Du Yu sat silently on the bed, not interrupting Little Fen Yang's "memorial."
In his heart, he also guessed that Little Fen Yang's previous Demon Tamer must have obtained her Eye of Burning Sun.
So, Little Fen Yang is probably remembering that person and feeling sorrow through the objects...
In his gaze, Little Fen Yang gradually lowered her eyelids. Her pair of orange-red eyes remained beautiful, but the luster dimmed slightly, and her mood became extraordinarily low.
Such a scene made Du Yu's heart feel a bit sour.
He reached out to rub her head, yet his hand passed through her illusory figure.
"Uh." Little Fen Yang awoke from her daze, timidly looking at Du Yu.
Du Yu softly said: "Out of millions of people, you chose me. I will cherish you greatly and do everything I can to protect you.
Don't be sad, Little Fen Yang. When we grow up, let's go teach that broken tree a lesson, okay?"
"Really?" Little Fen Yang's eyes brightened a bit, and a trace of hope appeared on her sad little face.
Du Yu extended his finger and tapped on her insubstantial nose: "You just said I am a good person. A good person wouldn't deceive you."
"Yes, yes." It seemed Little Fen Yang's eyes were misty, nodding continuously, she spread her arms wanting Du Yu to hug her.
Unfortunately, her figure was illusory, not receiving the warmth of an embrace but merely passing through Du Yu's body.
Du Yu turned to look and saw Little Fen Yang with an expression of grievance: "Once I grow a body, it'll be fine."
Du Yu: "So, you are currently in a state of physical ruin with a remnant Demon Soul, needing to reconstruct your body."
"Yes, and no." Little Fen Yang lowered her little head, speaking softly, "I could come back as fire, but I always feel like something is missing."
Du Yu was puzzled: "What's missing? Does it affect your body reconstruction?"
Little Fen Yang shook her head, seemingly unable to figure out her own circumstances.
For a moment, the room fell into silence.
After a while, Little Fen Yang spoke up on her own: "I'll teach you the Contract. I have a new home, and Little Fire Fox and you will grow faster."
Du Yu nodded repeatedly: "Sure, what should I do?"
"Focus your attention." Little Fen Yang floated back to his face, extending her small hand to gently touch Du Yu's forehead.
Du Yu only felt his forehead heat up, even though Little Fen Yang's finger had no physical form, it guided a thread of fire element, burning downward from Du Yu's forehead.
A bit scorching.
Brow's Forehead Acupoint - Lip's Philtrum - Chest's Danzhong - Navel's Qi Sea.
This was a clear vertical line; for Du Yu, it was even more of an incredibly scorching flame path.
The human body has numerous acupoints, but those that can serve as a Demon Pet's home, taking in the Demon Pet, are few.
Among these four acupoints, the Forehead Acupoint and Qi Sea Acupoint can serve as Demon Pet homes.
And as the Contract level becomes higher, the Fire Attribute Demon Breath connects and lights up more body acupoints, allowing Du Yu to gain more Demon Pet homes and subsequently sign Contracts with more Demon Pets.
"Hold on, just a bit more."
Du Yu: "Okay!"
Little Fen Yang's fingertip rested on Du Yu's Qi Sea Acupoint, lingering for a long time, as if it wanted to drain the fire element from his body!
Until Du Yu's limbs grew cold, while his abdomen was burning hot like fire, Little Fen Yang's fingertip gradually moved upward, returning along the original route...
"Pick up Little Fire Fox."
"Alright." Du Yu hurriedly picked up Little Fire Fox, cradling it in his arms.
Swoosh~
Little Fen Yang's finger at Du Yu's brow drew outward, a fine flame line was unexpectedly drawn from Du Yu's brow.
Du Yu and Little Fire Fox both had confused expressions, while Little Fen Yang's finger slowly pressed onto Little Fire Fox's forehead.
The flame thread connected the person and the pet, and at that moment, Little Fire Fox's perpetually drooping tail began to lift!
It seemed to have supplemented extra strength from Du Yu's body?
Little Fire Fox's limbs stood straight, its tail lifted, and those golden-brown eyes showed sparkling brilliance, looking up at Du Yu, mewling softly: "Ying~"
Oh no, oh no...
"Gulp." Du Yu's Adam's apple moved, under normal circumstances, the little creature would appear most endearing.
But Little Fire Fox's temperament was entirely different, a peculiar allure amidst the cuteness?
Specifically in those golden-brown fox eyes, truly captivating and evoking affection!
What would it be?
Once it grows up, how would it fare against charming young men and women? Wouldn't it be overwhelming?
Tethered thread and pointed brows, the Contract is sealed.
The bewildered Little Fire Fox seemed to have awakened its intellect, its lively eyes looking around, finally lowering its fluffy little head, its tongue lightly licking Du Yu's palm.
Du Yu stayed still, with only one thought in mind: King Zhou's happiness doesn't seem far off...
"Ying~" Little Fire Fox whimpered softly, and after signing the Contract, Du Yu suddenly realized that he could vaguely sense a trace of Little Fire Fox's thoughts.
Was it hungry?
Du Yu hurriedly got up from the bed, quickly heading toward the kitchen.
The living room was empty, only faint sounds of Teacher Li Hong's admonishment could be heard from the master bedroom.
Du Yu wanted to show Li Mengnan a sad expression, but when he thought of Mengnan's obedient demeanor, he couldn't help but laugh...
