nyslfriends Chapter 17 9 Ghostly Hounds!
Chapter 17 9 Ghostly Hounds!
Sister? From a distant ancestral star? Long Li was slightly taken aback, a look of surprise flashing in her purple eyes.
She had never heard of Jiang Feng having a younger sister, let alone that she came from some distant ancestral planet.
The fact that Jiang Feng values them so much and specifically instructed them to take care of them suggests that the siblings have a very deep bond.
This sparked a strong curiosity in her about the Heavenly Emperor's sister, whom she had never met. "His Majesty has commanded, and Long Li will obey."
Long Li suppressed her curiosity and nodded in agreement, but then she was still somewhat puzzled.
"But... why doesn't Your Majesty accompany her personally? Your younger sister has just arrived, and I'm sure the person she most wants to see is Your Majesty."
"I do have important matters to attend to." Jiang Feng didn't elaborate, but simply said, "Besides, with you, the princess of the Myriad Dragon Nest, accompanying her, showing her the customs and culture of the myriad races of the Big Dipper might be more interesting than her just staying by my side. It will just be hard on you."
"It is my honor to share Your Majesty's burdens, and there is no need to mention the hardship." Long Li smiled slightly, and this time her smile was much more sincere.
She was willing to help Jiang Feng, even with something as small as taking care of a child.
Moreover, she was indeed very curious about her younger sister, who could make this cold-hearted emperor care so much. "But... His Majesty entrusted her with such solemnity, your sister must be extremely important."
Long Li will do everything in his power to ensure her safety and make her journey to Beidou pleasant.
She paused, a sly glint in her eyes, and added, "However, Your Majesty now owes me a favor, you know?"
Jiang Feng couldn't help but smile upon hearing this. This Long Li still retained some of the temperament she had when they first met; she was unwilling to suffer a loss. "Alright," he readily nodded, then changed the subject, "However, I have a favor to ask."
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"My younger sister has heard the legends of dragons since she was a child and longs for the true dragon." Jiang Feng recalled Jiang Yu's excited voice, and his smile deepened. "When she comes, could you... trouble yourself to send a pure-blooded, gentle-natured descendant of a true dragon to guide her, to serve as... a mount, to carry her for a while and fulfill her wish?"
"A... a mount?" Long Li's smile froze, her beautiful eyes widening slightly as she looked at Jiang Feng in disbelief. To have a descendant of a noble dragon serve as someone's mount? Even a young dragon holds a revered position in the Dragon Nest, representing future hope. This request... is rather...
Seeing Long Li's expression, Jiang Feng naturally understood her concerns. He calmly said, "It's just guiding you for a short distance, not making you a rider for a long time. I can guarantee that I have no intention of belittling or humiliating you, and you will be generously rewarded afterwards. My sister is kind-hearted, just a child at heart, and she's only interested in something new and exciting."
Looking at Jiang Feng's calm yet unquestionable gaze, and recalling the favor he had just promised to do, as well as her curiosity about his sister, Long Li finally gritted her teeth and nodded, saying, "Alright! I promise Your Majesty. I will select a young purple-gold divine dragon with pure blood and the gentlest temperament to guide her, ensuring that your sister will not be disturbed."
"Very good." Jiang Feng nodded in satisfaction, but seemed to feel it wasn't enough. He pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised his hand and gently tapped the air.
"Roar—!!!" A deep, violent roar, seemingly from the ancient primordial era, containing endless ferocity and destructive aura, suddenly rang out outside the Heavenly Palace!
The roar wasn't loud, but it pierced straight to the soul, making the entire heavenly realm seem to freeze for a moment. Countless heavenly soldiers, generals, maids, and servants felt a fear originating from their very life instincts. Those with weaker cultivation even had their legs go weak and almost collapsed to the ground.
Even Long Li, the noble Princess of the Myriad Dragons, felt her hair stand on end and her purple eyes flash with horror the moment she heard that roar!
The true dragon bloodline within her was trembling slightly, as if it had encountered some kind of predator of a higher rank, more ancient and terrifying!
A dark figure appeared silently beside Jiang Feng's throne.
