The young man chuckled softly, speaking with a confident tone, "Even if I give you the right to choose, in the end, you'll stay. You won't let my efforts and feelings turn into nothing—this is a gamble between myself and fate."

"..." The young girl's orange eyes showed clear confusion.

Perhaps it was because the young man's handsome face appeared somewhat pale, yet there wasn't a trace of trouble or weakness in those dark golden pupils—they shimmered with a mysterious brilliance, as if filled with hope for the future.

"Isn't it fascinating?" the young man smiled, "The fate between us."

"Fate...?" the girl seemed to be mulling over this unfamiliar word.

"Since the Divine Heart Association is willing to let you out, it means your body's adjustment frequency is measured in weeks or even months."

"And my trip to that base was merely a spur-of-the-moment act of revenge."

"It was such a coincidence within a coincidence that brought us together."

"Talent is the reflection of the soul, and the resonance of talent is naturally the resonance of souls."

Lin Guang pointed toward the direction of the bathroom at the side, "At that moment, I trusted my feelings and met her."

"And this time, I found you."

Lin Guang's face showed a carefree and cheerful smile as he looked at the wolf-eared girl beside him, "If anyone thinks an encounter like this doesn't count as fate, they'd be lacking a romantic sensibility."

"I don't believe in predetermined destiny, but since fate brought us together, it surely won't let us part so easily."

"I believe that after spending this time with us, you'll choose to stay."

"However, no matter what decision you make in the end, I will respect your choice and won't regret it."

"..."

Chelina looked at the young man's profile, suddenly feeling a little dazed.

In fact, there were some words she hadn't said.

Their meeting might not have been a coincidence.

Their compatibility might have been artificially created.

However, at this moment, the undisguised emotions emanating from Lin Guang's heart and the expression on his face gave her a feeling she couldn't quite describe—so unfamiliar, yet difficult to articulate.

A sort of...

Not unpleasant, perhaps even a bit comforting feeling.

"Ha, you're quite the sweet talker."

Lin Guang's hand, resting under his head, was suddenly grasped by an alabaster, slender hand with crimson nails. A familiar voice suddenly sounded from behind him.

"Vishdair?! When did you come out?"

Lin Guang was startled, turning his head to see Vishdair, wearing only a vest and shorts, stepping out of the bathroom, her fair skin still beaded with water.

He had initially intended to explain himself, but then he noticed that although the silver-haired girl seemed annoyed, her face showed nothing of anger, only a slight pout.

"I've been listening for quite a while."

This surprisingly... didn't cause a blush?

Why?

As Lin Guang pondered, Vishdair suddenly reached out with an annoyed expression and began ruffling his hair, interrupting his thoughts.

Meanwhile, Chelina didn't immediately respond.

She watched the silver-haired girl playfully tease the young man, her orange eyes subtly flickering.

The Terran Demons are considered outsiders in this world.

Human society does not accept Terran Demons, nor offer any protection.

Even if they disguise as humans, it's only illusory.

She glanced at Vishdair standing behind Lin Guang and Lisa in the kitchen, and their unusual, non-human tails, horns, and ears.

From their conversation in the morning, it was apparent that both, like Chelina, came from the Terra Continent as Terran Demons.

Yet they got along so well with Lin Guang, without any barriers.

Originally, she had some doubt about why this was.

But at that moment, Chelina seemed to understand a little.

They indeed are outsiders in this world, but... they found kindred spirits.

The boy before her was also an outsider.

Though he was a Spirit Master, he didn't view Terra beings as unapproachable magical beasts but saw them as equals, beings with personalities.

The Heart of Terra?

Chelina's gaze turned a bit distant.

—Perhaps...

However, just as a thought was about to form.

A pitch-black figure suddenly appeared in her mind, chilling her thoughts and blood instantly.

"..."

Closing her eyes, taking a few deep breaths, Chelina opened her eyes again.

With a solemn expression, she removed the fingerless glove from her right hand, lifted her alabaster arm, and extended it toward Lin Guang.

"I, Chelina Texas, by..."

The girl seemed to recall something, pausing slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, her voice clear and solemn, "By the name of my family, I vow this transaction is set."

"And I also swear at this moment."

"Before all is settled, I will fulfill all responsibilities as a contractual partner, becoming your sword and shield."

"..."

Lin Guang was slightly stunned. Breaking free from Vishdair's clutches, he extended his hand with a smile: "Let me introduce myself again, my name is Lin Guang."

"Welcome to the group, Chelina. I hope we get along well."

The two hands clasped together.

