World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 424 - 226: Bestow fleet, marry?

Chapter 424: 226: Bestow fleet, marry?

Upon seeing Suo Lun admit his identity, Queen Yan Chuo was entirely trembling with shock.

It took her a good while to come back to her senses. Her beautiful eyes stared at Suo Lun’s face, still filled with disbelief.

"I bear a striking resemblance to my father. But to avoid drawing attention, I had a powerful magician perform a disguise," Suo Lun said.

Queen Yan Chuo still couldn’t quite believe it.

Suo Lun continued, "Your name is Yan Chuo’er, Yan Mo also goes by the name Suo Yan, and the Little Princess also has another name, Suo Yangxue."

With these words, Queen Yan Chuo’s gaze began to shift, from suspicion to tenderness, and finally, it became incredibly gentle.

Because these were secrets between her and Suo Long.

And the next second, Suo Lun felt a softness and fragrance envelop him as he was suddenly embraced by Queen Yan Chuo.

Her gaze upon Suo Lun also turned incredibly loving.

She held Suo Lun’s face as if she was eager to see what he looked like.

However, once this disguise was washed off with a special solution, it would be difficult to restore.

"When the time is right, I will wash away the disguise on my face," Suo Lun said. "I look very much like Yan Mo, although he has a more heroic appearance than I do."

"Child, what is your name?" Queen Yan Chuo finally asked her first question.

"Suo Lun," he replied. "And I have a sister; her name is Suo Ningbing."

Queen Yan Chuo asked, "What about your father? Is he well?"

Suo Lun’s eyes filled with tears as he said, "He, he passed away last year."

At this, Queen Yan Chuo’s face turned deathly pale, losing all color in an instant, and then her delicate body began to shake, unable to stand on its own.

Suo Lun helped her sit down on the golden throne.

"This, this can’t be possible," Queen Yan Chuo said. "He was very strong, and his cultivation was also extremely powerful; he couldn’t have left this world in his fifties."

Suo Lun declared, "He was murdered!"

Unable to hold back her tears, Queen Yan Chuo said nothing more, her beautiful eyes lost in bewilderment and memories.

Actually, she had always cherished the desire to reunite with Suo Long, but now, everything had turned to ashes.

"Then, how is your mother? Is she beautiful?" Queen Yan Chuo couldn’t help but ask.

"Very beautiful," Suo Lun said. "But, she passed away a very long time ago."

"My poor child," Queen Yan Chuo once again pulled Suo Lun into her arms, once more cradling his face, it was clear how much she truly wanted to see what Suo Lun looked like.

Immediately, Suo Lun felt a surge of impulse, wanting to wash the disguise entirely off his face.

"My child, from now on, you are also my child," Queen Yan Chuo rubbed her face against Suo Lun’s, not hiding the motherly love in her heart.

The people of the Yan Tribe are very direct, expressing love and hatred without reservation, with very intense emotions.

"No wonder you refused to marry my Xiaoxue," Queen Yan Chuo said. "It turns out, you’ve always been her brother."

"I am willing to be her brother and protect her," Suo Lun said.

"Good child..." Queen Yan Chuo once again embraced Suo Lun and asked, "Was your father in pain when he left?"

"It wasn’t easy..." Suo Lun said. "Because he had been paralyzed in bed for a long time, until he finally passed away last year. I was living recklessly at the time, and he left with many concerns."

Tears flowed again from Queen Yan Chuo as she softly said, "But I can see that you have now grown into an outstanding man, capable of bearing the responsibility of a family head."

"Yes, Aunt," Suo Lun said.

Queen Yan Chuo asked, "Child, what brings you to Rock Island?"

"To ask for help," Suo Lun said. "Tianshui City will be attacked in two months by an army of one hundred and ten thousand and nearly six hundred ships. I need your help."

Queen Yan Chuo’s exquisite brows furrowed. She didn’t ask who the enemy was, as the Rock Pirates never inquired about the identity of the enemy.

She was just pondering some matters, about to make some decisions.

"Child, continue as Shen Lang and marry Xiaoxue, putting an end to Young Master Hai Wuyan’s thoughts," Queen Yan Chuo said. "I will give you a Rock Pirate Fleet as a dowry for Xiaoxue, and then the fleet will belong to you."

Suo Lun was stunned, almost disbelieving his own ears.

He had merely wanted the Rock Pirates to assist, but never expected Queen Yan Chuo to offer a fleet so readily.

Moreover, she was very decisive, with hardly any time spent in contemplation.

Seeing Suo Lun’s astonished expression, Queen Yan Chuo said, "The size of the fleet might not satisfy you, but it’s the limit of what I can do."

Suo Lun said, "I am just very puzzled. The Rock Pirate Fleet has always belonged to Rock Island. Although I am my father’s child, I have no blood relation to you; why would you give me a fleet?"

Queen Yan Chuo explained, "The fleet is for my daughter Xiaoxue. She was originally to inherit the position of Queen of the Rock Pirates. But because she suffered an accidental injury at the age of thirteen which prevented her mind from maturing, she cannot inherit the throne of Rock Island. However, she’s my second child and is fully entitled to inherit a fleet."

Suo Lun said, "But aren’t the salt folk not supposed to set foot on land?"

Queen Yan Chuo replied, "Correct, so you need to construct stone castles on the islands outside of Tian Shui City for them to live in."

"Yes," Suo Lun bowed and said. "But is there no issue with them leaving Rock Island?"

Queen Yan Chuo answered, "For a thousand years, there have always been people from the Yan Tribe leaving. The Hai Family of Yingzhou Island is a branch that split off from the salt folk several hundred years ago."

