Douluo Continent II: The Dragon Breaks the Nine Heavens

Chapter 19 The Cunning Auspicious Beast

The auspicious beast, having reached its limit, finally emerged, its eyes fixed on Lin Yun, who was petting the little girl.

"Your Excellency~"

Oh my god, listen to that plaintive voice full of emotion, Lin Yun felt numb from head to toe.

"Uh, it's an auspicious beast... What brings you here?" Lin Yun subtly released Bingdi and gave the three-eyed golden lion a polite smile.

Upon hearing Lin Yun's words, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's already resentful gaze became even more so.

I just went out for a trip. After nearly a year of living and working together, it became like, "Why do I have business here?"

So love can disappear, right?

On the other side, Hyotei, who had escaped Lin Yun's clutches, quickly took a few steps back, looking disgusted as she tidied her messy, long, emerald-green hair, which had been completely tangled by Lin Yun's tugging.

"Hentai!"

I'll hang that lolicon, Your Majesty, on a street lamp!

Looking at Hyotei's sullen face, the three-eyed golden lion simultaneously revealed a thoughtful expression in all three eyes.

So... His Majesty likes this?

"No, I, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, am a majestic auspicious beast. How can I transform into someone else's appearance? I must have my own style!" the Three-Eyed Golden Lion thought to itself.

Since Your Excellency has already taken on human form, you must need a human spouse.

The position of Queen belongs to me, the auspicious beast!

Hmph~

Lin Yun was unaware that one of the two soul beasts in front of him was cursing him in his heart, while the other was already secretly plotting to become the future Empress.

Thinking of this, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion felt a sense of urgency. She couldn't let the Venerable One be kidnapped by other little demons!

"I miss you, Venerable One~" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion came to Lin Yun's side as usual and rubbed its big head against his chest.

At this moment, the mythical beast instinctively grasped the greatest weapon a woman can use against a man—coquetry!

Can you imagine a golden retriever acting cute in front of you with a cool, melodious female voice?

Lin Yun didn't know if others could withstand it, but he was starting to feel the strain. He chuckled and began to pet the three-eyed golden lion's dog... uh, lion head.

"Haha, I've only been gone for less than a day, and you already miss me?" Lin Yun asked with a smile, stroking the soft fur on both sides of the mythical beast's chin.

As soon as Lin Yun asked this question, the auspicious beast's previously somewhat contented gaze became evasive.

Actually, right after Lin Yun left, she ran to find the Crimson King to take her to the forest to find snacks. However, because she was lucky today, she encountered a Light-attribute snack not long after she went out, so she returned a little faster.

She was very happy even without Lin Yun!

But could she say that? Of course not!

"Yes, I love Your Majesty the most!" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion began to lie without batting an eye, although there was actually nothing wrong with what she said.

Lin Yun wasn't a real soul beast, so how could he possibly see the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's guilty conscience?

Therefore, Lin Yun was greatly surprised by the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's closeness to him, and his affection for her grew even stronger.

Although Lin Yun enjoyed good food and fun in the Star Dou Great Forest, and had Di Tian and his gang of loyal and powerful underlings, living a life similar to that of the Supreme Emperor of Star Dou, he was actually still lonely.

It sounds a bit sentimental.

In the Star Dou Great Forest, Lin Yun had to maintain the majesty of the Golden Dragon King at all times, playing the role of a soul beast ruler who was not himself. After a year, he was starting to lose sight of whether he was human or the Golden Dragon King.

Only when he was with the Three-Eyed Golden Lion could Lin Yun let go of his feigned dignity and communicate with her in a relaxed and comfortable manner.

Di Tian and the others simply assumed that Lin Yun liked the little auspicious beast, so they didn't think much of it. The time Lin Yun spent with the auspicious beast was actually the most relaxing time he had in the Star Dou Great Forest.

And now she's very attached to him, so what reason does he have not to like her?

"Good girl, Your Majesty will spend more time with you from now on." Lin Yun affectionately rubbed the three-eyed golden lion's head and rubbed his cheek against hers.

Yes, it's a classic gesture of friendliness from beasts, but generally not many spirit beasts dare to try and get close to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion, for the first time ever, stuck out its tongue and licked Lin Yun's cheek, its big eyes full of affection.

What Lin Yun didn't see was that a sly glint also flashed in her eyes.

"Hehe, I knew His Excellency would respond better to gentle persuasion than force. Humans may be cunning and hypocritical, but the saying that circulates among them is absolutely true!"

Being near the water tower gives you an advantage!

I am the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the auspicious beast of the Emperor!

The biggest winner!

Oh ho ho ho ho~

Lin Yun probably never imagined that he, a transmigrator, would be manipulated by a golden retriever without even realizing it.

This time, the outsider spirit beast turned out to be Ice Emperor. The little loli looked at Lin Yun with disdain, but at the same time she was a little envious that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion could be so close to Lin Yun. Even the petting she had seemed to hate just now didn't feel so disgusted now.

www……

Your Majesty, I want to have one too!

Hyotei plopped down on the ground, staring blankly at Lin Yun and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion playing around. She unconsciously tugged at her twin tails, but couldn't find the feeling of Lin Yun petting her.

Fortunately, this eerie atmosphere didn't last long, and the Snow Empress returned with the 8,800-year-old Titan Snow Demon that Lin Yun needed.

As the leader of the Snow Emperor's fan club, Atai was reluctant to part with his clansmen, but since the Snow Emperor had spoken, he had no choice but to select a clansman of suitable age from his clan.

Xue Di believed that the Golden Dragon King, as the ruler of all soul beasts, had taken advantage of a certain race, and that race had become part of his power. When he returned to his peak, that race would also reach its peak.

The merit of following the dragon!

So she didn't just leave. Instead, she seriously explained the pros and cons to Atai, and the last bit of dissatisfaction in Atai's heart was smoothed out by Xue Di's words.

If it were Hyotei instead, it's highly likely they'd fight.

As for the Titan Snow Demon brought by the Snow Emperor?

Facing the Snow Empress, revered by its clan leader and all the soul beasts of the far north, it readily accepted its impending death.

The lower one's intelligence, the less afraid one is of death. Fear is merely a biological instinct, and those with less wisdom are more likely to ignore fear.

It only knew that its patriarch and the ruler of the far north needed it, and it would gladly accept even the cost of its life.

The people of the far north are willing to die for the Snow Emperor!

This meant that when Lin Yun killed it with the Golden Dragon Claw, he didn't see a trace of fear in its eyes, only a deep sense of pride in the Snow Emperor and a feeling of relief.

"Lord Snow Empress, my mission is complete!"

(End of this chapter)