C5 The Innocent Little Loli

Wu Zhi was at a loss for words.

He had greeted her warmly, and yet, she harbored designs on him?

The little loli gazed at the adorable Wu Zhi with a look of confusion, unceremoniously gulping down a large mouthful of saliva.

He was irresistibly charming.

The thought completely captivated the little loli's heart.

"This mutated beast is quite impressive!"

A shadowy old man beside her let a hint of pleasure show in his eyes.

He recognized that this mutated beast was no ordinary creature.

He was the Fifteenth Princess's mentor and grandfather.

His intention was to assist her in forming a contract with the creature. After all, her empowerment would be to his benefit.

With this in mind, he produced a blood-red Spirit Inhibition Pill from within his robe.

"This pill is potent enough to temporarily suppress its spirit."

"With this, you'll be able to contract with it with ease."

He declared with full confidence.

He was well-informed about this particular mutated beast.

It had the power to trigger earthquakes. It had to be formidable.

Just the day before, several princes and princesses had failed to secure a contract with it, leaving many in the Imperial Capital astounded.

A spirit beast's excessive spiritual power and exceptional talents could sometimes be a disadvantage.

Hence, the creation of the Spirit Inhibition Pill.

It was designed to dampen the spirit beast's essence, leaving it disoriented and more amenable to contract binding.

Such a pill was notoriously difficult to concoct.

Moreover, it risked causing permanent damage to the spirit beast's spirit and potential.

Upon seeing the pill, Wu Zhi felt a surge of fear.

Could they really be plotting against him?

"Fifteenth Princess, this mutated beast is already under contract with the Seventeenth Princess," Qing interjected cautiously.

She clung to Wu Zhi and instinctively stepped back, sensing the ill intent from the pair.

Having served as a palace maid for many years, she was all too aware of their schemes.

Yet, as a mere maid, she had no power to challenge the decisions of the esteemed Fifteenth Princess.

Her only recourse was to invoke the name of the Seventeenth Princess, hoping it might persuade the Fifteenth Princess to reconsider.

"The Seventeenth Princess? She's worthless; how could she have managed to contract with it?"

The Fifteenth Princess's brow creased in annoyance.

Dissolving a contract was a complicated affair.

To think that such an endearing mutated beast was bound to that useless Seventeenth Princess!

The Fifteenth Princess couldn't even think about the matter without becoming enraged.

"Trash?"

Wu Zhi's interest was piqued when he heard this term.

The Seventeenth Princess, who had a contract with him, seemed to be the quintessential protagonist straight out of a novel.

"Master, I really want to sign a contract with this mutated beast," the Fifteenth Princess said, pouting and trying to charm her way.

Her master was formidable indeed.

Without him, she would have been stuck in the Royal Lecture Hall, enduring lessons with the rest of the so-called trash.

The elder's brow furrowed, and a flicker of annoyance crossed his face.

The mutated beast had already formed a pact with the Seventeenth Princess.

Things were getting complicated.

Unless their contract was annulled.

For instance, if the Seventeenth Princess were to die, the contract would automatically dissolve.

In reality, the contract treated both parties as equals.

Unless they had entered into a special contract, their fates were not bound together.

Such contracts were extraordinary.

They could only be established if both parties were wholeheartedly agreeable.

He certainly didn't believe Zhuang Banxue would enter into such a contract with the mutated beast.

The beast was too sentient to make such a foolish commitment.

It wouldn't entrust its life to a human it had only just met.

"Don't rush," he said soothingly.

"We'll head back today, and I'll figure something out, alright?"

He adopted a kind demeanor and gently patted the Fifteenth Princess on the head.

"No, I want to take it with me today!" she insisted, her lips turned down in a pout, appearing as though she might perish on the spot if denied a contract with the panda.

The old man was instantly beset with irritation.

"Now, now, don't be difficult," he coaxed.

"I promise you, within three days, I'll have you sign a contract with it. Is that acceptable?"

It was only upon hearing this that the Fifteenth Princess allowed a smile to grace her features.

Wu Zhi, witnessing the exchange, was seething with anger.

The Fifteenth Princess, still at an age of innocence and whimsy, was already exhibiting such domineering behavior.

He felt an urge to devour both individuals, sparing the world from their potential menace.

Yet, he swiftly quelled his inner rage.

Even he was taken aback by the suddenness and intensity of the thought.

Perhaps, having transformed into a panda, he had adopted the carnivorous instincts of a predator.

He peeked out, observing the elder, sensing the man's formidable presence.

Wu Zhi's power was still insufficient.

The elder had exerted considerable effort to appease the Fifteenth Princess.

Before departing, he cast a lingering glance at Qing and Wu Zhi.

Suddenly, a burst of bloody light emanated from his eyes.

Wu Zhi was overcome with dizziness.

By the time he regained his senses, he discovered Qing lying motionless on the ground.

He reached out to pat her, but there was no response.

What kind of magic was this?

Wu Zhi's heart skipped a beat in alarm.

This was the first time he had faced such peril since he had come to this world.

While he was unharmed, Qing, a mere mortal, seemed to be in dire straits.

He attempted to slide under Qing and hoist her up.

Thankfully, he was strong enough to do so.

As he pondered where to take her, a sudden exclamation pierced the air.

"Qing!"

In an instant, Zhuang Banxue was standing before Wu Zhi.

A flicker of murderous intent crossed her face.

She had followed the bond she shared with Wu Zhi to locate him.

Upon arrival, she was greeted by this distressing scene. How could she contain her fury?

In her past life, Qing had served her loyally until her old age and eventual death.

Once she ascended to the throne as Empress, she found few people she could genuinely trust—Qing was among them.

Now, shortly after her rebirth, before she could address the regrets of her former life, she was confronted with this troubling situation.