Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

The sleeping bag was unusually warm, instantly dispelling the chill from my body.

The sleeping bags weren't big, but they were still big enough for the three of them.

Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao clung tightly to Ye Chen.

Like a kitten seeking warmth, Xiao Xiao turned to the side, her arm naturally wrapping around Ye Chen's arm. She pressed her cheek against the outside of his strong arm, rubbing against it contentedly, and then stayed still after finding a comfortable position.

And so, her forehead gently rested against Ye Chen's other shoulder.

Even through the thin clothing, I could clearly feel the warmth of the other person's body.

Ye Chen's unique aura instantly enveloped the two of them.

The aura carried a strange sense of peace, allowing their nerves, which had been excited all day, to slowly relax.

"Mmm, that's great!"

Ye Chen felt the soft, yielding sensation in his arm and was very satisfied.

Inside the small tent, the space was completely filled with the body heat of the three people.

Outside, the mountain wind howled and the night was chilly, but inside it was warm and cozy, with everyone breathing in each other's ears.

Xiao Xiao snuggled closer to Ye Chen, tightening her grip on his arm, and mumbled, "So warm..."

Her voice was heavy with sleepiness, and soon her breathing became long and steady, clearly indicating that she had fallen asleep.

……

……

The next few days seemed to stretch out.

Ye Chen spent a week enjoying himself with Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao.

As for the mission, Ye Chen naturally solved it with ease.

It was just a small human trafficking gang. Ye Chen took advantage of the transaction to strike directly, wiped out the entire gang, and handed them over to the city guards of Qingmu City for processing.

Even if this behavior doesn't result in the death penalty, it at least amounts to being exiled as a black slave and forced to mine until death.

Ye Chen no longer cared much about this.

……

After their honeymoon period ended, Ye Chen escorted Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao back to the academy.

After all, the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament is just over a month away, and they need to prepare.

Although it's highly unlikely I'll be able to attend, it's still worthwhile to go and take a look.

After seeing Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao off, Ye Chen teleported to the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Ye Chen is now ridiculously strong, so naturally he has no fear whatsoever.

The light and shadow before my eyes instantly distorted and stretched.

The next moment, an intense, overwhelming sense of life, mixed with the scent of earth, rushed towards us.

The towering ancient trees, like silent giants, intertwine their branches and leaves, blocking most of the sunlight and leaving only dappled spots of light swaying on the ground.

All around was deep green, with various strange insect chirps and bird calls rising and falling, and in the distance, the low roars of unknown soul beasts could be faintly heard.

Ye Chen spread his mental energy and instantly located the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

The figure flickered again...

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at the same time.

On a small hill in the Starry Sky Forest.

This small hill is located on a relatively flat area on the edge of the core area, where the sunlight can shine down in large patches, which is a rare treat.

The golden sunlight baked the rocks and the dried moss, making it feel warm and cozy.

On the mountaintop, a lion-like, elegant spirit beast lay sprawled on the ground, fast asleep.

Its entire body is covered with fine, soft, golden fur that glitters in the sunlight.

On his forehead, a tightly closed golden vertical line looked particularly mysterious.

It was the auspicious beast of the Starry Sky Forest—the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

The three-eyed golden lion seemed to be having a sweet dream, occasionally smacking its lips and letting out a satisfied purr from its throat. Glistening saliva dripped down the corners of its mouth, and the tip of its long tail unconsciously flicked gently, shooing away non-existent mosquitoes...

Suddenly, a figure flashed behind it.

The space barely rippled, and Ye Chen's figure seemed to solidify from the air, appearing incredibly mystical.

"Roar!"

Even in the most relaxed state of sleep, the instincts of a top-tier soul beast are not completely extinguished.

Almost at the same instant Ye Chen appeared, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion suddenly awoke.

Its eyes, like molten gold, suddenly snapped open, even revealing the vertical pupil on its forehead, filled with vigilance and ferocity. Its over three-meter-long body sprang up with incredible agility, retreating dozens of meters like a golden streak of light, landing steadily on the edge of the hill.

The three-eyed golden lion slightly bent its limbs, its fur bristling slightly, its golden eyes fixed on the uninvited guest, and a threatening growl emanated from its throat.

