Chapter 2229: Helplessly Seeking Help Online in a Pitch-Black Space (Second update, requesting monthly votes)
Every lie needed ten times as many new lies to cover it up.
Song Shuhang had not used his lying skill on the Heavenly Emperor—she was one of the foremost big shots in the Myriad Heavens and Realms, and would probably see through a cheap trick like lying at a glance.
Instead, Song Shuhang had replied to the Heavenly Emperor through "deliberate misdirection" and "withholding some of the facts."
But now, a hole had appeared in his story after all.
And resolving the Heavenly Emperor's doubts would require more "misdirection"... which would trap him in a vicious cycle.
He felt as though any answer he gave would cause problems.
His life experience was too limited, after all. He still was not slick enough at handling things.
"Looks like I'll have to ask a few seniors who know the Heavenly Emperor for help," Song Shuhang said softly.
White Dragon Sister and Fairy Cheng Lin, for example.
They were among those who understood the Heavenly Emperor best. Perhaps they could help him devise a perfect response to her questions.
But how should he ask for help?
[Senior, something terrible has happened. When my "Cultivation" chat function upgraded, the Heavenly Emperor noticed many auras and laws familiar to her. Now she's demanding an explanation. How should I answer her?]
Hmm, that wording works. I'll ask for help like that. Too bad I haven't added the Northern Great Emperor as a friend yet. Otherwise, I'd have another big shot to consult, Song Shuhang thought.
While he was thinking, under the influence of his powerful "desire," the "Cultivation" function swiftly generated a request for help...
First, the big shots on the VIP blacklist collectively received another request for help from