Translator's Note: I am not the original author of this work. This is a fan translation for readers who enjoy Douluo Dalu-related stories. Credit goes to the original creator.
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Fu Ye's cheat device was indeed powerful. However, once a martial soul was bound, it couldn't be changed again. So, he maximized the quality of his first martial soul and selected the overwhelmingly dominant Dragon God martial soul.
With the system's blessing, his strength stabilized at the quasi-god level of ninety-nine. Without it, relying solely on his Dragon God martial soul and nine 99,000-year-old spirit rings, he would have already entered the god realm.
"Come out. Don't bother hiding from me."
Fu Ye turned to face a large tree entwined with glowing blue and gold vines. His golden eyes gleamed, as if seeing through everything.
"When did you notice me?"
A blue-gold figure stepped from behind the ancient tree. Her beauty and soft voice made the surrounding Blue Silver Grass dim in comparison.
Fu Ye was momentarily stunned, then quickly recovered.
"Since I first arrived here."
The girl before him wore a blue-gold dress. A shadow of the Blue Silver Emperor appeared behind her, confirming her identity—Ah Yin, the future mother of the Son of Destiny, Tang San.
[Character: Ah Yin]
Real Identity: 100,000-Year-Old Blue Silver Emperor
Current Level: Soul Emperor (Level 65)
Soul Skills: Endless Life, Blue Silver Emperor Large-Area Domain, Blue Silver Emperor Teleportation Domain, All Things
"You're quite strange, human. You were just a Soul Sect when I first sensed you. Now I can't read your cultivation level."
She stepped forward, bare feet carried by an endless tide of Blue Silver Grass.
"Oh? So, you're not human?"
Fu Ye looked at her curious expression and suddenly understood why Tang Hao, a man in his thirties, had fallen for her.
"Ah? No, no! I'm human! Just like you!"
Despite being a matured 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor, she dared to speak boldly in her territory. She didn't believe Fu Ye could see through her.
As for why she revealed herself? Well... maybe she just liked his appearance.
"Alright, I was just teasing. I should be going. Thanks for not disturbing my cultivation."
Fu Ye flashed a charming smile. With his system-enhanced good looks, that smile was lethal.
Ah Yin blushed, her mind in turmoil:
He's leaving? But it's dangerous outside. Maybe I should ask him to stay... No! He's human—humans are bad... But he's really good-looking. I like him!
"Um... can I?"
Fu Ye paused. Looking back, he noticed Ah Yin's favorability stats skyrocketing:
[Ah Yin's Favorability: 30% → 50% → 65% → 75% (Is this love?)]
"Can I go with you?"
"You want to come with me?"
"Yes! Yes!"
"What's your name?"
"Ah Yin. And you?"
"Fu Ye."
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Tiandou Empire, Imperial City
A nation with nearly a thousand years of history. The Tiandou Royal Family had once believed in the Sea God, but their faith faded when the other believers migrated.
Fu Ye and Ah Yin wandered through the busy streets, wearing masks. Even so, their otherworldly aura attracted attention.
Ah Yin looked around with pure wonder. Fu Ye found it hard to believe that this same Blue Silver Emperor would someday suffer so much.
Eventually, they arrived at a restaurant.
"Juxiang Pavilion. Haven't been here in a while. I wonder if the old employees still recognize me."
Fu Ye smiled, then turned to Ah Yin. "Want to try some delicious food at my place?"
"Yes!"
He laughed at her innocent reply. "Ah Yin, you're really just a silly sweetheart."
"Hehe, Fu Ye is the best!" she grinned, hugging his arm as they entered.
Feeling her warmth, Fu Ye's eyes glinted mischievously. He had unknowingly abducted Tang San's mother. He couldn't let Tang Hao have her now. Maybe he'd arrange for Tang Hao to meet a two-meter-tall brute woman instead.
He gently stroked Ah Yin's head and led her inside.
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He founded Juxiang Pavilion at thirteen. The building was once abandoned. Fu Ye bought it cheap, hired top chefs, and gave them profit shares: 20% for the kitchen, 10% for the front desk. He took 70%.
Because of the dividends, the staff worked hard. Every dish they sold was personal profit. Fu Ye, the hands-off boss, earned enough to entertain key Spirit Hall figures.
He knew the value of connections. Even when Yu Xiaogang suppressed him for years, those ties protected him.
Still, his imprisonment for over half a year had nearly cost him his life. That forged letter claiming he'd left Spirit Hall? Another of Yu Xiaogang's schemes.
But today, Fu Ye didn't care. He just wanted a good meal.
"Xiao Li, prepare these for the chefs."
He handed over rare ingredients: millennium earth dragon tendons, green vein vine roots, and golden tuna belly.
"You're... Boss Fu! Don't worry, we've missed you!"
Despite his mask, they recognized his voice and golden eyes.
"Old spot. Hurry up."
Xiao Li noticed Ah Yin and hesitated.
"She is...?"
"Ask again, and I'll dock your pay."
"Yes! Welcome, boss lady!" Xiao Li ran to the kitchen shouting, "Boss lady's here—bring your A-game!"
Ah Yin blushed beneath her mask. Even a simple girl like her understood what "boss lady" meant. Her face turned beet red.
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