Ao Yuan's face flickered with a strange expression as he listened to these words.
In his past life, he had heard the saying that if a hero saved a damsel in distress and the hero was handsome, the maiden would repay him with her hand in marriage. If the hero wasn't good-looking, she would pledge to repay him in the next life by becoming his ox or horse.
Was I not handsome?
Ao Yuan frowned, feeling a little displeased.
"Dragon... Dragon God, please, I'm telling the truth. Spare me this once. As long as you let me go, I'll do anything you ask!"
Ao Yuan didn't reply. The little fox, mistaking his silence for unwillingness to let her go, hastily pleaded again.
"Are you a demon beast born from a fox gaining sentience?"
Ao Yuan, pulling his thoughts back, looked at the little fox and asked calmly.
"Yes, yes!"
The little fox trembled noticeably, then quickly said, "I originally lived in Bai Xiang Kingdom as a demon beast."
"I was on my way to Taibai Mountain to seek refuge with you."
"But I encountered that person on the way. If it weren't for him, I would already be at Taibai Mountain."
"Mm."
Ao Yuan nodded slightly. The little fox's words were exactly as he had expected.
He pondered for a moment and then asked, "What's your name?"
"My name is Bai Ling!"
The little fox replied quickly again.
"Bai Ling..." Ao Yuan murmured softly, his voice too low for Bai Ling to hear.
However, Bai Ling, not hearing Ao Yuan speak, mistakenly thought he was still unwilling to let her go.
Seeing Ao Yuan's silent demeanor, her heart sank.
Everything that had just happened was still vivid in her mind.
If Ao Yuan refused to let her go, she wouldn't be able to escape at all!
And if she couldn't escape, her fate would surely be the same as that person just now.
A tragic death!
Thinking of this, Bai Ling trembled all over and couldn't help but burst into tears.
Wuwuwu~
"What are you crying about?" Ao Yuan frowned and asked coldly.
"Dragon God, everything I said is true."
"You... you can investigate and see for yourself. Please, be merciful and let me go."
Ao Yuan became even more speechless upon hearing this.
"When did I say I was going to kill you?" Ao Yuan asked coldly.
"You... you didn't say that just now..."
Bai Ling mumbled tearfully, then seemed to realize something. Her eyes widened in surprise, followed by a surge of immense joy.
"Hahaha, Dragon God, a demon king as beloved as you, who charms both people and flowers, truly has a heart as vast as the sea!"
"Dragon God, you must be tired after such a long battle. Here, let me give you a massage."
Saying this, Bai Ling scrambled to her feet and cautiously approached Ao Yuan. Her two paws, covered in white fur, gently began to knead his body.
Hey.
It was true, Bai Ling's strength wasn't great, and her paws were soft. Ao Yuan actually felt quite comfortable with the massage.
However, when Ao Yuan turned his head and saw Bai Ling's fawning expression, a few dark lines appeared on his forehead, and he twitched the corner of his mouth.
Good heavens!
This was truly impressive!
She was really flattering him...
No.
She was groveling!
"Enough!"
Ao Yuan's cold voice made Bai Ling shiver, and her face paled.
She almost fell to the ground.
"Dragon... Dragon God... Dragon God, I... I... I..."
Bai Ling looked at Ao Yuan tremblingly, her melodious voice becoming unusually stuttered.
Looking at her, Ao Yuan found it somewhat amusing.
This little fox, Bai Ling, was truly interesting.
When happy, she'd flatter.
When scared, she'd stutter.
If she were in human form now, she would truly evoke a sense of pity.
Right.
I almost forgot the main thing.
Thinking of this, Ao Yuan realized what he was here for and asked, "Your strength is only at the Spirit Sea realm, how did you transform into a human?"
Ao Yuan's voice was calm, but if one listened closely, they would detect an uncontrollable excitement within it.
However, Bai Ling, being consumed by fear, clearly didn't notice.
She truthfully replied, "Dragon God, this is my bloodline inheritance. After I broke through to the Spirit Sea realm, it just appeared in my mind."
"Oh?"
Ao Yuan's gaze shifted slightly as he looked at Bai Ling.
Bloodline inheritance!
To be honest, Ao Yuan had heard this term more than once recently.
The demon beasts on Taibai Mountain had all gained some form of bloodline inheritance after consuming bloodline pills.
However, Ao Yuan had not yet been able to utilize it.
To be honest, Ao Yuan was envious.
The ability to shapeshift was the one Ao Yuan wanted most since his rebirth.
Unfortunately, he had not gained control of it until now.
And if he were to purchase it from the system, it would cost a whopping one billion faith points.
He didn't have that now. Perhaps even if he did, Ao Yuan would be reluctant to spend it.
After all,
That was one billion faith points! It could buy many, many other good things besides a shapeshifting pill.
"Dragon... Dragon God, I... I really didn't lie to you, I... when I broke through to the Spirit Sea realm and grew my third tail, I automatically... automatically could."
"I don't know how this works either."
Not hearing Ao Yuan's response, Bai Ling seemed to worry again and explained in detail.
"Dragon... Dragon God, you... you must believe me, I... I really didn't lie!"
"Alright."
Ao Yuan waved his paw impatiently.
"Dragon... Dragon God!"
This roar almost made Bai Ling cry.
Bai Ling tearfully said, "I... I really didn't lie... lie to you!"
"Oh, right, my bloodline inheritance seemed to mention... mentioned..."
"Mentioned what?" Ao Yuan's face darkened as he asked.
"It... it mentioned that only we fox demons, with our innate advantages, can shapeshift at the Spirit Sea realm. Other demon beasts can shapeshift at the Spirit Resonance realm."
"Hmm?"
Ao Yuan's expression immediately turned grim.
Following this, his overwhelming pressure surged outwards.
Naturally, Ao Yuan didn't target Bai Ling and provided her with some protection.
Otherwise, Bai Ling wouldn't have been able to withstand such pressure.
"Spirit... Spirit Resonance realm!"
Feeling the aura emanating from Ao Yuan, Bai Ling's face turned ashen.
Her body trembled like a sieve.
"Dragon... Dragon God, you might be different."
"According to the bloodline inheritance, it seems... it seems that the more top-tier a demon beast is, the later it can shapeshift."
"You... you might be an exception..."
Although Bai Ling was explaining, her face grew paler.
What she said was the truth,
But it sounded like an excuse.
After all, it was her who had just mentioned the Spirit Resonance realm!
And in less than a second, she changed her story.
No matter who it was, they wouldn't believe it.
"Dragon... Dragon God... I... I really didn't lie to you."
"You... you have to believe me!"
"If... if you don't believe me, I... I'd rather die!"
Saying this, Bai Ling jumped down, cast a pitiable glance at Ao Yuan,
Then pouted and pretended to be about to smash herself against a nearby rock.
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