Lord Lao had not deliberately concealed what was happening inside the office. In other words, from the moment he entered, every move he made tugged at countless hearts. He was acting on the Jade Emperor's behalf, so he could not be furtive about it. The Jade Emperor needed to play the good guy, so Lord Lao would play the villain—openly and proudly, drawing everyone's hatred onto himself.
"Who dares object?" The words were casual, yet they revealed Lord Lao's terrifying, invincible authority. He was so confident, so composed; even facing the whole world, he feared nothing. That was the might of a Saint!
"What a thing to say." The Queen Mother gave a bitter smile. "It seems Lord Lao is determined to intervene. There's no chance of turning this around."
"Shouldn't everyone be furious?" Chang'e was deeply frustrated. Lord Lao's declaration—if he said no, then it was no—was utterly overbearing.
"And what would anger accomplish?" The Queen Mother shook her head and asked in return. The entire place fell silent. Yes, what would anger accomplish? This was Heavenly Court, not the Mortal Realm. The biggest fist made the rules. Add the rules of emperors to that, and the result was far more miserable than one plus one equaling two.
Yes, what would anger accomplish? Shen Gongbao clenched his fists tightly. He had thought that with the Jade Emperor stepping in, he would not only suppress Old Man of the South Pole and avenge himself, but also successfully complete the school uniform mission. Yet the situation had taken a sudden turn, and Lord Lao had rejected everything outright.
A sharp pain rose in his heart. The Jade Emperor was truly vicious and sinister.
"You have an objection?" Lord Lao barked, startling Shen Gongbao.
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