On the other side.

Gu Xing noticed that after a period of slumber, Liu Li seemed to show signs of awakening.

He didn't hesitate to summon her from the Beast Taming Space, gently holding her in his arms.

Perhaps it was the familiar aura she sensed, the girl in his arms slightly fluttered her eyelashes twice before slowly opening her eyes.

The first thing she saw was an incredibly familiar face.

"Master...?"

The long sleep left Liu Li somewhat confused.

Looking at Gu Xing, she couldn't immediately comprehend her situation.

Hearing her voice, Gu Xing's eyes flashed with joy.

"Liu Li, how is your body? Is there anything uncomfortable...?"

In that moment, he voiced all his worries and questions.

Seeing Gu Xing so anxious about her, Liu Li felt a warmth rising in her heart.

The battle earlier had been intense, and they hadn't had a chance to communicate.

After defeating the Bone Demon, she had collapsed from exhaustion, leaving all of Gu Xing's worries unspoken.

After all, Liu Li had truly died once before. What if there were any lingering after-effects...?

"Master, I'm fine. It's just that my body still feels weak..."

She tried to clench her fist but found herself completely devoid of strength.

Gu Xing understood well enough, knowing this was a side effect of overusing the Divine Pattern.

"Don't worry, Liu Li, take good rest during this time. When we find the Snow Woman, your body will recover."

Upon hearing the words "Snow Woman," Liu Li looked around, realizing they had left the Angel Race's territory.

She looked at Gu Xing, a trace of worry surfacing in her eyes.

Gu Xing understood her concerns and gently explained:

"Liu Li, your aunt must stay with the Angel Race to guard the Forbidden Land, but don't worry, your clan members are all safe and sound."

Upon hearing his response, Liu Li finally felt at ease.

Yet she soon realized they were already in the Snow Country —

A completely unfamiliar land, making her instantly vigilant.

In the next moment, she tried to get up to protect Gu Xing.

Gu Xing gently pressed her back into his embrace.

"Liu Li, there's no need for you to act this time."

"There's almost no Demon Race within the Snow Country, no need to be so tense."

"Moreover, even if we run into danger, Tushan Yueli is here too."

Saying this, Gu Xing summoned Tushan Yueli.

After appearing, Tushan Yueli regarded Gu Xing with clear respect in her eyes.

Back when they first met in the Ghost Race, Gu Xing's strength had just reached Monarch Level.

Yet upon meeting again now, his combat power was comparable to Totem Level, having saved the entire Qingqiu Race from the Demon Race, becoming their savior.

Thinking about that, her gaze towards Gu Xing grew ever more respectful.

"Master, rest assured, Yueli will protect you even at the cost of my life."

Seeing Tushan Yueli still somewhat restrained, Gu Xing wasn't sure how to comfort her.

It seemed every new Guardian Beast reacted this way at first.

Qing Shuang and Fei Yue had been like this, and so was Tushan Yueli.

Thus, Gu Xing merely offered a couple of gentle reassurances and didn't pay much more attention.

Then, he continued on his journey with Liu Li and Tushan Yueli.

For some reason...

Now, Gu Xing wanted to spend more time with Liu Li.

Thus, he didn't let Liu Li return to the Beast Taming Space again.

Meanwhile, in the Beast Taming Space,

Fei Yue quietly approached Lilith, who was sulking while lying on a branch of the Tree of Life.

Observing everything, her ever-considerate mind had long noticed Lilith's true feelings.

She reached out and gently poked Lilith.

Lilith turned her head grumpily:

"What, little brat? Aren't you going to tend to your sister? Why are you here?"

Facing Lilith's impatient attitude, Fei Yue didn't mind and tentatively asked:

"Lilith, how about... I ask Master to make a contract with you?"

Upon hearing this, Lilith's body slightly stiffened, then she answered defiantly:

"Just mind your own business, I don't need it!"

"Besides, I've never thought about contracting with Gu Xing. What good would it do me?"

"Before long, I'll restore myself to Totem Level on my own!"

"Why should I give that up and contract with him, only to drop my power back to Monarch Tier One?"

Fei Yue looked deeply at Lilith.

She had given her advice.

It's up to the other to accept it or not.

She could only turn away, silently murmuring to herself:

"Pride goes before a fall."

But just then, Lilith suddenly received a mental query from Gu Xing:

"Lilith, is there something off about our surroundings?"

Upon hearing this, Lilith briefly scanned the area —

Noticing a somewhat familiar figure, she lost interest again.

What did Gu Xing's fate matter to her?

He wasn't her master.

Meanwhile, without a response from Lilith, Gu Xing was momentarily stunned.

What was going on with Lilith?

She had been fine before and now suddenly ignored him?

Gu Xing pondered for a moment, assuming Lilith hadn't detected anything unusual due to her greatly weakened Attributes, hence her silence.

With that thought, his demeanor grew more cautious.

Given that his Guardian Beasts' combat abilities were now not as strong as before, encountering an enemy could be disastrous...

Soon, he realized—

He was already quietly surrounded by a group of white figures.

Leading them was a snow wolf with a chilling gaze and an icy demeanor.

"Human, surrender peacefully and come with us, or don't blame us for using force."

The moment he saw them, Gu Xing immediately associated the figures with the "Snow Wolf Race" Lilith had mentioned.

Surrender?

Though only Tushan Yueli retained battle potential, and with her Myth Five Stars Talent compounded by Gu Xing's various abilities...

Ordinary Monarch Level foes wouldn't have been a match for them.

Yet, right at the moment he was about to act—

Lilith's lazy voice suddenly echoed in his mind:

"If you still plan to ask the Snow Woman for help... you'd best listen to what these snow wolves say."

Upon hearing her advice, Gu Xing hesitated momentarily before signaling Tushan Yueli not to act rashly.

After all, they were here to seek aid, not to make enemies.

Seeing Gu Xing give up resistance, Xue Li decisively commanded:

"Take them!"

Gu Xing took a deep breath, raising his hands slowly to show he meant no harm.

Xue Li's icy gaze lingered on him for a moment before signaling her subordinates to advance.

Two Snow Wolf Race members cautiously approached, using a special ice lock to bind his hands.

Tushan Yueli's fox tails stood on alert, but under Gu Xing's gaze, she refrained from fighting back.

Noting the man's compliance, Xue Li nodded in satisfaction.

Leaving some behind to continue guarding against the Demon Race, she led Gu Xing back to the Snow Wolf Race's settlement.

To inquire of this human...

Ways to appease the Snow Woman!

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