Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 397 - 397 88 You cant afford it Two-in-one_2

Chapter 397: Chapter 88: You can’t afford it! [Two-in-one]_2 Chapter 397: Chapter 88: You can’t afford it! [Two-in-one]_2 Just as he was about to scold and refute his wife, he was caught off guard by a fierce pinch on his thigh from her.

“Hisss hisss hisss…”

Snake King let out a sharp hiss, having been caught unawares. The Queen had not held back at all, and his thigh was undoubtedly left with a large bruise.

He saw his wife looking humble and very troubled. “In our pursuit to have children, we lowered our cultivation level. Although we were fortunate not to lose it with the help of the Rejuvenation Pill, our resources are indeed limited. We have never had children throughout our lives, but this time we’ve given birth to so many exceptional seeds… When the children are too talented, it becomes a burden for the parents…”

“With so many of them, all exceptionally talented, it’s hard to let any of them go. You must have noticed our dilemma, Your Majesty… You are empathetic and observant.”

The Queen’s bitter words allowed the other kings and the Golden Emperor present to relax a little.

You’d better know your place, or you’ll lose what little dignity you have left.

Otherwise… Heh heh, just think about hundreds of King Rank members from your Swallowing Heaven Python clan emerging. Will other serpent clans even have a chance?

What do you plan to do?

What exactly do you want to do?

If such a day comes, who will have the say among the serpent race?

Will you let the Swallowing Heaven Python clan dominate?

Huh…

The Swallowing Heaven Python Queen’s discerning mind had quickly perceived something amiss. It’s good to have the children back, but their extraordinary talents were not a blessing, but a curse!

Limited resources were only secondary. The real crisis could lead to the annihilation of the Swallowing Heaven Python clan!

Suppose we allow these little ones to grow up. Even if just one hundred out of these four hundred turn out to be King Rank, they could completely overturn the Golden Emperor clan!

As the emperor of the serpent race, would the Golden Emperor ever allow such a scenario?

Therefore, these four hundred children needed to be handled appropriately. Otherwise, the Swallowing Heaven Python clan might face extinction at any moment!

Having realized this, the Queen decided to throw the problem back at the Golden Emperor, “Your Majesty, you are wise. Since you have noticed our predicament, why not show us a clear path out? What should we do?”

The Golden Emperor looked serene, appreciating the Swallowing Heaven Python Queen with an approving gaze, but sneered at the Swallowing Heaven Python King.

Only your wife has the sense. A cocky fool like you, I could crush you with one slap!

He then reassured her, “Don’t worry, sister. Our serpent race covers the entire continent and is tightly united. The Golden Emperor, why would he lead the elites of our race in the monster flood to rescue so many of our children! With us being one of the largest clans among the monster race, can’t we afford to raise a few more children?”

The Golden Emperor had lost his usual tone that placed him high above others. Even his reference to her had changed from ‘you’ to ‘sister’.

Clearly, he was sending out an appeasing signal.

The Swallowing Heaven Python Queen lit up, looking even more contrite, “How can I dare claim to be Your Majesty’s sister… I truly don’t deserve it.”

The Golden Emperor laughed heartily, “How can you not deserve it? You have given birth to so many young prodigies for our serpent race. You surely deserve such an appellation, it is well-founded and not without merit! To be honest, I’ve had few satisfactory apprentices over the years and haven’t had any commendable children… I truly love your gifted boys and girls…”

He then looked at the Swallowing Heaven Python Queen with a drawn-out sight.

Being perceptive, the Swallowing Heaven Python Queen got the hint and immediately followed up, “If Your Majesty takes a liking to our little ones, that would be a great blessing for them. It would also solve an urgent problem of ours. The future generations of the serpent race should naturally serve the serpent race.”

The Golden Emperor replied, “How can you say that, all the kids are good… sister.”

“Yes, brother, what do you suggest?” This time, the Swallowing Heaven Python Queen willingly accepted the title ‘sister’, as if it seemed to be the natural thing to do.

“Would you be willing to let a few of your children become my adopted children? They would be trained as my heirs, becoming future servants to the serpent race. What do you think?”

The Golden Emperor asked, “I wonder if you’re willing to part with them?”

The Swallowing Heaven Python Queen was overjoyed and replied, “Your Majesty, if you are willing to favor our mediocre children, that would be an honor for our Swallowing Heaven Python clan. I wish all four hundred and thirty-two of them could become your godchildren and serve the serpent race wholeheartedly in the future… Your Majesty may take as many as you like, I won’t object at all!”

Four hundred and thirty-two?

The Golden Emperor burst into a smile that caused his eyes to crinkle shut. He laughed and said, “I appreciate your generosity, sister, then I’ll take…”

Suddenly, all the black-clothed snake kings around them became agitated, interrupting one after another.

Everyone knew how easily young snakes could be brainwashed, be instilled with loyalty. No one dared to let the Golden Emperor finish his sentence. If he were to really adopt all four hundred and thirty-two godsons and goddaughters… how could other clans other than the Swallowing Heaven Python and the Golden Emperor’s clan survive? How could they live?

Those were four hundred and thirty-two potential King Rank seeds!