Previously, the mysterious green gas that emerged from the vicious dog was quite eerie. The gas wrapped around the Wolf King, causing a series of bizarre accidents that should have been impossible. These accidents indirectly led to the Wolf King's frustrating and inexplicable death, leaving him with no peace even in death. It was truly chilling.
Moreover, after the Wolf King's death, the green gas disappeared.
Now it seemed clear that this dog was truly extraordinary. The Moonwell waters should not have allowed it to speak, yet it was able to. Its injuries also healed at an astonishing speed.
"Ugh!!"
The vicious dog suddenly opened its mouth and spat out a small bone.
"Crossbone!!" Yi Tianxing immediately thought.
Animals cannot speak because they have a crossbone in their throats, which prevents them from transforming their voices. Only through breaking this bone could they speak, which requires immense strength and intelligence.
Cultivators sometimes create a special pill, the Bone Transformation Pill, to help spiritual beasts speak by dissolving this crossbone. For many ferocious beasts and even demon beasts, this pill is highly valuable, nearly impossible to acquire, and made from the rare Flower Bone Grass.
However, this vicious dog clearly had not consumed such a pill, yet it had just spat out a piece of bone, which appeared to be its crossbone.
"Could it be that the Wolf King broke its crossbone with a kick?" Yi Tianxing speculated. This wasn't an impossible theory. Many animals and fierce beasts accidentally break their crossbones, gaining the ability to speak earlier than expected. The bone the dog just expelled likely came from its own body.
"I... can speak now," the vicious dog murmured in stunned hesitation.
"I can finally speak human language, this is amazing! I really can talk!"
"I must be the king among dogs. I'm capable of things other dogs can't do. I can speak human language. I'm truly a genius!"
"Dog Egg, right, I need a name. As the genius of the dog clan, born a king, now that I can speak, I must have a loud name, one that shocks everyone when it's heard."
After confirming it could speak, the dog quickly became excited and started babbling, initially stumbling over its words, but soon speaking more fluidly, and once it started, it couldn't stop.
"Dog Egg, give me a name. How about 'Little Green'? But I'm the king among dogs, I can't have such a weak name. Little Green doesn't sound mighty enough."
"Let me think, Dog Egg, you can't just throw away my name. I'm the king of the dogs. Little Green, Dog King, Green Dog King, Green Emperor..."
"That's a good name, Green Emperor. Yes, Green Emperor, from now on, I'll be called Green Emperor. I am the Green Emperor."
The vicious dog, now named Green Emperor, howled to the sky, acting proud and happy about its new name. It was thrilled about this milestone. A name was a big deal, it was a sign of status, and the more grand the name, the more it showcased the dignity of being the genius king of the dog clan.
"This dog... talks too much," the people nearby thought, feeling as though they were surrounded by a swarm of flies buzzing in their ears. The fact that the dog could speak was strange enough, but the endless self-dialogue that followed was excruciating.
"Green Emperor, a dog calling itself emperor? What kind of dog is this?"
"Is this for real? I've heard of dogs being intelligent, but I didn't know they could talk like this."
"Is this dog a chatterbox?"
Some of the villagers couldn't help but cover their ears, instinctively trying to block out the incessant chatter. A few people even started to back away, unable to bear the continuous bombardment.
"This dog... is something else," Yi Tianxing thought, watching the scene unfold. He never expected the dog to be so eccentric. It started speaking the moment it realized it could, and it immediately began rambling on without stopping. Truly a peculiar creature.
"You're Yi Tianxing, right? You killed that long-haired old wolf, avenged Dog Egg, and even gave me spiritual water to drink. I, Green Emperor, will remember this. I'll repay you in the future."
"Right, I need to figure out how to repay you."
"I've heard humans say that when you save someone's life, you should repay them with the spring water, but what's that? Should I pee on you instead? No, that's not right."
"I also heard people say that if you save someone's life, you should offer your body in return. But I'm a male, not a female. You're not a dog either, so that doesn't suit me. I'd prefer a beautiful female dog, one that's white and soft, fair-skinned and pretty. A princess among dogs, someone worthy of my Green Emperor identity."
"That doesn't work either. What should I do? I absolutely won't forget this favor. I have to come up with a way. Otherwise, I won't be able to eat or sleep. My fur will suffer, and that'll mess with my hair growth. I want green fur. It'll be unique in the dog clan. I am the dog emperor."
Green Emperor approached Yi Tianxing, looking up at him for a moment before starting to speak again.
It didn't give Yi Tianxing any opportunity to speak, just bombarded him with words. Even Yi Tianxing's face darkened, especially after hearing the continuous nonsense. It felt like thousands of flies were buzzing in his mind, making him visibly uncomfortable.
"Wait, I don't need you to repay me. It was just a small favor. I saved you because of your loyalty to your master," Yi Tianxing managed to interrupt, his voice strained.
"Master, yes. Dog Egg, you said this world has reincarnation and souls. Will Dog Egg really enter reincarnation? Don't lie to me. If you do, I'll pee on your leg," Green Emperor asked loudly, looking at Yi Tianxing with a serious expression.
Yi Tianxing's face twitched, trying to hold his patience.
Green Emperor continued, "Humans say that reincarnation isn't always guaranteed to be a human body. It could be stones, trees, chickens, or ducks. But I hope Dog Egg comes back as a dog, so we can be dog emperors together, ruling over the dog clan."
Yi Tianxing gritted his teeth. He couldn't hold it anymore. "Shut up!!"
Finally, Yi Tianxing shouted with authority, forcing Green Emperor to stop its chatter.
"Stay over there. I don't want to hear you talk anymore."
Green Emperor, though looking innocent, was clearly confused. It wanted to speak again, but before it could, a black-and-white yin-yang lock appeared out of nowhere and instantly wrapped around its mouth, sealing it tight.
Yi Tianxing took a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief wash over him.
Now, the noise was finally gone.
The surrounding villagers let out collective sighs of relief, their faces full of gratitude. The incessant, harsh voice had been a form of torture, and everyone was glad it had stopped.
Even Yang Ye and his son looked relieved, retreating without realizing how far they had moved, but their faces were clearly filled with tension.
"General Yang, please help with the count. After that, we will take the villagers back to Xuanhuang Village," Yi Tianxing said, exhaling deeply.