Hearing Lu Yunzhou's words and looking toward the nearby cave, Qian Renxue's face lit up with joy. Once she recovered her composure, she limped toward the cave, her steps unsteady.
"Do you need me to help you? Be careful," Lu Yunzhou remarked, unable to suppress a grin as he watched her awkward yet amusing gait.
Qian Renxue's expression instantly soured, her eyes flashing with both grievance and disdain. With a sharp retort, she snapped, "A weasel wishing a chicken well! Lu, you bastard, you're up to no good!"
She glared at him accusingly and continued, "You said you'd support me last night. And now? Why am I limping today? Isn't it because you didn't let go or stop when I asked you to?!"
Her eyes brimmed with a mixture of frustration and lingering resentment. After all, embarking on a long journey the day after such an ordeal wasn't exactly considerate. Furthermore, he hadn't given her the chance to catch her breath, beg for mercy, or even retreat from the "battle" the night before. Naturally, it was impossible for her to feel kindly toward him.
Seeing her fury, Lu Yunzhou wisely chose not to argue further. It was clear that no explanation would calm her ire. Instead, he quietly followed as Qian Renxue hobbled toward the pitch-black, seemingly endless cave.
Meanwhile, deep within the cave, the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin, was resting. She suddenly sensed a disturbance outside. Realizing her subordinate, the Blue Silver King, had perished, her heart filled with shock and dread. Fear began to overwhelm her.
Ah Yin wanted to hide but had no place to do so. Rooted to the ground and bound by her cultivation limitations, she couldn't even move. Despair set in, leaving her with no choice but to await her fate.
"Brother Hao, where are you?" she thought desperately, her fear mounting. At that moment, she yearned for Tang Hao, her husband and the renowned Clear Sky Douluo, to save her from this impending doom. Without him, she feared this cave would become her grave.
Just as Qian Renxue was about to step into the cave, Lu Yunzhou's voice rang out behind her. "Xue'er, wait a moment."
Startled, she halted mid-step and turned to look at him. "What is it?" she asked impatiently.
The timing couldn't be worse—they were about to encounter a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast, the Blue Silver Emperor. Yet, Lu Yunzhou had stopped her. She couldn't help but feel suspicious, her brows furrowing tightly.
"What are you up to this time, you scoundrel?" she demanded, her tone sharp and wary.
Lu Yunzhou smirked at her accusation and replied earnestly, "If we want to truly retaliate against Tang Hao, simply capturing the Blue Silver Emperor isn't enough. I propose we control her and use her against him. The effect will be far more devastating."
His words left Qian Renxue stunned, her mind clouded with confusion. When she finally processed his suggestion, she asked, "Control her? How? And how would we use her to get back at Tang Hao?"
Lu Yunzhou chuckled at her cluelessness and tapped her forehead three times. Through a sound transmission, he explained his plan in detail.
Moments later, after hearing his proposal, Qian Renxue's face flushed with a mix of astonishment and indignation. "Lu, you bastard! You really live up to your reputation! Fine, we'll do it your way. But don't go overboard, or I'll find a way to bite you to death!"
"Alright, alright," Lu Yunzhou replied with a chuckle.
His plan to humiliate Tang Hao was simple yet diabolical—attack Tang Hao's pride. For a man like Tang Hao, whose status as the Clear Sky Douluo made him one of the most revered figures on the continent, pride was everything. The best way to avenge himself would be to tarnish that pride.
And what better way to do so than to place a metaphorical green hat on Tang Hao's head? Using the Blue Silver Emperor against him would be the ultimate insult.
"How will we accomplish this?" Qian Renxue had asked earlier.
Lu Yunzhou's answer was straightforward. First, a Transformation Pill to help the Blue Silver Emperor assume human form. Second, a Puppet Charm to strip her of free will and ensure absolute obedience.
With their plan decided, the two exchanged a glance before stepping into the dark, foreboding cave.
As they entered, a soft voice echoed from the depths. "Humans, do as you please. Kill me if you must. But know this—my husband is Tang Hao, the Clear Sky Douluo. If you harm me, you'll face his wrath."
The speaker was none other than the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin.
Lu Yunzhou had heard countless threats and declarations before. Each time, the outcome was the same: his enemies either perished by his hand or groveled at his feet. This time would be no exception.
"Tang Hao? That so-called Clear Sky Douluo? He's nothing but a clown, a mere ant in my eyes," Lu Yunzhou declared dismissively as he flashed forward, appearing directly before Ah Yin.
Hearing his disdainful words, an ominous feeling crept over Ah Yin. Tang Hao's name was legendary throughout the Douluo Continent, yet this human before her showed no fear, only contempt. It was clear he was no ordinary opponent.
"What... What do you want?" she stammered, her voice trembling with dread.
"What do I want? Take a guess," Lu Yunzhou replied with a sly grin as he produced a jet-black charm from his sleeve.
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