#981 - The little devil, the mischievous Quan Guier

The heterochromatic hair, a mix of black and red, which clearly defied normal human characteristics, was the first thing that caught Quan Yi's attention.

At the same time, the little girl, enveloped by her hair, possessed an adorable face, adorned with long, mixed-color eyelashes over her closed eyes.

Quan Yi's Dragon Eyes had already pierced through the girl, his eyes seeing a body structure virtually identical to that of a human.

However, despite the outward similarities, Quan Yi could still discern the vast soul power unique to Soul Beasts, and the inherent differences within the girl's body.

Though in human form, she retained her bestial nature.

She existed on a certain boundary between human and Soul Beast.

The Ghost Tiger was currently in such a state.

Under Quan Yi's gaze, the Ghost Tiger's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she slowly opened her crystal-clear black pupils.

Though merely a child, her eyes inadvertently revealed the domineering aura of a king of beasts with each blink.

Initially, her eyes held a hint of wariness, but when she noticed Quan Yi's distinctive Dragon Eyes, a spark of intelligence flickered within, and her gaze instantly softened.

Her eyes shone with the joy a child shows when seeing their parents.

Even more astonishing, the first words the little girl spoke were directed at Quan Yi.

"Master."

The clear, childish voice spoke these two words, causing Quan Yi to choke instantly.

"Huh!"

At that moment, the two divine souls within Quan Yi's sea of consciousness were so startled that they nearly leaped out of his body, scrutinizing the relationship between the two with extremely strange looks.

The energy surrounding the girl dissipated, and her body began to fall naturally.

Quan Yi instinctively wanted to catch her to prevent injury, but he saw the girl extend her legs naturally, landing on the ground with perfect form.

Then, she stepped forward, her movements slightly awkward as she ran towards Quan Yi.

Over the short distance of several dozen meters, her movements became increasingly skilled, and by the time she reached him, her actions were indistinguishable from those of a human.

Even more, she leaped up, using her long hair to propel herself directly into Quan Yi's arms.

Quan Yi quickly retrieved a piece of clothing large enough to cover her from the Blazing Sun Heart, quickly wrapping it around the girl's body, and then gently held her in his arms.

"Be careful, don't hurt yourself."

Feeling the warmth from Quan Yi and the extremely comforting aura, the girl rubbed her cheek and hair against his chest like a kitten, repeatedly murmuring the word "Master."

Holding the child, who appeared to be only four, five, or six years old, Quan Yi's mind was in turmoil.

The little Ghost Tiger, cradled in Quan Yi's arms, showed a brief moment of contemplation before quickly replying:

"I know.

But with Master here, I'm not afraid.

I want to follow Master."

The little Ghost Tiger's first attempt at human speech was still clumsy, but it was enough to clearly express her meaning.

Even more crucial, her pure and innocent eyes, filled with anticipation, gazed up at Quan Yi, instantly softening his heart, reminding him of Quan Ni.

At this time, the Flame Dragon King and the Old Turtle landed on his shoulders, with the Old Turtle teasing Quan Yi: "She's completely latched onto you, Little Yi, what are you going to do?"

Although his words were teasing, as fellow Soul Beasts, they both naturally felt sympathy for the little Ghost Tiger, and deep down, they wanted to protect this courageous transformed Soul Beast.

Quan Yi quietly gazed into the little Ghost Tiger's eyes, and in the depths of those pupils, he saw a light of wisdom that belied her childish appearance.

Although the little Ghost Tiger had been briefly controlled by Quan Yi using the Dragon King's Glory, the control effect would not permanently alter her will after the skill ended.

Therefore, the fact that she had taken a liking to Quan Yi was due more to the restoration skill he had used before their departure, and even more importantly, the immense power he possessed.

This little tiger was very clever, and although she wasn't a 100,000-year Soul Beast, she could tell that Quan Yi was the one who had triggered the lightning tribulation in the forest.

Therefore, she had deliberately come to the center of the forest to await his arrival.

Whether this behavior stemmed from gratitude or a desire to attach herself to a powerful figure was not important; what mattered was that she had chosen to transform after receiving Quan Yi's help.

This choice was definitely not based on familiarity with Quan Yi's character, but rather a choice made after a comprehensive analysis of her own situation and the surrounding environment.

Simply put, she knew that Quan Yi was a powerful figure, and she felt that with her own talent, it would be difficult to face the subsequent lightning tribulation alone.

Therefore, she had decisively latched onto Quan Yi's coattails, choosing what seemed like a more dangerous option, but in reality, one with more possibilities.

Ghost Tiger, Ghost Tiger.

The word "Ghost" in her name was truly well-chosen.

"Hahahaha."

Looking at the clever child who was adept at hiding and acting in front of him, Quan Yi burst out laughing.

The little Ghost Tiger tilted her head slightly with a puzzled expression, trying her best to conceal the unease in her heart.

This gamble, which risked her life, was far from as calm as the Ghost Tiger appeared on the surface.

Under the gaze of three pairs of beastly eyes, Quan Yi held the Ghost Tiger in his left arm, gently raised his right hand, and touched the girl's forehead with his index finger.

"You, ah, you're quite the little trickster.

Alright, since you trust me so much, I can't let that trust down.

It just so happens that my sister is missing a female playmate of similar age.

How about this, I'll take you back to my house, you'll be responsible for protecting my sister, and I'll be responsible for protecting you, how does that sound?"

The little Ghost Tiger felt a moment of embarrassment when Quan Yi exposed her disguise, but Quan Yi's words immediately made her beam with joy.

Quan Yi's proposal was exactly what she wanted, so she naturally had no objections.

She nodded repeatedly, eagerly agreeing: "Yes, yes, yes, I'm willing, I'm willing.

Thank you, Master."

Seeing the Ghost Tiger's obvious delight, Quan Yi thought to himself: 'Even if she has some ulterior motives, her mind is indeed not as complex as a human's.

It wouldn't be bad to raise her at home.

Moreover, nurturing a transformed Soul Beast is quite a challenging task.

If she can cultivate to level 100, then she might become the first, or rather, the second Soul Beast to break through to the God-level realm on her own.'

With this thought in mind, Quan Yi ruffled the little Ghost Tiger's hair and said, "From now on, we'll be eating from the same pot, so don't call me Master, call me Young Master.

Also, you probably don't have your own name yet.

Since you've become a human, you should have your own name.

Let me think, for the surname, I will specially impart my clan's surname to you, and for the name, I will take it from your race.

Quan Guier.

If you like it, we'll call you Quan Guier from now on."

She knew that this was not just a title, but also a medium to deepen their relationship.