While Dao Lord Xin was puzzled, Emperor Yongchang was puzzled too.
After Blind Man left, Emperor Yongchang murmured to himself, "Why would Senior suddenly think to tip me off? Their lineage has always lived in seclusion, avoiding karmic entanglements."
For the first time, Mr. Gongsun felt that Emperor Yongchang was too suspicious. He said matter-of-factly, "Didn't Senior Tianjizi say that one who draws a ruler's salary should serve his interests and shoulder his worries? It's perfectly normal to tell you promptly after discovering a hidden danger."
Emperor Yongchang laughed. "Sir, do you think Celestial Phenomena Realm experts are servants? Why would drawing a ruler's salary make them serve his interests? My greatest expectation of these seniors is actually that they don't stand on the opposing side. As for their loyalty, I wouldn't dare dream of it."
Mr. Gongsun immediately looked askance at him. "That doesn't seem to be what Old Ancestor said."
Emperor Yongchang patiently explained, "The Yellow Emperor was a Human Emperor in the Dao Integration Realm. Previously, I was merely an emperor in the Dharma Form Realm. Sir, people need to know their own limitations, and emperors need to know them even more. Far too many people in this world are stronger than I am. They weren't born obligated to serve me, either."
Once again, Mr. Gongsun marveled at how this man always exuded an irresistible charm.
"Your Majesty, you really are far too humble an emperor."
Emperor Yongchang wanted to laugh, but restrained himself and continued patiently, "Sir, the countless trillions of people under heaven all live under my rule. I merely respect experts stronger than myself while retaining some humanity. How is that humble?
"I am certainly the most exalted and honored person under heaven."
Had the Heavenly Queen or Xie Tianxia been there, their intolerance