Chapter 4: Contracted Beast Pet

The more beautiful something is, the more poisonous it tends to be. Therefore, Feng Moxi did not let her gaze linger on the little beast. She picked up the rabbit she had set aside and went to the river to wash it, taking the opportunity to glance at her own reflection; she certainly didn't want to be pushed in again.

When she saw the face reflected in the water, she merely raised an eyebrow with composure. It was identical to her face in her previous life, only the contours possessed a bit more classical beauty. Her eyes were a rare shade of purple, sparkling and vibrant—words like "bewitching" and "charming" were not enough to describe them. Her skin was like congealed fat, her nose delicate, and her lips red. The cowardice and timidity between her brows had faded, replaced by self-confidence and an unruffled calm.

She was absolutely a top-tier beauty!

Seeing that Feng Moxi was ignoring it, the little beast, which had walked over to the campfire to roast the rabbit meat, felt lonely and hopped over, rubbing against the hem of her skirt. *Hmm~ so warm~*

Feng Moxi threaded a branch through the rabbit meat and set it over the fire. Feeling a weight on her skirt, she looked down and saw it was that little beast again!

"Little thing, if you lean on me again, I’m going to roast you and eat you." Feng Moxi reached out and lifted the little beast, raising it to her eye level. A faint smile played on her lips, though her words held no threat at all.

Upon hearing this, the little beast’s short, fuzzy ears twitched. It rubbed against her hand, looking completely unafraid.

Feng Moxi felt frustrated. Why did she get the feeling that this little thing could understand what she was saying?

"Go back now, it’s not safe here." She set it down and gently stroked its fur with her slender hand, her purple eyes shimmering with light.

*Huh?* The little beast tilted its head. She didn't want it? How could any human refuse the temptation of a beast pet!

"No way, Master is going to follow you and eat well and live well~" The little beast scrambled up and hugged Feng Moxi’s hand. Its soft, milky voice made Feng Moxi freeze.

Just how magical was this world? A little beast could actually talk?!

"Woman, don't abandon Master. Master is very smart; I can roll around, act cute, and even warm your bed~" Seeing her remain silent, it assumed she was unwilling and looked at her with a pitiful expression.

Feng Moxi hissed. That’s right—the memories of this body’s original owner mentioned that this world valued Profound Qi and spiritual power. Everyone had the potential to awaken Profound Power, but not everyone could awaken a Spirit Rank.

Although Profound Beasts and humans generally kept to themselves, humans would still capture Profound Beasts and force contracts upon them to increase their own combat strength. Usually, only Summoners could domesticate and contract Profound Beasts; the consequences of a forced contract were usually miserable.

It wasn't that there were no Summoners, but they were far too rare. A country was considered powerful if it had two or three. A God-level Summoner could summon tens of thousands of Profound Beasts to fight for them; although it consumed mental energy, the lethality was immense. No country was willing to make an enemy of a Summoner, and Summoners were respected wherever they went.

But a talking Profound Beast? That was unheard of, unless... it wasn't a Profound Beast.

"Master is not one of those low-level beasts~ Woman, take Master with you~" The little beast blinked its watery eyes at her. There was a scent on her that it really liked, and it was determined to follow her no matter what.

Looking at its watery, adorable gaze, Feng Moxi felt her heart soften. Besides, what would it hurt to have one more little beast?

Seeing her nod, the little beast hopped happily on the ground and then bit down on her finger. Feng Moxi let it bite; this must be a form of contract.

A six-pointed star array surrounded the human and the beast, emitting a light interwoven with black and white. If an outsider saw this, they would surely be astonished, because the light of a contract star array, regardless of rank, was always pure gold.

Furthermore, it was a Master-Servant contract. Who on the Fengluo Continent didn't sign an equal contract when they obtained a beast pet? Why? Because they were afraid the Profound Beast would resist and take them down with it.

"Master, from now on, I am yours~" The little beast wiggled its little bottom, shyly covering its face. After contracting with Feng Moxi, it could feel the familiar, warm aura on her even more clearly, which was very beneficial to it.

Feng Moxi twitched the corner of her mouth. What kind of beast pet had she contracted? "Do you have a name?"

"What is a name?" The little beast bit its own tiny paw and looked at her, looking puzzled. Was that something tasty?

"..." As expected, she couldn't use normal logic to view it. "If you don't have one, then I'll call you Qiuqiu from now on." *Hmm, round like a ball, it suits it perfectly.*

The little beast—no, Qiuqiu—pounced and hugged Feng Moxi’s small hand. "Qiuqiu likes it, thank you Master~"