Xu Qing transmigrated as the Jade Emperor's double: a mere mortal living in the Celestial Court, where one day in Heaven equaled a year on Earth. With his lifespan counting down, he was lucky to be bound to the [Movie Star System], which let him livestream daily life in Heaven to the Myriad Worlds.
He put the lovesick Weaver Girl on trial, and viewers cheered that she'd gotten what she deserved.
He tricked the Monkey King into believing his birth was an auspicious sign, and the chat went wild.
But viewer clicks alone weren't enough to keep him alive for long!
Xu Qing slapped the imperial desk. "Think bigger!"
You think he'd never sell merit? Of course he'd sell it!
What? The top donor wanted to give some merit to his ancestors to bless his descendants? Done!
Someone's family was naturally short-lived and wanted to live longer? What do I care!
What? They sent a hundred luxury yachts as gifts? Then what are we waiting for? Get it done right away!
Until one day...
The Sages: "Your Majesty, care to explain? Why don't the lifespans in the Book of Life and Death match the amount of merit belonging to the human race?"
The Queen Mother: "Your Majesty, why are there fewer peaches in my Peach Garden?"
Cold sweat soaked through Xu Qing's imperial robes. It's over! They're auditing the books!
At death's door, inspiration struck him. He slapped the imperial desk and shouted:
"Quick, summon the Great Sage of Balancing the Books!"
The next moment, a monkey wearing golden chain mail and a phoenix-winged purple-gold crown appeared atop his somersault cloud, carrying a golden cudgel.
"Old Jade Emperor, I hear there's a set of books to balance? I'm your man, and my rates are fair! Just so we're clear, it'll cost extra!"
