Safety Is a Blessing (Happy New Year!)

The return trip to the Sky Azure Bull Python's territory took far longer than Zhao Xuan had expected. By the time he returned after leaving in the morning, the sky was already filled with stars.

The night was black as ink. Amid the vast river of stars, countless brilliant points of light glittered like the sands of the Ganges. When Zhao Xuan dragged his battered body back, the normally quiet shore of Sky Azure Lake was already filled with arguing.

"Da Ming! Why did you tell Zhao Xuan those things? Don't you know how dangerous the forbidden zone is?"

Xiao Wu, her face frosty, was lecturing the Sky Azure Bull Python, the emperor of the Star Dou Forest.

Before her, the Sky Azure Bull Python, a supreme ruler among Spirit Beasts, was currently as silent as a child being scolded.

Beside them, the Titan Giant Ape sat quietly cross-legged, watching its nose and contemplating its heart, silent as a cicada in winter. It cast sympathetic glances toward the Sky Azure Bull Python.

The Sky Azure Bull Python secretly rolled its eyes. How was I supposed to know this guy was so curious?

Xiao Wu shot the Sky Azure Bull Python a fierce glare. She also knew it had likely not meant any harm, but seeing the worried look on Hermione's face, Xiao Wu was filled with anxiety as well. Her delicate brows furrowed as she looked toward the forbidden zone.

She had heard that dragon roar not long ago. Though she had reincarnated as a human, the tremor deep within her bloodline remained. She had no idea what had happened inside.

"Hermione, don't worry too much. Zhao Xuan is so strong; he'll definitely be fine."

Xiao Wu tried to comfort Hermione. Hermione's eyes were slightly red as she stared toward