Bloodline Devouring and Bloodline Mutation—these two abilities had directly caused the value of the Golden Finger, which originally wasn’t very high, to soar.
"Hey, kid, I’m here! Where are you?" Mo Yang’s arrogant voice echoed into the Secret Realm.
Before Chen Jiuge could step out to greet him, Mo Yang had already arrived in the small Secret Realm, with a slightly embarrassed Mo Yu in tow.
"Eh, aren’t these the Bibo Beasts from the City Lord Mansion? Wow, their strength has increased quite a bit. Hey, are these three mutated Bibo Beasts? Kid, you really have some skills," Mo Yang exclaimed as he stared wide-eyed at the group of Bibo Beasts.
"Sorry about this, Brother Chen," Mo Yu said, still a bit embarrassed that she and her brother had barged in without permission.
Chen Jiuge waved his hand. "No worries. Mo Yu, you’re alright now, aren’t you?"
"Thanks for your concern, Big Brother Chen, I’m fine now," Mo Yu replied with a bright smile.
"Alright, I brought Yu’er here mainly for two things," Mo Yang said, his tone somewhat solemn.
"First, about your compensation. Let’s disregard my previous promise. Here is your compensation." Mo Yang tossed out a green orb and explained, "This is a small Grotto Heaven Magic Treasure. With your current Cultivation, you should just be able to use it."
"Don’t refuse. This is something I, Mo Yang, can afford to give. Besides, I’m a Heavenly Immortal, so just take it."
"The second thing is that my sister wants to make a Contract with you," Mo Yang said with a grim face.
"What?" Chen Jiuge was still reeling from the joy of the Grotto Heaven Magic Treasure when this news shocked him.
Glancing at Mo Yu, who was blushing shyly, and then at Mo Yang, who looked displeased, Chen Jiuge was a bit puzzled. What is this all about?
"Are you serious?" Chen Jiuge asked skeptically. He could believe that Mo Yu might think this way, but how could Mo Yang, so protective of his sister, possibly agree to it?
Mo Yang replied irritably, "Enough talk. Just tell me if you agree or not. Why beat around the bush?"
Chen Jiuge hesitated for a moment. After all, he already had a Fire Qilin, so adding a Mo Qilin wouldn’t be a big problem. Besides, Mo Yu’s background wasn’t bad, and contracting with her would also help expand his connections.
However, Mo Yu had limited experience. Although she was an adult Mo Qilin, she was practically a blank slate regarding life experiences and might still need his guidance. This, in turn, could consume a fair amount of his energy.
Seeing Chen Jiuge’s hesitation, Mo Yu’s face turned a little pale. Chen Jiuge quickly explained, "I’m a bit afraid I won’t be able to take good care of Mo Yu, especially since my Cultivation isn’t that high yet."
Mo Yang, seeing Mo Yu’s expression brighten, said nonchalantly, "You don’t need to worry about that. She’s my own sister; how could I not take care of her? I want her to contract with you because I think you’re capable, and also because you’re my sister’s lifesaver."
Under Mo Yang’s urging, Chen Jiuge and Mo Yu signed a Contract. It wasn’t the controlling, life-and-death type but rather an equal Contract, especially with Mo Yang watching. If Chen Jiuge had attempted to establish a slave Contract, he feared Mo Yang would have beaten him to death.
Looking at the submissive Mo Yu, Chen Jiuge thought resignedly, It seems my place has become a shelter for problem children. Fortunately, each one of them has great potential. As long as they grow up, they will all be capable of standing on their own.
"Now that the Contract is done, my sister will stay with you for now."
"I’m taking these Bibo Beasts with me for now. I’ll talk to Old Man Wu and have him send another batch of Spiritual Beasts your way; I’ll also increase the number a bit. Furthermore, I’ll have him raise your Merit to the highest level." Mo Yang then left, somewhat irritably.
Looking at the empty Secret Realm and then at Mo Yu, who was staring at him, Chen Jiuge coughed twice and said, "Mo Yu, in the future, you shouldn’t casually read my thoughts, okay?"
Mo Yu nodded obediently. "I will. Since you mentioned it last time, Big Brother Chen, I haven’t read your thoughts."
"That’s good. Keep it that way."
"You just arrived, so first get to know the Spiritual Beasts under my command. They are all in another Secret Realm; I’ll take you to meet them."
Chen Jiuge called over Yue Meng, who was resting, and said, "This is Yue Meng. Come, Yue Meng, this is Mo Yu, one of my contracted Spiritual Beasts. You two should get acquainted."
Seeing the beautiful woman in front of her, Yue Meng disdainfully glanced at Chen Jiuge, but her expression softened with pity as Chen Jiuge transmitted Mo Yu’s previous experiences to her.
"Mo Yu, from now on, I’ll call you Xiao Yu, and you can call me Yue Meng or Xiao Meng," Yue Meng said, trying to be friendly.
"Hello, Xiao Meng," Mo Yu said shyly.
"Xiao Yu, let me tell you, now that you’re here with us, there’s nothing to worry about! This place is really fun. I’ll take you to meet the others," Yue Meng said, taking Mo Yu by the hand.
"Wait, Master, what are you still doing here?" Yue Meng asked, looking back at Chen Jiuge, puzzled.
Chen Jiuge pointed to himself, confused. "Me?"
"Yeah, if you’re busy, go do your own things. If not, you should cultivate, drink tea, or something. I’ll take Xiao Yu to meet the other beasts. Or could it be," Yue Meng added, putting on a mock-scared expression, "that you have some improper thoughts about Xiao Yu?"
Chen Jiuge, with a resigned expression, decided to ignore Yue Meng’s antics and turned to Mo Yu, saying, "Don’t be shy; they all have pretty good temperaments. You two go on and get acquainted. If you have any problems, come find me."
Mo Yu’s experiences were something the Spiritual Beasts under Chen Jiuge couldn’t possibly imagine. They had all been with him since they were young. Considering the Life Span of Spiritual Beasts, they were essentially a group of children who had just been weaned. Thus, Mo Yu received universal care from them.