Soul Land 2: Golden Dragon King

According to Di Tian's explanation of Yao Ling's race, this soul bone was indeed quite suitable for Lin Yun.

After all, it was meant to enhance mental power and likely came with a life-saving soul skill.

No one knew whether tomorrow or an accident would come first, so having more life-saving abilities was always a good thing.

In the end, Lin Yun kept the Dark Golden Terrorclaw Bear's palm bone, the Yao Ling external soul bone, and the Azure Shadow Divine Eagle's wings. The rest were returned to Di Tian.

When Lin Yun turned around, he was startled by the sight of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion King drooling uncontrollably.

"Huff… huff… It smells so good! My Lord, can I eat this now? I want to…" The Golden Lion King stared eagerly at the roasted deer on the grill in front of Lin Yun. Normally, she only liked to eat the brains of light-attribute soul beasts, so why did the food in front of the Lord smell even better than brains?

Tempted by the food, even though the Golden Lion King had only just met Lin Yun, she immediately followed Di Tian's lead and addressed him as "My Lord."

"Of course, go ahead. It's all yours," Lin Yun said with a smile, ruffling the Golden Lion King's large head. He then took the roasted deer off the grill and handed it to her.

The little lion just wanted some BBQ. What's wrong with that?

Of course, he had to indulge her!

Di Tian, standing nearby, hesitated, wanting to tell the Golden Lion King not to disrespect the Golden Dragon King's dignity. But seeing Lin Yun's cheerful expression, he silently swallowed his words.

Ah, this is exhausting.

"Thank you!" The Golden Lion King affectionately nuzzled Lin Yun, then plopped down beside him. With her front paws, she held the roasted deer in a surprisingly human-like manner and began munching away with loud, crunchy bites.

It was truly a feast for the ears.

Watching her sharp teeth tear off an entire deer leg, bones and all, and crush it into pieces before swallowing it whole, Lin Yun's smile stiffened slightly.

Wow, her eating style is… impressive.

Let's hope she doesn't eat like this when she eventually transforms into a soft, fragrant, and beautiful girl.

"Di Tian, let her stay by my side. Being near me will gradually strengthen the bloodline within her. It's much faster than eating the brains of those low-level soul beasts outside. Plus, it'll help me speed up my cultivation," Lin Yun said while stroking the Golden Lion King's head.

Before Di Tian could respond, the Golden Lion King chimed in eagerly, "My Lord, if I stay with you, can I keep eating food like this?"

"Golden Lion King, don't be rude. The Lord is very busy. How can he spend time preparing food for you?" Di Tian said sternly, his expression serious.

"Hey, Di Tian, don't say that. I'm not that busy right now, and I need to eat too. Making an extra portion isn't a big deal," Lin Yun said with a wave of his hand.

The Golden Lion King bared her teeth and glared at Di Tian in dissatisfaction before nuzzling Lin Yun again.

'Hmph, stupid Di Tian. I don't like you anymore. The Lord is much better!'

Just like that, the little lion was won over by Lin Yun. Seeing Lin Yun's fatherly smile, Di Tian could only nod helplessly.

Is it because the Golden Lion King shares the same bloodline as the Lord that she's able to win his favor so easily?

How annoying. I want that too.

After eating her fill, the Golden Lion King didn't know where Di Tian had gone, but Lin Yun sat cross-legged on the grass, leaning against her soft fur as he cultivated.

Feeling the dragon's might continuously emanating from Lin Yun, the Golden Lion King's bloodline also became more active. She carefully lay down without disturbing Lin Yun and closed her eyes.

Soul beasts didn't need to cultivate. They only needed to eat and grow stronger over time.

Of course, it was also possible that soul beasts didn't have cultivation methods, so they could only rely on the slow accumulation of time to fill themselves with power and increase their energy levels.

For the Golden Lion King, staying by Lin Yun's side was the fastest way for her to grow.

Unknowingly, nine months passed.

Lin Yun's soul power had reached level 20. Through normal cultivation, he had gained three levels, and absorbing the Dark Golden Terrorclaw Bear's palm bone had given him another level.

External soul bones weren't like regular soul bones. Absorbing them didn't immediately grant a large amount of soul power, as absorbing a soul ring would.

External soul bones needed to grow. What they primarily offered was an enhancement to the soul master's physical attributes. The benefits of the soul bone would gradually manifest as it grew.

Unlike regular soul bones, which immediately granted a large amount of soul power and access to the soul skills stored within upon absorption.

This year, Lin Yun was ten years old, with a soul power level of 20.

"It's about time. The next phase of the plan can slowly unfold," Lin Yun said, rubbing the Golden Lion King's head as his eyelids drooped slightly.

The Golden Lion King affectionately nuzzled Lin Yun and closed her eyes in contentment.

Over the past nine months, Lin Yun and the Golden Lion King had spent almost every day together. Only occasionally, when the Golden Lion King wanted a change of taste, would she go out with Chi Wang to hunt a couple of light-attribute soul beasts and feast on their brains.

The rest of the time, she stayed by Lin Yun's side, accompanying him as he cultivated.

Stimulated by the Golden Dragon King's bloodline, the Golden Lion King had grown by a thousand years in just nine months, going from 15,000 years to 16,000 years.

Indeed, for her, continuously stimulating the Golden Dragon bloodline within her was the best way to grow.

"Di Tian," Lin Yun called softly.

Behind him, Di Tian emerged from the shadows, appearing as if out of thin air.

"My Lord, I am here."

Lin Yun looked to the north, a strange smile appearing on his face. "Let's go. The plan can begin. Come with me to the Extreme North."

'The Extreme North…' Di Tian's golden eyes flickered slightly.

When Lin Yun mentioned the Extreme North, the first thing that came to Di Tian's mind was the powerful figure hidden within the ice and snow—the leader of the Three Great Kings of the Extreme North, the Ice Empress, Xue Di!

But he didn't ask too many questions. He would simply follow Lin Yun's instructions. As a subordinate, he didn't need to question; he only needed to obey firmly.

The Lord was always right.

This was all part of the plan!

"Yes, My Lord," Di Tian bowed in acknowledgment. "Shall we set off now?"

"Of course, there's no time to waste," Lin Yun nodded, then turned to the Golden Lion King. "You can play on your own for a while. I'll be back soon."

"Understood, My Lord," the Golden Lion King said, though she was a little reluctant. Over the past nine months, through Di Tian's attitude toward Lin Yun, she had come to understand the Lord's noble status.

Besides, she wasn't really foolish. She wouldn't throw a childish tantrum or cling to him.

The Golden Lion King watched as Di Tian and Lin Yun stepped into the spatial portal, then hopped off to find Chi Wang for some hunting.

"Chi Wang! Chi Wang!"

"The Lord has left. Take me to get some snacks!"

(End of Chapter)

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