Inside the private room, Di Qiu'er still clung tightly to Lin Chen's arm, her little head instinctively leaning closer to him, determined to stay with him.
Lin Chen looked at her clingy appearance, his face full of helplessness.
He wanted to break free but was afraid of hurting her if he used too much force, and for a moment he was at a loss.
Dugu Bo, standing to the side, witnessed the entire scene.
He slowly stroked his chin with his fingertips, his gaze shifting between the two, his eyes filled with thoughtful contemplation.
This was hardly the interaction between ordinary siblings.
The little girl's eyes were full of dependence and spoiled arrogance when she looked at Lin Chen, an attitude of utter trust.
Lin Chen's explanation that she was "a newly recognized sister" was simply untenable.
Lin Chen looked up and met Dugu Bo's probing gaze.
He instantly understood that the old monster was insightful and had already seen through the situation.
The identity of the Imperial Beast was of great importance; if it were revealed, it would inevitably cause a huge uproar.
After thinking for a moment, he decided not to tell him the truth and simply asked him to leave.
"Old monster, you should go back to the royal family first. While you're at it, please tell Yanzi and Xiaowu that I'm back, so they won't keep worrying about me. You already have the responsibility to protect the avalanche, so it's not appropriate for you to stay here any longer. Go back now."
Having roamed the mainland for many years, Dugu Bo was incredibly shrewd and experienced.
With just one sentence, he understood the implication in Lin Chen's words that he wanted him to leave, and he also knew that Lin Chen didn't want him to know the inside story.
Since the other party was unwilling to say more, he wouldn't make a fool of himself by pressing him for details.
He immediately stood up with a smile, patted his robes, and said, "Alright, then I'll go back first. Remember to bring your little sister to my place for a simple meal tonight, as a way of welcoming you back."
After saying that, Dugu Bo walked towards the door of the private room, but as soon as he reached the door, he suddenly poked his head back halfway, a mischievous smile on his face, and teased, "Should I prepare an extra set of chopsticks and bowls for tonight?"
Seeing his knowing look, Lin Chen sighed and waved his hand, replying, "No need for now. Let me try to persuade her and see if we can send her home right now."
Dugu Bo's smile remained unchanged.
He nodded knowingly and said nothing more.
He turned and left, thoughtfully closing the door to the private room behind him, leaving the two of them alone.
Once there was no one else in the private room, Lin Chen gently tugged at the arm that was being held, turned to look at the blonde girl beside him, softened his tone, and asked seriously, "You can't walk in the human world without a proper name. Have you given yourself a name?"
Di Qiu'er tilted her head, her clear amber eyes darting around a few times.
After thinking for a moment, she said in a clear voice, "Of course I am! I thought about it on the way here. My name now is Di Qiu'er."
Lin Chen was slightly taken aback when he heard the name, a hint of surprise rising in his heart.
This name was almost identical to Wang Qiu'er in his memory, but then he thought that the so-called Tang God King was probably not even level 50 yet, so he didn't take this surprise to heart.
Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Lin Chen's expression gradually turned serious.
He looked directly into Di Qiu'er's eyes and said earnestly, word by word, "Qiu'er, you must understand how dangerous it is for you in the human world. Your true identity is the Emperor Beast of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Once your aura is exposed and detected by those greedy Soul Masters, it will immediately attract a large number of Title Douluo-level powerhouses to hunt you down.
The human world is far more dangerous than you can imagine. Listen to me, go back to the Star Dou Great Forest now."
Di Qiu'er pouted, still clinging to Lin Chen's arm and refusing to let go, and retorted confidently, "I'm not a 100,000-year-old soul beast. Even if they kill me, I won't drop a 100,000-year-old soul ring. They have no reason to risk killing me!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately curled his fingers and gave her a light tap on the head, the force not strong, but with a hint of helpless reproach.
"Who do you think would believe that?" He looked at the girl who still held onto a sliver of hope, his tone becoming more serious.
"If you went out into the street now and shouted that you were a transformed soul beast, do you think those soul masters would go crazy and pounce on you! You may not have a 100,000-year soul ring, but even if we take a step back, as an Emperor-level auspicious beast, your essence is condensed, and your soul bone must be a top-tier treasure. Moreover, your auspicious beast bloodline is of immense benefit to soul masters and titled Douluo. If you were exposed, do you think you could escape?"
Di Qiu'er froze instantly, her amber eyes widening slightly.
The spoiled look on her face vanished, replaced by complete bewilderment.
She had only thought about sneaking out to see something new and had never considered these things.
Only after Lin Chen's reminder did she fully understand the danger involved—the greed of human soul masters was beyond her comprehension.
Once her identity was exposed, she would face endless pursuit with nowhere to escape.
Even knowing the danger, it would be absolutely impossible to get her to obediently return to the Star Dou Great Forest.
