Faced with the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape's dangerously "friendly" gazes, Ji Yang broke into a light sweat, instinctively feeling a mountain of pressure bearing down on him.
If he hadn't known that the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape were Xiao Wu's dear little brothers-or perhaps her simps-he would have thought he was meeting her parents.
All he could say was that the presence of hundred-thousand-year soul beasts was far too imposing.
"Da Ming, Er Ming, what are you doing? Don't bully Xiao Yang!"
Xiao Wu seemed to notice something amiss and immediately planted her hands on her hips, scolding the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape as she stood up for Ji Yang.
This left the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape feeling rather wronged, and their sense that some punk had stolen their Sister Xiao Wu away grew even stronger.
"Run! They're hundred-thousand-year soul beasts!"
"The kings of the Star Dou Great Forest actually left the core region and came outside the forest together?!"
"Quick, notify Spirit Hall, the major sects, and the powerhouses of the two empires!"
"..."
Before the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape could say anything, the soul masters in the distance who noticed the disturbance began panicking.
They were either soul masters about to enter the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for soul rings or soul masters who had just fled from it.
Now that they saw two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts-the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape-blocking the way outside the Star Dou Great Forest, how could they not panic?
Without exaggeration, this was an unprecedented incident of enormous significance.
"Let's head back to the core region before we talk!"
Ji Yang spoke to Xiao Wu beside him.
"You're right!"
Xiao Wu, who had been about to scold the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape a little more, also noticed the commotion around them.
"Da Ming, Er Ming, let's return to the Lake of Life first. I'll explain why I came back once we're there!"
Xiao Wu spoke to the aggrieved Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape.
"All right!"
The Sky Azure Bull Python nodded.
Then he motioned for the Titan Giant Ape to bring Xiao Wu and Ji Yang along, preparing to return to the Lake of Life in the core region.
Although the Titan Giant Ape was somewhat reluctant to bring Ji Yang, he obediently picked up Xiao Wu and Ji Yang, one in each hand, and swiftly followed the Sky Azure Bull Python back to the Lake of Life.
Racing all the way, they soon arrived at the Lake of Life.
"Sister Xiao Wu, did something happen for you to come back so soon?"
"And who is this human?"
After setting Xiao Wu and Ji Yang down on the ground, the Titan Giant Ape immediately asked Xiao Wu about what had happened during her time away.
"Here's what happened-"
Xiao Wu promptly explained the whole story to her two dear little brothers, the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape.
She told them how she had met Ji Yang, what connection he had to her mother, and how he was the successor to a deity's legacy.
The last point received particular emphasis.
Naturally, the most important part of her explanation was the power of Ji Yang's Bagua Alchemy Furnace Martial Soul, this "god-given power," and its significance and importance to their Soul Beast Clan.
She also showed them her Soft Bone Rabbit soul spirit.
After hearing everything Xiao Wu had to say, the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape were both utterly astonished.
What followed was deep suspicion.
They did not doubt their Sister Xiao Wu. Rather, they wondered whether this human, Ji Yang, had cunningly deceived her.
Besides, even if Ji Yang truly was the successor to some deity's legacy, why would he genuinely devote himself so wholeheartedly to their Soul Beast Clan?
"I can more or less see your concerns and doubts, but the facts will speak for themselves. If you don't believe me, you can capture a few soul beasts and humans for a test. Then everything will become clear."
"As for why I'm helping you, aside from Aunt Rou being our family's benefactor and you being Xiao Wu's little brothers, I also hope you'll help me if I need it in the future."
"In that sense, we're helping each other! Helping the other soul beasts is just something that comes along with it."
Ji Yang said.
Unlike the innocent Xiao Wu, it was only natural for the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape to harbor doubts about him.
But as long as he could prove that he truly could help them, they would have no choice but to believe him.
"Also, our cooperation has another benefit for Xiao Wu and the two of you."
"As long as I successfully become a god in the future, I'll be able to revive Aunt Rou. Powerful deities can easily enter the Netherworld, where the souls of the dead go, find the soul they're looking for, and bring that person back to life."
"Of course, if most of Aunt Rou's lingering soul is still inside the soul ring she became, and it remains relatively intact, it might even be possible to revive her directly through her soul ring."
"If you don't believe me, I can swear on my martial soul and my life that everything I've said is true, and that I will definitely accomplish it in the future."
Before the Sky Azure Bull Python or Titan Giant Ape could speak, Ji Yang unleashed this "killing move."
His words were indeed true in the Douluo World. At least, the first part was certainly factual.
As for the latter part, as long as the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape were willing to believe him and help him, he was indeed willing to repay them in this way.
Swearing an oath to that effect was nothing to him.
There was just one thing that would be a little awkward once Ah Rou was revived: his lie about her having saved his family.
But when that time came, who would still care about that?
Whether it was Xiao Wu, the Sky Azure Bull Python, or the Titan Giant Ape, they would likely feel more speechless and exasperated than angry.
"Is that true, Xiao Yang?"
Xiao Wu was the first to cry out excitedly.
Ji Yang had never mentioned this to her before.
Now that she heard her mother might be revived, how could she not be excited?
If her previous goal had been to grow stronger, kill Bibi Dong, and avenge her mother...
Then now, her goal had undoubtedly become bringing her mother back to life.
Of course, if she could still kill Bibi Dong as planned, she remained determined to do so.
"It's true. I wouldn't lie to you about this, because I asked the deity who granted me my power. And I really will do this for you in the future."
Ji Yang stroked Xiao Wu's head and gave her his earnest assurance.
"I believe you, Xiao Yang!"
Looking at Ji Yang's resolute, earnest expression, how could Xiao Wu possibly doubt him?
Then she turned to the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape, her heart brimming with hope. "Da Ming, Er Ming..."
Although she had only called their names, her plea and expectations were written all over her face.
"Since you've gone that far, all right. We'll believe you, just as Sister Xiao Wu does."
The Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape exchanged a glance, then each sighed and nodded helplessly.
Although they still felt that this was somewhat unreliable and harbored a little doubt, Ji Yang had said so much and was even willing to swear an oath. They could only choose to trust him this once.
They only hoped that everything Ji Yang had said was truly genuine, and that he had not deceived them.
Besides, even if they did not believe Ji Yang and were unwilling to agree, they could not refuse Sister Xiao Wu's request. In the end, they would still give their consent.
Since the outcome was already set in stone, their opinions and views hardly seemed to matter.
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