"The Three-Eyed Golden Lion! What do you want her for?" Gu Yuena asked in confusion.
"Don't worry! Surely you don't think I could do anything to her right under your nose?" Tian Chen said, spreading his hands.
Gu Yuena narrowed her silver eyes and tapped a fingertip against the empty air.
"You had better understand this: the Three-Eyed Golden Lion carries the very core of the Star Dou Great Forest's fortune. If she loses so much as a single scale, the entire soul beast population will rise in fury."
As Gu Yuena spoke, she began transmitting her voice to Di Tian.
Outside, the Ice Empress and Snow Empress were still worrying over whether Gu Yuena would make things difficult for Tian Chen. They tugged at their hair and paced back and forth.
Seeing this, the kindhearted Bi Ji approached with light steps, her emerald gown rippling gently in the snowy light.
"You two, don't fret."
She first took the Ice Empress's icy hand, then covered the back of the Snow Empress's hand. Gentle healing soul power flowed through them like spring water, instantly soothing the agitation in their hearts.
"Snow Empress, Ice Empress, I know you're worried about that child, but rest assured. My lady probably won't make things too difficult for him! After all, he just demonstrated his value to the Soul Beast Clan!"
The Snow Empress's feathery lashes trembled, and the snowy mist in her palm slowly subsided. Her voice remained cool. "I know, but I still..."
Just then, Gu Yuena's voice transmission arrived!
"Di Tian! Bring the Auspicious Beast here!" Gu Yuena ordered.
Di Tian froze for a moment upon hearing her, then answered respectfully, "Yes, my lady!" He had always obeyed Gu Yuena's every command!
"Auspicious Beast, come with me."
Among the branches and leaves,