Weighing Pros and Cons

Su Yun Tao finished speaking, but the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python remained silent for a long time. Clearly, the information contained in Su Yun Tao's words was far too immense and shocking; even they would need a significant amount of time to digest it.

"Human, why should we believe you!" the Sky Azure Bull Python spoke up.

"Sky Azure Bull Python, in truth, I have no desire to offend your Soul Beast clan. If not for this, I could have easily traveled to the place of inheritance and relayed the news of your Lord to the God Realm. Just imagine, if I did that, what kind of fate would befall your Soul Beast clan?"

"The fact that I came to the Star Dou Great Forest to negotiate with you in person is proof of my sincerity. Now, I can tell you clearly: once one of you sacrifices to me, not only will I safely return Xiao Wu, but I will also honor everything I have promised!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python said in a deep voice, "Human, I admit you are indeed different, but for you to think you can become a god is nothing but a pipe dream!"

"Sky Azure Bull Python, I can see that your heart is already wavering. I know you are considering sacrificing yourself. Xiao Wu is the most important existence in your life, and your loyalty to the Soul Beast clan goes without saying. In fact, either one of these reasons is enough to make you give your life."

"Please trust me. If you sacrifice to me, I will keep my word. Once I become a god, I will personally resurrect you!"

"Human, your words are nonsensical. First, how can you be sure we will compromise? Second, even if one of us intends to sacrifice to you, how can you be certain it will be me?"

"Sky Azure Bull Python, until now, you have had no deep understanding of me, while I know you like the back of my hand. For the sake of Xiao Wu and the Soul Beast clan, you and the Titan Giant Ape would absolutely be willing to give up your lives!"

"Secondly, you are already Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts. After reaching this level, you are destined to face a great tribulation within a thousand years, and I believe you have no confidence in surviving it. In other words, your remaining lifespans are already numbered!"

"It is precisely because of this that I believe you will sacrifice yourself! You have no time left, while your brother, the Titan Giant Ape, still has a sliver of time remaining; he can continue to protect Xiao Wu!"

"Big Brother!" the Titan Giant Ape exclaimed. It was clear that it had realized the Sky Azure Bull Python's intention to sacrifice itself, and it was filled with anxiety.

"Shut up!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python said in a deep voice, "Human, it is true. If what you say can be realized, it is indeed enough for me to give my life, especially since I could return to this world once you luckily become a god."

"However, why should I trust you! Once I sacrifice myself and you leave the Star Dou Great Forest, what if you break your promise, kill Xiao Wu, and then contact the God Realm to leak the information? In the end, I would have sacrificed myself for nothing!"

"I can sacrifice myself, but I do not trust your character. I can die, but I absolutely cannot die in vain! To me, dying unjustly is the greatest insult!"

Su Yun Tao laughed, "This problem is actually not difficult to solve. Sky Azure Bull Python, after you sacrifice yourself, although your soul ring will merge into my body, your soul bone can be preserved!"

"I believe the value of your hundred-thousand-year soul bone is still higher than that of Xiao Wu! Furthermore, because of your sacrifice, I can fuse with this soul bone directly. Life is the greatest miracle in the world; because of your sacrifice, the value of this directly-fusable soul bone is enough for me to give up on Xiao Wu!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python nodded, clearly agreeing with Su Yun Tao's conclusion. Not to mention that Su Yun Tao could directly fuse with its soul bone after the sacrifice, the soul bone itself was more valuable than Xiao Wu. Although Xiao Wu was also a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, how could the quality of a Soft Bone Rabbit compare to that of a Sky Azure Bull Python?

"There is one more question. If you obtain all of this, how can you guarantee you won't expose us to the God Realm!"

Su Yun Tao said calmly, "I am sorry, but I can only stake my character on this matter."

The Sky Azure Bull Python sneered, "Character? You want me to trust the character of you humans? Are you sure you aren't joking?"

Su Yun Tao said sternly, "Sky Azure Bull Python, it is true that my character is worthless in your eyes, but what I want to say is that, in many cases, you have no choice. I now swear on my character that I will keep my promise."

"Swearing? You want me to trust the oaths of you humans?" The Sky Azure Bull Python said with disdain, "You humans are the most despicable creatures under heaven. Your oaths don't even work among yourselves, let alone now."

Su Yun Tao said in a deep voice, "I admit that many humans are indeed of low character, but there are also those who would defend their promises with their lives!"

"I know this is not enough to convince you, but as I said just now, in many cases, you don't have much of a choice!"

"Just now, I didn't want to reveal your Lord's secret, but if I hadn't, you would never have believed that I would return Xiao Wu after obtaining the soul ring! Without any leverage, how would I dare to come to the Star Dou Great Forest to take your soul bone?"

"In truth, the lack of trust between us is a deadlock that could lead things in a direction unfavorable to both sides!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python's eyes narrowed, its expression becoming even more serious. It was true that this state would trap both parties in the transaction in a dilemma.

"Unfortunately, the initiative in this deal lies with me, because I have long since looked past life and death! As the saying goes, if one is willing to be sliced to pieces, one dares to pull the emperor off his horse!"

Su Yun Tao said lightly, "If I cannot return today, then Xiao Wu will naturally die, and the God Realm will naturally receive the news. All you will have gained is a life that you consider worthless!"

"Sky Azure Bull Python, I have sworn on my character! Now you only have two choices. One is to trust me; no matter what, Xiao Wu will at least be able to return to the Star Dou Great Forest! Although you don't believe in my promise, I believe you will make the right choice between Xiao Wu's life and mine."

"The second is for us to part ways! Since I have come, if I don't get what I want, I never intended to leave here alive!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python sneered, "Human, believe it or not, I can make you wish for death but be unable to die!"

"Sky Azure Bull Python, I believe you absolutely have that ability. But! Can you really abandon Xiao Wu? In fact, I have held the initiative in this deal from the very beginning, because I know you like the back of my hand, while you know nothing about me!"

"I am weak, because my strength is insignificant, but I am also strong, because I have a brave heart!"