Douluo Continent: The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? A Soul Beast Pagoda!

Chapter 88 He's Different!

"Little one," Di Tian's voice was still deep, but less indifferent, with a hint of helplessness and instruction, "You need to understand one thing: in this world, only the truly strong are qualified to talk about controlling their destiny."

You are still too young; your strength, experience, and temperament are far from sufficient.

His gaze swept over Jiang Bai, who stood silently to the side, and he said meaningfully, "The outside world is indeed colorful, but it is also full of dangers. To venture out alone, especially in your human form facing human soul masters—it's too dangerous."

Jiang Bai sensed the scrutiny and subtle warning in Di Tian's gaze.

"Jiang Bai—he's not a bad person!" Jiang Li'er retorted subconsciously, her cheeks slightly flushed, her voice unconsciously lowered, carrying a hint of shyness.

Di Tian withdrew his hand, placing it behind his back. His golden vertical pupils looked at Jiang Bai, his tone calm yet penetrating: "People's hearts are hidden behind their skin, the most unpredictable of all. As a soul beast, how can you determine a human's true feelings? A moment of kindness may just be the pretext for a larger scheme."

"He's different!"

Jiang Li'er bit her lip, as if she had made up her mind, raised her head, her crimson eyes staring directly at Di Tian, ​​her voice not loud but clear: "I—I had a—fate-guiding with him."

Upon hearing this, even with Di Tian's profound temperament accumulated over hundreds of thousands of years, his eyebrows couldn't help but rise high!

He turned his head abruptly, his gaze piercing Jiang Bai like a sharp sword, and for the first time, a clear emotional fluctuation appeared on his face.

It was a complex expression, a mixture of shock, disbelief, and a hint of anger.

A destiny guide?! An imperial mythical beast and a human?!

No wonder—no wonder the aura of destiny on the auspicious beast is so closely intertwined with this human!

No wonder she suddenly transformed and insisted on leaving the forest!

All the questions seemed to have been answered.

Good lad—so the root of the problem was you!

Jiang Li'er noticed the fleeting coldness in Di Tian's eyes and was startled. She quickly stepped forward, grabbed Di Tian's arm, and said urgently, "Uncle Di Tian! It's not his fault! I did it on my own! The situation was special at the time—please don't hurt him!"

Di Tian looked down at Jiang Li'er, who was clutching his arm anxiously, his gaze becoming even more complex. He remained silent for a few seconds before slowly speaking, his voice low and deep: "Is this what you learned in the human world? Bonds? Or—love?"

He sighed, a sigh tinged with the weariness and vicissitudes of time: "Girl, you must know that in your uncle's eyes, you will always be that little one who hasn't grown up and needs protection. The Star Dou Great Forest, and us old folks, will always be your home and your support. If you want to go out and see the world, you can, but at least—you must tell us where you are going and whether you are safe."

His tone softened, carrying the concern of an elder: "Do you know, the Red King was nearly driven mad with worry when you suddenly disappeared."

They turned the Star Dou Great Forest upside down, thinking you'd been kidnapped by some powerful being.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li'er immediately lowered her head guiltily, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

Uncle Red King was the three-headed Red Demon Hound responsible for protecting her. That day, she went to Jade Lake to play and encountered Jiang Bai. After a series of events, she completely forgot about Uncle Red King.

Uncle Red King, I'm sorry—I made you worry—

She silently apologized in her heart.

Seeing Jiang Li'er's expression, Di Tian knew she had realized her mistake, and his tone became even gentler: "Alright, it's good that you're back. You've been gone for so long, go home and visit your family first."

Jiang Li'er nodded obediently: "Okay."

Di Tian turned his gaze back to Jiang Bai, his eyes regaining their deep, unfathomable depths, making it impossible to discern what he was thinking.

"Jiang Bai, right?"

He said slowly, "Would you be interested in visiting the Lake of Life for a few days?"

This may seem like an invitation, but it's not something you can refuse.

Di Tian developed a strong interest in and desire to explore the true dragon aura on Jiang Bai's body and the secret of his entangled fate with the auspicious beast.

He needs to observe this human for a few more days.

Jiang Bai glanced at Jiang Li'er beside him, who was looking at him with a worried yet expectant gaze.

Jiang Bai's mind raced. In the current situation, refusing was clearly unwise. Di Tian's strength was unfathomable, and his attitude was not entirely clear.

He met the gaze of the heavens and earth, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "It is indeed my wish, but I dare not ask."

Di Tian frowned slightly: "What do you mean? Speak plainly."

Jiang Bai: "————That means I'd be happy to go."

Di Tian said no more, raised his right hand, and gently made a gesture in the void.

A dark crack appeared silently before everyone.

"Let's go." Di Tian stepped into the crevice first.

Biji nodded to Jiang Bai and Jiang Li'er, signaling them to follow.

