A better candidate?
Who in the Prehistoric World was more suited to be the Heavenly Emperor than Su Miao?
The Three Pure Ones would not take that position. Nuwa would not, nor would the Two Sages of the West.
Who else could they nominate?
"I believe Haotian and Yaochi, the attendants by the Dao Ancestor's side, are the most suitable candidates."
Hongjun's pupils contracted slightly.
Had he made it too obvious?
How had this little brat guessed what he was thinking?!
Su Miao's words fell within Purple Sky Palace like a pebble cast into a deep pool, ripples spreading outward as the surface remained unsettled for a long time.
Su Miao knew she was walking a tightrope.
But everything in the Heavenly Court that had even a little value was already in the Farm Teachings Treasure Vault.
What did she need the Heavenly Emperor title for?
Unless the Heavenly Court was rebuilt and its treasury filled to the brim, she might consider it for the sake of the money.
Otherwise, to her, it would just mean working for nothing.
Hongjun's right index finger moved lightly against his knee as he considered whether Su Miao's nomination of Haotian and Yaochi was sincere, or whether she was setting a trap for him.
Tongtian lounged sideways on his golden high-backed chair and lowered his crossed leg.
He looked at Su Miao in confusion.
"Have you changed your nature?"
Su Miao received Tongtian's Spiritual Sense and replied.
"We'll talk when we get back."
Tongtian knew Su Miao was not someone who would let others force her into making a decision.
If she was doing this, she must have had her reasons.
Yuanshi and Laozi likewise believed their disciple would not say such things without cause.
Giving the benefits to Hongjun had to conceal some