Qin Hao went directly to the Empress's boudoir.
At this time, Bai Bing had already returned to Blue Star, and Jiang Ling had also gone back, leaving only the Empress alone.
Qin Hao arrived at night, just as the Empress was taking a bath.
There was no one in the room, so Qin Hao appeared directly in the bathroom.
"Ah! You scoundrel..."
The Empress hurriedly pulled the curtain aside to cover herself, blushing as she scolded Qin Hao.
As the leader of the Jade Pool Holy Land, the Empress's bathroom was quite large.
The Empress's voice echoed throughout the bathroom.
"Ahem, how am I a pervert? What's wrong with me watching my own wife take a bath? I don't think there's anything wrong with that, do I?"
"You..."
The Empress uttered one word and then fell silent.
She lost the bet with Qin Hao, and she had to honor her bet; she was already Qin Hao's wife.
Speechless, the Empress's smile turned even redder, almost steaming.
"Ahem, but my wife is really beautiful!"
"Pah! You shameless person!"
The Empress wrapped the curtain completely around herself and then walked toward her clothes, intending to put them on.
But Qin Hao wouldn't let her have her way; he vanished from his spot and appeared next to the clothes.
"What... what do you want to do?"
"My wife, what do you think I want to do? Of course, I want to do what a husband and wife should do!"
As he spoke, Qin Hao walked towards the Empress with a lewd expression.
At this moment, they are inside the Lingxiao Hall.
The Jade Emperor was sitting on the dragon throne, his face full of worry.
"My lords, do any of you have a solution?"
Outside, everyone addresses the Jade Emperor as the Great Heavenly Venerable.
However, within the Lingxiao Hall, everyone must be addressed as Your Majesty.
Before Taishang Laojun was revealed, the Jade Emperor was the strongest being in the entire Kaiyuan Universe, excluding the forbidden areas.
Therefore, all forces are controlled by the Jade Emperor, and the alliance of forces throughout the entire Kaiyuan Universe is collectively known as the Heavenly Court.
As the strongest being, the Jade Emperor Jade Emperor naturally became the emperor of the Heavenly Court, ruling over the entire Heavenly Court.
Now, Taishang Laojun has revealed his true strength, which far surpasses his own, making the Jade Emperor quite embarrassed.
That's bad enough, but then Qin Hao appears, whose strength surpasses mine and who could easily subdue me.
The Jade Emperor was extremely worried at this moment, worried that he, the Great Heavenly Venerable, the Jade Emperor of the Heavenly Court, might be destroyed by Taishang Laojun or by Qin Hao.
In comparison, the Jade Emperor feared Taishang Laojun even more.
After all, before Taishang Laojun) revealed his power, he was also under the command of the Jade Emperor, just like Tathagata of Vulture Peak. Although they had their own forces, they all had to obey the Jade Emperor.
"Your Majesty, I believe you need not worry."
At this moment, Taibai Gold Star stepped forward and said to the Jade Emperor with a smile.
"Oh, does Taibai have any good ideas?"
"Your Majesty, I believe that Laojun, just like the Queen Mother of the West back then, dared to reveal his strength, which means that he has already advanced to the Martial Emperor 100th Tier."
Now that we've advanced to the Martial Emperor 100th Tier, we'll inevitably be rejected by this method's laws. It won't be long before we're forced to ascend to the Upper Realm, so they won't attack us."
Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor's brows immediately relaxed.
Not only the Jade Emperor, but also everyone else serving in the Lingxiao Hall felt relieved.
Just now, they were wondering whether, if Laojun really wanted to destroy the Jade Emperor, they should help the Jade Emperor fight Laojun, or quickly submit to Laojun's command.
Now that Taibai Gold Star has said that, they are naturally no longer worried.
The Queen Mother of the West was forced to ascend to heaven not long after she reached the Martial Emperor 100th Tier, leaving behind only the Jade Pool Holy Land.
