noffsinger #2126 - Play by the rules
#2126 - Play by the rules
Guanyin could only suppress the anger in her heart and offer her apologies to the gods of the Heavenly Court, plastering on a smile to appease them.
"Enough. Since the Bodhisattva is so understanding, we shall forgive the Western Paradise."
"Just this once. In the future, the Western Paradise must be careful not to act recklessly."
"We of the Heavenly Court are magnanimous and won't haggle too much with the Western Paradise."
After Guanyin's humble and submissive apologies, the gods of the Heavenly Court snickered amongst themselves, considering the previous impudence of the Western Paradise forgiven.
"Since the gods of the Heavenly Court have forgiven the Western Paradise, then I shall agree to help you subdue the demons once more. I will immediately mobilize the heavenly soldiers."
The Jade Emperor, watching Guanyin's bitter face, was about to burst with joy.
"Jade Emperor, mobilizing the other gods might not work. Only the Four Constellation Lords from the Twenty-Four Constellations can go to restrain and subdue the three demons."
Guanyin, fearing that the Jade Emperor would make another haphazard arrangement, immediately explained to him.
"Bodhisattva Guanyin, the gods of my Heavenly Court all have their own duties in the heavens. Not all of them are free to go with you to subdue demons. You must understand this."
The Jade Emperor feigned displeasure and rebuked Guanyin.
"I understand, I understand. It's just that, apart from the Four Constellation Lords, anyone else who goes will only be wasting their time. Those three demons still won't be subdued.
Please, Jade Emperor, you must allow the Four Constellation Lords to go. They will surely subdue the three demons and return victoriously."
Guanyin continued to explain to the Jade Emperor.
"Taibai Jinxing, do the Four Constellation Lords have time to accompany Bodhisattva Guanyin to subdue the demons?"
The Jade Emperor pondered for a moment and asked Taibai Jinxing, who was standing to the side.
"Your Majesty, the Four Constellation Lords belong to the Dou and Niu Palaces and are currently serving under the Prison God. As for whether they have time, it depends on how the Prison God arranges it."
Taibai Jinxing reported to the Jade Emperor.
"Hmm, it seems that the Bodhisattva must personally go to the Dou and Niu Palaces to contact the Prison God. If the Prison God agrees, naturally there will be no problem. If the Prison God doesn't agree, I can't forcibly dispatch them either."
The Jade Emperor's words were equivalent to handing the matter over to Chu Hao for handling.
This made Guanyin's face even more gloomy. She had been apologizing and pleading in this Hall of Great Strength, and in the end, the Jade Emperor simply passed the buck.
Moreover, compared to the Jade Emperor, Chu Hao was even more difficult to deal with, a fact that Guanyin was well aware of.
Although the Jade Emperor disliked her, he still had to consider his authority, reputation, and the superficial relationship with the Western Paradise.
Chu Hao was different. Chu Hao had no scruples and would exploit the Western Paradise to death. There had already been several precedents.
But since the Jade Emperor had already said so, Guanyin had no choice but to go to the Dou and Niu Palaces to see Chu Hao.
At this moment, Chu Hao was in the Dou and Niu Palaces waiting for Guanyin to come to his door, and he had already arranged everything.
"When Guanyin arrives later, you will act according to my instructions."
Chu Hao summoned the Twenty-Four Constellation Lords and instructed them.
"Understood, Prison God! Rest assured, my lord!"
Now, arriving at the Dou and Niu Palaces, she was stopped by the gatekeeper, and Guanyin was naturally very displeased.
"I am Bodhisattva Guanyin. Don't you recognize me?"