Auspicious Beast Takes Human Form, but Becomes an Outsider?

Xiao Xiao immediately puffed out her cheeks, her face full of indignation as she quietly spoke up for Gu Yuena. "The Divine Realm is going too far!"

"Sister Na, you've always stayed peacefully in Star Dou and never caused trouble, yet they still keep watching you all the time. They're such bullies!"

During her six years in Star Dou, Xiao Xiao had been taught by Di Tian. Her temperament and stance naturally leaned toward the Soul Beasts' side, and she also felt sorry for Gu Yuena, so of course she felt wronged on her behalf.

Gu Yuena gently rubbed Xiao Xiao's head and comforted her softly. "It's nothing. It was merely an ordinary probe and poses no real threat."

"From now on, I only need to conceal my aura as much as possible to avoid the Divine Realm's scrutiny. There is no need to worry."

Looking at the gentle and forbearing Gu Yuena before him, Lu Yuan reassured her, "Sister Na, you needn't worry so much. With us here, there's nothing to fear. No matter what the Divine Realm does, we'll protect you."

Gu Yuena raised her eyes and looked at the two children who had grown up in Star Dou, her gaze filled with tenderness and gratification.

A moment later, she composed herself and looked at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, whose eyes were brimming with anticipation.

"Auspicious Beast, go prepare to take human form. You'll head out to train with them."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's golden eyes instantly lit up. She nodded happily, her fluffy tail swaying lightly as her heart filled with anticipation for her own rebirth and the world beyond.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion slipped into the tree hollow and began taking human form.

Two hours later, the golden light at the entrance of the tree hollow faded, and a tall, graceful figure slowly emerged.

A head of dazzling, fluffy golden hair cascaded down to her waist, while her skin was as fair and flawless as polished jade.

Most captivating of all were her crimson eyes, so breathtakingly beautiful that they could steal one's soul.

Her figure was tall and perfectly proportioned, absolutely stunning.

At a single glance, she was dazzlingly gorgeous, a peerless beauty.

Xiao Xiao and Lu Yuan, standing beneath the tree, were instantly stunned. For a moment, they stood rooted in place, unable to look away.

Xiao Xiao's reaction was the most straightforward. Her eyes filled with amazement, and with a cry of surprise, she immediately rushed forward.

She threw herself into the girl's warm embrace, rubbing her little head affectionately against her chest as her voice brimmed with sweet amazement.

"Wow! Sister Auspicious Beast! You're way too pretty! You're so beautiful it's unreal!"

The sudden intimacy instantly brought a faint blush to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's cheeks, and the tips of her ears grew slightly warm.

A little shyly, she gently pushed Xiao Xiao out of her arms.

"Alright, alright, stop fooling around."

As soon as she spoke, she casually raised her eyes, secretly glancing at Lu Yuan from the corner of her eye.

When she saw Lu Yuan staring straight at her, his eyes full of stunned admiration, a concealed, smug smile quietly crossed her lips.

She had deliberately modeled this appearance after her master's cold, divine charm and Sister Bi Ji's gentle temperament!

Looking across the entire world, aside from her master, this appearance of hers was among the most peerlessly beautiful in existence!

A figure flashed onto the lakeshore.

Di Tian bowed toward Gu Yuena in the distance. "My Lord."

After paying his respects, he looked toward the tree hollow. When he saw the breathtaking golden-haired, crimson-eyed figure, his eyes filled with surprise.

After hesitating for a moment, Di Tian spoke uncertainly. "You are... the Auspicious Beast?"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion smiled faintly and answered softly, "Uncle Di Tian, it's me."

Di Tian's stern expression slowly relaxed, revealing a warm, gratified smile like that of an old father. He nodded repeatedly.

"Good, good, good! Such exceptional bearing! As expected of Star Dou's Imperial Auspicious Beast!"

He raised his eyes toward the upright Lu Yuan and the energetic Xiao Xiao. "You're heading out today?"

Lu Yuan and the other two nodded lightly together.

Di Tian's expression turned more solemn. "Now that the Auspicious Beast has taken human form and will be entering the human world, you can no longer use your old title."

"Now that you have a human body, you should have a name of your own."

Gu Qiu'er blinked her crimson eyes and asked curiously, "Then, Uncle Di Tian, what should I be called?"

Di Tian pondered for a moment before turning to Lu Yuan. "Lu Yuan, you have the most tricks up your sleeve. You come up with a suitable name."

Lu Yuan rubbed his chin and pretended to think deeply for two seconds before blurting out, "Simple, grand, and with an excellent meaning! Call yourself Gu Tianle!"

