Contract

It thought for a moment, then spoke. "Wait a second!"

After speaking, it drew through the air with a short toe. A spatial rift appeared. It immediately stuck its head inside to take a look, then reached in with its hand and rummaged around. After a long while, it reappeared holding something like a secret manual.

"This is it!"

That series of movements left Shen Ranxi dumbfounded. Sh-shattering the void?!

With skills like that, what the hell were you afraid of?!

"Senior, what was that?" Fei Ya carefully examined her eyes. There was no greed within them, only envy and surprise. Satisfied, it nodded inwardly.

As an Auspicious Beast, it could naturally tell whether the Aura on someone was good or evil. What had just happened was both a test and a warning.

A small warning not to make any unnecessary moves!

Fortunately, her reaction satisfied it greatly.

"This is my Companion Space. There is a cave dwelling inside, containing all my belongings."

Chaojue casually brought it up. "You came to this world alone. Isn't it a little lonely?" Its eyes were Staring Intently at her.

Shen Ranxi found it strange. Why did this fellow suddenly care whether she was lonely? What was it trying to do?!

Just as she was about to answer, "Not lonely. I met a very good Teacher and Companion," she noticed Fei Ya's eyes. They were filled with a yearning to leave.

Could this fellow be... She immediately changed her tune. "Yes, Senior. It is indeed a little lonely."

Feifei's eyes lit up. It gave a light cough and said with great reluctance, "Then this Auspicious Beast can graciously accompany you. I can even give you some guidance."

A sly smile curved Shen Ranxi's lips. This happened to coincide with what she had in mind, but a deal was no deal when one side came begging.

Feigning difficulty, Shen Ranxi said, "Senior, you are an Auspicious Beast. How could I possibly take you out? I have no way to protect you either. The moment you leave, people will treat you as a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. Forget protecting you—even I would be killed."

"It's fine. I have a way to solve that, and I can also find ways to improve your strength!" Fei Ya held the secret manual high and lifted its head proudly.

Fei Ya said, "This is it—the Contract Law. It can allow us to form an Equal Contract, concealing my Aura. As long as I don't speak, no one will notice."

It did not know which fool had offered this tribute. It had only glanced at it before tossing it into its space, yet it was actually useful today. If it ever returned, it would definitely have to thank that person properly.

Shen Ranxi said, "Lord Fei Ya, I truly cannot accept this. You are an Auspicious Beast, and the risk is far too great."

Fei Ya immediately revealed its trump card. It knew humans valued benefits highly. To make this little one agree, shedding a little blood was only proper.

"After signing an Equal Contract, you will be able to use my Companion Space. It is rich in spiritual energy and can grow countless spiritual herbs and fruits. Besides, I can find treasures. My clan has an extraordinarily sharp perception of treasures." Pride was practically overflowing from its Eyes.

Shen Ranxi had already been deeply tempted by the first part. By the time she heard the rest, she could not help but Jumped Up.

Suppressing the curve at the Corner of Mouth, she stepped forward and declared righteously, "Senior Fei Ya, I think it is far too cruel to leave you alone in the forest. You should eat the best food and see the wonders outside. This place is far too unfair to you."

Feifei nodded in agreement. "Exactly! This lousy place has no Delicious Food and nothing fun. It's boring beyond belief." With that, it pouted miserably.

Shen Ranxi softened a little as well. At worst, she would cheat it a little less in the future.

A chill ran down Fei Ya's back.

The two began the contract. Fei Ya opened the secret manual and memorized the incantation, while each of them took a drop of Heart Blood.

Was this fellow really reliable? Why was it still learning on the spot?

Fei Ya closed its eyes and muttered under its breath. Shen Ranxi could not understand the words, but a mysterious purple formation with intricate patterns began appearing beneath their feet, radiating an astonishing Aura.

The two floated within the formation. Their two drops of blood merged together and turned gold, then separated again and returned to their foreheads, forming flame-like markings identical to the one on Fei Ya's forehead.

