Chapter 88: The Mythical Beast’s Strange Adventure

"Even the nobles of Star Luo wouldn't dare criticize me to my face. Who would have the audacity to point a finger at me? I am the daughter of the Star Luo Emperor and the wife of the White Tiger Duke! As for the opinions of the common folk, I couldn't care less!" "Madam, please be careful with your words!" the steward couldn't help but remind her. "The Duke will be returning soon if he hears you say such things..." The Duchess waved her hand dismissively, completely unconcerned. "I always disliked Huo Yun'er. A mere servant who carried Hao's child, foolishly hoping to rise in status, only to fail miserably. Now, her son has become the champion of the Soul Master Tournament certainly an impressive feat. But after publicly exposing what I did in the past, does he really think he can take revenge on me?" The steward remained silent for a moment. If I were in his position, I'd want revenge too. After all, Huo Yun'er and her son had suffered immensely in the Duke's Mansion over the years. Three days later Star Dou Forest Warm sunlight filtered through the dense canopy. The Three Eyed Golden Lion slowly opened her eyes, glancing around her surroundings. She had been "in seclusion" for a while now, and today, she had finally found the perfect opportunity to slip out of the Star Dou Forest and venture into the human world. To ensure her escape, she had chosen a location far from the Lake of Life for her retreat. She even created a false body to make it seem like she was still meditating, just in case Di Tian and the others discovered her absence. After all, if they caught wind of her sneaking out, they would definitely drag her back and place her under heavy surveillance something she absolutely could not tolerate. In her view, while life in the Star Dou Forest was safe, it was also unbearably boring. It simply couldn't compare to the vibrant and exciting human world. "It's time to take on a human form. From today onward, my name will be Di Qiu ́er ." As she stepped forward, her body began to shrink, enveloped in a soft glow. Soon, a human silhouette emerged from within the light. "Di" was taken from Di Tian, since, in a way, she was his adoptive daughter. As for "Qiuer," she had always been fond of autumn when many plant type soul beasts in the Star Dou Forest bore delicious fruits. As the Emperor Auspicious Beast, her main diet consisted of the brains of light attribute soul beasts. But occasionally, she liked to mix things up with fruit eating the same thing all the time got boring. "The human world... here I come." Star Luo City The sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze carried the scent of the bustling city. A young girl with fair skin, silky golden hair, and radiant golden eyes strolled down the street. The moment she appeared, she drew countless gazes. The reason was simple she was breathtakingly beautiful. No matter where one went, a stunning face would always attract attention. People stared at Di Qiu ́er with awe and admiration. She curiously observed the passing pedestrians. Although she had absorbed some of Huo Yuhao's memories and had mentally prepared for the wonders of the human world, experiencing it firsthand was an entirely different matter. The overwhelming novelty of it all sent waves of excitement through her. She had chosen Star Luo City as her first stop because it was the largest city in the Star Luo Empire, teeming with human life. Moreover, it was close to the Star Dou Forest, making it an easy place to reach. Her golden eyes sparkled as she thought, So this is where humans live? It's so much more interesting than the Star Dou Forest! "Little lady, how about trying some grilled fish?" A street vendor, an elderly man, grinned at her from behind his stall. Di Qiu ́er caught the enticing aroma of grilled fish, and her curiosity was instantly piqued. "Grilled fish?" The old man puffed up his chest proudly. "That's right! Grilled fish! My ancestors once cooked for the Star Luo royal family even the emperor himself praised our craftsmanship and named my ancestor an imperial chef! So, if you buy my grilled fish, you're guaranteed to taste something beyond compare!" Di Qiu ́er 's large golden eyes blinked with curiosity. "Really?" The old man's face turned solemn. "Of course! Trust me you'll get your money's worth. I wouldn't dare sell you anything subpar. That would disgrace my ancestors! Let me put it this way in all of the Star Luo Empire, my grilled fish is ranked second! The only person better than me... is a young man I once met on the Star Luo border. His grilled fish skills were divine! I swear, it's like he started learning how to grill fish the moment he was born! Ah... I truly envy such talent!" "A grilled fish genius?" Di Qiu ́er 's thoughts immediately turned to Huo Yuhao. She had absorbed part of his memories, though not completely. Some things remained unclear to her. But one thing she did know Huo Yuhao was a master of grilling fish. Excited, she reached out and grabbed three skewers of grilled fish, ready to take a bite. The old man's face changed. "Wait, wait! You haven't paid yet! Pay first, then eat." Di Qiu ́er froze. "Pay? I don't have any money!" That's when she remembered according to Huo Yuhao's memories, humans needed currency to buy things. Specifically, soul coins gold, silver, and copper. Right now, she was completely broke. Not even a single copper soul coin to her name. She reluctantly put the grilled fish back down, casting one last longing glance at it before turning away. Her footsteps felt heavier than before. "Money... How do I make money? Should I become a bodyguard? Or maybe hunt down some criminals? I can't just go back to the Star Dou Forest and steal something valuable... Forget it. I'll just keep exploring for now. I need to understand the human world better." With that, she continued walking through the streets. Before long, she found herself inside a bookstore, browsing the shelves. She had always been interested in stories. Back in the Star Dou Forest, the only way to learn about the outside world was by listening to the tales of the Great Beasts. Suddenly, her gaze landed on a particular set of books. She read the titles aloud. "Star Dou Love Stories." "Snow Empress, You Don't Want Me to Conquer the Extreme North, Do You?" "Bi Ji, Don't Look Back I Am Di Tian." "A Guide to Soul Beast Girls." "If these books existed in the Star Dou Forest, they'd never pass censorship... But what's inside them?" Curious, Di Qiu ́er reached for A Guide to Soul Beast Girls. It was the closest book to her right hand, so she grabbed it without thinking. "A Guide to Soul Beast Girls... What could this be about?" Holding the book, she flipped it open and began to read. (End of chapter.)Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. 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