Lei Bao let out a series of delighted crackles, brighter and more rapid than before, a sound akin to effervescent glee. His form bobbed excitedly in the air.
"Excellent," he exclaimed, his bombastic tone returning with renewed vigor. "That is precisely the correct attitude, little one! It is the mindset of one destined for true greatness, for it embraces the inherent chaos of the path while remaining steadfast in personal conviction. This is the spirit I sought!"
Lin Yi picked up the blade, turning it slowly in his hands, inspecting the razor-sharp edge with a practiced eye, testing its balance and feel. He felt a distinct shift in the spirit's enthusiasm, a genuine investment that went beyond mere function.
"You seem very invested in my success, Lei Bao," he observed, raising an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in his voice. "More so than a mere companion spirit might typically be."
