Douluo Continent: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

"Emperor Beast?" Zhao Ming smiled, looking at the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

Currently, the Emperor Beast hadn't yet faced the harsh reality of the world, so it wasn't appropriate to call her by her name from Douluo Dalu 2, Wang Qiu'er.

However, he'd eventually find a way for her to keep the name Wang Qiu'er; otherwise, it wouldn't have the same feel.

"Sister Na Na, is this the senior you were talking about?" The Emperor Beast curiously looked at Zhao Ming and then turned to Gu Yuena.

"Yes, he is the senior I mentioned," Gu Yuena nodded.

"There's no need for this 'senior' title. Since you call her Sister Na Na, you can call me Big Brother Zhao Ming from now on," Zhao Ming smiled and reached out to stroke the golden fur of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

As the Emperor Beast, she would be stunning once she transformed.

Zhao Ming knew that in Douluo Dalu 2, she could transform when she reached 15,000 years. The Emperor Beast, different from other soul beasts, had the protection of fortune energy, so her strength and status were not solely dependent on her age.

If she was already at 5,000 years, perhaps she could transform now.

If she could transform, she would definitely be beautiful. After all, even in her beast form, she was already captivating. Imagine how stunning she would be as a human!

If she looked like her Douluo Dalu 2 form, it would be perfect—fair skin, a beautiful face, long legs, and a unique elegance.

"Big Brother Zhao Ming, what are you looking at?" The Emperor Beast asked shyly.

In the Star Dou Forest, no soul beast had ever looked at her like this. Even Di Tian treated her with utmost respect, as her fortune energy could double the growth rate of the Star Dou Forest's soul beasts.

"I'm admiring my little Emperor Beast sister. You're really pretty," Zhao Ming teased with a smile.

"Big Brother Zhao Ming, don't tease me!" The Emperor Beast's expression showed a bit of nervousness. Clearly, in her young and naive state, she wasn't used to such bold words.

"All right, all right. I'm here to bring some food for Sister Na Na. Today, it's a stew made from the meat of the Sky Spirit Bear," Zhao Ming smiled as he lifted the lid, letting the aroma fill the room.

"Wow, it smells so good!" The Emperor Beast's eyes sparkled as she stared eagerly at the dish.

Gu Yuena was also taken aback, her eyes flickering.

As a soul beast and the Silver Dragon King, she didn't need to eat or drink anymore.

Food didn't tempt her, but Zhao Ming's gesture still touched her.

These days, every time Zhao Ming came, he would bring something unique.

Though they didn't seem useful, she could tell that he put thought into it.

During this time, Zhao Ming had always shown her great respect, never even touching her hand.

For an ancient powerhouse to act this way toward her, she felt both moved and guilty.

After all, what stunning women had he not seen over his long life? Yet, he treated her so kindly.

"You both enjoy it. There's plenty to go around," Zhao Ming smiled. He had asked his personal secretary, Zi Ji, to prepare this meal. He wouldn't let anyone else enjoy the loving meals Xiao Wu made for him.

He couldn't bring himself to share Xiao Wu's dishes with anyone else.

So naturally, he had Zi Ji prepare something to bring to Gu Yuena and the others.

After all, he hadn't yet broken the barrier with Zi Ji, so her status was still that of his secretary. Having a secretary handle matters was perfectly normal.

"Wow, Big Brother Zhao Ming, you're so nice!" The Emperor Beast's eyes sparkled, her three eyes twinkling as she looked at Zhao Ming.

She had originally thought that this "Zhao Ming" would be an old, stern, and fearsome figure.

But she didn't expect this senior to be so kind and easygoing, even offering her such delicious food.

Although this stew wasn't some rare treasure, it was the thought that counted. After all, it was prepared by a great ancient being who had lived for millions of years. Anything he offered carried a special significance.

"You're such a glutton," Gu Yuena was about to refuse Zhao Ming's offer, but seeing the Emperor Beast happily digging in, she held her tongue.

"Take your time eating. I'll head out now." Zhao Ming smiled and slowly walked out of Gu Yuena's palace.

The Emperor Beast was adorable.

Just one pot of stew was enough to win her over.

This reminded him of his past life. In elementary school, a bag of noodles could earn him a girlfriend; in middle school, it was a bottle of energy drink; in high school, it became more expensive; and in university, it required movie dates and snacks. After getting a job, you needed a house, a car, and savings.

It just goes to show—timing is everything.

"Whoa, Host, please have a conscience! Leave the Emperor Beast alone. She's just a child!" the system pleaded earnestly.

"Ding, task issued: Woo the Emperor Beast."

"Task reward: Puppet Power-Up Card."

The system said one thing but clearly meant another. Zhao Ming chuckled as he checked the task reward.

"Puppet Power-Up Card: When used on any puppet, it will increase the puppet's power. The extent of the increase depends on the puppet's current enhancement level. Weaker puppets will experience a greater boost, while stronger ones will receive a smaller boost."

What a good item! Right now, Yan Lingji's power wasn't keeping up; if he used this card, her power would surely increase significantly.

But would it be better to give it to Medusa instead? What if it caused her to evolve into the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python? Would she grow legs?

If the queen had legs, she would be even more beautiful.

Judging by the upper half of Cai Lin's body, she was likely over 1.75 meters tall, probably around 1.75 to 1.76 meters. With that height, she'd definitely have long, beautiful legs.

Even though Xiao Wu's legs were long, she hadn't yet reached that height.

If the queen grew legs, they would surely be stunning.

Hehe, legs for days.

"Hey, system, how about a little deal between us? Give me two of these cards," Zhao Ming suggested with a sly grin.

"No way. It's a matter of principle—absolutely not."

"What if you issued another task to woo Zi Ji?" Zhao Ming's eyes gleamed as he proposed.

"Do you think I'm stupid? Zi Ji is already your secretary. Do you still need to woo her?" The system's response was filled with exasperation.

"Fine, but make sure you give me more of these task rewards in the future. My puppets need an upgrade," Zhao Ming said.

He ultimately decided to give the Puppet Power-Up Card to the lovely Yan Lingji for now. After all, Medusa hadn't woken up yet, and her life force was still at 31. Once she awakened, he could give her such a card to win her favor. Then, he'd follow in the footsteps of Senior Xu Xian...