Silver Dragon King Watches from the Shadows

Dai Huabin smiled.

"Then I'll give it to Ling Xi."

Di Lingxi immediately reached out her hand.

"Give it to me! Give it to me!"

Ice Empress looked at the skewer of meat, and his expression changed.

She gritted her teeth and walked over quickly.

"Fine, I'll just have to eat one skewer, even if it's reluctantly."

She took the meat skewers from Dai Huabin, turned around, and faced away from the crowd.

Then he took a big, hard bite.

Di Lingxi was laughing so hard she almost fell over.

"Sister Bing'er, you're clearly just craving it!"

Ice Empress turned and glared at her.

"Shut up!"

Di Lingxi laughed even harder.

Zhu Lu whispered to Dai Huabin from the side.

"Sister Bing'er is really stubborn."

Dai Huabin smiled but didn't say anything.

He continued grilling the meat skewers.

Ice Empress, with their backs to everyone, finished their first skewer, then turned around.

"One more skewer, please."

Dai Huabin handed it to her.

Ice Empress took it and turned around again.

Di Lingxi lay on Dai Huabin's lap, laughing uncontrollably.

"Sister Bing'er, why are you carrying us around while we eat?"

Ice Empress didn't even turn their heads.

"I'd love to!"

Snow Empress chuckled softly beside her.

Dai Huabin spent the whole afternoon grilling meat.

Di Lingxi ate until her belly was round, Ice Empress also ate quite a bit, but she kept her back to everyone.

As dusk fell, the lake surface shimmered with golden light.

Dai Huabin sat by the lake, watching the sunset in the distance.

Zhu Lu leaned close to him, her head resting gently on his shoulder.

Di Lingxi lay on the ground, burping.

Ice Empress and Snow Empress sat on the tree roots, talking in hushed tones.

Everything was quiet.

Deep within the Lake of Life, in a hidden, special space at the bottom of the lake, a pair of enormous silver vertical pupils silently observe everything on the lake's surface.

The bottom of the Lake of Life.

Within the special space, silver light flowed, and a faint dragon's might permeated the air.

A massive silver dragon coiled in the center of the space, its body covered in silvery-white scales, each gleaming with a cold luster.

Her eyes were silver-purple, with narrow, sharp pupils, and she was currently gazing through the spatial barrier at the figures on the lake's surface.

Di Tian knelt on one knee, his head bowed.

"My lord."

The Silver Dragon King withdrew his gaze and spoke calmly.

"Explain."

Di Tian raised his head.

"Your subordinate has ascertained that the human boy's name is Dai Huabin, a level 57 Soul King, with the Martial Soul White Tiger, and the eldest son of the White Tiger Duke Mansion in the Star Luo Empire."

The Silver Dragon King did not respond.

Di Tian continued.

"This child has exceptional talent and possesses many peculiar qualities."

"The two women accompanying him are the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress from the Far North."

The Silver Dragon King's pupils contracted slightly.

"The Heavenly Snow Woman and the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion?"

Di Tian nodded.

"Exactly."

He paused for a moment.

"Your subordinate sent the Scarlet King to probe the situation, and the Scarlet King reported back that the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress have staked their lives on this human."

The Silver Dragon King remained silent for a moment.

Why would they do this?

Di Tian shook his head.

"This subordinate is unaware."

"But the Scarlet King said that the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress were extremely obedient to that human boy, and even protected him directly in front of the Scarlet King."

The Silver Dragon King's tail gently patted the ground.

"The Ice Empress and the Snow Empress are both rulers of the Far North, and are proud by nature. How could they easily submit to a human?"

Di Tian raised his head.

"That's why I allowed the Auspicious Beast to stay by his side."

The Silver Dragon King turned his head, his silver-purple pupils staring straight at Di Tian.

"You mean, you allowed the mythical Auspicious Beast to follow that human because both the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress chose him?"

Di Tian lowered his head.

"My Lord, please forgive me."

"I simply feel that the person who made the choice between the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress must have extraordinary abilities."

"Moreover, Ling Xi herself really enjoys being with him."

The Silver Dragon King remained silent for a long time.

The space was so quiet that only the sound of her breathing could be heard.

After a long silence, she finally spoke.

"This person has cultivated to his current level at such a young age, his talent is truly remarkable."

"But he is, after all, human."

"Further observation is needed."

Di Tian nodded.

"Your Majesty is wise."

The Silver Dragon King looked towards the lake.

"The Auspicious Beast has now taken human form. Although it is Auspicious Beast, it is still young and has a simple nature."

"Have Bi Ji keep a close eye on things, don't let that human bully the Auspicious Beast."

The Di Tian responded.

"Yes."

The Silver Dragon King paused for a moment, then continued.

"Also, go and investigate that human's background yourself."

"He has too many secrets."

"Why the Ice Empress and Snow Empress submitted to him needs to be clarified."

Di Tian bowed.

"Understood, sir."

The Silver Dragon King flicked its tail.

"Go down."

Di Tian exited the space.

The Silver Dragon King looked back at the lake surface.

Through the spatial barrier, she could clearly see Dai Huabin sitting by the lake, surrounded by several women.

The black-haired girl nestled close to him.

The blonde girl lay on the ground, burping.

Ice Empress and Snow Empress sat on the tree roots, talking in hushed tones.

The Silver Dragon King's pupils narrowed slightly.

She could sense that the aura emanating from the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress was indeed connected to that human boy in some way.

It was a very special kind of communication.

It's similar to a contract, but not entirely.

It's more like a bond at the level of blood ties.

The Silver Dragon King pondered for a moment, then slowly closed his eyes.

She needed time to determine whether this human boy was trustworthy.

On the surface of the lake.

Dai Huabin suddenly raised his head and looked into the depths of the lake.

Zhu Lu noticed his movement and asked softly.

"Huabin, what's wrong?"

Dai Huabin shook his head.

"Fine."

He looked away.

Just a moment ago, he sensed an extremely powerful aura.

The aura was subtle, yet incredibly powerful.

That must be the Silver Dragon King.

Dai Huabin thought to himself.

It seems the Silver Dragon King has noticed him.

However, this was within his expectations.

Di Lingxi is Auspicious Beast, and the Silver Dragon King could not possibly ignore her movements.

Since he was with Di Lingxi and had a close relationship with the Ice and Snow Emperors, the Silver Dragon King would definitely become suspicious.

Dai Huabin lowered his eyelids, not thinking much of it.

Anyway, he had no intention of harming the Star Dou Great Forest.

Let the Silver Dragon King observe if he wants to.

Zhu Lu leaned on Dai Huabin's shoulder and whispered.

"Huabin, how many days until we go back to the academy?"

Dai Huabin thought for a moment.

"Let's stay for two more days."

Zhu Lu nodded.

Di Lingxi got up from the ground and staggered over to Dai Huabin's side.

"Huabin, I'm going back to the academy. Will I never see Sister Bi Ji again?"

Dai Huabin smiled.

"Won't."

"We'll come back if we have the chance in the future."

Di Lingxi was finally relieved.

"That's good."

She lay back down on the ground.

Ice Empress and Snow Empress walked over.

Ice Empress spoke.

When are you planning to leave?

Dai Huabin glanced at her.

"The day after tomorrow."

Ice Empress nodded.

"Then I'll go tell Bi Ji."

She turned and left.

Snow Empress sat next to Dai Huabin, her long white dress spread out on the moss.

"Huabin, what do you plan to do after returning to the academy?"