Chapter 268: Successfully Showing Off, Yaochi Believes

Haotian held the Divine Edict Token, strolling leisurely by Yaochi's side, his proud air like a peacock displaying its tail.

Yaochi listened to the throbbing at her sun acupoint—this Haotian... really asking for a beating!

What's this so-called Emperor Supreme VIP? That name sounds anything but ordinary fake—how could it compare to even half of her Crown VIP? "Did you make up that name yourself?"

Yaochi chuckled, her face full of disbelief.

Haotian's mind jolted—this Yaochi is sly, a bit hard to handle!

Haotian kept his composure and said: "How could it be fake? Look at the characters on it—aren't they exactly the same as your Shàngshàng Qiān?"

Yaochi leaned in, scrutinizing the token Haotian held up, a look of dumbfoundedness crossing her face—indeed, they were identical.

Seeing Yaochi's hesitation, Haotian pressed on: "Think about your name, your Crown, then think about mine—Emperor."

"Isn't that a perfect match?"

Haotian gestured, speaking alluringly: "This is clearly something Chen the Shopkeeper came up with."

Pursing her red lips, Yaochi found she could utter no rebuttal, for it was simply too reasonable and well-founded—could it truly be Chen the Shopkeeper's doing? Yaochi pondered.

"What benefits does yours have?"

Yaochi, unwilling to yield, began to question.

Thinking of the immense perks of her Crown Card, Yaochi regained confidence—this card of hers grants a free meal every time she goes.

Moreover, there's the additional privilege of free Pántáo Series dishes—truly one of a kind.

She wouldn't believe Haotian's card could surpass hers in privileges!

Upon hearing this, Haotian spouted nonsense: "My Emperor Supreme VIP not only has the same free function, but also the privilege of eating two free meals daily."

"Impossible."

As his words fell, Yaochi directly rebutted: "Chen the Shopkeeper said, one can only eat one free meal per day!"

Yaochi let out a cold laugh, pointing out the loophole—Haotian broke into a sweat. Oh no, what he just said was a bit far-fetched!

Taking a deep breath, Haotian forced himself to calm: "All things have exceptions. As the Heavenly Court Sovereign, shouldn't Chen the Shopkeeper give me face?"

Haotian's expression turned solemn as he put on an act.

Yaochi rolled her eyes—she knew Haotian was making it up, clinging to face while suffering for it. Would Chen the Shopkeeper give face to others? Don't be ridiculous—an existence like Chen the Shopkeeper wouldn't care about Haotian's status. "I don't believe it."

Yaochi lightly shook her head, then turned to the melon-eating Tai Bai Jin Xing: "Tai Bai, is what His Majesty said all true?"

His eyes held a hint of daring to lie and die—Tai Bai Jin Xing heard Yaochi's words and felt somewhat speechless.

"If His Majesty has even one true sentence, I, Tai Bai Jin Xing, would have pulled out my beard!"

Haotian also nervously turned his head—Tai Bai Jin Xing has always followed him, knowing everything.

Although I previously warned Tai Bai not to speak nonsense, today Tai Bai's state is clearly unstable—one slip and he might blurt everything out!

No way—Haotian's heart sank; he absolutely would not allow this to happen!

He quickly made eye signals at Tai Bai Jin Xing.

For Haotian's most trusted minister, Tai Bai instantly understood his intent—Tai Bai Jin Xing thus grasped the meaning: His Majesty means, if he dares speak the truth, he's as good as dead!

Tai Bai: "..."

This is too hard—neither side is an individual!

After a moment's struggle, his long-held inner reverence for Haotian ultimately prevailed.

Bowing slightly, Tai Bai Jin Xing chuckled: "Your Majesty's every word is true."

"True?" Yaochi's heart startled.

"Could it really be that because of Haotian, Chen the Shopkeeper changed the rules? How could that be—Yaochi found it hard to believe, yet since Tai Bai Jin Xing said so, it couldn't be false."

Tai Bai Jin Xing's affable divine ability made Yaochi unconsciously overlook it—Tai Bai has actually always been in cahoots with Haotian as immortals.

Nicely done—seeing Yaochi's reaction, Haotian's heart leapt with joy.

He naturally knew it was due to Tai Bai Jin Xing's divine ability taking effect—truly crucial!

"Then tell me, why did Chen the Shopkeeper give you such treatment? Don't say it's because of status—I, as the Queen Mother, am no slouch either."

Yaochi raised her brows coldly, wearing an air of unwillingness—after all, Haotian's VIP, whether in token, name, or privilege, surpasses hers!

How could one feel happy about this? Haotian smiled slightly,

having long anticipated Yaochi would ask this—right up his alley!

He lightly coughed, then spoke word by word: "Naturally, because I have made great contributions."

"Contributions? Just you?"

Yaochi shook her head contemptuously—she became the Pántáo supplier for Chaos Residence, which is already a huge contribution.

Pántáo—how much could Haotian possibly produce? Yaochi chuckled, but aside from that, she truly couldn't think of how else to achieve great contribution in Chaos Residence, let alone surpass her own!

Haotian smiled proudly, saying: "You wouldn't understand this—it's because I revealed to Chen the Shopkeeper the Buddhist Sect's schemes against Sun Wukong, which earned me this Emperor Supreme VIP membership."

Haotian puffed out his chest, quite natural.

Indeed, Yaochi widened her Dragon King's Eyes—how could she have forgotten this!

Originally she also wanted to tell Chen the Shopkeeper, but getting the membership card made her too happy, so she just tossed it to the back of her mind.

"How about it? Do you believe now!"

"Haotian proudly showed off."

Although he was upgraded to VIP by Chen the Shopkeeper for this, it was merely a Gold VIP—yet, how dare he open his mouth and become an Emperor VIP? Moreover, with solid grounds, who wouldn't believe it? Yaochi lightly bit her silver teeth—what a blunder!

If she had informed Chen the Shopkeeper earlier, couldn't she also become an Emperor VIP, or even higher? After all, because of Pántáo, she originally was already a Crown VIP!

Snorting coldly, Yaochi still refused to yield: "Even if you're like that, you still don't surpass my Crown VIP."

Although you can eat two free meals, I can have the Pántáo Series dishes free forever—what's that Peach Blossom Brew liquor? I, the Palace, can drink it continuously.

"What's good about Emperor VIP? Or is my Crown VIP better? Last time I didn't go drink that Peach Blossom Brew—next time I'll definitely drink my fill."

Haotian nodded, unconsciously flashing a hint of longing on his face—the taste of Peach Blossom Brew truly is superb; now thinking about it, he again feels like drinking heartily.

My own affairs, I know them best—where would he get so many discounts? The liquor money comes out of his own pocket!

The drinks are always free—this is too satisfying!

Haotian couldn't help but imagine the scene of being able to drink Peach Blossom Brew at will—that's the life a Jade Emperor should have!

Haotian pursed his lips, as if truly savoring the Peach Blossom Brew.

Yaochi didn't notice, but continued: "This palace doesn't think the name 'crown' is inferior to that of an emperor. Shatter Heaven, you should also be on the same level as this palace."

Their VIP statuses each have their strengths—Haotian nodded in agreement.

He dare not continue pretending—if not for Tai Bai Jin Xing, he would have been exposed by now. Even a draw wouldn't be bad; at least he wouldn't lose face.