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"Has the young master returned for good this time?" At that moment, Bi Ji asked a question. Hearing this, Di Mingli also turned her gaze seriously toward Su Yu. Although she wanted to see the world outside, if Su Yu could stay in the Star Dou Forest forever, she wouldn't mind not leaving at all. Su Yu shook his head and said, "This time, I can only stay for a while. In the end, I still have to leave. There's so much waiting for me outside. Besides, adventuring in the outside world is more beneficial for my growth." The system's random check-in feature required him to wander around and see if he could collect some rewards. After all, the progress he'd made during these three years outside far surpassed what he achieved within the Star Dou Forest. The forest was too peaceful for him. Growth requires challenges. As Su Yu's words fell, Di Mingli's gaze dimmed but quickly returned to normal. She lightly nuzzled Su Yu's hand with her head, lost in her thoughts. Su Yu paused, then raised his hand to gently stroke her head, feeling the softness and smoothness of her fur under his palm. It was silky and delicate. "Young Master has his plans, and I will naturally follow," Di Tian said firmly. "If the Young Master ever needs anything, just say the word. The entire Star Dou Forest will answer your call." Su Yu smiled. Looking at the determined Di Tian, he nodded and said, "If that day comes, I will." After exchanging a few more words, Di Tian left, likely to report something to Gu Yuena. Bi Ji stayed behind, chatting casually with Su Yu. She was gentle and exuded a serene, sacred aura, which Su Yu found pleasant to be around. By the Lake of Life, Di Mingli was drinking large gulps of water, while Su Yu conversed with Bi Ji. "Young Master's spiritual power has greatly improved. Did you have some sort of fortuitous encounter?" Bi Ji asked. Su Yu nodded and replied, "Indeed, I did. But it's also thanks to Skydream's original power." "That big bug, huh? Its spiritual essence is indeed remarkable," Bi Ji said with a smile. In the Sea of Consciousness, Skydream Iceworm was muttering curses. After all, many of the Star Dou Forest's fierce beasts had absorbed its power. Seeing its enemies only made its grievances worse. But since these beasts now served Su Yu, it had no chance for revenge and could only vent its frustration verbally. "Why don't you come out and say that if you're so bold?" Ice Empress scoffed at the iceworm, clearly disgusted. "Bing'er, how could you say that? I'm heartbroken," Skydream replied pitifully. "Get lost!" ... Sensing the commotion in his Sea of Consciousness, Su Yu's lips curved into a smile. Ever since the Ice Empress entered his mind, the previously cold and silent space had become lively. Electrolux was aloof, and Su Yu rarely interacted with him. Skydream Iceworm often ended up suppressed, leaving the Sea of Consciousness in a perpetual stillness. But with the Ice Empress around, the iceworm and scorpion frequently bickered, injecting vitality into his mental domain. Who knew, perhaps adding more soul beasts in the future would make it even livelier. "Young Master, Xiao Xuan visited the Star Dou Forest not long ago. She has already broken through to the Soul Douluo level. Di Tian personally gifted her a hundred-thousand-year Moon Spirit Dragon King as her eighth soul ring," Bi Ji said as if recalling something. Su Yu smiled and replied, "I'm already aware. Sister Xuan mentioned it to me." Bi Ji chuckled softly, praising, "Xiao Xuan's talent is truly remarkable. In the future, she will undoubtedly become a valuable ally for the Young Master. That's why Di Tian gave her the soul ring and soul bone." At twenty-three years old, breaking through to Soul Douluo was undoubtedly a first-class talent. "Perhaps, but I just hope she stays safe," Su Yu said with a faint smile. Stretching, he heard his joints crackle. Looking at Di Mingli drinking by the lake, he called out, "Ming Li, stop drinking. Come on, let's go collect some protection fees." Bi Ji covered her mouth and laughed lightly. "Collecting protection fees again? Those poor beasts will be dreading this." Di Mingli's eyes lit up. She immediately turned around and ran to Su Yu's side, nuzzling him enthusiastically, clearly eager to begin. Without Su Yu, she hadn't collected protection fees for a long time. The other beasts respected Su Yu but didn't care for her. Despite being a Sacred Beast, she couldn't command them like he could. "Hop on!" Her crisp, clear voice carried her excitement. Su Yu smiled, leaped onto her back, and turned into a streak of golden light, speeding toward the forest's core. ... Soon, their