Hunting the Fifth Soul Ring, Gu Yuena's Reaction

Yu Mingxiao gathered his thoughts and said, "Father, I broke through to level fifty a few days ago. I plan to head to the Star Dou Great Forest tomorrow to hunt for a Soul Ring."

"Do you need me to accompany you?" Yu Yuanzhen asked with a smile.

"No need. Bringing Dugu Bo will be enough."

Yu Mingxiao's eyes shone with the spirited confidence unique to youth. "I now have the strength to kill Soul Beasts that are tens of thousands of years old."

"If I need Father's help for every Soul Ring, then I would be far too useless."

Yu Yuanzhen fell silent for a moment before slowly nodding. "You have a point. A young eagle must spread its wings and soar eventually. Set out tomorrow, then, but remember to be careful in all things."

"I understand." Yu Mingxiao turned and left the study, calling for Dugu Bo before departing the Sect Master Mansion together.

After returning to his own courtyard, Yu Mingxiao settled Dugu Bo in a side room.

The moment Na'er learned that he had returned, she immediately ran toward him and threw herself into his arms.

"Brother, why did you take so long to come back?"

"Uh, sorry to keep you waiting." Yu Mingxiao had not expected this girl to be so enthusiastic after merely a few days apart.

"You were gone for so long. Did you bring me a present?" Na'er looked up at him with her little face raised, her voice crisp and sweet.

Yu Mingxiao paused slightly. He had not prepared any gift for Na'er. After thinking for a moment, he took out a particularly delicate little flower that was not an Immortal Herb and handed it to her. "This is for you."

"Thank you, Brother." Na'er accepted the flower with delight written all over her face.

Yu Mingxiao smiled faintly and gently ruffled her hair. Na'er's silver hair was soft and smooth to the touch, and her whole body carried a faint milky scent that made people unable to resist wanting to draw close.

Na'er asked, "Brother, who was that green-haired uncle just now? Why did he come back with you?"

"His name is Dugu Bo," Yu Mingxiao said with a smile. "He is a friend I met outside. I have recruited him into the sect, and he is now serving as my personal guard."

"He will be going with me to the Star Dou Great Forest tomorrow to hunt for a Soul Ring."

Although talking about hunting Soul Rings in front of the Silver Dragon King felt somewhat inappropriate, the Silver Dragon King herself did not seem to care.

Since she did not mind, Yu Mingxiao naturally paid it no heed either.

"Hunting for a Soul Ring?" Na'er froze slightly and looked up at him. "Brother, are you already level fifty?"

"Yes. I went out to gain experience and happened to encounter a few opportunities, so my cultivation improved a little faster." Yu Mingxiao spoke calmly.

Na'er pursed her lips and muttered softly, "That is not just a little faster. I have never seen anyone cultivate so quickly."

"I'm only level eighteen. How am I supposed to keep up with you..."

You're the Silver Dragon King, a God-level powerhouse, yet you're pretending to be weak here just to fool me...

Yu Mingxiao grumbled inwardly, but he forced a gentle smile onto his face. "Work hard. With your talent, you will definitely catch up to me someday."

Na'er said, "Brother, can you take me with you to hunt Soul Beasts tomorrow?"

"What would I bring you along for?" A trace of confusion flashed through Yu Mingxiao's eyes.

Na'er was the Silver Dragon King's avatar, so naturally he was not worried that she would encounter any danger in the Star Dou Great Forest. However, he had no idea why she wanted to come along this time.

With the ruler of the Soul Beasts following him, this trip to obtain his fifth Soul Ring would probably be anything but smooth.

"Take me with you. I won't hold you back." Na'er lightly pressed two slender fingers together, her tone carrying a hint of coquettishness.

"Fine. Come along tomorrow, then." Yu Mingxiao pondered for a moment before sighing softly.

"Great! Then I'll go back to my room first!"

Na'er's eyes curved into crescents as she ran off lightly.

Yu Mingxiao watched her departing figure. He had the distinct feeling that Na'er seemed to have recovered her memories.

After Na'er returned to her room, she immediately shut the door tightly. Then, after using her divine sense to check and confirm that no one was outside, she took out a Black Dragon Scale and said in a low voice, "Tomorrow, I will return to the Star Dou Great Forest with that human. Make your preparations."

In an instant, the black dragon scale gave off a faint glimmer before slowly dimming again.

Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, tens of thousands of miles away, Di Tian sensed Na'er's summons. His body jolted, and he immediately transmitted his voice respectfully, "Yes, my lord!"

After confirming that Na'er on the other side could hear him, Di Tian hurriedly set off to see Gu Yuena, the Silver Dragon King beneath the lake. "My lord, your avatar has sent word that the human will set out for our Star Dou Great Forest tomorrow."

"That human?" Gu Yuena considered it for a moment, then her ethereal yet majestic voice rang out. "Befriend him. Whatever he lacks, give it to him. Make sure he receives ample support."

"Since he is someone chosen by my avatar, he will surely accept this goodwill from our Dragon Clan."

"Understood." Di Tian bowed and withdrew.

Since that human was coming to the Star Dou Great Forest, he was undoubtedly here to hunt for a Soul Ring. In that case, they could simply arrange one for him.

Even if they intended to befriend Yu Mingxiao, however, there was no guarantee he would not be as greedy and insatiable as those despicable humans. After receiving the Soul Beasts' aid, he might not only fail to repay the Star Dou Great Forest, but instead demand even more.

Still, this was something his lord had personally vouched for. It was not his place to worry over it.

After all, he was only a temporary CEO.

Deep beneath the lake, within a vast expanse of space, lay a silver dragon several thousand meters long. Beside it floated an emerald gemstone suffused with dense life energy.

The silver dragon's form was elegant, its body covered in hexagonal silver scales. Under the glow of the emerald gemstone, they reflected resplendent, dreamlike streams of light.

"A human outside the path of fate?" The Silver Dragon King murmured, "I would like to see what kind of existence could make my avatar value him so highly."

Over the long years, she had actually encountered very few humans. If not for the information sent back by her avatar, she would never have known that humans unbound by fate existed in this world.

Such humans could already be called transcendent beings. It was truly inconceivable.

Barring any surprises, a human who had transcended fate would certainly become a god in the future.

Before he drew the God Realm's attention, it would benefit the Star Dou Great Forest to befriend him first.

Once he became a god, even if he could not reverse the situation of Soul Beasts being hunted by humans, he should at least be able to look after the Soul Beast race more generously.

There was one prerequisite, however: he had to know gratitude and repay kindness.

If he only took and took without knowing how to give back, then he would be an ungrateful wretch.

"Sigh, once this human reaches the Star Dou Great Forest, I will observe him in secret. My avatar should not have misjudged him." Gu Yuena, the Silver Dragon King, slowly closed her eyes.

As the embodiment of the Dragon God's spirit and wisdom, Gu Yuena, the Silver Dragon King, had great faith in her own judgment.

She still bore the sword wound left by the Asura God, so it was better for her to rest and recuperate in peace. Everything could wait until that human arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest.