Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends
Chapter 439 - 396, Bai Jin’s Sophistry

Chapter 439: Chapter 396, Bai Jin’s Sophistry

Bai Jin breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, it turns out it was about this matter, King Qinguang you’re impressive! You’ve actually learned to tattle.

He hastily cried out with a sense of grievance, "Your Highness, your disciple is truly wronged!

Establishing the new Heavenly Court bank was entirely in consideration for the Underworld, and for Your Highness’ sake!"

"For the Underworld’s sake? Bai Jin, I’m giving you a chance to explain, speak now!

If your reasoning is unsound, hmph hmph~" Lady Pingxin eyed Bai Jin with disfavor.

Bai Jin felt a pang of guilt and asked, "Your Highness, if you find my reasoning unsound, what do you plan to do to punish me?"

Lady Pingxin was slightly startled, how to punish him? She truly hadn’t considered that and immediately said with narrowed eyes, "There is a Nineteenth Level of Hell within the Underworld, prepared just for you."

Bai Jin’s heart trembled, the Nineteenth Level of Hell! Just the sound of it was extremely terrifying. He hastily said, "Your Highness, your disciple, as an Emperor of the Underworld, holds the Underworld as my home at heart, your disciple feels a strong sense of belonging to the Underworld.

As for the Heavenly Court, that was a reluctant refuge, all for the sake of my Jie Sect Disciples, I only assumed the title of Emperor Gouchen in the Heavenly Court, your disciple’s loyalty to Your Highness is unwavering!!"

"In fact, when your disciple planned to establish the Heaven and Earth Human Bank, the Underworld was my first choice.

However, after further contemplation, implementing the coin reform is of great significance; the slightest carelessness could result in chaos in the Underworld, even disrupting the operation of the Underworld, causing unnecessary troubles for Your Highness, how could your disciple be at ease with that.

After much thought and weighing the pros and cons, only then did your disciple decide to establish the first Heaven and Earth Human Bank in the Heavenly Court, to use it as a pilot test; even if something went wrong, it would be the Heavenly Court’s responsibility to bear, and we would continue to make improvements until the Heaven and Earth Human Bank operated flawlessly in the Heavenly Court before establishing it in the Underworld.

Your Highness, this is your disciple’s true loyalty!" Bai Jin looked at Lady Pingxin with utmost sincerity.

Lady Pingxin revealed a smile and said, "So it was a pilot test in the Heavenly Court, in that case, I have wronged you."

Bai Jin immediately said, "Your Highness is not at fault, the fault lies with your disciple for making a decision without consulting with Your Highness in advance."

Lady Pingxin said with a smile, "My legs are feeling a bit sore."

Bai Jin immediately got up, running towards the higher level, and sat on the steps beneath the Cloud Bed, extending his hand to massage Lady Pingxin’s legs, laughing as he asked, "Your Highness, how do you feel now?"

"Ah! Much better. Bai Jin~"

"Your disciple is here!"

"Go ahead and establish the Heaven and Earth Human Bank in the Underworld! If there’s anything, just boldly go forth and do it, don’t be afraid of making mistakes, I am here for you after all!"

Bai Jin expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Bai Jin kept Lady Pingxin company, chatting and preparing a table of delicious food for her, sharing amusing stories from the teachings of the Hundred Schools, laughter and joy continuously resonated inside Pingxin Palace.

After a good while, Bai Jin left Pingxin Palace. After stepping out, he paused, standing in the midst of the Netherworld, and thought to himself, since I’ve come anyway, I should also visit Ksitigarbha.

The Ksitigarbha Palace in Yin Mountain shone brightly with Buddha Light, illuminating the souls of countless wronged spirits and fierce ghosts.

Bai Jin, riding an auspicious cloud, flew above Yin Mountain, looking from afar at the palace emitting Buddha Light, as brilliant as the sun of the Underworld.

Ksitigarbha emerged from the grand hall, leaning on a tin staff, and bowed respectfully saying, "I respectfully welcome the Emperor’s descent upon Yin Mountain."

The auspicious cloud dispersed before the Ksitigarbha Palace, and as Bai Jin stood in front of Ksitigarbha, he smiled and said, "Ksitigarbha, there are no strangers here, no need for such courtesy, you may still call me Teacher!"

