Chapter 225: Three-Eyed Golden Lion: Underestimating a Beast?!

Meow, meow~

Listening to Xiao Wu's words, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion tilted her small head slightly, looking somewhat puzzled. 'Could it be that I feel like the name Dai Chengfeng sounds a little familiar?'

With this thought, she meowed softly at Xiao Wu again.

Meow, meow, meow?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu nodded vigorously. "Yes, it's Dai Chengfeng!"

"He knows about my spirit beast identity, and his parents even planned to capture me to make me his spirit ring. However…"

She hesitated for a moment. "Actually, he's not all bad. Da Ming and Er Ming said that he didn't plan to do anything like that. I was able to return safely because he informed them in advance."

As she spoke, Xiao Wu looked at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, who seemed intrigued once more, and a hint of worry returned to her eyes. She held the golden lion tightly and shook her head forcefully.

"But you mustn't go out!"

Meow, meow~

The fluffy little creature nodded its head earnestly, as if vowing: 'I won't go out.'

But soon, it growled softly, seemingly saying: 'Don't worry, Xiao Wu. If I see Dai Chengfeng, I'll tear him apart to vent your anger.'

Seeing this, Xiao Wu smiled and nodded happily, her lips curling upward. "It's good that you think like that, but there's no need. At least he hasn't done anything to me."

"Besides, you're still so small. How could you possibly fight him?"

Meow!

The little beast meowed, puffing out its tiny chest proudly, lifting its head high, with all its golden fur bristling. It placed its front paws on its hips, seemingly protesting:

Are you underestimating a beast?!

But just then—suddenly, the third eye on the little beast's forehead glowed brightly, as if a flash of light had passed through it.

Meow, meow, meow~

The next moment, it let out a series of joyful meows, clearly overjoyed.

Xiao Wu looked at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion in confusion. "Little one, what's wrong with you?"

Meow, meow~

"You're saying that the human big brother you often talk about—the one who promised to give you candy—has come to find you?"

Meow!

The little beast nodded its head vigorously, then meowed a few more times at Xiao Wu.

"You want to go find him?"

Meow~

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion nodded, then hopped out of Xiao Wu's arms. She retrieved several blue herbs from a nearby tree hollow and dashed toward the edge of the Great Star Dou Forest.

"Little one, it might be dangerous!"

Xiao Wu watched the Three-Eyed Golden Lion with great concern.

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Meanwhile, inside the inn…

By the time the golden strands of fur stopped glowing and fell back into his palm, Dai Chengfeng carefully tucked them back into his pocket.

"I wonder if the Three-Eyed Golden Lion sensed it?"

Dai Chengfeng shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it further. He got up and headed outside to purchase some necessary supplies.

After all, he couldn't rely on Bibi Dong, so he had to fend for himself.

About two hours later, Dai Chengfeng returned to the inn and glanced at his storage ring with satisfaction. "Now everything is ready; we just need the final push!"

"Time to sleep. We'll set out early tomorrow morning…"

"And now that I've fully refined the wisp of evil god power that Dark Demon Evil God Tiger infused into me, I should be fine, right? It shouldn't be able to detect that I'm here…"

As these thoughts swirled in his mind, Dai Chengfeng unknowingly drifted off to sleep.

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Early the next morning, the faint glow of dawn filtered through the cracked windows of the inn, spilling onto the bed.

Knock, knock, knock—

Suddenly, an urgent knocking at the door jolted Dai Chengfeng awake from his peaceful slumber.

He rubbed his sleepy eyes, reluctantly sitting up from the bed while yawning, and slowly shuffled toward the door.

"Who is it? Knocking so early in the morning—don't people need sleep anymore?"

But when he opened the door, Dai Chengfeng was surprised to find Bibi Dong standing there.

Today, Bibi Dong wore a flowing black dress that fluttered gently in the breeze, making her appear even colder and more regal.

As Dai Chengfeng admired her, he instinctively greeted her. "Good morning, Teacher."

Bibi Dong merely nodded slightly, keeping her distance, and coldly said:

"Hurry up and get ready. We're leaving soon."

Dai Chengfeng looked at Bibi Dong, who had risen earlier than him and seemed impatient, and found himself unable to decipher what this female Pope was thinking.

Does Bibi Dong still care about that kiss?

Schrödinger's Cat: The Bibi Dong Edition…

What a headache!

Though he was confused inwardly, Dai Chengfeng dared not show it. He obediently nodded and replied:

"Yes, Teacher. I'll be ready soon."

Not long after, Dai Chengfeng finished packing, and together with Bibi Dong, they entered the Great Star Dou Forest.

This time, Dai Chengfeng needed a spirit ring from a soul beast approximately 30,000 years old, so they had to venture into the central region of the Great Star Dou Forest, which would take about five days.

During these five days, the journey was calm and uneventful, and time passed quickly.

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Five days later, in the evening.

In the central region of the Great Star Dou Forest.

The forest around them was incredibly dense, with towering trees blocking out the sky.

The remnants of the setting sun filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows that painted the entire forest in shades of orange and red.

The evening glow spread across the horizon, resembling a burning flame.

At this moment, Dai Chengfeng and Bibi Dong had just finished setting up their camp.

Dai Chengfeng listened to the quiet hum of insects around him, glanced at Bibi Dong, and then at the fragrant food he had cooked in front of him.

"Teacher, won't you try some?"

He had asked many times over the past few days, and Bibi Dong hadn't responded, but he asked again anyway.

After all, he wasn't afraid of Bibi Dong speaking—he was afraid of her refusing to speak, as that would make it harder for him to gauge her thoughts.

But this time, Bibi Dong still ignored him. She simply took out her own rations, ate quickly, and then retreated into her tent.

Seeing this, Dai Chengfeng shook his head. "If you're not eating, then I will!"

With that, Dai Chengfeng picked up the food he had prepared and was about to eat.

But just then—

The golden strands of fur in his pocket, which had shown no reaction for several days, suddenly began to emit a faint glow.

Though the light was dim, it stood out vividly in the dark forest.

Dai Chengfeng's heart leapt with joy: 'Has the Three-Eyed Golden Lion come nearby?'

Thinking this, he quickly focused his attention, concentrating fully on sensing the soul power resonating with the golden strands.

After a moment, Dai Chengfeng finally pinpointed the direction.

He put down his food and headed north.

Inside Bibi Dong's tent, the faint candlelight flickered uncertainly, casting her shadow onto the tent walls.

Hearing Dai Chengfeng's gradually fading footsteps outside, Bibi Dong frowned slightly. 'What is Dai Chengfeng going to do?'

But soon, she dismissed the thought. After all, though the central region of the Great Star Dou Forest was perilous, it wasn't so dangerous that Dai Chengfeng couldn't protect himself.

If a battle broke out, she could rush to his aid quickly enough.

She redirected her gaze to the map spread out on the table.

"The place I ordered Yue Guan to prepare is only a day's journey from here…"

"Should I really do this?"

"Once it begins, there will be no turning back for at least five years!"

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