The legend begins with becoming a white deer.

Lin Qin had been recuperating in her own residence, but she still had some understanding of the changes in the outside world.

He knew that King Bilin had issued an imperial edict, bestowing upon Qi Ji the title of "Guardian Auspicious Beast of the Nation," and had dispatched special envoys to various places to search for Qi Ji's whereabouts, intending to bring him into the palace for worship.

Upon learning of this, Linqin immediately went to the palace.

This happened in the Imperial Study. When Prince Bilin heard Lin Qin's words, he was taken aback.

"Related to the mythical white deer? What do you mean, Lin Qin? Do you intend to search for this white deer yourself?"

Lin Qin shook her head upon hearing this: "No, Your Majesty, actually... actually I have seen this white deer before."

"Oh? You've seen it before?"

King Bilin's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "Where is it?"

Lin Qin replied, "In the town where we encountered Blood Blade's gang, the reason I was able to kill Blood Blade was entirely due to the help of this white deer. If it hadn't restrained Blood Blade at the crucial moment, I would probably have lost my life. Therefore, I owe this white deer my life."

Lin Qin then changed the subject: "But that's not the most important thing. The reason I've come to see Your Majesty today is to tell you that I also saw it much earlier, and not only me, but even Princess Yuan Yao saw it and was saved by it."

"What? Yao'er has met you too? And was even saved by you?"

King Bilin looked surprised and didn't understand what Lin Qin meant for a moment, but he quickly remembered what she meant.

Lin Qin looked up at King Bilin: "Your Majesty, do you recall that a few months ago, the little princess encountered trouble and, upon her return, mentioned that she was saved by a sentient white deer?"

"I am naturally aware of this matter."

King Bilin nodded.

When Yuan Yao was in trouble, he was extremely anxious. After she was rescued, he listened to his daughter's detailed account of the experience and learned that a little white deer had protected her all the way, found her food, and even came to her rescue when the robbers caught up with her.

King Bilin still remembers the light in his youngest daughter's eyes when she talked about the little white deer. At that time, he was also filled with gratitude and even considered whether to send someone to Qingling Mountain Forest to find the little white deer and bring it back to the palace.

But Yuan Yao gave up on her own at the time, so King Bilin didn't interfere.

He never imagined that the little white deer his youngest daughter had mentioned would be the same white deer that saved people from the flood.

"No, that's unlikely."

King Bilin shook his head and frowned, saying, "It's only been a few months since Yao'er was rescued from danger. According to what I learned from Chen Guo, the white deer in the flood was comparable in size to some large horses. Even if animals grow faster than ordinary people, it's too exaggerated for a fawn to grow into a large horse in just a few months. A sika deer couldn't possibly have such an amazing growth rate."

"Your Majesty, it is no ordinary sika deer, but a strange beast."

Lin Qin said, "Exotic beasts are inherently unique, with special bloodlines. Otherwise, how could they possess a size exceeding that of their kind, and even more so, the ability to walk on floodwaters and stand upright at will?"

King Bilin remained silent upon hearing this.

He slowly sat back on the dragon throne, a look of emotion on his face.

"Everything in this world truly has its own destiny. I never imagined that this strange beast, the white deer, would be the one who saved my beloved daughter, and now it has saved countless people of my Bilin Kingdom."

Lin Qin looked at King Bilin, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should."

"you say."

"Your Majesty, I urge you to reconsider the idea of ​​bringing the white deer back to the palace."

Lin Qin spoke sincerely: "As a royal guard, I know my duty, and I know that Your Majesty is not a reckless tyrant. However, these strange beasts are not ordinary livestock. The white deer is extremely intelligent and can understand human speech. It would be best if they were willing to come to the palace, but they may not be willing to come, which could lead to unnecessary conflicts."

Lin Qin paused, then added, "I personally witnessed the power of the white deer in its battle against the blood-slaying blade. Although it is gentle in nature, it is extremely powerful. If it is unwilling to come to the royal court, conflict is inevitable. It saved the little princess and it also saved me. I do not want to see such a thing happen, so..."

King Bilin gave Linqin a deep look. Although Linqin hadn't finished speaking, her meaning was quite clear.

