The Disciple, I'm Counting on You!

Inside Pixiang Hall

The Jade Emperor rubbed his temples as sighs rose and fell around him. His brows were knitted into a deep frown.

When he saw Shi Yu arrive, the Jade Emperor looked as though he had seen his savior. He immediately stood and grabbed Shi Yu's hand, saying earnestly,

"Tell me honestly, how has your uncle treated you normally?"

Seeing the Jade Emperor ask such a "stern" question right off the bat, Shi Yu was rendered speechless for a moment.

Looking into the Jade Emperor's sincere eyes, Shi Yu took the time it took to drink half a cup of tea before finally replying:

"Not bad, I guess!"

"Other than making me review documents every day, there's nothing else to complain about..."

Shi Yu awkwardly rubbed his nose. When he looked back, Tai Bai Jin Xing had vanished without a trace at some point.

"My nephew!"

"As long as you say that, I can rest easy!"

The Jade Emperor kept gripping Shi Yu's hand tightly, his voice trembling uncontrollably.

"Uncle!"

"If you have something to say, just say it. Don't put on this act..."

The Jade Emperor took a deep breath and lowered his voice, his tone carrying a hint of hesitation.

"A short while ago, my true self, who is in seclusion, sent me a message. This matter is of great importance. If it isn't handled properly, Yaochi will go berserk..."

"Hm?"

Shi Yu's mouth twitched. What was wrong with his uncle? Even while in seclusion, he hadn't forgotten to remotely command the Great Celestial Venerable.

"Uncle, don't keep me in suspense. Is it really that urgent?"

"More or less!"

The Jade Emperor slapped him hard on the shoulder. "In any case, no one but you can handle this. You have more experience with this sort of