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Brigitte spread her wings, gracefully skimmed over the treetops, and flew towards the Lake of Life.
As she landed on the lakeshore, the Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python immediately bowed their heads respectfully and greeted her in unison, "Aunt Brigitte."
"Hmm." Brigitte nodded slightly, then transformed into a beam of green light and disappeared into the lake.
Deep at the bottom of the lake, the ferocious beasts are still asleep.
That day, the Dream Ice Silkworm had a cultivation of a million years, and the spiritual energy it released was extremely vast. It would probably take thousands or tens of thousands of years to fully absorb it.
Biji slowly walked to the side of the Black Dragon King, Di Tian.
A weak voice immediately entered her mind: "Bij, why did this trip take so long? Did you find your clansman?"
“Found it.” Biji responded softly, then hesitated for a moment before deciding to be honest, “Di Tian, there’s something I need to tell you. I’ve taken on a disciple.”
"Oh? Is it a junior member of your clan, or another exceptionally talented soul beast?"
“Neither.” Brigitte took a deep breath. “My disciple is a human.”
The air suddenly solidified.
Brigitte then recounted her encounter with Dongfang Jing, including the three questions and the boy's answers.
After hearing the story, Di Tian's voice suddenly turned cold: "Bi Ji, you were too impulsive! If he knew your true identity, do you think he would still be willing to be your disciple?"
"No! Emperor Tian, this child is different!" Bi Ji hurriedly argued.
"Humans are all equally cunning! They are the most cunning beings in the world, and you know that perfectly well! Brigitte, you've been deceived by him!"
Di Tian's voice carried a hint of anger: "He now knows the location of your clan. A Soul Master who can escape from a Title Douluo must be suspicious. If he leaks this information to other humans, the Emerald Swan clan will face annihilation! More importantly, if multiple Title Douluos attack, I am still asleep and unable to command the other Soul Beasts to resist. Da Ming and Er Ming alone cannot defend this place, and even we at the bottom of the lake will be wiped out!"
Although the ferocious beasts could awaken earlier, it would come at a heavy price, even depleting a large amount of their essence, which they could not afford.
Let alone whether he can unleash his full strength upon waking up now.
Despite Di Tian's warning, Bi Ji remained convinced that Dongfang Jing would not betray her.
How could that dutiful disciple, who so sincerely recounted his story with his sister and followed behind her calling out "Master" repeatedly, possibly deceive her?
She even wanted to tell Di Tian about the amazing sights he had seen in the spiritual world of the Eastern Mirror.
"Di Tian, listen to me, that child might very well..."
"Enough!" Di Tian interrupted sharply.
"You've been too deeply seduced by human sweet talk! Have you forgotten how that force called the Spirit Hall hunted down Arou? And how the Blue Silver Emperor of the Blue Silver Forest was tricked into sacrificing himself after transforming into human form? Biji, before that human leaves, immediately take Da Ming and Er Ming to deal with him!"
Di Tian's voice exploded in Bi Ji's mind like a thunderclap.
According to the original trajectory of fate, Di Tian, who awakens ten thousand years later, will meet a man surnamed Huo and eventually believe in the man's soul magic.
But all of this is predicated on the destiny of the Imperial Beast and her voluntary sacrifice, as well as the following of other ferocious beasts such as the Ice and Snow Maiden.
Di Tian personally witnessed many of the things that happened to this man surnamed Huo.
Di Tian is very strategic, possesses great strength and loyalty to the Dragon God. He is determined to revive the Dragon God, is devoted to the Soul Beast race, and wants to become a god through his own strength.
Di Tian had never seen Dongfang Jing in person, but from just a few words he heard, he felt that everything about this human was too strange.
Although Di Tian was usually willing to listen to Bi Ji's advice and believed that Bi Ji would never lie, and her description sounded reasonable.
But humans are too cunning, and with the inability to move freely, Di Tian has no choice but to be on guard.
"I am going to continue my slumber." With these words, Di Tian cut off the telepathic communication.
Brigitte lowered her head, her lips pressed tightly together, her mood extremely low.
She turned and swam upstream, her face still bearing the lingering melancholy as she flew out of the lake.
The Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python on the lakeside bowed their heads respectfully once again upon seeing Brigitte return, their hearts filled with doubt.
Aunt Brigitte usually only visits her people occasionally each year, so why has she been coming and going so frequently these past two days?
"Da Ming, Er Ming, I have a favor to ask of you." Bi Ji forced a gentle smile.
"Please speak, we will do our best to handle it!" the Azure Bull Python replied respectfully.
Brigitte said softly, "I will be going to the tribe every day for the next few years, so I'll have to trouble you all."
That's it?
The two beasts stared at each other in bewilderment.
The Titan Ape patted its chest with a憨厚 (honest and simple) expression: "Auntie Brigitte, don't worry, my brother and I will never let any living being approach the Lake of Life!"
"Second brother is right, let us handle this," the Azure Bull Python agreed.
