Jade Emperor: Dad, You Have Taught Me Well! (Continued)

He had been punished with a thousand years of facing the wall on Golden Ao Island for angrily cursing that old bastard Hongjun earlier.

He really did not want to be without a countermeasure all the time from now on.

If only they knew what these two swords were—or even just what one of them was—they could use it to disgust Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

They might even be able to wrestle with Hongjun.

Everyone looked at Zhang Yifan like thirsty children eager for knowledge, hoping he would hurry up and continue.

"Oh, it's getting late. It's already very late, and this old man needs to go to sleep. I'm terribly sleepy. I'll tell you more tomorrow morning."

Zhang Yifan yawned and waved his hand without continuing. Instead, he got up and prepared to go to bed.

What?

Jade Emperor: ...

Sect Master Tongtian: ...

Everyone was helpless for a moment. Their appetites had been whetted sky-high, only for him to suddenly stop talking. How could they possibly endure that?

"Father, tell us a little more. It's still early, isn't it?" The Jade Emperor tugged at Zhang Yifan's arm and pleaded anxiously like a spoiled child.

Zhang Yifan glared at the Jade Emperor. "It's already past midnight, well after twelve! And you call this early? You unfilial son, are you trying to work these old bones to death? At this hour, I would usually have already slept for two shichen."

???

You could be worked to death?

You were old bones?

The Jade Emperor rolled his eyes. Father, even the food you cook contains Great Dao Law Fragments!

An ordinary person can become an immortal after taking one bite!

You eat it every day. How could you possibly grow old?

You have the handsome face of a forty-year-old man.

Sect Master Tongtian also laughed helplessly to himself. Old man, you must be joking!

In the Three Realms, anyone could possibly be worked to death, and anyone could possibly be a pile of old bones—but you absolutely cannot be!

Have you forgotten how you casually snapped that Great Dao Artifact hoe in half?

Even a Quasi-Saint could not lift it. It was an existence that had dug away a Saint's head with one strike and could kill the Heavenly Dao, yet you broke it with one hand.

And you call yourself old?

That makes no sense at all.

"All right, just let Father get some rest. He's been telling you stories all night, and you still haven't had enough?" The Queen Mother sided with Zhang Yifan, glaring at the Jade Emperor, Sect Master Tongtian, and the others.

"Exactly, exactly. Grandpa, go to sleep. We want to sleep too."

The Seven Fairies were obedient and sensible, joining in to speak up for Zhang Yifan.

"See that? Daughters-in-law are still better. My granddaughters are much more sensible."

Zhang Yifan spoke to the Jade Emperor with exasperation. "And look at how impatient you are. What great thing could you ever accomplish? Eating well and sleeping well are the most important things in the world! Got it?"

"Ah, yes, yes, yes. Father, your teachings are absolutely right! Your son understands." The Jade Emperor hurriedly bowed and smiled obsequiously as he helped Zhang Yifan into the house.

As for the Queen Mother, she was responsible for heating water to wash Zhang Yifan's face and soak his feet.

The Seven Fairies, San Xiao, and the others even specially went to make Zhang Yifan's bed and tidy up the room.

This entire group of mighty experts and noble princesses of the Heavenly Court now looked exactly like servants from a wealthy household, tending to Zhang Yifan comfortably and attentively!

Even Hongjun could only feel envy and jealousy if he saw this scene!

After Zhang Yifan went to sleep,

the Jade Emperor, Sect Master Tongtian, and the others did not sleep.

They could not fall asleep!

They simply could not sleep no matter what.

They could not sleep under any circumstances!

After learning this earth-shaking secret, everyone had too many thoughts running through their minds. Their brains were wide awake.

"Young Master, I'm back." Taibai Jinxing quietly returned to Zhang Yifan's courtyard.

"Did you take care of it?" the Jade Emperor asked.

"It's done. This is that ox."

Taibai Jinxing respectfully nodded before releasing the true body of the Old Ox Spirit.

