Taking Control of Ah Yin! Keeping Tang Hao and His Son in Check!

Bibi Dong let out a long sigh. She was already at a loss.

"Ye'er, are you saying the Pope shouldn't have done that?"

"But she was a victim too. Whenever she saw Qian Renxue, she thought of that man."

"Must the Pope be forced to forget those shadows?"

As Bibi Dong spoke, she looked at Song Ye with the same anxious helplessness.

Of course she was suffering too. There was nothing she could do.

Perhaps Song Ye was right. Only by clearing up the misunderstanding between her and Qian Renxue could both sides come out ahead.

Yet she truly did not want to see Qian Renxue. What was she supposed to do about that?

Listening, Song Ye nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Mother, you're right. Bibi Dong is a victim too."

"But unfortunately, that is reality. As the Pope, if Bibi Dong truly wants to accomplish great things, she must keep her emotions under control."

"Throughout the world, what so-called ruler can let feelings interfere with affairs or let personal preferences ruin a nation?"

"Besides, if Bibi Dong truly wants to emerge from the shadows, what use is there in blindly running away?"

"The only solution is to explain the truth to Qian Renxue. Mother and daughter must stand united and work as one."

"Qian Renxue is not an evil person. She simply does not know what her father did."

"Once she learns the truth, she will ultimately stand by Bibi Dong's side!"

Song Ye's analysis was not some baseless nonsense.

That was how it had been in the original story. Even though Qian Renxue claimed to hate Bibi Dong, she craved Bibi Dong's maternal love more than anyone.

She could not accept that Bibi Dong had killed her father because she did not know what Qian Xunji had done back then.

In the original ending, only after Qian Renxue learned the truth did she realize that she had been wrong.

It was also then that Bibi Dong realized her own mistake: she should not have transferred her hatred onto her child.

Thus, if the two could truly communicate in advance and let Qian Renxue learn the truth, they could forgive one another.

When the time came, the two inheritors of divine legacies could join forces. Unless Tang San obtained the Asura God Position ahead of time, he would not be able to defeat them.

As for Bibi Dong, after hearing this, she sank into deep reflection.

Bibi Dong was somewhat lost as she blankly murmured,

"Explain the truth..."

"Could this truly be the only way..."

Song Ye did not notice the change in her emotions and merely nodded obediently.

"Yes, it is the only way!"

After hearing that, Bibi Dong drew another deep breath and gave a bitter, self-mocking smile.

"Perhaps. Perhaps you're right, Ye'er."

Bibi Dong might not trust others, but she could not possibly distrust this son of hers.

Over these years, the bond Bibi Dong and Song Ye had formed was even deeper than that between a biological mother and son.

Moreover, Song Ye could see Fortune. What he said had to be the best possible outcome.

The tightly shut door to Bibi Dong's heart finally cracked open at this moment.

She reflected, regretted, hesitated...

She thought that perhaps her refusal to face it all these years had truly been wrong.

If she wanted to solve the problem, she could only face it head-on.

Bibi Dong quietly made up her mind. Perhaps she had to find an opportunity to have a heartfelt talk with Qian Renxue...

For the time that followed, Bibi Dong remained unusually quiet.

Song Ye guessed that she was thinking about something else.

Thus, the two returned silently to the small courtyard in Spirit City.

Bibi Dong found an excuse to return to Pope Palace, while Song Ye also needed to rest for a while.

At this moment, because Bibi Dong had been away from Spirit Hall for many days and had shut herself away as soon as she returned,

the elders were all discussing the matter.

Many mixed in the previous rumors, wondering whether Bibi Dong had found another wild man and no longer cared about Spirit Hall at all.

Inside the small courtyard.

Song Ye had now obtained "Civil Governance and Martial Achievement." Whether in research or cultivation, he now possessed astonishing potential.

And though he was only nine years old, he had already reached three rings.

Furthermore, due to absorbing the ten-thousand-year Soul Ring this time and his prior accumulation, he had now reached level 33.

Feeling the changes in his body, Song Ye planned for the future.

"Now that I possess basic strength, the ability to produce supplies, win people's hearts, and conduct future research, I have the corresponding capabilities for all of them."

"Next, I can try to establish an initial foundation!"

"As I said before, the initial foundation should begin with the Single-Attribute Four Clans. The first target, naturally, is the Speed Clan, which is suffering the most."

"Among the resources I currently have are three hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bones and one piece of Thirty-Thousand-Year Whale Glue."

"As for money, Mother can provide what is needed in the early stages."

"The Speed Clan cannot even scrape together a hundred Gold Soul Coins. With my ability, 'Reward and Punishment,' as long as I grant them sufficient rewards, winning them over should not be difficult."

"When Mother comes next time, I can prepare to go and subdue the first clan..."

Song Ye considered it. The accumulation from these three years should still be enough.

Among the Single-Attribute Four Clans, the Strength Clan would be difficult to scheme against, while the Breaking Clan and Defense Clan were doing reasonably well.

As the saying went, it was easy to add flowers to brocade but difficult to offer charcoal in the snow. Therefore, winning over those two clans would require greater confidence and capital.

Only the Speed Clan was different. Although its clan leader was related to Tang Hao, the other members of the clan had long lived hard lives.

Bai He might be able to resist when Song Ye tempted them with profit, but could everyone in the clan resist?

Furthermore, the weapons he developed were best suited for the Speed Clan. Even if Bai He alone remained unwilling to abandon the Clear Sky Sect, he could not change the larger situation.

Thinking of the Clear Sky Sect and Tang Hao, Song Ye unconsciously looked at the Blue Silver Grass plant in the room.

In the corner, Ah Yin, whom Bibi Dong had brought back back then, swayed alone.

Three years ago, when Bibi Dong returned with the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, she had brought Ah Yin here as well.

Song Ye had not paid much attention to her, mainly because she was still just a blade of grass.

However, knowing that he and Tang San would inevitably clash in the future, Song Ye thought that if he could win Ah Yin over to his side, it would likely bring considerable benefits in dealing with Tang San.

Song Ye stepped forward, picked up Ah Yin, and examined her from side to side.

Finally, he said, "Sorry. I haven't paid attention to you these past few years."

"When my mother brought your Soul Bone to me, she also took you away with her."

"Perhaps you feel quite dissatisfied, but unfortunately, a Soul Bone that has not been absorbed is ownerless to begin with."

"And I am not an unreasonable person. If I absorb your Soul Bone, I will compensate you."

"You lived your life as the Blue Silver Emperor, only to be deceived in the end and sacrificed into this state."

"I can take you somewhere good, where your growth can be accelerated!"

"And as compensation, I can tell you some secrets—for example, whether your son is dead or alive, and how your husband truly treated you..."

"I believe that once you learn those things, you will no longer be willing to give your Soul Bone to them."

After saying that, Song Ye smiled confidently.

When the time came, he only needed to tell her that Tang San had transmigrated and that Tang Hao had coveted her Soul Ring.

Then, he would not even need to deal with Tang San and Tang Hao himself. Ah Yin likely would not let them off!

This was all a ruler did: win people over and use them for one's own purposes...