Becoming a fox fairy from Liaozhai

Chapter 874 You Want to Go to Heaven?

If the four great families of Tianfu can get it, and Mingxiazi can get it, why can't someone like Gong?
Although Gong Mengbi did not have as extensive a network of connections as the four great families, he knew a few people in Tianfu and was not completely without influence.

However, before ascending to heaven, he still went to visit Libationer Xun.

Upon hearing about his recent experiences, Xun Jijiu frowned so deeply that he could have trapped a mosquito: "That damned aristocratic fox, he's a traitor, he's truly despicable."

He then said with satisfaction, “Your cultivation is now so advanced that you are even more advanced than me. The powerful families are corrupt and can only bully their own kind. But you are able to keep your composure, so they can’t really do anything to you. No matter how domineering they are in the Heavenly Fox Academy, they can’t do anything reckless. But once they leave the Heavenly Fox Academy, everything will be different. You still need to be careful.”

Gong Mengbi said, "They have been testing me for a long time, but they have not made up their minds to kill me. The Su family cherishes their reputation, the Chun family has ulterior motives, and the Hu family is full of concerns, so none of them are willing to take the risk."

"But it will be soon. Once I return from Tianfu, they will have made up their minds."

Xun Jijiu asked, "Have you made up your mind?"

Gong Mengbi nodded: "They are used to being masters and have plenty of ways to wear me down. If I get entangled with them at Tianhu Courtyard, I'm afraid I might not get what I want even if I keep at it until I die. So I should put in the effort. If I don't push them and disrupt their plans, I don't know when I'll find an opportunity."

Xun Jijiu said with shame, "If you want to go to the Heavenly Palace, I really have nothing to help you with. The only thing I can do is use this body of mine. You can summon me at any time."

"Why be so modest, Master Xun? If it weren't for you, I'd still be struggling in Wuning County." Gong Mengbi didn't really think Master Xun was useless. Just from the fact that the goddess placed high hopes on Master Xun, he knew that this was just him being modest.

Xun Jijiu shook his head: "It's your own ability, not my achievement."

He paused for a moment, then said, "I know very little about Tianfu, but I know there is one person who can definitely help you."

Gong Mengbi also thought of this person and looked at Xun Jijiu, saying, "Qingyao Fairy?"

Xun Jijiu nodded with a smile.

If there's anyone in the Heavenly Fox Courtyard who understands the Heavenly Mansion and can help Gong Mengbi, then it has to be Fairy Qingyao.

Gong Mengbi presented a visiting card to Fairy Qingyao. The Jade Palace within the Heavenly Fox Courtyard was more than forbidden territory; entry was impossible without a summons.

"You want to go to heaven?" Fairy Qingyao invited him to meet in the flower garden of the Jade Palace.

“The files of the Demon Examination Institute are incomplete, and we can’t find anything. I’ll go up and check the records.”

Qingyao Fairy stood among the flowers and trees, her figure slender and graceful, giving the impression that she could turn into the wind and disappear at any moment.

She shook her head slightly and said, "Going to Tianfu is easy, but checking the accounts might be more difficult."

"The Demon Examination is held by the Ministry of Heavenly Officials and is overseen by the Examination Institute of the Heavenly Register Bureau. You have no connections in the Examination Institute, and the Juxia Bureau is unlikely to issue you any documents. As a sixth-rank Demon Examination Envoy, what right do you have to go up and check the accounts?"

Gong Mengbi pondered for a moment, then reached out and manipulated the void. Suddenly, golden light flickered and danced in the void, eventually forming a strange magic seal.

Fairy Qingyao was taken aback: "The Azure Heaven Great Demon Seal, where did you learn it from?"

Gong Mengbi said, "It was learned from the Guiding Demon King under the command of the Azure Heaven Demon."

Gong Mengbi revealed the whole story about the Demon King of Guidance. Qingyao Fairy immediately understood the key point and shook her head, saying, "If you use the Azure Heaven Demon Seal to examine the records of the True Academy, no one will make things difficult for you. However, this Demon King of Guidance is having trouble doing his own job, so he uses you to cause trouble. You have to be careful. If you are really deceived by him, you will have something to cry about."

