Hearing Oscar's words, Tang San was filled with gratitude. He no longer knew how to repay all the kindness Oscar had shown him.
He could only remember this favor deep in his heart and repay it little by little in the future.
Oscar sighed. "A hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and spirit bone are indeed enough to make anyone do anything."
Tang Hao looked ashamed. "It was all my fault for not protecting A Yin back then. Otherwise, she wouldn't have…"
Oscar suddenly paused. "Uncle Tang, Aunt A Yin's true form is the Blue Silver Emperor, but as far as I know, there's only one Blue Silver Emperor on the entire continent, right?"
Tang Hao nodded. "A Yin told me back then that there can be only one emperor at a time. A new one can only appear when the old one dies."
"You're asking this because you've seen a Blue Silver Emperor?"
Oscar nodded. "Yes, and what's even stranger is that this Blue Silver Emperor has only cultivated for just over ten years but already possesses the emperor's bloodline. Could it be related to Aunt A Yin's bloodline?"
Tang Hao's heart skipped a beat. A Blue Silver Emperor with just over ten years of cultivation? Besides A Yin, who else could it be? A Yin had told him herself she was the only Blue Silver Emperor.
Hadn't A Yin been taken away by the Spirit Hall? How could Oscar have seen her?
A glimmer of hope rose in Tang Hao's heart. Could it be that the people from the Sword Sect intercepted those who stole A Yin and her spirit bone from the Spirit Hall?
Tang Hao said helplessly, "Back then, A Yin and I were hunted by the Spirit Hall and had nowhere left to run. In the end, she sacrificed herself to help me become a Title Douluo. I gravely injured Qian Xunji and two other Title Douluos before fleeing with Tang San to Holy Soul Village to hide."
"The seed A Yin left behind, I planted deep within the mountains near Holy Soul Village."
"But when I returned over three years ago, A Yin was gone, and there were even taunting words carved into the stone wall."
Oscar asked, "Was it the people from the Spirit Hall?"
Tang Hao's eyes flickered as he nodded. "Yes."
Oscar continued, "Besides that Blue Silver Emperor, was there also a hundred-thousand-year right leg bone?"
Tang Hao stood up abruptly. "Xiao Ao, is A Yin really with you?"
Oscar smiled bitterly. "If all these details match, then the Blue Silver Emperor we found might truly be Aunt A Yin."
Oscar explained, "Back then, my teacher and I were heading to the Sunset Forest to find Grandpa Dugu when we met a Spirit Hall soul master on the way. I noticed that his Blue Silver Emperor was unusual and tried to trade with him."
"My teacher didn't reveal his strength, so that man got greedy and attacked. Teacher killed him with a single sword strike, and we took his soul tool and the Blue Silver Emperor."
"Later, we found a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone inside the soul tool. I didn't think much of it at the time, but now that I've heard what you said, Uncle Tang, I believe that Blue Silver Emperor was Aunt A Yin."
Tang Hao was trembling with excitement. A Yin,it had to be his A Yin.
Who would have thought that through a strange twist of fate, Oscar had saved her! The Tang family owed Oscar more and more.
Tang Hao asked eagerly, "Where is A Yin now?"
Oscar replied, "The Blue Silver Emperor is currently in the ancestral land's medicine garden. Sister Ye is in charge of tending it. I even once thought of refining that Blue Silver Emperor into a pill to help Tang San evolve his Blue Silver Grass bloodline."
"Looking back now, it's fortunate I didn't do that. Otherwise, I would have committed a terrible sin!"
Hearing this, both Tang Hao and Tang San let out sighs of relief, though they were also frightened by the thought.
If Oscar had really refined A Yin into a pill and given it to Tang San, wouldn't that mean…
Tang San didn't dare imagine it. The thought of consuming his own mother,it was utterly monstrous.
Oscar reassured them. "Uncle Tang, don't worry. Aunt A Yin is perfectly fine and thriving in the ancestral land's medicine garden. By now, her cultivation should have reached several decades."
