Jun Changxiao was quite depressed.
He’d taken out all three remnant scrolls and deceived them for so long, yet the Black and White Luocha’s response was: “We’ll think about it.”
I didn’t even ask you to definitely join the Eternal Sect, just to become sworn brothers on good terms—what’s there to think about?
“Sigh.”
Jun Changxiao walked out of the cell, shaking his head, “People with higher cultivation are harder to deceive.”
“Obviously.”
The system said, “They’re old foxes. For you to deceive them requires sufficiently large benefits.”
Afraid of being mercilessly slapped in the face again, it left itself some leeway.
“Aren’t all three remnant scrolls enough benefit?” Jun Changxiao said.
Although the Black and White Luocha hadn’t agreed to sworn brotherhood yet, Dog Sheng had gained something. At least he could confirm they came from the upper realm seeking the Seven Mysteries Radiant Light Breaking.
“If they knew the secret technique was stolen by me, wouldn’t they chase me to the ends of the earth with knives?”
While thinking, Jun Changxiao had arrived at the bedchamber. Seeing Rose Empress bent over reviewing memorials at her desk, he said, “Let those two go.”
“Let them go?”
Rose Empress said, “Aren’t you afraid they’ll kill you?”
When Jun Changxiao went dark, she had witnessed how he wildly abused the Black and White Luocha.
With that level of violent beating, if it were her, she definitely wouldn’t let it go.
Jun Changxiao said, “It was just a misunderstanding. I’ve already explained it clearly to them.”
“Alright then.”
Rose Empress gave the order, then continued reviewing memorials.
Jun Changxiao didn’t deliberately avoid her either, saying, “Don’t you find it tiresome dealing with an entire plane’s affairs all day long?”
Rose Empress said, “This is my duty. Tiresome or not, I must handle it.”
“Find a few reliable professional managers, assign matters to them, then travel and enjoy life leisurely—wouldn’t that be better?” Jun Changxiao spread his hands.
That’s what he did. Ever since Yuan Gongzi became deputy sect leader, he only provided martial resources while leaving many sect matters to him. His days were extremely comfortable.
Rose Empress said, “Managing a plane is harder than managing a sect, because not only must many things be considered, but one must guard against those plotting treachery.”
Jun Changxiao’s sect only had tens of thousands of disciples. The Soul Clan Continent’s population numbered in the hundreds of millions—there was indeed a huge difference between the two.
“True.”
Dog Sheng felt rather fortunate that when he transmigrated to this world, his mission was to make his sect the strongest on the continent, not to make a plane the strongest in the universe. Otherwise… he’d choose suicide.
…
Jun Changxiao temporarily stayed in the bedchamber arranged for him after their previous marriage ceremony. His days consisted of either admiring flowers and birds, or chatting about heaven and earth with the released Black and White Luocha.
The three brothers shared one common trait—they were all currently spent.
“Two elder brothers.”
One day, in a beautiful peach garden, Jun Changxiao cupped his hands, “This younger brother just turned twenty-four this year.”
The Black and White Luocha looked incredulous.
Possessing Wudi-level cultivation in one’s early twenties—could this be the legendary heaven-blessed genius?
Thinking back to their own martial paths, when young they hid in corners cultivating because too many experts were outside, afraid that stepping out would provoke some power. Every day was spent on tenterhooks.
“Two elder brothers, how old are you?” Jun Changxiao asked.
Bai Luocha said, “Me, twelve thousand three hundred fifty years old.”
Hei Luocha said, “Me, twelve thousand three hundred fifty-one years old.”
“Bullshit!”
Bai Luocha said angrily, “You’re clearly one year younger than me!”
“I’m one year older than you,” Hei Luocha said.
“Take out your identity certificate from Nine Immortals City. I want to see who’s really older!”
“I’m older than you. How about this?” Placing his hand on his waistband, he gave the other a ‘you know what I mean’ look.
“You… fine then.”
“…”
Jun Changxiao was speechless.
That escalated quickly and unexpectedly.
However, both had lived over ten thousand years—true old monsters.
“Very normal.”
