The System Arrived Ten Thousand Years Early, and I Crushed Tang San

Hearing that Xiao Wu had been targeted by a Titled Douluo, Da Ming and Er Ming immediately grew tense.

"Sister Xiao Wu, why don't you stay here and stop going out this time? Your life is what matters most."

Neither Da Ming nor Er Ming wanted Xiao Wu to be put in danger.

"Xiao Tian, thank you for what you've done this time."

The two beasts sincerely expressed their gratitude to Xiao Tian.

They could tell that Xiao Tian's feelings for Sister Xiao Wu were genuine. If he had truly coveted Sister Xiao Wu's Soul Ring and Soul Bone, there would have been no need for him to give her that ring.

After all, Sister Xiao Wu's identity had long since been exposed!

"You two don't need to worry. I'm not in any danger for now, and I don't want to be separated from my brother either. Don't worry. You saw my brother's strength just now—he can protect me."

A resolute look appeared on Xiao Wu's face.

"No! We admit that Xiao Tian's strength has greatly exceeded our expectations, but he is still far too weak at the moment. He has no way to ensure your safety. At the very least, he needs to reach Soul Sage, and with that mysterious secret technique he used earlier, only then will he have the ability to contend against a Titled Douluo!"

The Soul Spirit Contract with Da Ming and Er Ming

After Da Ming and Er Ming finished speaking, they turned their gazes toward Xiao Tian. They wanted to know whether he truly had a way to solve this matter.

Having Sister Xiao Wu remain here could indeed ensure her safety, but it was not a long-term solution. Everyone would eventually die of old age. Now that Xiao Wu had taken human form, her lifespan was only around a hundred years. They did not want to watch her grow old and die before their eyes.

Xiao Tian pondered for a moment. Suddenly, he recalled the Soul Spirit contract method the system had given him. Xiao Wu had not yet reached Level 60 and entered the mature stage. In theory, she was still considered a Soul Beast rather than a human. Could he use this method to form a contract with her?

He had originally planned to use this method to contract with Ah Yin later on, but now, he could mention it and let Da Ming and Er Ming consider it as well.

If it truly worked, then whenever Xiao Wu encountered danger, she could hide in his Spiritual Space. And if he encountered an enemy he could not deal with, he could directly use the Jade Pendant given by the system to teleport away or use Shrink Ground into Inches to escape.

Xiao Tian then told Da Ming and Er Ming about his idea for a Soul Spirit Contract.

After a moment, Da Ming asked, "Is the method you mentioned really feasible? Where did you get it?"

Xiao Tian shook his head slightly. "Just treat it as something I came up with myself. The Soul Spirit Contract method is definitely feasible, but Xiao Wu has already taken human form, so I'm not entirely sure about that."

"Besides, forming a Soul Spirit Contract with a Soul Beast isn't that simple. Ordinary Soul Beasts need to be over ten thousand years old before they possess a certain degree of intelligence. So far, I haven't contracted with any Soul Spirits either..."

What Xiao Tian meant was that it depended on the choice Da Ming and Er Ming wished to make.

"Brother, I'm willing to try!"

However, Xiao Tian shook his head. "No, Xiao Wu. I already said that after forming a Soul Spirit Contract, the Soul Beast's physical body will disappear. Only when it has cultivated to one hundred thousand years can it form a body again. In your current state, I'm not sure whether you'll still retain your body afterward."

Xiao Wu smiled. "Brother, then you don't understand me well enough. Even though I've taken human form, I'm still a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in essence. The Soul Rings and Soul Bones in my body are also hundred-thousand-year ones. I don't think that conflicts with what you said about reaching one hundred thousand years."

"Besides, even if it really fails in the end, I won't disappear. I can stay in your Sea of Consciousness and cultivate back to one hundred thousand years, can't I? When the time comes, you can just make up any excuse for Rong Rong and the others."

