Lin Xiao felt he had gotten a good deal, and the Auspicious Beast also felt it had gotten a good deal.
Both sides felt they had gained, convinced they hadn’t suffered a loss.
As long as both parties’ interests were aligned, things could proceed.
Lin Xiao agreed to the Auspicious Beast’s conditions.
“I’ll go inform Di Tian right now.
I want to see if this is true or not.”
After saying this, Scarlet King looked at Lin Xiao and added, “Take good care of the Auspicious Beast.
Even if you die, the Auspicious Beast must not.”
Lin Xiao rolled his eyes at Scarlet King, too lazy to deal with this creature who had a head but no brains.
As Scarlet King left, the Auspicious Beast’s gaze fell upon the Ice Empress and it said to Lin Xiao, “Isn’t this the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion?”
Lin Xiao paused.
Was the Auspicious Beast’s eyesight that good?
Even Scarlet King hadn’t recognized her, but you did?
Before Lin Xiao could speak, the Auspicious Beast continued, “Her condition is strange, but I can still sense that unique aura emanating from her.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiao nodded.
“The Ice Empress, one of the Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Far North.”
As Lin Xiao finished speaking, the Ice Empress moved beside the Auspicious Beast, sensing its unique aura.
It was said that near an Auspicious Beast, the cultivation speed of Spirit Beasts could increase.
Presumably, even in her Soul Spirit state, the Ice Empress was quite fond of the Auspicious Beast.
The Auspicious Beast hadn’t expected the other party to be the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion, the Ice Empress, one of the Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Far North.
“Then what happened to her?
Why did she become like this?”
The Auspicious Beast’s mind was struggling to process this.
Lin Xiao was a Level 20 Spirit Master, and the Ice Empress was a nearly 400,000-year-old Spirit Beast.
On the surface, there seemed to be no connection between the two.
The Auspicious Beast’s head buzzed, unable to figure out for the moment what possible connection these two could have.
“The Ice Empress is currently in a state known as a Soul Spirit.
She has become my spirit ring, but she hasn’t died.
It’s akin to a symbiotic relationship.”
Lin Xiao gave a simple explanation.
The Auspicious Beast listened, stunned, its mind failing to grasp the concept immediately.
“Later, have Scarlet King bring me a ten-thousand-year-old dark-attribute dragon-type Spirit Beast, and I’ll demonstrate it for you.”
Lin Xiao smiled at the Auspicious Beast.
Wasn’t this how spirit rings were obtained?
Fighting and killing were so unpleasant.
But the Auspicious Beast understood now—it wanted a spirit ring.
Damn Lin Xiao, waiting for me here all along!
How hateful.
“Hmph!
Still after a spirit ring!
You’re going too far, Lin Xiao!!”
The Auspicious Beast raised its paw, pointing at Lin Xiao.
“It won’t die.
It will be just like the Ice Empress.
Are you reassured now?”
Lin Xiao continued.
The Auspicious Beast looked curiously at the Ice Empress, still somewhat doubtful of Lin Xiao’s words.
The Ice Empress nodded.
“Auspicious Beast, what he says is true.
I am currently in a soul-like state; I have not died.”
“You can trust him on this.”
As she spoke, the Ice Empress looked at Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao gave a slight nod and released his spirit ring.
Instantly, a red spirit ring appeared before the Auspicious Beast.
It was true.
It was actually true.
The Auspicious Beast now believed Lin Xiao’s words.
“So, the reason you didn’t return to keep our appointment these past few months was because you went to find the Ice Empress?”
The Auspicious Beast looked at Lin Xiao and asked.
“You could say that.
So, Auspicious Beast, regarding my second spirit ring, isn’t it…”
Lin Xiao chuckled.
The Auspicious Beast rolled its eyes.
“Cooperation.
I’m taking the risk of being scolded by Di Tian to find you a dragon-type Spirit Beast.”
“Are you sure it’s you?
And not Scarlet King?”
Lin Xiao was almost embarrassed to expose this little fellow.
“Same difference, same difference.” The Auspicious Beast patted its paws, trying hard to explain.
Lin Xiao smiled faintly, deciding not to argue further with this little creature.
