Powerful and fiercely protective!
That was Di Tian's first impression of Nahida.
Looking at Bear Lord, who had been pressed to the ground in a somewhat bedraggled state, Di Tian said, "The Power of Fate concealed the Auspicious Beast's identity before, which was why Bear Lord failed to see through her and accidentally offended her. It was an unintentional mistake. You've already given him a beating, so let's consider the matter settled."
"Mm." Nahida nodded lightly. Her movements were elegant and composed, and her delicate hair swayed gently with them. She slowly raised her hand, withdrawing the overwhelming pressure that had weighed upon Bear Lord like a mountain.
Then she turned her gaze toward Bear Lord, her eyes carrying both scrutiny and warning. Her voice was crisp, yet filled with unquestionable authority. "Stupid bear, before you attack next time, you'd better weigh the difference in strength between yourself and your opponent. Let this be a small lesson."
Bear Lord's arrogance was visibly crushed. With his head lowered, he slowly rose to his feet as dust fell from his body in streams, leaving him looking thoroughly disheveled. He trudged over to Bi Ji's side, his once imposing aura completely gone.
"My name is Nahida. As for my identity, I believe you've already figured it out."
Nahida looked at Di Tian and said calmly, "Qingque is the Auspicious Beast of the forest where I reside. Due to certain special circumstances, she secretly ran away from our side."
"There is no need to elaborate on the potential of an Emperor Auspicious Beast. I believe the Beast God understands that as well. As long as she does not perish during her growth, Qingque will eventually reach the same level as you and me."
"But everything comes at a price. As a favored child of