Xiao Wu was also very curious about this Soul Spirit Contract. If it truly succeeded, perhaps it could help ease the relationship between Soul Masters and Soul Beasts in the future. After all, once a Soul Spirit Contract was formed, the Soul Beast would not die even if the Soul Master did.

Moreover, Xiao Tian had said that after forming the contract, they could achieve a certain degree of spiritual connection.

Of course, this would require both the Soul Master World and the Soul Beast World to produce someone capable of making decisions. There was no rush for that now, but it had at least allowed her to see some hope.

"Sister Xiao Wu!"

Da Ming and Er Ming both felt that Sister Xiao Wu was being somewhat impulsive. They said, "How about we form the Soul Spirit Contract with Xiao Tian in your place?

Didn't Xiao Tian say that after becoming his Soul Spirits, a Soul Master's and Soul Beast's abilities could be used by each other? And after forming the contract, the two of us can protect you better at your side."

As they spoke, Da Ming and Er Ming looked at Xiao Tian. "Kid, what do you think? With the help of two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts like us, your future growth will definitely be much smoother. And haven't you just broken through to Level 40? Either Er Ming or I can provide you with a suitable fourth Soul Ring."

Xiao Tian: ???

Xiao Tian was suddenly a little dumbfounded. He asked tentatively, "Don't you two need to remain behind to guard the Star Dou Great Forest?"

Da Ming shook his head. "The Star Dou Great Forest is far less simple than you imagine. In this forest, the two of us are not the absolute overlords, so there is no need for us to guard it. We only hope that Sister Xiao Wu can live safely!"

Er Ming said in his deep, buzzing voice, "That's right. Back then, Sister Xiao Wu's mother went deeper into the forest to search for Sister Xiao Wu's father and met with misfortune. When we arrived, we only found Sister Xiao Wu hiding in the grass. We should have accompanied Auntie to search for Uncle back then. Sigh..."

Da Ming said, "And back then, Sister Xiao Wu resolutely chose to enter the human world to seek revenge on that person from Spirit Hall. We could not stop her. Although we were worried, for the sake of the bigger picture, we would not choose to take human form.

When Sister Xiao Wu was in danger, she could flee to the Star Dou Great Forest, where the two of us had the strength to protect her. That was one layer of protection. But now, there is no need for that. If the Soul Spirit Contract you spoke of is real, we would be very willing to see it happen."

At this moment, Xiao Wu also told Da Ming and Er Ming about what had happened back then, as well as Xiao Tian's speculation. The two beasts immediately fell into thought again.

That did make some sense... With Bibi Dong's strength back then, it was impossible for her not to have noticed Xiao Wu hiding in the grass.

"Mm, there's no need to rush this matter. Once your strength reaches that level in the future, perhaps you can go and ask Bibi Dong for the truth. Auntie's soul should still be attached to the Soul Ring and Soul Bone. Reviving her may be difficult, but it isn't without hope!"

Ever since Ah Rou's death, Da Ming and Er Ming had not neglected to study how to revive her. They had made some progress, but they still needed to gather quite a few things.

Xiao Tian fell silent for a moment. Da Ming and Er Ming wanted to form Soul Spirit Contracts with him, and he was naturally more than willing. Whether it was the strength-focused Er Ming or the agility-focused Da Ming, both were highly suitable for providing Soul Rings to his Fifteen.

"Brother, since Da Ming and Er Ming are willing, then..."

Xiao Wu nodded at Xiao Tian.

This would indeed be much safer. At first, Da Ming and Er Ming could remain in Xiao Tian's Spiritual Space, and later, they could arrange suitable identities for them.

Xiao Tian nodded heavily. Then he looked at Da Ming and Er Ming, closed his eyes, recalled the essentials of forming a Soul Spirit Contract, and began chanting the contract incantation.