Taking a bag of milk from the fridge, Du Yu tiptoed back to the guest room, gently closing the door.
"Wait a moment, it's too cold, it'll be ready soon."
Du Yu lifted his shirt, placing the cold milk against his lower abdomen, and casually asked in his mind, "Little Fen Yang, what do you like to eat?"
"Wait for me to form a physical body and eat by myself," Little Fen Yang said regretfully, but sensed Du Yu's warm-hearted gesture of using his stomach to warm the milk for the Little Fire Fox, and seemed very happy with his choice.
Little Fen Yang didn't know that Du Yu was simply afraid of cooking in the kitchen, for fear of interrupting Li Hong's expression of motherly love for Li Mengnan.
Little Fen Yang continued, "For now, you eat, I eat."
Du Yu: "Huh?"
Little Fen Yang: "My contract with you is different from the Little Fire Fox. When you eat, I eat."
Du Yu scratched his head, pondering, "I see... So does human food help you? You probably need something like Rare Exotic Fruit, right?"
"Mhm, mhm."
In this world, there are many types of Spirit Plants that produce specific fruits, greatly benefiting the growth of Demon Pets and naturally helping Little Fen Yang regain strength and reshape his body.
However, such Rare Exotic Fruits are not something Du Yu can currently aspire to.
Pet Food for Demon Pets is more realistic. In this world, there is special food provided specifically for Demon Pets, which also helps in assisting their growth.
However, Demon Pet Food is not an ordinary commodity and requires a Demon Tamer ID to purchase, so he can only wait until tomorrow to attend training and eat at the Demon Spirit Academy cafeteria.
This plan is solid!
Not only do I have to eat regular meals, but I also have to sneak some Pet Food...
Hmm... I must be careful while eating, definitely don't let anyone catch me. Otherwise, it would be too socially embarrassing.
Du Yu made a secret decision, "Little Fen Yang, bear with it a little longer. Tomorrow, I'll go to school and sneak some food for you."
Little Fen Yang: "Got it~"
Du Yu: "By the way, how do we unlock the potential of the Little Fire Fox and turn it back into a heterochromatic breed?"
"I will share my breath with her. Leave it to me," Little Fen Yang replied confidently.
Du Yu felt relieved but lamented his own inexperience, unable to provide much help.
Tomorrow's pet food... uh, Pet Food, it's mine!
Du Yu steadied himself, picked up his phone, and while searching for the Little Fire Fox's racial skills, he muttered, "Let's give the Little Fire Fox a name, shall we?"
Little Fen Yang: "Sure~"
Little Fire Fox: "Ying?"
Since it's a "ying ying" creature, why not call it Ying Ying Fox?
Uh... seems a bit hasty, let me think about it more.
Du Yu spent this afternoon full of expectations.
...
On the following morning, Du Yu had a hearty meal, shouldered his backpack, and pushed someone's large suitcase. Under Teacher Li Hong's repeated reminders, he left the house with Li Mengnan.
Today, Li Mengnan was as beautiful as a peach blossom, bright and charming. In a white T-shirt, jean shorts, and those long legs, she fully displayed the beauty of youth.
It seemed that yesterday's heavy motherly love did not disturb her beautiful mood.
A Black Wind Sword hung around her waist, and a Wind Witch Doll rested on her shoulder, attracting numerous gazes along the way.
The Wind Witch Doll even floated from time to time, spinning circles in front of Li Mengnan's face, bringing her great joy.
Overnight, the little fellow could already fly.
Du Yu felt a pang of guilt, thinking he was a bit too soft yesterday and should have had the Little Fire Fox learn a basic skill like Spark Splash.
"Wind Witch, blow away the willow branches ahead!" Li Mengnan wielded her Black Wind Sword, pointing forward with her wooden sword, full of vigor.
Upon receiving the command, the Wind Witch Doll, with eyes as if sewn with needle and thread, suddenly changed its expression:
(›_‹)
It used all its strength, finally managed to stir up a tiny breeze, making the willow branches ahead sway gently.
"Be careful," Li Mengnan quickly extended her hand and caught the Wind Witch Doll as it fell from exhaustion.
The shuttlecock can bounce back up if it hits the ground, but this doll just lay in her palm motionlessly like a puddle of mush.
Du Yu was moved, "Wind Witch?"
What can I say, great minds think alike!
The name is very much to this king's liking.
Li Mengnan beamed, "I gave it the name, isn't it cute? The name has a lovely connotation!"
Du Yu curiously asked, "What connotation?"
Li Mengnan's bright eyes sparkled with anticipation, "Someday, it will blow with a 'woo woo' sound!"
Du Yu: "..."
A name with onomatopoeia?
Li Mengnan lovingly held the Wind Witch Doll, giving Du Yu a prideful glance, "The internet says giving a Demon Pet a nickname can bring the owner and pet closer together.
Has your Little Fire Fox been named?"
Du Yu shook his head, "I've thought about it for a long time but haven't decided yet. Your naming style fits my taste."
Li Mengnan's fair fingers tapped her lips, looking thoughtful, "So... Pop Pop?"
Du Yu looked at the quirky Li Mengnan, unsure how her mind worked, "Are you describing the sound of sparks bursting?"
"Exactly! Calling it Boom Boom is an option too, gives it a more imposing tone."
Feeling awkward, Du Yu quickened his pace, "Hurry up, hurry up, I see the Demon Spirit Academy's school bus."