Breaking Through to Soul Sage, Guang Ling Teases the Three-Eyed Golden Lion as a Little Kitty

Are you humblebragging here?

Guang Ling Douluo pinched Jiang Qingyu's cheek. "Brat, you're putting on an act for Grandpa again."

Jiang Qingyu brushed away Guang Ling Douluo's troublesome fingers. "Grandpa Guang Ling, you're being improper again. And don't you feel even a little guilty?"

"Well..." Guang Ling Douluo gave a light cough. "Not at first, but later I did. Mainly because pinching you feels too good."

Jiang Qingyu rolled his eyes. Grandpa Guang Ling really was as shameless as ever.

At that moment, Bibi Dong's aura erupted with a boom. Originally a Soul King, her soul power began soaring rapidly, breaking through into the Soul Emperor realm.

The phantom of the Death Spider Emperor appeared. Its color had become deeper, and its size had grown by a full circle as well.

"Wow, the Saintess has broken through to Soul Emperor too!"

This was simply a double celebration—one Soul Sage and one Soul Emperor.

Their soul power had risen so quickly, and Zhu Zhuqing had even broken through seven levels at once after consuming the Jade-Skin Immortal Bone.

The immortal herb Bibi Dong had taken was no worse than the Jade-Skin Immortal Bone; it might even have surpassed it!

Bibi Dong slowly reined in her soul power. When she opened her eyes, purple light flowed through them.

She could clearly sense that the barrier holding back her soul power had shattered. Her Death Spider Emperor martial soul had become several times more solid, and she had officially broken through to level sixty, the Soul Emperor realm.

She abruptly rose to her feet and looked at Jiang Qingyu in the distance. Her heart warmed, and she hurried toward him, lifting her face as though she wanted to move closer and thank him.

Jiang Qingyu reacted swiftly, extending one finger to firmly press against her forehead and stopping her half a step away.

"No need to thank me. If you want to do something bad, just say so."

Bibi Dong halted, her cheeks instantly flushing red. Twisting the hem of her clothes around her fingers, she said softly, "Qingyu, can't you be a little less cold?"

There was a hint of grievance in her eyes. She had clearly wanted to thank him sincerely, yet he had mistaken her for having ulterior motives.

Jiang Qingyu withdrew his hand, his expression still indifferent. "I've always been like this."

Nearby, Guang Ling Douluo folded his arms and watched the show, clicking his tongue twice. "Your Highness the Saintess, our little Qingyu has a cold temperament. Take your time."

He secretly laughed. This girl really had some nerve—she had just broken through and already dared to throw herself at him.

Bibi Dong pursed her lips without arguing, but she had already made up her mind. His coldness did not matter; she had plenty of patience. Since he was already in Spirit Hall, she had the advantage of proximity. Sooner or later, she would warm this iceberg up and turn him into the way she liked him.

He had to fall. Fall hard for me.

Jiang Qingyu paid no attention to her thoughts and turned to Guang Ling Douluo. "Grandpa Guang Ling, it's time to go back. We need to obtain my soul ring!"

Guang Ling immediately nodded. "Right, right, business comes first. Let's go."

After getting themselves ready, the three turned and headed out of the valley.

The glow of the setting sun fell over them. Bibi Dong walked beside Jiang Qingyu, stealing glances at him from time to time, her eyes filled with determination.

When they reached Sunset Forest, the coachman who had waited for days saw the three return and immediately prepared to depart.

Guang Ling Douluo said, "Set out for Star Dou Great Forest!"

The coachman was taken aback. Though he did not understand, he still waited for the three to board the carriage before heading toward Star Dou Great Forest.

After several days of long travel, they successfully arrived at the outskirts of Star Dou Great Forest.

As before, the three got out of the carriage while the coachman waited where he was.

Star Dou Great Forest offered more opportunities, and this was his seventh soul skill. He wondered if they could encounter a decent soul beast.

The three entered Star Dou Great Forest.

Guang Ling Douluo walked ahead with his hands behind his back, his aura even stronger than before.