The next second, she buried her face in Lin Chen's arm, completely acting like a rogue. She swayed slightly and said softly, "I don't care! I don't care! You're the only person I know in the human world. You're the one who met me, so you have to take care of me. I'm never going back!"
Seeing her stubbornness, Lin Chen rubbed his temples in exasperation.
After a moment of contemplation, he suggested earnestly, "How about this, you go back to Xingdou first and ask Di Tian for a piece of his reverse scale. With the Beast God's reverse scale protecting you, ordinary Title Douluos won't be able to hurt you. Then you can come out, and I'll feel more at ease."
Upon hearing this, Di Qiu'er's eyes lit up, clearly thinking that this method could indeed protect her.
However, she immediately caught the cunning glint in Lin Chen's eyes, and instantly realized what was happening, glaring at him angrily.
"Oh, you're trying to trick me!" She clenched her little fist and lightly punched Lin Chen.
"If I go back with you, I'll never be able to come out again! Do you know what you said before you left last time? Di Tian and the others have been keeping a close eye on me, 24/7! Whenever I want to take a stroll in the forest, that big guy Xiong Jun follows me around like a little shadow. I have no freedom at all!"
"Anyway, I don't care. You're the one who caused this trouble, and I only ran away because of you! If you dare to send me back, I'll immediately tell Di Tian that you tricked me into running away from the Star Dou Great Forest. Then I'll have Di Tian teach you a lesson and see if you dare to abandon me again!"
She tilted her little face up, looking like she meant what she said, and clung tightly to Lin Chen's arm, clearly determined to stick with him and leaving no room for compromise.
Seeing the stubborn, tearful look on the little girl's face in his arms, Lin Chen opened his mouth, wanting to persuade her again to recognize the dangers of staying in the human world.
But at that moment, his spiritual power suddenly sensed two extremely subtle yet incredibly powerful auras lurking quietly in a secluded private room on the second floor of the teahouse.
The auras were extremely restrained; if he hadn't just inherited the Killing God Domain and his spiritual power hadn't greatly increased, he wouldn't have been able to detect them at all.
Lin Chen's heart sank suddenly, and he immediately changed his tune, softening his tone and sighing with feigned helplessness: "Alright, I give up. I promise you, I'll let you play in the human world for a while."
Di Qiu'er's eyes lit up instantly, and she was about to cheer when Lin Chen stopped her with a look.
He then solemnly instructed, "It can only be for a while. When your family comes to your door, you must obediently go back with them.
Also, you are not allowed to turn around and frame me like you did before.
You must listen to my arrangements in everything, understand?"
"Okay! I promise you! I promise you everything!" Di Qiu'er nodded hurriedly, her little head bobbing like a pestle, her amber eyes filled with joy.
There was no trace of her previous stubbornness, and she had completely thrown her little temper to the winds.
Seeing her like this, Lin Chen shook his head helplessly, took her soft little hand in his, got up, pushed open the door of the private room, and walked out. As he passed the teahouse lobby, he glanced casually at a room by the window on the second floor, his eyes calm and unwavering, revealing nothing unusual. Then, without looking back, he pulled Di Qiu'er out of the teahouse and headed straight towards Dugu Bo's residence.
He knew in his heart that those two auras were not friendly, and it was not advisable to confront them head-on with Qiu'er at this moment. Going to Dugu Bo's mansion first, with a Title Douluo by his side, was the safest choice.
Shortly after Lin Chen and Di Qiu'er completely disappeared from the teahouse entrance, the door to the room on the second floor that Lin Chen had inadvertently glanced at was slowly pushed open.
Two graceful women walked out of the room one after the other.
The woman at the head of the group wore a deep purple dress with intricate dark patterns embroidered on the hem. Her eyebrows and eyes were alluring and captivating, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling with charm. Every smile and frown exuded an extreme allure. Her figure was exquisite and curvaceous, with perfect curves. She was surrounded by a cold yet bewitching aura that made it impossible to look away.
The woman beside her was the complete opposite. She wore a light green dress made of soft fabric, and her long hair fell like willow branches. Her appearance was delicate and gentle, and she exuded a warm and gentle aura, like the plants that nourish all things in spring. She had a compassionate and gentle maternal glow, and her eyes were full of serenity and clarity.
Both were exceptionally beautiful women, their temperaments vastly different yet equally captivating. Standing together, they instantly overshadowed everything else in the teahouse. The woman in purple gazed in the direction Lin Chen had left, her lips parted slightly, her voice carrying a hint of languid allure: "Such a clever little fellow, actually sensing our presence, yet remaining so composed."
On the second floor of the teahouse, the woman in purple, Zi Ji, turned to look at the woman in green beside her, her eyes slightly raised, and asked with a hint of amusement, "Bi Ji, do you think our little auspicious beast from Xingdou went to such lengths to sneak out of the forest just to see this human boy?"
