The legend begins with becoming a white deer.

Upon hearing Chen Guo's report from below, King Bilin's previously indifferent expression shifted slightly.

"A white deer, a white sika deer?"

He raised his eyes, a hint of interest in his expression.

White sika deer are considered a rare breed of sika deer, but if we broaden the scope to the whole world, there are quite a few white sika deer, so they are not considered any particularly remarkable exotic animals.

But if you add the elements of being able to run through floods, possessing immense strength and spiritual powers, and being able to save people in disasters, then this is truly the first time I've ever heard of such a thing.

King Bilin raised an eyebrow and said, "Chen Guo, is what you say true? Did a white deer really save people during the flood?"

"Your Majesty, everything I have said is true."

Chen Guo nodded vigorously and quickly recounted the stories told by the refugees.

"Your Majesty, when Yuhua Town in Long County was flooded, an old farmer witnessed a young girl trapped in a tree. The tree was almost broken by the flood, and everyone thought the girl would not survive. Suddenly, this white deer appeared, let the girl ride on its back, and rushed out just before the tree fell. It even carried her all the way to the high ground where her parents were."

"In Wangchuan Town, many survivors said that when the white deer was rescuing people, a 20-meter-long black-scaled snake suddenly appeared and opened its mouth to swallow people. It was the white deer that rushed out in time and killed the snake. It is said that the snake's body was broken in two."

"There are many more examples like these, but what's most remarkable is its nature."

Chen Guo sighed, her tone full of surprise and admiration.

"According to what I learned from the survivors in Wangchuan Town, when the flood came, people were terrified. Some townspeople initially thought the white deer was a wild beast that would hurt and eat people, so they attacked it with bows and arrows and stones. But it was not angry at all, it just dodged away and continued to save those who fell into the water."

Each and every one of these events was witnessed by the refugees and passed down through word of mouth.

King Bilin listened intently, and his previously furrowed brows unconsciously relaxed.

My mood, which had been affected by the various unpleasant things caused by the floods in recent days, has eased up a bit at this moment.

He leaned back in his chair, his fingers gently stroking his chin, and pondered for a long time.

"Hehe, interesting."

King Bilin chuckled softly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"A white deer that understands human nature, knows good and evil, and can even save people from floods... This is an incredible thing."

Chen Guo was taken aback, then heard Bi Lin Wang say in a deep voice: "The floods have been raging for so long, people have been displaced and are filled with fear. The whole country is shrouded in gloom and despair. Now we need something like this to uplift people's spirits."

King Bilin sat up straight, his tone resolute: "Tomorrow morning at court, I will announce this matter to all ministers, and then issue a proclamation throughout the country, so that the people of every town and village in the country will know that there is such an auspicious beast that is protecting our people in times of crisis."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Chen Guo's eyes lit up, and she quickly bowed and said, "This move will surely greatly boost the morale of the people. Knowing that such auspicious signs are protecting them will give them hope."

King Bilin nodded and then asked, "By the way, Chen Guo, do you know where this white deer is now?"

Chen Guo looked ashamed: "This... Your Majesty, I do not know. Although many people have indeed seen it, the white deer runs extremely fast and always leaves on the waves afterward. It has been moving around, and no one can pinpoint its location."

"It's alright."

King Bilin waved his hand, his eyes gleaming with determination.

"I will immediately send people to search for such a strange beast that can run through floods and slay giant snakes. If it can be used by my royal family, the people's sense of identification with the royal family will surely be enhanced. This will be of great benefit to the long-term stability of my Bilin Kingdom."

The next morning, at the Golden Palace.

In front of all the civil and military officials, King Bilin personally announced the deeds of the mythical beast, the white deer, in saving the people during the flood, and officially conferred upon it the title of "Auspicious Beast" of the Bilin Kingdom.

The imperial decree caused an uproar throughout the court.

But no one objected. Just as King Bilin had predicted, the Kingdom of Bilin desperately needed such a symbol of hope at this time.

Soon, a series of decrees were issued from the capital and sent to all parts of the country by fast horses.

The news that "the auspicious white deer saved countless people from the flood, a sign of Heaven's protection of Bilin" spread like wildfire throughout the entire country of Bilin in just a few days.

For a time, everyone on the streets and in the alleys was talking about that magical white deer.

Some people were amazed, saying they had never seen such a human-like beast.

Some people felt awe and believed that this was a deity sent by heaven to save the world.

A few people scoffed at the idea, believing it to be a lie fabricated by the government to appease the people.

But such voices are ultimately in the minority.

More people genuinely want to believe.

Those who have personally experienced the floods or whose acquaintances have been saved by the white deer are especially filled with gratitude and faith in that divine white deer.

In many homes, people have even secretly set up memorial tablets for the white deer, praying for its safety day and night.

Meanwhile, in a deep mountain thousands of miles away...

In the dark cave, Qi Ji was curled up asleep on the dry stone platform.

His body was enveloped in a soft white light, and with each breath, faint green specks of light drifted out from the surrounding vegetation and merged into his body.

This is a deep evolution and purification he is undergoing after acquiring the "All Trees Pay Homage" ability, during which he is completely unaware of everything in the outside world.

Just three days after King Bilin's decree spread throughout the country.

A cold system notification sounded without warning from the depths of his consciousness.

Congratulations on obtaining Legendary Spirit Points! Legendary Spirit Points +3

[Current Legendary Spirit Points: 19/30]

After the sound faded, there was no further movement.

Qi Ji, who was fast asleep, trembled slightly with his eyelashes, but still did not wake up.

Little did he know that his actions would cause a stir in the capital city hundreds of miles away.

Little did it know that it had already been appointed by the king of a nation as the auspicious beast of the entire Bilin Kingdom.

... ... ....

The capital of the Kingdom of Bilin, the royal study.

King Bilin was reviewing memorials concerning the distribution of disaster relief grain to various regions when a guard's voice came from outside the door.

"Your Majesty, I hereby report that the royal guard Lin Qin is outside and requests an audience."

"Linqin?"

King Bilin put down his vermilion brush, a look of approval on his face.

"Let him in."

He was very impressed with the young guard.

Lin Qin is the most talented of all the royal guards. Not only is she highly skilled in martial arts, but she is also calm and reliable in handling affairs.

A few months ago, his most beloved youngest daughter, Yuan Yao, was kidnapped by villains. It was Lin Qin who led people to search day and night and finally found the abducted princess in the Qingling Mountains. Afterwards, Lin Qin and the guards were rewarded by him.

"Your subject, Lin Qin, pays his respects to Your Majesty."

Lin Qin, dressed in a black outfit, strode in and knelt on one knee to pay her respects.

Get up.

King Bilin smiled and waved his hand: "I was just looking for you. I heard that you killed Blood Blade, one of the Ten Great Evils in the martial arts world, during your disaster relief efforts. You did a great job and it will deter those wandering knights who don't respect royal laws."

"Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty."

Lin Qin stood up, respectfully cupped her hands, and said in a very humble tone, "Slaying the Blood Blade was merely my duty, and I dare not claim credit for it."

He paused, raised his head, and his expression became serious: "Your Majesty, I have come today with an important matter to report. This matter is related to the strange white deer that Your Majesty announced to the world a few days ago."