Bi Ji obeyed her lord's command, approached Chi Hong, and bowed slightly.
"Young Master Chi Hong, I look forward to your guidance. I will certainly keep you safe."
Chi Hong looked Bi Ji up and down and took out an Advanced Poké Ball.
No matter how he looked at it, forming a contract with the strongest support among Soul Beasts was undoubtedly an enormous windfall.
Still, Chi Hong glanced at the Ice Empress beside him, whose expression seemed a little off, and asked:
"Bingbing, are you willing to let Bi Ji become our companion? If you don't want her to, I can refuse."
The Ice Empress froze for a moment. She had never expected Chi Hong to ask her a question like that.
Bi Ji's addition would provide tremendous help and protection, whether to Chi Hong, the entire team, or even the Ice Empress herself.
By all rights, Chi Hong should have agreed immediately, yet he had actually sought her opinion.
That completely dispelled the faint jealousy and unease that had stirred within the Ice Empress.
She was not someone who ignored the bigger picture, either. After hearing Chi Hong's words, all that remained in her heart was joy.
The Ice Empress snorted.
"I have no objection. Having this green swan obediently serve as my support would be quite nice."
Chi Hong smiled faintly at that, then turned to Bi Ji and said:
"Since you're willing to become my Soul Ring, open your mind now and don't resist."
Bi Ji nodded, anticipation flashing in her eyes.
Just as Chi Hong was about to throw the Advanced Poké Ball, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion suddenly bounded over and planted herself between them.
Her eyes were wide and round as she said anxiously:
"Aunt Bi Ji, how can you become a human's Soul