Chelina's weapon was a sword, she had been practicing the Texas family's swordsmanship since she was young. Due to years of sword practice, her fair and slender hand was naturally a bit larger than Vishdair's, making the joints more distinct.

At this moment, being held by Lin Guang, it felt like being gently wrapped in warmth.

Lisa, who had been eavesdropping from the kitchen, let out a long sigh of relief and poked her head out with a bright smile. The nine bushy tails behind her wagged back and forth: "Welcome, Sister Chelina."

Though Vishdair seemed a bit displeased, he still turned his head: "If you hold us back, we won't go easy on you, newbie."

"So, to celebrate, let me..."

As Lin Guang stood up, flames subconsciously flickered on his fingertips, only to be pressed back into his chair by Lisa and Vishdair together.

"No!"

Lisa, holding a spatula and wearing a small apron, had a serious expression: "I'm cooking today, Brother Lin Guang and Sister Chelina should rest well!"

Lin Guang couldn't resist her and had to stay in the living room, continuing to sit with Chelina.

But unlike before, this time Vishdair also sat on the other side, very close by.

Having just taken a bath, his body still had some warmth, and there were droplets of water yet to be wiped off his smooth skin.

The black-haired girl had no intention of playing on her phone, nor did the silver-haired girl take out her tablet.

The two beautiful maidens sandwiched Lin Guang on the sofa, saying nothing.

Lin Guang felt a bit uncomfortable.

After all, at this time, he was usually busy in the kitchen.

Buzz——

Suddenly, a buzzing sound arose,

Lin Guang took out his phone from his pocket, raised his brows slightly, and pressed the call button.

"Hello, Principal?"

Liu Feifan's voice came over the line: "Lin Guang, hearing your voice, I can rest assured. I was worried you might have gone off to the wilderness to join in the excitement."

"Also?"

"I'm talking about that old guy Liang Xing."

Liu Feifan snorted softly: "I got word he headed there immediately."

"A Tier Seven Secret Realm offers great opportunities but also great risks. Even seasoned Five-star Spirit Masters have a chance of dying there, let alone folks like us who've stayed at our posts for so long we've almost forgotten the scent of the wild."

Having said that, Liu Feifan chuckled: "But here I am, standing and talking tough.

"All thanks to you. If it weren't for your sudden emergence, attracting many foundations and individual Spirit Masters who saw your potential and were willing to invest in our Experimental School, I wouldn't be free of financial worries."

"Otherwise, I might have been unable to resist going out of the city for a shot."

"Glad I could help, Principal."

Lin Guang said with a smile.

Principal Liu then asked, "How have you been recently? Is your training going smoothly?"

"..."

"It's okay."

To be honest, not really.

Although Principal Liu was the head of one of the best public schools in Zhen Sheng City, he didn't seem to be part of the city's core circle.

Judging by the greeting, he didn't know Lin Guang had just caused a commotion at a Divine Heart Association base earlier today, nor could he know Lin Guang's Sea of Spirit had a "small issue" after seizing some opportunity.

"Principal, is there something you'd like me to do?"

"Ah, I knew I couldn't hide it from you."

Principal Liu noticed Lin Guang changing the topic but didn't think much of it, chuckling as he continued: "Here's the thing."

"I have an old war buddy from a sect background. We fought the Demon Race together on the Outer Battlefield and he later retired, returning to Nanhai City to take over his family's business, eventually marrying a woman from the Federation Country."

Among Fenghai Province's three pivotal cities, besides Zhen Sheng City and Li Hai City, there's Nanhai City.

The so-called sects and families, naturally, wouldn't build their bases in the wilderness but would be established around the most developed areas.

"Originally, he'd just guard the sect's assets and live a quiet life, but for some reason, perhaps he went crazy wanting his child to succeed, he poured most of his savings into getting the sect to use a secret technique to bear him a child."

"Everyone laughed at him at first..." Principal Liu's voice quivered slightly, as if out of indignation, "But who would've thought, he succeeded!"

"The child was barely born when he took him to a Miracle Master for testing, and the kid didn't let him down—it was Purple Talent. He was taken in as an Inner Sect Disciple by the Celestial Star Sect and diligently trained. After awakening last year, he indeed made a sensational impact."

Lin Guang was a bit curious: "What kind of talent is it?"

"He didn't specify, but judging from the tone of that old fool who became a father late, it's probably a talent level within the top five hundred sequences."

Lin Guang raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised: "With a talent of this level, plus a sect background, there should be True Master-level Mystical Techniques and Inheritance, as well as a Spirit Beast with Purple Legend-Level potential."

This setup actually falls within the realm of a true prodigy.

Why is Principal Liu suddenly mentioning this person?