"Souls bound to me, our hearts joined as one. Equal in all things, guarding and aiding each other. Spirit power, enter my Soul Rings. My will, steadfast with the spirit. Heaven and earth bear witness, this contract shall endure forever. We shall journey together, never betraying one another..."

The next moment, two contracts formed from soul power appeared before them. Xiao Tian pressed two fingers of his right hand against his forehead, and two Spiritual Imprints appeared within the contracts.

Tenderness Beyond Control

Da Ming and Er Ming followed suit, each leaving a Spiritual Imprint upon their respective contracts.

Thus, the contract was complete!

Da Ming and Er Ming's enormous bodies suddenly shrank and floated onto Xiao Wu's left and right shoulders.

Xiao Tian: ???

"Wow, Da Ming, Er Ming, you two look so cute like this!"

Xiao Wu said excitedly, reaching out to stroke their heads.

Xiao Tian did not mind it either. Looking at Da Ming and Er Ming in their current forms, they felt somewhat like dolls.

"You two aren't choosing to take human form?"

In response to Xiao Tian's question, Da Ming said, "Not for now. Taking human form would instead affect our movements. Besides, unless there is a crisis, the two of us generally won't appear anyway. This form is just right."

"Hehe, yeah. I never dreamed I could become this small. It feels novel, and it's not bad."

The two of them clearly had much better attitudes toward Xiao Tian now. Through their partial spiritual connection, they could both sense that Xiao Tian's feelings for Xiao Wu were completely sincere.

And because the two had become Xiao Tian's Soul Spirits, their original bodies disappeared, leaving behind two hundred-thousand-year Soul Bones before them.

Titan Giant Ape Left Arm Soul Bone!

Sky Blue Bull Python Right Arm Soul Bone!

The two Soul Bones slowly floated toward Xiao Tian. Xiao Tian was silent for a moment, forcibly resisting the temptation of the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones. With a wave of his right hand, the two Soul Bones floated before Xiao Wu.

"Xiao Wu, these are Da Ming and Er Ming's Soul Bones. You should take them."

He was already extremely satisfied that the two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, Da Ming and Er Ming, had become his Soul Spirits. He could not covet these two Soul Bones as well; that would be far too greedy. These two Soul Bones should rightfully belong to Xiao Wu.

Da Ming and Er Ming looked at Xiao Tian in surprise, and a trace of admiration appeared in their eyes.

They both knew just how tempting Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones were to Soul Masters, yet Xiao Tian could restrain that desire so well. Is this what it means to be a Sword Cultivator?

Xiao Wu smiled and accepted the two Soul Bones, but she did not keep them. Instead, she walked over to Xiao Tian, placed them in his hands, and said gently, "Brother, you know that before I reach the mature stage—before I completely become human—I can't absorb Soul Bones."

"Then you can wait until you—"

Xiao Wu placed a finger against Xiao Tian's lips, preventing him from finishing. She continued, "Brother, I know what you want to say, but you should know that Soul Rings and Soul Bones are most effective when used as a set. Besides, only if you become stronger can you protect me better~~"

Xiao Tian's heart trembled violently. Looking into Xiao Wu's gentle, watery eyes, he could not help but kiss her lips.

"Mmm... mmm—"

Da Ming and Er Ming: ???

Xiao Wu had not expected Xiao Tian to suddenly kiss her. The two Soul Bones in her hands immediately fell to the ground. She instinctively struggled symbolically for a moment, while a blush gradually spread across her face.

Da Ming and Er Ming were still here! This was so embarrassing!

Yet no matter how Xiao Wu slapped Xiao Tian's chest, Xiao Tian remained unmoved. He even wrapped his arms around her waist and held her tightly.

Gradually, Xiao Wu began to match Xiao Tian's rhythm, and the two became immersed in their passionate kiss.

Da Ming and Er Ming floated in the air with their backs turned toward Xiao Wu and Xiao Tian. The two exchanged glances.

"Big Brother, isn't Xiao Tian Sister Xiao Wu's human brother?"

