Chapter 299: Will You Give It or Not?

The Silver Dragon King stared at Gu Xuan's frosty face tinged with a bit of shame and indignation; since her birth, this was the first time anyone had verbally teased her.

She let out a slight breath and said, "Actually, what you said is not problematic at all, because whether it's a soul beast or a human, when their power reaches a certain height, the species distinction between them can be ignored; as gods, we no longer need to worry about species boundaries."

After speaking, the Silver Dragon King warily looked at Gu Xuan: "But I warn you, although you are now a Great Emperor, if you try to use force against me, I will never agree."

"Of course, if… if I develop feelings for you in the future, then being with you would naturally be fine, after all, whether from the perspective of the soul beast clan or myself, being with you is a good choice…"

While the Silver Dragon King spoke, her soul seemed to be thinking seriously as well, but before she could finish, Gu Xuan softly said: "Although I love beauty, I am not someone who likes to use force; I understand your current inner conflict, and I will not force you."

Hearing Gu Xuan's words, the Silver Dragon King's heart slowly let out a breath, though an inexplicable emotion seemed to arise.

However, Gu Xuan's words weren't finished yet; only his continued voice was heard: "But since you cannot satisfy me on this matter, I still have a small request."

Upon hearing that, the Silver Dragon King's expression turned somewhat complex, as if saying, "What are you waiting for here?"

The Silver Dragon King really wanted to refuse, after all, this dog of a man was playing mind games with her, using a retreat-to-advance tactic to make her accept his true terms.

Perhaps this guy's talk of being with her was just laying the groundwork for that final demand.

Thinking this through, the Silver Dragon King felt somewhat relieved that perhaps she didn't need to devote herself to Gu Xuan, yet inexplicably she also felt angry, because this dog of a man had exploited her pure feelings between men and women.

The Silver Dragon King gave a cold snort: "Go on, what's the request? As long as it's not excessive, I'll satisfy you."

The Silver Dragon King still didn't refuse, after all, they've already been playing mind games with you; refusing would be denying them face.

Gu Xuan also wasn't being polite; after laying the groundwork for so long, wasn't it all for this request?

"That big bug I will take; my final soul ring will use it as a base, plus the energy of the two kings, and the power of that final soul ring will surpass all gods."

Hearing this, the Silver Dragon King's heart skipped a beat, for she had feared Gu Xuan would make this demand, but she hadn't expected this dog of a man to truly want that million-year ice silkworm.

The Silver Dragon King gave a cold laugh: "Heh, talk of being with me, of bearing a powerful bloodline descendant— for this ice silkworm, Your Majesty, you've even discarded your own persona."

"Pretending to want me, yet it's still all for the ice silkworm…"

Gu Xuan gave a faint smile: "Just say whether you'll give it or not."

"Pah, hypocrite." The Silver Dragon King snorted, then said: "That ice silkworm is an important part of my current power recovery; if you want it, what will you offer in exchange?"

Gu Xuan gave a helpless smile: "Don't be so stingy; didn't I say that after I become a god I will restore your origin and bring you into the divine realm together?"

The Silver Dragon King pursed her lips: "What if you fail? Then wouldn't I have no way out?"

Hearing that, Gu Xuan let out a chuckle: "So you're that timid? Even Zi Ji isn't afraid—she directly sacrificed herself for Rong Rong—what are you afraid of?"

"Zi Ji has her own ideas, but I am the lord of soul beasts; I must consider all my decisions. If you're gone, with the current strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, the Douluo Continent won't fall into chaos, but if I lose my retreat and you also fail, then the soul beast clan will truly have no way forward."

"After all, although I trust you, other humans don't have your mindset; I can't trust them."

Hearing the Silver Dragon King's words, Gu Xuan smiled: "It seems your trust in me is already considerable, but couldn't it be a bit more?"

The Silver Dragon King shook her head: "Impossible."

"Sigh." Gu Xuan let out a breath: "Looks like the soft approach won't work; we have to go hard."

Gu Xuan said solemnly: "By this point, you have no retreat left; now you only need to trust me, and I firmly believe I will not fail. Although that ice silkworm isn't necessary, having it will make our future even more brilliant."

"Oh, right." Gu Xuan said, pausing: "I wasn't intentionally teasing you; your human body is still quite attractive to me. If you're willing to give me the ice silkworm, I will truly marry you, in a proper, formal way."

"…………"

The Silver Dragon King was speechless, because she suspected Gu Xuan thought that since words wouldn't move her, he would keep using the "proper marriage" line to coax her.

Although she had no such feelings for Gu Xuan, he was indeed a good option.

Moreover, what Gu Xuan said was correct; since she boarded Gu Xuan's pirate ship, she has had no choice, and given Gu Xuan's current achievements, the likelihood of future failure is not great.

Furthermore, although that million-year ice silkworm is a decent energy source, its help in restoring her strength is only that much.

Thinking this, the Silver Dragon King glared at Gu Xuan: "You're a Great Emperor, your words are law; you've been using these lines to deceive me—aren't you afraid that if it gets out it will damage your holy prestige?"

"My words are set in stone; when have I ever deceived you? Saying proper marriage means proper marriage!" Gu Xuan said: "So, will you give it or not?"

"Give!"

Upon hearing that, Gu Xuan hehe laughed, no longer bearing the dignity of the Sun and Moon Emperor; he couldn't help but seize the Silver Dragon King's delicate jade hand, delighted: "Rest assured, I will definitely not let you suffer; after I become a god I will help you restore your origin and let you be the eighth."

The Silver Dragon King withdrew her hand, gave Gu Xuan a sideways glance, and asked doubtfully: "What do you mean by 'the eighth'?"

Gu Xuan explained: "A proper marriage."

Even if the Silver Dragon King were utterly stupid, she would know what Gu Xuan meant—damn, he already has seven wives, and she is his planned eighth…

"Get lost!" the Silver Dragon King shouted in a coquettish voice.

Gu Xuan also wasn't angry; after all, he was the one who started the teasing, and he merely replied: "I'm about to break through to level ninety-eight soon; just keep that bug with you for now, I'll come get it later. I disturbed your rest today; I'll slowly make it up to you."

After saying that, Gu Xuan left the room; as he walked out, he happened to see Di Tian tilting his head at the doorway, eyes fixed on the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, covering his ears while stealing a bell—seems like he was eavesdropping?

"Cough cough." Gu Xuan coughed once and said: "Stay well by your master's side; don't make him angry."

Upon hearing that, Di Tian gave Gu Xuan a strange glance, because he hadn't heard the final "get lost" word, so he still thought Gu Xuan was chatting happily with the master.

So, if they were chatting so happily, how could they be angry?

Meanwhile, inside the room, the Silver Dragon King watched Gu Xuan's retreating back and clenched her fists: "Just wait! You lecher!! I will absolutely not let you succeed easily!!!"

ps: Typos will be corrected later.

(End of chapter)