The Three-Eyed Golden Lion felt it must be going crazy to actually approach a human and make such intimate moves.
For auspicious beasts, the connection of fate meant that the destinies of both parties would be closely linked, and their memories would merge—it was practically a promise of marriage!
It felt both ashamed and angry; how could such a noble being be about to be with a human like this?
But its curiosity about the human world gradually overcame its shame.
However, what puzzled it was that even though it had pressed its vertical pupil against the other's forehead, there was no reaction.
Where were the memories? Where were the images?
It impatiently separated their foreheads and pressed them back together, trying several times, but still nothing happened.
Meanwhile, Dongfang Jing, lying on the bed, was already drenched in cold sweat.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's movements became increasingly exaggerated, its fluffy fur tickling him.
Actually, he had been awake for a while, just pretending to be asleep.
He wondered to himself, what exactly was this Three-Eyed Golden Lion up to?
Dongfang Jing dared not wake up rashly. He knew this auspicious beast was not only of noble status but also had a rather volatile temper.
If it discovered that his sneaky behavior had already been seen, it might, in its rage, swat him in the face with a claw!
'Could it be trying to connect with an attribute?'
Dongfang Jing was also puzzled as to why the connection had failed.
However, he had already made up his mind; he didn't care about any auspicious energy anymore. He wanted to forge his own path.
So he stopped dwelling on the reason and instead thought about why the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was so eager to connect with him.
On the other side, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was almost crying with anxiety.
'Connect quickly! Why isn't it responding?!'
Having already lowered itself to do such a thing, was it all going to end in vain?
"Creak—"
Suddenly, the door opened.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion jumped in fright, looking around in a panic. Without thinking, it burrowed into Dongfang Jing's bed.
'Damn it!' Dongfang Jing felt like a million alpacas were stampeding through his mind.
Feeling the furry, warm little creature behind him, his whole body froze.
This change, of course, didn't escape the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's notice.
It immediately realized that Dongfang Jing had been awake all along, pretending to be asleep.
Its chest heaved violently; in all its life, it had never experienced such complex emotions.
It began to pant, bar its teeth, and let out a low growl.
Fortunately, Bi Ji had already entered the room and was looking around.
Dongfang Jing pretended to have just woken up, sitting up and rubbing his eyes. "Master, is something the matter?"
"I think I sensed the aura of an auspicious beast just now, disciple, you..." Biji started to speak, but suddenly noticed a bulge next to Dongfang Jing's blanket. A large, fluffy golden tail wasn't completely hidden and was still swaying gently.
Dongfang Jing quickly pulled the blanket up to cover the three-eyed golden lion's tail, and pretended to cough. "Uh, Master, you mean an auspicious beast?"
Biji blinked her beautiful eyes, thought for a moment, and then prepared to leave the room. "It seems I sensed it wrong. I'm sorry to disturb your rest."
"It's alright, goodnight, Master."
After Biji left, the room became quiet again.
Dongfang Jing sighed and lifted the blanket.
After a brief eye contact, the three-eyed golden lion snorted and turned its head away.
'Hey, quite arrogant?' Dongfang Jing lay down on his side, propping his chin on his elbow as he looked at it.
He softened his voice and asked gently, "Auspicious Beast, is there something you want to ask me? Just ask. My master, Bi Ji, respects you greatly, and as her disciple, I will respect you as well."
"You!" The three-eyed golden lion's eyes widened, and it said fiercely, "You call this respecting me?"
This temper is too fiery! Dongfang Jing is truly afraid of it.
However, since it hasn't attacked, it means it really does have something to ask him.
"Alright, alright, what do you want to ask? I'll tell you anything I can answer. But let's make it clear first, you can't attack me. You're so powerful, I can't beat you."
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion snorted disdainfully when it heard him praise its strength, a slight smirk playing on its lips.
After hesitating for a while, it asked softly, "Why... can't I guide you?"
"Sorry, I don't know either. And I don't even remember what happened last time I guided you."
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion stared into Dongfang Jing's eyes, seemingly not lying.
It recalled the golden eyes that had interrupted its guidance earlier; it guessed that was the problem.
Now that things had come to this, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion simply continued to ask, "So, what is your human world like?"
"Let me think... Look at this bamboo and wooden house, doesn't it seem pretty good? But in the city, there are many more luxurious houses than this."
"Many? How many? Are they the very tall kind?"
"No, those houses are generally quite small. Only the extremely wealthy and powerful can afford to live in such luxurious houses."
"Then! What are those things that run very fast on the road? They're huge and very fast! Buzzing around!"
Dongfang Jing was taken aback. Wasn't this describing cars?
An ominous premonition rose in his heart. Could it be that during the guidance process, this auspicious beast had seen his memories?
The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed, so he asked, "I don't quite understand. Can you describe it in more detail?"
"Well... the road surface is black, with white lines drawn on it, and..."
After hearing its description, Dongfang Jing was certain that it had indeed seen his memories, and even memories from his past life.
Fortunately, it hadn't seen much; besides the scenery on the road, there was nothing else.
Thinking of this, Dongfang Jing explained, "Those things were all just my imagination."
"Imagination?"
"Yes, what you saw was actually a scene from a dream I had before, but that dream left a particularly deep impression on me; the images were very clear, and I've always kept it in my mind."
He continued, "The city I used to live in wasn't as prosperous as in my dream, but it was still very unique. Would you like to hear about it?"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion was somewhat stunned, but still nodded.
After that, listening to Dongfang Jing's vivid descriptions, from the magnificent city to the tranquil village,a longing light gradually shone in the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's eyes.
It began to imagine what it would do and play if it could enter the human world.
Outside the room, Bi Ji hadn't gone far.
She quietly sensed the situation inside from the doorway.
She had to ensure her disciple's safety, and at the same time, she wanted to figure out the auspicious beast's true purpose.
If it wanted to harm Dongfang Jing, she would protect the little mirror no matter what.
But listening to the increasingly harmonious conversation inside, Bi Ji couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
It seems my worries were unnecessary.
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