The next second, a brilliant golden beam shot straight into the sky, illuminating half the heavens.

Everyone in Sunset Forest was drawn by that energy and rushed in this direction.

Shen Ranxi felt that, somewhere unseen, a soul connection had formed between herself and Fei Ya across from her.

"Done! What is your name?" Fei Ya leaped onto her shoulder.

"My name is Shen Ranxi." The commotion just now had been too great. It would definitely attract many people and Soul Beasts, so they had to leave quickly.

"I'll call you Little Ranran!"

"Fine! Is there anything else you need to take? Hurry and pack up, or we won't be able to leave later." Shen Ranxi urged.

Fei Ya jumped down and held the Soul Returning Tree in its palms. "Little Hunhun, come with me."

The Soul Returning Tree gave an "Eep" and nodded its vines.

Feifei grinned, then transplanted all the good things growing on the ground into its space. It had originally planned to stay here and plant some good things to improve the environment. Now, it would take everything away.

Good heavens, So Many good things! None of them looked ordinary. She only recognized A single plant of Water Lotus Seed, and it could sell for So Many Gold Coins.

Shen Ranxi said, "I'll call you Feifei. You managed to eat yourself into a round ball even in these desolate mountains and forests, so the name suits you quite well."

Fei Ya jumped onto her shoulder and wrapped its tail around her neck. "Whatever you want. Let's go!"

Delicious Food, fun things, here I come.

Under Fei Ya's guidance, Shen Ranxi circled around the territories of all the powerful Soul Beasts and raced carefully through the forest.

Right now, she could not afford to provoke anyone except hundred-year Soul Beasts!

Hm? A sudden commotion caught the attention of both human and beast. They had both felt that they needed to restrain their damned curiosity, and Shen Ranxi warned herself inwardly: Curiosity killed the cat!

When crying, screams, and wails rang through the sky, Shen Ranxi came to a sharp stop mid-run, remaining motionless for a long while.

Her Eyes were filled with conflict. She bit her lip hard as two voices battled in her mind. One said that, as the Senior Sister, she had been taught since childhood to punish the strong and help the weak, to uphold justice—wasn't that what she had always done? The other said not to meddle in other people's business. She was only a little Soul Master; she should not throw her life away...

Yet as she thought that, her feet unconsciously turned in that direction. It was fine—she would only take a look. If the enemy was too strong, she would turn around and leave...

Saying that to herself, she carefully concealed her Aura and pushed aside the branches blocking her path.

What entered her sight was a cruel hellscape. What should have been a tranquil scene of sunlight filtering through the trees was now Enveloped in darkness, Enveloped in endless Blood Color. Waves of bloody stench made her want to vomit, while scarlet Blood Water gathered into streams and flowed along the patterns of a formation.

A Soul Ancestor sat in the center of the formation with his Soul Rings activated and his eyes closed. Across from him, several low-level Soul Beasts huddled together, trembling...

Shen Ranxi's pupils contracted sharply. An Evil Soul Master! Was he using low-level Soul Beasts to replenish his strength, or was he...

Her delicate little face was covered in frost. Her gaze was sharp as a blade as she watched the scene through gritted teeth.

This sight seemed to return her to the day her Village had been massacred. Broken limbs, internal organs, arms and legs lay everywhere... It was as if that sea of red had covered her vision once again.

Fei Ya noticed Something is Wrong with her. Its tail fell over her eyes, and a flash of white light appeared.

Warmth filled Shen Ranxi's Inner Heart. As she carefully retreated with it, she met the gaze of a white, one-horned Soul Beast that looked newly born. It was curled in its mother's tightly clutched embrace. The fear and innocence in its Eyes stabbed at Shen Ranxi's heart.

Once they were far enough away, Fei Ya hesitated for a moment before speaking. "How about we leave... It isn't that we are abandoning them to die, but neither of us is a match for that person... This world respects only the Strong Expert..."

Shen Ranxi thought, Were they really going to leave helplessly like this...?