Ah Yin's Interrogation (2) (Seeking Collection!)

[Ding! Detected that the host has successfully facilitated a complete rupture between the key figures Ah Yin and Tang Hao, severing the core causal chain and significantly distorting the original work's core emotional arc!]

[Reward: 100,000-year "Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone Set" (Left Arm Bone, Right Arm Bone, Torso Bone), one portion of Blue Silver Emperor Origin Essence, 10,000 Magic Modification Points!]

[Hint: Blue Silver Emperor Origin Essence can significantly promote the growth of plant-type martial souls or soul beasts.]

The system's prompt echoed in his mind, signaling that this time, the plot had truly been altered significantly.

However, Gu Han had no time to examine the rewards closely at this moment; his gaze remained fixed on the dejected Tang Hao below, his vigilance still high.

Chen Xin also stood his ground, sword in hand, the tip of the Seven Kill Sword pointed steadily at Tang Hao.

Just then, two figures came panting back to the edge of the training ground.

It was Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, who had just finished the physical training regimen designed by the latter.

Yu Xiaogang's face was deathly pale, and he was practically being supported by Tang San as he walked.

His dogmatic theories made the training he forced upon Tang San border on torture; he attempted to use this method to forcibly improve Tang San's physical constitution so that he could absorb higher-aged soul rings, yet he was nearly unable to sustain it himself.

Although Tang San was also drenched in sweat, his posture remained upright.

He spotted the listless Tang Hao in the center of the field at a glance. His heart skipped a beat, and he immediately released Yu Xiaogang, rushing over.

"Father, what happened to you?" Tang San asked anxiously, supporting Tang Hao's arm.

He could sense the despondency in Tang Hao's heart; it was even more decadent than when Tang Hao had only known how to drink.

However, Tang Hao did not react to his call, his hollow eyes staring toward Gu Han's direction, his lips moving slightly, yet unable to utter a sound.

Just as Tang San was becoming anxious and confused, the Breath Soil within Gu Han's system space suddenly vibrated slightly.

The Blue Silver Emperor, who had just returned to the Breath Soil, seemed to sense something; a palpitation from the depths of her bloodline made it impossible for her to remain calm.

A vibrant blue light once again emanated from Gu Han's chest.

This time, there was no sense of hostility in it; the radiance was exceptionally gentle.

Ah Yin's phantom condensed once more, appearing slightly clearer than before. Her gentle face wore an expression of agitation, and her gaze fell directly upon Tang San, who was supporting Tang Hao.

The moment Tang Hao saw Ah Yin reappear, his deadened eyes suddenly burst with light. He opened his mouth:

"Ah Yin, look, this is our child, Xiao San, he has grown up..." Tang Hao's voice was hoarse and dry, attempting to use Tang San to salvage something.

But Ah Yin's phantom did not spare him a glance; her attention was entirely focused on Tang San.

The phantom drifted gently before Tang San and reached out a slightly trembling hand. She seemed to want to touch Tang San's cheek, but pulled her hand back.

The gaze, filled with boundless longing, caused Tang San to stiffen. He subconsciously took half a step back, his brows furrowing.

The emotions in the eyes of this beautiful woman before him made Tang San feel like a stranger, or perhaps... something indescribable.

Deep down, he had always considered himself a human, the son of Tang Hao, and he felt an instinctive barrier and rejection upon seeing that his mother was a Blue Silver Grass.

Of course, this was not Gu Han's doing, but rather the fact that Tang San's heart had long since ceased to trust others easily.

"Child... my child..." Ah Yin's voice was soft and choked with sobs. "Are you Xiao San? You've grown so much..."

Tang San pressed his lips together, offering no response, his eyes filled with detachment. He turned to look at Tang Hao, seemingly wanting to obtain an explanation or confirmation from him.

Seeing that Ah Yin was finally willing to appear again and kept looking at Tang San, Tang Hao felt a glimmer of hope reignite in his heart and hurriedly said:

"Ah Yin, look, Xiao San is doing well, he is excellent, he is our son!"

Only then did Ah Yin slowly shift her gaze from Tang San to Tang Hao. The warmth in her eyes vanished instantly, replaced by an interrogation:

"Our son?"

"Tang Hao, tell me, does he know who his mother is?"

"Does he know that his mother is not human, but a soul beast cultivated from a Blue Silver Grass?"

"Does he know that his mother once sacrificed herself for you, this father, leaving behind only a sliver of life in that dark, sunless cave?"

"I..." Tang Hao was at a loss for words.

He had never explicitly told Tang San about Ah Yin's identity, claiming only that she had died of illness.

It was partly out of protection, and partly, perhaps, because he did not want Tang San to know the truth.

"You told him nothing, did you?" Ah Yin's voice carried sorrow and mockery.

"You claim to love our child, yet you aren't even willing to let him know the truth about his mother?"

"You let him remain ignorant of the very source of his own bloodline?"

"Is this what you call fatherly love? Or is it that, deep down, you are ashamed of me?"

"No! That's not it! Ah Yin, I did it to protect..." Tang Hao's defense was pale and feeble.

"Protect?"

Gu Han's voice rang out at the opportune moment as he took a step forward.

"Protecting him to the point of hiding his mother's existence from his own son?"

"Protecting him to the point of leaving him completely ignorant of his own bloodline?"

"Tang Hao, your 'protection' is nothing more than your inability to face reality."

"Are you afraid that if Tang San learns the truth, he will tell Spirit Hall?"

"How could that be? Do you not want to trust your own flesh and blood? Or is it that you fear Tang San will find out and question you, his father, as to why you left his mother inside a cave?"

Gu Han's words struck Tang Hao like sharp blades.

"Enough!" Tang San suddenly shouted, his expression grim.

The sheer volume of information was overwhelming, shattering his perception of reality.

He abruptly raised his right hand, releasing his Blue Silver Grass spirit, the blades of grass swaying in his palm.

Almost the moment the Blue Silver Grass appeared, Ah Yin's phantom shimmered, and the grass in Tang San's hand began to sway uncontrollably, as if in resonance.

Tang San froze, staring blankly as the Blue Silver Grass in his hand resonated with the woman. He felt an inexplicable palpitation in his heart; the truth seemed to be right before his eyes.

"I... I need time to think."

He could not immediately accept the fact that his mother was a spirit beast.

Watching Tang San's bewildered expression, Ah Yin's phantom dimmed slightly, and she let out a sigh filled with heartache.

She did not force him, only saying softly, "Very well, child. We... have plenty of time."

With that, she took one last look at Tang Hao and Tang San, who was still struggling to believe the truth.

The Blue Silver Emperor's phantom dissolved into particles of light, returning once more into Gu Han's body.

An oppressive atmosphere surged through the clearing, and Xiao Wu, standing behind Gu Han, felt a pang of pity for Ah Yin after witnessing what had just transpired.