The Emperor of Tea

The Black Emperor

A stranger was walking up to the Permitted City, the guards tried to question the stranger, but those guards were never seen again.
Emperor Shennong was enjoying a cup of tea, he then felt the wind on his face.
" I feel that the wind is warning me, " said the Emperor with a smile.
" Am I that dangerous? "
Shennong giggled, he then poured another cup of tea, he then gave that cup to the stranger.
" Thank you, Emperor "
" Does the word feel odd on your tongue? "
" A little, yeah " said the stranger with a smile.
The stranger now noticed a game of Xiangqi; ready on the table.
" Care for a match? "
" I would be honored to "
The two men both sat down, as the game began.
Shennong made the first move.
" Why are you here? "
The stranger now made his move.
" I am merely visiting "
Shennong made his move.
" A visit without a purpose? "
The stranger now made his move.
" Indeed "
" That is so unlike you "
" I know " said the stranger, as he took a sip of his tea.
Shennong made his move.
" You ended the age of gods "
" You are a god "
Shennong smiled.
" Are you here to end me? "
The stranger was sipping his tea while looking at the Emperor.
Yan Di could now be seen walking from behind the stranger.
" I know that you are there, dog "
" And I could smell you from far away, plague "
A spear appeared from out of thin air, and the stranger grabbed hold of it.
" Now now. How about finishing this match before starting another one, " said Shennong, calmly.
The spear vanished and Yan Di calmed down.
The stranger now made his move.
" Why are you really here, Zhuan Xu? "
The stranger smiled.
" Honestly, I am really just visiting "
" Then, what happened to my guards? "
" I did not kill them, I merely knocked them unconscious "
Shennong looked over at Yan Di, and the hound nodded.
" I see, checkmate "
" I lost " said Zhuan Xu with a smile; " Are you looking for an advisor? "
" You want a job? " said Shennong, surprised.
" Why not. You know that I am capable, and I have the experience to back it up "
Shennong stroked his own beard.
" Mhmm, yes, and I could also keep an eye on you "
" And I, you , '' said Zhuan Xu, as he finished his tea.
Shennong giggled.
" Another tea and match? "
" Yes please, Emperor "