Hearing the Jade Emperor's words, Cool Breeze Adept felt utterly helpless. This Jade Emperor really did seem to think of him as one of his own.
Though he was somewhat displeased, what could he do about it? This was the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor's territory. If he alone wanted to stand against them, could he win?
He could not.
"Your Majesty, I do not know exactly what this Earth Core Power is. Have General Shen Gongbao help me look for it so that I can sense it. If it truly does me no good whatsoever, I can consider handing the Earth Core Power over to Your Majesty," Cool Breeze Adept said after some thought.
A man had to bow his head under another's roof. Since the Jade Emperor insisted, he had better make a tactful concession. If he directly resisted the Jade Emperor and the Jade Emperor decided to use force, he would not be able to defeat him anyway.
The Jade Emperor nodded in agreement.
Holding the Earth Core Wheel, Shen Gongbao stepped forward and smiled apologetically at Cool Breeze Adept. "My apologies, Cool Breeze Adept."
Mm! This Shen Gongbao was quite polite. Cool Breeze Adept had a favorable impression of him.
Shen Gongbao used the Earth Core Wheel to draw forth the Earth Core Power within Cool Breeze Adept's body, allowing him to sense it.
Cool Breeze Adept closed his eyes and perceived the Earth Core Power. After a while, he slowly opened his eyes.
"So this is Earth Core Power. Since Your Majesty wants it, I am willing to hand it over to Your Majesty," Cool Breeze Adept said with a smile.
Seeing Cool Breeze Adept agree so readily, the Jade Emperor was naturally delighted.
Shen Gongbao, however, was rather surprised. At first, Cool Breeze Adept