Jiang Li'er took a deep breath, took Jiang Bai's hand which he had taken, and followed him into the crevice.

The feeling of spatial transition was brief and strange, as if passing through a layer of icy water curtain.

The next second, the view suddenly opened up before my eyes.

They were already in a magnificent fairyland that defied description.

Before me lay a vast, boundless lake, its waters a pure, vibrant pale green, smooth as a mirror, without a single ripple.

Sunlight streamed through the sparse clouds, and the lake surface shimmered with countless points of emerald-like luster, breathtakingly beautiful, as if the most perfect piece of natural jade in the world had been set there.

Around the lake, there grow unimaginable towering ancient trees, their trunks so thick that even dozens of people might not be able to encircle them, and their height soars into the clouds, disappearing into the swirling mist.

A rich aroma of plants mingled with an incredibly pure life force wafted over, making one feel refreshed and invigorated with every breath, and subtly activating one's soul power.

A light, milky-white mist drifted across the lake, creating a dreamlike scene.

The air is filled with various elements of heaven and earth, at extremely high concentrations, making it a dream paradise for soul beasts and soul masters to cultivate in.

The true core of the Star Dou Great Forest: the Lake of Life!

Di Tian led the three of them to an ancient, enormous tree by the lake.

This tree is over 100 meters tall, with a trunk as thick as a small mountain, and its bark is mottled, recording countless years.

Near the roots of the tree, there is a naturally formed, spacious and dry tree cavity. The interior space is quite large, and there are even some simple "beds" made of smooth stones and soft hay.

It looks like it used to be a resting place for some kind of spirit beast.

"You can rest here for now." Di Tian pointed to the tree hole and said this in a calm tone. His gaze lingered on Jiang Bai for a moment before he turned around, took a step, and disappeared as if he had merged into the air.

Jiang Li'er stared at the direction where Di Tian had disappeared, blinking in disbelief. "Uncle Di Tian—he just left like that? He's not going to ask any more questions?"

Biji walked to her side, smiled gently, and reached out to tidy her wind-blown hair: "What? Do you only feel at ease when Di Tian gets angry or gives you two little troublemakers a good scolding?"

"Hmm—" Jiang Li'er stuck out her tongue and smiled shyly.

Biji looked at Jiang Bai, her emerald eyes filled with seriousness and a reminder: "Jiang Bai, Di Tian—he is not entirely at ease."

His decision to keep you at the Lake of Life was partly due to Li'er's sake, but more likely, he wanted to observe you closely and uncover your secrets.

She paused, her tone softening further: "However, you don't need to worry too much. Although Di Tian is dignified, he is not unreasonable or indiscriminately kills the innocent. You just need to be honest with him and not deliberately deceive him, and there should be no problem. These next few days, act cautiously and remain calm."

Observe the changes.

Jiang Bai nodded solemnly: "I understand. Thank you for reminding me, Sister Biji."

"Mm," Biji responded, her gaze shifting between Jiang Bai and Jiang Li'er. "I've been away from the clan's territory for quite some time now, and I need to go back to take care of some matters. You two should rest well first, and I'll come to see you again tomorrow."

After speaking, she nodded slightly to the two of them, her body glowing with azure light. Her figure transformed into a soft green stream of light and gracefully flew towards the other side of the Lake of Life, quickly disappearing into the dense forest and mist.

Under the ancient tree by the lake, only Jiang Bai and Jiang Li'er remained.

The surroundings were so quiet that only the rustling of leaves in the wind, the faint chirping of birds in the distance, and the gentle ripples of the Lake of Life could be heard.

They were enveloped by an intense, pervasive life force and various elements, making them feel completely comfortable.

Jiang Li'er breathed a sigh of relief, plopped down on the smooth boulder at the entrance of the tree hole, and patted her chest: "That scared me to death—I thought Uncle Di Tian was going to be angry for a long time."

Jiang Bai also sat down next to her, looking around this legendary holy land of soul beasts, feeling the spontaneous activity and growth of the soul power in his body, and was filled with emotion.

He looked at Jiang Li'er and asked, "So, we're staying here from now on?"

"What else?" Jiang Li'er tilted her head. "Uncle Di Tian has already spoken, are we going to sneak away again? Besides—"

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Looking at the beautiful lake and ancient trees before her, her voice brightened: "The Lake of Life is the best place in our Star Dou Great Forest! You can also take this opportunity to cultivate; the life energy here will greatly benefit your cultivation!"

Jiang Bai nodded. Cultivating here would indeed be twice as effective with half the effort.

The two sat quietly for a while, appreciating the indescribable magnificence and tranquility of the Lake of Life.

Night gradually fell. The Lake of Life was shrouded in starlight and a light mist, adding to its mystery.

Inside the tree hollow, Jiang Bai sat cross-legged, meditating and cultivating.

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