Having broken through to level ninety-seven, he was full of confidence. Patting his chest, he said, "Don't worry. With your Grandpa Guang Ling here, I'll definitely find you a soul beast perfectly suited for your seventh soul ring. It'll surely be the finest top-tier specimen."

"Good soul beasts aren't easy to find. We need to search slowly." Jiang Qingyu followed at an unhurried pace, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings. His seventh soul ring concerned his Martial Soul Avatar, so it was better to go without than settle for something inferior.

Bibi Dong walked beside him, watching Jiang Qingyu's expression from time to time. Hearing this, she agreed, "There are many kinds of soul beasts in the core region. We'll definitely find something suitable."

Having just broken through to Soul Emperor, she also wanted to take the chance to see some high-level soul beasts.

The three continued deeper, heading straight for the core region.

The farther they went, the stronger the soul beast auras became. Ordinary soul masters would have long since dared not venture here.

When they reached a pool of water, a faint muttering suddenly drifted over, as if someone were talking to themselves.

The three exchanged looks, all somewhat puzzled. Guang Ling Douluo gestured for them to remain silent and quietly moved closer.

Pushing aside the bushes, they saw a little golden-furred beast squatting atop a rock. Its body was entirely golden, with a vertical eye on its forehead and a faint golden glow curling around it. Judging by its age, it had only lived for a few thousand years.

It was gnawing on a fruit while muttering to itself. It was unmistakably speaking human language.

Guang Ling Douluo and Bibi Dong froze at the same time.

"A soul beast that can speak?" Bibi Dong lowered her voice, her face full of astonishment. A thousand-year soul beast that could speak human language was unheard of.

Jiang Qingyu's gaze sharpened. He recognized it at once—the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the emperor auspicious beast.

It was the symbol of fortune for Star Dou Great Forest and could stir the fortune of heaven and earth. It absolutely could not be touched.

But Guang Ling Douluo's eyes lit up. He turned to Jiang Qingyu and whispered, "Little Qingyu, Grandpa has decided. How about we take this little thing back to Spirit Hall as your pet? It looks pretty rare, and it can talk too. Perfect for keeping you company."

"No, we can't catch it—"

Before Jiang Qingyu could finish, Guang Ling Douluo flashed forward and instantly appeared beside the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

With one reach, he lifted the little creature by the scruff of its neck.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion still had a fruit in its mouth, and its entire body went blank.

Once it recovered, its fur instantly stood on end. It kicked its limbs wildly and screeched, "Let go of me! You human! Don't you know I'm the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the emperor auspicious beast? If you dare catch me, the soul beasts of Star Dou Great Forest won't let you off!"

Guang Ling Douluo gave it a little shake and snorted. "Emperor auspicious beast? Quite the grand title. Too bad you ran into your Grandpa Guang Ling. Even an auspicious beast has to obediently become a pet—and you look exactly like a little kitty."

"A pet? A little kitty?" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion bared its fangs. "You dare make this emperor your pet? You've got some nerve! And your whole family are little kitties!"

Jiang Qingyu hurried over helplessly. "Grandpa Guang Ling, put it down quickly. The emperor auspicious beast is the core of Star Dou Great Forest's fortune. Touching it will draw an attack from top-tier soul beasts. It isn't worth it."

Bibi Dong also came over and curiously examined the puffed-up little beast. Hearing that, she was somewhat surprised. "The core of fortune? No wonder its age isn't high, yet its aura is so unusual."

Seeing someone speak up for it, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion immediately puffed out its chest. "Did you hear that? Put me down now! Otherwise, once my bodyguards arrive, you'll be sorry!"

Guang Ling Douluo raised a brow. Though he did not care about any top-tier soul beasts, Jiang Qingyu had said so.

He flicked the Three-Eyed Golden Lion on the forehead. "Consider yourself lucky, kid. Our Qingyu is softhearted."

Before Guang Ling Douluo could release it, a voice rang out from within the forest. "Human, release her, or don't blame me for being rude!"

Jiang Qingyu spread his hands helplessly. "It's over. The bodyguard is here."