"..."
Liu Feng said nothing, looking at Zi JI.
As for paying the price, Zi JI had surely already made amends.
But though he could forgive Zi JI in his head, his heart still felt conflicted.
Because when it came to family, many things couldn't be judged by reason alone.
Zi JI looked at Liu Feng pitifully and took another emerald necklace from her bosom.
"This is all the treasure I have on me, and the four million Gold Soul Coins are all in here too. Xiao Liu Feng, please forgive Big Sister Zi JI..."
"Big Sister Zi JI gave all her money to you. Now she's completely broke."
"I'm the poorest, most pitiful dragon in the world!"
Zi JI whined without the slightest shame, even acting coy with Liu Feng.
Liu Feng took the emerald necklace, his face burning red from Zi JI's antics.
How could a mature, sexy woman feel no shame at all?
Just as he was about to speak, a golden figure descended between them.
The miniature Three-Eyed Golden Lion wedged herself between Liu Feng and Zi JI.
"Bad dragon mother! You! Don't bother Liu Feng! Liu Feng has to get the Life Gold out of that big turtle!"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion shouted angrily.
Zi JI narrowed her eyes and stared back at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, as if countless sparks of electricity were crackling between them.
Then she looked at the Golden Hawksbill, which had just stuck its head out.
"!!!"
The Golden Hawksbill hurriedly pulled back into its shell in fright!
It was scared!
It couldn't afford to offend any of the Ferocious Beasts here!
"Stop it. Let's get the Life Gold out now, shall we? Liu Feng, your Demon-Breaking Arrow can do the job. I'll support you."
Bi Ji came over, smiling.
The Golden Hawksbill had swallowed the Life Gold, and it had fused with its body.
Without Liu Feng, Bi Ji would have had to treat it by somehow digging the Life Gold out while keeping it alive!
But now that Liu Feng was here, things were different. He could force out the Life Gold, which wasn't part of the creature's body!
Liu Feng answered and left the battlefield between the two "women."
At the same time, the golden orb above his head appeared of its own accord, shining in brief, flickering bursts.
Clearly, the Sprite Dragon couldn't wait to hatch!
Normally, the Sprite Dragon could only hatch once Liu Feng reached the Soul Emperor stage.
But it had previously devoured all the Soul Power left behind by the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, giving it enough energy.
Now, it would devour the Life Gold as well, completing its body.
"Open your mouth..."
Liu Feng drew the Purple Star Spirit Bow, and a purple arrow of light took shape.
The Golden Hawksbill poked its head out, hesitating.
"You're really going to shoot?"
Bi Ji released a gentle green glow beside it and urged it:
"Don't be afraid. I'll replenish your life force, so nothing will happen to you."
The other Ferocious Beasts gathered around too, their expressions hostile.
They hadn't known that the Golden Hawksbill had dared to sneak into the core region and steal the precious Life Gold!
If not for their concern for Liu Feng's feelings, they would have killed the Golden Hawksbill long ago and taken the Life Gold from its body!
The Golden Hawksbill slowly opened its mouth, pleading with a sigh.
"Young Master Liu Feng, aim carefully. Don't hit my face. I'm afraid of pain... Ah!"
Before it could finish speaking, a streak of purple light shot straight into its throat.
The next moment, it suddenly let out a wail, its shriveled skin twitching all over!
A series of pained cries spilled from its mouth.
The Life Gold had almost become part of its body!
Now that its body was rejecting it, the pain was unbearable!
Even with Bi Ji replenishing its life force, it was still difficult to endure.
Just then, the golden orb above Liu Feng's head cast a beam of light onto the Golden Hawksbill.
Pale golden life energy continuously streamed upward from its shell!
Drawn by the golden orb, this energy replenished its life force.
"Crack, crack..."
Before long, a crisp sound rang out.
Cracks had appeared in the golden orb above Liu Feng's head, just like those in an eggshell.
The Ferocious Beasts turned their curious gazes toward it.
"Crack, crack...!"
The golden orb shattered into pieces. A foot-long, purplish-black bird spread its wings and flew out, circling through the air a few times.
"Aw-aw...!"
It let out an excited cry.
But the Ferocious Beasts were all experienced and quickly sensed that this bird was no ordinary bird!
Although feathers covered its body, it had four clawed limbs, a long neck and tail, and wings growing from its back. It looked more like a dragon covered in feathers!
That was right. It had to be a member of the dragon race! It was even radiating dragon might!
"Aw-aw...!"
The Sprite Dragon flashed through the air and suddenly vanished.
The Ferocious Beasts were startled. Even Di Tian, powerful as he was, could no longer sense the Sprite Dragon!
"What is that thing? Is it Liu Feng's child?"
"How could Liu Feng give birth to a bird?"
Xiong Jun scratched his head, unable to make sense of it.
"You idiot!" Zi JI covered her forehead and glared at Xiong Jun.
Liu Feng gazed up at the sky. He could sense the Sprite Dragon's position, and they were connected in mind!
Information about the Sprite Dragon had also appeared in his mind.
The Night Sprite Dragon!
Its innate skill, Night Fury, allowed it to blend perfectly into the darkness.
It could only release its aura at the moment it attacked.
It was even stronger than his Breath of Nature!
Moreover, because the Night Sprite Dragon had devoured an enormous amount of energy, its strength didn't match Liu Feng's. It still had reserves equivalent to a Soul Saint!
At the same time, because it shared Liu Feng's lineage, it could also lend him its power!
Now, the difference between its nighttime and daytime combat strength was clear.
Although it could use the Night Sprite Dragon's power during the day, the boost was nowhere near as great as it was at night!
"Aw-aw...!"
The Night Sprite Dragon suddenly appeared on Liu Feng's shoulder.
It gently touched Liu Feng's cheek with its beak, showing its affection.
From now on, they were partners who would share life and death!
The Ferocious Beasts watched it with great curiosity, especially Di Tian and Zi JI.
After all, pure-blooded dragons were a rare breed.
And the Sprite Dragon had not only a pure bloodline, but even a god-level aura!
It was only at the Soul Saint level because it had bonded with Liu Feng and was being "held back" by him.
"Slurp...!"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion licked her lips. She was very unhappy that the Sprite Dragon dared to perch on Liu Feng's shoulder, yet she also wanted to devour its brains.
They had to be a great tonic!
Liu Feng gently stroked the Night Sprite Dragon. "I'll call you Xiao Ye from now on..."
"Aw-aw..." The Night Sprite Dragon cried out happily.
Just then, faint gray currents began to rise from Liu Feng's body, spreading over the Golden Hawksbill.
A new power was devouring the Golden Hawksbill too.
This time, the aura flowing from Liu Feng wasn't gentle and full of life. Instead, it was somewhat cold and sinister!
The Scarlet King cried out in surprise. "This aura! We saw it when we intercepted the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm!"
Di Tian gave a quiet acknowledgment. He watched Liu Feng but didn't make a move.
"Let's wait and see!"
The other Ferocious Beasts said nothing more.
Liu Feng devoured it for nearly half an hour. Then his eyelids suddenly felt as though they were weighed down by a thousand pounds. They closed, and he fell unconscious.
A voice sounded faintly in his ears...
"With the sun and moon in hand, I pluck the stars from the sky. None in this world can compare to me..."
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