It was a strange creature, no more than ten feet in size, resembling a giant wolf, but with nine tails.
Its entire body was covered in scales that were as dark as night, yet shimmered with a dark metallic luster. The ends of its nine tails were not fur, but nine ferocious beast heads, which were now closed as if they were asleep.
Its head resembles a wolf, but is even more ferocious, with a single horn on its forehead that curves upwards, and its eyes are pure gold, cold and cruel, devoid of any emotion, only possessing the most primal desire for killing and destruction.
It stood there quietly, yet it naturally exuded a terrifying aura that caused all things to wither and the great Dao to retreat.
"What...what is this?!" Long Li exclaimed in shock, instinctively taking a half-step back, her beautiful face filled with astonishment and vigilance. With her knowledge and bloodline intuition, she couldn't recognize the origin of this strange beast at all! But she could clearly sense the terrifying power contained within it, a power so terrifying it made her soul tremble!
Its bloodline level was so high, and its malevolent aura so intense, that even the true dragon bloodline within her felt a strong pressure and... a trace of fear? How could this be?!
"This is the Nine Nether Beast, a companion I tamed years ago," Jiang Feng introduced casually, reaching out to pat the beast's lowered, ferocious head.
The ferocious beast named Jiuyou Ao obediently rubbed against his palm and concealed some of its aura, but when its golden eyes swept over Long Li, she still felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave.
Jiuyou Ao was a ferocious beast that he raised by stealing the panel of the Old Man of Annihilation.
Moreover, it is a terrifying force with the same bloodline as the World Destroyer!
Nine Netherworld Hound?
Long Li had never heard of this name before.
But she had no doubt that this was a descendant of an unparalleled ferocious beast that was even more ancient and ferocious than the Primordial True Dragon or the Immortal Qilin!
Judging from its form and aura, it had probably already reverted to its ancestral state, and its strength was... unfathomable! She even had a vague feeling that this strange beast probably possessed the terrifying combat power to fight against an ancient emperor!
Where did Jiang Feng find such a vicious object?
How can it be tamed?
Jiang Feng didn't explain the origin of the Nine Nether Hound, as it involved stealing the system and panel, and explaining it would be too troublesome. He simply told Long Li, "This time, I'm guiding my sister, so let this Nine Nether Hound accompany her secretly. Its ability to conceal its aura is quite good; ordinary cultivators will find it difficult to detect. With it by our side, we can be absolutely certain of our safety."
Long Li stared at the terrifying beast lying quietly at Jiang Feng's feet, a beast that seemed poised to devour galaxies at any moment, and her throat went dry. With this thing secretly following them… could they really guarantee safety? It was practically like taking a living, world-destroying demon with you! Who would dare approach? Who would be so foolish as to make a move?
"With...with it here, of course we're safe." Long Li forced a smile, her voice sounding somewhat hoarse. "But...if your younger sister knew that such a ferocious creature was secretly following her, wouldn't she be frightened?"
Jiang Feng said, "Just in case. After all, she's my only sister." His tone remained calm, but Long Li could clearly feel the importance he placed on her and his determination to not let anything go wrong.
She took a deep breath and solemnly said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, Long Li understands. At that time, I will personally lead the Purple-Gold Divine Dragon to guide her. And with Fellow Daoist Jiuyou Ao secretly protecting her, we will surely be able to safely bring your sister to the Heavenly Court and let her experience the beauty of the Big Dipper."
"Thank you for your trouble." Jiang Feng nodded, then looked at the Nine Nether Hound at his feet again and said calmly, "On this trip, protecting her is as important as protecting myself."
The Nine Nether Hound let out a low growl in response, and a hint of lively approval seemed to flash in its cold golden beast eyes.
Seeing this scene, Long Li had no more doubts, only a growing curiosity about the upcoming Heavenly Emperor's sister, and a hint of... faint envy.
To be so precious and carefully arranged by this powerful and unparalleled Heavenly Emperor, with a true dragon guiding her and a peerless ferocious beast secretly protecting her, this younger sister is truly showered with love and affection.