Chapter 73: The Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone
Nuoding City, Holy Soul Village.
After returning from the Star Dou Forest, Xiao Yu and his group quickly headed back to Soto City to rendezvous with Asura, who had been recovering from injuries and keeping an eye on Tang Hao.
According to Asura, Tang Hao had only stayed in Soto City for three days before setting out towards the far west. From the direction he took, it seemed he was heading straight for the City of Slaughter.
This was unexpected for Xiao Yu. He had thought that before leaving, Tang Hao would certainly visit Nuoding City to see his wife. However, upon further consideration, Xiao Yu understood. Tang Hao was likely concerned that Xiao Yu had been monitoring him all along and, knowing the background of his conflict with the Spirit Hall, Tang Hao feared that visiting his wife might lead Xiao Yu to discover the secret of the hundred-thousand-year-old soul bone. Thus, he hardened his resolve and refrained from saying goodbye to his wife.
Unfortunately for Tang Hao, no matter how cautious he was, he couldn't escape Xiao Yu's schemes.
"Young Master, it's just ahead!"
A handsome man with long, flowing hair and a white rose pinned to his chest stopped in front of a waterfall cascading down like a hanging river. He turned to Xiao Yu and spoke.
This man was none other than Aphrodite, the Golden Saint of Pisces.
Although Aphrodite was among the weaker Golden Saints of the Twelve Palaces and was often mocked as part of the "Seafood Duo," he possessed an ability that none of the other Golden Saints had: the power to communicate with plants.
Since Tang Hao hadn't gone to Holy Soul Village, it was impossible to track him to find the whereabouts of the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone. With Plan A failing, Xiao Yu quickly switched to his backup plan, sending word to his sect to have Aphrodite head to Holy Soul Village to meet him.
Although the Blue Silver Emperor had sacrificed all her cultivation to Tang Hao, leaving only a seed that Tang Hao had replanted, she was still a queen. There was a significant difference between her and ordinary Blue Silver Grass.
After arriving at Holy Soul Village, Aphrodite quickly located her hiding place with the guidance of the surrounding plants.
"Let's go in!"
Xiao Yu nodded, his martial soul silently attaching to him as a pair of black wings spread from his back. Taking Ye Lingling's hand, he said, "Hold on tight!"
Ye Lingling nodded, wrapping her arms around Xiao Yu's waist, and said, "Brother Xiao Yu, let's go!"
"Hey, what about me?"
Huo Wu couldn't help but shout when she saw this.
"Figure out a way yourself. You're a Soul Ancestor; this little challenge shouldn't be too hard for you."
Xiao Yu didn't pause, flapping his wings and accelerating straight into the waterfall, leaving behind a casual remark for Huo Wu.
"You..."
Huo Wu stomped her foot in frustration and leaped up. Her martial soul was purely fire-attribute, which was heavily restricted in this environment. Therefore, she didn't summon her martial soul but instead used her soul power to enhance herself, jumping from stone to stone.
Actually, I could have carried you up!
Aphrodite looked at Huo Wu, who was already jumping upwards, and swallowed the words he hadn't yet spoken, then followed her up.
They passed through a slightly dark and damp cave and reached the end, where a hidden space revealed itself—a secret chamber about ten square meters in size.
With the advantage of knowledge from the original work, Xiao Yu walked quickly to the stone wall, feeling around and tapping with his fingers to find the hollow spot. Once he located the target, he punched without hesitation, breaking through the surface layer of stone and retrieving the lead box containing the Blue Silver Emperor's right leg soul bone.
"Brother Xiao Yu, what is this?"
Ye Lingling couldn't help but ask curiously. It seemed that all of Xiao Yu's plans and arrangements since leaving Nine Star Hall had been leading up to this moment.
Huo Wu, who had just caught up, also craned her neck to look. She was equally curious but, because Xiao Yu always seemed to criticize her, she chose not to speak since Ye Lingling had already asked.
Xiao Yu smiled slightly and opened the lead box. An overwhelming surge of soul power burst out from within, causing both Huo Wu and Ye Lingling to instinctively take two steps back.
Here's the translation of the provided text, with attention to the meaning and tone:
"This is… a soul bone!"
Feeling the surge of soul power, Huo Wu exclaimed, "And it's a soul bone with considerable age!"
Xiao Yu nodded toward Huo Wu, "Correct, a hundred-thousand-year-old Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone!"
"A hundred thousand years!"
Both Huo Wu and Ye Lingling widened their eyes and gaped in astonishment.
They had seen hundred-thousand-year-old soul bones before. Not long ago, a left arm soul bone had been harvested from the Titan Giant Ape, but that soul bone was only obtained after three Title Douluo and one near-Title Douluo exerted all their strength. The difficulty of that endeavor was unimaginable.
But now, in the remote and desolate mountain forests of Holy Soul Village, they had obtained a soul bone, one that could be considered a supreme treasure, with almost no effort. How could the two girls not be shocked?
Xiao Yu took the blue-gold glowing right leg bone out of the box and said to Ye Lingling, "Lingling, do you remember the gift I mentioned before we left?"
Ye Lingling, in disbelief, pointed at the soul bone in Xiao Yu's hand. Her small mouth was open wide enough to fit an egg, "Brother Xiao Yu, is… is this the gift you were going to give me?"
"Of course!"
Xiao Yu said as he handed the right leg bone to Ye Lingling, "The Blue Silver Emperor is the queen of plant-type soul beasts, with a primary attribute of life. Aside from the Blue Silver Emperor's son, you are the most suited to this soul bone!"
"Brother Xiao Yu, thank you!"
Overwhelmed with excitement, Ye Lingling threw herself into Xiao Yu's arms, resting her head on his chest, and wrapped her arms tightly around his waist. It was unclear when this support-type girl gained such strength.
"Silly girl, quickly absorb this soul bone!"
Xiao Yu gently patted her head and said softly, "A hundred-thousand-year-old soul bone is a supreme treasure. It can greatly enhance your physique and speed up your cultivation. The sooner you absorb it, the more benefits it will bring."
"Okay!"
Ye Lingling, realizing her overreaction, blushed deeply. With her naturally introverted personality, she responded in a barely audible voice as she released her hold on Xiao Yu, took the soul bone from him, and walked to the side to start absorbing it.
Watching Ye Lingling begin to absorb the soul bone, Xiao Yu moved over to the newly regrown Blue Silver Emperor.
Sensing the presence of an outsider, the slender branches and leaves of the Blue Silver Emperor began to tremble.
What should be done with this Blue Silver Emperor?
Xiao Yu fell into deep thought.
Should he consider reviving her, and in the future, personally betray Tang Hao, becoming the stepfather of Tang Shenwang? Just thinking about it was thrilling.
However, Xiao Yu quickly snapped back to reality. First, he wasn't capable of mobilizing the life force of Blue Silver Grass like Tang San, converting it into the energy needed to restore the Blue Silver Emperor. Even if he did revive Ah Yin, her son and husband were on the other side; unless she lost her mind, she wouldn't betray Xiao Yu.
Should he destroy her?
Xiao Yu thought for a moment and dismissed the idea. The Blue Silver Emperor was pitiful enough, reduced to a mere pawn in someone else's scheme—her husband became a spirit ring, and her son was possessed by another.
Since he had taken her soul bone, he felt he owed her a favor, so he decided to spare her. After all, as a mere plant, she wouldn't be able to tell Tang Hao anything.
(End of Chapter)
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