Matchmaker Yue had objections, but the moment Qin Fen spoke, damn, it was better to shut up.
The Eight Immortals fell silent as well, looking at one another. Ancestor Lü could only smile helplessly. In the Heavenly Court, Dongwang Gong's name inspired both love and hate. No one dared provoke the name Qin Fen—at least, no ordinary immortal did. It represented a terrifying shit pit.
The Jade Emperor lifted his chin and looked at Gouchen. "Weren't you showing off just now?"
Gouchen stared at the ground, not daring to speak. Facing Qin Fen was far crueler than facing Nüwa.
"Whatever you say goes!" Gouchen cowered again.
Ziwei started drinking alone. He had thought that without Qin Fen around, the Jade Emperor would not be able to pull any tricks. Yet this guy was actually borrowing a tiger's might—and that of his sworn enemy, no less. Did his mother know? His father would be furious to death if he found out!
Lu Ya cursed inwardly. Two spineless cowards. Was Qin Fen really that terrifying? Lord Lao and Nüwa were here now!
The Jade Emperor stroked his beard. "What does Lord Lao think?"
"I have no objections!" Lord Lao shrugged. He had backed down. He was not going to trade blows with Qin Fen. Besides, he supported Qin Fen. Whatever Qin Fen said, he would agree to it, even if there were some issues. Qin Fen had screwed them over too many times; who knew what other twists might be waiting? Surely he had not coughed up all that blood for nothing? He had not even recovered yet.
Even Lord Lao had compromised? Lu Ya immediately raised his voice. "Your Ladyship, we cannot let the vast number of our Heavenly Court colleagues lose heart!" Lu Ya began fanning the flames and drawing