Tang Hao was shocked. "How could she have grown so fast?"
Oscar smiled. "The ancestral medicine garden is a blessed place filled with countless treasures. Plants there grow more than ten times faster than elsewhere."
Hearing this, Tang San's eyes flickered with thought.
Tang Hao was filled with excitement. If such a blessed place truly existed, wouldn't that mean A Yin had a chance to fully regrow her form?
"Xiao Ao, can I see A Yin?" Tang Hao asked emotionally.
Oscar looked troubled. "Uncle Tang, I really can't decide that. The ancestral land is a top secret place. Even Sister Ye went through great difficulty to come out. It's nearly impossible for outsiders to enter."
Tang Hao's expression turned disappointed, but he understood. After all, the ancestral land was the Sword Sect's core secret.
He thought for a moment. "Then, could you bring A Yin out? I'm willing to exchange a spirit bone to have her returned."
Oscar quickly helped Tang Hao sit down. "Uncle Tang, you're being too serious. Since Aunt A Yin is your wife, I'll tell my father and have her returned without asking for anything in return."
"Also, speaking of spirit bones, I owe you an apology."
Tang Hao froze for a moment, then realized Oscar must be referring to the spirit bone A Yin left behind. Oscar, not knowing the truth at the time, must have already absorbed it.
Tang Hao felt regretful but said nothing. As long as A Yin was alive, that was what mattered most.
Oscar continued slowly. "I didn't know Aunt A Yin's identity at the time, so I gave the spirit bone to my girlfriend, Dugu Yan. She has already absorbed it."
"I can't return it, but I can offer a ten-thousand-year spirit bone as compensation."
Seeing Oscar's apologetic expression, Tang Hao quickly waved his hand. "Xiao Ao, you don't need to do that. It's not your fault. That spirit bone was meant for Tang San, but it was stolen by the Spirit Hall. You have nothing to do with that."
"There's no need for compensation. You've already helped us so much. How could we possibly accept anything from you?"
Tang San added, "Yes, Senior Oscar, Father is right. It wasn't your fault, and since Sister-in-law has already absorbed it, it rightfully belongs to her."
Though Tang San still longed for a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone, he knew this wasn't the time.
Besides, the bone had been unclaimed back then,Oscar owed them nothing.
Oscar looked at the two of them, feeling moved. "In that case, I'll make sure to bring Aunt A Yin back to you."
Tang San said, "Father, since Mother can recover faster in the Sword Sect's ancestral land, shouldn't we let her stay there for now?"
"When we've avenged ourselves on the Spirit Hall and found a safe place for her to grow, we can bring her back then."
Tang Hao froze, then realized his son was right.
He had been too emotional earlier. Now that he thought about it, the Sword Sect's ancestral land was indeed the safest and most suitable place for A Yin. No other location could compare.
And the Sword Sect had always treated them selflessly. How could he possibly doubt them?
Tang Hao sighed. "You're right, Xiao San. Even if I can't see A Yin for now, knowing she's well is enough."
"Xiao Ao, please take care of her for us. I won't let your sect suffer any losses in the future."
Oscar smiled. "You're too polite, Uncle Tang. I'll make sure she's well cared for. Don't worry."
Tang Hao cupped his hands. "Thank you, Oscar."
Oscar waved him off, already having prepared this story long ago. His goal was to tie Tang Hao firmly to the Sword Sect as a powerful ally.
It wasn't a perfect lie, but they couldn't find any flaws in it. After all, the so-called Spirit Hall soul master never existed.
As for A Yin, Oscar had used a clone with a different martial spirit,so even if Tang Hao tried communicating with her, he'd never notice.
Whatever they imagined afterward, Oscar didn't care.
He simply sighed. "Fate truly works in mysterious ways."
Both Tang Hao and Tang San were deeply moved. Tang Hao had thought he would never see A Yin again, yet hope had appeared where there was none.
