Gods need offerings from mortals to exist.
The God of Fortune had a constant stream of offerings, grew ever more handsome, and lived in luxury. Meanwhile, the God of Plagues, who had never received a single offering, grew smaller and smaller and wore rags. In less than a hundred years, he would vanish completely.
The little God of Plagues, Mei Xixi, made a firm decision: she would descend to the mortal world, build a career, and gather offerings!
Day One of building her career:
Five-year-old Mei Xixi toddled along on her short legs and threw herself into the arms of a kind-looking man. "Uncle, would you be willing to worship a God of Plagues who can make people unlucky?"
The kind-looking man was silent for a moment, then put on a customer-service smile. "Little girl, are you asking for candy because your mom and dad won't buy you any?"
And so Mei Xixi was stuffed full of lollipops and respectfully escorted home.
Day N of building her career:
On a variety show featuring adorable kids, the children showed off their talents. Some could play piano, some could draw, and some could invent little gadgets...
When it was Mei Xixi's turn, her face flushed with excitement, and her little voice cracked as she shouted, "I can make people unlucky!"
The audience felt sorry for her: Is something wrong with this kid's head?
Day N+1 of building her career:
On a supernatural variety show, Mei Xixi kicked an evil ghost away and chopped a malevolent spirit to pieces with her hand. Every ghost in her path bowed in submission.
Countless masters of the occult paid homage to her and asked sincerely, "Little master, how did you cultivate such powerful occult arts?"
Mei Xixi immediately pulled out an exquisite memorial tablet and enthusiastically pitched it to them: "Just worship the God of Plagues every day, and you can have magic this powerful too!"
The occult masters looked doubtful. "Do I look that easy to fool?"
Years later, Mei Xixi had earned titles like "Mortal World's Adorable Child," "The Iron-Mouthed Seer," and "Little Door God Who Wards Off Evil." She became an online sensation, yet still received hardly any offerings.
Mei Xixi cupped her face, her soft, bun-like cheeks squished together, and sighed. "Building a career is so hard!"
[Idea noted down on March 22, 2023]
Theme: Everyone is precious
End Notes for Various Stories
The Three Kingdoms: Starting as Liu Bei
The Invisible Guardian
The Beggar Clan Leader Goes Viral in Showbiz
I Became a Winner in Life After Focusing on My Career [Entertainment Industry]
[Three Kingdoms] The Zhuge Family's Great Villain