Friends! Comprehending Heaven and Earth!

By the lakeside.

Liu Feng started a fire and set up a rack for several grilled fish, a roast chicken, and a Soft Bone Rabbit.

Practice had made him perfect, and with the seasonings he had collected along the way, he sprinkled them over the meat as it sizzled with rendered fat.

"Sizzle...!"

A rich, fatty aroma, wrapped in the unique fragrance of the spices.

It instantly ignited in the air, surging straight into his nostrils.

Liu Feng closed his eyes and took a deep breath, his appetite immediately whetted.

"Little Feng, your skills are getting better and better."

Bi Ji praised.

The Emerald Swan clan also ate fish, and Liu Feng's grilled fish made even her mouth water.

"Gurgle...!"

Liu Feng glanced at the Scorpion Tiger beside him and said, "Don't be impatient!"

"Roar, roar...!"

The Scorpion Tiger let out two aggrieved low growls and raised its right paw, pointing toward the small golden ball standing in the distance with its back to Liu Feng.

That loud sound from just a moment ago had come precisely from the stomach of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion!

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion remained silent and did not leave, standing rooted to the spot like a statue.

Her large tail swished back and forth on the ground, pulling up the grass.

Scarlet King, who was guarding nearby, took advantage of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion not paying attention and pointed to his own left head.

That head opened its large mouth, and drool was dripping from the corner of its maw.

It vividly betrayed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion!

Liu Feng and Bi Ji could not help but chuckle; no wonder the Three-Eyed Golden Lion hadn't left yet—she was craving the grilled fish!

Bi Ji gave a light laugh, took Liu Feng's small hand, and called out to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, who was still standing with her back to them:

"Little Auspicious Beast, come here..."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion rushed over like a bolt of lightning, grinning, her eyes fixed intently on the grilled fish.

The way she looked, it was obvious she thought Bi Ji had called her over to eat!

Bi Ji held one of her small paws and said with a smile:

"Little Auspicious Beast, this grilled fish was made by Little Feng, and it's especially delicious!"

"Little Feng is a little man, very generous. If you apologize to him and become friends, he will certainly be happy to share the grilled fish with you."

"Right, Little Feng?"

Bi Ji looked at Liu Feng again, her eyes full of expectation.

Liu Feng thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, "Since Sister Bi Ji has said so, I have no problem with it."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion blinked her eyes, "Friend... what is that?"

"It is a partner with whom you have a relationship good enough to share emotions and gifts; someone who does not deceive, is not selfish, is sincere, friendly, thinks of the other person, and stands on the same side."

Bi Ji explained.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion asked curiously: "Friend... can I eat his grilled fish?"

As soon as she opened her mouth, drool flowed out.

She must have been accumulating a lot, hiding it all in her mouth!

Liu Feng felt a bit disgusted; the Emperor Auspicious Beast was a bit stinky too!

"Yes, but as friends, you cannot bully each other. Not only that, you must protect your friends and not let others bully them."

Bi Ji continued.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion furrowed her small brows, thought for a long time, and nodded vigorously.

"Okay, let's be friends!"

"From now on, whoever bullies you is going against me! I will beat them to death!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion said earnestly.

Liu Feng took a light breath, sensing the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's emotions.

It was a very pure aura; her words must be sincere, not a deception.

He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, "Alright, then we are friends!"

Bi Ji smiled gently and placed the hand and paw of the human and the beast together.

They looked at each other, and as they gazed at one another, they felt something extraordinary.

"Friend..."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion looked at Liu Feng, a hint of affection appearing in her large eyes.

Liu Feng also acknowledged her, "Yes, friends!"

"Now, little Auspicious Beast, you need to apologize to Liu Feng..."

Bi Ji had barely finished speaking.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion had already transformed into a streak of golden light, rushing toward the campfire to hijack all the fish being roasted. She stopped by the lake and swallowed them all in a few gulps.

The seasoning and heat made her cough violently, but she didn't spit anything out, even eating the wooden skewers along with the fish.

"..." Liu Feng's temple twitched.

Bi Ji sighed, helpless, "Little Auspicious Beast, you haven't apologized yet."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion took a few sips of lake water and looked at Bi Ji in confusion.

"Apologize for what?"

"You just occupied Liu Feng's treehouse."

Bi Ji reminded her.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion tilted her head and said as if it were only natural, "But we are friends!"

"Friends are meant to share!"

"..."

Bi Ji opened her mouth, but was left speechless.

Liu Feng looked at the grinning Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the word "cunning" practically floating above her head.

She looked adorable and naive, but she was actually quite sly!

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion added, "I brought Liu Feng something delicious! Blue-Tailed Monkey brains! Sharing with a friend! I'll even take you out to play!"

"..."

Eat monkey brains? Liu Feng shook his head at the thought; how could anyone bring themselves to eat that?

He sighed, helpless, "Sister Bi Ji, I'll roast some more. Friend, how could you eat it all?"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion suddenly felt a bit ashamed, lowering her head and drawing circles on the ground with her claw.

"I... I couldn't help it."

"I won't eat anymore! I definitely won't eat any more!"

Half an hour later, Liu Feng and the others finished the roasted meat.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion broke her promise and ate the largest portion again, even trying to snatch the Scorpion Tiger's share.

She was quite righteous about it, too, saying that Liu Feng was her friend, but the Scorpion Tiger was not.

If Liu Feng hadn't backed the Scorpion Tiger up, it would have been too scared to eat at all.

"Liu Feng... roast some more!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion stood beside the reclining Liu Feng, gently nudging his shoulder.

Liu Feng closed his eyes, unmoved, breathing in the air of the Core Area as he emptied his mind.

At this moment, his soul seemed to detach from his body, unconstrained, roaming freely between heaven and earth.

His world had changed; it seemed to be composed of light clusters of various sizes.

The Scorpion Tiger was a black-red light cluster, while the Scarlet King beside it was several times larger, a fiery red!

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's light cluster was small, but very bright! Like a little golden sun!

Bi Ji was a soft green halo, perfectly in tune with the entire environment.

The faint light clusters on the ground were like tiny stars, resembling a starry sky. They were in the air, in the trees, and in the lake, all swaying gently.

This was a pure and free new world!

Liu Feng merged into it, his entire being feeling as if it had transcended.

At this moment, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion poked at Liu Feng's head, only to see his aura growing fainter and fainter, as if he were about to vanish from the world.

"Bi Ji! Liu Feng is dying!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion said in a panic.

Bi Ji was startled and rushed over. The moment she saw Liu Feng, she froze, and then a look of pleasant surprise appeared on her face.

"Xiao Feng has such high comprehension! He is merging with heaven and earth; this is a good thing!"

Bi Ji picked up the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, her face full of smiles, "Do not disturb Xiao Feng. This is an opportunity that ordinary people cannot seek in a lifetime!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion didn't understand, blinking her large eyes.

The Scarlet King also walked over, exclaiming, "Comprehending heaven and earth—even I have never experienced this. I am truly envious..."

At this moment, several figures appeared in the surroundings.

Di Tian and the other fierce beasts had all emerged, their gazes focused on Liu Feng.