What Ao Lie?

Lin Zhu was startled by the Jade Emperor's sudden voice transmission. Fortunately, the Sky-Covering Talisman was extraordinarily effective, and his own concealment had not been broken.

He turned to look at the Jade Emperor and discovered that the Jade Emperor had also hidden himself with a spell, watching him with great interest.

Lin Zhu's eyes shifted as he sent a voice transmission back, his tone carrying a peculiar "piety" and certainty.

"Your Majesty, I suddenly had an inspiration. It seems that some treasure deep within Spirit Mountain is calling to me; it is fated to be mine. With both sides locked in fierce battle and no one guarding the place, this is a heaven-sent opportunity. I intend to... go in and look for some treasure."

"Look... look for treasure?"

The Jade Emperor was stunned for a moment, then the corner of his mouth twitched uncontrollably.

Who was he? He instantly understood Lin Zhu's implication—this was no treasure hunt. He was clearly taking advantage of the chaos to steal... no, to "take" Western Heaven's possessions!

Seeing the Jade Emperor's subtle expression, Lin Zhu immediately added in a stern and righteous tone.

"Your Majesty, surely you understand. How can a scholar's business be called stealing? It is called treasure hunting! Treasures possess spirit and choose their own masters.

"Western Heaven has committed many injustices now, its Fortune is in turmoil, and its treasures lie buried in dust. This is precisely the time for those destined to retrieve them and bring them back into the light! This humble servant is merely following Heaven's Will and going to 'invite' them out."

The Jade Emperor was once again stunned by Lin Zhu's "fresh and unconventional" sophistry. Then an even stranger look appeared on his face. He sized Lin Zhu up and down as though he