"Why are you shouting so loudly?"

Ye Chen glanced speechlessly at the three-eyed golden lion, which was in a state of agitation, and picked at his ear.

The sudden roar did indeed make his eardrums ring.

He stood still, a hint of amusement on his face, looking at the golden auspicious beast before him, which seemed to be facing a formidable enemy.

"Ye... Ye Chen... What are you doing here?!"

The moment the Three-Eyed Golden Lion saw Ye Chen, the intense hostility and wariness in its golden beast eyes receded like a tide, replaced by immense joy.

"You came without telling me... and it's been so long since you last visited me..."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's voice carried a distinct sense of melancholy, and there were even a few tears welling up in its large eyes, clearly indicating that it was deeply moved.

"I messaged you... but you didn't reply..."

While complaining pitifully, it couldn't help but take steps, its previous wary demeanor completely gone, and it ran happily towards Ye Chen.

"I haven't eaten any snacks in ages, and I've even lost weight recently..."

The three-eyed golden lion ran up to Ye Chen, its fluffy head nuzzling into his arms, and licking his hand with its tongue.

Her tone instantly shifted from aggrieved to one of ingratiation and coquetry.

Ever since Ye Chen brought all those novel and delicious snacks, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion felt that its entire beastly life had lost its luster.

The ordinary spiritual fruits and soul beast meat in the forest, which used to taste quite delicious, now taste like cardboard.

It longs for the various wonderful flavors of snacks that explode on its tongue every day, and even dreams about the taste of snacks.

The message it sent using the small communication soul tool that Ye Chen gave it disappeared without a trace, receiving no response whatsoever.

This led it from initial anticipation to subsequent disappointment, and then to a growing sense of panic.

It even suspected that Ye Chen might have forgotten about it as a friend...

This worry has indeed caused it to lose its appetite recently, and it has even had the idea of ​​actively going to the human world to find Ye Chen...

If Ye Chen hadn't come soon, it might have really had to transform into a human ahead of schedule, cultivate for a bit, and then go to the human world to find Ye Chen...

"Haha, okay, okay, I was just too busy before, so I came to see you~"

Ye Chen looked at the big dog in his arms, who was trying so hard to act cute and cuddly, and couldn't help but laugh.

He skillfully reached out and rubbed the soft, warm, golden head.

At the same time, he wiped his other hand on the storage soul tool and magically produced a large pile of colorful packaging bags, which he then opened.

The crispy aroma of potato chips, the rich sweetness of chocolate, the savory and tempting smell of dried meat... all sorts of familiar and irresistible flavors instantly fill the air.

"Here you go, plenty for you."

Ye Chen said with a smile.

"Ouch!"

The three-eyed golden lion cheered, its golden eyes shining brightly, all its grievances forgotten.

It eagerly opened its mouth and began to eat and drink voraciously.

"Mmm! Mmm! Delicious! It tastes just like before!"

The three-eyed golden lion chewed rapidly, making indistinct, satisfied humming sounds as it wagged its tail more enthusiastically, its entire body trembling slightly with immense happiness.

Ye Chen felt a little guilty looking at it like this.

He certainly wouldn't admit that he had truly forgotten about that greedy auspicious beast...

After all, he had a lot on his plate and was immersed in the beauty... no, in researching soul tools every day, so he really didn't think of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

It wasn't until recently, when I had some free time and was organizing Tang Clan affairs, that I suddenly remembered this.

With the Tang Clan expanding in scale and gaining more disciples, it is precisely the time to unite people's hearts and improve its fortune.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion is a ready-made mascot.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion is born with an "auspicious aura." Anyone within a certain range of it can enjoy its blessings, with fewer bad luck and more good things happening.

This is truly a divinely bestowed treasure of the sect.

If we trick them into placing it at the Tang Clan headquarters, it will definitely boost the fortune of the entire sect.

Ye Chen continued feeding the three-eyed golden lion while observing it.

It was eating happily, its golden fur shimmering in the sunlight, its vertical eye on its forehead tightly closed, making it appear harmless.

Only those occasional glimpses of satisfaction and purity in their eyes made them seem exceptionally... gullible.

(End of this chapter)