Forbidden Forest, Beast King Da Huang

Qilin?

"You mean that fellow inside the Forbidden Forest?"

"You really are a pair of brothers in crime, always thinking of him no matter what."

"If he is willing, you may take him with you."

Though somewhat surprised, Mu Yunyao did not stop him. If Chen Changan truly had a Qilin by his side, he probably would not get bullied outside.

"Master, then this disciple will be leaving."

"Alright."

"Master, while I am gone, you must be happy and joyful on your own."

"I understand."

"Master, remember, you must be happy!"

"Mm."

"Master..."

"Get lost!"

"Alrighty!"

Chen Changan hummed a cheerful tune and walked with spring in his step, already imagining how he would thoroughly enjoy himself in this dazzling world after going out.

Seeing how happy Chen Changan was, Mu Yunyao's expression could not help turning cold.

What did this mean?

What exactly did that little brat mean?

Was leaving her really enough to make him this happy?

Though she had been the one to drive him away, how could he look so delighted?

Hiss!

The chill from behind made Chen Changan freeze, and he could not help shuddering.

After living together for ten thousand years, Chen Changan was exceedingly familiar with this icy feeling.

"Heh, you were the one who told me to leave, and you are the one who is unhappy."

"What a fickle woman!"

Chen Changan dared not say those words aloud. He could only think them to himself.

Chen Changan did not dare show off anymore and could only walk out of Mu Yunyao's sight with steady, measured steps.

Chen Changan's residence was not far from the Forbidden Forest. In the time it took for an incense stick to burn, he had already reached its outskirts.

As its name implied, the Forbidden Forest was a place filled with taboos. Ordinary people did not dare approach it, much less venture into the forest.

Because even the weakest demonic beasts here had reached Level Five!

Equivalent to human experts in the Divine Ability Realm!

Chen Changan had no cultivation, but he knew quite a bit about cultivation.

The realms of strength in this world were divided into: Spirit Gathering Realm, Essence Condensation Realm, True Qi Realm, Transcendent Realm, Divine Ability Realm, Spirit Transformation Realm, Void Glimpse Realm, Supreme Realm, Undying Realm, and Great Emperor Realm.

Chen Changan's master was one of the few peak Great Emperor Realm experts.

Ordinary people did not dare come within half a step of the Forbidden Forest, but to Chen Changan, it felt like returning home. He strolled about leisurely, utterly at ease.

From beginning to end, not a single demonic beast appeared, as if they did not exist at all.

"Mother, why do we have to hide?"

"Who is that young man? He does not look dangerous at all."

Within the dense forest, the eyes of a young demonic beast were filled with confusion and puzzlement.

"Not dangerous?"

"He is a calamity. Remember what he looks like. If he appears here, stay as far away from him as possible, understand?"

"Why?"

"Why? To others, the Forbidden Forest is forbidden because of us. But to us, it is forbidden because of him!"

"Stop asking so many questions. Just remember what I said."

After walking all this way without seeing a single demonic beast, Chen Changan could not help sighing.

"Alas, being too outstanding means having no friends."

"Honestly, I do not mind. What are you all so insecure about?"

"My Da Huang is still the best!"

Continuing onward, Chen Changan arrived at the heart of the Forbidden Forest.

At that moment, a Qilin lay lazily asleep on the ground not far away.

Sensing Chen Changan's aura, the Qilin's eyelids seemed to twitch, but in the end, it still did not open its eyes.

Chen Changan walked directly over, sat beside it, and leaned back against the Qilin's body.

"Da Huang."

Chen Changan called softly. He could clearly feel the Qilin's breathing grow much heavier, as though it was particularly fond of that name!

Seeing that the Qilin still ignored him, Chen Changan said with a faint smile, "You and I have known each other for nearly ten thousand years. Perhaps I have lived too long, but lately, I often find myself recalling the past."

"Do you remember what happened when we first met?"

"I looked at you warmly, and you looked at me warmly too. I greeted you, and you happily swallowed me in one bite."

"By that count, the two of us are comrades who have faced life and death, the closest of kin."

"I..."

"What the hell are you trying to say!"

The Qilin finally could not endure it any longer. After all, what happened back then was hardly glorious.

It had swallowed Chen Changan in one bite, only for the brat to remain unharmed inside its belly for days, chattering endlessly every day.

In the end, Chen Changan's master had beaten it senseless. Just thinking about it was humiliating... humiliating for a beast!

"I am leaving."

The moment those words came out, the Qilin's body suddenly stiffened. Then it continued to keep its eyes closed, but still replied to Chen Changan.

"Sneaking out to play again?"

"Your master is not in seclusion. I can sense her aura." The Qilin sounded sleepy, its voice somewhat lazy.

"This time, I am going somewhere rather far away. I may be gone for a long time."

Somewhere far away? Gone for a long time?

Hearing this, the Qilin said disinterestedly, "Then it has nothing to do with me. Safe travels, no need for farewells."

"You used to be thrilled whenever I snuck out to play. What is wrong this time?"

"Nonsense. Before, your master was in seclusion, and you never went far."

"Do you not know what rules your master set for us? You may not die, but I have not lived long enough!"

Though the Qilin was the king of the Forbidden Forest, it did not dare act wild before Mu Yunyao.

The rules she had laid down were not something the Qilin dared violate. Otherwise, the consequences would be too dreadful to contemplate.

"Do not worry, my master agreed."

"This time, I may be gone for a long while, so I need a powerful expert by my side to look after me, right?"

"My master specifically named you to accompany me. Da Huang, in my master's heart, you... are a powerful expert." Chen Changan spoke with a serious expression.

The moment those words were spoken, the Qilin's heart shook violently!

A powerful expert?

So in that person's eyes, it was also a powerful expert?

"Your master... has a good eye."

"Where are we going? Let's set out right now!" The Qilin suddenly sprang to its feet, directly squeezing Chen Changan and sending him flying.

"Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Nonsense. If we are late, I am afraid your master will change her mind."

"Do not worry, she will not. Master was the one who drove me away. Sigh, after so much time, she got tired of me."

Seeing Chen Changan's heartbroken appearance, Da Huang the Qilin was also stunned. This fellow had finally been driven away?

"Were you not your master's precious treasure? Could your master really bear to drive you away?"

"I used to be a treasure, but now I am just a blade of grass. Forget it, do not mention it again. It only adds to my sorrow."

The Qilin could not be bothered to think through so many twists and turns. In any case, being able to go out and play was the greatest matter under heaven.

"Same old rules?"

"Same old rules again? I do not want to be a dog anymore!"

Although Da Huang the Qilin enjoyed going out to play, it also knew that its current appearance was inconvenient outside.

Whenever it had snuck out with Chen Changan before, it had transformed into a Big Yellow Dog. But over time, the Qilin had grown somewhat displeased with it.

I am a Qilin, yet whenever I go out, people keep calling me doggy this and doggy that. Do I not have any pride?

"It is only a temporary measure. Is it not for the sake of convenience?" Chen Changan smiled and tried to persuade it.

"Chen Changan, do you still think I am some idiot who has never been outside?"

"Other people ride horses, ride donkeys, ride demonic beasts."

"Only you ride a dog when you go out!"

"No. This time, no matter what, I am not being a dog."

"If anyone is going to be one, it will be you. I will ride you!"

"Come on, we are brothers. Why draw lines between you and me?"

"Let's leave first and talk as we go, alright?"

"Anything can be discussed, except me becoming a dog."

"Alright, alright, you will not be one. You are not a dog."