He had no way of knowing where the Taishi Holy Maiden would take the topic, so he replied, "We vixens are a brave and proud race. ”

"I'm not asking you to define or make statements. I'm asking what you think of them. ”

"I will protect them with my life."

"But you don't want to lead your people. So, I can only speculate that you don't care what they're worth. So, you fight because of personal preference, or because you want to die, which one? ”

This time, he let the frowning expression remain on his face: "Because of the actions of my brothers and me, my clan can survive." ”

"Not really. In fact, the vixen population is declining, and it has never flourished. The only settlement now is on the southern coast of Thailand. Even so, most of them live in isolation, with little contact with each other, no community communication, and no longer holding festivals. If there are still so-called sacrificial ceremonies, there are only a few people left to witness in private. There is no one to mediate the dispute, and no one gives them hope. The Blacktail Moon is even more cursed, and each of you has its own pains. ”

"The Lunar Society does have them...... But each of them is strong and resilient. ”

"They should have been stronger." She shook her head and said, "You have disgraced your bloodline, fighter, you have not fulfilled your mission. Then tell me, why should I accede to your request to crown that half-breed girl queen? "The robes of the Taishi Holy Maiden fluttered in the wind, as if she was constantly shaking her head." It's better to leave you alone to please her than for your people to pin their hopes on another meaningless puppet leader. You go now, Gladiator, and this is the end of our conversation. ”

"I have something to say to defend myself." He said through gritted teeth.

"Then, I will refuse your request." She turned her back.

"I beg for your mercy." He uttered words of pleading with hatred. From her laughter, he could guess that the Taishi Holy Maiden knew exactly what he liked and disliked.

The Lady of Taishi returned to him.

Her tough tone was as sharp as the contrast between the edges of her black robe and the white marble: "If you're begging, do it a little better and get on your knees." ”

Xiao Lingyun forced himself to kneel on the ground, but he was full of hatred.

"I'd prefer to see your current submissiveness," she whispered, with a gesture of relative satisfaction, "Now, what are you going to say?" ”

He swallowed the bad words back into his stomach, but to pretend that he could calm down would only be an outright lie. "I love her," he explained. I want to give her glory, not just let her warm my bed for me. ”

"Then be nice to her. But there is no need for a ceremony for this. ”

"I don't want to." Xiao Lingyun interjected, and then added, "Please let me say it respectfully." ”

Long period of indifference.

"You have not sought my guidance for so many centuries."

He looked up: "Does this bother you?" ”

"Don't ask me questions!" She scolded impatiently, "Otherwise I'll take that half-breed girl away from you in an instant." ”

Xiao Lingyun lowered his head and slammed his fist on the marble floor.

He continued to wait.

It was too long a wait, and he couldn't help but want to look up and see if the Taishi Holy Maiden had left.

"I need you to do me a favor." She said.

"Please."

"Tell me you'll be willing to lead your people."

Xiao Lingyun raised his head suddenly, and there was not a trace of sound in his throat. He couldn't even save his own parents, and he couldn't even treat Yan Xiaojing well, but the Taishi Holy Maiden wanted him to take on the responsibility of this entire annoying race?

"What's your answer, Gladiator?"

Well, you asked as if I could refuse, and he cursed to himself, but replied, "As you wish, the Holy Maiden of Taishi." ”

"This is my order, fighter, not a wish, nor a favor I want from you." She snorted, "Stand up, the blood on your knuckles has stained my marble." ”

He got up, stared at her level, and said nothing, thinking in his heart more things she might offer.

Her question hit the nail on the head: "Obviously, you don't want to be a lord, but it's your birthright responsibility, and now it's time to do something about your inheritance." ”

Xiao Lingyun scratched his hair with his hands, nervousness and anxiety lurking in his tense muscles.

The voice of the Taishi Holy Maiden softened a little: "Don't worry, fighter. I will not leave you alone to find the way forward, you will come to me, and I will help you. Being your advisor is also part of my role. ”

This is undoubtedly a good thing, because he needs the help of others. He had no idea how to rule the whole clan. He knows hundreds of ways to kill and can defend himself on any battlefield, even if the whole world is in flames. But he wants to manage the thousands of people who live in one place? At the thought of this, his stomach began to twitch.

"Fighter?"

"Yes, you'll get my debriefing."

"Still, that's not what you owe me the favor."

"That's ......," he hurriedly grabbed his hair and changed his words, "I take back what I just said." ”

She chuckled and said, "You always learn quickly." ”

"I hope so." If he's going to be king.

The Taishi Holy Maiden floated towards him, and he smelled a scent of lilacs: "Stretch out your hand." ”

He complied and spread his hands. She raised her arm, and the black robe floated with it, and something fell into his hand. It was a ring. The heavy gold setting is set with a walnut-sized ruby. The heat of the ring made him almost want to throw it off.

The Ring of Gloomy Ruby.

"You are to give her this ring on my behalf. Also, I'll be attending your ceremony. ”

Xiao Lingyun grabbed the gift hard, and the gem was embedded in the flesh of his palm: "You have given us glory. ”

"Yes. But I came for another purpose. ”

"That's a deal."

She laughed, "Well done." Express the question in an affirmative sentence. Of course, you shouldn't be surprised, because I won't be satisfied with your inquiry. Now go, fighter, and return to your woman. Let's hope she will be a great choice for you. ”

The black figure turned and floated away.

"The Holy Maiden of Taishi?"

"We're done."

"Thank you."

She stopped in front of the fountain.