"What about a life contract, and what about a death contract?"
"A life contract is like the one between Xuan Huizi and Lu Zhi. If the master wishes, the contract can be terminated, and the pet can still live even if the master dies. However, a life contract has little binding force on the pet. If the pet's magic power is higher than the master, it can easily turn against the master, or even exchange status to enslave the master. A death contract is much more overbearing. Once the contract is made, it cannot be dissolved. The suppression power of a death contract is very strong. The master can turn the pet into ashes with a single thought. It is impossible for the pet to retaliate, and if the master dies, the pet will die with it. In the past, when people in the cultivation world obtained rare bloodline beasts, they mostly chose death contracts to prevent the beasts from being taken away or rebellion against their masters."
Qingshan pondered for a moment and said, "Let's make a life contract! If the Insect King becomes a demon like Green Branch in the future, he could live for hundreds of years. I'm a mortal with a lifespan of only a hundred years at most. It would be a shame to let him die with me."
Tuanzi agreed and began to chant. A moment later, a light green character flew out from Qingshan's left wrist. It was a small seal-script character for "Qie" and sank into Hongchan's head.
Hong Chan was stunned for a moment, feeling something in her mind. She looked at the woman in front of her again. She was different from before. She felt very close to her and a little in awe of her.
The feeling of awe is very unfamiliar to the red cicada. It was born different. It was domineering in the mountains and forests and no insect dared to go against it. It was used to being arrogant and domineering. This was the first time it experienced this feeling in its life. It was very novel.
Ruyi's baby voice rang out, "Shanshan, the contract is completed. From now on, it can enter the space."
Except for Qingshan, any living creature that can breathe cannot enter the medicine bracelet. The spirit pet has formed a contract with Qingshan, and the medicine bracelet regards it as a part of Qingshan, so it can also enter the space.
Hongchan heard Ruyi's voice and flew into the air with a buzz. He looked left and right, wondering where the sound came from. Qingshan found its panicked look funny and with a thought, he took Hongchan into the space.
Ruyi sat on a bamboo chair in the space. Seeing Qingshan leading Hongchan in, she quickly ran over to see her new recruit. Hongchan was completely stunned. Just a moment ago, she had been in the room, how could the environment change so quickly? This place was filled with abundant spiritual energy, making her feel refreshed. Could it be a fairyland?
"W-What is this place?"
Qingshan and Ruyi looked at each other and laughed. They didn't expect that Hongchan acted so domineering and arrogant, quacked like a big goose, but spoke in a loli voice, soft and cute, which was a big contrast.
"You are now in space, a space of your choice."
Ruyi puffed out her chest and said proudly, "You are Shanshan's pet, so you are my little brother. As long as you listen to me, I will protect you and share the fruits Shanshan grows with you. How about that?"
The red cicadas "buzzed" and hovered in the air, looking at Ruyi and then at the green mountains:
"Y-you can hear me?"
Ruyi finally got to show off his power as a big brother, and he put his hands on his hips in a cocky manner:
"Of course, I already told you that you are Shanshan's pet. How can Shanshan lead you if he doesn't understand you? You're stupid!"
Qingshan stroked Ruyi's fluffy hair and said to Hongchan, "If you follow me, you'll have to live in the city. The environment can't compare to Shisun Mountain. But fortunately, there's this space where you can stay most of the time. The spiritual energy in this space is abundant, and it's probably more suitable for your advancement than in the mountains. By the way, do you have a name?"
Hongchan thought he'd have to follow Qingshan to suffer in a human city filled with exhaust fumes and smog, but who knew things would take a dramatic turn. He'd actually be able to cultivate in such a wonderful place. How could such a big opportunity have fallen on his head? If he'd known the benefits of following Qingshan were so numerous, why would he have resisted? How much better it would have been to have just given in from the start!
"Master, I have a name. The bugs in the mountains all call me 'King'!"
Before Qingshan could speak, Ruyi stopped working and pouted:
"What big king, little king? Shanshan and I won't call you the big king. Calling you the big turtle is more appropriate!"
After saying this, he found it funny and giggled, covering his mouth. Qingshan's face was full of black lines. This Ruyi was a little too excited today.
"Calling you the King is indeed inappropriate. Let's change it!"
"Then-then I'll call you 'Beauty'!"
"Puff!" This time not only Ruyi, but even Qingshan couldn't stand it: You have a hard face, how can you look beautiful?
"You look bright red, very festive, so why not just call me 'Red Lantern'?"
Ruyi clapped her hands and cheered, while Hongchan was a little dissatisfied, her loli voice full of grievance (??ˇ?ˇ??):
"No, Master, I want to call you 'Beauty'—'Red Light' doesn't sound good—!"
Qingshan refused to budge: "No, my dad said that once a name is chosen, it cannot be changed. If it is changed, the fortune will change. I am still called Qingshan, who can I blame? Your name has left my mouth and entered your ears, so it is settled, and your name is Hongdeng!"
(Chen Jianguo: My dear, why does Dad feel like you have some resentment?)
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