"Your Excellency."
Tian Bai sidled up and rubbed against Shi Lan's skirt, wearing an ingratiating smile.
Shi Lan gently stroked Tian Bai's head, feeling somewhat conflicted. Though Tian Bai looked a little simple-minded, there was no denying its loyalty to her.
Its earlier desperate defense had moved Shi Lan deeply. She was not made of stone.
"Tian Bai, I'm planning to leave the Demon Domain soon. Is there anything you want? As long as it's within my power, I can give it to you."
Tian Bai raised its head, looking hesitant. Because it was absorbing the Demon King's blood essence, its pupils shone like gorgeous red gemstones, giving it an almost uncanny air.
"I... may I come with you?"
After hesitating for a long time, Tian Bai asked cautiously.
"Come with me?"
Shi Lan furrowed her brow. Staying by her side now would be dangerous.
Seeing Shi Lan frown, Tian Bai grew flustered.
Noticing its reaction, Shi Lan patted its forehead reassuringly and said patiently,
"Coming with me will be dangerous. I may not be able to keep you safe."
Tian Bai's eyes lit up a little, and it rubbed against Shi Lan's palm.
"Your Excellency needn't worry about me. I'll never hold you back!"
Shi Lan didn't try to dissuade it again. She gave a slight nod, sent Tian Bai away for the moment, and summoned Cang Yue.
The Lan Clan owed its present standing to Cang Yue's wholehearted efforts. Shi Lan naturally wouldn't forget him; she intended to refine his bloodline.
Several days later, Cang Yue emerged from Shi Lan's cave abode. His bloodline had been refined into a unified whole, and auspicious light shimmered across his fur. He had clearly gained a great deal.
After resting for a while, Shi Lan called Tian Bai over and prepared