Spirit Binding and General Dispatch, the Four-Year Promise

The time spent deep in the old forests passed far faster than Mo Lin had imagined. Two years had flown by, and the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament was fast approaching. Some of Mo Lin's plans needed to be set in motion during this period, so he had to return.

Thus, one day after finishing his story, Mo Lin asked the two great seniors to stay behind.

"Two seniors, I have a favor to ask."

"We've been together for quite a while now. Why be so polite?" the Heaven-Devouring Titan Python said.

"Senior Heaven-Devouring, you said that as long as I didn't provoke you too much, you would make certain things convenient for me, right?" Mo Lin asked cautiously.

"I did say that. Do you want something? Just say it. Even your fifth soul ring was found by me. Is there really anything I can't give you?" The Heaven-Devouring Titan Python spoke casually.

The Void-Shattering Mantis added, "If this guy can't handle it, I can. Why are you being so coy?"

Mo Lin immediately bent down and gave them a bow.

"Two seniors, because of certain matters, I must leave this island."

The scene instantly fell silent.

"Is it something very important to you?" the Heaven-Devouring Titan Python finally asked. There was no anger in its voice, only a trace of regret.

Mo Lin lowered himself even further.

"Yes. It is extremely important."

The Void-Shattering Mantis let out an incredulous sigh.

"If it truly is that important, then go."

"Are you two really willing to let me leave?" Mo Lin asked.

The Heaven-Devouring Titan Python said, "Why wouldn't we be? We two old fellows don't have many years left anyway. Whether your Mo Family has been increasing its strength for some other purpose, or truly for the lives of us two old fellows, once four years have passed, dust will return to dust and earth to earth. We will vanish from this world forever."

The Void-Shattering Mantis said, "So, if you really must leave this island because of something urgent, then go. These two years spent with you, a junior, have let us learn quite a bit about the outside world. You could say it has fulfilled one of our wishes."

The Heaven-Devouring Titan Python laughed.

"Heh heh, but having that wish fulfilled only makes me regret not choosing the other path even more. If I could have let go of everything here back then, if I had had a little more confidence in myself, I could have gone out and seen the world for myself."

"Yeah. If only I still had some of the drive I possessed when I was first born..." the Void-Shattering Mantis said.

"How about making a contract with me?" Mo Lin suddenly said.

"A contract?"

Mo Lin cupped his hands in salute.

"Two seniors, through the thirty-four-thousand-year-old Fallen Spirit you obtained for me, I learned that the abilities of my new soul skill are related to souls. If you are willing, then after your deaths, your souls can be housed within my body. Because the two of you were extraordinarily powerful in life, the strength of your souls far surpasses that of ordinary beings, so you should still retain your consciousness and be able to travel with me anywhere in the outside world."

"Such a good thing exists?" The two soul beasts had a powerful yearning for both extending their lives and seeing this world with their own eyes.

Mo Lin paused.

"However, once this is done, there will inevitably be a master-servant distinction between me and you two. That... may not be very appropriate."

"A master-servant distinction..." The Heaven-Devouring Titan Python thought for a moment, then exchanged looks with the Void-Shattering Mantis.

"Mo Lin."

"This junior is here!" Mo Lin replied.

"If, before we die, you gain the ability to absorb the soul rings of us two soul beasts, then we will acknowledge you as our master," the Heaven-Devouring Titan Python said.

"Seniors, you..." Mo Lin could hardly believe it, because the Heaven-Devouring Titan Python's words meant that as long as Mo Lin possessed the strength, their soul rings, soul bones, and souls would all be his.

The Heaven-Devouring Titan Python said, "So, for the sake of our wish, and for your own sake as well, let this four-year promise be settled."

Mo Lin gave them a bow.

"This junior takes his leave! I will definitely return within four years!"

"Then hurry up and go! Since you've given us hope, if we die before you return, we two old fogeys won't spare you even as ghosts!"

Mo Family.

Mo Teng was still striving to break through the great barrier of Rank 99. If he could reach Rank 99, not only would he be able to avenge his son with ease, but he would no longer need to fear those two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts either. No matter how strange their abilities or special their bloodlines, he could still defeat them.

"Father!" An urgent voice came from outside the door. "Xiao Lin is back!"

"What?!" Mo Teng rushed out of the room and grabbed Mo Wen by the shoulders. "Xiao Lin is back? Then where are those two soul beasts? Did they come with him?"

"No. Xiao Lin came back alone," Mo Wen said.

"Alone? Take me to him, quickly."

Inside the Mo Family's main hall, Mo Lin was speaking with Mo Jia. When the two saw Mo Teng arrive, they bowed together.

"Grandfather." "Father."

Mo Teng stepped forward and felt Mo Lin's body, confirming that he was truly unharmed. He said excitedly:

"Did they really let you come back? We obviously never sent anyone over to notify them."

"Grandpa, it's hard to explain the specifics. The two of them agreed to some of the things I proposed, so I came back. But I also promised them I'd accomplish something, and I do have other matters to attend to, so I may have to leave again." Mo Lin

Upon hearing that, Mo Teng did not know what expression to wear as he faced Mo Lin. His grandson had finally returned safely—he should have been delighted. Yet now his grandson was saying that he had to leave again. A wave of reluctance and sorrow rose in his heart.

"My dear grandson, can't you stay a few more days?"

"I can." Mo Lin

Mo Teng: "What the hell?"

"Since Grandpa wants me to stay a few more days, then I'll stay a few more days. I'll leave again in a week. Grandpa, how does that sound?" Mo Lin wore a broad smile.

Mo Teng placed his hand on Mo Lin's face and "gently" kneaded it a few times.

"You brat, making fun of your grandpa? Looks like I need to show you a glimpse of my former glory! Now, come with me to the training grounds!"

"No, Grandpa, that's not what I—" Mo Lin

Mo Teng looked at Mo Lin, his face equally full of "smiles."

"Good grandson, don't refuse Grandpa. This grandfather of yours hasn't done much for you. Let me properly guide you now."

Seeing that wholesome smile, Mo Lin recalled some unpleasant memories and instantly caved.

"Grandpa, I was wrong. I was really wrong. Please spare me. I won't dare do it again."

"Don't say that. This week, Grandpa will thoroughly correct all your bad habits. With your talent, I'm sure you'll make tremendous progress in a week!"