Upon hearing this, Toji Di Qiu'er simultaneously turned to look at Di Tian.
Di Qiu'er stood with her hands on her hips, her expression slightly dissatisfied, her cheeks puffed out, and her tone tinged with reproach:
"He's just recovered, shouldn't we let him rest a bit longer? The energy of the Lake of Life won't dry up just because he stays a little longer."
When Di Tian saw that Di Qiu'er immediately refuted him, he remained silent.
Toji gently shook her head, raised her hand and pressed Di Qiu'er's shoulder, indicating that she didn't need to say anything more.
He looked at Di Tian with a solemn expression and bowed slightly in greeting. "No need, I'm truly sorry to have disturbed Senior Di Tian."
Di Tian frowned slightly, clearly impatient with such tedious human etiquette.
He waved his hand, his voice deep and authoritative:
" The Star Dou Great Forest is not suitable for humans to stay in for long. Since your injuries are no longer serious, you should leave as soon as possible."
"I'll pack up and leave right away." Toji nodded, without the slightest hesitation.
I felt a sense of relief.
It's alright.
He was genuinely afraid that Di Tian would keep causing him trouble.
For example, they might put you through a test to see if you're worthy of being Emperor Auspicious Beast.
That was really quite torturous.
As it turns out, Di Tian was actually quite normal.
If you become the son-in-law of the Tang family, not only will you be tortured and abused in various ways under the guise of assessment, but you will also have to help your girlfriend cultivate the Yin-Yang Complementary Triple Soul Cores, and you will have to work like a slave to become their son-in-law.
However, just as Toji turned to leave, Di Tian suddenly spoke, his tone tinged with concern:
" Auspicious Beast."
Di Qiu'er turned around. "What? I have a name now, can't you just call me by my name?"
"..."
Di Tian stared at her, remained silent for a moment, then, as if finally unable to hold back, spoke somewhat stiffly:
"Qiu, Qiu'er, don't be reckless when you're out and about."
Di Qiu'er blinked, seemingly surprised that he would suddenly say this.
Di Tian continued:
"When you encounter a problem you can't solve, immediately use your Reverse Scale; don't try to tough it out on yourself."
"I know, I know." Di Qiu'er waved her hand dismissively, clearly having heard similar words countless times.
"Don't provoke those powerful humans; you already have enough trouble on your hands."
"Okay."
"While it's certainly safe to have someone protecting you, don't always go to dangerous places..."
"I know, I know!" Di Qiu'er's tone was already starting to sound impatient.
"Besides--"
You're so long-winded!
Di Qiu'er finally couldn't hold back any longer and stomped her foot in protest against Di Tian's behavior.
"I'm not a child, much less a newbie who just left the Star Dou Great Forest! I understand common sense!"
Di Tian's face darkened instantly, but he still showed some reluctance.
Toji stood aside, watching this scene, and couldn't help but smile to himself.
This is hardly the Beast God of the Star Dou Great Forest!
He's clearly a father who's worried sick.
Di Qiu'er seemed completely unafraid of Di Tian's dark expression, and grabbed Toji's wrist:
"Let's go, let's go! If we stay any longer, my ears will get calluses."
The Snow Empress suddenly covered her mouth and chuckled, "A dignified Beast God, yet you resemble an old father seeing his daughter off at her wedding."
"That's really true." Ice Empress couldn't help but say.
Di Tian: "..."
Toji solemnly clasped his hands in a respectful bow. "Senior Di Tian, rest assured. As long as I am here, Qiu'er will be safe."
"Given your current state," Di Tian pondered for a moment before saying, "You need to find a quiet place to cultivate and stabilize your rapidly increasing cultivation."
Toji nodded; he could feel the surging power within him was not yet fully tamed.
Although the Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores were operating smoothly, the enormous energy from the Lake of Life was still flowing continuously through the meridians.
"Thank you for your guidance, senior." Toji said gratefully, "I will remember this kindness and repay it if I have the opportunity in the future."
Di Tian snorted lightly, "No need to thank me. I don't owe you anything, and you don't owe me anything. If you want to thank someone, thank Qiu'er. Remember to treat her well. If she suffers even the slightest grievance while she's with you..."
"Absolutely not," Toji muttered to herself. "I'm already being kind by not bullying me..."
"Why are you saying all this!" Di Qiu'er's lips twitched, and she quickly pulled Toji away.
Toji as she pulled him around, he could still feel the sharp gaze from behind.
He couldn't help but turn around, and his eyes met Di Tian's deep, dragon-like pupils.
In that instant, he seemed to understand something.
Then, Toji saw Di Tian give him a warning look.
Does that mean, protect her?
Toji Erchong Di Tian nodded, silently conveying a promise.
I will take good care of her.
Di Tian snorted coldly, turned and walked towards the center of the lake. His black robes fluttered as he disappeared from their sight.
But Toji knew that the Beast God's perception must still be with them until they truly left the area of Great Ferocious Land.
Di Qiu'er pulled him along, muttering to herself:
"It's always the same. Even though you're more worried than anyone else, you insist on putting on a Bingbing, indifferent facade..."
Toji smiled but didn't reply.
At that moment, he suddenly felt that the relationship between Di Tian and Di Qiu'er was perhaps deeper than any blood tie.
That is a bond that transcends race and time.
Even if there is no blood relation between them, the relationship is closer than that of real relatives.
" Di Tian still cares about you, so cherish it," said Snow Empress.
"Of course I know."
Di Qiu'er led everyone away from the Great Ferocious Land, and then said:
"Right now, Toji needs to find a place to meditate, but... before we head back, we can also rescue a poor fellow on the way."
"Who?"
Seeing Toji she was asking this, Di Qiu'er said irritably:
"Have you forgotten? You were the one who told me about this. While you were unconscious, I specifically brought him here—that unfortunate Golden Hawksbill Turtle."
"Oh right, I almost forgot." Toji slapped his forehead, as if remembering something.
Go and take the Gold of Life.
After passing through a dense ancient forest, the group arrived at a secluded valley on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Here, ancient trees reach for the sky, vines Entanglement, and the air is filled with a rich sense of Life.
"It's just ahead." Di Qiu'er lightly leaped over a piece of dead wood. "He said he didn't want to attract Di Tian's attention, so he wanted us to talk up ahead."
"This place is much farther away from the Great Ferocious Land, so he doesn't need to worry."
Toji followed closely behind, then suddenly stopped.
His gaze pierced through the layers of vegetation, revealing a giant turtle-like Soul Beast curled up at the bottom of the valley.
The tortoise shell was a brilliant golden yellow, covered with mysterious patterns, but at this moment it was full of cracks and exuded an aura of decay.
Golden Hawksbill Turtle with a lifespan of 100,000 years, but unfortunately, its Life was being absorbed by the Gold of Life, and now its cultivation level has dropped to the 10,000-year level.
If they keep sucking like this, they'll drain a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast dry.