Chapter 232: The Pattern of the Phoenix Transformation, Seven Treasures Transcend with Luster

Meow!

Qiu'er instantly became ecstatic, rubbing her face against Dai Chengfeng's cheek with pure joy. "Dai Chengfeng, you're the best! You and I are the greatest duo in the world!"

Dai Chengfeng chuckled as he gently stroked Qiu'er's fur. "You were just calling me a big bad guy earlier, and now we're the greatest duo?"

Meow, meow!

Hearing this, Qiu'er's fluffy little head frantically rubbed against Dai Chengfeng's chin. Her golden eyes brimmed with innocent pleading. "That's what Xiao Wu-neechan said—I've already realized my mistake~"

"Please forgive me, okay?"

Dai Chengfeng reached out to lightly rub her little head. "Do you really know you were wrong?"

Qiu'er immediately nodded vigorously, hugging Dai Chengfeng's arm tightly and tugging at his sleeve with her tiny paws. "I truly know I was wrong! I like the big bad guy the most!"

"You…" Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but laugh, tapping her rosy nose with his fingertip.

"Alright, let's go back and rest. We have important things to do tomorrow."

With that, Dai Chengfeng carried Qiu'er and walked toward his tent.

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Deep into the night.

In his sleep, Dai Chengfeng suddenly felt something pressing on him, making his already cautious slumber—due to the environment—even more restless.

His tightly closed eyes slowly opened, still clouded with lingering drowsiness.

Instinctively, he groped around his body, mumbling groggily:

"What is this… something's pressing on me? Take it away!"

But the sensation was soft, smooth, and delicate…

"What is this?"

Dai Chengfeng finally began to regain some clarity, focusing his gaze.

The next moment, the sight before him left his mouth dry.

At some point, there was now an extra person in his arms.

To be precise, it was the Three-Eyed Golden Lion—Qiu'er—in her human form.

And shockingly, she was completely naked!

Her skin, as smooth and white as jade, glowed softly under the moonlight. Every curve seemed meticulously crafted by the heavens, exuding an irresistible allure.

Dai Chengfeng instinctively swallowed, his throat bobbing involuntarily.

"Qiu'er, why did you suddenly transform into a human?"

"And… why aren't you wearing any clothes?"

"Didn't I tell you humans need to wear clothes? Do you not remember?"

Still half-asleep, Qiu'er slowly opened her pink-golden eyes after hearing Dai Chengfeng's words.

She blinked, still dazed and confused, as if trying to recall what she had done.

Then, she slowly sat up, her blue-pink hair cascading down her front, partially covering her modesty.

"I discovered that I can transform again at night, so I wanted to test it~"

Her voice was soft and sweet, still tinged with the sleepy nasal tone.

"As for clothes?"

She casually shook her head. "I naturally remember your instructions, but you said…"

"In front of outsiders!"

"Yawn~"

Qiu'er lazily stretched, pouting with a mix of grievance and self-righteousness. "You're not an outsider. Wearing clothes is such a hassle…"

"I'm so sleepy. Let's sleep, sleep."

With that, she closed her eyes again and snuggled her head into Dai Chengfeng's chest.

Dai Chengfeng looked at Qiu'er, who was now lying on his shoulder seemingly asleep again, and found himself momentarily speechless.

He tried to say something, his lips moving slightly, but no sound came out. His eyes flickered with a mix of helplessness and affection, torn between amusement and frustration at Qiu'er's childish behavior.

"Never mind…"

Dai Chengfeng shook his head, silently reciting in his mind: 'See beauty as bones, see bones as beauty,' calming his restless inner thoughts.

At the same time, he stopped overthinking and simply held Qiu'er, feeling her steady breathing and gentle touch, drifting off to sleep once more.

When he woke up again, the sun had risen, and golden sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, illuminating the tent.

Looking at Qiu'er still nestled in his arms, he noticed that she had reverted to her small beast form as the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

She quietly curled up on his chest, her tiny paws occasionally twitching.

"It seems that the ability of the Phoenix Transformation refreshes every day after midnight."

"As for the duration of the transformation, it probably lasts one to two hours."

With these thoughts, Dai Chengfeng got up, washed up, dressed, and then woke Bibi Dong.

After breakfast, the two humans and one spirit beast set off again.

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Central Region of the Great Star Dou Forest

Dai Chengfeng gazed at the dense forest and towering trees around him, opening his heart-eye in the profound state. "I must say, this is indeed the Great Star Dou Forest. The abundance of spirit beasts here is unmatched."

"But…"

A hint of helplessness crossed Dai Chengfeng's face.

Along the way, he had encountered no fewer than five wind-attribute spirit beasts around thirty thousand years old.

However, these spirit beasts were either Wind Wolves or Wind Tigers—while their strength wasn't weak, they were far too ordinary and lacked any special qualities.

Dai Chengfeng wasn't satisfied. Although he wanted to enhance his wind-attribute abilities, he couldn't settle for mediocrity when choosing a spirit ring.

Bibi Dong didn't rush him either. She understood the importance of a spirit ring to a soul master.

Moreover, her purpose for coming to the Great Star Dou Forest hadn't been fulfilled yet. How could she possibly leave so easily with Dai Chengfeng?

Thus, the two humans and one spirit beast continued searching throughout the day.

Until night fell again, and Dai Chengfeng was about to discuss where to camp for the night with Bibi Dong.

But at that moment, he suddenly heard a distant sound…

It was the sound of battle—between humans and a spirit beast.

Dai Chengfeng instantly became alert, turning to Bibi Dong and quickly saying, "Teacher, did you hear that?"

Bibi Dong nodded slightly, but soon her expression turned to surprise, her eyes filled with curiosity:

"This aura—it feels like…"

Thinking this, Bibi Dong swiftly turned to Dai Chengfeng, her tone resolute:

"Follow me. Let's go take a look."

Did she recognize the people on the other side?

Dai Chengfeng watched Bibi Dong's reaction curiously, nodding and immediately following her.

Soon, the two arrived at the battlefield, stopping atop a large tree.

In the clearing of the forest below, a massive silver-white tiger stood facing three people.

The tiger's fur shimmered like snow, glowing coldly in the sunset.

Despite its enormous size and overwhelming presence, each step it took produced a dull thud, yet strangely, it seemed as if it weren't fully part of this space.

Opposite the silver-white tiger stood three individuals.

Leading them was an elderly man. He was tall, with a straight back and piercing eyes.

His silver hair flowed freely behind him, swaying in the wind.

In his hand, he wielded a long sword, crystal-clear and azure, as if carved from the purest sapphire…

Behind him stood a middle-aged man and…

A young girl!

"The seven treasures transcend with luster: first is strength, second is speed, third is soul…"

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