Red King Instantly Cowers, Ice Empress Tsunderely Acts Cute

As soon as Ice Empress finished speaking, the temperature around her plummeted.

A thin layer of frost began to spread outward from her feet, covering the ground within a radius of several meters, and the grass instantly froze into an icy white.

The Scarlet King's smile froze on his face.

Not only Ice Empress, but Snow Empress also made a move.

She stood beside Ice Empress, her long white hair moving without wind, and an even more refined chill emanated from her body, echoing Ice Empress's Ultimate Ice.

The two Lords of Ice and Snow released their auras simultaneously, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet below freezing.

The Scarlet King's red hair was covered with a layer of fine frost.

Zhu Lu had already silently stood half a step in front of Dai Huabin, her fingers slightly bent, the Soul Power of the Ice Shadow Spirit Cat faintly visible at her fingertips.

Di Lingxi was even more decisive, hands on her hips, her long golden hair curling with a faint golden glow, giving off a "try touching him" vibe.

Even Bi Ji frowned slightly, stepping aside to stand between the Scarlet King and Dai Huabin, making her stance clear.

The Scarlet King's expression changed repeatedly.

It's true that he's Ferocious Beast's been around for 300,000 years, but the Ice Empress's cultivation level is already above his, not to mention the Snow Empress is also by his side. With these two joining forces, even if he fights with his life on the line, he won't gain any advantage.

Add to that Bi Ji's attitude, and the Auspicious Beast's possessive behavior towards its food...

"Cough."

The Scarlet King coughed lightly, lowered his arms from his chest, and his tone softened instantly.

"I was just saying it casually, I didn't really mean anything by it."

The chill of Ice Empress has not subsided.

"Are you all really that serious?"

The Scarlet King took half a step back and rubbed the frost off his arms.

"Would I, an old man, bully a junior?"

However, no one responded.

The Scarlet King was in an awkward position.

Bi Ji glanced at him and spoke softly.

"Scarlet King, Huabin is Ling Xi's friend and a guest of our Star Dou Great Forest. You should stop now."

The Scarlet King pursed his lips, feeling incredibly frustrated.

Back in the Core Circle Star Dou Great Forest, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?

But everyone present was on that human kid's side, and he couldn't very well turn against everyone.

"Fine, fine, I won't say anything more, okay?"

Scarlet King waved his hand, glared at Dai Huabin, muttered "You're lucky," and then turned and strode away.

After walking a dozen steps, his voice drifted back from ahead.

"Bi Ji, I'm going to patrol the outer perimeter."

Bi Ji shook her head helplessly.

Dai Huabin breathed a sigh of relief.

He turned to look at Ice Empress. The girl with the bright green twin ponytails still had a stern face. Although the chill emanating from her body had stopped spreading, it hadn't disappeared either, clearly indicating that she was sulking.

"Bing'er."

Dai Huabin reached out and grabbed Ice Empress's wrist.

Ice Empress's body stiffened for a moment, her orange-gold eyes quickly glancing at him before swiftly looking away.

"What."

"The Scarlet King is just all talk; don't take him seriously."

Dai Huabin held her hand tightly, and with his other hand, he gently patted her head.

The chill of Ice Empress visibly dissipated by more than half.

She snorted, but didn't dodge his hand.

"I'm not arguing with him; I just find him noisy."

"Yes, yes, he's noisy, he's the noisiest."

Dai Huabin agreed verbally, gently stroking her soft, emerald-green hair twice with his hand.

Ice Empress's earlobes flushed red, but she had already quieted down and even tilted her head slightly to allow Dai Huabin's hand to rest more firmly on the top of her head.

Di Lingxi saw this from the side and immediately came over.

"What about me? What about me?"

Dai Huabin used his other hand to pat Di Lingxi's head as well.

Di Lingxi immediately grinned, her golden pupils curving into crescents, radiating an aura of satisfaction.

Dai Huabin then turned to look at Snow Empress and Zhu Lu.

Snow Empress had already suppressed her chill, her white dress remained perfectly still, and her expression was calm and composed. However, when she saw Dai Huabin's comforting gesture, the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

Zhu Lu withdrew the Soul Power from her fingertips and nodded slightly to Dai Huabin.

Dai Huabin gave her a "it's okay" look.

Bi Ji stood a few steps away, watching this scene, completely stunned.

She has known Ice Empress for many years.

She knew the temperament of the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion better than anyone else: proud, domineering, and decisive. In the entire Far North, apart from the Snow Empress, no living being could make her bow down.

But at this moment, the arrogant Ice Empress was standing obediently next to a human boy, letting him pat his head.

Not just Ice Empress, but Snow Empress as well.

At this moment, Snow Empress looked at Dai Huabin with an inexplicable tenderness in her expression.

Bi Ji was filled with complex emotions.

She knew about Fate Connection.

She could understand the bond between Di Lingxi and this human boy.

But the fact that the Ice Empress and Snow Empress were so close to him was beyond her comprehension.

"Huabin," Bi Ji began, her tone more serious, "You and the Ice Empress, the Snow Empress ..."

"We're connected by blood," Ice Empress answered for him crisply, her tone carrying an air of "what's the big deal?"

Bi Ji opened her mouth, but swallowed the rest of her words.

We are connected by blood.

This answer explains a lot.

But Bi Ji always felt that Ice Empress's attitude towards this human boy went far beyond just blood ties.

However, she didn't ask any further questions.

Let's go.

Bi Ji regained her composure and greeted everyone gently.

"Although the Scarlet King has a quick temper, he does care about Ling Xi. Huabin, don't take it to heart."

"Don't worry, Sister Bi Ji, I understand." Dai Huabin waved his hand. "The Scarlet King has protected Ling Xi for so many years, it's normal for him to have this attitude."

Di Lingxi tugged at Dai Huabin's sleeve, her face full of anticipation.

"Huabin, you promised me you'd grill meat for me when we get to the Core Circle!"

"What's the rush? Let's settle in first."

But I'm hungry.

Ice Empress gave her a cold glance from the side.

When are you not hungry?

"Sister Bing'er, can't you just stop undermining me!"

Bi Ji was both amused and exasperated by their interaction. Shaking her head, she led the way, taking them to their lodgings deep within the Core Circle.

Zhu Lu followed beside Dai Huabin, keeping her voice down.

"Sister Bing'er's strong reaction just now wasn't just because she thought the Scarlet King was noisy."

"I know," Dai Huabin replied in a low voice as well.

Zhu Lu didn't say anything more, but the corners of her lips curved slightly.

Bi Ji led them to a flat clearing Lake of Life.

The area is surrounded by several incredibly thick ancient trees, their overlapping canopies creating a large area of shade.

The open ground was covered with a thick layer of moss, so soft that stepping on it felt like stepping on a carpet.

"This is the quietest place in the Core Circle, and also the place with the densest spiritual energy."

Bi Ji pointed to the calm lake surface not far away.

"The Lake of Life is just ahead. Whether you cultivate or rest here, no one will disturb you."