Beauty and the Bodyguard

However, the ghost-eyed Golden Eagle wasn't a normal spirit beast. Even if Lin Yi used the Jade space to escape from its lock, he still had to be extremely careful. Otherwise, the ghost-eyed Golden Eagle would come back again if he was careless.

Although the ghost-eyed Golden Eagle had lost track of him for the time being, it would still be searching for him in the near future. Lin Yi didn't plan to meet up with Xiao ran and Qiao hongcai right now, since it was safer for both of them to act alone.

For other newbies, getting a pet for free during the spirit beast assessment was something they couldn't ask for more. People like Qiao hongcai were fired up after seeing a ghost-eyed Golden Eagle Cub, but Lin Yi didn't care too much about it.

After all, there was a spirit beast elder in the Jade space, and Lin Yi wouldn't be able to explain himself if he used something as inhumane as a spirit pet talisman to take in a spirit pet right under his nose.

Not to mention, these low-level spirit pet talismans could only tame spirit beasts below Sky Class. Spirit beasts of this level weren't worthy of Lin Yi's attention. Even when he saw the ghost-eyed Golden Eagle, he wasn't interested at all.

Of course, if it was a baby spirit beast with a King's bloodline, it would be a different story. Lin Yi might not even need to do it himself, and the thing would be happy to help him win it over.

However, this was only the outskirts of the back mountain, and the probability of a heaven-defying spirit beast appearing was almost zero.

As far as Lin Yi was concerned, the biggest benefit of this spirit beast test wasn't the pets, but the fact that he could stay in the outer area of the back mountain for an entire month. This was the best benefit for him.

The three pavilions had very strict control over the back mountain. A newbie like Lin Yi couldn't come in during normal times, other than the newbie test. The back mountain was the only place he knew where he could find the heart-devouring exquisite grass.

With the heart-devouring exquisite grass, he could make a Foundation-level golden elixir, and with a Foundation-level golden elixir, he'd be able to level up quickly. This was what Lin Yi was most concerned about right now.

Although there were already two stalks of heart-devouring exquisite grass in the Jade space, the more the better. If he could find a few more stalks of heart-devouring exquisite grass in the periphery of the back mountain, this trip would not be in vain.

In addition, the back mountain was rich in resources. For any cultivator, it was a natural treasure. Even in the outer area, as long as one was willing, one could find many valuable natural treasures. Not only were there all kinds of spirit herbs and spirit beasts, but there were also many rare treasures in the outside world.

The newbie test last time was only three days-Lin Yi had gotten the heart-devouring exquisite grass, but he didn't have the time to walk around. This time, however, he had a whole month-it was enough for him to run a full circle around the back mountain if he wanted to.

Naturally, Lin Yi had to make good use of this opportunity. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to live up to the unique mobile warehouse in the Jade space, would he?

What Lin Yi didn't expect, however, was that he met an old acquaintance on the outskirts of the mountain before he could even start sweeping.

Lin Yi thought that the ghost-eyed Golden Eagle had found him when he saw a shadow above his head, but it was actually a flying spirit beast from the back of the mountain! It was Shangguan LAN 'er and her little Curly Bear!

Watching Shangguan LAN 'er and the bear fall from the sky and land in front of him, even Lin Yi's tough nerves couldn't help but be shocked,""W-why are you here?"

"How impolite, why didn't you call me little Senior Sister when you saw me!" Shangguan LAN 'er pointed at Lin Yi's forehead and said angrily.

"Ah?" Lin Yi blinked-why was she being so calculative at a time like this ...? He had no choice but to satisfy her, seeing how angry she was,"Alright, little Senior Sister."

"That's a good girl!" Shangguan LAN 'er's anger immediately turned into joy, standing on her tiptoes and patting Lin Yi's shoulder, pretending to be calm. The bear did the same, hanging around Lin Yi's neck and trying to do the same thing, making people laugh.

Lin Yi didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he looked at the two. He shrugged."Now, can you tell me why you suddenly appeared here?"

Under normal circumstances, no one was allowed to enter or leave the back mountain without the permission of the back mountain Palace. Although Shangguan LAN 'er might be allowed to do so due to her strong background, how could the elders of the back mountain Palace allow her to enter alone?

It should be known that it was almost impossible for Shangguan LAN 'er to deal with the dangerous outer area of the back mountain with her little ring bear, a spiritual pet that had no fighting power at all. If the elder of the back mountain Hall let her in without permission, how could she explain it to Shangguan Tianhua if something happened to her?

What made Lin Yi even more surprised was that it was easier said than done to find a person in this vast outer area of the mountain. How did Shangguan LAN 'er know he was here?

"Hehe, of course I have something important to do here. In any case, Junior Brother, you don't have anything to do. From now on, accompany me to complete the mission in the back mountain." Shangguan LAN 'er said with a smile.

"Mission? What kind of mission?" Lin Yi was even more confused. From what he understood, a big miss like Shangguan LAN 'er wouldn't care about any mission rewards. She could have as many cultivation resources as she wanted, why would she need to do any missions!

What's more, she came alone to this dangerous back mountain for a mission. With the strength of this miss Shangguan, who was barely at the peak of the early stage of the foundation building realm, and with a little panda, it seemed a little risky to do so, right?

"Let me tell you, Little Junior Brother. A few days ago, Grandpa gave me a task to design my own weapons and collect forging materials. Now, I've already thought of the appearance of the weapons, but I still lack a few materials. The most important one can only be found in the back mountain, so your Senior Sister came here." Shangguan LAN 'er said in all seriousness.

"I see." Lin Yi nodded.

In his opinion, Shangguan Tianhua must have taken the opportunity to let this young lady gain some experience. Otherwise, if she were to blindly protect her in the soaring Pavilion, no matter how hard she cultivated, it would be difficult for her to truly grow. Moreover, this little Senior Sister in front of him did not look like someone who would cultivate diligently.

"At first, I was a little scared to come here alone, but I didn't want to ask Xu lingchong and those annoying guys for help. And it just so happens that Little Junior Brother and the rest of you are here for the newcomer assessment, so I came directly to find you. How about it, Senior Sister, I'm very smart, right?" Shangguan LAN 'er said proudly.

Lin Yi couldn't help but chuckle. He was confused,"By the way, how did you guys find me?" (To be continued.) "If you like this work, you're welcome to come to Qidian.com to give your recommendation and monthly vote. Your support is my greatest motivation. For mobile users, please read on M.Qidian.com.)