Bang.

The key turned the lock tongue, the large door opened, revealing the silhouettes of Lin Guang and his group.

We're home.

——Following Dr. Kaiwen's advice, today's training wasn't intense. Lisa and Vishdair just practiced their skills by themselves, and Lin Guang didn't let Chelina get involved, so the two who weren't feeling well just sat quietly at the edge of the field.

As a result, none of them were particularly tired, and it wasn't too late when they got home.

The silver-haired girl was the first to enter, put down the package in her hand, roughly removed the black long leather boots from her feet, and then dashed into her room like a cockroach, quickly grabbing a change of clothes and scurrying into the bathroom.

Watching her back, Lisa, who was carrying a large amount of shopping bags, twitched her ears, her big tail swaying, revealing a smile.

"Brother Lin Guang, I'll go prepare the ingredients first."

"Mm, thank you Lisa."

On the way home, they went to the market to buy groceries. Lin Guang originally wanted to carry some of it himself, but both Lisa and Vishdair insisted since he wasn't feeling well.

And unfortunately...

Lin Guang is currently the physically weakest in this household.

Even Lisa can beat him at arm wrestling.

Lin Guang clenched his fist and sighed.

Suddenly, he realized something, turned around, and looked at the black-haired girl behind him, who was as quiet as a gourd.

On the way back home, Chelina no longer concealed her non-human features as she had before, openly exposing her gray-black wolf ears and tail. She faced the curious gazes of passersby without any awkwardness or embarrassment, following Lin Guang like a loyal bodyguard.

...Speaking of which, without disguise skills, how did she hide before?

Even when receiving parcels earlier, the Heart of Terra didn't react.

It must have been some kind of high-tier concealment spiritual artifact.

Lin Guang's gaze lingered on her ears for a few seconds, then glanced at her feet, which were wrapped in black socks after she removed her sneakers, appearing well-proportioned. He suppressed another impolite question and then reached out to open the shoe cabinet, helping her take out a pair of slippers.

The two entered the living room and sat on the sofa. Although there was plenty of empty space, Chelina sat right next to him, only a few centimeters apart.

This was necessary.

According to Dr. Kaiwen's explanation, Chelina's physical condition was improving solely because her body instinctively absorbed spiritual power and talent blessings from Lin Guang for healing, so the closer the physical proximity, the easier the transmission and the less the loss.

With this in mind, it seemed like putting her back in the Spirit Beast Space like last night would be the best option, but her size was too large, and Lin Guang's Sea of Spirit was unsettled, which would instinctively reject her from the Spirit Beast Space—this happened this morning.

So, physical closeness was currently the best solution for Lin Guang and Chelina.

Lin Guang reached out and snapped his fingers crisply, a flame ignited and danced on his fingertip. He thought for a moment, musing to himself, "Hmm... it seems the stability is decent, not too bad."

The girl across the room quietly observed his actions, her orange-red eyes deep and unfathomable, showing no discernible emotion.

He extinguished the Samadhi True Fire in his hand and suddenly asked Chelina, "Do you have any plans for the future?"

The wolf ears on top of Chelina's head twitched suddenly.

"...?"

"I mean, you've already taken the first step towards the future."

Lin Guang turned his head to look at Chelina beside him, smiling as he spoke:

"You're no longer an experiment of the Divine Heart Association. It's okay to dream about the future—your future life."

"...?"

The look of confusion on Chelina's cold face became even more pronounced, as if she completely couldn't follow Lin Guang's train of thought.

"Didn't Dr. Kaiwen say, if you stay with me and recuperate for some time, you can regain your health."

"The future days are still long."

Lin Guang slumped onto the sofa, his brow relaxed: "Once you're well, whether you want to stay and try a new life or choose to break the contract and leave, it's all up to your personal will."

"However, the current situation is complicated, and the Divine Heart Association is unlikely to give up. If you choose to leave, I know two Da Xia Zhenren who you might consider accepting protection from."

"Hold on."

Upon hearing this explanation, Chelina finally understood and showed clear surprise.

She spoke softly, "Are you saying I can have freedom?"

She immediately lowered her head slightly, gently covering her chest with her right hand: "But, the contract..."

"I practice the Equal Contract Technique."

Lin Guang reached out his hand, and a blue wolf head phantom lit up on its back: "The origin of this contract technique is always from the first spirit masters and mythical beasts."

"It is a pact between humans and deities."

"In other words, it's just a covenant that allows both parties to trust each other with their hearts. If both parties have common and sincere intentions, breaking it won't have too much backlash, perhaps only a half-year recovery. Teacher Kaiwen also knows a Miracle Master with this ability."

Chelina looked at Lin Guang, her orange-red eyes slightly stirred.

The Equal Contract inherently had the ability to communicate heart to heart, and coupled with her higher level and potential compared to Lin Guang's, which gave her dominance in the contract, Chelina could clearly feel his emotions when he spoke.

What Lin Guang spoke of wasn't a solemn promise but something ordinary and as fundamental as the rising and setting of the sun.

Finally, a clear look of surprise appeared in the girl's orange-red eyes.

She spoke softly, "…My 'value,' you should be well aware of it."

"You don't want to return me to the Divine Heart Association and want to heal me, yet agree to sever the contract... putting in so much effort without reward, why?"

"You're mistaken." Lin Guang looked at Chelina, calmly saying, "I'm not a selfless great person, nor did I say I'd willingly let you go."

"So?"

"Essentially, this is a transaction, a gamble."

"..."

The girl quietly watched the boy, waiting for his explanation.

"During the time you're receiving treatment, I'll actively cooperate with your treatment, so the day you can choose arrives sooner. I won't feign compliance while dragging it out to bind you."

"In return, you also need to be my support during this time, temporarily integrating here—of course, I won't make excessive demands, but intense battles are likely unavoidable."

After a moment of silence, the girl nodded slightly: "A very reasonable transaction."

"As for the gamble..."

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