first target appeared: the Scarlet King. The Scarlet King, with fiery red fur and three menacing heads, let out a low roar that made every soul beast within ten miles cower. As a beast with over three hundred thousand years of cultivation, the Scarlet King was among the top-ranked beast kings in the Star Dou Forest. But now, facing Su Yu riding Di Mingli, the Scarlet King hesitated. "Greetings, Young Master!" The Scarlet King lowered his head respectfully. Behind it, several Three-Headed Scarlet Devil Mastiffs knelt as well. Apart from the Scarlet King, even some of the Three-Headed Scarlet Devil Mastiff had reached the hundred-thousand-year level, making them formidable. "You may rise," Su Yu said with a wave of his hand. The Scarlet King stood up, all three heads looking at Su Yu as it asked, "When did the Young Master return?" "I just got back today. Minglii was feeling a bit peckish, so we came to borrow some ingredients from you, Scarlet King," Su Yu replied with a smile. "Borrow some ingredients," huh? It wasn't like you ever returned anything. Despite his inner grumbling, Scarlet King still turned to one of the Three-Headed Scarlet Devil Mastiffs beside him. "Go catch some prey. Quickly." The Three-Headed Scarlet Devil Mastiff nodded vigorously. "Don't catch ten-thousand-year soul beasts, just thousand-year ones. And catch plenty," Su Yu added. "As the Young Master commands," Scarlet King replied. The Three-Headed Scarlet Devil Mastiff led several others as they departed. About fifteen minutes later, seven or eight large soul beasts were brought back, most of them deer, sheep, or cattle-like creatures. Their meat was tender, and they were sizable enough to serve as good offerings. With a casual wave of his hand, Su Yu collected all the prey. "Thank you for your help, Scarlet King. We'll take our leave now." Patting Di Mingli lightly, Su Yu signaled her, and she immediately dashed away. Watching the streak of golden light vanish, the Scarlet King sighed and instructed, "Catch a few more to keep on hand. The Young Master will be back." The Three-Headed Scarlet Devil Mastiff quietly went back out to hunt again. ... "Next stop, Sister Zi Ji. Let's go!" Su Yu called out, and Di Mingli sped off like a golden meteor, racing through the forest. Along the way, many powerful soul beasts caught sight of this familiar duo. Memories of past encounters flooded back, and they trembled in fear. Zi Ji's territory wasn't far from the core area, and with Di Mingli's speed, they arrived quickly. As they approached, Su Yu saw a stunning woman with purple hair staring into the Lake of Life. The crystal-clear water reflected her beautiful features. Zi Ji was breathtaking. She had a tall, statuesque figure, standing nearly 1.8 meters in height. Her proportions were flawless, with long, slender legs that were pale, smooth, and perfectly straight—legs Su Yu could admire for a year. Her ivory-white skin was as delicate as fine porcelain, smooth and radiant, seemingly untouched by any blemish. Her curves were equally striking—an alluring hourglass figure that exuded mature charm. She was dressed lightly, her purple gauze outfit barely covering the essentials, teasing the imagination with its sheer fabric. She was fiery, seductive, and enchanting, yet her beauty wasn't vulgar. She embodied a unique blend of allure and innocence, like a bewitching temptress with a pure and captivating charm. Zi Ji and Bi Ji were complete contrasts. Both were beautiful, but Su Yu found Zi Ji more captivating. He could sincerely call Bi Ji "Aunt Bi" without any inappropriate thoughts, but with Zi Ji, he could only bring himself to call her "Sister." No other reason—he simply couldn't associate her with the word "aunt." Even with Su Yu's refined taste, he had to admit that Zi Ji was a rare gem. Su Yu and Di Mingli's arrival caught Zi Ji's attention. She turned slightly, her dark purple eyes sweeping over them. A flicker of surprise flashed in her gaze. "Young Master, when did you return?" "I just got back," Su Yu replied with a light smile as he dismounted. "The Young Master just returned, and yet he came to visit me first. I'm truly touched," Zi Ji said, fluttering her lashes and playfully sending Su Yu a charming look. She was just like before—enjoying teasing him. Su Yu chuckled softly. "Sister Zi Ji, I'm not a kid anymore. If you keep teasing me, I might take you seriously." "Oh? Is that so?" Zi Ji took a graceful step forward, her snow-white feet touching the ground as her purple soul power shielded her from the dust. In just two steps, she stood before Su Yu. Leaning closer, she lifted his chin lightly, her breath soft and fragrant as she whispered, "Young