Suo Lun couldn’t help being taken aback; he truly hadn’t considered this point at all. No wonder the navy of Yingzhou Island was so powerful, and why the Young Master Hai Wuyan of Yingzhou Island would propose to Princess Yan Xue’er.

Queen Yan Chuo continued, "Moreover, the most important thing is whether the Salt people can still live on Rock Island now depends on the will of the Sea God."

Hearing this, Suo Lun couldn’t help being startled.

Queen Yan Chuo said, "Alright, someone is coming! Child, in two days, I shall conduct the wedding ceremony for you and Xue’er, and then you must immediately take her and leave."

Hearing her slightly urgent tone, Suo Lun was puzzled inside. What on earth had happened on Rock Island?

Why was she in such a rush to send the Princess away, even going so far as to let these half-siblings enter into a sham marriage?

Moreover, she had just said whether the Yan people could continue living on Rock Island would depend on the Sea God’s will. Plus, she mentioned that Rock Island was seeking help from Yingzhou Island, so they couldn’t directly refuse the proposal from the Young Master of Yingzhou Island.

He became truly very curious, what exactly had happened on Rock Island, what kind of predicament were they facing?

However, before he had a chance to ask, footsteps of three people could be heard from outside.

Then, the palace doors were opened, and three people walked in.

The man leading them was Yan Mo; the other two, a young man and woman, appeared to be siblings.

"Son pays respect to Mother Queen," Yan Mo knelt on one knee.

"Rise, my son..." Queen Yan Chuo warmly pulled her son to his feet.

"Salt people of Yingzhou, Hai Wuyan, pays respect to Your Majesty the Queen."

"Salt people of Yingzhou, Hai Na’er, pays respect to Your Majesty the Queen."

Is this the Hai Wuyan? The Young Master of Yingzhou Island, the heir to the world’s premier navy? The man who seeks to marry Princess Yan Xue’er?

He indeed had the genes of the Yan people; despite being wealthy for hundreds of years, his complexion was still rather dark and not very pale, and with deep-set eyes and a high nose, his good looks had a hint of menace, perhaps because his eyes were too close together. When he looked at someone, it innately made them feel apprehensive!

Despite wearing a luxurious brocade robe, radiating the air of nobility from the Human Kingdom, his hair was simply tied up, and his body was covered with various tattoos, all revealing his difference from the noble men of the Human Kingdom.

Hai Na’er, the sister of Hai Wuyan, was somewhat similar in appearance but was far more beautiful.

The beauty of Hai Na’er almost matched that of Princess Yan Xue.

Although her features were not as delicate as Yan Xue’s, they were extremely seductive, and Suo Lun had never before seen such a glamorous woman.

Her eyes were incredibly fiery and bold. The moment she walked in, her first glance was filled with a teasing and critical gaze aimed at Suo Lun.

Immediately after, Suo Lun couldn’t help but think of someone!

Could this woman possibly be Ashi Luo’s woman?

It was very possible, Ashi Luo had taken command of a fleet because he conquered a daughter of the Island Master of Yingzhou.

And the Hai Family of Yingzhou Island had split from the Yan Tribe, so there was a tradition of female inheritance for fleets.

"The son and daughter of the Hai Family, please rise," Queen Yan Chuo said.

Hai Na’er stood up while still casting lingering glances at Suo Lun.

As for Yan Mo, he approached Suo Lun and slapped his shoulder affectionately.

While Young Master Hai Wuyan of Yingzhou Island still did not rise, he knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty the Queen, please allow me to propose to your daughter again. I will treasure her all my life, please grant me this favor."

After speaking, Hai Wuyan moved to kiss the back of Queen Yan Chuo’s hand.

Queen Yan Chuo smiled and said, "Unfortunately, my daughter Yan Xue has already found a husband. Hai Wuyan, you’re a step too late!"

Pointing at Suo Lun, Yan Mo said, "My brother Hai Wuyan of the Hai Family, this man here is my brother-in-law, the husband whom my little Xiaoxue has flown to. This time at the suitor selection, Xiaoxue herself chose him."

Clearly, whether it was Queen Yan Chuo or Yan Mo, neither wished to marry Little Xiaoxue to Young Master Hai Wuyan of Yingzhou Island.

Hai Wuyan, with a dark gaze, said to Suo Lun, "What a coincidence that is."

Yan Mo burst into laughter, "It’s the Sea God’s fate, impossible to resist. They have been to bed together at least twenty times already, I believe Xiaoxue will be showing a baby bump soon."

Then, Yan Mo reached out and grabbed toward Suo Lun’s crotch, then said with an exaggerated tone, "Wow, the treasure granted by the Sea God is enormous; my little Xiaoxue can definitely find happiness."

Suo Lun was completely dumbfounded; his half-brother was so unrestrained...

And the few people present acted as if this were nothing unusual, indicating that it wasn’t just Yan Mo who was unrestrained, but the whole Salt people tribe seemed to be that way.

Even Hai Na’er, possibly Ashi Luo’s woman, was filled with anticipation, seemingly eager to assess Suo Lun’s assets.

"My brother Hai Wuyan," Yan Mo said, "even though you cannot marry my sister anymore, this doesn’t prevent cooperation between us, right?"

"Of course, of course..." said Hai Wuyan.

Then he clapped his hands and said, "Someone, bring the map over!"

Suddenly, the palace doors were opened again, and another person walked in, a woman with a graceful figure.

The moment Suo Lun saw her, his heart skipped a beat.

Despite her intentionally darkened skin and her eyebrows and eyes being made up, Suo Lun could tell in an instant that she was Turing Duo.

Turing Duo? Why was she here? And the moment she entered, she also looked immediately at Suo Lun.

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