After leaving the Lake of Life, Brigitte did not fly, but walked slowly towards her people.
Despite what Di Tian said, she still didn't believe that Dongfang Jing would deceive her.
She even considered revealing her identity to her disciple directly and taking him to the bottom of the lake to see Di Tian.
But Di Tian is right.
How exactly did a Soul Master escape from a Title Douluo?
Brigitte has a secret she's hiding from Dongfang Jing, and Dongfang Jing also has a secret he's hiding from her.
“Alas,” Brigitte sighed deeply.
Di Tian's words reminded her.
Da Ming and Er Ming once mentioned that A Rou, the 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit who chose to transform into human form, was eventually killed by the Spirit Hall. Her daughter also transformed into human form and entered human society, and her fate remains unknown to this day.
There was also the 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor who lived in a place called Blue Silver Forest. Although Bi Ji didn't know much about her, the fluctuations generated when she made her sacrifice caused all the Blue Silver Grass in the Star Dou Great Forest to tremble.
It seems that none of the 100,000-year-old soul beasts that come into contact with humans have a good ending.
Brigitte's mood grew heavier, and she unconsciously slowed her pace.
"Could it be... that I really did something wrong?" she murmured softly. "But Little Mirror doesn't seem like the type to lie at all."
Not long after walking forward with a troubled mind, Brigitte saw several white eyes rising in the distance, and a hot wind blew towards her.
And the place where the smoke rose was the habitat of the Emerald Swans!
No, that won't happen.
Brigitte felt a sudden tightness in her chest and quickened her pace in a flash.
When she arrived at the tribe's location, the scene before her left her stunned.
Rows of jade swans were lined up in a neat row.
Behind the swan procession, various spirit beasts such as bees, lions, and deer waited quietly; these were the swans' guardians.
Brigitte turned her gaze to the front.
In front of Dongfang Jing were several huge stone and iron pots, with firewood burning brightly at the bottom, and steaming hot food bubbling inside.
A rich aroma filled the air.
Chapter 95 Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee
"The porridge is ready! Everyone come in order, there will be some for everyone."
Dongfang Jing lifted the pot lid and said loudly.
Surprisingly, although these spirit beasts cannot understand human speech, they are all remarkably orderly.
The jade swan that had once healed Dongfang Jing was calling out "goose, goose" nearby.
Brigitte understood that it was instructing the beasts to take out their bowls and basins to serve as food and line up, and not to fight over them, otherwise those who fought over them would not get any food!
Dongfang Jing wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at the spectacular scene, finding it hard to believe even to himself.
This morning, he only intended to cook a small pot of congee with preserved egg and lean pork for breakfast, but the swan that had saved him and whom he named "Xiao Cui" kept pestering him for it.
As a result, the aroma of the hot porridge attracted more and more jade swans, which kept calling out "Goose, goose!"
Having no other choice, Dongfang Jing wrote a letter asking his sister to purchase a large amount of ingredients and kitchenware.
As it cooked, the aroma grew stronger and stronger, attracting even the nearby guardian spirit beasts.
Because of Biji's instructions, these ancient soul beasts, who had already gained intelligence, not only did not harm him, but also took the initiative to help him cut down trees and chisel stones to make porridge containers, and quietly lined up to wait.
One by one, jade swans carried bowls in their beaks and came forward, and Dongfang Jing served them porridge one by one.
When it was the turn of the guardian spirit beasts,
Facing the majestic 70,000-year-old Fiery Lion, Dongfang Jing appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was pounding, fearing that the other party might be dissatisfied and devour him whole.
After filling its enormous stone bowl with porridge, the fiery lion first glanced at the tiny human, and then finally nodded slightly in greeting.
Dongfang Jing continued serving porridge to the other soul beasts, becoming their canteen waiter.
After tasting the food, the soul beasts let out satisfied growls and then began to devour it.
As the head chef, watching the beasts enjoy their meal, Dongfang Jing couldn't help but smile, feeling both happy and gratified.
not far away,
Brigitte gazed at the seemingly chaotic yet harmonious scene, her nose tingling slightly, and she gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her fingertips.
"Di Tian, you're wrong. This child is truly different. In him, I seem to see the future of our soul beasts!"
"Master!" Dongfang Jing's call made her look up, and she saw the young man waving at her.
As Biji slowly stepped forward, the guardian spirit beasts, who were eating, stopped eating and bowed their heads in respect.
Dongfang Jing witnessed this scene but said nothing.
He simply ladled out a bowl of hot porridge and handed it to her, saying, "You haven't had breakfast yet, have you? Would you like to try some?"
Brigitte nodded gently, took the bowl and spoon, and took a small sip.
The previous frustration and disappointment were instantly melted away by the deliciousness and warmth of the food.
Brigitte's eyes shone brightly as she softly asked, "My dear disciple, what is this?"
"Preserved egg and lean meat porridge."
Several months have passed,
Dongfang Yao, who was far away in Qibao City, had already celebrated her seventh birthday.