A jade-green lake lies quietly nestled in the embrace of the forest.
The lake's surface was as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the drifting clouds in the sky and the ancient trees all around.
The pale green lake water is crystal clear, shimmering with tiny sparkles in the sunlight, like a piece of exquisite jade meticulously sculpted by nature.
A gentle breeze rippled across the lake, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of damp grass and trees. Every breath felt like a cleansing of the body.
"Every time I come here, I feel like I've returned to the beginning of my Life," Di Qiu'er murmured softly, afraid of disturbing this timeless tranquility.
Toji, nestled in her arms, seemed to sense something, and her furrowed brows relaxed slightly.
By automatically absorbing the surrounding Life energy, his injuries were also alleviated.
Di Qiu'er also took a deep breath, and rich Life energy immediately surged into her limbs and bones.
The Life here is at least five times stronger than that outside.
The various attributes of the primordial energy of heaven and earth harmonize and blend, forming a perfect balance. Its purity even surpasses that of the legendary Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
"You've finally decided to come back?"
Di Qiu'er immediately raised her eyebrows and looked ahead.
A tall, black figure had been waiting for some time.
Di Tian stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the calm lake surface, a faint dragon's might emanating from his body.
It gave him a sense of authority and dignity that commanded respect without anger.
" Di Tian."
Before Di Tian, Di Qiu'er lowered her head instinctively, unsure of what to say for a moment.
Di Tian slowly turned around, his gaze first falling on Di Qiu'er, then sweeping over Toji in her arms, and finally settling on Snow Empress and Ice Empress who followed closely behind.
"Guests from the Far North are indeed rare."
Snow Empress nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes meeting Di Tian's. "I've long admired your name."
In the air, two completely different yet equally powerful auras collided silently.
Di Tian's dragon might was as heavy as a mountain, while Snow Empress's chill was as sharp as an abyss, yet they achieved a delicate balance the moment they made contact.
"I never imagined you'd reach this level."
Di Tian could sense that the Soul Power fluctuations surrounding this ruler of the Far North were actually making him feel a bit of pressure.
That was the aura of Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores at the same realm as him.
Moreover, he also possesses the Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores within Di Qiu'er and the human in her arms.
This caused Di Tian's pupils to contract slightly, and his dragon might unconsciously diminished.
"It was just a coincidence," Snow Empress replied calmly. "We came here for him."
As she spoke, Snow Empress's gaze fell on Toji.
"Tell me, to help or not to help? Just one word."
Di Tian stepped forward slowly, his black robes brushing silently across the grass.
As he approached, the waters of the Lake of Life suddenly rippled with strange waves, as if responding to the will of this Star Dou Lord.
What would happen if I said I wouldn't help?
" Di Tian..." Di Qiu'er instinctively hugged Toji tighter in her arms, "He needs the healing from the Lake of Life."
Di Tian did not respond immediately, but instead raised his hand, and a dark golden light enveloped Toji.
The light, as if alive, danced across Toji's body, eventually coalescing into a complex dragon-shaped rune at his heart.
Di Tian frowned slightly and looked at Snow Empress.
"Was this your doing?"
The Snow Empress said expressionlessly, "It's his own destiny; I merely gave it a push."
Di Tian nodded, then turned to Di Qiu'er.
"Just for this human?"
Di Qiu'er raised her head and looked directly at Di Tian: "He saved my life."
"Furthermore, the Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores within my body were all completed with his help. Without him, I wouldn't have reached my current cultivation level."
" Di Tian, please help me."
Di Qiu'er held a hint of pleading.
Let him heal his wounds in the lake first.
Di Tian pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over Toji's pale face, and finally nodded slightly:
"Since you say he saved your life and helped you complete the Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores, then he is an honored guest of our Star Dou Great Forest."
As he finished speaking, ripples suddenly appeared on the calm lake surface.
A beam of emerald light rose from the depths of the lake, its pure, jade-like radiance paving a path across the surface.
"Since you've agreed, let me see his injuries."
A melodious voice emanated from the light. The emerald green figure gradually became clearer, and a peerless beauty gracefully walked across the lake.
It was none other than Bi Ji, one of the Ten Ferocious Beast.
She is also Di Tian's wife.
Bi Ji's long, emerald-green hair cascaded down like a waterfall, shimmering with an emerald-like luster in the sunlight. Her slender, delicate body was perfectly outlined by a long, light green dress, and her exposed, snow-white arms resembled the finest mutton-fat jade.
What is most striking are the pair of emerald green wings on her back, which are like jewels carved into the background. Each feather is crystal clear and exudes a rich sense of Life.
Seeing that this Ferocious Beast was most skilled in healing, was willing to help, Di Qiu'er breathed a sigh of relief.
Bi Ji smiled gently, a smile that seemed to make the surrounding plants and trees relax. She landed lightly on the lakeside, her emerald eyes gazing tenderly at the unconscious Toji.
"This child is badly injured."
She reached out her slender hand and gently pressed it against Toji's forehead.
Instantly, a halo of emerald green light spread from her palm, enveloping Toji's entire body.
The light was like the gentlest sunlight in spring, warm and not dazzling.
After learning about Toji's injuries, Bi Ji frowned slightly, then smiled.
"This human was overtaxed and subjected to power he shouldn't have been able to handle; he should be fine."
As she finished speaking, several emerald-green streams of water suddenly rose from the lake, gently lifting Toji's body.
The water seemed to have Life of its own, Entanglement around Toji and slowly carrying him into the center of the lake.
Bi Ji placed her hands together in front of her chest and sang softly. The entire Lake of Life resonated with her, and countless emerald lights rose from the bottom of the lake, like fireflies on a summer night, surrounding Toji.
Di Qiu'er watched the scene in the center of the lake with tension. She saw that Toji's pale face was regaining color at a visible speed, and the wounds on his body were gradually healing under the nourishment of the emerald light.
"It seems that this time, even if he wanted to die, it would be difficult."
Ice Empress suddenly spoke, their tone unusually gentle.
The turquoise waves of the Lake of Life gradually calmed down, Toji's body floated in the center of the lake, gently enveloped by rich Life energy.
Bi Ji's healing power was like the finest silk thread, slowly repairing his damaged meridians and internal organs.
Di Tian withdrew his gaze, his dark golden dragon eyes turning to Di Qiu'er, the majesty in his eyes causing the surrounding air to freeze.
"Now, it's time to fulfill your promise. Tell me, what have you been through all these years? Why have you developed such a deep bond with this human being?"