The Three-Eyed Golden Lion, Di Tian

"Where on earth am I supposed to look?"

Ye Yunxi arrived within the Star Dou Great Forest.

Even after searching the entire perimeter, she could not find a trace of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

"The Star Dou Great Forest is so vast, and the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm is imprisoned in the core area—how am I supposed to find him?"

Ye Yunxi plopped down onto a tree branch, her dainty jade feet swinging back and forth.

Just as she reached a dead end, a system notification suddenly rang out in her mind.

[Ding! Detected that the host has entered the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest. Triggering hidden benefits!]

[Reward issued: Unlocked Auspicious Affinity Physique (Emperor Auspicious Beast will have a natural affinity for the host).

Bonus: Lingxi Jade Pendant (When worn, it emits a peaceful, auspicious aura that can precisely attract the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. It can emanate the same aura and affinity as the Emperor Auspicious Beast, masking the hostility of other soul beasts.)]

While Ye Yunxi was still stunned, a warm current flooded her entire body.

At this moment, Ye Yunxi felt more refreshed than she had ever been since she began her cultivation.

A translucent white jade pendant now hung around her neck.

"These rewards are not bad at all."

The Lingxi Jade Pendant could emit the same aura as the Emperor Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

At the very least, it would make those fierce beasts feel from the bottom of their hearts that she posed no threat. Furthermore, if she could emit the same aura as the Emperor Auspicious Beast, how could she possibly be in any danger?

Ye Yunxi did not linger; she jumped down from the branch, her jade feet lightly touching the ground before she flashed toward the core area.

At this moment, inside the core area, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion—possessing golden fur, a build resembling a lion, and a third eye on its forehead—was lazily resting on a giant rock.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion cast its golden gaze toward a soul beast recovering from injuries beside the rock, looking at the sky with a sense of boredom.

"Is there anything interesting happening?"

Just as the Three-Eyed Golden Lion sighed, a scent suddenly drifted into its nose.

"What is this scent?"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion sniffed carefully; it was actually the same peaceful, auspicious scent as its own.

"Could it be?"

Just as she was puzzled, a charming and moving figure suddenly streaked across the sky above the woods.

"Eh? That scent is coming from that human?"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion did not hesitate and immediately stood up to chase after Ye Yunxi.

Ye Yunxi, who was getting closer and closer to the Lake of Life, stopped and looked around.

"I'm almost at the core area, so why haven't I seen the Three-Eyed Golden Lion yet?"

Just as she was wondering, a curious voice suddenly reached her.

"Human, why do you have this scent on you?"

Hearing the voice, Ye Yunxi was ecstatic. She turned her head and saw a soul beast with golden fur examining her.

"It really is the Three-Eyed Golden Lion!"

"Hey, human, what is your name?" the Three-Eyed Golden Lion asked.

"This lady is called Ye Yunxi. As for the scent you mentioned, it might be due to my own physique," Ye Yunxi said with a playful smile, explaining to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

"Your own physique?" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion paced back and forth, circling Ye Yunxi to look her up and down.

This was the first time she had ever seen a human who possessed the same aura as her.

Could it be that such beings existed in the human world as well?

Naturally, she had never been to the human world, and she was both unfamiliar with and curious about everything there.

"Believe it or not, that's the truth."

Ye Yunxi blinked her watery peach-blossom eyes, and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion felt a faint flutter in her heart.

No, no, how could a human woman make me feel this way? Could it be charm?

Just as she was confused, her small body was already scooped up into Ye Yunxi's arms.

That rich, auspicious aura made her feel incredibly comfortable, almost as if she had encountered one of her own kind.

"Could I trouble you with a small favor? Take me to the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest, how about it?"

Nine tails suddenly appeared behind Ye Yunxi. A pair of furry fox ears sprouted from the top of her head as she immediately unleashed the Fox Moon Charm Art.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion felt her heart pounding, and a faint blush began to creep onto her cheeks.

"You, what did you do to me?" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion felt that something was wrong and immediately stammered.

"What could I have done? Just a little bit of charm."

Ye Yunxi cast a seductive glance at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion felt she could not resist any longer and agreed to Ye Yunxi's request.

Reaching the lake at the center was hardly a difficult task.

"Let's go, let's go. And you, you absolutely must not use that charm again; I simply cannot withstand it."

Although the Three-Eyed Golden Lion said this, she did not move a single step away from Ye Yunxi's embrace.

"Heh heh, that depends on how you behave. If you don't behave, don't blame big sister here..."

"Alright, alright, stop talking, I've already agreed to you," the Three-Eyed Golden Lion said, turning her head away.

This human is simply too detestable!

Ye Yunxi knew when to stop while she was ahead, carrying the Three-Eyed Golden Lion toward the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Along the way, the surrounding soul beasts realized it was the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and dared not approach.

Upon arriving at the Lake of Life, Ye Yunxi saw the Titan Giant Ape rumored throughout the continent.

Its body was like a mountain, standing thirty meters tall with thick, sturdy arms capable of easily snapping giant trees.

Just as she took a step closer, the water of the Lake of Life suddenly began to churn, and the Sky Azure Bull Python, with its ox head and serpent body, its scales like ink-colored jade, surfaced from the water.

"Human, this is not a place where you should be."

The Sky Azure Bull Python looked at Ye Yunxi, who was holding the Emperor Auspicious Beast, and felt deeply shocked.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion jumped to the ground and said to the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, "Neither of you is allowed to bully her, and watch your tone."

The sudden words caused the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python to freeze.

"Auspicious Beast? That is a human."

"I know, but there is no malice on her. Can you not feel it?"

The Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape could naturally sense the aura she emitted, and they did not feel any malice from her.

While they were still confused, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion looked at Ye Yunxi.

"Ye Yunxi, what are you going to do? I have already brought you here."

Just as Ye Yunxi prepared to take out the treasure to awaken the Silver Dragon King, an even more terrifying voice rang out.

"Auspicious Beast, why have you brought a human here without permission?"

The next moment, a man in black clothes with a tall, upright figure and the handsome appearance of someone in his thirties appeared before Ye Yunxi.

A pair of golden pupils stared fixedly at Ye Yunxi, who was approaching the resting place of the Silver Dragon King.

"Di Tian, feel it with your heart. She carries an aura of the same origin as mine, and she truly has no malice."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion stood in front of Ye Yunxi to prevent Di Tian from harming her.

Di Tian felt it with his heart, and it was indeed as the Three-Eyed Golden Lion had said.

"Di Tian, there is no need to be nervous. I have come today naturally to discuss a matter of cooperation with your master, the Master of Soul Beasts."