"Mm... they aren't related by blood. Besides, can't you see Sister Xiao Wu's feelings for Xiao Tian? And we have a slight spiritual connection with Xiao Tian too. This isn't all that surprising."

Several minutes later, Xiao Tian and Xiao Wu finally released each other.

Suddenly remembering that Da Ming and Er Ming were still there, Xiao Wu's already flushed cheeks became even more crimson.

"Brother, look at you. There are still people here!"

Xiao Wu said shyly.

"We didn't see anything!"

The two said in unison.

This made Xiao Wu so embarrassed that she directly buried her head in Xiao Tian's chest.

"Oh, right, Xiao Tian, have you decided which of us will provide your fourth Soul Ring?"

Da Ming very decisively changed the subject.

Xiao Tian picked up the two Soul Bones from the ground, then said without hesitation, "Mm. I want my fourth soul skill to be related to increasing attack speed."

Da Ming said calmly, "Then I'll provide your fourth Soul Ring. I took a look, and your first three Soul Rings are all Thousand Year Soul Rings. This fourth Soul Ring may very well become a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring."

"Regarding Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings, I need to explain something to you. Aside from the difference in pressure on the body between Thousand Year Soul Rings and Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings, Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings also come with a mental attack."

"The Soul Rings produced by dead Ten Thousand Year Soul Beasts contain attacks formed from the resentment they held in life. Generally speaking, only Soul Kings can withstand them. But because you cultivate Sword Intent, your Mental Power seems to be quite strong as well."

"Of course, since this fourth Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring will be bestowed by us, there will be no resentment attack. You can rest assured about that."

However, Xiao Tian merely nodded calmly, as though he had long known about this concept. This surprised Da Ming somewhat, but considering Xiao Tian's mysterious nature, he found it normal.

Even though they had formed an Equal Soul Spirit Contract with Xiao Tian and possessed some spiritual connection, that did not mean Da Ming knew everything Xiao Tian thought, nor could Xiao Tian know everything Da Ming thought. Otherwise, it would be rather terrifying—there would be no privacy at all.

Da Ming then entered Xiao Tian's Spiritual Space. Xiao Tian sat cross-legged on the ground, and a Thousand Year Soul Ring slowly appeared around his body.

However, it did not end there. As time passed, the purple grew deeper and deeper, beginning to transform into a black Soul Ring.

In the end, Xiao Tian's fourth Soul Ring settled at just over ten thousand years.

Because of the special nature of Soul Spirits, the Soul Rings they bestowed did not increase a Soul Master's level as much as normal Soul Rings. Thus, after absorbing his fourth Soul Ring, Xiao Tian had only reached Level 41! (Don't rush to criticize.)

Xiao Tian was not too surprised by this result. When the system gave him this Equal Soul Spirit Contract, which differed from the original story, it had included a note about it.

Moreover, Xiao Tian remembered that ten thousand years later, when Huo Yuhao had already become a Soul Sage, after the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass added a Soul Ring to his Second Martial Soul, he obtained a powerful soul skill but no obvious increase in Soul Power!

However, Xiao Tian felt this was understandable. Once a Soul Beast became a Soul Spirit, it was not strictly dead. It was already no easy matter for the Soul Spirit to use its own energy to add a Soul Ring to a Soul Master and grant them a soul skill. Using that energy to increase the Soul Master's level as well would be even more difficult!

The Drawbacks of Contracting Soul Spirits and the Solution

"Eh, strange. Why didn't your level increase much even though I gave you a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring? That's too strange, isn't it?"

Da Ming was somewhat puzzled.

Xiao Tian voiced his own guess. "This should be one of the limitations brought by contracting Soul Spirits. After all, when you become Soul Spirits, you haven't died. It's understandable that a Soul Master who obtains a Soul Ring can't greatly increase their level. After all, if the Soul Spirit Contract has benefits, it must also have drawbacks."