Simply put, he feared that the team sent by King Bilin to find the white deer would engage in battle with the white deer, turning it into a forced capture of the white deer.

Whether this creature, which has been designated as an auspicious beast by the Bilin Kingdom, will still protect the people of Bilin Kingdom, or whether it will come to hate the Bilin royal family because of it, is unknown to anyone.

It seems that a good thing has turned into a bad thing.

King Bilin closed his eyes and pondered for a moment.

"You may leave now."

"Your Majesty, your subject..."

"Step back!"

Lin Qin's heart tightened, and she dared not ask any more questions. She could only bow and slowly leave the Imperial Study.

Only Prince Bilin remained in the Imperial Study. He sat on the dragon throne and remained silent for a long time before getting up and leaving the Imperial Study, heading towards the Imperial Garden.

... ... ...

In the pavilion of the Imperial Garden, Yuan Yao sat on a stone bench with a pained expression, learning to read from an old man with white hair.

Although she was the most beloved little princess of the Bilin Kingdom, living a life of luxury and having everything she wanted, there were some things that even a princess couldn't escape.

For example, reading.

Prince Bilin walked to the outside of the pavilion, waved his hand, and signaled the old man and the surrounding palace maids and eunuchs to leave.

As soon as Yuan Yao saw Bi Lin Wang, her eyes lit up. She threw down her calligraphy brush and rushed into his arms, acting coquettishly.

"Father, you've finally arrived! Today's calligraphy was so difficult, my hand is so sore. Father, could we cancel the afternoon's lessons?"

"Hehe, no way."

Bilin Wang smiled as he watched Yuan Yao's coquettish and cute expression, but rationally and ruthlessly rejected her request to slack off.

He gently pinched her little nose, then sat down in a chair with Yuan Yao in his arms. "You can't fall behind in your studies. However, your father has some news to tell you. Hmm, it should be considered good news."

"What good news?"

Yuan Yao puffed out her cheeks. What news could be better than canceling the afternoon classes?

King Bilin said softly, "Yao'er, do you still remember the little white deer that saved you back then?"

"Little Bai, of course I remember."

Yuan Yao nodded immediately, her eyes sparkling, but her gaze toward King Bilin was filled with doubt.

"Father, why did you suddenly bring up Little White?"

King Bilin paused for a moment, then said, "Father has just received news that the little white deer has grown up. During the recent floods, it roamed the towns and cities of various counties, saving many people. Father has already issued a decree, designating it as a guardian auspicious beast of the nation."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao's eyes widened in surprise.

Although she lived in the palace and was young, she knew that there had been a serious flood in the country not long ago, but the little girl never expected that this matter would be related to Qi Ji.

"Father, what you're saying is true! Little White saved many people during the flood!"

The little girl stared wide-eyed, filled with disbelief.

In Yuan Yao's memory, Qi Ji was still the same size as a medium-sized dog. Although he was very powerful, he was still a deer. Compared to something as terrifying as a flood, he was the complete opposite.

"Yes, that little white deer—no, it's not a little white deer anymore, it's a big white deer now, and it's become much more powerful than you described back then, Yao'er."

Bilin Wang held Yuan Yao in his arms and slowly recounted some of the examples Chen Guo had told him. Yuan Yao listened with great joy, looking as if she were proud of herself.

"Wow!"

Yuan Yao clapped her hands excitedly: "Little White is amazing! I knew it would become very powerful sooner or later, but I didn't expect it to grow so big so quickly. Hehe, I really want to see it now!"

Seeing his daughter's overjoyed expression, King Bilin's heart stirred, and he softly asked, "Yao'er, your father asks you, would you like to bring this white deer to the palace so it can stay with you forever?"

Yuan Yao was taken aback upon hearing this.

King Bilin continued, "This white deer is quite capable and possesses spiritual intelligence; it is a true mythical beast. Moreover, it saved so many people this time, making it an auspicious animal of our Bilin Kingdom. Letting it live in the palace will not only keep you company but also greatly benefit our royal family."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuan Yao suddenly grabbed his hand, her little face full of seriousness.

"Father, no, this can't be done!"