Seeing the Three-Eyed Golden Lion suddenly leap backward, her fur standing on end as she let out a low warning hiss, Yun Yi immediately stopped advancing.
He raised both hands, palms facing outward, fully exposing himself to her view to convey that he meant no harm.
Gentlemanly manners could often work wonders at certain times.
"Sorry, I was indeed too hasty." Yun Yi softened his tone, gazing sincerely into those crimson eyes, his voice full of apology. "Your fur is simply too beautiful, shimmering with flowing light. I lost control for a moment just now. Please forgive my presumption."
Hearing such lavish praise, paired with Yun Yi's handsome and sincere face, the rumbling growl in the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's throat paused for a moment.
The Imperial Auspicious Beast, who had little experience with the world, was accustomed to the rough words of ferocious beasts. When had she ever encountered such direct, slightly ingratiating praise?
Scarlet King's warnings about humans being sinister, cunning, vile, and shameless had never been particularly firm in her mind. Now, they were utterly shattered by a few sweet words and tossed beyond the clouds.
On top of that, the pure, ultimate light-and-fire aura emanating from Yun Yi continuously radiated warm goodwill, rapidly breaking down her defenses.
Her pointed ears twitched, and she tucked away her exposed fangs. Her wary posture visibly softened.
"The night is long. Standing around is tiring." Seeing her hostility fade, Yun Yi casually sat cross-legged on the soft grass and patted the empty space beside him, as relaxed as if he were greeting an old friend. "Come sit for a while?"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion tilted her head and studied him for a few moments.
That enticing warmth kept teasing at her senses.
She hesitantly edged forward, cautiously drawing closer. In the