Thinking of this, the Snow Empress suddenly looked up at Bai Yu, a hint of curiosity on her face.
"That Bai Yu, how long will you stay here? How about I come over every time you eat while you're still here?"
The Snow Empress suddenly thought, if Bai Yu stayed here long enough, wouldn't she be able to eat her fill at once?
It was like eating ice silkworms; each time she went out to find some, it would satisfy her cravings for a long time. So, if Bai Yu returned late enough, she could eat heartily for a period and be good for many years.
Bai Yu scratched the corner of his mouth and said with some uncertainty:
"That's hard to say. It depends on how many types of Spirit Beasts there are in the Extreme North Land. But according to my estimation, I'll probably stay here for nearly two months."
"Snow Empress, if you want to eat with me, I don't mind, but there's one problem: the ingredients I prepared might not be enough. With the way we eat, they'll be gone in less than half a month."
Hearing that Bai Yu would stay for nearly two months, the Snow Empress immediately became excited.
"That's great! There's still so much time. As for ingredients, that's too simple. I'll go find them then, and you can cook!"
Bai Yu chuckled and nodded in agreement, while a complex expression appeared in Xue'er's eyes, and she thought to herself:
"Two months? In two months, I'll be back to that lonely and boring time again."
The Snow Empress didn't notice Xue'er's change in expression. She was still counting on her fingers, calculating the types of Spirit Beasts in the Extreme North Land.
"Bai Yu, that's not right. If you record one Spirit Beast a day, and there are hundreds of Spirit Beast types in the Extreme North, it seems like you'd have to stay here for over a year, wouldn't you?"
Bai Yu shook his head. How could it be calculated that way? If it were according to the Snow Empress's calculation, he wouldn't have even left the Star Dou Great Forest by now.
"It's not what you think. The reason I'm currently recording one Spirit Beast a day is because when a Spirit Beast reaches 100,000 years, the spirit power routes within its body undergo massive, extremely complex changes."
"And for fierce beasts like you and Xue'er who can take human form, it's even more intricate, so it takes a very long time and consumes a lot of mental force. Of course, it's also because I'm a bit lazy."
"But other Spirit Beasts are different. It doesn't take long, and the consumption is small. Even recording about ten a day isn't a problem."
Hearing Bai Yu's explanation, the Snow Empress nodded in disappointment. She had thought she could make Bai Yu stay longer, but she hadn't expected this situation.
Then the Snow Empress looked at Xue'er and asked:
"By the way, Xue'er, where's Xiao Bai? I didn't see her last time I came. Where did she go?"
Xue'er's expression froze, and her brows furrowed slightly.
"I don't know. Xiao Bai told me before that she felt an opportunity to break through to 100,000 years and wanted to leave for a while, so I agreed."
"I don't know where she is now, but she shouldn't have left the Extreme North."
The Snow Empress blinked, a look of realization on her face.
"So that's it. I didn't expect that little fellow from back then would also be close to reaching 100,000 years of cultivation now. I still remember when she was little, how pitifully she clung to you and wouldn't leave."
Hearing the Snow Empress's words, Xue'er's eyes also showed some reminiscence.
Meanwhile, Bai Yu also muttered to himself, "Xiao Bai? Xue'er's adopted child, the Ice Bear King? She hasn't broken through to 100,000 years yet?"
After so many years, Bai Yu's memories from his previous life were somewhat blurred. If the Snow Empress hadn't mentioned it, he would have forgotten that Xue'er had an adopted child.
Just now, upon recollection, it seemed that when Xiao Bai first appeared, she was not much weaker than the Titan Snow Demon King. He hadn't expected her to still not have broken through to 100,000 years. She must have received many benefits from Xue'er later on.
"Never mind her. Anyway, with Xiao Bai's strength, besides me, Xue'er, and that big guy, there are no other creatures here that are a match for Xiao Bai."
"It's just a pity that she won't get to enjoy human delicacies. I still remember how Xiao Bai used to ask me for food every time she saw me."
Xue'er's face also showed a smile. That clumsy bear, Xiao Bai, indeed loved to eat. When she returns, she'll probably regret it so much she'll roll on the ground.
After some time, the three dispersed. Just as Bai Yu was lying on the bed, almost falling asleep, the Snow Empress suddenly burst in frantically.
"Bai Yu, give me a set of the bedding you gave Xue'er too! Really, I just wanted to try it, why wouldn't Xue'er agree to sleep with me!"
Bai Yu sighed helplessly, turned his head, and looked at the still muttering Snow Empress with a deadpan expression. He flipped his hand, took out a set of luggage, and threw it over.
"Take your stuff and get out!"
Bai Yu's temper was usually very good. Even if someone provoked him, he would generally just smile it off or retaliate a little.
But there was one situation: when his sleep was disturbed. At such times, Bai Yu's temper was unusually explosive.
Bie San's beloved father, Rat! had the fortune to experience it once, and the result was that even if Bai Yu was completely on the defensive throughout, he would still ruthlessly hit him.
The Snow Empress saw Bai Yu's impatient look and gnashed her teeth slightly. But today, she had eaten his food, and now she was using his things, so she really couldn't bring herself to get angry.
In the end, she could only snort lightly and walk out with the bedding.
...
Over the next two months, Bai Yu successively recorded all types of high-level Spirit Beasts in the Extreme North Land, including the Titan Snow Demon King.
When the last Spirit Beast was recorded, Bai Yu secretly exhaled.
Two years of busyness finally ended today. It was also fortunate that Sea Spirit Beasts were currently under the Sea God's radiation, making it impossible to record them.
Otherwise, given the vastness of the ocean, the types of Spirit Beasts within it would probably surpass all those on the entire continent combined.
However, Bai Yu wasn't too concerned about Sea Spirit Beasts. Because for the past two years, every time he passed by rivers, lakes, or ponds, Bai Yu would have Gu Yuena gather them, so he didn't have too few water-elemental spirit power routes in his possession.
He wouldn't confront the Sea God just for the Soul Convergence Seal now. Even if he won, Bai Yu wouldn't gain anything.
Moreover, he had already decided on how to deal with the Sea God.
"Phew, I'm leaving, Xue'er. Thank you for your help during this time. I'll come back to see you if I have the chance in the future."
Xue'er's body stiffened, and her eyes, usually calm as water, suddenly showed some panic. The constant commotion during this period had made her somewhat accustomed to it.
Now, being told to return to her previous lonely days, she actually felt so uncomfortable. Immediately, her lips parted slightly, and just as she was about to say something, she was interrupted by the Snow Empress beside her.
"Hey? Bai Yu, what about me? You only thanked Xue'er, I'm here too, can't you see me?"
"Although I didn't help much with gathering Spirit Beasts, but... but I also found you a lot of ingredients! How can you only say you'll come back to see Xue'er in the future and not see me?"