Imprison Xu Xiao?

Should they trust Xu Xiao and his brothers?

Blue Silver Emperor herself could not say for sure, but she wanted to take the gamble.

She was betting that she was the one they had chosen, and that they would keep their word.

At the very least, based on their current behavior, there was nothing amiss about them.

"It is not that I trust them, but rather that they are the best choice for me at this moment."

"As he said, the human heart is difficult to fathom, and schemes are endless."

"For him to say that so openly, he was clearly prepared for us not to trust him."

"And it is precisely because of that that I am willing to believe him."

"Of all the humans you have seen, which one did not beg for mercy or resort to flowery, deceitful words?"

The words of the Blue Silver Emperor left the Blue Silver King unable to refute; these three little fellows were indeed different from the others.

As it stands, they truly have nothing to hide, and they have made no attempt to conceal their intentions, which is rather direct.

"So, my Emperor, are you keeping them here to observe them further?"

The Blue Silver King asked softly.

The Blue Silver Emperor nodded gently: "That is indeed the plan."

There was one thing the Blue Silver Emperor did not say: if they proved to be trustworthy, she would transform and leave with them.

The moment she thought of her sister Ah Rou, who had transformed long ago, she no longer wanted to wait.

If Xu Xiao were here, he would certainly know who Ah Rou was—she was the mother of Xiao Wu, though it was a pity she had given birth to such a good-for-nothing.

It was also due to Ah Rou's influence that the Blue Silver Emperor wanted to transform and re-cultivate. She understood that at her current rate of cultivation, she had no idea when she would ever reach the million-year mark.

Then there was the Heavenly Tribulation; as a plant, she was not certain she could survive it. These were all uncertain factors.

Coupled with the fact that Ah Rou was doing quite well for herself, the Blue Silver Emperor felt an even greater longing.

On the other side, the three brothers, Xu Xiao, had settled into the Blue Silver Forest.

The environment here was secluded and rich with vitality; it was a fine place for retirement.

"Big Brother, how long does that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the Blue Silver Emperor, intend to keep us locked up?" Gui Mei looked around and, finding only the three of them, asked bluntly.

Xu Xiao smiled helplessly: "Second Brother, do you realize that everything we say right now is being transmitted to the ears of the Blue Silver Emperor through these Blue Silver Grasses?"

"Ah!!" Gui Mei was startled, instinctively covering his mouth with his hand and looking cautiously at the surrounding Blue Silver Grass.

Xu Xiao said: "Don't worry, just speak normally; we aren't bad people."

"Besides, the Blue Silver Emperor isn't locking us up; she is hosting us. We are guests!"

"You two brothers must not get that wrong."

Xu Xiao gave a reminder. If this were the love-struck Ah Yin, Xu Xiao wouldn't be so cautious, but this woman was not someone to be trifled with.

If he were to displease her, his current strength would not be enough to save him.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei nodded immediately. That's right, they were guests.

"Just relax. The Blue Silver Emperor and the Blue Silver King will not make things difficult for us."

Xu Xiao explained further.

The two were still somewhat reserved; after all, the pressure those two exerted was truly immense, making it impossible to be completely at ease.

While the group was talking, the Blue Silver Emperor was indeed listening to their conversation through the Blue Silver Grass, her massive blue-gold vines swaying gently.

"A little fellow who knows quite a lot, it seems." The Blue Silver Emperor grew increasingly curious.

With no strength to speak of, how would these three fellows protect her?

Xu Xiao and his brothers wandered around the Blue Silver Forest. There was no war here, only the occasional clamor of birds in the woods; everything was peaceful.

This was a paradise for Blue Silver Grass. With the Blue Silver Emperor presiding over it and the location being so secluded, very few powerful Soul Beasts ever came near.

The rich vitality of the surroundings was something Yue Guan loved very much. If he could, he would have liked to stay here, but unfortunately, he had already seen the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where the vitality was just as potent and even more beneficial to his own Martial Soul.

"Big Brother, if we have nothing to do in the future, we could come here to retire. The environment is excellent, the vitality is rich—it's a good place."

Gui Mei sighed. Since swearing brotherhood with Xu Xiao, his horizons had broadened significantly.

Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, a level 98 Super Douluo, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, the Blue Silver Forest...

All of these things had allowed Gui Mei to grow.

It was the same for Yue Guan.

The first time they encountered a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, they were more or less panicked, as in their minds, Soul Beasts and humans were locked in an endless struggle.

But after experiencing this, they felt that Soul Beasts were not so bad after all.

"Indeed, but if we want to retire here, we must have the strength to protect this place, don't we?"

"Otherwise, if someone else takes it, we won't even have a place to cry."

Xu Xiao lay in the ocean of Blue Silver Grass, enjoying a rare moment of leisure. Since the oath of brotherhood, he had been cultivating constantly, trying to find resources, and it was rare to have time to relax.

The three brothers chatted idly, moving from their sworn brotherhood to cultivation, and then from cultivation to the Blue Silver Emperor.

In this manner, the Blue Silver Emperor observed Xu Xiao and his companions for five days, occasionally dropping by to converse with them.

It was not until this day that the Blue Silver Emperor appeared beside the three of them, accompanied by the Blue Silver King.

"Are the two of you finally willing to let us brothers leave?" Xu Xiao teased, looking toward the two plants.

The Blue Silver King chuckled, while the Blue Silver Emperor gently extended her vines to wrap around the three of them.

The Blue Silver King remarked, "You brat, do you really think I welcomed you?"

"If it weren't for you, my Emperor would never have considered leaving."

The Blue Silver King sounded somewhat resentful; over these past five days, he had learned of their conversations through the Blue Silver Grass.

He had also realized that Xu Xiao and his companions harbored no ill intentions, appearing rather naive and innocent instead.

It was precisely because of this that the Blue Silver Emperor became even more determined to undergo transformation.

She trusted Xu Xiao and his brothers.

"Your Emperor is right here, isn't she?"

"If she wants to leave, us three little rookies couldn't stop her anyway, Senior. Please don't frame us."

Xu Xiao spread his hands innocently. He hadn't done anything yet, nor had he tried to persuade the Blue Silver Emperor during this time, so this had nothing to do with him.

"Enough, Little Lan, this is my own decision."

"Xu Xiao, Gui Mei, Yue Guan, I intend to undergo transformation."

At these words, Xu Xiao froze in place. Transformation? The Blue Silver Emperor actually wanted to undergo transformation?

"Blue Silver Emperor, have you truly thought this through?" Xu Xiao asked in astonishment.

Just at this critical moment, a figure was knocked out, stumbling into view beside Xu Xiao.

In an instant, the Blue Silver King's vines coiled around him, rendering him unable to move.

"Senior, wait! This is my fifth brother!"

Xu Xiao hurriedly spoke up. He had not expected Chen Xin to appear at such a moment; he couldn't have appeared earlier or later, but had to show up right now.

Chen Xin was currently completely bewildered. Who am I? Where am I? What on earth is going on here...

The Blue Silver King furrowed his brows, staring fixedly at Xu Xiao.

The Blue Silver Emperor also cast an unfriendly gaze their way...

Both of them were waiting for an answer, waiting for Xu Xiao to give them an explanation.

"Senior, could you please release my fifth brother? I will explain everything to you slowly."

"In any case, we have nowhere to run!"