The system said, “The higher the realm, the longer the lifespan.”
“How long can I live now?” Jun Changxiao asked curiously.
The system said, “A thousand-year tortoise, ten-thousand-year turtle. The host’s current lifespan definitely exceeds a tortoise’s.”
“You’re insulting me?”
“I’m praising you.”
The Black and White Luocha began their daily bickering. Jun Changxiao and the system did too.
After the commotion ended, the three entered the main topic.
“Little brother.”
Bai Luocha said, “If you can give us copies of remnant scrolls one, two, and three, this brother—I’m committed!”
As expected.
Agreeing to sworn brotherhood still came down to benefits.
Jun Changxiao didn’t mind. As long as he could first bind these two, he’d find ways later to pull them into the sect.
Two elder brothers.
My Eternal Sect still lacks protectors. Since I’ve set my sights on you, don’t think about escaping.
“Swish!”
Jun Changxiao placed Remnant Scroll Three on the table filled with various offerings.
“Thud!”
“Thud!”
All three knelt together, performing the sworn brotherhood ceremony.
“Heaven above, earth below, bear witness!”
“Today I, Hei (Bai) Luocha, become sworn brothers with Jun Changxiao. We don’t seek to be born on the same year, month, and day, but to die on the same year, month, and day!”
“…”
Jun Changxiao felt somewhat devastated.
I’m only in my twenties while you’ve lived ten thousand years. Dying on the same year, month, and day as me—isn’t that cursing me to an early death!
“Sigh.”
Dog Sheng silently sighed. For the sect’s future, he still shouted it out.
After the sworn brotherhood concluded, Jun Changxiao stood and cupped his hands, “Two elder brothers, this younger brother will rely on your care from now on!”
From the upper realm, with Wudi cultivation.
These were definitely two golden thighs. Dog Sheng was already prepared to become a pendant.
“Little brother!”
Bai Luocha placed one hand on his shoulder, “From today on, whoever bullies you bullies me. I definitely won’t let them off lightly!”
“Thank you, elder brother!”
Jun Changxiao added, “Could you remove the ‘little’? It sounds a bit awkward.”
“Fine!”
“Two elder brothers, I’ve already ordered a feast prepared. Today we three brothers will drink until we drop!”
In ancient times, Liu Guan Zhang had their Peach Garden oath. Today, Hei Bai Jun had their Remnant Scroll Three oath. This would surely become a legendary tale for the ages!
…
“They became sworn brothers just like that?”
Standing in the bedchamber, Rose Empress extended her spiritual sense, watching the three set up a table in the peach garden drinking till the sky darkened, disbelief shining in her beautiful eyes.
“I didn’t realize.”
She smiled, “Husband is quite skilled at winning people over.”
…
“Little brother, come come!”
In the picturesque peach garden, Bai Luocha held up a bowl of wine, his entire face flushed red—clearly drinking with enthusiasm.
“Ah.”
Jun Changxiao raised his bowl but frowned and sighed.
“On such a joyous brotherhood day, why are you sighing, little brother?” Bai Luocha asked, puzzled.
Jun Changxiao set down his wine, “To be honest with my two brothers, this younger brother recently encountered some trouble. More precisely, I was bullied.”
“Smack!”
Bai Luocha slapped the table, glaring, “Who!”
“Forget it…”
Jun Changxiao raised his cup, “This is younger brother’s matter. I won’t trouble elder brother with it.”
Bai Luocha was obviously drunk and didn’t notice Dog Sheng’s strategic retreat to advance, shouting loudly, “Your matter is elder brother’s matter. Speak! Who bullied you? I’ll go deal with him right now!”
Hei Luocha said, “Since you just gave us the three remnant scrolls, helping you resolve trouble is appropriate.”
He hadn’t drunk too much. From his words, it was clear that if he helped, it would be because of the benefits just received.
“Two elder brothers.”
Jun Changxiao didn’t beat around the bush anymore, “The one who bullied your younger brother is a guy called Star-Crossing Pirate King, with a ‘handsome’ character carved on his forehead!”
The system said, “Well, that guy just got targeted.”