"Y-you..."
Xiao Wu stared fixedly at Lin Chuan before her, her face filled with shock. Her whole body trembled uncontrollably, and her lips quivered for ages, yet she could not get out a single complete sentence.
This presence... was it the Emperor Auspicious Beast?
That deeply peaceful, warm feeling, like being bathed in a spring breeze-there was absolutely no mistaking it.
But how could this boy before her, who was only six years old, have such a presence?
Could he be just like her, having taken human form to mingle among humans?!
At that thought, Xiao Wu's mind buzzed and completely exploded.
What had she just done?
She had actually attacked an Emperor Auspicious Beast?
She must have thought she had lived too long!
I'm done for, done for, done for!
I've really stirred up a hornet's nest now!
If word of this got out, wouldn't she become the public enemy of the entire soul beast community?
Wouldn't they gang up on her wherever she went?
At that moment, Xiao Wu wished she could die. Her eyes reddened, and she nearly burst into tears on the spot.
If you're an Emperor Auspicious Beast, you should have said so earlier!
If you'd revealed your identity earlier, how would I have dared fight you for the position of Dorm Seven's boss?
Even with ten times the courage, I wouldn't have dared.
Looking at Xiao Wu's reddened eyes and aggrieved expression, Lin Chuan instead found himself amused.
The Emperor Auspicious Beast really was something. In the Douluo World, that title represented unquestionable supreme authority.
It wasn't just Xiao Wu who wouldn't dare attack him after sensing this presence.
Even Di Tian, who currently presided over the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, absolutely wouldn't dare lay a hand on him, even with ten times the courage.
The reason was simple: the Emperor Auspicious Beast symbolized the fortune of the entire Soul Beast Clan. Attacking the Auspicious Beast? That was purely asking for death.
However, Lin Chuan still had one unanswered question.
His Martial Soul was indeed an auspicious Qilin beast, and he could also take beast form. Simply put, he could be human or transform into an auspicious Qilin beast.
That raised a question: would the Three-Eyed Golden Lion in the Star Dou Great Forest still exist?
After all, according to the original setting, only one Emperor Auspicious Beast could exist in any era. A second one could never appear.
But Lin Chuan considered that there might well be an exception in his case.
After all, he had obtained his Qilin through the system's lottery, and it had nothing whatsoever to do with the Soul Beast Clan's fortune.
If that really was the case, when the two Emperor Auspicious Beasts met, just imagining the scene was tremendously entertaining.
Lin Chuan did not dwell on the matter. His gaze returned to Xiao Wu before him, and the corners of his mouth curved into a deeply meaningful smile.
"Little bunny, are we still fighting? If you want to keep practicing, I'm ready anytime. But let me make this clear beforehand: if I really beat you to tears later, don't blame me for showing no mercy."
With that, he loosened his hand and released Xiao Wu's ankle.
At the words "little bunny," Xiao Wu's heart lurched, and she jumped in fright.
She was one hundred percent certain that the boy opposite her already knew her true identity.
Besides, even with a hundred times the courage, she would absolutely not dare swing her fists again now.
If she really dared keep trying to deal lethal blows to the Emperor Auspicious Beast, regardless of whether he fought back, the moment word spread through the soul beast community, soul beasts across the world would immediately chase her down.
Then she would not only be a disgrace to soul beasts, but also a sinner condemned throughout the entire clan's history.
The thought alone frightened Xiao Wu into a shudder.
She immediately shook her head like a pellet drum, her eyes shining with utter sincerity as she said earnestly:
"No more fighting, no more fighting. I'll give you the position of Dorm Seven's boss. You take it!"
Was this some kind of joke?
If she dared become the Emperor Auspicious Beast's boss, she probably would not even know how she had died.
Besides, this was an Emperor Auspicious Beast before her. If she could seize this chance to cling to such a powerful thigh, wouldn't she gain an immensely powerful backer for avenging her mother in the future?
Seeing how Xiao Wu had clearly given in to her fears, Lin Chuan smiled somewhat helplessly and teased:
"Little bunny, looks like you do know what's good for you."
The corners of Xiao Wu's mouth twitched uncontrollably.
She really wanted to complain bitterly to his face.
Know what's good for me?
I'd love not to!
But you're an Emperor Auspicious Beast! If I really dared keep fighting, would I live to see tomorrow's sun?
Those were her thoughts, but she naturally could not say such things to Lin Chuan's face.
She was, after all, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast who had taken human form and had lived for who knew how many years. She had at least that much discernment, knowing perfectly well what she could say and when she should keep her mouth shut.
However, Xiao Wu's mind worked rapidly, and she instantly thought of another crucial question.
This was far too important.
She raised her head to stare at Lin Chuan and could not help swallowing, her eyes brimming with anticipation:
"Of course I know what's good for me, but... does what you said earlier still count?"
The moment she said that, a question mark first popped into Lin Chuan's mind.
What had he said earlier?
What did she mean, did it still count?
What was she even talking about?
But in the blink of an eye, he immediately caught on.
He realized exactly what Xiao Wu meant by "still count."
Oh, after all that, this girl was still thinking about those carrots.
She really was a greedy little foodie.
Still, when it came to Gold Soul Coins, Lin Chuan truly lacked none.
He was, after all, the young lord of the Far North. Over the years, people had flocked there to hunt soul beasts, but quite a few had also lost their lives in that land of ice and snow.
Naturally, everything those people left behind after their deaths had ended up in Lin Chuan's pockets.
So now, he had so many Gold Soul Coins that he could barely count them all.
Besides, Lin Chuan also wanted to win Xiao Wu over and farm affection points through her. How could he possibly be stingy at a time like this?
Compared with Gold Soul Coins, affection points were naturally more important.
At that thought, Lin Chuan smiled.
He stepped forward, placed his hand on Xiao Wu's head, and gently rubbed it as he said casually:
"Since I said it, I certainly won't fool you. From now on, I'll cover all your carrots. As many as you want."
In all her life, this was the first time a boy had rubbed Xiao Wu's head like this.
By rights, she should have felt at least some resistance, yet she did not feel the slightest awkwardness.
To put it plainly, no matter which world one was in, good looks were hard currency.
What was more, Lin Chuan was an Auspicious Beast. With that auspicious presence of his, he made one's whole body feel clear and comfortable.
With those two things combined, Xiao Wu could not have enjoyed it more.
Just then, Lin Chuan turned his gaze toward Wang Sheng and the others and said calmly:
"My name is Lin Chuan. From today onward, I'm Dorm Seven's boss. If anyone objects, you can step forward now and have your say."