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In the original storyline, the Blue Silver King treated Tang San kindly because Ah Yin had been missing for so long.
Thus, even though Tang San was a "half-breed" of human and grass, as long as he carried the bloodline of their Blue Silver Emperor—the strongest bloodline in their clan—this offered hope for its continuation. The Blue Silver King could overlook the longstanding animosity between spirit beasts and humans to help Tang San awaken his bloodline.
However, now the Blue Silver King had nearly been beaten to death and learned that their Blue Silver Emperor had married a human.
Even worse, she had given birth to a child with him, diluting their noblest bloodline and passing it to their mortal enemy, humanity. How could this not make it furious?
If one were to describe the Blue Silver King's current mood, it would be something like: 'You're really living rent-free in my head!'
The more the Blue Silver King thought about it, the angrier it became. Its gnarled old face twisted grotesquely, as if transforming into an indescribable monster.
The Blue Silver Emperor knew she was in the wrong but still weakly muttered:
"Xiao Lan, Ah Hao and I truly love each other."
This blatant "love-struck brain" statement made Ye Wen and Dugu Bo cringe, and it only fueled the Blue Silver King's rage further.
"Enough, Blue Silver Emperor! What do you think our clan is? Is this the mindset fitting for the ruler of the Blue Silver Grass clan? If these humans hadn't attacked us today, I wouldn't have known about all the reckless things you've done. Are you happy seeing our Blue Silver Grass clan forever remain at the bottom of this continent?"
(A/N: Throughout the four series of Douluo, the Blue Silver Grass has almost always been at the bottom. Though occasionally Tang San's bloodline pops up to promote the Blue Silver Emperor, no one genuinely cares about the survival of the Blue Silver Grass. It also seems no other Blue Silver Kings have appeared since.)
Being scolded like this, even though Ah Yin was kind-hearted, she couldn't suppress her growing anger and quietly retorted:
"Enough, Xiao Lan. You keep talking about duty, duty, but becoming the Blue Silver Emperor wasn't something I ever wanted. If you're so eager to revive our clan, then go do it yourself! Why do you always drag me into it? All I want is to live freely and happily!"
"You… you… YOU!!!" The Blue Silver King was so enraged that it couldn't find words.
Ye Wen had lost interest in this melodramatic scene. Although some high-level spirit beasts were given titles like "King" or "Emperor," very few actually unified their species or achieved dominance over a region.
To put it bluntly, spirit beasts weren't exactly known for their intelligence or understanding of power structures, let alone lofty concepts like nations or ethnic identity.
But the irresponsible remarks from the Blue Silver Emperor were truly disheartening. It was like raising a precious daughter for years, only for her to turn out to be a love-obsessed fool who runs off with some random guy.
Still, Ye Wen gleaned some interesting insights from the Blue Silver Emperor's words. For instance, Ah Yin's Blue Silver Emperor bloodline had awakened unconsciously, likely similar to the birth of a variant spirit beast like the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. After all, mutations occasionally occurred among spirit beasts.
From the Blue Silver King's fighting style, it was clear that both the Blue Silver King and the Blue Silver Emperor relied on the Blue Silver Domain to channel energy from surrounding Blue Silver Grass during battles. Even after receiving such support from the Blue Silver Grass clan, Ah Yin could still spout such thoughtless nonsense—it was a textbook case of moral deficiency.
Reflecting on this, Ye Wen recalled what he had learned in primary academy.
Hmm…
Well, morality wasn't exactly a subject taught in academies. Aside from soul master cultivation techniques and some knowledge about spirit beasts, the rest was basic education. Most commoners didn't have access to learning how to read and write, and while they were taught these skills, they were also indoctrinated with lessons about the empire's hierarchy to instill reverence for the nobility.
Under such an educational system, a hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beast that took human form, especially if spoiled a bit, might well become someone like Xiao Wu—a troublemaker with a sharp tongue and a love-struck mind.
Ye Wen thought further. The Blue Silver Emperor had met Tang Hao and the others when she was around twenty.
Growing up without parents in such an environment, with teachers who didn't teach gratitude or filial piety, naturally the Blue Silver Emperor lacked any sense of indebtedness. However, her subconscious kept her gentle and kind, and combined with her delicate features, she remained quite charming.
After all, people tend to follow their hearts based on appearances. Beneath this glamorous exterior, the Blue Silver Emperor was ultimately a naive, simple-minded girl.
Seeing the Blue Silver King grow increasingly angry and ready to continue arguing with the Blue Silver Emperor, Ye Wen raised his hand to stop them.
This kind of drama, devoid of moral values, was bound to stir emotions, so Ye Wen decided not to watch any longer.
"Enough, Blue Silver King. Arguing about this now is meaningless. And when enough time passes, the Blue Silver Emperor will naturally let go of her attachment to this era and reevaluate her relationship with the clan.
Besides, I've suddenly grown curious. Blue Silver King, would you like to evolve into a Blue Silver Emperor and personally guide the development of the Blue Silver Grass clan?"
This new topic instantly caught Dugu Bo's attention, and the Blue Silver King gradually calmed down from its fury.
The proposal undoubtedly intrigued the Blue Silver King, but it could only respond with frustration:
"Foolish human, only one Blue Silver Emperor can exist on a single continent. This is an unbreakable rule passed down through our clan's ancient traditions. Not even cultivating me to the hundred-thousand-year level in the future could change that."
Ye Wen chuckled dismissively.
"That's not necessarily true, Blue Silver King. Setting aside other possibilities for now, what if I moved the Blue Silver Emperor to a remote island far from the Douluo Continent? In that case, could you, as the Blue Silver King, potentially evolve into a Blue Silver Emperor?"
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The Blue Silver King's eyes first grew confused, then widened in shock. Good heavens, could this kid really be a genius? It seemed feasible!
But soon, the Blue Silver King thought of Tang San, who carried the Blue Silver Emperor's bloodline. Danger flickered in its eyes.
As the saying goes, obstructing someone's path was akin to killing their parents. Moreover, Tang San was just a weed. If this plan worked, it certainly wouldn't be pleased to see the coveted position of Blue Silver Emperor snatched away by a human.
Meanwhile, though the Blue Silver Emperor was naive, she also realized this possibility and looked somewhat panicked.
"Xiao Lan, what are you planning? I'm warning you—don't you dare lay a hand on Xiao San! He's my child!"
The Blue Silver King sneered disdainfully. So what if its intentions had been seen through?
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