"You'll share the surname Gu with Sister Na, and it means being happy every day and carefree every year. Isn't that great?"

"Gu Tianle?"

Gu Qiu'er softly repeated it once, then frowned slightly and shook her head, her brows carrying a hint of disdain. "It does sound nice, but it feels too plain. It doesn't suit the temperament of a peerlessly beautiful Auspicious Beast like me. Pick another one, pick another one!"

"What's wrong with being happy every day? You're really picky!"

Lu Yuan rolled his eyes. "Then how about Gu Qiu'er? Autumn's auspicious blessing, peerless elegance, gentle yet grand. It suits your temperament too."

"This name... I like it!"

Gu Qiu'er revealed a dazzling smile, like the flourishing autumn sun—brilliant and radiant.

Di Tian nodded. "Then from now on, your name shall be Gu Qiu'er."

Gu Yuena slowly stepped forward, her gaze sweeping over the three of them.

She explained everything that needed to be explained.

After finishing her instructions, Lu Yuan looked at Gu Yuena, mischief stirring in his heart as he wanted to tease her a little.

But before he could speak, Gu Yuena had already seen through his little thoughts.

Gu Yuena gently reached out with her jade-like hand and kneaded Lu Yuan's face with a mixture of indulgence and warning.

"You little brat! Keep an eye on those two. If anything happens to them, I won't let you off!"

"Got it... Sister Na!"

Then Gu Yuena raised her fair jade foot and lightly kicked Lu Yuan's butt, smiling with her eyes.

"Go on."

The gentle gesture dispersed the heaviness of parting.

Lu Yuan answered with a smile. Together with Xiao Xiao and Gu Qiu'er, the three turned and walked side by side toward the outskirts of Star Dou Forest.

The three young figures gradually disappeared into the distance, eventually vanishing from the shore of the Lake of Life.

Watching the direction in which the three had departed, Di Tian asked, "My Lord, the three of them have little experience in the world, while human hearts are treacherous and the world is dangerous. Are you truly at ease letting them train on their own?"

Gu Yuena gazed toward the distant horizon, her tone calm and certain. "Lu Yuan and Xiao Xiao are both quite strong, and they have Soul Bones empowering them. Qiu'er has only just taken human form, but she already has the cultivation of a Soul King. Together, the three of them can handle most dangers."

"Besides, I have already arranged for Bi Ji to protect them in secret. With Bi Ji there, who could seriously injure them?"

Di Tian nodded in realization, his heart finally completely at ease.

Di Tian had always had great faith in Bi Ji's healing abilities.

With her secretly escorting them, there truly was nothing to worry about.

Gu Yuena spoke softly, revealing her plans. "Perhaps I exposed too much of my aura over the past few years, which drew the Divine Realm's scrutiny just now."

"Next, I must enter slumber once more and lie low. Unless something major happens, there is no need to wake me."

Di Tian's heart tightened, and he hurriedly asked, "My Lord! Did the Divine Realm discover something? Could this endanger you?"

"It's nothing."

Gu Yuena gently shook her head, her expression calm and unruffled.

"It was only routine observation, with no substantive action. I merely need to lie low and avoid the edge of the storm. There is no need for excessive concern."

"This subordinate understands."

Di Tian bowed solemnly.

As his words fell, Gu Yuena's figure flashed and silently swept into the depths of the Lake of Life.

A warm jade bed carved from white jade sat at the center, surrounded by Life Gold so rare that it was scarcely found in the world.

Gu Yuena gently lay upon it and closed her clear eyes. Her slender fingertips lightly brushed across her neck, and a trace of shyness flashed through her eyes.

She had not told Di Tian that she had left Lu Yuan with a safeguard.

She had given Lu Yuan one of her reverse scales.

So long as Lu Yuan encountered a fatal crisis and found himself in desperate danger, even if they were separated by thousands of miles, she would be able to sense it instantly, break through space, and descend directly to protect him.

At the same time, Di Tian stood on the lakeshore, looking at the calm, undisturbed Lake of Life.

He, too, secretly sighed to himself. His master had still overlooked something.

Bi Ji's healing ability was certainly powerful, but she might not necessarily be able to protect Lu Yuan and the other two completely.

They still needed a powerful protector!

Thus, Di Tian had not told Gu Yuena either that he had long since given one of his dragon scales to his good disciple, Xiao Xiao.

If Xiao Xiao encountered a life-and-death crisis, he too could descend in an instant, sweep away all danger, and keep them safe and sound.