"I didn't expect Elder Qing Xuan to have such a plan."
Zhao Chen's expression grew somewhat solemn upon hearing this.
From this alone, one could tell just how dire the Qing Branch's situation within the Floating Pagoda Ancient Clan had become.
So dire that Qing Shuang, the Qing Branch Young Master, had to make such a sacrifice.
The innocence of a young unmarried woman was incredibly precious.
If he truly followed Elder Qing Xuan's plan and acted as Qing Shuang's temporary boyfriend,
then the entire Floating Pagoda Ancient Clan—and even countless forces throughout the Great Thousand World—would likely learn that the Qing Branch Young Master Qing Shuang's boyfriend was the God Emperor, master of the Asura Godly Court.
Even if they broke up afterward, even if word got out that it had merely been an act,
it would still greatly affect Qing Shuang.
Zhao Chen did not care too much about his own reputation.
With his current status and position, ordinary rumors could not affect him in any meaningful way.
Being able to resolve the Qing Branch's troubles and allow it to remain a main branch of the Floating Pagoda Ancient Clan—or even rise and prosper once more—was itself a display of capability.
The strong were respected. He had long since seen through that.
But Qing Shuang would eventually have to marry. If things went this way, it would likely be difficult for her to find happiness for the rest of her life.
After thinking for a moment, Zhao Chen asked Qing Shuang,
"Elder Qing Xuan may have that plan, but Qing Shuang, you should be able to refuse. There are other ways to preserve the Qing Branch's remaining Elder seats. For example, rescuing Qing Yanjing. With her Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign cultivation, she could directly enter the Elder Council