Sally's pupils suddenly constricted, the whole cat frozen in place as if struck by lightning.

A better choice than being a maid...?

She blankly tilted her little face up, cat ears twitching uneasily, completely unable to understand the meaning behind Gu Xing's words.

What choice?

As Gu Xing looked at the catgirl standing somewhat foolishly in front of him, he reached out to rub her somewhat ethereal little head.

"Do you really want to be my little maid forever? Don't you want to change your identity?!"

"You have your own thoughts, you have your own future..."

Hearing this series of words, a trace of fear appeared in Sally's eyes.

Why would Master Gu Xing suddenly say this to her?

Could it be because she currently lacks the ability to take care of Lord Gu Xing, and he no longer wants her as his little maid?

"No!"

She suddenly lunged forward, her intangible arms clinging tightly to Gu Xing's waist, "Please, Sally really won't cause any trouble!"

Sally had no thoughts of her own, nor did she want a future.

All she wanted was to stay by Gu Xing's side, forever his little maid.

Feeling the trembling little figure in his arms, Gu Xing instantly understood that Sally had definitely got the wrong idea.

He placed both hands on Sally's shoulders, forcing her to meet his gaze:

"Sally! Calm down!"

When those tear-filled feline eyes finally met his, Gu Xing spoke clearly and slowly:

"What I mean is..."

"From now on, you will stay by my side as a Guardian Beast."

"From now on, you don't need to call me Master Gu Xing, but instead should call me... Master!"

Master?!

This title exploded in Sally's mind like a bolt of thunder.

As a Guardian Beast, she knew all too well what this title meant...

Only a Guardian Beast with a signed contract has the right to call their Beast Master this.

Could it be that... Master Gu Xing wants to...

A huge surprise flooded her heart like a tidal wave, only to ebb away completely in an instant.

"No! Absolutely not!"

Sally shook her head furiously, her cat ears trembling violently.

With such a poor talent, how could she take up one of Master Gu Xing's precious Contract Positions?

Being a little maid was already an immense fortune, becoming a Guardian Beast...

"Master Gu Xing, Sally really isn't worthy!"

Her eyes reddened with urgency, her voice tinged with tears.

But Gu Xing could see through her little thoughts at a glance and immediately put on a stern face:

"Sally, what's the first duty of a maid?"

"It's to, to obey orders..." the little catgirl answered instinctively.

"Then I now order you—"

Gu Xing said, word by word, "Become my Guardian Beast, will you defy me?"

"But! But..."

Sally stomped her feet anxiously but found no reason to refute.

Seeing his opportunity, Gu Xing cupped her little face in his hands:

"And who says your talent is lacking? The ability to manipulate time is what many dream of."

"Your current level is just a bit low, once you grow, you won't be inferior to anyone."

Hearing these words, Sally's somewhat excited body began to calm down gradually.

She looked up to see Gu Xing's incredibly serious eyes.

It seemed that Master Gu Xing wasn't lying to her!

Sally bit her lip, "R-really?"

Gu Xing nodded without hesitation.

This was not just comfort...

Since his future self deliberately left Sally as part of the Time Spirit Clan, it proved she must have irreplaceable importance.

What's more, he had indeed left his Contract Quota vacant for too long now.

[Gu Xing]

[Level: Commander Tier Nine]

[Talent: Sovereign, Soul-devouring]

[Guardian Beast: Liu Li, Vera, Qing Shuang, Fei Yue]

[Special State: Human Race's Favor]

[Divine Pattern: 2]

[Contract Quota: 3/5]

[Domain: Emperor's Might, Absolute Forbidden Domain]

At this moment, Gu Xing was gazing at the remaining slots in his Contract Quota.

With two vacancies, his mind was already made up.

One without a doubt was reserved for the little catgirl in front of him.

As for the other...

The image of Tushan Yueli flashed in his mind.

Right now, he urgently needed a Guardian Beast adept at control.

Tushan Yueli clearly fit this requirement.

But more suitable than Tushan Yueli was actually...

Snow Woman!

A top-tier support and healing type Guardian Beast!

If he could contract with Snow Woman, it would undoubtedly be the best choice.

However...

This thought was quickly dismissed with a shake of his head.

A Totem Level being would never stoop to contract with someone not even at Monarch Level.

Putting aside any distractions, Gu Xing noticed Sally's emotions had stabilized, and he wasted no time in proceeding.

"Sally, let's form a contract."

Upon hearing this, the little catgirl's ears twitched slightly.

After a brief hesitation, she finally nodded solemnly, eyes filled with a determined fire.

She vowed to repay this trust with a thousandfold effort.

A cyan Contract Array slowly manifested in Gu Xing's palm.

At the moment their palms touched, profound runes swirled around them like stars.

"Buzz——"

A crystal blue thread condensed in the void, tightly intertwining their destinies.

At the moment the contract was completed, Sally gazed at the close-by Gu Xing in a daze, feeling as if she was in a dream.

"Master Gu Xing... am I really not dreaming?"

She timidly extended her translucent fingers, wanting to touch yet fearing to shatter this beautiful dream.

Gu Xing purposely put on a stern face:

"Still calling me Master Gu Xing?"

"Ah!"

Sally snapped out of her daze, her cheeks instantly flushed with a rosy hue.

She lowered her head, murmuring in an almost inaudible voice:

"Master... please take care of me from now on."

The last few words were quiet, but they made the corners of Gu Xing's mouth curve upwards involuntarily.

He gently patted the little catgirl's head, and under the infusion of his powerful Spiritual Power, her ethereal body gradually became more solid...

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The next day.

The Central Square of the Blood-colored Church Capital was bustling with noise, masses of people so dense that not even a drop of water could trickle through.

Countless Beast Masters stuck at the peak of Commander Tier watched with fervent eyes.

They had been stuck in this Realm for far too long.

Today seemed like the time they would finally break through!

Amid deafening cheers, Aus slowly ascended to the platform in the center of the square.

Draped in a white robe embroidered with blood-colored patterns, his aged face conveyed nothing but authority.

"Everyone!"

Aus raised his arm and shouted, his voice resonating throughout the square.

"The Empress wants us to submit to Longxia Country, what an absurd decision!"

"How can our great Blood-colored Church become someone's vassal?!"

Aus started with a passionate speech as soon as he appeared.

Given his long-term management of Blue Star's affairs and the Empress's rare intervention, his prestige was indeed greater here.

Moreover, having long seized control of Blue Star's Holy See's armed forces, any dissenters dared not speak up at this moment.

"The Blood-colored Church needs to rely on no one!"

"Agreed!"

The sounds of opposition grew louder and louder.

Seeing this scene, a satisfied smile appeared on Aus's face.

Then, he waved his hand slightly:

"Bring Her Highness the Saintess and the other bishop up!"

"If the Saintess doesn't reveal the location of the Beast Taming Holy Pool today, she stands against all of us."

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