Ksitigarbha revealed a smile and rose to his feet with a gesture, "Master, please come in for a talk!"

Bai Jin followed Ksitigarbha toward the grand hall, and upon entering, they took their seats on two lotus platforms.

"I heard that Ran Deng has become the head of the Mahayana Buddhism."

A shadow fell over Ksitigarbha’s eyes, and he spoke with an apologetic tone, "I have let you down, Master. The position of Buddha did not fall to me."

Bai Jin shook his head and sighed, "The Buddha Mother’s actions are unfair! To let an outsider take the position of Buddha, it certainly chills the hearts of Buddhist disciples."

With his hands pressed together, Ksitigarbha spoke respectfully, "The wisdom of the Master spans boundless time and space, far beyond what this disciple can match. The Master’s choice of Randeng Buddha must have profound reasons."

Looking at Ksitigarbha, Bai Jin spoke solemnly, "Ksitigarbha, don’t deceive yourself. What profound reasons? The Buddha Mother simply used the Buddha’s position as a bargaining chip to win over Ran Deng. I am disheartened for you all!"

Ksitigarbha fell silent.

Bai Jin’s gaze flickered, and he whispered, "Ksitigarbha, be honest with your teacher, are you truly content with this?"

After a moment’s hesitation, Ksitigarbha replied, "Master, the Buddha’s position is appointed by the Buddha Mother. Even if I am discontented, what can I do?"

Bai Jin let out a hearty laugh, his eyes gleaming with wisdom, "That’s not necessarily so! The true Buddha leads all Buddhas in worship. If you can sway the allegiance of all Buddhas, you shall become the new Buddha.

Ksitigarbha, now is the time when Small Mahayana Buddhism is clashing with Mahayana Buddhism, when the Bodhisattvas and Arhats of the Spiritual Mountain are in chaos, it’s a rare opportunity. As long as you can recruit a large number of Bodhisattva Arhats during the conflict between Shakyamuni and Ran Deng, and they both end up weakened, it will be your time to rise."

A flicker of resolve shined in Ksitigarbha’s eyes, the leader of all Buddhas is indeed the Buddha, the teacher makes a valid point! The one who wins over the Buddha’s heart is the Buddha himself.

Moved by the thought, Ksitigarbha couldn’t help asking, "Master, what should be used to win over the Bodhisattva Arhats?"

Bai Jin revealed a pure and kind smile, "Money, of course!"

"Money? Mundane coins?"

"Of course not! The Heavenly Court has just established the Heaven and Earth Human Bank, which includes coin-making services. You can fully utilize the Merit you’ve accumulated over the years to cast Merit Coins and then use them to recruit Buddhist disciples."

"Merit Coins?" Ksitigarbha asked with curiosity.

Bai Jin pinched his fingers and a gleaming Merit Coin appeared between them, saying, "Just like this one, forged from Merit. Equivalent to a Merit Divine Artifact, it not only protects the Primordial Spirit with Merit but also stabilizes one’s Qi Fortune with the Divine Artifact’s power, which is so much better than mere Merit."

Looking distressed, Ksitigarbha spoke, "Master, there are countless Buddhist disciples. To recruit them with Merit Coins will require a vast expenditure of Merit!

Master, it has not been easy for me to accumulate Merit either."

Bai Jin spoke with slight impatience, "Is it only a bit of Merit that concerns you? Look at how pathetic you are; don’t go saying you’re my student out there!"

"Master, Merit is really hard to come by."

Bai Jin pondered for a moment and then said, "Very well! Since you cherish your Merit so much, let me give you another idea: for the more important Bodhisattvas and Buddhas, use Merit Coins to win them over; for the ordinary Bodhisattva Arhats, use Xuanhuang Coins; and for some Biqiu Vajras, use Purple Gold Coins."

"Master, what are Xuanhuang Coins? What are Purple Gold Coins?"

Bai Jin waved his hand and two coins appeared before them, one was colorless with golden patterns sketched out the Zixiao Palace, and the other was purple.

"This colorless one is the Xuanhuang Coin, forged from the fusion of nature’s spiritual energy and Merit Qi, possessing the effect of calming the mind and spirit.

This purple one is the Purple Gold Coin, refined by the Chaotic Power, absorbs and cultivates marvelous effects for cultivators."