Primordial Era: Even the Three Pure Ones have to obediently call me Second Uncle

Chapter 328 Protecting One Side's Peace

The old man was sitting on the ground, leaning against the city gate, fast asleep.

It would occasionally let out a snoring sound.

Even Fuxi and Nuwa dared not show the slightest disrespect upon seeing this old man.

After all, this is the underworld! Anyone who guards this place and has the audacity to sleep soundly is hardly a normal person!

Most importantly, even with their combined cultivation levels, they couldn't see through the person in front of them.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing caution and respect in each other's eyes. Understanding each other perfectly, they bowed solemnly to the old man.

"Nuwa and Fuxi greet their seniors!"

As Nuwa and Fuxi finished speaking, the old man suddenly opened his eyes.

As the old man opened his eyes, two beams of light containing boundless power of laws shot out from them.

The next second, the old man appeared in front of Nuwa and Fuxi.

The speed was so fast that even Nuwa and Fuxi didn't have time to react.

The old man stared intently at Nuwa and the other woman: "What?! You just said you were... what?"

Fuxi and Nuwa were both stunned, their faces filled with bewilderment, and for a moment they did not understand the meaning of the old man's words.

The two looked at each other again, a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes, but they quickly regained their senses.

Nuwa patiently said again in a soft voice, "Senior, I am Nuwa."

Fuxi then clearly stated his identity: "I am Fuxi."

Then, the two looked at the old man together, their eyes full of politeness and inquiry, and asked, "May I ask who you are, senior?"

"My dear dad!"

The old man blurted it out.

This completely baffled Nuwa and Fuxi.

The old man seemed to realize his lapse in decorum, and an embarrassed expression quickly appeared on his face. He coughed twice and hurriedly waved his hand to explain, "Ahem, well, I used to joke around with my fellow disciples, and that's what I called you. Sorry! I apologize to you both. Nuwa and Fuxi, right? I know you two are disciples of the Qiankun Ancestor, right? I am a pageboy under the Daoist Master, and I was also carefully taught by the Qiankun Ancestor in the past. If you don't mind, you can call me senior brother!"

After speaking, as if afraid that Fuxi and Nuwa would be angry and blame him, the old man quickly raised his hand, flipped his palm, and a pile of rare and precious materials that radiated dazzling light instantly appeared in his hand.

He smiled broadly as he handed the treasures to the two of them, his smile carrying a hint of apology and sincerity:

"Junior brothers and sisters, this is my apology. I was a bit rude just now, so please don't take it to heart!"

Nuwa and Fuxi were momentarily stunned by the sight of the pile of treasures before them and by the words the old man had just spoken.

As for being angry, the two were somewhat dissatisfied when the old man said those words.

Unfortunately, the old man apologized too quickly.

It happened so fast that they didn't even have time to react.

So fast that they didn't even have time to amplify that slight emotion before the resentment quietly dissipated with the old man's apology.

However, neither of them chose to accept the treasure that the old man had taken out.

Instead, seeing the old man's sincere apology, he smiled, returned the greeting slightly, and said, "Greetings, Senior Brother!"

After all, the person in front of him is a pageboy under the Daoist Master.

In terms of status, they are no less than them.

As he even said, the two of them should call him senior brother.

Besides, since my senior brother has already apologized so sincerely, it's not right for them to hold a grudge.

Moreover, anyone with eyes can see that.

It's normal that my senior brother hasn't quite woken up yet and his head isn't quite clear yet.

Seeing that Nuwa and Fuxi were not angry, the old man became even more enthusiastic.

"Hey, junior brother and sister, what are you two doing in this underworld?! Are you here to work?!"

"If it's a job, then I have to give you a few more pointers. When you're looking for a job, you must choose a good one. Take me for example. Don't let my job as a gatekeeper fool you. I may not seem like much, but the main thing is that it's easy. There aren't many busy things to do. Besides, the people who come and go, even my senior brothers and sisters who are like judges of hell, who wouldn't want to chat with me for a bit and then give me a treasure or two? After all, if you mess with me, hey, I'll close the gate, and you can stay outside!"

As he said this, the old man's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sinister smile.

Like the crooked-mouthed dragon king.

He raised his eyebrows with great pride.

"So, when it comes to jobs, don't look at the rank. Always choose the one with less work but more responsibility, right? Don't be fooled by the high position and power of the Emperor of Fengdu in the Underworld. He's so busy he barely has time to sit down. How can a job like being a gatekeeper be better? Don't underestimate the gatekeeper just because he's a security guard. Although it doesn't sound very prestigious, the master has said, 'Security guards protect the peace of this area!' In other words, the entire Underworld is under my protection. Isn't that a powerful position?!"

The old man became more and more excited as he spoke, gesturing wildly and giving Nuwa and her companion no time to react.

Instead, he kept rambling on and on to himself.

This left both Nuwa and her companion somewhat bewildered.

This left Nuwa and her companion somewhat bewildered. They opened their mouths, wanting to interject, but couldn't find an opportunity.

After a long while, the two finally found an opening and quickly stopped the old man, explaining their purpose: "Senior brother, you misunderstand. We are here to find Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi. May I ask if Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi has returned from Zhou Mountain?!"

"Zhen Yuanzi? That guy hasn't come back yet. He's probably off fooling around with Styx again. Since Master is giving a sermon this time, Junior Brother Pingpeng gave them a long break." The old man scratched his head and said casually.

Upon hearing this, Nuwa and Fuxi couldn't help but feel a little worried. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with disappointment.

Seeing this, the old man asked, "How about I call your junior brother Pingpeng over and have him bring Zhen Yuanzi back with his family?"

Upon hearing this, Nuwa and the other woman quickly waved their hands.

"Senior brother, no need, no need!"

Although Nuwa longed to find Zhen Yuanzi and obtain some of the Earthly Soil from him.

But since we need their help, how could we ask them to come back?

Moreover, they didn't know what kind of work Zhen Yuanzi did in the underworld.

But it probably won't be easy either.

Therefore, it is easy to imagine how much Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi would cherish this holiday.

If the two of them could get Senior Pingpeng to bring Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi back...

Who knows, it might even provoke the dissatisfaction of Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi.

At that time, not only will Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi not take care of that clan, but he might also secretly take action against them because of his displeasure.

They wouldn't dare to try something so risky and unprofitable.