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Hearing this, Di Tian looked up at the giant silver dragon perched on the lotus platform before him, a hint of awe and respect flashing in his golden vertical pupils.
Subsequently, Di Tian did not say much.
He opened his right hand, spreading his fingers, and a palm-sized silver scale flew out from his palm. The scale traced a graceful arc through the air, like a meteor streaking across the night sky, arriving before the Silver Dragon King in an instant.
If Huo Yuhao were here, he would have discovered that the Dragon Clan Reverse Scale Gu Yue had given him was almost identical to the scales on the giant silver dragon before him in color, shape, and even aura.
Sensing an aura that couldn't be more familiar, the Silver Dragon King, who had been keeping her eyes closed, suddenly snapped them open.
Around Gu Yuena, besides the emerald green light radiating from the lotus platform that carried a dense aura of life, there were also various colors formed by the condensation of different elements.
But at this moment, amidst those colors, two dazzling flashes of purple suddenly appeared that had never been there before!
Those were the purple eyes of the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena; that purple was deep and mysterious, like the most brilliant stars in the night sky.
She stared at the scale before her, a flash of undeniable astonishment crossing her purple eyes. Because this scale was clearly a Reverse Scale from her own body! But... her Reverse Scale was still perfectly intact at her neck. Then where did this one in front of her come from?!
Di Tian had also been watching Gu Yuena's expression, his golden vertical pupils fixed intently on her, not missing even the slightest change in her features.
Seeing the fleeting astonishment in her eyes, Di Tian's heart sank slightly; he hadn't expected his Master to be completely unaware of this as well.
"Where did this Reverse Scale come from?" Gu Yuena's cold voice carried a hint of a tremor.
How could she not tell that this Reverse Scale was real?
But there was only one Silver Dragon King!
How could there be a second Silver Dragon King's Reverse Scale in this world?
Di Tian spoke truthfully, "It was on a human named Huo Yuhao. This Reverse Scale has already fused with his Bloodline and has been protecting him."
Gu Yuena was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, her massive purple eyes couldn't help but contract again, and her breathing rhythm clearly changed.
"How is that possible?!" Gu Yuena's tone was filled with disbelief. "This King's Reverse Scale could never fuse with a human."
She had always viewed humans as enemies; how could she possibly give her Reverse Scale to a human, and how could she possibly protect a human!
Di Tian then said, "Master, the problem now is that this Reverse Scale clearly isn't yours."
Gu Yuena took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and her voice returned to calmness. "Correct, that is the most important point."
Then Gu Yuena looked at Di Tian and said, "I want to meet that human."
"Master!" Di Tian's voice rose significantly in pitch.
The existence of the Silver Dragon King was the greatest secret of the Star Dou Great Forest; even among the Spirit Beasts, only those few in the Core Circle knew of her existence.
And now, the Silver Dragon King suddenly wanted to meet a human.
In Di Tian's view, this was somewhat risky. After all, he had promised to send Huo Yuhao back to Shrek Academy; otherwise, simply killing him wouldn't have mattered.
Gu Yuena knew what Di Tian was worried about, and she said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"
On Di Tian's serious face, his expression shifted slightly. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but seeing Gu Yuena's unquestionable gaze, he ultimately said nothing.
Regarding his Master's so-called "knowing what she's doing," he really didn't have much of a clue! For so many years, his Master had been in a deep sleep to heal her injuries and knew very little about the outside world.
Did she really understand the cunning of humans? Did she really understand that boy's background?
But seeing the determination and resolve in Gu Yuena's eyes, Di Tian knew that his Master had made up her mind.
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Di Tian rose silently from the bottom of the Lake of Life, without splashing a single drop of water or creating a single ripple.
Floating above the lake's surface, he saw at a glance the Auspicious Beast crouching on the ground, and opposite it, the human named Huo Yuhao was saying something to it. The two were very close, looking as if they were having a very pleasant conversation.
Di Tian couldn't help but frown, a flash of displeasure crossing his golden vertical pupils.
He spoke in a cold voice, "Auspicious Beast, stay away from that human."
Hearing this, the Auspicious Beast suddenly stood up, its movement as fast as if it had been struck by an electric shock.
A hint of nervousness flashed in its eyes, like a child who had done something wrong and been caught red-handed by a parent, carrying a bit of guilt and a bit of fear. It subconsciously took a few steps back, increasing the distance between itself and Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao also turned around at this moment, his gaze falling on Di Tian's face, observing his expression. He tried to read something from that resolute face, but he could see nothing. Di Tian's face remained that same serious, unsmiling mask, like a piece of cold rock.
Di Tian looked at Huo Yuhao, a complex emotion flashing in his golden vertical pupils.
Then, with an unquestionable command, he said, "Come down to the lake with me!"
Although Huo Yuhao's way of speaking and acting didn't repel Di Tian, he always felt that this human boy was an eyesore. It was an indescribable feeling, a sense that if he had too much contact with this kid, he might lose something.
Huo Yuhao's heart stirred upon hearing this, thinking to himself that Di Tian must have returned empty-handed from his trip just now.
But before Huo Yuhao could reply, the Auspicious Beast on the side quickly asked, "Di Tian, are you taking him to see the Master?"
Then, seeing Di Tian nod, a hint of grievance flashed in the Auspicious Beast's eyes.
With a bit of a spoiled tone and a hint of unwillingness, it said, "I haven't even seen the Master yet!"
It had lived in the Star Dou Great Forest for so many years, yet it had never seen that legendary Master. Now that a human was going to see the Master before it did, it was naturally indignant.
Hearing these words, the expression on Di Tian's serious face instantly softened. He looked at the Auspicious Beast, a hint of doting and a hint of helplessness flashing in his golden vertical pupils.
He said in a gentle voice, "Be good. It's the Master who wants to see him; this is an important matter."
Hearing Di Tian say this, the Auspicious Beast also quieted down. It no longer clamored to see the Master, but simply lay back down on the ground obediently, its golden eyes shifting back and forth between Di Tian and Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao was also curious about what kind of person this "Master" under the Lake of Life was.
To be honest, he hadn't expected that he would be able to meet "that person" so easily.
Huo Yuhao's expression was indifferent; no nervousness could be seen on his handsome face.
He said to Di Tian, "Please lead the way, Senior Di Tian."
"Follow me!" After saying those two words, Di Tian dived headfirst once again, disappearing into the Lake of Life.
Huo Yuhao slightly braced his right leg, bent his knees, and his body sank slightly. Then, exerting force with his feet, his whole body instantly leapt over ten meters high.
Like an eagle spreading its wings, he traced a graceful arc in the air and followed Di Tian into the lake water.
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
2 Reviews = 1 Extra Chapter
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