After last night's efforts, Zhang Zheng had already sown the seeds. Whether or not the little angel would be successfully born remains to be seen!
"Good morning, Yan."
Zhang Zheng saw Yan sitting on the sofa, reading a copy of Journey to the West.
"Good morning."
Yan put the book down on the coffee table and turned to greet Zhang Zheng.
Zhang Zheng walked around the sofa, sat beside Yan, gave him a good morning kiss, and picked up the book Yan had set aside.
"What's got you suddenly interested in Journey to the West?" Zhang Zheng asked, flipping through the book with a puzzled tone.
Angels usually acquire information through the Eye of Insight, so Zhang Zheng couldn't understand why Yan would be interested in a physical copy of Journey to the West.
Yan wasn't too particular. He took the book from Zhang Zheng and set it aside, saying, "I heard from Zhi Xin that you really like Sun Wukong, so I wanted to learn more. Reading a book and using the Eye of Insight are different. Reading allows you to better appreciate the essence of the text."
Zhang Zheng was a bit touched by Yan's words. These little angels always managed to touch you without you even realizing it.
"Yan, could you let Zhi Xin know that I'll be going out today?"
Even though Zhang Zheng was moved by Yan, he still had to stick to his plans.
"Hmm…" Yan looked at Zhang Zheng with a puzzled expression.
"Is there something else planned for today? Do you need our help?"
It was the first time Yan saw Zhang Zheng taking the initiative to go out alone. Zhang Zheng had been staying home for a while, rarely leaving the house unless necessary.
Yan had never seen Zhang Zheng so reclusive, so hearing that he was going out made Yan curious.
"No need. It would be inconvenient if you angels came along."
Zhang Zheng thought about the old fossil Pan Zhen and the traditions of the Sunfire civilization, and directly refused Yan.
He joked that the angels' red skirts and silver armor would be as noticeable as if they weren't wearing pants in Sunfire.
Zhang Zheng had no intention of bringing Yan to Sunfire Star!
Moreover, Zhang Zheng felt that the relationship between angels and Sunfire wasn't great. Although they weren't enemies, after the death of the old Sun God, they weren't exactly friends either.
"Alright, I'll let Zhi Xin know. By the way, how long did you and Zhi Xin spend together last night? She still hasn't woken up."
Seeing Zhang Zheng's attitude, Yan knew he couldn't go along and wasn't too concerned. Instead, he was more curious about how long Zhang Zheng and Zhi Xin had been together. His curiosity was burning, ready to flare up at any moment.
"Uh, if Yan wants to know, I'll tell you tonight. You can experience it yourself. Anyway, I feel like the house needs a little angel. Which one of you and Zhi Xin can give me one?"
Zhang Zheng, being the straightforward person he was, was immune to Yan's teasing and even occasionally rebounded with his own remarks. As a result, Yan's face turned red from embarrassment.
A little angel? Yan hadn't thought about that!
"Alright, Yan. I'm not joking anymore. I need to go to Sunfire Star. I'll let you and Zhi Xin know when I return."
Seeing Yan blush, Zhang Zheng stopped joking and decided to head to Sunfire Star to greet Pan Zhen and the others.
"Go ahead with your business. Don't worry about Zhi Xin and me. With our current strength, combined with your Heavenly Blade Eight, even if Morgana came personally, she wouldn't gain anything."
Yan was practical and understood that if Zhang Zheng had important tasks, neither she nor Zhi Xin would be a hindrance.
"Alright, then I'll leave now."
After saying that, Zhang Zheng activated the teleportation portal and left the house.
The familiar starry sky greeted him. The only difference from before was that Sunfire Star was no longer broken and had moved further from the star. Green plants were now visible on its surface.
Instead of directly entering the atmosphere of Sunfire Star, Zhang Zheng first released the immense energy from his body, which served as his way of knocking on the door.
Pan Zhen was busy handling paperwork for Reina's issues as usual.
With Sunfire Star restored, Pan Zhen was happy, but the increased paperwork was a downside. The restoration of the planet involved a massive reconstruction project.
"General, Zhang Zheng's energy has appeared near Sunfire Star again. May I ask for your instructions?"
Xuan Kun pushed open the door to Pan Zhen's office and saluted with a fist gesture.
As a soldier, Xuan Kun was straightforward and didn't waste words.
Pan Zhen looked up, disconnecting from the Heavenly Dao Tower, and glanced at Xuan Kun, not rushing to answer. He pondered for a moment.
"Xuan Kun, do you think the goddess Reina is causing trouble for Zhang Zheng on Earth again?"
Pan Zhen remembered the purpose of Zhang Zheng's previous visit to Sunfire Star. He was getting older and couldn't handle the antics of the younger generation.
Xuan Kun was caught off guard by Pan Zhen's question. The protector of the goddess Reina was Yuan Li, and Xuan Kun didn't know!
"General, should we ask Yuan Li? If Zhang Zheng is being troubled by the goddess again, I suggest you avoid him."
Xuan Kun recalled the previous events and, with a wry smile, suggested.
Zhang Zheng, the Earth's main deity, and the goddess Reina were both eccentric, making things complicated.
Pan Zhen, as Reina's guardian, found it difficult.
"Hmm, contact Yuan Li. Don't mention that I'm inquiring. Just gather some information."
"By right, with the Holy Kasha on Earth, Zhang Zheng, the main deity of Earth, shouldn't be coming to Sunfire. I suspect there's something unusual going on."
To save face, Pan Zhen didn't want to ask Yuan Li directly about Zhang Zheng and Reina, so he assigned the task to Xuan Kun, who had the best relations with Yuan Li.
"Understood, I will take care of it."
Xuan Kun replied and contacted Yuan Li on Earth.
After a brief call, Xuan Kun hung up the communication.
"General, recently, the goddess Reina hasn't had much contact with Zhang Zheng. It seems that for some reason, Zhang Zheng and Duke Ao have developed some estrangement, so Zhang Zheng rarely visits the War Legion."
Xuan Kun reported the information he received from Yuan Li.
"Ha, Xuan Kun, you overestimate Duke Ao. With his strength, he doesn't deserve to have any conflict with Zhang Zheng. It's probably that Duke Ao did something foolish, and Zhang Zheng just ignored him."
Pan Zhen chuckled, feeling somewhat relieved.
Even though he had allied with Deno again, Pan Zhen still had little regard for Duke Ao, who had instigated the war years ago.
However, Pan Zhen's smile soon faded.
"General, Yuan Li also said…" Xuan Kun paused to organize his words.
"Yuan Li mentioned that Zhang Zheng not allowing Sun Wukong to help the goddess Reina against the Taotie was your idea. So…"
Xuan Kun didn't continue, knowing that Pan Zhen would understand on his own.
Indeed, upon hearing Xuan Kun's words, Pan Zhen's good mood vanished, replaced by a wry smile. He felt he had been tricked by Zhang Zheng.
Next time he met Reina, Pan Zhen couldn't bring up the Tianhe battle, or Reina would definitely cause trouble.
Although he smiled wryly, Pan Zhen stood up.
"Let's go, Xuan Kun. We'll go greet him. Zhang Zheng is knocking on the door again."
Pan Zhen said and led the way out of the hall, his red cloak billowing behind him, giving a powerful impression.
Xuan Kun glanced at the empty hall, smiled, and followed.
Looking at the imposing Pan Zhen ahead, Xuan Kun's eyes were filled with sympathy.
The general's days were tough with the goddess Reina and Zhang Zheng, the Earth's main deity, around!