"R-really?"
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm abruptly raised his head, his round eyes brimming with longing. Even the golden markings on his body glowed faintly with excitement:
"You can really make Bingbing stop hating me?"
"Of course."
Qian Daoliu nodded, his tone carrying unquestionable certainty.
"As long as you trust me, I can not only change the Ice Empress's opinion of you, but also help you fulfill your wish to become stronger, so you'll no longer be the 'soul beast that only knows how to sleep' everyone talks about."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm looked at the ten-thousand-year ice jade marrow on the ground, then recalled the resentment he had harbored for years. Finally, he gritted his teeth and shuffled his plump body forward:
"I-I trust you! I'll join your 'god-making plan'! But you can't lie to me!"
The moment he finished speaking, a system notification suddenly sounded in Qian Daoliu's mind:
[Detected host contact with the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, a key soul beast in the 'god-making plan.' Side quest 'Capturing Tian Meng' triggered.] [Quest progress]: 1/1, [Quest rewards]: Mental Power Enhancement Potion x5, ten-thousand-year ice jade marrow * ten tons!]
A satisfied smile curled Qian Daoliu's lips as he looked at the silkworm's innocent expression.
Winning over the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had not only given him an ally with exceptional mental power, but also added a crucial link to the "god-making plan."
He glanced down at the fleece pouch against his chest. The Sacred Unicorn Cub was poking its head out, watching the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm curiously and giving a clear whinny.
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm noticed the little one too, his round eyes full of curiosity:
"What kind of soul beast is that? It's so tiny, and it even glows!"
"A Sacred