Seemingly disturbed by Su Qingyan’s startled exclamation, the snow-white kitten shifted in dissatisfaction. It opened its deep blue eyes and glanced at her, then burrowed deeper into Lu Qingxuan’s arms, searching for a more comfortable position. Letting out a delicate yawn, it revealed a few tiny, rice-sized sharp teeth.
That glance was clear, with a hint of innocent confusion. Yet when it fell into Su Qingyan’s eyes, it made her heart tremble.
Seeing her loss of composure, Lu Qingxuan’s lips curved into a faint, almost imperceptible smile, “The little one has just been born and is still wary of strangers. Don’t frighten it.”
Just… born?
Born at the Golden Core Realm?
Then once it reached adulthood… wouldn’t it…
Su Qingyan’s breathing stalled slightly.
She was no inexperienced cultivator. Having lived over 300 years as the Sect Master, she had seen countless rare treasures, spirit beasts, and heavenly materials.
Yet the words “just born” and “Golden Core Realm” should never belong together—especially not for a harmless-looking, even somewhat adorable kitten.
“Master is truly blessed by fortune to have found such a divine creature.”
Curiosity flickered in her eyes, yet it was accompanied by genuine joy for her master.
“This disciple is dull and cannot discern its origin. What kind of spirit beast is it, to possess such heaven-defying talent?”
Lu Qingxuan lightly scratched beneath its soft chin. The kitten immediately flipped onto its back in comfort, exposing its pink belly.
“Have you heard of the Four Sacred Beasts?”
The Four Sacred Beasts.
Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise.
Weren’t those just legends?
Symbols recorded only in the most ancient and fragmented texts—divine beings that once guarded the four directions of heaven and earth in ancient times.
The records said that once fully grown, a Sacred Beast could live as long as heaven and earth itself. With a mere gesture, it possessed the power of the Tribulation Crossing Realm. With the slightest effort, it could shatter space and ascend to the upper realm.
They were true apex existences, standing at the very top of the food chain, looking down upon all living beings.
Since the end of the ancient era, when the path to immortality was severed, such mythical beings had long disappeared. Not even a trace of their bloodline descendants had ever been heard of.
The world believed they had vanished along with that glorious age, buried in the river of history.
And yet now… her master…
Su Qingyan stared in shock at the pure white kitten, which was rolling around in Lu Qingxuan’s arms without any guard, acting spoiled.
Snow-white.
Entirely snow-white, without a single blemish.
Those deep blue eyes were like stars in the highest heavens.
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A thought that made her scalp tingle surged uncontrollably through her mind.
“Master… this… could this be… the Sacred Beast White Tiger?”
Even as she spoke, she felt it sounded absurd.
The legendary White Tiger, peerless in slaughter and feared across the heavens… was now a palm-sized kitten, purring in her master’s arms, begging for affection?
The contrast was so immense that even she, a Sect Master at the 9th stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, felt dizzy.
“Mm, not bad luck. I picked it up while I was out.”
Picked… picked it up?
Su Qingyan’s lips twitched slightly.
Though she didn’t quite believe it, she was still sincerely happy for her master.
“Congratulations, Master! Truly, congratulations!”
She bowed deeply, her expression filled with genuine delight.
“With a Sacred Beast by your side, Master, your future path to immortality will surely shine even brighter!”
Her master had just emerged from a hundred years of seclusion cultivation, successfully breaking through to the 6th stage of the Divine Transformation Realm. Now, with the addition of a Sacred Beast as a heaven-defying aid, it was like adding wings to a tiger.
In all of Lizhou, there would likely be no one left who could stand against him!
Seeing her cheerful expression, Lu Qingxuan’s mood improved as well.
He lightly patted the little one’s backside, signaling it to turn over.
“This little thing has quite the temper—wild by nature. I gave it a name: Bai Ling.”
“Bai Ling?”
Su Qingyan repeated it softly, her eyes lighting up.
“A wonderful name! Full of spirit, yet close and endearing. Very good, very good!”
Looking at Bai Ling stretching lazily across Lu Qingxuan’s lap—its snowy fur, those blue eyes, its small delicate ears—every detail struck the softest part of her heart.
The usually cold and aloof Fairy Linyue now revealed a hint of affection and longing in her gaze.
What woman could resist such a beautiful and adorable creature?
Lu Qingxuan took in her expression completely, a faint smile forming on his lips, “Do you like it?”
Su Qingyan’s cheeks warmed slightly, but she nodded honestly.
“Come here. Touch it.”
Lu Qingxuan beckoned her.
Su Qingyan quickly stepped forward and carefully crouched beside him.
She extended her slender fingers, almost reverently, and gently placed them on Bai Ling’s back.
The touch was warm, soft, unbelievably smooth.
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Sensing the unfamiliar presence, Bai Ling lazily opened its eyes.
It glanced at Su Qingyan, then at Lu Qingxuan. Seeing no objection from its master, it closed its eyes again, letting out a satisfied purr. It even rubbed its small head against her fingers.
“It… it likes me.”
Delighted, Su Qingyan gently stroked Bai Ling’s moist little nose.
Unexpectedly, the kitten extended its pink tongue and lightly licked her fingertip.
That warm, soft sensation sent a tremor through her heart.
A pure, radiant smile bloomed across her face.
Lu Qingxuan watched her, the corners of his lips lifting.
He lifted Bai Ling from his lap and placed it directly into Su Qingyan’s arms.
“Since it likes you, you can hold it for a while.”
The moment Su Qingyan received Bai Ling, her entire body stiffened.
She carefully supported the soft, snow-white little life, afraid that even the slightest force might hurt it.
In its new embrace, Bai Ling rolled over, found a comfortable position, and even kneaded lightly at her clothes with its tiny paws, letting out contented purring sounds.
“Master, it’s so clever. Look, it knows how to find the most comfortable spot.”
…
Not long after, Lu Qingxuan noticed Chu Li standing at the entrance of the Main Hall.
She had changed into a simple light-green dress, which made her skin appear even fairer, her figure even more graceful.
With a single glance at her uneasy expression, Lu Qingxuan already understood why she had come.
He withdrew his gaze and said to Su Qingyan, “Bai Ling is still unfamiliar with this new world. Take it with you for now and let it adapt. You will personally take care of its food and daily needs.”
“Yes, Master!”
Su Qingyan immediately agreed, her joy deepening even further.
For her master to entrust the Sacred Beast White Tiger to her care—what immense trust that was!
Holding the soft, warm little creature, she felt her heart melting.
She stood up, her entire attention fixed on Bai Ling in her arms and her master’s instructions, then left the Main Hall.
As for the enchantress at the entrance trying to seduce her master—
Her master naturally had the ability to deal with her.
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