Chapter 5

The bonding ceremony began. Song Qinglan and the Phoenix stood inside the magic formation, gazing at each other affectionately, while I had to be careful not to be pushed out of the formation by the little black pig. The little pig wasn’t very large, but it was surprisingly round. When the contract descended, it squirmed a few times to show its resistance. I gently stroked its dirty little body and softly asked, "By forming a bond with me, you don’t need to fight. All you need to do is eat well and drink well. I will protect you. You’re not unwilling, are you?" The body that had been restless immediately stopped moving. I chuckled, but suddenly, I heard a commotion from Song Qinglan’s side. Turning to look, the Phoenix, which had previously transformed into human form, suddenly reverted to its original shape. Even its shiny feathers had become much duller. Song Qinglan was pacing frantically. "Master, did you remember the spell incorrectly? Otherwise, why would the Phoenix transform like this?" It was obvious that the Phoenix couldn’t accept its current form. I sneered. She was clearly the one lacking in strength, yet she had the audacity to slander my master. "Senior Sister, when a spirit beast forms a bond with its master, they share spiritual power. The Phoenix reverted to its original form because your spiritual power is insufficient."