It was precisely because of this that the Jade Pool Holy Land gradually declined.
At first, everyone was wary of the Queen Mother of the West's influence, but later she gradually faced attacks from all sides.
If the Empress hadn't successfully broken through and advanced to become Martial Emperor, the Jade Pool Holy Land would probably no longer exist.
After all, the Pantao of immortality, Golden Soul Fruits, and Miro Fruits of the Jade Pool Holy Land are unique treasures in the entire Kaiyuan Universe; who wouldn't be envious?
Now another Taishang Laojun has appeared. Although Laojun has not admitted it, everyone can guess that Laojun must also be Martial Emperor 100th Tier.
"That's right, how come I didn't think of that? Laojun's Tusita Palace also has Golden Core. These are treasures! If he dares to make a move, the Heavenly Dao will definitely force him to ascend to the Upper Realm."
When that time comes, his Tusita Palace will be without support, and he will surely be doomed.
With that concern in mind, they won't dare to attack us!
However, at that moment, Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, suddenly said, "Your Majesty, I believe that Laojun may not have this concern!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately turned to look at Li Jing, their eyes filled with hostility.
The Jade Emperor was even more angry, after all, he had just been very happy, only to be suddenly doused with cold water by Li Jing.
"Oh, Heavenly King Li, what's your opinion?"
"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother of the West had the Jade Pool Holy Land back then, and there were many disciples in the Jade Pool Holy Land. She had to take precautions, which is why she didn't target us. She hoped that after she ascended to the Upper Realm, we wouldn't attack the Jade Pool Holy Land."
But what about Laojun? His Tusita Palace doesn't have many people, only two attendants, Golden Horn and Silver Horn, and his Azure Bull mount. That's all. Would he have any concerns?
Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately frowned again.
The Jade Emperor was extremely agitated, and a deep frown appeared between his brows.
At this moment, Taibai Gold Star, standing to the side, immediately said, "Your Majesty, I believe we should cling to Qin Hao. That way, if Laojun wants to harm us, he'll have to think twice before considering Qin Hao."
Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor immediately lit up with a smile.
"That's right. Laojun has been pressuring me for the Golden Core Elixir for so many years, holding the Danyuan Conference every year. He harbors deep resentment towards me. But Qin Hao is different. At most, he just called me a demon and wanted to kill me. And in the end, he didn't even lay a hand on me, did he?"
Thinking of this, the Jade Emperor immediately said to Taibai, "Excellent! Taibai's idea is superb; I will reward you handsomely!"
"Pass on my order: from now on, whenever you encounter disciples of the Jade Pool Holy Land, try your best to build a good relationship with them, and ideally, become their Daoist partners."
"As you command!"
The next morning, while Qin Hao and the Empress were still sleeping in, a disciple from Jade Pool reported to them.
"Your Empress, the Great Heavenly Venerable has arrived!"
Upon hearing this, the Empress immediately panicked and tried to get up.
But Qin Hao suddenly pulled her into his arms and even pinched her cheek.
"Hey, what's wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Hao grinned mischievously and said, "What do you think?"
"Alright, it's evening now. The Great Heavenly Venerable is coming after all, I have to go see him."
Because the Empress had been under constant oppression from the Jade Emperor and various other powers, she had forgotten that not long ago, the Jade Emperor, Tathagata, and Guanyin had all been utterly defeated by Qin Hao, so she no longer needed to be afraid.
However, the lingering trauma from years of experience still made her very nervous.
"It's nothing, he's just the Jade Emperor. If he dares to do anything, I'll kill him!"
"So what do we do now? Should I go or not?"
"If there's nothing else, just let him wait. You stay and sleep a little longer with me!"
The Empress then looked towards the door and transmitted her voice, "Let the Great Heavenly Venerable wait!"
Upon hearing this, the disciples outside the door immediately left.
Inside the room!
"Oh dear, why are you so restless?"
"What's wrong with us doing things that are just like married couples?"
"You... Waaah!"