Chapter 231: Bibi Dong’s Embarrassment, Surprise

Central Region of the Great Star Dou Forest

By now, the sun had completely set, and night had fallen like a black velvet blanket, enveloping the vast and perilous forest. The bright moon hung high in the sky, casting its cold, silvery glow over the land.

Near the campfire, Bibi Dong stood silently, her amethyst-like eyes gazing into the endless darkness of the forest. Her delicate brows were slightly furrowed, and her expression carried a faint trace of concern.

"What could Dai Chengfeng be doing?"

"Why has he been gone for so long?"

"Could he have encountered some danger? But that doesn't make sense—there's no sign of any violent fluctuations in soul power from a battle."

Bibi Dong's heart was filled with doubt and worry, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists.

But soon, she pursed her crimson lips and let out a cold snort. "That ungrateful brat… why should I be so worried about him?"

At this moment, Bibi Dong could still vividly recall that night…

Even worse, she had responded to his kiss, surrendering to his advances.

For a brief moment, a flicker of embarrassment and anger flashed in her eyes, and she let out another cold snort, intending to return to her tent to rest.

But ultimately, she couldn't help but sigh softly:

"What a little troublemaker. If he doesn't return in ten minutes, I'll go look for him…"

However, just as Bibi Dong was thinking this, a familiar presence suddenly entered her senses from the nearby forest.

Sensing that the presence was steady and showed no signs of injury, Bibi Dong inexplicably felt a wave of relief.

"Finally back, is he?"

But then, a flicker of confusion crossed her eyes once more.

The presence she sensed wasn't just one—it was two. Alongside Dai Chengfeng's aura was another unfamiliar spirit beast's energy, intertwined with his.

This unknown spirit beast's aura wasn't particularly strong, and it lacked the usual ferocity and savagery typical of spirit beasts.

In fact, Bibi Dong thought she might be imagining things—she even sensed a strange, almost fated connection in this aura, which only made her more curious.

"What kind of spirit beast is this?"

Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes slightly, quickly recalling all the spirit beasts she had encountered in her memory.

Yet, she couldn't find anything that matched this aura.

Whoosh—

Just then, a figure dressed in black emerged from the forest, accompanied by the sound of rushing wind, stepping into the light of the campfire.

Unsurprisingly, it was Dai Chengfeng.

However, what was different from when he had left the camp earlier was…

On Dai Chengfeng's shoulder sat a small spirit beast, covered in golden-white fur, with a vertical golden eye on its forehead.

The little creature perched on Dai Chengfeng's shoulder, its tiny claws gripping his clothes tightly as it curiously looked around.

Its golden vertical pupil shimmered with an unusual light.

"What kind of spirit beast is this?"

Bibi Dong stared at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, growing even more intrigued.

She was certain that she had never seen such a cute spirit beast before.

Meanwhile…

Dai Chengfeng looked at Bibi Dong, who had clearly returned to her tent before he left but was now standing outside, seemingly indifferent and ignoring him. Yet, deep down, she had been worried about his safety?

Thinking this, a faint smile appeared on his face, his eyes softening.

"Teacher, I'm sorry for returning late and making you worry."

Dai Chengfeng walked up to Bibi Dong and spoke softly.

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Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong turned her cold gaze toward Dai Chengfeng, showing no trace of the worry she had felt moments ago.

"What were you doing? Don't you know it's dangerous to wander alone in the Great Star Dou Forest?"

"Teacher, I was just bored, so I went out for a walk," Dai Chengfeng lowered his head slightly. "I was wrong, and I won't do it again."

"Let's hope so."

Bibi Dong gave Dai Chengfeng a cold glance. "I don't want anything to happen to you."

"And…"

Bibi Dong paused, extending her slender, pale finger to point at Qiu'er on Dai Chengfeng's shoulder. "You say you went for a walk. Then what is that?"

Meow, meow~

On the way back, Dai Chengfeng had already instructed Qiu'er not to reveal that she could speak human language in front of outsiders.

Thus…

When faced with Bibi Dong's question, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion simply meowed a few times, her adorable round eyes curiously looking at Bibi Dong.

As for Dai Chengfeng, he had already prepared an explanation.

He gently stroked Qiu'er's fur and then smiled, answering naturally: "Teacher, it's a strange story."

"While I was wandering in the forest, I encountered two spirit beasts. One was bullying the other, and I couldn't bear to see her in danger, so I stepped in and saved her."

As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng picked Qiu'er up by the scruff of her neck and placed her in front of Bibi Dong.

"The spirit beast I saved is her."

"Her name is San Yan Jin (Literally translates to Three-Eye Gold???). She's very cute and affectionate, so I decided to take her in as a pet."

Before Qiu'er's appearance, there had never been a spirit beast like the Imperial Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, on the continent of Douluo.

Thus, Dai Chengfeng wasn't worried at all that Bibi Dong would recognize Qiu'er's true identity.

As for her aura?

Although Qiu'er's aura as the Imperial Auspicious Beast was indeed completely different from ordinary spirit beasts, drawing curiosity, her age was only 5,000 years.

Unless someone knew in advance what kind of spirit ring she would produce…

Otherwise, to Bibi Dong, or to any Title Douluo or even Soul Douluo…

5,000 years was far too low a cultivation level.

Dai Chengfeng didn't need to worry that they would want to kill Qiu'er to absorb her spirit ring.

As for those soul masters who might covet a 5,000-year spirit beast, Dai Chengfeng didn't consider them a threat at all.

Sure enough, although Bibi Dong found Qiu'er's aura peculiar, she had no idea about the special identity of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion as the Imperial Auspicious Beast.

She gave Qiu'er a deep look, her gaze lingering on the golden-white fur and the golden vertical eye on her forehead for a moment.

Then, she nodded slightly.

"This spirit beast is unfamiliar to me, but I can sense that it's incredibly unique."

"Since it's willing to follow you, this is your opportunity. Treat it well."

With that, Bibi Dong turned and walked back to her tent, her figure appearing especially tall and slender under the moonlight.

"You should rest as well. Since we've reached the central region of the Great Star Dou Forest, tomorrow I will begin searching for a suitable spirit beast to become your fourth spirit ring."

Dai Chengfeng nodded. "Yes, Teacher."

It wasn't until Bibi Dong's figure had completely disappeared that Dai Chengfeng finally let out a soft sigh of relief. "That was close."

Meow, meow?

At this moment, Qiu'er meowed softly at Dai Chengfeng.

Her meows carried a hint of excitement and anticipation, as if asking: Did I pass?

Dai Chengfeng chuckled and nodded, gently rubbing Qiu'er's head with affection and tenderness in his eyes:

"Well done. You're safe now."

"After I obtain my spirit ring, I'll proudly take you back to the human world!"

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