Thump!
Thump!
Thump!
The Dark Devilgod Tiger had completely thrown away its dignity in order to survive. It knelt on the ground, repeatedly kowtowing to Fu Ye while begging for forgiveness.
The humanoid creature in front of it was simply too terrifying.
The Dark Devilgod Tiger didn't dare gamble its life by using the Life-and-Death Arena against him.
"Have you thought it through?"
Fu Ye looked at the black tiger kneeling before him and smiled playfully.
"Master! I was blind and failed to recognize Mount Tai! I didn't recognize a great figure like you! From now on I will be your most loyal servant! Whatever orders you have, just give them!"
Heh.
Fu Ye didn't believe for a second that this fellow could truly be loyal.
But he had a system.
As long as the talisman entered its mouth, it would become absolutely loyal.
"In that case, if you follow me, you'll have to give up a few things. Do you have any objections?"
Fu Ye considered himself very humane.
After all, anyone who stayed by his side had to make certain sacrifices.
He had to at least inform the tiger beforehand.
"Not a problem! Absolutely no problem! Just—AHHH!!!"
Before it could finish speaking—
A streak of colorful light flashed.
The Dark Devilgod Tiger had officially entered the palace.
Seeing blood dripping from beneath the tiger, both the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Sky Bull Python displayed very human-like expressions of horror.
Fu Ye didn't care.
Anyone staying beside him would either be a girl—
Or a eunuch.
That was simply his rule.
He shoved the golden talisman together with a Super Recovery Pill into the tiger's mouth.
Its injuries instantly healed.
However—
What had been cut off would not grow back.
Healing pills closed wounds, not regrew organs.
The tiger's eyes immediately changed.
They now resembled the simple, innocent gaze of a domestic dog.
Of course—
Its intelligence and combat strength remained.
But it would now obey Fu Ye's commands completely.
"Master!"
The Dark Devilgod Tiger immediately rolled onto its back, exposing its belly while acting cute.
The Titan Giant Ape and Azure Sky Bull Python both felt a chill run down their spines.
And when the tiger rolled over—
They confirmed something horrifying.
It was really gone.
The two beast kings instantly felt a phantom chill beneath their own bodies.
"You two… are you the ones in charge here?"
After kicking the tiger aside casually, Fu Ye turned his attention toward the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Sky Bull Python, who still couldn't move under his pressure.
"Yes. May we ask why you've come here?"
Now this was what you called politeness.
The Azure Sky Bull Python spoke with composure and respect.
Fu Ye liked that.
"Young man, you have potential."
"Nothing special. Just taking a stroll and observing the local beast customs of Star Dou Forest."
He pointed toward the giant white rabbit perched on a nearby tree.
"That little rabbit tried to sneak attack me earlier. I asked her to guide me around your core region. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Although phrased as a question—
His tone left no room for refusal.
"Xiao Wu…"
Da Ming's expression darkened.
Hadn't he told Xiao Wu to hide in the core area with her mother?
Why had she run out?
"Um… Da Ming… Er Ming… I…"
Her ruby-like eyes shifted nervously.
The big rabbit rubbed her paws together awkwardly.
"Xiao Wu, take this senior to visit the core region."
The Azure Sky Bull Python sighed.
The human in front of them was simply too terrifying.
Even the Dark Devilgod Tiger had been beaten into kneeling submission.
Fortunately—
He didn't seem interested in killing them.
"Okay… sorry, Da Ming, Er Ming."
A clear young girl's voice came from the rabbit's mouth.
Fu Ye withdrew his pressure, allowing the three beast kings to move again.
The big rabbit Xiao Wu jumped down and landed beside Fu Ye.
This nearly gave the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Sky Bull Python heart attacks.
But Xiao Wu simply crouched obediently beside him.
Fu Ye didn't hesitate.
He climbed onto her back and grabbed both of her ears.
"Eek—those ears are sensitive…"
Xiao Wu was incredibly fast.
Even faster than the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Sky Bull Python.
Fu Ye held onto her fur like he was riding a roller coaster as she dashed wildly through the forest.
Meanwhile, the enslaved Dark Devilgod Tiger followed not far behind.
Two and a half minutes later—
They arrived.
The true core of Star Dou Forest.
Their home.
The Lake of Life.
As soon as Fu Ye arrived, he felt the surrounding soul power become much denser.
Mist floated across the lake's surface like an immortal realm.
At the lakeside—
A stunningly beautiful girl was fetching water.
Her steps were steady, and her aura was powerful.
When she saw Xiao Wu return home, anger appeared on her face.
"Xiao Wu! How many times have I told you? It's dangerous outside. Don't go out again!"
Hearing her mother's voice, Xiao Wu instinctively nodded.
Then she suddenly realized—
Someone was still sitting on her back.
"So your name is Xiao Wu. It's quite a nice name."
Fu Ye's voice came from behind her.
The moment the unfamiliar voice appeared—
The pink-dressed girl instantly released her spirit rings.
Two yellow.
Two purple.
One black.
Five rings rose behind her.
Her eyes filled with tension.
And when she looked at Xiao Wu again—
There was clear frustration.
"Xiao Wu!"
Her voice was filled with anger.
The big rabbit lowered her head and didn't dare look up.
At that moment—
A black figure appeared behind them.
When the pink-dressed girl saw it, her eyes widened.
"The Dark Devilgod Tiger?! How did it get here?! Where are Da Ming and Er Ming?!"
Before she could react—
The Dark Devilgod Tiger lay on the ground like a giant house cat.
Acting cute.
Asking for pets.
THUD!
"Awuuuu…"
Fu Ye had already figured out the tiger's shameless personality.
Whenever it got near him, it would flop down and beg for attention.
He kicked its black backside.
The tiger immediately let out a very dramatic cry of pain.
Ignoring the stupid tiger, Fu Ye looked toward the girl standing by the Lake of Life.
So this was Xiao Wu's mother?
She looked quite young.
Of course—
She hadn't transformed long ago.
By human age after transformation, she was only eighteen or nineteen.
In front of Xiao Wu she was always a strict but gentle mother.
Since he had come to someone else's home—
Basic manners were still necessary.
"Hello, miss. I came here out of admiration. I hope you'll forgive the disturbance."