Pledging Herself to Serve Song Ye! Dugu Yan Kneels in Submission!

"Hmph, who wants to be some concubine?"

Dugu Yan immediately bristled, casting Bibi Dong a disdainful glance.

Dugu Bo was nearly scared out of his wits at the sight. He knew full well what this woman was truly capable of.

Song Ye likewise said:

"Alright, Mother, let's not joke about that."

"At my age, I can't do anything anyway."

"Miss Dugu will be one of us in the future. We should still show her some respect."

Song Ye turned to Dugu Yan again, his expression serious.

"Miss Dugu, after taking the Immortal Herb this time, along with that Soul Bone from before, you must have reached Level 40, right?"

Only upon hearing the matter at hand did Dugu Yan nod. "That's right, I'm Level 40."

"I'm only fifteen or sixteen, yet I've already reached the fourth ring. It's hard to imagine."

"Since you have four rings, logically, you should obtain a Soul Ring," Song Ye continued.

"However, I suggest that Miss Dugu not rush. You should take some time to properly consolidate your foundation first."

"Give me some time, and I can produce an Immortal Herb to strengthen your Spiritual Power. With your current physique, as long as your Spiritual Power reaches the standard, your fourth ring can be ten thousand years!"

"What? A ten-thousand-year fourth ring?"

Dugu Yan furrowed her brows and questioned him, "That can't be possible, can it?"

"A Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring can only be absorbed as the fifth ring. That's common knowledge among all Soul Masters!"

"No matter how gifted someone is, they can't absorb a ten-thousand-year ring when they only have four rings. This is already the highest-quality Soul Ring an ordinary Soul Master can absorb!"

Although Dugu Yan was grateful to Song Ye because of the Soul Bone and Immortal Herb, she could not possibly fail to understand such basic knowledge about absorbing Soul Rings.

Yet Song Ye spoke calmly.

"Why not?"

"The absorption of a Soul Ring has nothing to do with the number of rings. It only depends on a person's physique and Spiritual Power."

"If Miss Dugu truly wants to cultivate herself properly, then wait a little longer..."

"Yes, Yan Yan, wait a little longer."

Dugu Bo also began persuading her. "The young master truly understands this."

"Besides, you've taken the young master's Soul Bone and absorbed the young master's Immortal Herb. This debt of gratitude is already difficult to repay."

"Why would he need to harm you?"

"If the young master had not been willing to nurture you for my sake, how could you have received such benefits?"

Dugu Yan fell silent as she listened.

Indeed, after observing Song Ye during this time, she had also seen how extraordinary he was.

Earlier, she had looked down on Song Ye for being young, but after seeing more of him, she realized he was far more mature than she was.

Not to mention the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone she had absorbed, as well as the Immortal Herb that had evolved her Martial Soul—both had been bestowed by Song Ye.

Combined with Song Ye's Reward and Punishment ability, Dugu Yan had long wanted to submit to Song Ye.

It was only because of her pride that she refused to admit it. Coupled with her initial preconceptions, she still had some reservations.

Now, listening to her grandfather's sincere words and feeling the changes in her Martial Soul,

Dugu Yan ultimately let out a sigh.

She was not an evil person. How could she not understand the principle of repaying kindness?

After thinking for a moment, Dugu Yan nodded.

"Song Ye, thank you."

"Perhaps my grandfather was right. There was a reason he chose you."

"But I haven't known you for long. I still have reservations about immediately obeying you like my grandfather does."

"I think this ten-thousand-year Soul Ring you spoke of is too illusory. It goes against common sense, so it's difficult to trust."

"Besides, I don't even know what your Martial Soul is. How can I accept someone like you, a child?"

Dugu Yan spoke her mind. There was not the slightest hint of disdain or hostility in her words, only a sincere question.

Back at the Speed Clan, Song Ye had likewise revealed his Martial Soul only to Bai He and his grandson. Dugu Yan still did not know about it.

Dugu Yan still thought like an ordinary Soul Master, believing that a Soul Master's cultivation and Martial Soul were the most important things.

Hearing this, Song Ye chuckled softly.

"I thought it was something major."

"You've accepted my things, so naturally, you will be mine in the future."

"As for absorbing a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring ahead of time, that is even less difficult..."

As he spoke, Song Ye summoned his Martial Soul on the spot.

A crystalline, exquisite Imperial Seal slowly appeared in his hand. Then, three Soul Rings emerged—purple, purple, black.

With the appearance of the Imperial Seal Spirit and the Soul Rings, Dugu Bo and Bibi Dong remained fairly calm. But when Dugu Yan saw them, she was utterly terrified.

"Th-this..."

After only one glance, Dugu Yan immediately thought her eyes were playing tricks on her.

Two Thousand-Year Soul Rings and one Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring—how was that possible?

A Thousand-Year Soul Ring as the first ring and a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring as the third—was that the configuration of a normal person?

"A Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring!"

"How can your Soul Ring configuration be like this?!"

Dugu Yan cried out. Her delicate face was completely overcome with horror and shock.

The longer she looked, the more she realized there was not the slightest problem with them. She could only clearly sense the aura released by Song Ye's Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

Dugu Yan swallowed hard again and again.

"My heavens, I was thinking that a ten-thousand-year fourth ring was absolutely impossible... but you already have a ten-thousand-year third ring!"

"This is terrifying. It completely defies logic!"

"Wait, what is this Martial Soul of yours?!"

The next moment, she swiftly noticed the peculiarity of Song Ye's Martial Soul as well.

It looked like a stone, but upon closer inspection, she could sense an aura from the jade that made people want to submit.

When Dugu Yan used her Spiritual Power to observe it, she could even see the eight words: "By mandate of Heaven, may it last forever and prosper."

In an instant, she understood everything!

"Y-your Martial Soul is..."

"An Imperial Seal?! The Imperial Seal that symbolizes imperial authority?!"

Seeing this Martial Soul, the shock in Dugu Yan's heart was hundreds of times greater than when she saw the ten-thousand-year third ring.

She stared fixedly at Song Ye, her entire body nearly numb, unable to even move.

Seeing her reaction, Song Ye nodded lightly.

"Correct!"

"Now that things have come to this, is Miss Dugu willing to follow me?"

"So that's how it is..."

"So that's how it is!"

Dugu Yan sharply drew in a breath and looked at her grandfather.

Dugu Bo nodded, and only then did Dugu Yan completely understand.

Why her grandfather had willingly submitted to this nine-year-old child!

Why her grandfather had kept saying how extraordinary he was, and that even becoming his concubine would be beneath her!

Why this person had always exuded an aura that made people want to kneel!

Why, after Song Ye gave her a few rewards, she could not help wanting to submit to him!

It turned out her grandfather had known all along!

How could Song Ye be an ordinary nine-year-old Soul Master? He was the future Lord of Destiny!

A person who had awakened a Martial Soul representing imperial authority! What did that mean?

It meant that from the moment he was born, this person was destined to ascend the imperial throne!

It meant Song Ye's future was that of a king ordained by destiny!!

Dugu Yan was not a fool, much less someone who thought too highly of herself!

Only at this moment did she clearly grasp the truth and understand Song Ye's true worth.

She had already received many benefits from Song Ye, and her grandfather had already submitted to him.

If she wanted to go further and reach the pinnacle in the future, she could only rely on Song Ye!

At that thought, how could Dugu Yan still have any desire to resist?

She gritted her teeth and dropped to her knees without another word.

"Dugu Yan failed to recognize greatness. I beg the young master to forgive my offense!"

"Dugu Yan is no fool. If the young master is willing to accept me, I am willing to serve at your side for the rest of my life!!"