Chapter 12: Absorbing the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone!
"Why would you think they were enemies?"
For a moment, Bai Lu truly couldn't follow the little kitty's train of thought.
There were indeed conspiracy theories surrounding Tang Hao and Ah Yin, but he hadn't mentioned any of that.
As a native of this continent, shouldn't she have been moved to tears by such a love story that transcended race?
Clearly, Zhu Zhuqing had her own perspective as an outsider.
"This place is dark and damp. It's not suitable for plants to grow."
"Ordinary Blue Silver Grass would probably wither quickly here."
"If the Blue Silver Emperor is planted here, she can neither truly live nor truly die. Her cultivation speed would also be greatly reduced."
"If they truly loved each other, I don't understand why Tang Hao would imprison her here instead of planting her outside."
Her reasoning was clear and logical.
You actually thought this through?
Bai Lu stared at her in surprise. "Couldn't it have been for safety?"
"I didn't see any signs of soul beasts nearby. The valley outside should be safe."
Zhu Zhuqing continued calmly, "Even if it weren't safe, if he truly loved her, couldn't he have kept her by his side and personally protected her? Or entrusted her to the high-tier Blue Silver Grass to guard her?"
This kind of love felt too twisted. The little kitty's limited brain capacity truly couldn't comprehend it.
After hearing her analysis, the Blue Silver Emperor's grip around Zhu Zhuqing's wrist loosened slightly.
Its leaves drooped, as if saddened.
Even the lingering consciousness of Ah Yin seemed to waver—
'Brother Hao… why didn't you keep me by your side? Why didn't you send me to the Blue Silver King… why…'
Child, you're invincible!
Bai Lu examined the girl as if seeing her for the first time.
In this continent of romance, could she still think this rationally?
Perhaps after grinding monsters with him for so long, her IQ had finally reclaimed the high ground.
"Still… she really is pitiful…"
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the Blue Silver Emperor clutching her wrist and felt a trace of sympathy.
Regardless of whether the story was exactly as Bai Lu told it or whether there were hidden truths—
There was no doubt that Ah Yin had suffered the most.
"She is."
Bai Lu stepped behind her and asked leisurely,
"So… are you softening? Not planning to absorb the soul bone?"
As he spoke, he slowly raised his hand.
At this point, there was no turning back.
If Zhu Zhuqing dared to soften and refuse, he would knock her unconscious and take control himself—
Grab it and refine it immediately!
"No."
Zhu Zhuqing's expression turned cold as she shook her head decisively.
Pity was pity. But who in this world wasn't pitiful?
"When I struggled desperately to grow stronger in the Star Luo royal family, did anyone pity me?"
"When I was targeted, abandoned, hunted—did anyone pity me?"
She gently stroked the soul bone. "This is a hundred-thousand-year soul bone."
A full hundred thousand years.
This soul bone was a crucial piece in changing her fate.
Even if she truly were brainless, she would never abandon a hundred-thousand-year soul bone.
"Little Kitty, you've grown."
Bai Lu smiled, lowering his raised hand to gently pat her head instead.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't dodge but shot him a cold, speechless glance.
Did he really take her for some naïve fool?
Bai Lu looked at the Blue Silver Emperor and tossed the question back to her:
"Now that we have the soul bone, how should we deal with it?"
"…"
Zhu Zhuqing was silent for a moment before her eyes hardened.
"…Kill it."
Born in the Star Luo Empire, she was not indecisive.
Now that they had stolen the Blue Silver Emperor's soul bone, they had already formed a mortal grudge with the legendary Titled Douluo, who once killed a Spirit Hall Supreme Pontiff.
Better to eliminate future trouble now.
And perhaps she could also free this pitiful grass from suffering.
"Good idea."
Bai Lu's smile deepened.
"However, it's said the Blue Silver Emperor cannot truly be killed. Since we have a storage soul tool that can hold living beings, let's pack her up as well. She might be useful someday."
"Alright."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded after a brief thought.
She dug up the Blue Silver Emperor along with the mound of soil around its roots and stored it inside the soul tool.
Buzz—
The Blue Silver Grass brushed lightly against her hand. It did not resist, only conveying a wave of sorrow.
Zhu Zhuqing tucked the soul bone into her storage earring, quickly cleaning up all traces inside the cave.
When she finished, she didn't linger and immediately left.
"Send the clone south. You change your martial soul and run north."
Bai Lu returned to her spiritual sea and arranged the plan.
They had no way to constantly monitor Tang Hao.
Better to remain cautious.
"Mm."
With a thought, Zhu Zhuqing silently sped north.
Meanwhile, the clone strode south until its soul power was exhausted and it vanished into the wilderness.
"Ha…"
Zhu Zhuqing did not stop, running hundreds of li in one breath.
Only when night fell did she finally stop inside an extremely concealed mountain cave.
"It should be safe here. Even if Tang Hao discovers the soul bone was stolen, he won't reach us so quickly."
Bai Lu manifested again through the White Tiger clone, hands clasped behind his back.
"I'll guard you. Absorb the soul bone."
"Alright…"
After steadying her breathing, Zhu Zhuqing solemnly took out the iron box and removed the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone.
Even in the darkness, it glowed with a gentle blue-gold radiance, its life aura so dense it almost felt tangible.
She instinctively shuddered at the memory of fusing the Slaughter Skull.
"Relax. The Blue Silver Emperor soul bone contains immense life energy. Not only will it not hurt, but it will also feel comfortable."
Bai Lu reassured her. "The Slaughter Skull fusion hurt because I wanted you to retain more of my power. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been so painful."
"My body… I'll leave it to you."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded before sitting cross-legged and pressing the soul bone against her right leg.
In an instant, the soul bone transformed into a streak of blue-gold light, dissolving into pure energy and merging with her leg.
A cool sensation spread from her right leg throughout her entire body, like countless gentle streams nourishing every cell.
Her bones crackled as they became denser and sturdier.
Her muscle fibers reorganized, growing more flexible and powerful.
The meridians already strengthened by Bai Lu were widened several times over, and her capacity for soul power surged dramatically.
She could even feel her life force skyrocketing, as if she possessed endless vitality.
From Bai Lu's perspective, the girl's fair skin became even more radiant—
Soft and supple, like milk pudding.
The enhancement was like spring rain, nourishing silently.
Perhaps because she knew Bai Lu was guarding her—
The girl curled up slightly and drifted into sleep, completely at ease.
"Sleep. Have a good rest."
Bai Lu looked at her sleeping face, the corners of his lips lifting faintly.
"Mmm…"
She murmured in her sleep—
Unconsciously nuzzling against his chest and shifting into a more comfortable position.
The night deepened.
End of Chapter