Afterwards, Lin Guang and Vishdair underwent several tests, which included but were not limited to the power of the Explosive Shot in the Beast Soul Awakening status, the physical and energy consumption required for Beast Soul Awakening, and how long Vishdair could maintain this status.

For a full hour, Dr. Kaiwen collected the data. Lin Guang was fine, just mentally exhausted with a slight headache, but Vishdair was in bad shape.

During the test, she was tossed around by the Beast King like a ball in various forms, much like setting herself up for defeat, insisting on close combat without any risk—ended up not only looking dirty but also with her physical strength nearing its limit.

After the battle, she rested her head on Lin Guang's lap, her entire body slumped on the deck chair. Beside her sat Lisa, who looked somewhat worried—not giving even a slight mark or injury to the silver diamond-shaped Beast King, which left her quite dissatisfied.

"A Beast King sparring partner, a training plan personally set by a True Man—how many people are willing to fight over it, no matter the cost? We've truly hit the jackpot."

Lin Guang said softly as he carefully wiped her face with a damp towel.

At this moment, he finally understood why the Jiang Family had not taken any actions after their failed attempt to recruit Dr. Kaiwen with a generous offer.

A Six-Star Spirit Master in their prime must be treated with respect by even the three major families.

Even if the three major families all had their own True Man, who would willingly provoke a True Man for no reason?

In business, kindness matters when the deal fails.

"Are you saying this beating was a blessing?"

"That does make one a bit displeased..."

The silver-haired girl squinted her eyes, seemingly igniting an intense desire for strength: "I want to become stronger quickly."

Through the connection of the Equal Contract, Lin Guang felt the intense impulse inside Vishdair, squeezed her face, and nodded: "You will. There's a Secret Realm pass prepared especially for you next."

After saying this, he looked at the walls in the distance, which had self-repaired, a bit absent-minded—just now, when fully activating the Heart of Terra, Lin Guang seemed to sense something but had to focus on the battle, forcing himself to redirect his attention inside the training room.

Now recalling... it seemed like he vaguely sensed some distant existence.

This was a special situation that hadn't occurred before. He intended to ask Dr. Kaiwen, but since the feeling was too vague and Lin Guang's concentration was not focused, he wasn't sure whether he sensed wrongly, so he kept it to himself for the time being.

"Alright, that's enough for today."

Dr. Kaiwen finished recording, preparing to stand up and shut down the equipment in the training room.

As Vishdair flipped herself off Lin Guang's lap, he also got up. But he suddenly felt his sleeve being tugged, turning his head towards Lisa, who had looked preoccupied since earlier.

Her small face had slight hesitation, timidly speaking: "Big brother..."

Lin Guang softly asked: "What's up, Lisa?"

"I, I want to try too..."

Lin Guang slightly widened his eyes, then shook his head, gently patting her small head, saying softly:

"You need rest now. Wait until you've regained your spirit."

Unexpectedly, Lisa shook her head, speaking determinedly: "Spirit Beasts... are for fighting, right? We've formed a contract, so I must fight too."

"..."

This surprised Lin Guang, as previously he hadn't discussed the matters between Spirit Beasts and Spirit Masters with Lisa, perhaps she learned some Daxia Language during her time in the lab and pieced together their relationship from bits of conversation.

"Sorry, I planned to discuss this with you later. The situation was urgent at the time, and I needed to apply Talent Blessing to you to have a chance to get through, hence contracting with you impulsively..."

Lin Guang replied earnestly: "But different from your understanding, even after contracting, most Spirit Masters and Spirit Beasts in this world don't have to fight; they can engage in productive work."

"You don't have to fight unless you want to."

Since knowing Lisa's background, he had pondered deeply during the journey.

Indeed, she possessed the rare Purple Potential.

But that did not erase the fact that she was a pitiful child.

Vishdair already lived a precarious life, always fighting for survival in Kazdail, and upon coming to this world, the pressure was actually lessened. Moreover, after contracting with Lin Guang, the resources enjoyed became better; aside from being forced to study, she hardly needed to use her brain and hadn't felt much discomfort.

But Lisa was different.

Was the battlefield truly her destiny?

If this issue wasn't properly addressed and Lisa was forced into a life she didn't want, then Lin Guang would never have chosen the Equal Contract Technique from the start.

But before he could finish his thoughts, Lily's bright green eyes suddenly showed a resolute expression beyond her years.

"Mom and Dad taught me to be grateful."

"Big brother and big sister saved me, no matter what happened before or will happen, no matter what big brother does to me, I won't be angry."

"So, please don't apologize."

Through those golden-green eyes, Lin Guang sensed that gentle yet strong and determined will.

At this moment, Vishdair also turned around, not saying anything, but her gaze at Lisa was slightly moved.

"..."

After a moment of daze, Lin Guang finally nodded.

He stopped pitying Lisa, instead respecting her choice.

Although his Spiritual Power had plummeted to the bottom, Lin Guang once again ignited the dark golden flames in his eyes, opening his right hand, a shadow resembling a seed floated in his palm accompanied by pale white brilliance.

Dr. Kaiwen suddenly paused her departure, turned around, her brow slightly furrowed, her gaze inexplicably.

Like sensing something, Lisa suddenly covered her chest, her heart racing, eyes slightly widening.

"This is our contract, and your past."

"Hold it, regain your power."

"..."

The seed shadow emitting a faint white light seemed to contain an unusual magic. Lisa's gaze appeared dazed, she raised her hands to cradle the seed in her palms, a Spirit Pattern showed on the back of her hand, golden particles floated in the air, fluttering like butterflies, turning into a weapon held horizontally by the girl.

It was a copper-colored long staff, likely taller than the girl when stood on the ground, with a sun-shaped top equipped with mechanical-looking power devices, a red gemstone at its center, and six brass-colored thin plates on both sides, three on each side, extending downward like butterfly wings yet still cocooned, waiting for the day to emerge.

Lisa's eyes instantly widened, a layer of water mist emerged, her eyes slightly reddened with complex feelings flowing within, eventually all turning into a sense of determination.

The girl tightly gripped the staff in her hand.

[Your partner Lisa has acquired the skill: Foxfire Mysterious Purple]

...

In the old city district at noon, the sunlight was bright, the crowds bustling.

On the rooftop of a dilapidated apartment, an exquisite girl with long black hair cascading down her waist suddenly set down the Naples pizza at the door and lifted her head to gaze towards the northwest direction of the city.

"Awoo~?"

The Wind Speed Wolf engrossed in eating beside her sensed its master's motion, swallowed the food in its mouth, howled once, and continued to bury its head back into the food bowl.

After a while, the girl returned to her senses, lowered her head, with eyes flashing a thoughtful expression.

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