Gu Yuena let out a comfortable sigh, and a genuine smile of joy bloomed on her beautiful face.
That smile seemed to brighten the surrounding Lake of Life.
The ferocious beasts standing nearby, including Di Tian, Zi Ji, and Xiong Jun, also showed genuine joy upon seeing this scene.
Their king has returned.
Just then, a soft rustling sound came from the bushes not far away.
"Waaaaah!"
With a babyish cry, a fluffy golden creature emerged from the grass and hopped towards Gu Yuena.
It looks like a young lion cub, covered in brilliant golden fur, as if it were cast in gold.
In the center of his forehead, there was a tightly closed vertical pupil, exuding an aura of mystery.
It runs with an endearing clumsy manner, occasionally tripping over its own feet, but it tries its best to keep a serious face, showing an expression that says "I'm very fierce".
It is indeed the auspicious beast of the emperor, the three-eyed golden lion.
It ran straight to Gu Yuena's legs and affectionately rubbed its little head against her skirt.
Gu Yuena's smile grew even gentler. She bent down, reached out her slender hands, picked up the adorable little one, and held him in her arms.
"Little one, are you worried about me too?"
She reached out her finger and gently scratched the chin of the three-eyed golden lion, her movements as gentle as if she were petting a docile kitten.
"Eek~"
The three-eyed golden lion comfortably squinted its eyes, letting out a satisfied gurgling sound in its throat. Its small body completely relaxed in Gu Yuena's warm embrace, enjoying this moment of peace.
In the warm embrace, the three-eyed golden lion comfortably adjusted its position, its soft snoring carrying a sense of satisfaction.
This tranquility was broken by a slightly heavy footstep.
A fiery red figure emerged from the woods and stopped respectfully a short distance away.
The newcomer was a burly man with fiery red hair; he was none other than the Crimson King, who had just climbed to the seventeenth place on the Golden List.
He first glanced at the little one sleeping peacefully in his master's arms, a hint of doting flashing in his eyes, then his expression turned serious.
"My lord."
The Red King's voice was deep and powerful.
"The existence of the Three-Eyed Golden Suan has been completely exposed by the Golden List of All Heavens, which will probably... lead to considerable trouble."
As soon as he finished speaking, Di Tian stepped forward, his dark eyes filled with solemnity.
"My lord, the Red King is right."
"Just now, I repelled those humans who came to provoke us. They claimed to be 'brothers of Tang San, the Sea God'."
Di Tian paused, his tone becoming increasingly sinister.
"I have severed the arm of one of them."
"Given humanity's vengeful nature, they will never let this go. Now that the auspicious beast has been publicly announced, I'm afraid..."
He didn't say what he was going to say next, but all the ferocious beasts present understood.
Human greed is boundless.
A storm seems to be brewing.
However, Gu Yuena, who was at the center of the storm, showed no sign of worry on her face.
She leaned lazily against the ancient tree behind her, her moon-white dress spreading out.
A pair of long, straight, beautiful legs gently crossed, the skirt slipped down, revealing a small section of ankle as clear as jade, the bare jade feet round and lovely, the toes gleaming like pearls.
Upon hearing Di Tian's words, she merely raised an eyebrow slightly, a faint smile curving her lips.
"Tang San?"
She uttered the name softly, a hint of amusement in her voice.
"If he has the guts, let him come."
Her voice was soft, yet it exuded confidence.
Gu Yuena stretched slowly, revealing her perfect curves. Her beautiful purple eyes shone with divine light, and an aura of supreme authority naturally emanated from her.
"Now that I have fully recovered from my injuries, my strength has returned to its peak."
"Who on this continent is my match?"
"Who else but me deserves to be number one on the list?"
Her words were calm, yet they ignited the passion of Di Tian, Zi Ji, and the other ferocious beasts.
This is their supreme king, the Silver Dragon King!
"Waaah~"
Seemingly sensing the powerful aura emanating from Gu Yuena, the three-eyed golden lion in her arms stirred, its little head rubbing against her soft chest as if searching for a more comfortable position.
This sudden turn of events instantly shattered Gu Yuena's domineering aura.
A faint blush rose to her exquisite cheeks.
She was both amused and annoyed, and gently flicked the three-eyed golden lion's head with her jade finger.
"You little rascal, you're really naughty."
"Eek..."
The three-eyed golden lion cried out in grievance, finally quieting down and obediently lying down.
Gu Yuena shook her head helplessly, turned her gaze to the Crimson King, and extended her slender hand.
The Red King understood and immediately handed over a bright green fruit that emitted a strange fragrance.
Transformation fruit.
Gu Yuena took the fruit, but instead of eating it herself, she held it up to the nose of the three-eyed golden lion in her arms, gently shook it, and a mischievous smile played on her lips.
"Little one, do you want to eat this?"
The strange fruity aroma instantly made the three-eyed golden lion, which had just calmed down, open its eyes wide.
Its body's instincts were screaming wildly, telling it that the fruit in front of it was a deadly temptation!
"Awoo!"
The little guy's tail wagged like a windmill, and its golden eyes were fixed on the Transformation Fruit, its mouth practically watering.
"Awoo! Awoo!"
It cried out eagerly, its little head craning forward repeatedly.
I want to eat it!
I want to eat it!
Gu Yuena's smile deepened as she deliberately and slowly brought the fruit to the Three-Eyed Golden Suan's mouth.
The little guy excitedly opened his mouth, about to take a bite.
Just then, the fruit was suddenly snatched away by a wicked jade hand.
The three-eyed golden lion bit at nothing.
"..."
It froze, its golden eyes filled with bewilderment.
Gu Yuena looked at its adorable appearance, suppressed a smile, and handed the fruit over again.
The three-eyed golden lion hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't resist the temptation of its instincts and opened its mouth again.
Then, once again, the fruit was precisely removed before it could be bitten.
I didn't get to eat it again.
The three-eyed golden lion finally realized what was happening.
It got tricked!
"Hmph!"
The little guy suddenly let out a cute but fierce cry, turned his head away haughtily, and refused to look at Gu Yuena anymore. His small body trembled slightly with anger.
In the center of its forehead, its tightly closed vertical pupil now slightly opened a crack, as if golden light was shimmering within it.
snort!
Bad woman!
That's terrible!
Seeing its sullen expression, Gu Yuena could no longer hold back.
"Pfft..."
She chuckled softly, her clear laughter as melodious as silver bells, echoing above the tranquil Lake of Life.
Her smile seemed to make all the flowers pale in comparison, and even the surrounding life seemed to become more joyful.
(End of chapter)