"Old Bai, well done!" The Seventh Princess was extremely happy to see that the Old Ox Spirit had been slain. She could not help patting Taibai Jinxing on the shoulder and praising him.

Taibai Jinxing was flattered and repeatedly bowed. "Being able to share the Jade Emperor's and the princess's burdens is my good fortune."

"Is this the Old Ox Spirit beside Dong Yong from the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl that Old Master mentioned?" Saintess Nuwa asked as she looked at the Old Ox Spirit's corpse.

"That's right. Why?" The Jade Emperor nodded.

"Old Master was just making it up, and you actually took it seriously?" Saintess Nuwa said with a smile.

"When has anything my father said ever been wrong?"

The Jade Emperor raised an eyebrow and said bluntly to Saintess Nuwa, "You, on the other hand, are just a little beggar who shamelessly wormed your way in, gained a great opportunity, married into my daughter's family, and became my daughter's granddaughter. You really got quite a bargain."

Nuwa: ???

A little beggar?

Married into your daughter's family?

Became your daughter's granddaughter?

And got a bargain?

I'm a dignified Saint of the Heavenly Dao!

A Saint of unparalleled nobility, revered by all living beings in the Primordial World!

How dare you insult me?

Saintess Nuwa flew into a rage and pointed at the Jade Emperor. "You, Jade Emperor! You..."

"You what? You should call me Great-Grandpa!"

Before Nuwa could finish, the Jade Emperor coldly snorted and rose to his feet, slapping her hand away.

Nuwa immediately became furious, killing intent surging into her forehead.

The Seventh Princess instantly flashed in front of the Jade Emperor. She looked coldly at Nuwa and said in an unfriendly tone, "How dare you argue with my Imperial Father? Big granddaughter, can't you see your Seventh Grandma standing here? Are you itching for a beating?"

"Exactly! Your First Grandma is right here."

"And your Second Grandma too!"

"And your Aunt Yunxiao too!"

The seven princesses, Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao all stepped forward, glaring angrily at Nuwa.

So what if she was a Saint?

At Zhang Yifan's place, Nuwa was just a little beggar, a filthy little beggar!

The fact that she was allowed to sneak in and eat a meal was already an honor!

Nuwa was so furious that veins bulged on her forehead.

Since becoming a Saint, she had always been treated with utmost respect, with people fawning over her and carefully watching her expression.

When had she ever been as aggrieved as she was today?

Yet she still did not dare to act.

Leaving aside the existence of Zhang Yifan, that mysterious mighty expert, even Kirin Ancestor and Big Black Dog were coldly watching Nuwa.

The moment she dared to make a move, Kirin Ancestor would immediately jump out and bite her to death.

Within this little courtyard, Nuwa had no cultivation at all.

Sect Master Tongtian sat to the side on a small stool, cracking melon seeds and watching the scene before him with a beaming smile.

This is great!

Sect Master Tongtian was quite happy to see Nuwa suffer.

The Jade Emperor was also very happy. His daughters were actually protecting their father so fiercely, filling his heart with warmth.

His daughters had grown up too. They were fearless even before a Saint and had the courage to trample her underfoot.

That boldness and spirit were already top-notch even across the entire Primordial World.

For a moment, the atmosphere in Zhang Yifan's little courtyard became tense and volatile. Killing intent surged as a battle between the women seemed about to break out.

Yang Jian and Zhao Gongming prepared to help.

The atmosphere was tense to the extreme!

"Waaah! I'm going to tell Great-Grandpa that you're bullying me! Waaah!"

But Nuwa came up with an idea. She suddenly sat down on the ground and began wailing, her sobs echoing through the night sky.

Seeing Nuwa suddenly start crying,

the Seven Fairies, San Xiao, and the others widened their eyes, finding it unbelievable.

Sect Master Tongtian was also stunned.

For heaven's sake!

Did she have no shame?

She actually sat down on the ground and started crying!