Fu Ye's cheat was truly formidable. However, since his martial soul couldn't be changed again after binding, he simply upgraded his first martial soul to its maximum quality and then chose the overwhelmingly powerful Dragon God martial soul.
With the system's support, his strength stabilized at the 99th level Quasi-God. Otherwise, with his Dragon God Martial Soul and nine 990,000-year soul rings, he would have already ascended to godhood by now.
"Come out. There's no use hiding from me."
Fu Ye turned his gaze toward the massive tree entwined with blue-gold vines in the distance. His golden eyes seemed to pierce through everything.
"When did you notice me?"
A blue-gold figure stepped out from the ancient tree. Her graceful posture and soft voice made even the glowing blue silver grass around her seem dull in comparison.
Fu Ye froze for a moment upon seeing her, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Since I arrived."
He stood up slowly, observing the girl before him dressed in a blue-and-gold gown.
She was undoubtedly Ah Yin, the Blue Silver Emperor—future mother of Tang San, the Child of Destiny. Behind her, the phantom of the Blue Silver Emperor shimmered, confirming her identity.
[Character: Ah Yin]
[True Identity: Human form of 100,000-Year-Old Blue Silver Emperor]
[Current Level: 65 (Soul Emperor)]
"You're a strange human. Earlier, you were only a Soul Ancestor, yet now I can't even gauge your cultivation."
The girl took a step forward, the endless Blue Silver Emperor vines gently carrying her delicate feet toward Fu Ye.
"Oh? So you're not human?"
Looking at the innocent Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin, Fu Ye suddenly understood why Tang Hao, a man in his thirties, had managed to win her over.
"Ah? N-No! I'm human, just like you!"
As a mature 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor, she dared to speak so boldly because this was her territory. She didn't believe Fu Ye could see through her true form.
As for why she revealed herself… well, it wasn't just because Fu Ye was extremely good-looking and she wanted to know more about him.
(〃´▽｀〃)
"Alright, I was just teasing. I should leave now. Thanks for not disturbing my cultivation earlier."
Fu Ye flashed a dazzling smile, completely unaware of how lethal his system-enhanced looks—combined with that smile—were to girls.
The moment Ah Yin saw his smile, her mind went blank.
'He's leaving? The outside world is dangerous… Should I let him rest here a while longer?'
'No, no—he's a human, and humans are all bad!'
'But… he's so handsome! I really like him!'
Her cheeks flushed, steam practically rising from her head as she watched Fu Ye turn away.
"W-Wait… can I—?"
Fu Ye paused mid-step and glanced back. To his surprise, Ah Yin's favorability was skyrocketing.
[Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin's Favorability: 30%]
[Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin's Favorability: 50%]
[Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin's Favorability: 65%]
[Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin's Favorability: 75% (Is this… the flutter of first love?)]
"Can I… go with you?"
"Hmm? You want to come along?"
"Mmm!!"
"What's your name?"
"I'm Yin! And you?"
"Fu Ye."
…
Heaven Dou Empire, Imperial City
The city had stood for nearly a thousand years, enduring since the last Sea God's ascension.
The royal family, once devout believers of the Sea God, had long since abandoned their faith after the god's followers migrated away.
The streets bustled with endless streams of people. Among them, Fu Ye and his little follower Ah Yin moved through the crowd wearing masks.
Though their faces were hidden, their extraordinary aura still drew lingering gazes from passersby.
Ah Yin stared at everything with wide-eyed curiosity.
Fu Ye couldn't help but marvel—in the original story, the Blue Silver Emperor had been this naive upon first entering human society?
After a long walk, Fu Ye stopped before a restaurant.
"Juxiang Pavilion… It's been a while. I wonder if the old staff will recognize me like this."
He sighed, eyeing the elegantly decorated building.
"Ah Yin, want to try some delicious food? This place is mine."
"Mmm!!" She nodded eagerly.
Fu Ye couldn't help but label her as a sweet but airheaded girl.
"Hehe, Fu Ye is the best!"
Grinning, she latched onto his arm, dragging him inside. The warmth against his skin briefly distracted him, but a mischievous glint soon flickered in his eyes.
'Since I've kidnapped Ah Yin without realizing it, I can't let that old man Tang Hao take advantage again.'
'I'll find him a two-meter-tall female soul master instead—so Tang San can have a proper childhood.'
Patting Ah Yin's head, he led her in.
Juxiang Pavilion was a venture he'd started at thirteen, built from an abandoned structure he purchased cheaply.
He'd hired skilled chefs, then distributed shares—20% to the kitchen, 10% to the front desk, and kept 70% for himself.
Thanks to profit-sharing, the staff worked tirelessly. Fu Ye, meanwhile, played the hands-off boss, raking in monthly earnings that far surpassed his Spirit Hall stipend.
This was why he could wine and dine influential figures—connections that had shielded him from Yu Xiaogang's schemes for years.
Of course, he hadn't forgotten how Yu Xiaogang's bribes led to his half-year imprisonment, nearly costing his life. A forged resignation letter had kept the Spirit Hall oblivious to his disappearance.
But Fu Ye wasn't in a hurry for revenge. Death would be too merciful for Yu Xiaogang after years of torment. Right now, he just wanted a good meal—prison food had been unbearable.
"Xiao Li, have these ingredients prepared. Tell the kitchen to handle them carefully."
From his storage ring, he summoned rare ingredients: Thousand-Year Earth Dragon Tendons, Thousand-Year Green Vein Vine Core and Thousand-Year Golden Tuna Belly.
"You're Boss Fu! Don't worry—we haven't seen you in half a year, but leave it to us!"
Even masked, his golden eyes and voice were unmistakable.
"Good. My usual spot. Make it quick."
Xiao Li nodded, then glanced at Ah Yin clinging to Fu Ye's arm.
"Boss, she is…?"
Though masked, her ethereal grace was undeniable.
"Ask again, and you lose half a day's pay."
"Understood! Since the madam is visiting, Juxiang Pavilion won't disappoint!"
Xiao Li bolted to the kitchen, shouting, "The boss's wife is here!" to rally the staff.
Though naive, Ah Yin knew what "madam" meant.
Beneath her mask, her face burned crimson, steam practically whistling from her blue-gold hair.
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