Kong Mingan was somewhat surprised; he paused, looking at Gu Yue to confirm, "Are you sure?"
"I'm sure."
Gu Yue answered without hesitation.
No matter the cost, she had to protect the Spirit Beast race. This was a responsibility she should have taken on long ago; now, it was merely making amends.
Kong Mingan nodded, saying no more.
He raised his hand, and the shimmering silver spirit ring beside him appeared.
This was not his original "Spiritual Pivot" but a projection of the "Divine Kingdom of Order."
Although the "Divine Kingdom of Order" could be carried with him, it was not as practical as placing it outside the plane to absorb universal Energy.
Remote connection did not affect its use, and even if something unexpected happened, he could recall the "Divine Kingdom of Order" at any time, so there was basically no difference between it being a projection or not.
Gu Yue's gaze was drawn to the silver spirit ring. Her innate talent allowed her to vaguely glimpse the essence of this spirit ring.
It did not exist independently but was a projection cast by something.
Instinctively, her Soul followed a certain connection to trace back, and her consciousness was pulled upward. At a certain moment, she saw a special space suspended in the universe.
A colossal silver tree that reached the heavens and earth stood within it, with vast rivers of data flowing among its branches and leaves. Around the giant tree, a large halo emitting a soft silver radiance encircled it.
The scene was clearly displayed, but in the next moment, an unimaginably vast torrent of information surged along her probing consciousness.
Like a pouring galaxy, the massive information flow instantly rushed into her mind.
"Hmm."
Gu Yue grunted, instinctively severing the connection of perception. Her consciousness wavered for a moment, then quickly returned to clarity.
She looked at Kong Mingan with surprise and uncertainty, unable to help but ask, "Just now... what was that?"
Kong Mingan's expression was calm: "It's nothing more than my spirit ring."
Gu Yue's pupils constricted slightly.
What a joke! That was a spirit ring? What kind of spirit ring looks like that!
Gu Yue frowned slightly, feeling that Kong Mingan was not telling her the truth, but was perfunctory.
Kong Mingan did not explain. He began to silently mobilize the power of the "Spiritual Pivot" and the "tree of billions of silver radiance" within the "Divine Kingdom of Order," preparing to forge the contract, while also pondering everything that had just happened.
Clearly, a direct rush of information torrent had a greatly reduced effect on those of Divine Rank, like Young Miss Dragon King.
However, it was still very effective for bullying weaker opponents.
A moment later, a contract emitting a faint silver glow condensed into shape. Kong Mingan pushed it towards Gu Yue.
Gu Yue took the contract. This time, she examined it with extreme care, scrutinizing every word and sentence.
After a long while, she put down the contract, her eyes calm.
The content of this contract was very simple and direct. The core was that she would exchange everything she possessed for Kong Mingan's future protection of the Star Dou Great Forest.
It was identical to the one with the Snow Empress, so simple that there were almost no textual traps.
Gu Yue was silent for a moment, then spoke again: "Add one more clause."
"What?"
Gu Yue looked up, her eyes fixed on Kong Mingan, and said word by word, "Add another clause, the content of which is:
"'No matter who asks about the content of the contract between you and me, you must tell him that what we signed is a normal, equal cooperation contract.'"
"'Especially to Qiu'er, you are not allowed to reveal any details to her.'"
This was her request, her last insistence.
No matter what, she did not want others, especially Qiu'er, who had always admired and relied on her, to know about this. If Qiu'er knew that the Lord Sister she revered, who was high above, would even sell her body and Soul to achieve her goals, she would surely be very disappointed.
Gu Yue's eyes dimmed somewhat, and her hands on her skirt unconsciously tightened slightly.
Kong Mingan paused.
That's it?
He nodded: "Okay."
He raised his hand and modified the contract as requested.
Gu Yue took the revised contract and meticulously reviewed it again. After confirming it was correct, she signed her name on the contract, and Kong Mingan also signed his.
Immediately, the contract split into two streams of light, each disappearing into their foreheads. At the same time, an invisible sense of restraint naturally formed.
Gu Yue's eyes were calm, yet somewhat vacant, carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible sense of resignation.
Kong Mingan did not notice, merely smiling as he extended his hand: "Happy cooperation."
Gu Yue silently looked at his outstretched hand, instinctively frowning slightly.
But thinking of the already signed contract, and knowing that everything about her now belonged to the other party, she took a deep breath, then extended her hand and, somewhat stiffly, shook his hand.
Just consider it adapting in advance, Gu Yue thought to herself.
Anyway, there would probably be worse things to come.
She withdrew her hand, then quickly stood up: "Then I'll return to the Star Dou Great Forest for now to arrange follow-up matters."
"No rush."
Kong Mingan raised his hand, interrupting Gu Yue's movement, "First, cooperate with me for a test."
He had originally intended to go and catch the escaped Ice Empress, but he had just received news that the Ice Empress had gone directly to the Extreme North Land to find the Snow Empress, on the pretext of taking the Snow Empress to "Cultivate" in the "Divine Kingdom of Order."
Kong Mingan felt a bit helpless and could only temporarily give up.
The Ice Empress was like this: her mouth was hard, her body was soft, and she ran away quickly if hugged.
And since he couldn't catch the Ice Empress for now, he might as well "familiarize" himself with this newly contracted Young Miss Dragon King. After all, he was quite fond of Young Miss Dragon King's body.
Hmm... the kind of fond that wanted to thoroughly dissect it.
Upon hearing Kong Mingan's words, Gu Yue's body stiffened slightly. She instinctively clenched her hands, and the power within her almost instinctively wanted to resist.
But a moment later, she forcibly calmed her surging emotions, uttering a single word in a stiff tone: "...Okay."
Just consider it being bitten by a dog. For the sake of the Spirit Beast race, it was merely a body, and it was worth it.
Besides, what could a mere human, no matter how special, who wasn't even a Divinity, do to her? She figured it would be over in just a moment.
"Alright then, let's go."
Kong Mingan stood up and walked out. Gu Yue silently followed.
The two left the room one after another, and outside the door, Wang Dong'er and Qiu'er, who had been waiting silently, immediately looked over.
Wang Dong'er quickly said, "President."
Kong Mingan nodded at her.
Qiu'er, beside her, looked eagerly at Gu Yue, about to speak, but Gu Yue avoided her gaze, looking straight ahead, as if she didn't exist.
"Lord Sister?" Qiu'er couldn't help but call out.
Gu Yue still ignored her, merely silently following Kong Mingan's pace, her figure quickly disappearing around the corridor corner.
Qiu'er stood still, her expression instantly becoming tense.
Something must have happened!
She recalled Gu Yue's unusual attitude just now: silence, avoidance, and even a hint of determination.
Qiu'er pursed her lips tightly, a hint of apprehension flashing in her eyes.
What exactly did Lord Sister and that person talk about?
(End of Chapter)
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