While Tang Hao kept Tang Wulin busy with question after question, Ah Yin rose with a smile and warmly took Gu Yue's hand. "Gu Yue, come, keep Grandma company for a little while."
Gu Yue obediently stood and followed Ah Yin outside the wooden cottage to a patch of blue silver grass.
In the darkness, moonlight flowed like water over Ah Yin's still youthful, beautiful face. She released Gu Yue's hand, her expression suddenly turning solemn. Looking straight at Gu Yue with her clear eyes, she asked softly, "Gu Yue, there's something Grandma would like to confirm."
Something stirred in Gu Yue's heart. She had a vague idea of what Ah Yin wanted to ask, but merely lowered her eyes slightly and said softly, "Please go ahead, Grandma."
Ah Yin took a deep breath, a trace of reverence and curiosity in her voice. "Are you... really the Silver Dragon King?"
Gu Yue did not conceal it. She raised her head, a silver glow flashing through her eyes—a faint manifestation of the Dragon God's majesty. She nodded gently, her voice cool yet respectful. "Yes, Grandma. My true form is indeed the Silver Dragon King."
Upon receiving confirmation, Ah Yin showed little alarm. Instead, she seemed relieved. Looking at Gu Yue, she sighed. "No wonder... no wonder Linlin was drawn to you. You're the Soul Beast Co-Ruler. That status... is extraordinary indeed."
She paused, then abruptly changed the subject, bringing up something even more secret. "In principle, all soul beasts should respectfully address you as 'Supreme Lord.' But there seems to be an exception."
Ah Yin pointed at the blue silver grass swaying in the breeze at their feet and smiled. "Take us plant-type soul beasts, for example. Although we also honor you as our co-ruler, deep within our bloodlines, we actually