Master, how would you take me seriously?" Su Yu gently grasped Zi Ji's hand and said with a grin, "Just the way Sister Zi Ji might imagine." Zi Ji raised a delicate brow, tapped Su Yu lightly on the forehead, and said, "Young Master, you've truly learned to be mischievous." "What can I do? Sister Zi Ji is just too tempting," Su Yu replied with a laugh. Zi Ji giggled. "It seems the Young Master has grown up. I can't tease you like before anymore." She took a step back, deliberately putting some distance between them. She was genuinely worried that if she pushed Su Yu too far, things could escalate beyond her control. Not that she minded, but she feared the Master might not approve. If she crossed a line, she'd be the one facing the consequences, and her status wasn't nearly as high as the Young Master's. Seeing Zi Ji step back, Su Yu smiled knowingly. Some people might act assertive, but when push came to shove, they would retreat faster than anyone. "Sister Zi Ji, are you scared?" Su Yu teased. "Yes, I'm scared. The Young Master has grown up, and he's no longer fun to tease," Zi Ji pouted, her tone slightly sulky, her gaze tinged with a hint of playful melancholy. Su Yu chuckled, neither confirming nor denying her words. Zi Ji glanced at Su Yu and then at Di Mingli, who was glaring at her. Amused, she couldn't help but laugh inwardly. This sacred beast seems to have always had some sort of grudge against her. Could it be that this little one is starting to awaken to something? Zi Ji found the thought amusing and shifted her gaze back to Su Yu. This Young Master was far from being an honest or innocent person. This little one is bound to have a lot to be upset about in the future, she thought. "Young Master, is there something you need on this visit?" Zi Ji asked with a playful laugh. "Surely you didn't come just to visit me?" Su Yu replied with a smile, "Why would Sister Zi Ji think I didn't come specifically to see you?" "Because of this little one here~" Zi Ji giggled, motioning toward Di Mingli. "If the Young Master wanted to visit me, you wouldn't have brought the sacred beast along." "Besides," she added with a knowing smile, "I'm self-aware enough to know I probably don't hold much weight in the Young Master's heart." Zi Ji was well aware of her place. In the Star Dou Great Forest, the one closest to Su Yu was undoubtedly this silly Three-Eyed Golden Lion. Following that were Di Tian, Bi Ji, and the Master. As for her, Zi Ji knew she ranked far lower. "Sister Zi Ji, don't say such things. You're of the dragon clan, which means you've always held a special place in my heart," Su Yu said warmly. Zi Ji gave him a deep look before breaking into a radiant smile. With a gentle wave of her hand, several spirit fruits appeared before Su Yu. "Young Master is so good at sweet-talking. In my opinion, you came here for these spirit fruits," Zi Ji teased. Su Yu didn't hesitate to collect the spirit fruits one by one. Meeting her enchanting, dark-purple eyes, he grinned and said, "It's true I wanted the spirit fruits, but wanting to see Sister Zi Ji wasn't a lie either." "Sister Zi Ji, don't forget to join us for roasted meat tonight." With that, he lightly patted Zi Ji's shoulder. Before she could fully process his words, Su Yu had already mounted Di Mingli again. Without a glance back, Di Mingli carried Su Yu away at full speed. Zi Ji stood there, stunned for a moment, before breaking into a soft, amused smile. "What a sly little fox." Sёarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The breeze tousled her hair, making her already stunning appearance all the more breathtaking. ... "Sister Zi Ji is a bad woman." "And you're a big bad guy!" Di Mingli was furious, inexplicably so. Seeing Zi Ji and Su Yu standing so close together made her incredibly uncomfortable. She couldn't quite understand this feeling, but she knew she didn't like it. She wasn't happy, and she wanted to let it show. "Silly girl, you don't understand." "Nothing will ever happen between me and Sister Zi Ji." "What are you getting so worked up about?" "It's still early. One day, when you take on a human form, I'll explain it to you," Su Yu said gently as he stroked Di Mingli's fur. As a soul beast, there was no way she could understand. But once she took on a human form, it would be different. After all, he could never feel that way toward her in her current form—it was as simple as that. "A human form?" Di Mingli tilted her head, clearly deep in thought. But why did she need to take on a human form to understand? She didn't know, but if Su Yu said he would teach her after she transformed, then he would. Quietly, Di Mingli resolved to believe in him.