If only he'd come to the Sword Sect sooner.
To Tang Hao, A Yin was like his second life. Oscar saving her made him eternally grateful.
The only one saddened was Xiao Wu, since her mother had become one of Bibi Dong's spirit rings and bones, making reunion impossible.
After some conversation, Oscar finally left around sunset.
After he left, Tang Hao said seriously to Tang San, "Xiao San, you possess twin martial spirits. Even if you can't catch up to Oscar in the short term, your achievements will surpass mine and perhaps even reach our ancestor's level."
"Whether to repay Oscar's kindness or to take revenge on the Spirit Hall, you must work even harder."
Tang San nodded firmly. "Don't worry, Father. I'll follow Senior Oscar's path and become a powerful soul master. We'll accomplish everything we set out to do."
Tang Hao nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Xiao Wu. "Xiao Wu, I can guess what Oscar's been planning for you. He probably wants to see if you can break past level one hundred."
"If a transformed soul beast can truly reach that realm, his theory about cooperation between humans and soul beasts may make great progress. So you must also keep working hard."
Xiao Wu nodded seriously. "I will."
…
Seven days passed quickly. Three days earlier, Xue Qingluan had arrived in Heaven Dou City. On the morning of July 7th, Gai Yue led the wedding procession there to bring the bride back.
Along the way, red envelopes and wedding candies were everywhere. Countless people celebrated the Sword Sect's grand event.
By the time they returned to the sect, it was nearly noon. Dugu Bo, Meng Shu, Zhao Tianxiang, Yang Wudi, Bai He, Niu Gao, and others had all come to congratulate them in person.
Dugu Bo even acted as host for the ceremony. The old man was truly happy to see Gai Yue find his beloved.
Almost every major power on the continent attended.
The Spirit Hall, both empires, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, the Elephant Armored Sect, the Holy Dragon Sect,all sent representatives.
After the ceremony, Gai Yue and Xue Qingluan toasted everyone one by one. Whether sincere or not, all guests smiled and offered blessings.
The Spirit Hall sent Chrysanthemum Douluo. The Heaven Dou Empire was represented by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, while the Star Luo Empire sent not Davis but Dai Mubai,accompanied by Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun.
The Star Luo emperor knew of Dai Mubai's close friendship with Oscar, so it was a smart diplomatic move.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect came with Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong, with Gu Rong guarding the sect and Sword Douluo protecting Ning Fengzhi.
Chen Xin had also missed Gai Yue, his fellow sword enthusiast and close friend.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's master Yu Yuanzhen came with his grandson Yu Tianheng. Their trade with the Sword Sect for 300 Dark Devilgod Tiger Whip Sausages had strengthened ties greatly.
All the sects sent either their leaders or top heirs, each hoping to build ties with the Sword Sect's young master,an invaluable connection for the future.
Oscar and Dugu Yan were among the groomsmen and bridesmaids. Dugu Yan had come with Shui Bing'er from Yuexuan three days earlier and returned with the wedding team that morning.
As Gai Yue and Xue Qingluan made their rounds offering toasts, Oscar and Dugu Yan followed behind, carrying wine and symbolic snacks like peanuts and longans, wishing the couple early children.
By the time the toasts ended, nearly two hours had passed. Both Gai Yue and Xue Qingluan's faces were flushed,they had drunk plenty, without using spirit power to resist the alcohol.
Afterward, Oscar, Dugu Yan, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Tai Long, and others gathered at several tables. The younger generation drank and chatted happily.
It had been over a year since they last met. Ma Hongjun missed Oscar dearly, as well as Ning Rongrong. He hadn't been able to visit her, and the two had kept in touch only by letters.
Now, thanks to Gai Yue and Xue Qingluan's wedding, everyone was joyfully reunited.
Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er also sat at the round table. From that day on, they were officially part of the Sword Sect and were welcomed into the younger generation's circle.
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