Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Heavenly Dao Umbrella, Seven Kills Annihilation

Chapter 184 The Arrogant Imperial Beast is Actually a Little Foodie Too
The Crimson King breathed a sigh of relief, glanced back at Jiang Nian, and quickly left.

After they all left, Xiaobai's body finally went limp.

Who would have thought that going out for a stroll would lead to encountering a mythical beast?

Thankfully, a fight didn't break out.

It can be considered a blessing in misfortune.

Soon after, Jiang Nian looked away.

Although the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's spirit ring is indeed stronger than that of an ordinary 100,000-year-old spirit beast, obtaining it is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Jiang Nian put his mind at ease and decided to continue trying his luck.

If we can't find it in the Star Dou Great Forest, then it will be very difficult to find it anywhere else.

Another week has passed.

Jiang Nian still came up empty-handed. The two men and the rat sat around the campfire, eating roasted meat and chatting aimlessly.

He had fantasized that a 100,000-year-old soul beast would come knocking on his door while he was having a meal.

Unfortunately, reality dealt him a heavy blow.

Fantasizing about a 100,000-year-old soul beast delivering itself to your door is less appealing than fantasizing about a Three-Eyed Golden Lion delivering itself to your door.

Jiang Nian took a bite of food and leaned against the tree trunk, pondering which direction they should search next.

"Squeak..." Little White hid behind Qingyu in fear, not even daring to show its head this time.

Jiang Nian frowned and looked ahead, only to see a golden-haired soul beast emerging from the bushes. It was the Three-Eyed Golden Lion he had encountered earlier.

It was carrying a soul beast corpse in its mouth. When it was about ten meters away from Jiang Nian, it put down the corpse in its mouth and looked up at him.

"For...for me?"

The three-eyed golden lion didn't reply, but looked up, snorted, and turned to leave without further interaction.

Jiang Nian looked at the corpse on the ground, feeling both amused and exasperated.

It feels a bit like a dream.

Seeing it leave, Little White poked its head out again, blinked, and looked at the corpse on the ground, somewhat confused about what the auspicious beast was trying to do.

at this time.

At the heart of the Lake of Life.

A black-haired man listened to the Red King's report with a furrowed brow.

"You mean, the mythical beast encountered a human man who looked similar to it?"

The Red King naturally understood what the Emperor meant by "almost".

That mysterious power is related to the rise and fall of the entire clan.

They never imagined that humans could exist like auspicious beasts.

"Never mind, as long as humans don't interfere in our affairs."

"The king has not yet awakened, so try not to cause any trouble, lest the people in the heavens see us."

The Red King replied respectfully, then slowly withdrew.

Di Tian gazed at the spring water of the Lake of Life before him, lost in thought.

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half a month later.

Jiang Nian didn't know whether the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was doing it intentionally or unintentionally, but it always drove its prey to their side, where Jiang Nian would then kill it.

It would bring the food over at night.

They went back and forth several times, but neither of them spoke; it seemed to have become a habit.

They couldn't understand what the auspicious beast was trying to do, but they didn't ask any further questions.

Until this day, Jiang Nian finally couldn't hold back any longer.

"Let's eat something together?"

The three-eyed golden lion paused, turned its head to look at Jiang Nian and Qing Yu, its pupils flickering with hesitation.

Sister Brigitte said that one should not eat food from unfamiliar spirit beasts, nor should one eat food from strangers.

but···
Jiang Nian's grilled food smells so good!

Faced with the choice between delicious food and danger, it chose the former. The reason was simple: this human was actually getting along well with two spirit beasts, proving he wasn't the type to indiscriminately kill innocent people.

Moreover, it sensed that this Soul Master was probably a good person.

The three-eyed golden lion hesitated for a long time before stopping about five meters away from Jiang Nian.

It glanced at the trembling white mouse, growled, and ordered the creature to bring it food.

Xiao Bai glanced at Jiang Nian, and seeing that he agreed, he shakily handed it over to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

After a moment, it lowered its head, sniffed, and opened its mouth to eat.

His eyes were squinted, as if he was enjoying himself, and his red vertical pupil was staring straight at Jiang Nian, as if he was on guard.

It was quickly won over by the delicious food and lay there quietly waiting to be fed.

Jiang Nian was both amused and exasperated, and silently became a chef.

The Crimson King, hiding in the shadows, was frantic with worry. He wanted to go over, but he hesitated.

Because the auspicious beast commanded him not to disturb it.

What the hell is going on here?
He can grill meat too!
And the flames are even stronger!

Qingyu turned her head and looked into the darkness. She could sense an aura that was about as strong as her own.

It looks like a bodyguard for this auspicious beast.

They remained quiet, each busy with their own tasks: Jiang Nian cooked, Xiao Bai delivered, and it ate.

Unbeknownst to them, the three-eyed golden lion had grown even closer to them.

They used to dare to park five meters away, but now they can stand right in front of the fire.

The vertical pupil was still staring straight at Jiang Nian as usual, without saying a word, just watching.

He actually knew that auspicious beasts could speak human language and even communicate spiritually.

For more than a month now, it has been Jiang Nian doing most of the talking and it listening.

He never uttered a word, ate his fill, patted his behind, and left. The next day, he would chase the soul beast back to Jiang Nian's place, and then come again at night.

Later, he got too lazy to ask and patiently waited for the day when this guy would communicate with him.

Finding a 100,000-year-old soul beast might be easier with its help.

Not all soul beasts in the entire Star Dou Great Forest are on their side, and they don't even care about low-level soul beasts.

According to unofficial historical records, Xiao Wu's mother was apparently captured and eaten by some ferocious beast.

So, Jiang Nian thought that his feeding of him for so long should give him some news, right?

"Human, what is your name?" The three-eyed golden lion proudly raised its head, staring at Jiang Nian's face with great satisfaction.

"Jiang Nian".

"Hmm... I've got it." The Three-Eyed Golden Lion nodded, then fell silent again.

Jiang Nian knew that this guy was probably the arrogant type, but being able to communicate was already a big improvement.

Instead of immediately stating that he was looking for a 100,000-year-old soul beast, he first introduced the topic indirectly, saying how prosperous and fun the human world was, much more interesting than the world of soul beasts.

The three-eyed golden lion listened intently, its pupils gleaming with golden light, seemingly mesmerized.

When the time was right, Jiang Nian felt he could finally reveal his true intentions.

He said he was looking for a 100,000-year-old evil dark soul beast.

They described this kind of spirit beast as extremely wicked, harmful to both humans and ordinary spirit beasts, and claimed to be chivalrous and willing to rid the people of this scourge, while also picking up some of the small rings it spawned and the small bones that others didn't want.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion thought that what Jiang Nian said made a lot of sense.

Some of the hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest are indeed cruel and vicious, and they do not obey your commands.

Normally, they keep to themselves and don't bother with each other.

But since I've been fed by others, I might as well help them out.

We should repay the kindness of a single meal.

"Thirty-seven kilometers to the northwest, there is a 100,000-year-old Shadow King."

(End of this chapter)