechless, and glared at her angrily: "You wretched little green snake, how dare you slander me like this! Just wait until I get back and punish you according to family rules."

"Hehehe." Xiaoqing stuck out her tongue and snorted softly, "How come I didn't know you had family rules?"

Wang Xuan's lips curled up slightly: "It was specially ordered for you."

The two were bickering in hushed tones outside. Before long, Zhong Kui returned.

"Come with me."

Zhong Kui led the way.

Wang Xuan and Xiao Qing followed closely behind, stepping into the main hall of the Imperial Concubine's residence together.

The hall is magnificent and spacious, unlike the ornate and luxurious palaces in the mortal world. It is filled with the original atmosphere of the earth and has a profound and majestic aura.

A stunningly beautiful figure sat gracefully on a couch in the center of the main hall.

She is none other than the Primordial Lord of the Capital, or the True Lord of the Primordial Camp.

She looked to be about thirty years old, with a gentle and serene face, her eyes calm and composed, showing no signs of joy or anger.

Her skin was as smooth and lustrous as jade, clear and flawless.

She wore a bright yellow, wide-sleeved fairy robe that draped over her body. The hem of the robe was woven with gilded patterns and filled with the Daoist aura of reincarnation. With her shallow breaths, the patterns alternated between light and dark.

She sat quietly on the couch, without uttering a word, looking down with an air of supreme dignity, awe-inspiring and unapproachable.

But the more he saw that sacred and dignified beauty, the more rebellious thoughts arose in his heart, a desire to defy authority.

Wang Xuan didn't stop walking and continued forward.

Zhong Kui was a little confused.

Why are you standing so close to Yuanjun when you're talking to her?

However, seeing that Wang Xuan and Xiao Qing did not stop, and Yuan Jun did not stop them, he had no choice but to follow them all the way.

【Name:? ? ? 】

【age:???】

【realm:? ? ? 】

【Note:???】

Wang Xuan was secretly astonished, filled with disbelief.

BaiMeiLu, show me something good!

I didn't expect you to include goddesses like Nuwa and Houtu, but you can't even display beings of the Yuanjun level.

Surely it can't be because my cultivation level is too low.

As he was pondering this, Yuan Jun's cool gaze fell upon him, and she said indifferently, "The way you look at me is somewhat impolite."

Wang Xuan raised an eyebrow slightly.

I was just looking at the prompt, okay?

However, not wanting to offend anyone, he lowered his eyes, avoiding direct eye contact, and politely asked, "Is this to your liking?"

Zhong Kui looked at Wang Xuan, his face full of astonishment.

When he returned to the underworld, he revealed his true form as a judge, and with his full beard, he looked quite comical.

This brother-in-law is really good at flirting.

Did he think that Yuanjun was one of the concubines in his household?

Yuanjun said calmly, "That's fine then."

Wang Xuan, unwilling to beat around the bush any longer, directly took out the Soul-Stabilizing Pearl and held it before him: "Primordial Lord, is this the magical treasure you've set your sights on?"

Yuanjun nodded gently.

Wang Xuan spoke sincerely: "Your Majesty, you may not know this, but if it were any other treasure, I would gladly give it up. However, this Soul-Stabilizing Pearl was obtained by Xiaoqian and me through bloody battles, and it is extremely precious to us..."

"What do you want?" Yuan Jun's lips curved into a faint smile, as gentle and warm as a spring flower in bloom. "Tell me."

Wang Xuan slowly said, "Xiaoqian has a tragic past and is devoted to the Dao, always hoping to find someone to guide her in cultivation. I wonder if the Goddess Houtu is still lacking a Primordial Sovereign?"

Yuanjun remained silent, simply staring at him.

"Please don't be in such a hurry." Wang Xuan coughed lightly, seeing that this Yuanjun didn't understand the demolition effect. "As the saying goes, 'asking for the moon, bargaining on the spot,' so let me say something else."

"First, the Soul-Stabilizing Pearl is only lent to you; you will need to return it later."

"Secondly, I beg the Primordial Lord to accept my wife Xiaoqian as his disciple and guide her in cultivating the Great Dao."

"Thirdly, I need to be able to visit her here anytime."

"Fourth, I need a spiritual herb or elixir that can save my life."

"Fifth, I need elixirs and miraculous medicines that can enhance my cultivation level, the more the better."

"Sixth, um, arrange a group of vicious and wicked ghosts for me. They need to be highly skilled, but not very combat-effective. I want to practice and hone my magic."

Zhong Kui and Xiao Qing were both very surprised, not expecting Wang Xuan to be so ruthless.

Yuanjun listened quietly to him, her expression unchanged, and slowly nodded: "Okay."

Having said that, she gently raised her hand, and two streams of light flew out from her sleeve, transforming into two white jade medicine bottles that landed in Wang Xuan's hands. Her voice was calm and even: "One is the Nine-Turn Great Rejuvenation Pill, and the other is the Profound Yellow Primordial Pill. The former is used to save lives, and the latter is used for cultivation."

Wang Xuan reached out and took it.

Although his cultivation level improved quickly enough, it would be even better if he had the aid of elixirs to make it even faster.

Seeing that Yuanjun agreed so readily, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful, realizing that he had asked for too much.

"My Lady, I haven't finished speaking yet. May I continue with point seven?"

Yuanjun said in a cool tone: "Enough is enough."

Wang Xuan suppressed his greed and decisively pushed out the Soul-Stabilizing Pearl, which slowly floated into the air and landed in front of Yuanjun.

He then voiced his doubts: "Yuanjun, I want to know, how did you know about Xiaoqian and the Soul-Stabilizing Pearl?"

Yuanjun smiled but remained silent.

Wang Xuan couldn't quite figure it out; he always felt that Yuanjun's smile was somewhat intriguing.

Yuanjun waved her hand gently, signaling for the guest to leave: "Go and bring her to see me."