Chapter 4 The Clingy Little Ice Fox
Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest lies a tranquil lake.
Layers of white mist shroud its surface, making the entire lake appear like a fairyland.
At the lake's edge, a graceful soul beast with golden fur, resembling a lion, lies prostrate on the ground.
Beside it lies the corpse of a dead soul beast.
The corpse has few wounds, except for a fatal injury to its head.
Suddenly, the soul beast raises its head, its previously drowsy golden eyes flashing.
Is this the aura of its own kind?
A kindred spirit has been born?!
It looks north with great joy, while at the same time, from the depths of the lake, a beautiful female voice faintly echoes.
"The far north...a blessed beast has been born?"
One year later.
In the far north, at the deepest part of the core area.
On an endless, pure white snowfield, an ice wolf over a meter long leisurely roams.
Its blue-gray fur was exceptionally soft, studded with snow from the raging winds and snow. Its sapphire-blue eyes shone brightly, occasionally glancing back at the little human on its back.
The little creature was about a year old, undoubtedly much more beautiful than when it was born, especially its azure eyes, like bright stars.
This little one was naturally the auspicious beast born a year ago in the far north.
Of course, since its appearance and physical structure were indistinguishable from a human, the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, after much deliberation, finally gave it a human name: Yunze!
The little one's skin was pure white, like the white clouds rarely seen in the far north, and auspicious beasts possess the power to bless the land; the name Yunze suited the little one quite well.
The little one naturally loved this name, beaming with joy every day when the Snow Empress and Ice Empress softly called it "Little Ze."
Actually, the reason the little guy liked the name Yunze was because that was his previous name.
Well, according to a meaning only Yunze knew, he was actually a transmigrator.
A year ago, when he woke up, he found himself transformed into an infant, and the first person he saw upon opening his eyes was the Snow Empress.
Upon first transmigrating, Yunze was quite bewildered, even a little scared. After all, he was in an unfamiliar place, surrounded by swirling snow, and as a defenseless infant, he had absolutely no chance of survival!
Fortunately, this person, beautiful as a fairy, radiated strong kindness towards him, even holding him in her arms, which calmed Yunze down.
Then, he saw a bright green scorpion, which nearly startled him!
It was actually because of the Ice Empress that Yunze had some guesses about the world he had transmigrated to, but he couldn't say he was completely certain.
It wasn't until he grew a little older that he discovered that even without learning the language of this world, he could still understand the conversations between the Snow Empress, the Ice Empress, and the beautiful young woman who had been breastfeeding him.
The Far North! His location was a place called the Far North.
From that moment on, Yunze instantly understood.
He had transmigrated into a very popular online novel from his previous life, and from the later dialogues, he was shocked to discover that he was actually a mythical beast from the far north.
A mythical beast! Without a doubt, in the entire far north, he was the absolute king!
Even the three great kings of the far north—the Snow Empress, the Ice Empress, and the Titan Snow Demon King—would treat him like a treasure, carefully protecting him and fearing for his safety.
Yunze quickly accepted it, and was even quite happy.
After all, he had three beautiful women accompanying him every day, and could hug and kiss them from time to time—it couldn't be better.
Moreover, although he was a mythical beast, his body was completely human.
"Hmm, transmigrating is great!"
Yunze thought happily.
He sat on the ice wolf, feeling the wind and snow constantly blowing across his cheeks. Strangely, despite the low temperature and raging snow, he felt nothing, and even a sense of familiarity. What surprised Yunze even more was that, despite being only one year old, he could sense the energy within his body. Although it wasn't much, it was undeniably real!
Yunze guessed that this was most likely soul power.
He had tried using his soul power, but perhaps because the amount was small, it wasn't very effective; at most, he could only condense a small ice block, which was quite embarrassing.
However, Yunze also discovered that even without human meditation techniques or the way soul beasts absorbed the energy of heaven and earth, his soul power could slowly increase simply by breathing every day.
Getting stronger just by sleeping—since Yunze discovered this, he was in an even better mood.
Leveling up while slacking off was much more satisfying than others who diligently cultivated and only gained a few levels each year!
Having a cheat code was fun for a while, but having one all the time was even more fun.
"Woo woo~"
Suddenly, a tremor ran through his arms. Yunze lowered his little head slightly, his beautiful eyes looking at the little guy who had opened his sleepy eyes in his arms, and he giggled twice.
He held a small ice fox, about his own size, in his arms. Its fur was soft and its body tiny. Though an ice fox, it wasn't cold to hold; it felt like a living cushion.
Yunze knew this was the youngest daughter of his wet nurse, the Nine-Tailed Ice Fox Auntie—he should call her "older sister."
Unfortunately, in terms of intelligence, the two-year-old ice fox was no match for Yunze.
The little ice fox was very attached to Yunze. Ever since its mother brought it to the deep palace, it had stayed by Yunze's side constantly, whether sleeping at night or playing during the day.
Yunze also quite liked the little ice fox; it was so soft to hold—a perfect cushion!
Compared to Yunze, the little ice fox was much sleepier. Now, as soon as it woke up, it raised its two soft front paws and placed them on Yunze's snow-white wolf fur, tilting its little head forward slightly and gently licking Yunze's face with its soft little tongue.
"Stop fooling around, little one, or I'll spank your little bottom." Yunze gently tapped the little ice fox's head, pretending to be an adult disciplining a child, his expression both cute and fierce.
The little ice fox stared innocently with wide eyes.
Yes, although only one year old, Yunze could speak.
Perhaps it was the talent of a mythical beast, or perhaps it was because his soul, as a transmigrator, was stronger than that of ordinary humans and soul beasts.
"Hey, little one, Aunt Ice Fox said you'll have to wait at least another ten thousand years before you can try cultivating spiritual transmission. Does that mean you'll have to listen to me talking to myself for the next ten thousand years?" Yunze thought of something, holding the little ice fox, and couldn't help but say.
His eyes darted around, then suddenly lit up, "Tell me, if I give you and Ice Wolf all the treasures that Sister Xue'er and Sister Bing'er have collected, and you grow up quickly, won't you be able to play with me and talk to me?"
"Woo woo!"
The little ice fox naturally didn't understand Yunze's words, but the ice wolf beneath him was already sentient and naturally understood the general meaning behind Yunze's words.
This little devil!
Is he going crazy?
Although Yunze had emptied the Snow Empress and Ice Empress's coffers, he figured the two women wouldn't say anything because of their affection for him, but he was in real trouble!
Even though his father was the patriarch of the Ice Wolf clan, he couldn't withstand the wrath of the Snow Empress and Ice Empress!
Yunze chuckled twice and patted Ice Wolf's head with his little hand. "It seems you agree with me, Ice Wolf sister. Alright, as a mythical beast of the far north, I have an obligation to help every soul beast here. Don't worry, I'll secretly get you some rare treasures when we get back. Hmm, it's decided then!"
"Woof woof!"
Ice Wolf shook her head desperately, while Yunze laughed even louder.
"Little Ze, come back for milk!"
Just then, a soft voice called out from not far away. Yunze's eyes lit up—it was Aunt Ice Fox!
"Ice Wolf sister, let's go back." Yunze called out, and Ice Wolf lowered her head slightly, a hint of fear flashing in her eyes.
My ancestors, please don't steal any rare or precious treasures! It will cost you your life!
(End of Chapter)