The legend begins with becoming a white deer.

Sika deer are animals of average intelligence, but their instinctive perception, ingrained in their blood, is extremely keen.

They had already noticed the abnormality in Qi Ji.

When it ate the pear earlier, it displayed a jumping ability far beyond that of a normal fawn.

Furthermore, the astonishing speed and power that suddenly burst forth when facing human attacks all demonstrate that Qi Ji is different from a normal sika deer.

The adult deer were fine; at most, they would pay a little more attention to this special little white deer, but as long as it didn't harm the herd, they wouldn't interfere too much.

But the fawns that were about the same age as Qi Ji were different. Because they were about the same age as Qi Ji, they could more clearly sense the incongruity and horror of this fellow fawn.

Even though Qi Ji never showed them any hostility, they still instinctively avoided it. When eating, they dared not approach it, and when playing, they would scatter as soon as it came near, never daring to share a corner with it.

Qi Ji naturally noticed the alienation among his peers, but he didn't take it to heart at all.

Having a human soul, he couldn't possibly be trapped in a herd of deer forever, living the life of a law-abiding sika deer.

The current period of dormancy and companionship is merely a means to grow safely under the cover of the deer herd and accumulate enough spiritual points to become stronger.

The alienation of these fawns was not worth his time or effort.

Qi Ji continued to nibble on the tender leaves in front of him, and soon he was full. The wonderful system voice rang in his mind.

"Spirit Points +1"

At this moment, Qi Ji's mother walked over slowly, her rough but gentle tongue lightly licking the downy hair on Qi Ji's head, and then combing his snow-white hair along his back.

It naturally noticed that its child was different from other deer, not only in its fur but also in its reactions and behavior towards humans, but it didn't care.

But Lu's mind has always been pure, without so many hidden suspicions.

This is its offspring, exuding that scent from its bloodline. It's its child, and that's enough.

Yao Yao, standing nearby, witnessed the entire scene. Her nose tingled slightly, and a feeling of envy and longing welled up in her heart.

She also thought of her father and mother.

In the past, in the palace, her mother would gently tidy her hair like this, and her father would hold her on his lap and tell her about the mountains and rivers outside the palace and interesting things.

During her time in distress, she would desperately miss home every night, longing for the warm bedchamber in the palace, the sweet and sticky pastries from the imperial kitchen, and the ever-warm gaze of her father and mother.

"Father...Mother...Yaoyao misses you..." Yaoyao murmured softly.

Exhaustion and drowsiness washed over her. Yao Yao yawned, carefully moved closer to Qi Ji, and leaned against his warm body. Her tense nerves slowly relaxed, and she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

After eating, Qi Ji was a little sleepy and closed her eyes to rest. The other female deer in the herd did the same, but they were not completely asleep. Instead, they were in a state of rest and alertness, recovering their energy while being ready to deal with any unexpected events.

After an unknown amount of time, a strong human scent suddenly wafted in on the wind, mixed with a cold, metallic smell, far exceeding the quantity of the two robbers from before.

The scent instantly shattered the tranquility of the forest, startling the deer herd. All the does raised their heads immediately, ears erect, and let out low warning growls.

Even the soundly sleeping Yao Yao was awakened by the sudden noise. She clutched the hem of her clothes in a daze and subconsciously moved closer to Qi Ji.

"No way, more humans have arrived so soon? Are they accomplices of those two robbers?"

Qi Ji tensed his muscles, gathering his strength, and stared intently at the direction from which the aura was coming.

Suddenly, ten figures emerged from the shadows of the forest.

The ten men were dressed in uniform black armor, which was polished smooth and cold, without any superfluous decorations, yet it exuded a murderous aura of someone who had been through many battles. Their footsteps were as light as falling leaves, and they were clearly well-trained elites.

Qi Ji's expression instantly became extremely serious.

Judging from their demeanor, it was clear that each of these ten men was far superior to the two burly robbers from before.

Qi Ji could smell a strong stench of blood on some of them, which made the hair on the back of his head tremble as he quickly thought of a solution.

"Who are these ten people? They don't seem to be accomplices of those two burly robbers. Why are they here? If...."

Qi Ji considered the worst possible outcome.

If these ten people came from the deer herd to hunt them, they're doomed. Apart from themselves, the other deer probably won't be able to leave.

Just as Qi Ji was worrying about what to do, the next second, the ten people moved swiftly, their figures as fast as lightning, and in a flash, they all arrived in front of Yao Yao. They knelt down on one knee in unison, their armor clashing with a crisp thud.

"My little princess, I'm late, I'm sorry you had to suffer."

When the ten people approached, the deer instinctively scattered in fright.

Qi Ji didn't move, but turned to look at Yao Yao beside him. Surprised, he felt much relieved.

"Oh right, I almost forgot about this little girl's identity. These people aren't here to hunt deer; they're here to find this little girl."

Yao Yao was also stunned by this sudden change, but the little girl reacted quickly, staring blankly at the two leading figures kneeling in front of her.

She looked at the familiar figure, hesitated for a moment, and whispered, "Zhihua? Linqin?"

The moment the words left their mouths, the two leaders immediately raised their hands and removed their masked helmets, revealing two young faces in their twenties.

On the left is Lin Qin, a young man with sharp eyes and a cold, aloof demeanor.

On the right is Zhihua, a woman with a beautiful face but a sharp edge hidden in her eyes.

The two men looked at Yao Yao's tattered clothes, stained with mud, and her noticeably thinner face. They lowered their heads deeply, their voices filled with remorse: "Little princess, it's us. We've come to take you home."

Zhihua's fingertips trembled slightly, her voice filled with self-reproach: "It's all because I failed in my duties and didn't protect Your Majesty properly, which led to the little princess falling into danger and suffering so much. Your Majesty and the Empress are worried day and night and can't eat or sleep. We'll take you away now and back to the palace."

"go home……"

Upon hearing those two words, Yao Yao's eyes lit up instantly, and a surge of joy welled up inside her. She instinctively wanted to nod in agreement.

But the next second she turned her head and looked at the little white deer beside her, her joy replaced by hesitation and reluctance.

Seeing her conflicted expression, Qi Ji called out to her softly, his voice gentle and soothing.

"Little girl, go with them and go home. That's where you belong."

It was only then that the ten men in black armor noticed the pure white sika deer standing beside the little princess, so close to her.

They had previously tortured the captured bandit Lao Hei to learn that the little princess had been following a herd of deer after her narrow escape, but they never expected that there was a rare white deer among the herd.

In today's world, with the exception of a few countries, most countries regard the white deer as an auspicious beast and a symbol of good fortune.

Regardless of how people viewed this view in the past, they now find it quite appropriate.

Because little Princess Yao Yao seems to prove this point.

Despite being in dire straits, Yao Yao encountered a white deer and was able to escape danger. This not only proves the truth of the saying that the white deer is an auspicious omen, but also proves that Yao Yao herself is destined for greatness due to her noble birth.