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The Three-Eyed Golden Lion was about to explode with anger, its entire face turning red.

In the end, it shamelessly rolled around in Jiang Qingyu's arms.

"I don't care, I want to eat! I want to eat!"

"If you won't let me eat, I'm not getting up!"

Guang Ling Douluo clutched his stomach and burst into laughter at the sight.

Bi Ji, who had rushed back carrying plenty of Clear Dew Tea leaves and some stored spring water, sighed and covered her forehead when she saw the Three-Eyed Golden Lion throwing a childish tantrum.

Di Tian arrived carrying a great deal of high-quality meat. Seeing the auspicious beast rolling around so shamelessly, he did not know whether to laugh or cry.

You're an auspicious beast, an existence blessed with the fortune of heaven and earth.

Seeing Guang Ling Douluo laughing so happily, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion became even angrier and made an even bigger fuss.

"This is an auspicious beast?" Bibi Dong found it unbelievable.

Bi Ji forcefully pulled the Three-Eyed Golden Lion into her arms. "Stop making trouble, auspicious beast. They still have to leave."

"I don't care!"

"I want to eat!"

"If you don't let me eat, I won't be happy."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion let out a series of whimpering cries.

The Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King exchanged a glance, then looked at Jiang Qingyu's cold, calm expression. He seemed unaffected.

Di Tian immediately leaned closer and whispered, "Why not agree for now? Just tell it you'll bring it over in three days and placate it first. Even if the auspicious beast realizes you haven't come after three days and makes another scene, just bring prepared food the next time you come to the forest. Say you were delayed by urgent matters and couldn't get away."

Jiang Qingyu stiffened and looked at the solemn-faced Di Tian.

It really was a good idea.

"Alright, we'll do that!"

Jiang Qingyu found it workable.

Jiang Qingyu immediately said, "Auspicious beast, I'll go back and make it. How about I deliver it to you in three days?"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion stopped fussing at once, planted all four paws on the ground, and nodded. "Sure. As long as there's food, that's all that matters."

Guang Ling Douluo froze. "How can that be? Little Qingyu absolutely cannot!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion flew into a rage. "Why can't he? I want to eat! Guang Ling Douluo, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business, or I'll make you regret it."

Guang Ling Douluo snapped, "Who's afraid of who!"

Jiang Qingyu rubbed his forehead. "Di Tian, Bi Ji, we'll be leaving first. See you later."

Di Tian and Bi Ji nodded.

Jiang Qingyu stored the items in Di Tian's and Bi Ji's hands inside his storage soul tool. Ignoring Guang Ling Douluo, he motioned for Bibi Dong to follow him.

Only after the two had gone far away did Guang Ling Douluo belatedly realize what had happened. He hurriedly chased after them. "Little Qingyu, wait for me!"

Upon arriving at the Star Dou Great Forest, Red King, who had been waiting there for three days, handed the Purple-Winged Spider Emperor over to Jiang Qingyu and immediately left.

"Little Qingyu, why did you leave without waiting for me?"

Guang Ling Douluo complained.

"Grandpa Guang Ling, you were too slow. Why should I wait for you?" Jiang Qingyu said.

Guang Ling Douluo looked utterly wronged. "I'm your grandpa!"

"Grandpas are no exception." Jiang Qingyu waved a hand. "Alright, hurry up and get in the carriage. We're going to collect the payment."

After they boarded the carriage and placed the Purple-Winged Spider Emperor in the back, the driver immediately headed for the Soul Master Guild in Heaven Dou City.

A day later, the carriage stopped in front of the Soul Master Guild.

The people nearby all turned to look.

"That's a Purple-Winged Spider Emperor, and one that's over ten thousand years old! Incredible!"

"Who did it? Who's that powerful?"

When Jiang Qingyu stepped down from the carriage, everyone was stunned.

"What a beautiful young lady."

"And so strong, too."

More and more people gathered around.

Jiang Qingyu grabbed one of the Purple-Winged Spider Emperor's legs and entered the Soul Master Guild.

A staff member who had been recording something saw Jiang Qingyu enter but had yet to react when the Purple-Winged Spider Emperor was tossed directly onto the floor.

