Yin Lan said, "Don't worry, Tang Hao. No matter what, he is still my son. If he doesn't do anything heinous, I will help him awaken his Martial Soul, except it won't be the Blue Silver Emperor, but the Blue Silver King."
Yin Lan's words made Tang Hao heave a sigh of relief. It seemed Yin Lan still had Tang San in her heart; otherwise, why would she help him awaken his Martial Soul?
Tang Hao continued to cry, spouting classic scumbag quotes, "Yin Lan, I didn't expect you to still acknowledge Little San as our child. I know I don't deserve your forgiveness, but don't forget, I still love you very much. As long as you turn back to me, I've always been here."
Yet women were always so fond of such words, and Tang Hao's words caused Yin Lan to shed long-overdue tears.
Shangguan Li said, "Yin Lan, you leave here first. I have something to discuss with Tang Hao alone."
Yin Lan said worriedly, "Milady, what could you possibly have to say to him? But please, don't kill him."
Shangguan Li nodded, and Yin Lan headed toward the inn.
By the time Yin Lan's figure had vanished from sight, Tang Hao's expression shifted. If he had looked deeply affectionate just a moment ago, he now wore a look of pure rage.
"Your Excellency, what is it you wish to say to me?" Although Tang Hao was furious, his life was still in this person's hands.
Shangguan Li said, "Rest assured, I promised Yin Lan I wouldn't kill you."
Hearing this, Tang Hao relaxed his entire body. It seemed his life was saved, and Yin Lan had actually interceded on his behalf-didn't that prove she still had feelings for him?
Tang Hao said indifferently, "I was presumptuous tonight. I hope Your Excellency can forgive my offense."
Shangguan Li said, "Right, Yin Lan has a few words she wants me to pass along to you." Ignoring whatever Tang Hao had just said, Shangguan Li simply went on speaking on her own.
"Yin Lan says: I am no longer Ah Yin, so don't you ever look for me again. Today's encounter was only to learn the truth of back then, and now that I know, from this day forth we are enemies whenever we meet."
Upon hearing Shangguan Li's words, Tang Hao did not burst into tears; instead, he remained very calm. Shangguan Li continued, "If you continue to relentlessly hound me in the future, I will refuse to help Tang San awaken his Martial Soul."
With that, Shangguan Li dropped Tang Hao to the ground. The moment his feet touched the earth, Tang Hao instinctively wanted to attack Shangguan Li, but, completely drained of strength, he could only watch as she turned and walked away, vanishing into the darkness.
Tang Hao felt deeply unreconciled. Why, with his current strength, was he subjected to such humiliation? He couldn't even win back his beloved-was he truly such a complete failure?
Yet soon Tang Hao also let out a breath of relief. Whether Ah Yin or Yin Lan, she was always so kind-hearted; with things like this, he could rest easy.
At that moment, Tang Hao flashed a wicked smile. Yin Lan's kindness was something he could exploit. After all, if Yin Lan hadn't pleaded for him tonight, he might have died right here, yet she had still good-naturedly let him go-she was truly a fool.
"Hahaha!" Tang Hao laughed up at the sky. Yin Lan has resurrected. Even though she hates me right now, it is merely because she learned the truth of those days. As long as she still loves me, I can eventually get rid of her. How could my son's Martial Soul be the inferior Blue Silver King rather than the Blue Silver Emperor? Only the sole Blue Silver Emperor is worthy of the next Supreme Pontiff of my Clear Sky Sect.
Ah Yin, you little fool, your kindness will be the death of you! But I won't let you die in vain; after all, your death serves our son's future.
Tang Hao had waited until he thought both Shangguan Li and Yin Lan had left before speaking these words aloud. Little did he know that Shangguan Li had only pretended to leave, actually concealing herself and Yin Lan right by Tang Hao's side.
This was because Shangguan Li knew Tang Hao was a greedy man who would never allow his son's Martial Soul to be a grade lower than anyone else's. Besides, since Yin Lan no longer wished to stay with him, her remaining value had to be exploited by Tang Hao to the absolute maximum.
Furthermore, Yin Lan still harbored lingering expectations toward Tang Hao; otherwise, she would never have agreed to help Tang San awaken his Martial Soul. Yet the Yin Lan of the present moment was entirely disillusioned with Tang Hao.
Watching the raving, madman-like Tang Hao before her, Yin Lan found it utterly unbelievable. "Hao, how could you think of me this way? I never expected that your ultimate goal was still to kill me."
Shangguan Li sneered and said, "I already told you about Tang Hao's true nature before, but you refused to believe me. Now that you've seen it with your own eyes, he only ever wanted to kill you, or else strip away your power for his own son."
Whether Yin Lan had suffered too heavy a blow, she didn't hear a single word of what Shangguan Li said to her.
Meanwhile, the oblivious Tang Hao continued muttering to himself, "With Yin Lan's power combined with that rabbit's power, Little San will definitely grow even stronger. That way, Little San will surely defeat that unknown woman and fulfill my grand ambition."
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Yin Lan turned her head and asked Shangguan Li, "Who is that rabbit?"
Shangguan Li said, "That is a Humanoid Soul Beast from the Star Dou Great Forest who came to the human world to cultivate. Yet, of all things, she crossed paths with Tang San as a classmate, and then Tang Hao discovered her."
"Judging by Tang Hao's words, this rabbit is likely a Soul Ring prepared by Tang Hao for Tang San. After all, killing her back then would have simply wasted the Soul Ring, and Tang San possesses the once-in-a-century Twin Martial Souls. If properly utilized, he can definitely become a powerhouse, and a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring is one of the essential conditions for Twin Martial Souls."
Seemingly struck by a sudden thought, Yin Lan dropped to her knees and began retching violently. For Tang Hao to even groom a young Humanoid Soul Beast-it is truly tragic. Did he already know my identity all along and simply kept quiet, just waiting for me to offer it myself?
Shangguan Li pondered for a moment. "Perhaps. But didn't Tang Hao just say so himself? With your power and that rabbit's power, Tang San will succeed in cultivating his Twin Martial Souls."
Shangguan Li crouched down, patted Yin Lan gently, and asked, "Are you alright?"
Yin Lan shook her head. "Not really. Originally, I had already agreed to awaken the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline for Tang San, but now he actually wants the Blue Silver Emperor. This man is utterly insatiable, yet I have no way to abandon my son. After all, if I don't help him awaken his bloodline, his Blue Silver Grass truly will become trash."
The words Yin Lan spoke made even her own conscience ache. The person before her was clearly her benefactor, yet she was being forced to help her benefactor's enemy grow stronger.
Shangguan Li said, "It's fine. I know you care about Tang San, but Tang San can't possibly awaken the Blue Silver King Martial Soul right now anyway."
Yin Lan nodded. "Tang San truly cannot awaken the Blue Silver King in his current state. He needs to reach at least level fifty."
In the original story, Tang San also awakened the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline at level fifty. Was there some specific reason behind this awakening requirement?
Shangguan Li asked, "Why must he be level fifty to awaken his bloodline? Is there some reason for this?"
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