Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends
Chapter 222 - 199, Primordial World Pen Pal

Chapter 222: Chapter 199, Primordial World Pen Pal

Inside the great hall, Emperor Xuan Yuan, now middle-aged, sat upright. Years of campaigning had weathered him, and a Longsword lay on the desk before him. In contrast to Fu Xi’s benevolence and Shennong’s nonaction, Xuan Yuan exuded a sharp and imposing presence, like an unsheathed Divine Sword.

As soon as Xuan Yuan saw Bai Jin enter, he quickly got up and greeted with a deep bow, saying, "Greetings, Holy Envoy!"

Bai Jin returned the bow and said, "You are the Human Emperor; there’s no need for such formalities."

Xuan Yuan straightened up and glanced at Guang Chengzi, who had followed him into the room.

Guang Chengzi remained silent and stood aside, a sense of worry rising in his heart. If Bai Jin and Nuwa were to complain about him, claiming he was unfit to teach the Emperor, would Nuwa forcefully replace him as the Emperor’s Master?

Seeing that his master had no reaction, Xuan Yuan directly asked, "May I inquire if the Holy Envoy has any instructions for me?"

Bai Jin smiled and said, "My main purpose is to inspect your work as the Human Emperor, to help you unearth and fill any gaps."

Xuan Yuan immediately became solemn and asked, "Holy Envoy, have I been deficient in any areas?"

"Overall it is acceptable, but we have noticed a minor issue."

Xuan Yuan lifted his eyebrows and promptly asked, "I beseech the Holy Envoy to enlighten me!"

Bai Jin spoke seriously, "Having explored among the Human Clan for a while, since you’ve become the Co-Emperor, you’ve been relentless in your campaigns. Although victorious, you’ve neglected to understand the lower echelons of the Human Clan, to grasp the daily thoughts and lives of ordinary people. How then can you truly be a good Human Emperor?"

Xuan Yuan’s expression flickered as he bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you for the guidance, Holy Envoy. Xuan Yuan has taken the lesson to heart." He then added, troubled, "I too wish to understand the ordinary people more and do things that benefit them, but since becoming the Co-Emperor, I’ve been swamped with duties and have had no time to venture out."

Bai Jin said with a smile, "I’ve thought about your predicament. That’s why, during my travels among the Human Clan, I gave a piece of Drifting Paper to an ordinary person. He will contact you through the Drifting Paper. You need to communicate with him effectively so as to understand each other. Through him, you can grasp the lives of the common people, which is essential for being a good Human Emperor. But when you communicate, do not let him find out your identity; treat it as if you are making a regular friend."

Xuan Yuan respectfully replied, "Yes!"

Bai Jin chuckled and said, "Do well! I’m rooting for you~" After finishing his words, he turned and left.

Xuan Yuan and Guang Chengzi watched as Bai Jin disappeared into the sky.

Xuan Yuan looked at Guang Chengzi and asked in confusion, "Master, what does the Holy Envoy mean by this?"

Guang Chengzi pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps it’s Nuwa’s intention. Just do as he said!"

"Yes!" Xuan Yuan replied.

...

In the evening, within the Jiuli Tribe, Chi You sat inside a great hall where a bonfire burned, illuminating the interior.

Chi You spread out the Drifting Paper before him, hesitated for a moment, then picked up a pen from the table and wrote on the paper, "Hello, I am Chi. Who are you?" He then took the paper, folded it into a small boat, and placed it on the table.

The small paper boat gently moved, slowly lifting into the air and instantly flying out of the great hall, disappearing into the void.

In the palace of Chen, Emperor Xuan Yuan was dealing with governmental affairs.

Space suddenly rippled, and a small boat flew out of the ripples, landing on the desk.

Emperor Xuan Yuan’s expression shifted as he looked at the small boat. Was this the Drifting Paper mentioned by the Holy Envoy?

Emperor Xuan Yuan picked up the small boat and unfolded it, on which was written a line, "Hello, I am Chi. Who are you?"

Emperor Xuan Yuan smiled slightly, what a simple way of greeting! He wrote below: "Hello, I am Huang, pleased to receive your letter." He then folded the small boat back up and placed it on the table; it shot into the air and disappeared in an instant.

In the Jiuli Tribe, Chi You unfolded the returned small boat, somewhat surprised to see the new line of words that had appeared. A reply so soon? Could it be Master Bai Jin playing a trick on me? Surely that couldn’t be, Master Bai Jin isn’t that frivolous.

Chi You picked up a pen and wrote: "Huang, I’ve encountered a difficult problem. I have two masters, both of whom are excellent hunters, but they don’t get along and each insists I follow their method. What should I do?" As soon as he finished writing, the first line of words vanished on its own.

Chi You picked up the paper, folded it into a small boat, and placed it on the table. The small boat trembled slightly, floated softly, then flew out of the hall and into the space beyond.

In the city of Chen, Emperor Xuan Yuan looked at the Drifting Paper and pondered. Two masters? He wrote below: "Choose the one who is most helpful to you, for me any method that can catch prey is good enough." He then folded the paper into a small boat.

"Huang, actually, I prefer the first master’s method, but the second master’s also makes sense."

"In that case, I cannot help you. I can only say I envy you for having two good masters. My master rarely teaches me anything, he guides me more."

"He doesn’t teach you? Isn’t he afraid you will encounter danger?"

"My master will protect me."

"Huang, what are you doing now?"

Emperor Xuan Yuan glanced at Longsword on the table and wrote: "My tribe is about to wage war with a neighboring tribe, I am preparing for battle."

"Haha~ What a coincidence! My tribe also planned to wage war with a neighboring tribe, but my second master stopped it."

...

The first pair of pen pals in the Primordial World, unaware of each other’s identities, was thus born. Emperor Xuan Yuan told Chi You he was the Clan Leader of a small tribe, and Chi You told Emperor Xuan Yuan he was the hunting team captain of a small tribe, both trying their best to hide their true identities, enjoying their conversation immensely, chatting all through the night on the first day.

In the days that followed, whenever they had free time, both would chat with their pen pal, finding the experience of sharing happiness and anger with a stranger quite interesting.

...

While Chi You was establishing contact with Emperor Xuan Yuan, Bai Jin was summoned to the Netherworld, walking leisurely through the forests of the Netherworld alongside Wa Niangniang, enjoying a casual stroll.

Wa Niangniang asked with a smile, "Bai Jin, Xingtian just came to complain to me, saying you maliciously obstructed the expansion of the Jiuli Tribe, hindering Chi You’s rise to become Human Emperor."

Bai Jin protested, "Niangniang, it’s a wrongful accusation! As ordered by Your grace, I went to the Jiuli Tribe and took Chi You as my disciple, diligently teaching without any personal agenda.

Niangniang, that big fool Xingtian doesn’t understand anything! He thinks that by constantly conquering, you can become Human Emperor, but in reality, it’s not that simple. To be Human Emperor requires the hearts of the people, requiring not just conquest but also governance, being kind-hearted, thus integrating the Witch Clan and Human Clan, uniting everyone’s spirit before one can become Human Emperor.

Niangniang, perhaps you should recall that big fool Xingtian! Every day, he fills Chi You’s head with thoughts of supremacy of strength, the invincibility of muscles, entirely wanting to train Chi You into a member of the Witch Clan, not an emperor."

Wa Niangniang said with a smile, "That’s why I sent him back, you’re doing a good job."

She said with a chuckle, "To think of having Emperor Xuan Yuan teach Chi You, I cannot fathom how your Primordial Spirit is constituted."