Before Bai Li Hongzhuang arrived at the Imperial Beicheng Palace, the three spirit beasts were eagerly awaiting her return. After emerging from the Desert World today, they were exhausted and fell into a deep slumber. When they woke up, it was already dark, and their stomachs growled with hunger. Emperor Beicheng had already prepared their dinner, but they anxiously waited for their master's return. However, despite waiting for a long time, they didn't see her, causing them to worry. They were so close to the food they could smell its enticing aroma, but without their master's presence, they couldn't eat, which was incredibly frustrating.
Emperor Beicheng stood outside, his handsome face filled with confusion. They had already agreed that Bai Li Hongzhuang would return in the evening, so why hadn't they seen her yet? Could something unexpected have happened? As this thought crossed his mind, Emperor Beicheng dismissed it as something impossible. Bai Li Hongzhuang would never encounter any problems in the Tian Gang Sect.
"Why hasn't our master returned? I'm about to starve to death," complained Little Black, rubbing its belly, feeling like it would faint from hunger.
"She'll be back soon. Don't talk about hunger; the more you talk about it, the hungrier you'll get," sighed Little White, trying to change the subject. If they focused too much on eating, they would only feel hungrier.
The White Lion looked at the deflated Little Black and Little White, a hint of helplessness in its expression. "Our master is just a little late. You're starving like this."
Upon hearing the White Lion's words, Little Black and Little White glared at it with resentment. "You've already eaten a demon crystal. It's easy for you to talk. If you're so capable, don't eat demon crystals!"
The White Lion twisted its round body and replied, "It's not my fault that you can't eat them. Don't blame me."
Little Black and Little White angrily stared at the White Lion. They weren't as abnormal as the White Lion, relying on demon crystals to break through.
"By the way, White Lion, I think I saw you eating a demon crystal from the Desert World just now," squinted Little White. Their master had already warned the White Lion not to eat those demon crystals until they were sure there were no issues with them. But when it was still half-asleep, it clearly saw the White Lion eating a black and red demon crystal.
Upon hearing this, the White Lion couldn't help but freeze for a moment, quickly retorting, "Nonsense, I didn't eat any."
However, while saying those words, the White Lion couldn't help but feel a little guilty. It had already eaten quite a few ordinary demon crystals, but it found the taste of the Desert World's demon beasts' crystals even better. Although its master hadn't allowed it to eat them, it couldn't resist the temptation. So, when their master wasn't around, it secretly consumed a few.
It didn't feel any adverse effects from eating the demon crystals. Its strength was still improving. After all, they were just demon crystals.
Little Black and Little White stared at the White Lion, feeling that something was off with its expression. Just as they were contemplating, the White Lion suddenly exclaimed, "Look! Our master has returned!"
Upon hearing the White Lion's words, Little Black and Little White almost instantly turned their heads. As expected, they saw Bai Li Hongzhuang's figure slowly appearing within their sight.
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