Han walked over and stood on his other side.
"Master, there'll be a way to help A-Tai in the future."
"Maybe the rules will change once your Soul Power Level increases."
Bai Lan looked at her and shook his head. "I'm not sure either."
To be honest, he didn't know much about his Martial Soul Contract Book.
Han nodded. "The Contract Book is always growing. Just because it can't do it now doesn't mean it won't be able to later."
Bai Lan fell silent for a second, then smiled. "You're right."
He looked up at the Titan Snow Demon King. "I'm sorry. I can't make a contract with you for now."
The Titan Snow Demon King shook its head. "Don't apologize. I'm just not strong enough yet."
Looking at it, Bai Lan suddenly felt that this giant was much easier to get along with than he'd expected.
"Later," he said. "Once I'm stronger and the Contract Book is stronger, I'll come find you."
The Titan Snow Demon King nodded. "All right. I'll wait for you."
Han stood to one side, looking first at Bai Lan, then at the Titan Snow Demon King.
Then she smiled.
"Master," she said, "thank you."
Bai Lan blinked. "For what?"
Han said, "Thank you for being willing to wait for it."
Bai Lan was silent for a second, then smiled. "It's your younger brother. He's mine, too."
Han was slightly taken aback.
Then she smiled.
There was two million years of tenderness in that smile.
Bai Lan turned and looked toward the depths of the ice plain.
"Let's go find somewhere to cultivate. We'll break through level fifty first."
Yinye nodded. "All right."
Han walked over and stood beside him.
"Master, I'll lead the way. I know the Extreme North best."
Bai Lan smiled. "Then