system xiao han's suggestion made Lin Yaoyao's heart stir. She looked down at the unconscious Bai Li, her eyes flickering. The scenes of Bai Li twice helping her alleviate her internal illness flashed in her mind, and the various benefits of a contract mentioned by the System also moved her deeply. She recalled their first meeting at the edge of the Western Forest, where Bai Li had fainted weakly under a tree, her small body curled into a ball, her fluffy ears and tail trembling unconsciously, evoking pity. Later, Bai Li, to save her, had not hesitated to exhaust her Spiritual Qi, falling into a coma, a friendship that moved her even more.
Lin Yaoyao held Bai Li's hand, feeling the warmth from her palm, and made a decision in her heart. She awakened system xiao han: "Xiao Han, tell me the specific method for signing the contract."
"Alright, host." system xiao han's voice was as calm as ever, "A Spirit Beast contract requires the following Materials: one Hundred-Year Lingzhi, one Thousand-Year Vermilion Fruit, and one drop of the host's hearts blood..." system xiao han listed the required Materials in detail and explained the specific steps and precautions.
Lin Yaoyao listened to Xiao Han's explanation while noting down the required Materials one by one. She got up and walked to a storage cabinet on the other side of the room, opening the cabinet door. Inside were various precious medicinal herbs and spiritual items, a dazzling array, emitting faint Spiritual Qi fluctuations. Lin Yaoyao carefully selected the required Materials, her movements gentle, as if treating precious treasures.
At this moment, Shen Mo had finished Cultivating in the adjacent room. She felt the Spiritual Qi fluctuations coming from Lin Yaoyao's room and, feeling curious, got up and walked to Lin Yaoyao's door, gently knocking. "Yaoyao, are you there?" she asked softly.
"Come in, Shen Mo," Lin Yaoyao's voice came from inside the room.
Shen Mo pushed the door open and saw Lin Yaoyao organizing some medicinal herbs. She asked softly, "What happened, Yaoyao? I felt some unusual Spiritual Qi fluctuations in your room." She walked to Lin Yaoyao's side, looking at her with concern.
Lin Yaoyao told Shen Mo about her plan and showed her the unconscious Bai Li. After listening, Shen Mo was slightly startled, then expressed her support: "Yaoyao, I think this is a good choice. Bai Li has saved you from danger twice, showing her kind heart. Contracting with her is also a safeguard for you." She looked at the unconscious Bai Li, her eyes gentle, "Moreover, Bai Li's Spiritual Qi indeed helps your internal illness. Perhaps after the contract, your internal illness can be completely cured."
Lin Yaoyao nodded, a faint smile on her face: "That's what I thought too."
"Do you need my help?" Shen Mo asked proactively, her tone sincere.
"Thank you, Shen Mo." Lin Yaoyao looked at Shen Mo gratefully, "Help me prepare the Materials needed for the contract."
Together, they quickly prepared all the necessary Materials. Lin Yaoyao followed system xiao han's instructions and drew a complex Formation on the ground. The Formation lines were smooth, emitting a faint golden glow, and a mysterious aura filled the room.
Lin Yaoyao sat cross-legged in the center of the Formation, taking a deep breath to calm her slight nervousness. She placed the Thousand-Year Vermilion Fruit and the Hundred-Year Lingzhi on two of the Formation's eyes, respectively. The Vermilion Fruit was bright red, emitting a rich fragrance, like a burning flame; the Ganoderma Lucidum was pure white, emitting a faint, clear scent, like a snowflake in winter. Two distinctly different auras intertwined, yet strangely merged, full of mysterious power.
Lin Yaoyao bit her fingertip and dripped a drop of hearts blood into the center of the Formation. The moment the fresh blood touched the Formation, the entire Formation glowed brightly. Golden light surged out like a tide, instantly illuminating the entire room. The warm light dispelled the dimness of the room and also illuminated Lin Yaoyao's determined face.
Shen Mo stood to the side, forming hand seals, her expression focused, her body emitting a faint blue glow, like a guardian deity, silently protecting Lin Yaoyao and Bai Li, ensuring the smooth progress of the contract ritual. Her gaze was calm, observing the changes in the Formation, sensing the fluctuations of Spiritual Qi around her, always vigilant against any unexpected occurrences.
Lin Yaoyao carefully picked up Bai Li and placed her in the center of the Formation. Bai Li's small body lay in the middle of the Formation, her silver long hair scattered in the golden light, like stars in the night sky, sparkling with tiny gleams. Her white tail behind her was slightly curled, appearing exceptionally soft, like fine silk.
Lin Yaoyao began to chant the ancient contract incantation. The ancient incantation slowly flowed from her mouth, each word carrying a mysterious power, as if it could connect heaven and earth. As the incantation was chanted, the Formation's light grew brighter and brighter, the golden light flickering like a burning flame, illuminating the entire room and also Bai Li's sleeping face.
Bai Li's body also began to emit a faint white glow, complementing the Formation's golden light, like the sun and moon shining together, forming a strange spectacle. The two lights intertwined, coiling and merging, finally forming a huge cocoon of light that enveloped Bai Li. The cocoon slowly rotated, emitting a soft glow, like a cradle nurturing life.
The moment the contract incantation was finished, a golden light shot out from the center of the Formation, piercing the sky, like a golden Dragon, roaring as it broke through the clouds and disappeared into the horizon. The golden light streaked across the night sky, leaving a dazzling trail that lingered for a long time.
At the same time, Bai Li slowly opened her eyes. A hint of confusion flashed in her eyes, as pure and flawless as a newborn infant. Then, her gaze fell upon Lin Yaoyao in front of her, her eyes gradually becoming clear, the confusion slowly dissipating. She revealed a sweet smile, as brilliant as flowers blooming in spring, and reached out her small hand to grasp Lin Yaoyao's finger.
The instant Lin Yaoyao and Bai Li's fingertips touched, a strange energy flowed between them, like a trickling stream, yet also like a rushing river, finally converging into a red contract mark, imprinted separately on their wrists. The contract mark was like a red flame seal, emitting a faint red glow, branded on their fair skin, like an eternal vow, tightly linking the two together.