Chapter 423 Yellow-Browed Monster Penguins (1/2)

The Desolate Frost Lion had been an Emperor-tier monster back when it was at its peak. Right now, it had barely returned to King-tier. As Gao Peng already had King-tier Stripey and Mythical-grade Dumby, he wasn't particularly ecstatic about the Desolate Frost Lion finally reaching King-tier.

Upon reaching King-tier, the Desolate Frost Lion's size had increased considerably. It could now reach Gao Peng's knees. It was also at least three feet long.

Naturally, the White Bladed Beast was happy about this. However, fearing that the lion might be offended by any overt displays of happiness, the White Bladed Beast decided to just settle on tapping its claws against the ground excitedly.

Sensing the White Bladed Beast's eyes on it, the Desolate Frost Lion threw a suspicious glance at it. The White Bladed Beast looked away, pretending that it wasn't trying to celebrate its comrade-in-arms' rise in monster tier.

Gao Peng then continued chatting with Bei Qing Yan. As he stopped to drink some water, he looked at the time. It was already noon.

Time sure flies when you're having fun. He had no idea why the day had gone by so quickly. ”It's getting late. The reason I came here was to help my familiar level up...” His voice trailed off, as he had no idea how to finish that sentence.

”Uhm...” Bei Qing Yan simply nodded.

Both of them looked at each other in silence. The atmosphere in the room was an awkward one.

”Then, I guess this is where I take my leave. Thank you for your hospitality. I'll show you around Yuzhou if you're ever in the neighborhood,” said Gao Peng as he kneaded Silly, which was in his hands, into all kinds of shapes.

”I'll be sure to visit Yuzhou as soon as my people return to me,” said Bei Qing Yan, smiling. Her eyes glowed beautifully, like a pair of crescent moons.

”Don't get my hopes up now,” said Gao Peng, chuckling.

”I'm sorry, what hopes?” asked Bei Qing Yan quizzically. Gao Peng really had a penchant for cryptic expressions.

”Uhm, well...” Gao Peng shrugged with futility. He had no idea how to dig himself out of that hole.

”Wait here,” said Bei Qing Yan before returning to her chambers. A moment later, she came back with a crystal vial that was as big as a palm. Inside it was a metal bead.

Uhm? That's not a bead. Gao Peng strained his eyes at it. A row of numbers and letters appeared before him.

[Monster Name]: Male Magnetic Beast

[Monster Tier]: Level 5

[Monster Grade]: Normal

[Monster Attribute]: Metal

[Monster Description]: Magnetic Beasts come in male and female pairs. When both genders are within a certain distance from each other, they immediately sense the other and are inexorably drawn to each other. The closer they are to each other, the stronger the attraction they feel to each other.

It was only then that Gao Peng noticed that the Male Magnetic Beast was pressed up against the glass as if it was currently being drawn somewhere.

”This Male Magnetic Beast can feel the presence of a Female Magnetic Beast. She's inside the palace. With the Male Magnetic Beast, you won't get lost while trying to find my place,” explained Bei Qing Yan.

Gao Peng had a sneaking suspicion that she only wanted to ensure a constant source of good food from him.

Yep, that's probably it...

...

Later, Gao Peng left the palace alongside his familiars. Along the way, he passed through a frozen valley.

The way back home was quite nonchalant, as opposed to the first time he had made his way up to the North Pole.

He decided to linger around for a bit before heading back to Yuzhou. His journey to the North Pole had been an arduous one. It wouldn't feel right to leave without at least bringing something back as a souvenir.

Only a few people were aware of the real reason behind his trip to the North Pole. Those left in the dark probably assumed that he was goofing off in his manor, playing video games all day.

Before him lay a basin, in which stretched a black-and-white ocean. There was a hint of yellow in the water.

When Gao Peng came close enough, he could see the shapes of these creatures, which stood at least six feet tall and seemed quite rotund. They looked like... penguins.