Mama Bi Ji!

"Roar...!"

The Scorpion Tiger let out a warning growl, its claws scraping against the ground.

The short fur along its spine stood on end, as if it were extremely nervous.

Liu Feng took a light breath, allowing the various scents of this world to flood into his nostrils.

The fragrance of flowers and grass, the fresh scent of trees, the faint musk of the Scorpion Tiger... and the sweet aroma radiating from that figure.

More importantly, the other party held no malice!

That's right, Liu Feng could discern emotional intent through scent.

He had possessed this ability when he first encountered the Scorpion Tiger, though he hadn't realized it at the time.

He gently stroked the Scorpion Tiger's large tail and said:

"Scorpion Tiger, don't be nervous. She doesn't mean us any harm."

"Roar...?"

The Scorpion Tiger turned its head to look at Liu Feng in confusion, a puzzled expression appearing on its tiger face.

Liu Feng nodded, confirming it once more.

Only then did the Scorpion Tiger sit down, though its large eyes remained fixed on the newcomer, positioning itself in front of Liu Feng.

The person stepped fully out of the darkness, revealing herself to be a tall woman in a green dress.

Feathered sleeves wrapped around her arms, and a pair of folded emerald wings rested on her back.

On her gentle face, the most striking feature was not her peerless beauty, but an aura that made one feel an irresistible sense of closeness.

"Little tiger, I truly mean you no harm."

A melodious voice flowed from the lips of Bi Ji.

Hearing her voice, the Scorpion Tiger's fur smoothed out completely.

Seeing Bi Ji, a flicker of light passed through Liu Feng's eyes as he recognized her identity.

Bi Ji nodded gently at Liu Feng and smiled:

"Little one, my name is Bi Ji. May I have a word with you?"

Liu Feng nodded repeatedly, "Okay! Big Sister Bi Ji, would you like some grilled fish? Also, my name is Liu Feng!"

He knew of Bi Ji; she was the kindest among all the soul beasts.

Now that she had suddenly appeared by his side, perhaps she could help him find a way out!

Hearing Liu Feng's address, Bi Ji gave a soft laugh, "Then I shall trouble you, little Liu Feng."

She walked around the Scorpion Tiger and sat on the other side of Liu Feng, her bright eyes curiously observing him.

Liu Feng did not know what she intended, but since she had yet to emit any malice, it meant this could only be to his benefit, not his detriment.

A streak of purple light emerged, transforming into the Purple Star Spirit Bow; he pinched the bowstring and fired a shot toward the river.

"Swish...!"

The water surface broke open, and a fish quickly floated to the top.

Liu Feng processed the fish as usual and set it over the campfire to roast.

While waiting, Bi Ji wrinkled her nose, and with a flap of her wings, a green light shone down upon the Scorpion Tiger.

The Scorpion Tiger shifted its body uneasily and bared its teeth at Bi Ji again.

The next second, the faint, musky odor of the Scorpion Tiger vanished.

Bi Ji nodded at Liu Feng, "Consider that payment for the grilled fish, alright?"

Liu Feng smiled and handed the grilled fish to Bi Ji.

Bi Ji took a small bite, hummed in approval, and said:

"Although there are no seasonings, the heat is managed perfectly."

"Little Liu Feng, who taught you this? How did you come to be here, and where are your mother and father?"

Liu Feng shook his head, "I don't have a mother or father anymore."

"I escaped from human traffickers..."

Liu Feng recounted his tragic experiences.

Bi Ji looked at Liu Feng's pointed ears, gently pulled him into her embrace, and said softly:

"Let's not think about those unpleasant things, little Liu Feng."

"To be honest, I sensed your aura, which is why I came specifically to see you."

Liu Feng blinked; as expected. He wasn't Huo Yuhao, so his grilled fish skills shouldn't have been enough to attract anyone else.

"My aura?"

"Yes, you may not have noticed, but your aura influences the life around you, promoting their growth and cultivation, and healing their hearts..."

"This is an ability unique to the Auspicious Beast, but the Auspicious Beast represents the fortune of all soul beasts, whereas you are unique."

Bi Ji explained.

Liu Feng nodded; this was likely due to his Elf King bloodline.

This realization made him breathe a sigh of relief, as he was well aware of the treatment the Auspicious Beast received in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Although he couldn't be as important as the Auspicious Beast, there would certainly be Great Beasts willing to protect him.

The Scorpion Tiger must have been willing to follow him for this very reason.

"Then, Sister Bi Ji, can I live with you?"

Liu Feng asked straightforwardly.

Bi Ji chuckled and nodded, "Of course you can. In fact, I came here specifically for you! Besides, I can feel that you are a kind little girl, so..."

"???"

Liu Feng's eyes widened, "Sister Bi Ji, I'm a boy!"

"But your appearance..."

Bi Ji was also stunned for a moment, raising her hand to draw a circle in the air, which acted as a mirror.

Liu Feng's small face was reflected upon it.

"!!!"

When Liu Feng looked, he was instantly dumbfounded.

His face had changed significantly since the daytime!

His features were softer, his violet pupils seemed to cast a soul-stirring gaze, and his red lips were slightly peach-colored, naturally curved into a smile.

Even he would subconsciously mistake himself for a little girl!

Liu Feng's mind was suddenly in chaos.

He seemed to remember that Yuanen Huihui, who possessed the Elf King bloodline twenty thousand years later, had an undifferentiated gender before reaching adulthood, resulting in changes in appearance.

But that was a special case, right? Why was he...?

With Bi Ji nearby, he couldn't check properly, but he squeezed his legs together, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, perhaps because his soul wasn't pure enough, he had developed a feminine appearance, but he was still a man at his core!

"You are a boy...?"

Bi Ji bit her lower lip and asked suspiciously.

Liu Feng nodded vigorously, "Yes, Sister Bi Ji. It's just that my race is different; some changes occur at night, but I am a man!"

Bi Ji burst into laughter, surprised:

"Then... your race, you aren't human?"

"That's right. Look at my ears; I am an elf."

Liu Feng twitched his pointed ears, having already accepted his identity.

Otherwise, if he ran into the human world now, there was a high probability he would be locked in a secret room by some lecherous noble and turned into a canary!

Bi Ji's eyes lit up slightly, and she hugged Liu Feng tightly again.

With a hint of joy in her tone, she said excitedly:

"Little Liu Feng, then are you willing to live with Sister Bi Ji?"

She had originally intended to arrange for Liu Feng to be cared for by the Emerald Swan clan.

After all, the Great Beasts held grudges against humans.

But now that she knew Liu Feng was an elf and not a human, she was confident she could keep him by her side!

What's more, Liu Feng was a little genius; the Great Beasts would certainly be willing!

Liu Feng was smothered and unable to speak, trapped in a soft embrace, so he hurriedly shook his arms to signal that he was about to die.

Only then did Bi Ji release him, her large eyes looking at Liu Feng with anticipation.

"I'm willing! Of course I'm willing!"

Liu Feng didn't hesitate.

Bi Ji smiled slightly, "Good, then we shall set off once we've finished eating!"

"Roar..."

The Scorpion Tiger lay down, biting the corner of Liu Feng's clothes, its tiger eyes looking at him pitifully.

Liu Feng patted its large head, "Don't worry, I won't abandon you!"