Tang San Signs the Demon Contract, His Whole Being Is Drained (Seeking Collection, Seeking Recommendation!)

Early the next morning, just as the sun rose.

Old Jack knocked on Gu Xuan's door.

"Gu Xuan, it's getting late. We should go for the Spirit Awakening."

Hearing the voice, Gu Xuan opened the door.

Outside stood two figures, one old and one young.

The one in front was Village Chief Old Jack.

Standing beside him was Tang San.

"Grandpa Jack."

Gu Xuan dipped his head slightly in greeting.

According to the memories in his mind, the original owner knew Tang San.

However, their relationship had not been very good.

Though they lived next door to each other, they had barely exchanged a few words.

Judging by the looks of it, Tang San had just come out as well.

Old Jack nodded, then led Gu Xuan and Tang San to the Spirit Hall in the center of the village.

It was a very ordinary wooden house.

A young man stood inside the Spirit Hall.

He looked to be in his twenties, with sword-like brows, bright eyes, and a rather handsome face.

He wore a fitted white outfit and a black cloak draped over his back. At the center of his chest was a fist-sized character for spirit.

This was the standard attire of Spirit Hall personnel.

The children around them all studied this Spirit Hall deacon with great curiosity.

Only Gu Xuan could not help but laugh inwardly.

This should be the legendary Blind Douluo, Su Yuntao.

He couldn't even see such a massive hammer. No wonder he had earned that nickname.

"Greetings, esteemed Battle Spirit Master. We'll have to trouble you this time."

Old Jack respectfully bowed to Su Yuntao.

A faint pride showed between the latter's brows. He gave a perfunctory little bow in return.

"I don't have much time. Let's begin now."

After giving a few more instructions, Old Jack left.

Only Su Yuntao and the eight children preparing for their Spirit Awakening remained in the room.

Su Yuntao gave them a brief glance before introducing himself.

"My name is Su Yuntao, a level twenty-six Soul Grandmaster!"

"Now, I will awaken each of your spirits one by one."

"Children, line up."

As he spoke, Su Yuntao opened the bundle on a nearby table and took out two items.

Six pitch-black round stones and a shining Blue Crystal Ball.

He arranged the six black stones into a hexagon on the ground, then signaled for the first child on the right to stand inside it.

Tang San stood second from the end.

Gu Xuan stood at the very end.

Thus, the two of them were next to each other.

Everyone's gaze fell on the first child.

Tang San and Gu Xuan were no exception.

However, seemingly by accident, the latter brushed Tang San's right leg with his left hand.

The only requirement for signing the Demon Contract was physical contact.

At that moment, Gu Xuan silently summoned the system in his mind.

"System, have Tang San sign a contract with the demon!"

Ding!

Contract signing in progress. Estimated time: one minute. Please wait, Host.

Hearing the familiar, pleasant female voice in his mind, Gu Xuan finally relaxed and looked up at Su Yuntao.

"Lone Wolf, possess me!"

He gave a low shout.

A faint strand of azure light first emerged from the center of his brow, traveling upward along his forehead and into his hair bun.

After Martial Soul Possession, two rings—one white and one yellow—rose from beneath his feet.

They then spiraled upward.

After a brief pause, Su Yuntao rapidly clapped his hands.

Six faint green lights shot into the six black stones on the ground.

At once, a hazy golden glow radiated from the six stones.

It gradually formed a pale golden barrier that enveloped the child from before.

"Hold out your right hand."

Su Yuntao fixed his eerie green eyes on the boy and issued the command sternly.

The boy subconsciously held out his right hand.

Immediately, all the light particles surged forth.

The next second, a sickle appeared in his palm.

"Martial Soul: Sickle. A Weapon Spirit!"

Su Yuntao then held the Blue Crystal Ball before him, signaling for him to place his right hand on it.

A few breaths later, Su Yuntao shook his head in disappointment.

"No soul power. Next!"

The first child stepped down, and the second child walked up.

Ding!

Tang San has successfully signed the Demon Contract!

The contract consumes one year of Tang San's lifespan!

Congratulations to the host for completing the Newbie Task!

Task rewards:

1. Split Tang San's Innate Full Soul Power equally! (Already distributed. The host's Innate Soul Power is now five points.)

2. The host's Martial Soul will be upgraded from an ordinary sickle to the Scythe of Shadows! (The reward will be distributed after the host completes Spirit Awakening.)

At that moment, the system's pleasant voice echoed in Gu Xuan's mind once more.

The instant the voice faded, Tang San beside him suddenly felt dizzy and disoriented.

He nearly collapsed onto Gu Xuan.

Only by forcibly circulating the Mysterious Heaven Skill did Tang San's condition improve somewhat.

Yet the sudden discomfort still made his heart tremble.

Could it be that I'd trained too hard these past few days and my body couldn't take it anymore?

Fine beads of sweat seeped from Tang San's forehead. He felt as though his body had been hollowed out.

His entire body had grown somewhat weak.

Yet this was precisely the crucial moment of Spirit Awakening.

Tang San could only grit his teeth and endure it.

He never would have imagined that the culprit behind his miserable state—

was standing right beside him at that very moment, calmly watching Su Yuntao as though he knew nothing at all.

Fortunately, Gu Xuan had received professional training.

His expression management was excellent.

Naturally, he had noticed Tang San's expression just now, as if his kidneys had failed him.

Not laughing while pretending to know nothing was honestly quite painful to hold back.

In that short span of time, two more people completed their Spirit Awakening.

Without exception, they all had Waste Spirits with no soul power.

Su Yuntao continued.

"Blue Silver Grass. Waste Spirit. No soul power. Next!"

"Chrysanthemum. Waste Spirit. No soul power. Next!"

"Shovel. Weapon Spirit. No soul power. Next!"

"Toad. Beast Spirit. No soul power. Next!"

After only a few minutes, Tang San and Gu Xuan were the only ones left who had yet to undergo Spirit Awakening.

A hint of exhaustion appeared on Su Yuntao's face.

The continuous Spirit Awakenings had consumed a considerable amount of his soul power.

When it was Tang San's turn, though his body was still weak, he forced himself to step forward and stand among the six black stones.

As Su Yuntao injected six streams of Spirit Power, the pale golden light lit up once more.

The warmth made his entire body feel comfortable.

The discomfort from earlier also eased considerably.

Su Yuntao's eyes suddenly lit up.

Within the golden barrier, more golden specks of light appeared than with any of the previous children.

He could not help but feel a little expectant.

However, when the Blue Silver Grass sprouted from Tang San's right palm, Su Yuntao was instantly speechless.

Fucking Blue Silver Grass again?

He then held the blue crystal ball out in front of Tang San.

Whoosh—!

After a brief flicker of blue light, surprise flashed across Su Yuntao's face.

"Level Five Spirit Power!"

"What a pity. It's a Waste Spirit!"

"Next!"

Su Yuntao gently shook his head, then turned his gaze to the last child.

It was Gu Xuan!