Legend Management Bureau Chapter 160

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“Transfor…” Dong Qianqiu paused, stunned. Was Du Yu planning to use this opportunity to deal with Medusa’s heavenly lightning tribulation at the same time?

“Wouldn’t that be too risky?” Dong Qianqiu frowned. “What if Bai Suzhen can’t withstand that many lightning strikes either…”

“We can pour the entire strength of the Legend Administration into helping them both.”

Medusa stared at Du Yu, her eyes wide. Just a minute ago, she still harbored a last shred of doubt toward him, but the moment he spoke, that lingering suspicion completely vanished.

“I… I can wait, there’s no rush…” Medusa muttered.

“No, Gorgon, your matter is just as urgent as the legend itself. If we can accomplish both at once, that would naturally be for the best.” Du Yu turned to Master Shen. “Master Shen, hurry up and see if you have anything that can withstand heavenly lightning, even if it can only block a single strike. The Legend Administration will reimburse all your losses.”

“Brother Du… to be honest with you, I actually have quite a stash… If I can get reimbursed, hehe…”

Du Yu casually tossed a cloth bundle to Master Shen. When Master Shen opened it, he found it was actually a Cosmos Sack, filled to the brim with spirit stones.

“Good heavens!” Master Shen was nearly frightened out of his wits by the sight. “It won’t cost this much…”

“Distributed to everyone?” Xiao Qi was taken aback. “Split equally?”

“Yes, split equally,” Du Yu nodded. “The donation revenue from this livestream couldn’t have been achieved without everyone’s hard work. Therefore, it will be divided equally among everyone, with no exceptions. Even the Queen Mother of the West will get a share.”

“I do not want it.”

“No, you do want it,” Du Yu interrupted the Queen Mother of the West. “Boss, you might look down on this bit of money, but accepting it proves that our department is highly united.”

“Hmph,” the Queen Mother of the West mumbled softly. “To think you dare defy my wishes…”

“Boss, you have a good relationship with the Supreme Elder Lord. Could you ask him for some ready-made elixirs? Whether they are for protection or healing, as long as you think they’ll be useful, please ask for as many as possible. If it costs spirit stones, we will pay for it.”

“Ridiculous!” The Queen Mother of the West showed a hint of anger.

“Uh… Boss, are you unwilling?”

“Unwilling? I mean that if the Heavenly Lord of Dao and its Virtue dares to ask me for money, I will go pay his cave dwelling a little visit.”

“Good grief…” Du Yu covered his face. “Boss, the Supreme Elder Lord still spent time and energy refining those elixirs… It wouldn’t be good for you to just rob him in broad daylight…”

“You were right about one thing. As the Director of the Legend Administration, I should do something for you all. You don’t need to worry about this; I will handle it myself.”

Du Yu smiled and said, “Alright then. Also… Fan Xiaoguo, you have a good relationship with the Seventh and Eighth Lords. Please inform them for me and see what needs to be prepared in advance to extract Gorgon’s soul.”

“Fine,” Fan Xiaoguo replied reluctantly.

“Xiao Qi and Qu Xi, you two are in charge of settling in the visiting immortals. Before the legend begins, make sure they are well-fed and treated nicely.”

Qu Xi nodded, but Xiao Qi shook her head.

“Du Yu… Immortals don’t need to eat or drink…” Xiao Qi whispered.

“Uh… well, you know what I mean. We still have plenty of empty rooms, so arrange accommodations for all the immortals.”

This time, both Qu Xi and Xiao Qi nodded.

“A’Xiang, although this legend won’t be overly dangerous, there will still be some magical battles. If True Lord Erlang has a way to make you stronger, you should communicate with him more.”

“Oh…”

“Then it’s settled. The ‘Legend of the White Snake’ will officially begin in three days.”

…

Three days later, at the Legend Administration.

The immortals had topped up their membership cards and taken their seats in the Legend Administration.

Now it was time for the true finale. Everyone was thoroughly familiar with today’s legend.

It was one of China’s most famous romantic legends—the Legend of the White Snake, also known as the Legend of the Righteous Demon, or the Legend of Lady White.

It told the vigorous, tragic, and moving love story between Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian.

The immortals watched as the Chief Operator of the Legend Administration, Du Yu, lay down on the teleportation device, fully prepared.

Beside him stood the “Time Master” from Fusang who had traveled from afar, Shiranui Asuka.

What puzzled the crowd was that Medusa and Black Impermanence were also standing off to the side, seemingly waiting to be teleported as well.

“Sister Qianqiu, are we ready?” Du Yu asked.

“Operator ready, Voice Transmitter ready, Assistant ready. All elixirs and magical artifacts are in place. Initiating descent immediately.”

“Good.” Du Yu turned his head and looked at Black Impermanence.

Black Impermanence nodded as well. He muttered something under his breath, then reached out and touched Medusa’s forehead. Her soul was instantly drawn out of her body. Black Impermanence immediately sealed several acupoints on her physical body to ensure her primal spirit would not dissipate.

“Emperor Medusa, if you fail to return within seven days, you will never be able to come back.”

“I know.”

Under the watchful eyes of the immortals, Medusa slowly lay down on the teleportation device.

…

Time: Shaoxing era of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Location: Outside Hangzhou City.

