Greedy Gu Yuena, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm

Arriving at a secluded spot, Gu Yuena waved her hand, and a table and chairs made of ice materialized before them.

"Though it is a bit simple, it should be no issue for you, right?"

"Your Excellency Silver Dragon King, this girl is not as delicate as you might think."

"Delicate? I find you quite different from other women; there is a certain foxy air about you when you speak." Gu Yuena teased, then let the subject drop.

Ye Yunxi sat opposite Gu Yuena and placed the Silver Dragon Nirvana Crystal from her hand onto the table.

"What is this object? Why do I feel it will be of great help to my recovery?"

Gu Yuena asked with curiosity.

"This item is called the Silver Dragon Nirvana Crystal. It can nourish the origin and mend damage to the divine soul. For Your Excellency Silver Dragon King, it will significantly shorten the time needed to recover from the injuries within your body."

"A fine item indeed. Tell me, what do you want?"

Gu Yuena rested her arms on the table, propping her chin on her hands, and looked at the woman before her with a playful expression.

"Simple. I only want the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. That somewhat chubby ice silkworm that Di Tian captured."

"Oh? You mean that fellow? I had intended to use him to assist in my recovery, but if you want him, this Silver Dragon Nirvana Crystal is indeed a worthy exchange."

The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was naturally not as important to her as the feeling the Silver Dragon Nirvana Crystal provided.

However, why did this human woman know everything, even about the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm?

"Why not tell me what you intend to do with that thing?" Gu Yuena said.

"Hehe, I cannot disclose that, Your Excellency Silver Dragon King. This girl naturally has other uses for it."

Ye Yunxi blinked her glistening, peach-blossom eyes, revealing a hint of mystery.

"How disappointing."

Immediately, Gu Yuena's gaze fell upon the thin veil on Ye Yunxi's face, a flash of playfulness in her eyes:

"Since we are cooperating, there should be some sincerity, should there not? You have kept your veil on the entire time, leaving this King unaware of your appearance. I am quite dissatisfied with your lack of sincerity."

Hearing this, the smile on Ye Yunxi's face faded slightly. She wore a troubled expression, her fingertips subconsciously tightening around the edge of her veil:

"That will not do."

"Oh?" Gu Yuena raised an eyebrow. "Is there something you dare not do?"

"It is not that I dare not." Ye Yunxi sighed helplessly, her peach-blossom eyes curving with a touch of resignation:

"Someone specifically instructed me not to remove my veil casually, lest I attract unnecessary trouble. So, Your Excellency Silver Dragon King, my apologies."

The more she said this, the deeper Gu Yuena's curiosity grew.

What kind of person could have given such specific instructions? In the Star Dou Great Forest, who would know if you took it off?

A woman who dared to break into the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest alone and negotiate with her—would she really refrain from removing her veil just because of someone else's words?

Is it not simply that she does not want this King to see?

Gu Yuena could not be bothered to waste more words, a flash of impatience crossing her eyes.

"Then I shall do it myself."

Before the words had even faded, she moved, her jade hand reaching out to snatch Ye Yunxi's veil.

Ye Yunxi had been prepared; her jade feet tapped the ground lightly, and her figure retreated rapidly. As her red dress fluttered, she left behind an afterimage, her tone carrying a hint of triumph:

"It is not so easy to take my veil!"

"Such speed!"

A flash of surprise crossed Gu Yuena's eyes. Her own speed was already immense, yet she had not expected Ye Yunxi's speed to be enough to dodge her surprise attack.

But who was Gu Yuena? The strength of the Silver Dragon King—how could it be ordinary?

She let out a cold snort, her figure vanishing from the spot instantly. When she reappeared, she was already firmly blocking Ye Yunxi's path.

Before Ye Yunxi could react, Gu Yuena's hand had precisely grasped a corner of the veil and given it a light tug.

"Swish!"

The veil fell in response, drifting lightly to the ground.

In an instant, a peerless face was revealed to Gu Yuena without reservation.

Her brows were like distant mountains painted in ink, her eyes like the rippling waves of an autumn lake. Her pair of peach-blossom eyes carried an innate charm, yet they also held a touch of spirit.

Her skin was as white as snow, her lips as red as cherries. Even standing there quietly, she exuded a breathtaking beauty—a natural, bone-deep allure that was not the least bit vulgar.

Gu Yuena's heart skipped a beat. She stared blankly at Ye Yunxi, momentarily lost in a daze.

She had seen many soul beasts in human form, but she had never seen a woman like this—so brazenly beautiful, yet so captivating.

Ye Yunxi bent down to pick up the veil from the ground, leisurely brushing off the dust. She looked up at the still-dazed Gu Yuena, her peach-blossom eyes curving into crescents as she gave a light, provocative smile:

"How is it? Your Excellency Silver Dragon King, have you seen enough?"

"Not enough. This King has not seen enough; I even want to keep you by my side to look at day and night."

Gu Yuena smiled playfully.

"That won't do. I already have my own status, and besides, how could I possibly stay in the Star Dou Great Forest forever?" Ye Yunxi smiled faintly and put her veil back on.

Silver Dragon King, a dragon?

When it came down to it, Gu Yuena was still a dragon.

One didn't need to be told the inherent nature of a dragon.

"Are you saying this King is not worthy of you?"

"Your Excellency Silver Dragon King, there is no need to belittle yourself. Furthermore, you are a woman; it is destined that we cannot be together."

Ye Yunxi had no desire to continue discussing such matters with Gu Yuena; she still needed to have the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm perform a sacrifice.

Why was she trying to talk about romance here?

Gu Yuena was extremely displeased. As the Silver Dragon King, she had actually been rejected by a human woman.

Even so, a promise had to be kept.

Gu Yuena stopped discussing the matter and instead brought Ye Yunxi back to the Lake of Life.

"Di Tian, bring that lump of an ice silkworm over."

"Yes, My Lord!"

Di Tian turned and left.

Seeing that Ye Yunxi had returned, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion immediately pounced into her arms and asked curiously.

"What did you and My Lord talk about?"

"Just some minor matters. I am trading the Silver Dragon Nirvana Crystal for the life of the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm."

As Ye Yunxi explained, she noticed the Silver Dragon King's greedy gaze, which sent a chill down her spine.

No, we already reached an agreement, so why does your gaze still look like you want to devour me?

Bi Ji and Zi Ji stepped forward.

"What is your name? To think you would possess the same aura as the Beast of Auspices."

"This young lady is named Ye Yunxi. Remember it well; perhaps we shall meet again." Ye Yunxi smiled at Bi Ji and Zi Ji.

"Ye Yunxi."

Bi Ji and Zi Ji committed the name to memory.

A human capable of moving freely among them, the fierce beasts, was likely the first and only one.

If not for the fact that she shared the same aura as the fierce beasts, perhaps it wouldn't have been such a coincidence that she came here and awakened My Lord.

"Ouch! What are you doing dragging me around?"

A miserable shriek rang out.

Di Tian was seen returning to the spot, carrying the lump of an ice silkworm, and he tossed it directly onto the ground.

The moment it landed, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm tried to run.

Gu Yuena's eyes turned cold, and with a flick of her finger, she suppressed the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm in place.

"Little Ice Silkworm, what are you running for? If not for this young lady saving you, you wouldn't be seeing me right now."

"You? A human saved me?"