"But how will we get out if this little tiger doesn't come out?"
Ā Yǔ realized the seriousness of the situation and asked anxiously.
Dì Yúnshēng's forehead beaded with sweat. She actually had no idea how to get out. They had fallen from a giant black hole just now, and this place was entirely a sealed paradise. It was a place where one could enter but not leave. If those experts discovered this place and came looking for her, she would be in danger.
"Do you want to leave?"
A gentle, deep voice drifted over. Ā Yǔ immediately stopped speaking. Dì Yúnshēng knew Ā Yǔ was afraid of the person before him.
The man was wearing a blue robe and a mask on his face that concealed his features, revealing only his dark, deep eyes, which were as calm as a tranquil lake. A tempting smile played on his thin lips.
His every movement was so noble and elegant that he seemed unapproachable.
Dì Yúnshēng looked at the newcomer warily. Wasn't this the Imperial Advisor she had met in the Imperial Palace?
Damn, was this a case of the sheep entering the tiger's mouth?
Fortunately, she had disguised herself; otherwise, she would have been discovered.
"Who are you?" she asked coldly.
"You don't know who I am? Hmm?" Jūn Língyè raised an eyebrow and retorted with amusement.
"If I knew who you were, I wouldn't be asking you, would I?"
Dì Yúnshēng was not about to fall for his tricks and retorted without reservation.
"Who I am is not important. What's important is that I can take you out of here."
"Why would you take me out of here? I haven't given you any benefits, and I don't believe you're the type to be a do-gooder." The divine beast egg in Dì Yúnshēng's hand stirred, seeming on the verge of hatching.
"Do you want this?"
She dangled the egg in her hand.
Everyone desires a divine beast, and someone like the Imperial Advisor would surely need one. She had heard many rumors about Jūn Língyè.
That man of legend possessed immense and mysterious power. It was said that when Jūn Língyè first arrived, he single-handedly quelled a magic beast rampage, his strength so great that even the Emperor had to show him respect.
If he intended to fight her for this White Tiger, she would have no choice but to concede. She wasn’t foolish enough to risk her life for a divine beast.
"Yes, or no."
Jūn Língyè gave her an ambiguous answer. His figure flickered, and in the next second, he was beside her. His waist was seized tightly, and as she looked up, she met his unfathomable eyes.
At that moment, she felt as if she could hear his heartbeat, thudding steadily and powerfully.
Immediately after, her vision went black, and she lost consciousness, only vaguely hearing a deep male voice in her ear.
"Little thing, you don't recognize me after accepting my jade pendant? How disappointing."
Jūn Língyè scooped her up and carried her away from the dangerous situation before any powerful individuals could arrive.
When they reappeared, they were in a forest within Youming Forest. Jūn Língyè glanced at the divine beast egg in her hand and lightly tapped it with his distinctively jointed fingers.
"Little one, protect your master well. Such an interesting young lady shouldn't die carelessly. The bloodline of the ancient divine beast White Tiger, it's lamentable that it has fallen to this state."
Power flowed from his fingertips, continuously injecting into the divine beast egg.
After doing this, he looked at the Phoenix Feather on Dì Yúnshēng's wrist.
"How many more treasures do you have that I don't know about? To get your hands on the legendary divine artifact, the Phoenix Feather. You truly impress me."
Jūn Língyè murmured to himself with amusement, reaching out to pinch Dì Yúnshēng's cheek.
"You were cuter when you looked like a woman."
"After accepting your jade pendant, I will protect you. Don't die before I uncover all your secrets; it's too much fun."
Inside the Phoenix Feather.
Ā Yǔ dared not breathe, fearing Jūn Língyè would discover him. Hearing him accurately name the Phoenix Feather, he was so shocked he almost fainted.
It's over, it's over, it's over! This big shot knows about it!!!
Will master be in danger? But he just said he would protect master, so does that mean he won't harm master?
Could it be because he likes master? But that shouldn't be it; master and he have only met twice at most.
Just as he was wondering whether to tell Dì Yúnshēng about this, he heard Jūn Língyè's calm voice in his ear.
"If you dare tell her even a tiny bit of what happened today, I will beat you into dust."
"???!!!!"
"Understand?" Jūn Língyè's voice directly pierced through the Phoenix Feather to Ā Yǔ's ears, demonstrating the immense power he possessed.
Ā Yǔ was so terrified that tears were almost streaming down his face, and he could only nod frantically.
After speaking, Jūn Língyè's figure vanished from his spot.
A mysterious power enveloped Dì Yúnshēng, making her existence undetectable even by the most powerful experts.
When Dì Yúnshēng woke up, she found herself outside. She quickly checked her body and found no injuries, which made her perplexed.
"What is this Imperial Advisor up to?"
Moreover, he didn't even take the divine beast egg. Did he not care about it? Was he that powerful?
"Master, are you alright?"
Ā Yǔ felt guilty. He really didn't dare to tell Dì Yúnshēng what had just happened. Moreover, he could sense that Jūn Língyè had no intention of harming Dì Yúnshēng. Fearing consequences with that great figure, he weighed his options and decided not to reveal what had happened.
"I'm fine."
However, as the two were talking, the divine beast egg moved.
"Master, the divine beast is about to hatch. Hurry and enter the space, so no one will know the exact location of the divine beast's emergence."
"Okay."
Dì Yúnshēng immediately entered the space with the divine beast egg.
The egg in her hand trembled violently. The little creature inside was eager to come out and see the world.
A crack suddenly appeared on the surface of the white egg, and under the astonished gazes of the two, the crack widened until... a fluffy little head emerged first. The little creature slowly opened its sleepy eyes, its beautiful amber eyes staring directly at Dì Yúnshēng.
"Oh my, it's so cute."
Dì Yúnshēng already had no resistance to fluffy little things, let alone a newborn darling. The heart of an ace killer was about to melt.
"Mom... Awooo... Mommy."
The first words the little creature uttered upon seeing her were calling her mother!
"Master, you're a mom now," Ā Yǔ said, dumbfounded.
"Uh..." Dì Yúnshēng stared blankly as the little tiger slowly climbed out of the eggshell. Not yet accustomed to its limbs, the little creature plopped down.
It looked up at Dì Yúnshēng with its large, wet eyes, looking pitifully adorable and nearly melting her.
"Don't cry, don't cry." Dì Yúnshēng picked it up from the ground and held it in her palm. It was a tiny, soft ball of fluff, with pure white fur that was beautiful.
Its amber pupils were as clear as gems, and the pads of its little paws were soft and incredibly cute.
"Divine beasts can also be cute. Cuteness is shameful," Ā Yǔ muttered enviously.