Upon hearing this, a flicker of surprise passed through the Profound Ice Qilin's icy blue eyes.
It had not expected the Seventh-Order Monster Beast before it to remain so calm and unhurried in its presence.
What surprised it even more was that the "master" the Jade Green Lion spoke of clearly referred to Chen Ze.
And the way he addressed Chen Ze carried heartfelt respect and loyalty.
"Are you also Chen Ze's subordinate?" The Profound Ice Qilin's tone held a trace of probing, though its vigilance had already lessened somewhat.
"Indeed. Master entrusted the Beast Taming Garden to my care, so naturally, I must devote myself fully and ease his burdens." The Jade Green Lion nodded with a smile. "May I ask where Senior came from?"
"I am of the Profound Ice Qilin clan. I came this time at Chen Ze's invitation, to join the Beast Taming Garden."
The Profound Ice Qilin's tone carried the pride unique to a divine beast, yet it did not seem overly arrogant.
It knew full well that although it was a divine beast, its cultivation had now been severely damaged. Moreover, it was on Chen Ze's territory, so it naturally could not act too ostentatiously.
"A Profound Ice Qilin? A legendary divine beast?" A trace of astonishment flashed through the Jade Green Lion's eyes.
He had already guessed that the Profound Ice Qilin had an extraordinary origin, but he had never expected it to be the legendary divine beast, the Profound Ice Qilin!
Among monster beasts, divine beasts held the same status that immortals held in the hearts of mortals: supreme and exalted existences.
The Profound Ice Qilin merely nodded slightly, offering no further explanation.
"So it is Senior Profound Ice Qilin!" The Jade Green Lion hurriedly saluted, his tone carrying reverence. "This junior