Chapter 838 — A Side Branch of the Dao Lineage
The Herdsman of the Wasteland · Page 4 of 4
"The Patriarch of the Heavenly Sage Cult, nicknamed Shen Tear-Down, who tears down whatever place he comes to; also called Shen Calamity, who brings calamity wherever he goes; and called Shen Beat-'Em-Up, who brings shouts and slaughter wherever he arrives..."
Dao Master Lin Xuan pondered bitterly: "How am I to refuse him? The fellow's skin is so thick, I fear I cannot..."
All smiles, Shen Mu sent the god Baixi to the riverside to instruct Lord Huanlong to ferry Yutianzun over from the far bank.
The Honored God Baixi hurried off. Half an hour later, Lord Huanlong carried Yutianzun and the Water Qilin to Lu County. Shen Mu's spirits soared, and he said quietly to Yutianzun, "I am taking you to meet an old acquaintance. That old Daoist profited from you and me in years past, and now it is time to collect some interest..."
Yutianzun was bewildered: "An old acquaintance?"
Shen Mu urged them on: "Dao Master, and Brother Yuchen—let us be off. Hurry to Qingyun Heaven, the sky is about to darken!"
Daoist Yuchen frowned as well: "This Shen the Overlord Body—why is he so familiar with strangers?"
Just as they were about to leave, the Honored God Baixi hastily put on a smile and said, "My lord, then what of the matter of Hundred Years Mountain...?"
Shen Mu thought it over. "Qixia Mountain is the Daoist order's property. Bear your grievance for now and stay here as before. If you get hungry, have Lord Huanlong tide you over. Lord Huanlong has prospered—he is now a Dragon King of the Heavenly River..."
The Honored God Baixi was ready to weep, yet had no tears. He glanced at Lord Huanlong, and saw that Lord Huanlong looked exceedingly pleased with himself.
Shen Mu sat on the back of the Dragon Qilin. Holy fire kindled beneath the Dragon Qilin's feet, and treading on clouds of flame, it caught up with Daoist Yuchen, Dao Master Lin Xuan, and the rest.
Beside them, on the head of the Water Qilin, Yutianzun hesitated again and again, then finally made up his mind and asked, "Brother, does this old acquaintance know my origins? I know I was picked up and found; I just want to know where my true parents are..."