After Da Ming and Er Ming finished speaking, they turned their eyes to Xiao Tian, eager to know if he truly had a solution. Letting Sister Xiao Wu stay in human form might protect her for now, but it wasn't a long-term fix. Her lifespan was only about a hundred years in this form, and they didn't want to witness her aging and dying.
Xiao Tian pondered, then remembered the soul contract method the system had given him. Xiao Wu hadn't yet reached level 60 maturity and was technically still a soul beast, not a human. Could he use this method to form a contract with her? Originally, he had planned to use it later with A Yin, but now it seemed useful to share it openly for Da Ming and Er Ming's consideration.
If successful, Xiao Wu could hide in his spiritual space when endangered. If he faced a foe too strong, he could use the system's jade pendant or a shrinking technique to escape.
Xiao Tian explained the idea of the soul contract to Da Ming and Er Ming.
After a moment, Da Ming asked, "Is this method really feasible? Where did you learn it?"
Xiao Tian shook his head, "Just consider it my own idea. The soul contract method can work, but Xiao Wu has transformed into a human form now, so I'm not sure it will hold."
"Also, ordinary soul beasts usually need to be over ten thousand years old and wise enough to form contracts. I haven't contracted souls before."
It would depend on the choice Da Ming and Er Ming made.
"Brother, I'm willing to try!" Xiao Wu said eagerly.
Xiao Tian immediately shook his head, "No, Xiao Wu. After signing the soul contract, a soul beast's original body disappears. Unless they reach 100,000 years old, they can't transform back. At your current age, I'm not sure you can keep your body."
Xiao Wu smiled, "Brother, you don't understand. Though transformed, I'm still a 100,000-year-old soul beast at my core—the soul rings and bones in my body are that old. I don't think that conflicts with your concern about the age requirement."
"Besides, even if it fails, I won't disappear. I can stay inside your spiritual domain and cultivate back to 100,000 years. When you return, I can make any excuse to Rongrong and the others."
Curious about the soul contract, Xiao Wu hoped it could improve relationships between soul masters and soul beasts. Once contracted, even if a soul master died, the soul beast wouldn't perish. Xiao Tian added they could share a telepathic bond after signing.
Of course, this required mutual cooperation between the soul master and soul beast worlds—a decision to be made later. Though urgent matters delayed it for now, it gave Xiao Wu hope.
"Sister Xiao Wu!"
Da Ming and Er Ming felt some impulsiveness in Xiao Wu. "How about we help you form the soul contract with Xiao Tian? Didn't Xiao Tian say that after contracting, soul master and soul beast powers can transfer between each other? After signing, we can better protect you by your side."
Then the two looked at Xiao Tian, "Boy, what do you think? With assistance from our two hundred thousand-year-old soul beasts, your growth will be smoother. You just hit level 40, right? We can each grant you a suitable fourth soul ring."
Xiao Tian was caught off guard and asked hesitantly, "Don't you need to stay in the Star Dou Great Forest to guard it?"
Da Ming shook his head, "The forest is more complex than you think. We aren't the absolute rulers here, so guarding it isn't our duty. We both want Sister Xiao Wu to live safely."
Er Ming's tone buzzed, "Xiao Wu's mother ventured deeper to find her father and met misfortune. When we arrived, only Xiao Wu hiding in bushes remained. We should have accompanied Auntie to look for Uncle, but alas."
Da Ming added, "When Xiao Wu chose to enter the human world for revenge on Spirit Hall, we couldn't stop her despite worries. Whenever Xiao Wu was in danger, she fled to the Star Dou Great Forest for our protection—that was extra safety. But now that's no longer needed. If the soul contract works, we'd be glad to see it."
Xiao Wu recounted the incident and Xiao Tian's thoughts. The two beasts fell into deep thought, realizing the logic. With Bibi Dong's strength then, it was impossible she didn't find Xiao Wu hiding.
"Don't rush this. When you grow stronger, seek Bibi Dong's guidance. Auntie's soul should remain in her soul ring and bone. Reviving her is difficult but still possible."
Since Arou's death, Da Ming and Er Ming studied ways to resurrect her, gathering clues but needing more materials.
Xiao Tian silently welcomed the idea of a soul contract with Da Ming and Er Ming. Whether power-type Er Ming or agility-type Da Ming, both would fit well as additions to his Fifteenth soul rings.
"Brother, since Da Ming and Er Ming agree..." Xiao Wu nodded toward Xiao Tian.
It would indeed be safer. Da Ming and Er Ming could first stay inside Xiao Tian's spiritual space before later assuming suitable identities.
Xiao Tian nodded seriously, closed his eyes, and recalled the soul contract essentials. He recited the contract spell aloud:
"The soul and I are connected heart to heart. We treat each other as equals and support one another. The soul's power enters my soul ring. My will is as strong as the soul's. Heaven and earth bear witness; this pact lasts forever. Let us journey together and never betray each other."
Moments later, two soul-power-crafted contracts appeared before them. Xiao Tian touched his forehead with two fingers, imprinting two spiritual stamps onto the contracts.
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