Characters: Xiao Qing descending, Monk Hui Jing descending, Apprentice Xiang Yatou descending.

Du Yu opened his eyes, only to find himself completely alone.

“Where are they?” Du Yu reached up to touch his head and was instantly startled. “Holy crap, where’s my hair?”

“Du Yu…” Dong Qianqiu’s voice rang out. “Your identity this time is a monk.”

“Oh my god…” Du Yu felt a little heartbroken. “My hair… it will come back, right?”

“Of course… Your real body is still at the Legend Administration.”

“That’s a relief…” Du Yu suddenly realized something. “Sister Qianqiu, I’m a monk? Which… which temple do I belong to?”

“Jinshan Temple, of course.”

Du Yu’s eyes nearly popped out of his head in fright. “A monk from Jinshan Temple?! I’m not freaking Fahai himself, am I? I always complain about you guys not giving me important roles, but you can’t just throw me into a role this huge!”

“No, no, no…” Dong Qianqiu hurriedly shook her head. “Although you’re a monk from Jinshan Temple, you aren’t Fahai. Your name is Hui Jing, and you are Fahai’s disciple.”

“That’s a relief… I thought I’d have to personally slaughter Gorgon.” Du Yu frowned. “Wait, Sister Qianqiu, did you say I’m Fahai’s disciple?”

“Yes.”

“Holy crap, that’s perfect!” Du Yu laughed. “I can’t believe you guys finally wised up and planted an undercover agent in the enemy’s camp.”

Just as Du Yu was speaking, the sky above the forest outside the city suddenly changed colors.

A massive cluster of dark clouds began to gather, and heavenly lightning visibly churned within them.

“Oh no!” Du Yu exclaimed. “Has Bai Suzhen already started undergoing her tribulation?! Where are Gorgon and the others?!”

“Because all three of you have special identities for this legend, you had to descend in different locations. Emperor Medusa has just encountered Bai Suzhen, and the two of them have begun their tribulations at the same time!”

Du Yu hurriedly ran toward the area where the massive dark clouds had appeared.

“Du Yu, don’t go!” Dong Qianqiu shouted anxiously. “I will monitor their visual feeds closely. It will be extremely dangerous for a mortal like you to show up at a demon’s tribulation site!”

“I can’t, Sister Qianqiu, I’m too worried!” A sense of foreboding filled Du Yu’s heart. Medusa and Bai Suzhen had only met ten minutes ago, yet their tribulation had suddenly begun. Could the two of them really trust each other?

After running a few steps, Du Yu realized that while the gathering clouds in the sky looked close, they were actually quite far away. Left with no choice, he asked Zhongli Chun to possess him, allowing him to dash through the forest at breakneck speed.

“Sister Qianqiu, what’s the situation on their end?”

“It doesn’t look good…” Dong Qianqiu said slowly. “Bai Suzhen is highly on guard against Medusa, who appeared out of nowhere…”

“I knew it,” Du Yu muttered. “The Bai Suzhen of this timeline has always been alone. She probably hasn’t learned how to interact with people, let alone be some kind of benevolent saint.”

As he spoke, Du Yu arrived right beneath the dark clouds.

Medusa and Bai Suzhen stood facing each other. Even though the thunder roaring in the sky looked ready to strike down at any moment, neither of them moved an inch, both eyeing the other with caution.

Du Yu concealed his figure and hid in a nearby bush.

“Who exactly are you, fellow Daoist?” Bai Suzhen asked coldly. “I am at a critical juncture. I hope you will do me a favor and not interfere.”

Du Yu peered closely. Bai Suzhen’s appearance was no different from what the legends recorded—a breathtakingly beautiful woman with a hint of innocence. However, her lower half was still that of a snake. This heavenly tribulation was the crucial turning point that would determine whether she could take on a human form.

“I already told you, my name is Xiao Qing, and I’m here to become your little sister,” Medusa replied. “As a lowly commoner, could you perhaps stow away that intense murderous intent?”

“Lowly commoner? What a joke. I have been entirely alone for thousands of years and have never sought companionship. Where would this ‘little sister’ of yours even come from?!”

Medusa frowned, looking rather displeased.

In thousands of years, no one had ever spoken to her with such disrespect.

Du Yu also felt a wave of anxiety. If someone suddenly jumped out and claimed to be your little sister, nobody in their right mind would believe it, right?

Just as the two were at a standoff, the roaring lightning in the sky suddenly crashed down.

Before Bai Suzhen could react, Medusa immediately threw out a round shield. Right as the lightning bolt was about to strike Bai Suzhen, the shield steadily blocked it on her behalf.

Then, like a scorched leaf, the round shield instantly crumbled into ash.

“You…?” Bai Suzhen’s eyes went wide, completely unable to fathom this woman’s intentions.

“Lowly commoner, I told you, I am your sister, so I will help you,” Medusa stated coldly.

Bai Suzhen remained half-doubtful, but given the urgency of the situation, she could only ignore Medusa for the time being and hurriedly pull several magical artifacts out of her Cosmos Sack.

Watching from the shadows, Du Yu carefully observed and noticed that the magical artifacts Bai Suzhen pulled out were mostly of inferior quality, completely incomparable to the ones crafted by Master Shen.