The green-clad woman, known as Biji, had gentle features. She shook her head slightly, her tone calm yet solemn: "I never expected that the auspicious beast would have such a connection with humans. We don't know the specific reasons, so why don't we follow it and take a closer look? This will ensure the safety of His Highness the auspicious beast and prevent any accidents from happening."
After saying this, Biji was about to take a step and follow Lin Chen in the direction he had left, but Ziji gently stopped her with her hand, lazily shaking her head, her bewitching face full of indifference: "There's no need to get so close. Didn't you see how hard that boy protected the auspicious beast just now? Their relationship must be quite close, and he will definitely do everything in his power to protect the little auspicious beast. Besides, this is our first time in the human world. We've finally come out, so shouldn't we go and explore first, and see what new and interesting things there are in this human city?"
Upon hearing this, Biji sighed helplessly and looked at Ziji, who was in high spirits beside her, and said with a hint of reproach, "Ziji, don't forget that Ditian entrusted us with the important task of secretly guarding the auspicious beasts, not so that we could come out to play and relax. You must not be careless."
Upon hearing this, Zi Ji pouted, her face full of reluctance, but she also knew that this matter was of great importance and she could not act recklessly. She could only reluctantly give up: "I know, I know, I won't go shopping then. It's really boring."
Without another word, the two concealed their auras to the extreme, transforming into two inconspicuous, ordinary figures. They followed Lin Chen and Di Qiu'er at a safe distance, maintaining a safe distance so as not to lose sight of their target or be detected by the perceptive Lin Chen. Only after watching Lin Chen lead Di Qiu'er into Dugu Bo's mansion did the two stop. They found an elegant, quiet, and safe hotel nearby to stay temporarily and secretly protect them.
Evening arrived in the blink of an eye. Dugu Bo's mansion was spacious and elegant, with all the necessary servants and attendants. Lin Chen had intended to instruct the servants to prepare a comfortable and bright guest room for Di Qiu'er. He had just emerged from the City of Slaughter, and his murderous aura had not yet dissipated. He was already exhausted and had no desire to deal with such trivial matters.
But Di Qiu'er was unwilling. She clung tightly to Lin Chen's sleeve with her little hands, sticking to him like a little tail, and dragged him around the mansion, looking at everything from the front yard to the back yard, examining and picking at each room, insisting on choosing the one she liked best. After finally choosing an elegant room with excellent lighting and a small terrace, Di Qiu'er kept shaking Lin Chen's arm, insisting that he clean the room himself. She muttered in her clear voice that she didn't trust the servants in the mansion to clean it, and that she would only feel comfortable if Lin Chen cleaned it himself.
Lin Chen immediately wanted to refuse with a stern face. This little girl was clearly just deliberately clinging to him and causing trouble; he had no time for such trivial chores. But before he could even speak, Di Qiu'er seemed to suddenly have a flash of inspiration. Her amber eyes darted around, and she tilted her head up, declaring fiercely, "If you don't agree to help me tidy up, I'm going out right now and wandering around Wuhun City. I've heard it's the most lively place for humans, and it's so much fun!"
Lin Chen was instantly dumbfounded. Looking at the cunning little girl in front of him, who was deliberately trying to manipulate him, he was completely speechless. He never expected that Di Qiu'er, who had only recently entered the human world, would learn to threaten him in this way!
"I will never accept your threats!" Lin Chen immediately put on a stern face and said in a deep voice, trying to intimidate her.
But Di Qiu'er wasn't buying it at all. She immediately shook off his hand and ran towards the mansion gate in a tantrum, her little steps quick and decisive, as if she were about to leave without hesitation. Seeing this, Lin Chen's heart jumped into his throat. He forgot all about being angry and quickly stepped forward, pulling her back and holding her little hand tightly, refusing to let go.
He was genuinely terrified! What kind of place was Spirit City? It was the headquarters of the Spirit Hall, where Qian Daoliu, one of the three Limit Douluo of the mortal realm, was stationed, along with Bibi Dong, the ambitious and unfathomably powerful inheritor of the Rakshasa God. Both of them were top-tier powerhouses on the continent, possessing terrifying spiritual power and perception. Di Qiu'er's aura as an Imperial Beast was pure and intense, completely undisguised. If she approached Spirit City and bumped into any of them, her identity would be instantly exposed, leading to a deadly disaster with unimaginable consequences!
Looking at the smug little girl in front of him, who seemed to have him cornered, Lin Chen felt helpless and had no other choice but to grit his teeth and give in, saying with a defeated expression, "Alright, alright, I give up. I'll help you clean up, okay?"
Now that things have come to this, he really has no way to deal with this unruly and mischievous little auspicious beast, and can only obediently let her control him.
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