“Lin Xiao, didn’t you say last time you were going to give me a name?” The Auspicious Beast leaped into Lin Xiao’s arms and looked up at him.
Lin Xiao nodded.
“What?
Do you want to take human form?
Why not wait a bit longer?
Even if you’re not afraid, I’m afraid Di Tian will come after my life.”
If he really managed to run off with the Auspicious Beast, the current Di Tian would surely kill him.
“Not for now.
But that doesn’t stop you from giving me a human name.”
The Auspicious Beast didn’t mind at all; it just wanted a human name.
Lin Xiao nodded, then thought for a moment.
“My name is Lin Xiao.
How about you be called Xiao Ling’er?
Linger, meaning spirit, lively—it suits your Auspicious Beast personality.”
The Auspicious Beast murmured softly, “Xiao Ling’er, Linger, Linger…”
“It’s alright, I guess.
Then from now on, I’ll be called Xiao Ling’er!!”
The Auspicious Beast was very tsundere.
Though it said this, its little face couldn’t conceal its joy.
No, now she should be called Xiao Ling’er.
The Auspicious Beast: Xiao Ling’er.
No longer Wang Qiu’er.
Clearly, Tang San hadn’t made a move on the Auspicious Beast yet.
He still had a chance.
Lin Xiao smiled as he looked at the Auspicious Beast.
Suddenly, Scarlet King returned, fuming with anger.
“Kid Lin, you were actually right.”
“Damn it, our home was actually robbed.”
Scarlet King was furious.
If Lin Xiao hadn’t pointed it out, who knows how much would have been lost.
“Scarlet King, what exactly happened?” The Auspicious Beast looked at the fuming Scarlet King beside it, curious.
She really couldn’t imagine what could have stolen food right under the noses of so many Fierce Beasts.
“A Golden Tortoise.
Di Tian is dealing with it now.
Probably won’t end well for it.”
Scarlet King snorted.
That was the consequence of daring to steal.
Xiao Ling’er nodded.
So that was it.
An old turtle, no wonder.
The next moment, Scarlet King took out a piece of living gold.
“Kid Lin, this is what the Auspicious Beast promised you.
It’s yours.”
Saying this, Scarlet King tossed the living gold over.
It wasn’t much, only about the size of a finger.
Really just a tiny bit.
Lin Xiao didn’t mind.
It should be enough.
Probably because Scarlet King had explained everything to Di Tian.
Lin Xiao took out 60 pills and condensed 100 energy crystals for the Auspicious Beast.
“Linger, what about the Spirit Beast matter I mentioned earlier?”
Lin Xiao chuckled.
A ten-thousand-year second spirit ring—he was really looking forward to it.
Lin Xiao also felt it inappropriate to directly ask for a fifty-thousand-year one.
Even if the Auspicious Beast agreed, Di Tian might not.
The Auspicious Beast nodded and looked at Scarlet King.
“Scarlet King, go tell Di Tian…”
Xiao Ling’er explained the Soul Spirit matter to Scarlet King.
Scarlet King listened, dumbfounded, especially upon hearing that the little scorpion was the Ice Empress, one of the Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Far North.
Its three heads couldn’t process it fast enough.
“Kid Lin, you wait.
I’ll go right now.” Scarlet King didn’t hesitate at all.
Though not the brightest, it was very obedient.
Not long after, a figure clad in black robes, emanating a terrifying aura, arrived near Lin Xiao, accompanied by Scarlet King.
Golden eyes seemed to see right through Lin Xiao.
The aura of a superior being was unmistakable; every gesture exuded the majesty of a king.
Di Tian!
Lin Xiao recognized him instantly.
The only one who could make Scarlet King behave like this was Di Tian.
Inside the ring, Elder Yao watched with great interest.
This was the first time in a long while he had encountered someone so powerful.
He didn’t rashly make a sound.
He wasn’t sure exactly how strong Di Tian was, or if he could detect his presence.
“Human, explain this Soul Spirit matter to me in detail.”
Di Tian picked up the Auspicious Beast, his gaze falling upon Lin Xiao.
The Auspicious Beast struggled and jumped directly into Lin Xiao’s arms.
It preferred the aura emanating from Lin Xiao!