Gong Mengbi sighed, "He even said he would recommend me to be the Heavenly Demon King under the Qingtian Great Demon King. He was definitely up to no good. I knew he deliberately wanted me to see him learn it. He was setting a trap for me."

Fairy Qingyao glanced at him sideways and said, "You're quite the big shot. Even the Lord of the Underworld has asked you to help him. Now you've also caught the eye of the Demon King of Guidance. I'm afraid our little temple will soon be too small to contain such a big shot like you."

Gong Mengbi raised his hands in surrender: "Please spare me, dear sister. Please give me some advice, so I don't end up getting burned."

Fairy Qingyao gave him a warning, but she really couldn't bear to see him jump into the fire pit, so she told him about the situation in the Heavenly Palace: "The ruler of the Heavenly Palace changes every three thousand years. Our Heavenly King's term in Lingxu Biyuan Heaven is coming to an end, which will be within the next one or two decades. But the new Heavenly King has not yet been decided, and it is very likely that someone will be promoted from within this realm."

Gong Mengbi immediately understood: "That's why people's hearts are unsettled, and they've started forming cliques."

Fairy Qingyao nodded, but didn't forget to expose the Demon King's treachery: "The Heavenly Demon seems to have an easy job, but in reality, he can only be summoned to take tests and has no say in many things. Mingxiazi's matter is obviously unusual, but the Demon King can't control it himself. Seeing that you are entangled with their fate, he's just encouraging you to cause trouble."

Gong Mengbi understood and said, "No wonder he secretly gave me the Azure Heaven Great Demon Seal to do me a favor."

Fairy Qingyao said, "Think it over carefully. There is no such thing as good or bad in demonic trials, but when dealing with them, you must be careful and keep your mind righteous."

Gong Mengbi expressed that he had learned a lot.

Fairy Qingyao then pointed out the path for him: "Although the Heavenly Palace is above the Nine Heavens, it is difficult to enter without taking the Cloud Path. If you enter the Azure Netherworld of the Nine Heavens, you can carefully examine the Cloud Path. Only by following the guidance of the Cloud Path can you reach the outside of the Heavenly Gate. Then go and see Dean Zhang. If he can lead you in, the Heavenly Palace will be almost open to you."

Fairy Qingyao then pulled up some clouds and smoke, which transformed into a map of the Heavenly Palace, recording the distribution of the various departments, offices, and academies of the Heavenly Palace. She said, "The Heavenly Palace is heavily guarded, especially the main halls of each department. If you are not invited, do not wander around. Otherwise, if you are captured, I will have to go through the trouble of rescuing you."

Gong Mengbi memorized the details and then pointed out the location of the Sun and Moon Palace: "Mingxiazi has traveled to and from the Sun and Moon Palace many times. Does Sister know who is in charge of the Sun and Moon Palace?"

Fairy Qingyao said, "I haven't been to the Sun and Moon Palace for a long time. The Sun and Moon Pivot governs Yin and Yang. Although it is under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly King, it has always been appointed by the Heavenly Realm. There are two envoys, Xihe and Wangshu. The one in charge of the Sun and Moon Palace now should be the Xihe Envoy, True Man Chiming."

“Chiming…” Gong Mengbi felt a sudden unease as he uttered the name. “Oh no, I shouldn’t have said his name.”

Fairy Qingyao teased, "Serves you right for asking around. It's only because he's in the Jade Palace that he can't sense who's talking about him, otherwise you'd be in big trouble."

Having learned his lesson, Gong Mengbi immediately became more vigilant.

Fairy Qingyao said, "The Heavenly Palace is not like the Heavenly Fox Academy. It contains many secrets of the Spirit Void Jade Origin Heaven. Be careful after you go up there. Follow the instructions of Dean Zhang. Don't get yourself into trouble because of Mingxiazi. If you are detained by the Heavenly Palace, I can still get you out of there. But if you are targeted by some people with ulterior motives, I'm afraid I won't be able to see you again."