The staff member jumped in fright.

"A Purple-Winged Spider Emperor? Damn, you really killed it!"

"That's amazing!"

Jiang Qingyu dusted off his hands. "Bring the person who posted the commission here and settle my payment."

"Understood." The staff member nodded repeatedly.

The staff member immediately contacted the client who had posted the commission.

While they waited, the staff member brewed three cups of hot tea and brought them to Jiang Qingyu's group.

A short while later.

"Who completed the commission?"

A voice came from outside. A gentle-looking woman entered, elegant in bearing, clearly someone of considerable status at a glance.

The staff member hurriedly rose to his feet. "Miss Ye, this is the person who hunted the Purple-Winged Spider Emperor, Jiang Qingyu!"

The woman known as Miss Ye looked at Jiang Qingyu, and her body immediately stiffened as her eyes lit up.

So beautiful. Even more stunning than I was in my youth. His aura is so cold and distant, as though untouched by the mortal world.

"Thank you. I am the head of the Ye Family, Ye Wanrou." Ye Wanrou extended her hand.

Jiang Qingyu reached out, shook her hand briefly, then swiftly withdrew his own. "Madam Ye, there is no need to thank me. I merely did what I was supposed to do. Also, I'm a man, not a woman."

Ye Wanrou was surprised by his bearing, but hearing that he was a man made her heart race even more.

With looks like these, he truly is a rare sight. He could charm men, women, young, and old alike.

"Mr. Jiang, this is the reward of two hundred thousand gold soul coins. Please accept it."

Ye Wanrou took out a card and handed it over.

Jiang Qingyu accepted it and tossed it to Bibi Dong. "Keep it for me."

Bibi Dong hurriedly caught it.

Ye Wanrou glanced at the Purple-Winged Spider Emperor on the floor, now devoid of life and completely drained of blood. "Mr. Jiang, do you need this soul beast?"

"No. I was only responsible for hunting it. You can handle the soul beast as you see fit."

"Madam Ye, if there is nothing else, we'll be leaving."

Jiang Qingyu turned to leave.

Ye Wanrou seemed to want to keep him a little longer. "I am the head of the Nine-Heart Begonia Ye Family. Would you honor me by visiting my home?"

Jiang Qingyu glanced back. "Miss Ye, that won't be necessary. We still have important matters to attend to, so we won't trouble you any further."

Under Ye Wanrou's gaze, the three gradually left the Soul Master Guild, while the image of Jiang Qingyu's breathtaking face lingered in her mind.

Ye Wanrou came back to her senses and called for the servants outside to carry the Purple-Winged Spider Emperor back to the Ye Residence.

Ye Wanrou was curious.

Who is this person? Why have I never heard of him before? He wasn't even surprised to hear that I am an inheritor of the Nine-Heart Begonia.

If the Ye Family owed him a favor, it could save his life at a critical moment.

I need to investigate him.

Meanwhile, Jiang Qingyu had already boarded the carriage and left Heaven Dou City. He entered a state of contemplation.

Guang Ling Douluo brought up a point from beside him. "Little Qingyu, the Nine-Heart Begonia martial soul is no ordinary one. Don't you want to win them over? In Spirit Hall, you will eventually need to cultivate forces that support you. Becoming the Holy Son of Spirit Hall alone will not be enough."

Jiang Qingyu shook his head. "There is no need. If fate brings us together again, I can resolve their martial soul problem. With that alone, they will naturally submit."

"What?"

Guang Ling Douluo thought he had misheard.

The curse of the Nine-Heart Begonia lineage had been passed down for a thousand years. No one had ever been able to resolve it.

Yet Little Qingyu could solve it.

"Little Qingyu, are you sure?" Guang Ling Douluo asked.

"Yes, Qingyu, this isn't something to joke about." Bibi Dong was equally astonished.

"Of course. Otherwise, how did Grandpa Guang Ling reach rank ninety-seven, and how did you, Bibi Dong, break through to Soul Emperor?"

Jiang Qingyu opened his eyes and spoke calmly.

"Well... that makes sense." Guang Ling Douluo coughed lightly.

"Qingyu has a point."

Bibi Dong pretended to look out at the scenery beyond the window.