Unfortunately, Tang Wulin did not buy it.
He speechlessly curled his lips.
"Are we doing this again? I remember telling you last time that no matter what, I could never completely think from the soul beasts' perspective. I was born human and raised by humans. What makes you think I would abandon humanity to help you?"
If he abandoned humanity and joined the soul beasts, how could he ever face Tang Ziran and his wife, who had adopted and raised him? How could he face Mu En, who had taught him countless things and principles? How could he face Huo Yutong, who had always stayed by his side?
He did sympathize with soul beasts, but asking him to stand against humanity and become a traitor to his own kind was out of the question.
Even if the Dragon God wanted to take back his power because of this, he could never betray humanity.
Gu Yue said unwillingly, "But you need to understand that this is the soul beasts' revenge. It is our rightful claim. What right do you have to stop us from taking revenge?"
Tang Wulin sighed.
"Gu Yue, perhaps you have learned many terms from human society, but I would advise you not to use them carelessly."
Just like how she had believed nine-year-old Tang Wulin might harbor improper thoughts toward eight-year-old Na'er, Tang Wulin realized that Gu Yue only had a half-baked understanding of many human concepts.
He said seriously, "Even if you truly are seeking revenge, that does not mean those of us you are taking revenge on should obediently stretch out our necks to be slaughtered. More importantly, is humanity really the reason soul beasts are heading toward extinction?"
Gu Yue and the soul beasts were all stunned. Then they asked with forced bravado, "What