"Hehe, becoming a god is just difficult, not impossible. Who knows, I might be the exception?" Bai Zhou wasn't angry at all, still smiling and even a little confident.
"Hmph, if you become a god, I'd even be willing to be your pet!"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion let out a soft hum.
"You wish! If you treat me like a pet, I'd have to waste my spot taking you to God Realm. Your calculations are ridiculous."
Bai Zhou flatly refused.
"You!! You're despicable!! I, the mighty Auspicious Beast, condescended to be your pet, and you're still the one who's been taken advantage of!! I'm so angry!!!"
Upon hearing this, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was instantly enraged. It opened its mouth wide and swallowed most of Bai Zhou's head, its sharp teeth rubbing against Bai Zhou's skull, drooling all over the ground.
Bai Zhou:...
...
Whoosh whoosh whoosh.
The north wind howled, and the thunderclouds in the sky had completely dissipated, leaving only a huge ice crater.
Inside the ice pit.
A pale green sphere of light was condensing, its energy extremely weak.
Through the sphere of light, one could vaguely see a small, curled-up figure slowly taking shape within it...
After the Spirit Beast takes human form, it is actually just a helpless little kid. This is arguably the moment when the opponent is most vulnerable.
Any ordinary person could be killed on the spot.
Unless protected by friends, they are easily eaten by passing Spirit Beasts.
After all, most Spirit Beasts, while capable of cultivation, are not yet fully developed in intelligence, their IQ being roughly equivalent to that of a three-year-old child.
It doesn't care whether you're a Spirit Beast that's been around for 100,000 years.
Drink it all in one gulp, it's so fragrant!
Historically, there have been numerous cases of Spirit Beasts that, after transforming into human form 100,000 years ago, were killed on the spot by wild Spirit Beasts passing by, but no one knows about them.
"A Vicious Beast that has taken human form after 400,000 years... just how powerful must that talent be..."
Bai Zhou gazed at the large cocoon at the bottom of the pit, licked his lips, and looked on with anticipation.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion transformed and reached level 60 in just five years.
Hyotei's talent may not be as good as Three-Eyed Golden Lion, but it's not far off. If you take drugs into account, he should be able to reach Titled Douluo very quickly. There's no such thing as a bottleneck.
With proper nurturing, their future achievements will surely be extraordinary.
...
Bai Zhou and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion watched quietly from the sidelines.
One hour later...
Hyotei was still encased in a large, pale green cocoon, showing no signs of hatching.
Two hours later, it was still the same.
Three hours later...
"Why isn't it ready yet? Does it take you this long to transform?"
Bai Zhou finally couldn't stand the cold anymore and couldn't help but look at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion to ask Dao.
"Nonsense, transformation requires reshaping the Physical Body. This is a kind of rebirth that changes the species, so it naturally needs a period of gestation." The Three-Eyed Golden Lion had most of its body tucked into Bai Zhou's clothes for warmth, with only its large, furry head showing. It was cracking sunflower seeds and muttering " Dao" under its breath.
"Why didn't you say so earlier? I've been waiting for ages..." Bai Zhou grabbed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and shook it hard by the neck.
"You didn't ask..."
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion said pitifully, " Dao. "
Bai Zhou:...
Bai Zhou casually tossed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion to the ground and then waved his hand lightly.
The next moment, spiritual power surged.
"boom--"
A small wooden cabin made of solid wood appeared in front of you in an instant.
Bai Zhou opened the door and stepped into the wooden house. A refreshing warmth immediately enveloped him, making him feel relaxed and happy.
Bai Zhou snapped his fingers lightly.
A stove, a round table, a sofa, and a tea set were instantly provided.
"Haha, Bai Zhou, you really know how to enjoy yourself~"
Upon seeing this, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion burst into laughter, pounced on the sofa before Bai Zhou could, and took over half of it.
Although it is not particularly afraid of the cold, it does not mean that it enjoys freezing in the Far North.
"You should lose weight."
Bai Zhou also sat down, first pushing the Three-Eyed Golden Lion aside with his buttocks, before leisurely drinking his tea.
Through the glass window next to it, you can see the giant cocoon where Hyotei is located.
Once the door is closed, the room is essentially sealed off, remaining warm and cozy inside regardless of howling winds outside.
Bai Zhou leaned back on the sofa and meditated. Although the climate in the Far North was quite extreme, the concentration of Origin Qi in the heavens and earth was still not low.
However, the most abundant elemental energy here is ice-attribute, making it suitable for Ice and Water-attribute Spirit Masters. Cultivate.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion, meanwhile, was eating snacks and playing with toys, running around the room with boundless energy.
...
Time always flies when you're cultivated.
Eyes opening and closing.
It was already the next morning.
Bai Zhou snapped out of his reverie.
Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that Hyotei is still being nurtured within its cocoon.
Beside him, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was fast asleep on the sofa, surrounded by a pile of snack bags and various sunflower seed shells...
"Get up, go check on Hyotei."
Bai Zhou lifted the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and forced it to power on.
"Ugh... What are you doing... You've destroyed my mountain of snacks! You have to pay me back!!!" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion kicked its legs, looking completely bewildered, the beautiful dream still lingering in its mind.
Bai Zhou, carrying the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, opened the door.
In an instant, a cold wind swept through, and both the man and the beast instantly regained consciousness.
The two slowly approached the huge ice pit ahead and looked down...
At this moment, the green cocoon where Hyotei was located has become completely blurred. Yesterday it was semi-transparent, and you could see what was inside, but today it is completely invisible and has truly become a green cocoon.
"It should be almost there. I can sense that Hyotei's Origin power is getting weaker and weaker. They should be able to successfully transform soon." Three-Eyed Golden Lion, also a Spirit Beast, was quite perceptive, and his words were tinged with excitement.
Although the lifespan of human form is short, at least they are still alive, which is much better than being chopped to dust by Lightning Tribulation.
Moreover, it's quite lonely being a single beast. That bastard Bai Zhou is never home. It would be best if it could have someone to keep it company.
"Click-click-click—"
Just as Three-Eyed Golden Lion finished speaking, the large cocoon in the ice pit suddenly emitted a series of cracking sounds.
Soon, a large circle appeared in the cocoon. Dao is covered with cracks like a spider web.
And debris kept falling off.
After a dozen or so breaths.
"Thud—"
A crisp sound rang out.
A tiny pink foot kicked away a piece of debris and emerged from the large callus.
Then he pulled his toes back in.
Only a small, dark opening remained.
The next moment.
A tiny head suddenly popped out of the hole.
She was a little girl with fair skin and pigtails; she looked very cute.
However, the little girl seems to be in a bit of trouble right now; she seems to be having trouble getting out...
The little girl tried to pull her head back in.
Yeah, it seems like we can't go back...
Clearly, the other party is stuck, which is a bit awkward...
Hey! What are you two looking at? Come and help!
Hyotei could no longer hold back. His face flushed red, and he shouted "Dao!" at Bai Zhou and Three-Eyed Golden Lion with a look of shame and indignation.
Although she successfully transformed into human form, her body was too weak, and she hadn't expected the cocoon to be so sturdy that it got stuck on her head...
I wanted to show off a lot, but I didn't expect this...