After entering the Hall of Clarity, Jade Rabbit and Ziling were seized by the Jade Emperor's subordinates.
"Your Majesty, why are you treating us like this?" Ziling asked. "What crime have we committed?"
Seated in his chair, the Jade Emperor said, "The two of you have developed mortal feelings, and you still dare ask Me?"
Ziling and Jade Rabbit exchanged a glance, surprise showing in both their eyes.
They had developed mortal feelings long ago. Why had the Jade Emperor not acted sooner, but chosen to act at this particular time?
The two felt that something was suspicious, yet they could not figure it out.
"Your Majesty, I think you should reconsider," Shen Gongbao said from the side. "Especially Miss Ziling—she belongs to Marshal Canopy. If we act against her, how are we supposed to explain it to Marshal Canopy?"
"What do you mean, explain it? The two of them developed mortal feelings. Am I not allowed to punish them? Besides, I have already acted against Ziling. An arrow leaves the bow and cannot be recalled. Say no more. Lock the two of them up first."
The Jade Emperor said.
Shen Gongbao sighed and had the two of them imprisoned.
It was naturally somewhat inappropriate for the Jade Emperor to use the Puppet Technique in the Heavenly Court. He could easily be restricted by the Heavenly Court, and it would also affect Lord Lao.
Naturally, the Jade Emperor did not dare take such a risk.
So, the Jade Emperor had Shen Gongbao select an island in the West Blue, then named that island Jade Emperor Island.
The Jade Emperor then took Ziling and Jade Rabbit to Jade Emperor Island, intending to perform the Puppet Technique there.
It was merely a small island in the West Blue. There was hardly anyone