Tang San's Beautiful Fantasy, the Fluffed-Up Kitten Three-Eyed Golden Lion

Around the same time, Di Tian arrived with Tang San and Xiao Wu, who had finished absorbing their gains.

"Teacher." Tang San walked over with a smile.

"Little San, how did the absorption go?" Shen Qingling rubbed Tang San's head. "Are you tired? Do you need to rest for a while?"

"Not tired. Teacher, you underestimate me too much."

Naturally, Tang San was overjoyed when he heard that. His teacher's first concern was for his health—this was love. No, it should be fatherly love.

"Teacher, my Blue Silver King has changed a lot!"

Tang San released the Blue Silver King vines. They did not appear much different, but the vines suddenly emerged and gently curled around Shen Qingling's arm.

Shen Qingling lightly stroked them with his fingers and found them far tougher than before.

"Much tougher."

"Of course. The Azure Sky Profound Yin Wood has a wood attribute. It can nourish my Blue Silver King's vines while strengthening their vitality and defensive power. Naturally, their toughness has increased greatly," Tang San said happily.

Their toughness had improved significantly, with the increase in vitality being the most obvious.

As for the Emperor Team, he was definitely going to take the captain's position. It had to be his; he absolutely could not embarrass his teacher.

After winning the future Soul Master Tournament, his mother and teacher would be loving and devoted, and he could directly call his teacher "Father" with delight!

Life would be sweet—simply too wonderful.

Hehe~

Tang San began to grin foolishly. Shen Qingling lightly tapped a finger against his forehead.

"Little San, what are you thinking about again?"

Tang San came back to his senses and realized he had lost his composure. He chuckled awkwardly.

"Teacher, I was thinking of something interesting."

Shen Qingling leaned closer and smiled.

"Really? Why not tell me about it?"

Tang San gave a light cough. "Teacher, I'll have to tell you about this later."

"Oh? Then I'll look forward to it!" Shen Qingling smiled radiantly.

Just wait, Teacher. One day, I'll make you change "I'll look forward to it" into "As your father, I'll look forward to it."

There was nothing Tang San could not accomplish. Hehe!

"How about you, Xiao Wu?" Shen Qingling asked.

"My improvement was excellent!" Xiao Wu said with a smile.

"That's good."

Shen Qingling looked at Xiao Wu and Tang San. Could these two little ones perhaps try performing a martial soul fusion skill as well?

Martial soul fusion skills had certain requirements, but it was not impossible.

In truth, Tang San would rather perform one with Shen Qingling than with Xiao Wu.

The ultimate move between master and disciple!

At that moment, a small golden figure came toddling over. Its fluffy paws made no sound at all as they stepped across the stone slabs.

It was the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. Standing on its hind legs, it braced itself against the edge of the table and tilted its head at everyone.

"What are you all talking about? I woke up and saw that you were all here."

Tang San and Xiao Wu froze at the same time, lowering their heads to look at the palm-sized little golden beast.

Its golden fur was fluffy and soft, while the vertical third eye on its forehead glimmered with a faint golden light. It was tiny and adorable.

"A-a soul beast that can talk?" Tang San blurted out instinctively, his eyes filled with astonishment. He had seen many soul beasts, but this was the first time he had seen one so small that could speak human language.

Xiao Wu rubbed her eyes too, finding it hard to believe.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion was instantly displeased. It hopped down from the table, puffed out its little chest, and snorted.

"What ignorant country bumpkins. Why can't soul beasts talk? I am an Emperor Auspicious Beast, born able to speak."

Its tail was raised high, looking thoroughly proud.

Tang San gave an awkward smile and casually said, "It's not that you can't talk. It's just that you're so tiny, like a little kitten, so it was a bit surprising."

"A little kitten?!"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's ears instantly sprang upright, and all its golden fur fluffed up. It lowered its front paws and raised its rear high, baring its sharp little teeth as it snarled at Tang San.

"Who are you calling a little kitten?! I am the Three-Eyed Golden Lion! An Emperor Auspicious Beast! Not some useless little thing!"

Its tiny body trembled with rage, and even its third eye shone brighter. It looked ready to pounce at any moment.

Tang San immediately froze, inwardly crying out in alarm.

He had only said it casually. He had not expected the little thing to react so strongly.

He hurriedly looked at Shen Qingling, his eyes pleading for help. He had no idea how to soothe this fluffed-up auspicious beast.

I should have known better than to speak carelessly. This auspicious beast has quite the temper.

Shen Qingling could not help laughing. He reached out and lightly pressed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's little head, smoothing down its fluffed fur.

"Alright. Little San didn't mean it. You're a noble Emperor Auspicious Beast, so why get angry with a child?"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion was comfortable from having its fur stroked, and more than half its anger faded. Still, it snorted and turned its head away from Tang San, refusing to look at him, wearing the haughty expression of someone who was clearly still angry.

Tang San withdrew his gaze and looked at Shen Qingling curiously.

"Teacher, just what is this soul beast?"

"This is the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the Emperor Auspicious Beast of Star Dou Forest." Shen Qingling lightly tapped the auspicious beast's forehead with a fingertip. "You should have heard of auspicious beasts. They are born able to stir the fortune of heaven and earth. It bears the fortune of Star Dou Forest, cultivates far faster than ordinary soul beasts, and is also the only soul beast in Star Dou with a low cultivation age that can speak human language."

Tang San suddenly understood, secretly marveling. He had not expected his teacher to know even this, nor had he expected it to bear the fortune of the entire forest.

"But Teacher, if it belongs in Star Dou Forest, why did it come to Heaven Dou City?" Tang San asked again. Star Dou was where the auspicious beast lived. It was strange for it to leave the forest and come to a human city.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion immediately raised its little head, proudly puffing out its chest.

"That's because our fero—"

Before it could finish, Bi Ji quickly stepped forward and gently covered its mouth with her hand, smiling as she continued.

"We secretly lured the auspicious beast here. There is more food in the city, and it is easier to look after it. It's better than letting it run around the forest and accidentally get targeted by human soul masters. Besides, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion is quite the foodie."

Shen Qingling nodded slightly and followed up.

"That's right. It's safer to keep it nearby."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion blinked all three eyes and realized it had nearly let something slip. It obediently shut its mouth.

It felt a little wronged. Clearly, it had been the one clamoring to come to the city to eat, explore, and have fun. How had it become something they had lured here?

But Bi Ji was watching it, so it did not dare argue. It could only angrily swish its large golden tail and squat on the ground, drawing circles.

"Awoo!" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion howled pitifully.

"What's wrong with it?" Tang San asked in confusion.

"Don't mind it." Shen Qingling waved a hand. "Even people feel wronged sometimes, much less an intelligent soul beast. Just give it something to eat."

Seeing that things were about settled, Shen Qingling stood up. "That's about enough. Let's go to the Great Soul Arena and let you adapt to fighting higher-level soul masters."

"Don't disappoint me."

Tang San looked extremely serious and declared with fighting spirit, "Don't worry, Teacher. I'm invincible!"

"Invincible? Then I'll look forward to the day you become invincible." Shen Qingling tapped Tang San on the head.

"Teacher, wait for me! Your legs are too long—I can't keep up!"