Chapter 36: Signing a Contract, Lin Ziang's Demon Pet

The night air hung heavy with tension as Lin Ziang tightened his grip on the white fox's delicate neck. The little creature squirmed, panic flickering in its wide, shining eyes. Its soft white fur, glowing faintly in the firelight, ruffled as it struggled, tiny paws clawing helplessly at the air.

A pitiful whimper escaped the fox's throat. It could feel Lin Ziang's hand growing firmer, and fear surged through its small body. This guy... is he really going to kill me?

The white fox hesitated for a moment, considering its options, before finally making a decision. It couldn't afford to gamble with its life. Not now. With a resigned sigh, it squeezed its eyes shut and summoned a drop of blood from the center of its brow. A small bead of crimson liquid floated upward, glistening in the dim light, before slowly drifting toward Lin Ziang.

Lin Ziang watched the drop of blood with sharp focus, his expression unreadable. He knew the significance of this moment. With this drop of essence, the bond between them would be sealed.

Recalling the method of the master-servant contract from his memory, he performed the necessary steps with precision. As the blood connected with his hand, a surge of energy rushed through him, binding their fates together. The contract was complete.

Lin Ziang could feel it immediately. A faint but unmistakable connection formed between him and the little fox, a thread that tied them together across space and time. It was subtle but unbreakable. From now on, unless Lin Ziang personally chose to dissolve the contract, the white fox was his—bound by the ancient magic of the contract.

The fox, sensing the completion of the bond, slumped slightly in his grip. It wasn't just any ordinary contract. Its very life was now in Lin Ziang's hands. If he wished it, the little fox would live. If not, well… its fate was sealed.

Just then, the familiar sound of the system echoed in Lin Ziang's mind.

Ding! Congratulations to the host, you have successfully signed a master-servant contract with the Three-Star Destiny White Fox!

Ding! The host can now share the Destiny Points possessed by the demon pet, White Fox!

Host: Lin Ziang (17)

Cultivation Base: Spirit Sea Realm, 1st Level

Physique: Spirit-Loving Body (Top Tier Spiritual Body, upgradeable)

Cultivation Technique: Spiritual Addiction Sutra (Heaven Rank, Top Grade)

Martial Arts:

Tiger Subduing Fist - Human Rank, Mid Grade (Small Accomplishment)

Flowing Step Technique- Earth Rank, Low Grade (Small Accomplishment)

Cloud Dispelling Palm - Earth Rank, Low Grade (Small Accomplishment)

Nine Tribulation Finger - Mysterious Rank, Mid Grade (Small Accomplishment)

Crashing Wave Fist - Mysterious Rank, High Grade (Small Accomplishment)

Wind Shadow Sword - Mysterious Rank, High Grade (Small Accomplishment)

Destiny Points: 30,000 (Five-star Destiny, Shared)

Monster Pet: White Fox (Young)

Strength: Tier 2 (Mid-stage)

Talent: Superior

Bloodline: Nine-Tailed Demon Fox (Superior)

Destiny Points: 30,000 (Five-star Destiny, Shared)

Seeing the skyrocketing number of Destiny Points in his system panel, Lin Ziang's heart leaped with excitement. A wide grin spread across his face. "This… this is way more than the points I siphoned from Lin Fan earlier! What a stroke of luck!"

His trip to Stone Mountain had already paid off, and in a way that exceeded his wildest expectations. Signing a contract with this white fox had been a tremendous gain. The creature wasn't just a pet—it was a rare genius of the demon clan, a creature with a powerful bloodline and immense potential.

The corners of Lin Ziang's mouth curved upward as he glanced down at the little fox still in his hand. Well, it seems I've hit the jackpot with you.

A soft whimper interrupted his thoughts. The white fox was squirming again, its small paws trying to push against his grip. Though the fox had stopped struggling as much, it clearly wasn't happy.

Let me go, you big bully!

The fox's emotions were clear through the newly formed bond, its irritation palpable. Lin Ziang smirked, sensing the fox's frustration. "Heh, I know you're upset, little guy. But, you know, it's not so bad being my companion."

He chuckled, loosening his grip on the white fox's neck. The little creature immediately wriggled free, landing softly on the ground. It shook itself, its fur fluffing up in agitation, and then glared up at Lin Ziang with its wide, expressive eyes. The fox's face was full of accusation.

Seeing the adorable creature's pouty expression, Lin Ziang couldn't help but laugh. "You've got quite the attitude, don't you?"

The white fox snorted, its ears flattening against its head as it turned its back on Lin Ziang. It shot him a look that clearly said I'm not forgiving you that easily, before sniffing the air. The half-eaten roast leg from the thorn pig still lay nearby, its mouthwatering scent filling the air.

Lin Ziang noticed the fox's nose twitching and decided to extend an olive branch. He picked up the half-finished roast and placed it in front of the little fox, grinning at its curious expression. "Go on, I promised you this, didn't I? You can have it."

The white fox blinked, its annoyance momentarily forgotten. It stared at the roast leg, then back at Lin Ziang, as if trying to determine if this was some sort of trick. When the human made no further moves, the fox hesitantly took a bite, testing the meat.

The second the juicy pork hit its tongue, the white fox's eyes widened in pure bliss. It began devouring the meat eagerly, all thoughts of its previous anger evaporating as it indulged in the feast.

Lin Ziang watched with amusement as the little fox munched away, its small body hunched over the roast, tail swishing happily behind it. "See? I'm not all bad," he teased, but the fox paid him no mind, too focused on its meal.

As the white fox ate, Lin Ziang's mind wandered back to the system's earlier message. The shared Destiny Points with his new pet were a huge boon, but a thought occurred to him. Could he use these points without harming the fox's future potential?

"System," he called out.

"I'm here," came the familiar response.

"I'm sharing 30,000 Destiny Points with the white fox now. If I use these shared points, will it decrease the fox's own points as well?" he asked, his tone cautious. He wasn't willing to risk the fox's future for short-term gains. After all, it was a rare, talented creature, and its growth could be beneficial to him in the long run.

Lin Ziang, having already grasped the value of Destiny Points, would certainly not leave them unused.

However, if he were to exhaust all 30,000 Destiny Points that he had gained, and the White Fox's Destiny Points were also depleted to zero, then the path of destiny would come to an abrupt halt.

It would become uncertain whether he could continue to progress in the future.

Lin Fan was a prime example of this.

Since Lin Ziang had severed his key opportunity—the crucial purple chance for his rise—Lin Fan had almost lost his ability to advance rapidly.

Now, he could only rely on his innate king physique to stay ahead of ordinary cultivators.

But compared to the current Lin Ziang, the difference was too vast.