"Th-this is an equal contract! Linley, he formed an equal contract with you!"
Delia could not help crying out in surprise. This little mouse had actually chosen Linley.
Linley naturally knew about equal contracts as well. He was instantly overjoyed, then began sensing the soul connection between them.
As the magic formation gradually dispersed, their souls successfully connected. A certain ball of light within Beibei's body also changed, though he himself did not know it.
"Little Shadow Mouse, what's your name?"
Linley asked.
"Beibei, my name is Beibei!"
Beibei's voice clearly entered Linley's ears, though it was not very distinct.
"Is that so? Your name is Beibei! Beibei, would you like to leave with me?"
Linley held Beibei in his arms as he asked.
"Leave... eat every day..."
Beibei jumped about excitedly and leaped directly onto Linley's shoulder.
"Alright, alright, alright! I'll give you food every day!"
Linley affectionately stroked Beibei's head.
"Squeak! Squeak! Squeak!"
Meanwhile, in the biology laboratory, Beirut had no idea that his Beibei had been abducted on his own.
His eyes were bloodshot as he stared fixedly at the data on the screen.
"Why exactly? Why did it turn out like this?"
Beirut's voice was low, carrying a trace of anger and grief.
"Grandfather, still no luck?"
Nisi's body trembled slightly. She knew what this meant.
Not long after Beibei was born, just as Beirut had begun to enjoy his happiness, he received terrible news.
There was a defect in Beibei's body. He might not live past the age of twenty.
To Beirut, this was no different from a bolt from the blue. He could not accept such an outcome.
For this reason, he had tried every possible method in an attempt to change Beibei's condition, yet there had never been any results.
"Grandfather, don't