Slovic's eyes lit up, and he excitedly pounced on Qin Xiao.
"Master, are you going back too?"
"Yes, this is really strange. The dragon bone we collected has already merged with the other party's authority."
There must be a reason for this; I'm really itching to find out when I get back.
Qin Xiao casually replied, but Slovic didn't think that much about it. Instead, she had the illusion of taking her man back to her parents' home.
Ilya asked curiously, "Master, those dragon bones are demigod level. Wouldn't it be dangerous for us to go and investigate them rashly?"
Qin Xiao shook his head. "I've also considered this issue, but the other party has been dead for so long..."
Moreover, they had been active in that secret realm before, and had killed all the cultists, proving that there were no big fish left there.
The main purpose of this trip back is to search for clues in the secret realm and, incidentally, to consult the records of the Xiaoqi royal family for any possible leads.
At this point, Slovic interjected, "The royal family does have quite a few books, but basically no one cares about them. I'll take the master to see them later."
Qin Xiao smiled and pinched the other person's cheek.
"Master, you're already at the Platinum rank. What new beast contract are you planning to make?"
Bai Ling asked with great interest, showing some curiosity about her new companion.
Qin Xiao was taken aback; he hadn't really thought about this question carefully.
But since we've already come this far, let's just make a plan.
"We currently have two contract slots. It's said that the university league will reward you with a beast tamer. Let's reserve one slot and see how it goes."
As for the second spot, I do have an idea, but I don't know if they'll agree, or even if it'll be feasible.
As Qin Xiao finished speaking, he waved his hand, and a long sword appeared.
"Huh! Is that Sister Yunyun?" Bai Ling's eyes widened.
Yun Yun's figure materialized, appearing somewhat thinner than before.
Yun Yun looked at Qin Xiao with a mournful expression, her face showing some dissatisfaction.
"I thought you had forgotten me, but I still need to recuperate for a hundred years, so I won't be able to help you."
Qin Xiao felt a little guilty and scratched his cheek. "How could that be? If you hadn't blocked that punch, I would have been blown to bits on the spot. I remember your kindness."
"So your idea of remembering me is to just leave me aside and ignore me? Do you still remember what you promised me?"
Qin Xiao was even more embarrassed. "I remember, I remember. We didn't have many resources before, but we do now."
Qin Xiao took out a transcendent-grade spirit crystal. "Here, you decide. How many do you want?"
Yun Yun's expression improved considerably upon seeing the spirit crystal. She had initially thought the other party was reluctant to part with such a high-grade spirit crystal, but it seemed she had misunderstood him.
With a flick of her sleeve, Yun Yun sent ten spirit crystals vanishing. "I'll take ten for you, but you'll have to find me some spirit materials. The sword was damaged this time, and the recovery is too slow."
Qin Xiao naturally had no objections. He divided the remaining spirit crystals into five for each of his beasts and gave the rest to Jianmu.
After all, Jianmu still has high-level power fruits growing on it, so he can keep a few dozen diamond-grade spirit crystals for future use.
It was the speed at which Jianmu absorbed spirit crystals that was giving Qin Xiao a headache, as his own cultivation level was not increasing.
The absorption rate of these extraordinary spirit crystals was estimated to be one every two or three days, which made his eyelids twitch.
However, at this stage, it is quite normal to obtain treasures that are far beyond his level, and it is either impossible to raise them or even be able to afford to raise them.
"What are your requirements for that spiritual material?" Qin Xiao asked.
Yun Yun pondered for a moment, "I don't know what people call you in this world, but the general attributes should be similar."
I need spiritual materials related to metals, as well as items that can heal injuries to the soul.
Qin Xiao nodded, indicating that he understood. "I will find a way to collect them."
"You heard what I just said. Would you like to give my suggestion a try?"
Yun Yun's expression stiffened. "I... I am just a sword, without even a physical form, so I can't... do you still want to form a contract with me?"
Qin Xiao's eye twitched. So, in your heart, I only contracted beasts for... that purpose, right?
"You're overthinking it. I'm just inviting you to be my partner through thick and thin, to grow and fight together."
"So, do companions who are bound by life and death have to do such things?" Yun Yun persisted, continuing to press the matter.
Qin Xiao's expression was somewhat strained, mainly because this matter was indeed difficult to explain.
As his tamed beasts, they all voluntarily entered into a contract with him.
However, since this is done after the contract has been signed, it is difficult to determine whether the other party's thoughts will change because of the contract.
"Sister Yunyun is wrong. Doing lovemaking with your master is all voluntary. You can choose not to accept it."
Actually, once you form a contract to become a beast tamer, it won't force you to change your mind; you can refuse if you don't want to.
In such matters, mutual affection is more important than loyalty and trust; they are not the same as being lovers or romantic partners.
Yun Yun looked at Bai Ling who was speaking, and after a long while nodded, "I believe you are acting out of love."
After all, he helped you and took care of you when you were at your weakest, giving you the opportunity to change your destiny.
It's understandable that you fall in love with him, but can you guarantee that all the beast tamers are willing and happy to do so?
Ilya was already somewhat unhappy with what she was hearing, and upon hearing this, she took another step forward.
"Don't judge others by your own standards, at least not me. He is my master, and also my lover."
I don't think there's anything wrong with this kind of contractual relationship developing like this. If you're willing to join...
I might even force you to give yourself up. You'd better think it through; we don't need partners who don't fit in.
As a former tribal queen, Ilya's ideas were clearly more radical.
Offering loyalty to one's master and dedicating oneself wholeheartedly is the healthy power structure needed by a king or god.
If loyalty is not absolute, then it is absolutely disloyal.
Perhaps that's the idea.
"The power of faith emanating from Sister Ilya is so strong!" Slovic exclaimed, drawing out a thick, pure white thread from Ilya's body with an expression of amazement.
Upon seeing this, Bai Ling immediately asked, "What about me? What about me? Don't I? I admire my master very much too!"
Slovic looked at Bai Ling and shook his head. "Ling'er, you don't have that. Your mindset is different from Sister Ilya's."
Ling'er looked dejected and leaned pitifully against Qin Xiao. "Master, I admire you the most. I will definitely be able to produce faith for you!"
Qin Xiao's lips twitched, and he pressed Bai Ling's little head down. "Ling'er, you should just give up. You can just be your clever little cutie."
"Alright, any further and we'll stray too far from the point. Admittedly, you have some truth to it; these things might change depending on the contract."
However, I don't want to deny this situation. No matter what they were like in the past, they will belong to me now, and can only belong to me.
Perhaps I had another purpose in choosing my tamed beasts, otherwise they wouldn't all be female.
But so what? At least they made their own choice to contract with me, and they are willing to entrust their future to me.
Now, it's your turn. Are you willing to accept my contract? If not, I won't do anything to you, so don't worry too much.
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