The Silver Dragon King looked at Gu Xuan with a cold face, her expression carrying a hint of shame and indignation. Since her birth, this was the first time someone had flirted with her using words.
Exhaling slightly, the Silver Dragon King spoke. "Practically speaking, there is nothing wrong with what you said. Whether soul beast or human, once power reaches a certain height, the biological difference between them can be ignored. As gods, we no longer need to worry about the boundaries of species."
As her words fell, she looked at Gu Xuan warily. "However, I warn you. Although you are now the Emperor, if you try to force yourself on me, I will never agree."
"Of course, if... if I develop feelings for you in the future, then joining with you would naturally be no problem. After all, whether for the soul beast race or myself, uniting with you is a decent choice..."
As the Silver Dragon King spoke, she seemed to be thinking seriously. But before she could finish, Gu Xuan spoke softly. "Although I love beauty, I am not one for coercion. I understand your current predicament and will not force you."
Hearing Gu Xuan's words, the Silver Dragon King breathed a sigh of relief, yet an inexplicable emotion seemed to sprout within her.
But Gu Xuan was not finished. He continued. "However, since you cannot satisfy me in that matter, I have one small request."
The Silver Dragon King's expression became complex. So, you were waiting for this all along? She wanted to refuse. This man was playing mind games, using a strategic retreat to make her agree to his real condition. Perhaps that whole talk about joining with her was just a setup for this final request.
Thinking of this, while she was relieved that she wouldn't have to give herself to him yet, she was also inexplicably angry because this man had manipulated her simple romantic thoughts.
She let out a cold snort. "Tell me then. What is the request? As long as it isn't excessive, I will grant it."
She didn't refuse. After all, he had played his cards so well; refusing now would be disrespectful.
Gu Xuan did not stand on ceremony. After all that preparation, wasn't it for this very request?
"I want that big worm. I will use it as the foundation for my final soul ring. Combined with the energy of the Two Dragon Kings, the power of my last ring will surpass all gods."
The Silver Dragon King's heart skipped a beat. She had feared he would ask for this, and the man truly did want that million-year iceworm.
She sneered. "Heh. 'Joining with me,' 'breeding a powerful bloodline'... To get this iceworm, Your Majesty has truly discarded his persona. Pretending to want me, only to be after the iceworm after all..."
Gu Xuan smiled slightly. "Just say if you'll give it or not."
"Bah, hypocrite." The Silver Dragon King grumbled, then said. "That iceworm is a vital part of my current recovery. If you want it, what will you give in exchange?"
Gu Xuan gave a helpless smile. "Don't be so stingy. Haven't I said? Once I achieve Godhood, I will restore your origin and take you to the God Realm."
The Silver Dragon King curled her lip. "What if you fail? I would lose my backup plan entirely."
Gu Xuan scoffed. "So you're that cautious? Even Zi Ji isn't afraid; she sacrificed herself to Rongrong directly. What are you afraid of?"
"Zi Ji has her own thoughts, but I am the Ruler of Soul Beasts. I must consider every decision for my race. If you are gone, with the strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, the Douluo Continent won't fall into chaos. But if I lose my backup and you fail, the soul beast race will truly have no way out. I trust you, but I don't trust other humans. They don't have a heart like yours."
Gu Xuan laughed. "It seems you trust me quite a bit. Can't you just trust me a little more?"
The Silver Dragon King shook her head. "I cannot."
"Sigh." Gu Xuan sighed. It seemed the soft approach wouldn't work; he had to play hardball.
He said solemnly. "At this stage, there is no turning back. You can only believe in me. And I firmly believe I won't fail. Although that iceworm isn't strictly necessary, with it, our future will be even brighter."
"Oh, right." Gu Xuan paused. "I wasn't intentionally flirting with you. This human body of yours is quite attractive to me. If you are willing to give me the iceworm, I will truly marry you. A formal marriage, with all the proper rites."
"..."
The Silver Dragon King was speechless. She suspected he was just trying to trick her again because words weren't working. While she didn't have those feelings for him, Gu Xuan was indeed an excellent choice.
Besides, Gu Xuan was right. Since she had boarded his ship, she had no choice. Given his current achievements, the chance of failure in the future was slim. Furthermore, while that million-year iceworm was a good energy source, its help in restoring her origin was only so much.
Thinking this, she glared at him. "You are an Emperor. Your words are like gold. Aren't you afraid that constantly using such words to deceive me will damage your imperial prestige if it gets out?"
"My words are my bond. When have I ever deceived you? If I say a formal marriage, I mean a formal marriage!" Gu Xuan said. "So, will you give it or not?"
"I will!"
Gu Xuan chuckled, losing the majesty of the Sun Moon Emperor. He couldn't help but grab the Silver Dragon King's delicate hand, saying happily. "Don't worry, I won't let you lose out. Once I achieve Godhood, I'll restore your origin and let you be Number Eight."
The Silver Dragon King pulled her hand back and rolled her eyes. She asked in confusion. "What is Number Eight?"
Gu Xuan explained. "The formal marriage."
No matter how naive she was, she understood what he meant. The man already had seven wives, and she was the designated eighth...
"Get out!" she shouted crossly.
Gu Xuan wasn't angry. After all, he had started the flirting. He replied. "I'm about to break through to Rank 98 soon. Keep the worm here for now; I'll come for it later. Sorry for disturbing your rest today. I'll make it up to you later."
With that, Gu Xuan exited the room. As he walked out, he saw Di Tian standing by the door with his head tilted, looking at the Skydream Iceworm as if he were trying to hear through the walls.
"Ahem." Gu Xuan cleared his throat. "Take good care of your Lord. Don't let her get too angry."
Di Tian looked at Gu Xuan strangely. Since he hadn't heard the final "Get out!", he thought Gu Xuan and his Lord were having a grand time! If they were chatting so happily, why would she be angry?
Inside the room, the Silver Dragon King watched Gu Xuan's departing back and clenched her fists. "Just you wait! You rogue!! I will never let you have your way so easily!!!"
(End of Chapter)
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