Absorbing the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone!

"Why did you think they were enemies?"

For a moment, Bai Lu could not make sense of Little Kitten's thought process.

There were indeed conspiracy theories surrounding Tang Hao and Ah Yin, but he did not recall telling the young girl about them.

As a local, should she not have been moved to tears by this love that transcended species?

Clearly, Zhu Zhuqing had her own perspective as an outsider—

"This place is dark and damp. It isn't suitable for plants to grow."

"Ordinary Blue Silver Grass would probably wither away before long."

"The Blue Silver Emperor was planted here, unable to live or die. Even her cultivation speed has been greatly reduced."

"If they truly were lovers, I really can't understand why Tang Hao imprisoned the Blue Silver Emperor here instead of planting her outside."

Her analysis was clear, logical, and well-supported!

You actually had a brain?

Bai Lu was greatly surprised and asked, "Couldn't it have been for safety?"

"I didn't see any signs of Soul Beast activity nearby. The valley outside should be safe."

Zhu Zhuqing continued, "Even if it wasn't safe, if he truly loved her, couldn't he have kept her by his side and protected her personally? Or entrusted her to high-year Blue Silver Grass?"

This love was far too twisted. Little Kitten's brain capacity was limited, and she simply could not understand it!

After hearing that analysis, the force with which the Blue Silver Grass wrapped around the young girl seemed to lessen by several degrees.

Its leaves drooped, as though it were somewhat saddened.

Ah Yin's fading consciousness could not help but wonder: Brother Hao, why didn't you keep me by your side, or send me to the Blue Silver King... Why...

Kid, you're truly unbeatable!

Bai Lu studied the young girl in astonishment, as though he were seeing her for the first time.

To possess such a rational mind on Love Continent was simply unbelievable.

Had following him around to grind monsters so much allowed her intelligence to reclaim the high ground?

"But... she really is pitiful..."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the Blue Silver Emperor tightly clutching her hand, unable to stop a trace of pity from rising in her heart.

Whether the story was truly as Bai Lu had described, or whether there were some unknown hidden circumstances—

There was no doubt that Ah Yin had been hurt the most.

"She is indeed pitiful."

Bai Lu smiled as he walked behind the young girl and asked unhurriedly,

"So... have you gone soft-hearted? You don't plan on absorbing the Soul Bone anymore?"

As he spoke, he slowly raised his hand.

At this point, the arrow was already on the bowstring. It had to be fired!

If Zhu Zhuqing dared to go soft-hearted and refuse to absorb the Soul Bone, he would chop her down with a hand strike and personally take over her body.

Grab it, then refine it in an instant!

"No!"

Zhu Zhuqing's expression turned cold as she decisively shook her head.

Pity was pity, but who in this world was not pitiful?

"When I was desperately striving to become stronger in the Star Luo Royal Family, did anyone pity me?"

"When everyone targeted me, abandoned me, and hunted me down, who ever pitied me?"

Zhu Zhuqing gently stroked the Soul Bone. "This is a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone!"

A full hundred thousand years!

This Soul Bone was a crucial piece in changing her fate.

Even if she truly were a brainless busty girl, there was no way she would give up a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone!

"Little Kitten, you've grown."

Bai Lu smiled and used the hand he had just raised to gently pat her little cat head.

"...(￣ー￣)"

Zhu Zhuqing did not dodge. She merely gave Bai Lu a cold, speechless glance.

Did he really think she was some stupid, innocent ice queen?

Bai Lu looked up at the Blue Silver Emperor and tossed the question to the young girl.

"Now that we have the Soul Bone, how do you think we should deal with her?"

"..."

Zhu Zhuqing fell silent for a moment, her eyes turning cold.

"...Kill her."

Having been born in the Star Luo Empire, she was not someone who hesitated over such matters.

Since they had stolen the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, they had effectively formed a mortal feud with the Clear Sky Douluo, who legend said had even killed the previous Pope.

Rather than leave behind future trouble, it was better to pull up the roots now.

Besides, it would help this pitiful grass find release sooner and spare her further suffering.

"Good idea."

Having received the answer he wanted, Bai Lu's smile grew more satisfied.

"However, they say the Blue Silver Emperor cannot be killed. Since we have a Storage Soul Tool that can hold living things, let's pack her up and take her with us. She might prove useful someday."

"Alright."

Zhu Zhuqing considered it for a moment, then nodded.

She directly dug up the Blue Silver Emperor together with the small mound of soil around her roots and stored it in the Soul Tool.

Buzz~

The Blue Silver Grass gently brushed against her hand. It did not resist, only conveying a wave of sorrow.

Zhu Zhuqing swept up her long hair, placed the Soul Bone into her Storage Earring, and quickly cleaned up the traces within the cave.

After finishing everything, she did not linger and immediately left the cave.

"Send the avatar south. You'll change your martial soul and run north."

Bai Lu returned to the Spiritual World and made the arrangements.

They had no means of constantly monitoring Tang Hao.

It was best to be cautious, just in case.

"Mm."

With a thought, the young girl silently sped northward.

As for the avatar, it strode south in great strides until its Soul Power was exhausted and it completely vanished into the wilderness.

"Whew~"

Zhu Zhuqing did not stop, running several hundred li in one breath.

Only after night fell did she stop in an extremely concealed mountain cave.

"This place should be safe. Even if Tang Hao discovers the Soul Bone was stolen, he won't be able to catch up here anytime soon."

Bai Lu appeared in the Outside World through the White Tiger Avatar. With his hands behind his back, he said leisurely,

"I'll guard you. Fuse with the Soul Bone."

"Whew... alright."

After steadying her breathing slightly, Zhu Zhuqing solemnly took out the iron box and removed the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone.

Even in the darkness of night, the Soul Bone gave off a gentle Blue Gold glow, its life aura so dense it seemed almost tangible.

She inexplicably recalled the pain of fusing with the Slaughter Skull, and her body shuddered instinctively.

"Don't worry. The Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone contains immense life energy. Fusing with it won't hurt at all. It will actually feel very comfortable."

Bai Lu reassured her, then explained, "The fusion with the Slaughter Skull was painful because I wanted you to retain more of my power. Otherwise, it would not have hurt so much."

"I'll leave my body to you."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded at Bai Lu, then sat cross-legged and pressed the Soul Bone against her right leg.

In an instant, the Soul Bone transformed into a Blue Gold flowing light, becoming pure energy that merged into her right leg.

She could clearly feel a cool sensation spreading from her right leg throughout her body, like countless tiny streams nourishing every cell within her.

The bones throughout her body also crackled, becoming denser and tougher.

Her muscle fibers reorganized, becoming more resilient and powerful.

Her meridians, which Bai Lu had already strengthened, were successfully widened several more times, and the amount of Soul Power they could contain suddenly soared!

She could even feel her vitality soaring, as though she possessed inexhaustible energy.

From Bai Lu's perspective, the young girl's fair skin became even more dewy and supple.

She looked as delicious and enticing as milk pudding.

The strengthening was like spring rain, moistening all things without a sound.

Perhaps because she knew Bai Lu was guarding her, the young girl actually curled up and fell asleep in comfort.

"Sleep. Have a good rest."

Bai Lu looked at her sleeping face, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly.

"Mm~"

The young girl let out a faint murmur in her sleep.

Unconsciously, she rubbed against Bai Lu's chest and shifted into a more comfortable sleeping position.

The night grew deeper.