Spirit Master Girl: Contracting with an SSS-Level School Beauty at the Start-Chapter 492: Can You Love Forever?

During the following period, there were no significant events.

Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong immersed themselves in cultivation at the Xiao residence.

There were many aspects they needed to enhance through cultivation, such as Taiyin Hand, their Realm, and the improvement of their Perception Skill, all of which required considerable energy.

Moreover, they had this rare moment of calm, allowing them to focus solely on cultivation.

Previously, they were either busy or on the move.

Now that they had time, they dedicated themselves to earnest cultivation.

During their leisure time, they of course did not forget to enjoy life, for now, each second was precious.

Besides this, they observed the growth of that seed.

The seed grew rapidly, changing visibly day by day, and within a few days, it successfully sprouted.

Watching this sprout, Xiao Zhan felt an inexplicable sense of accomplishment in nurturing it.

Perhaps the seed had cost him too much effort, but now seeing it sprout successfully filled him with joy.

However, Xiao Zhan could not yet determine the type of seed this was and would have to wait a while longer to find out.

Time passed slowly. Since the last attack, Demon Beasts outside the perimeter did not appear again.

Northern City welcomed peace once more.

...

In the Cultivation Room.

Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong sat in front of the Spirit Fruits sent by Qin Wanfeng.

These fruits were specifically for enhancing Talent Skills.

Many of the Spirit Fruits had been used, leaving less than ten. Despite using so many, neither Xiao Zhan nor Ye Youlong showed any signs of happiness. fгeewebnovёl.com

"There are only a few left, and still no effect; these Talent Skills are indeed difficult to enhance," Xiao Zhan sighed.

To be honest, Xiao Zhan felt his current level of Perception Skill was inadequate.

The Perception Skill could only sense basic things, such as location, quantity, energy intensity, and movement trajectories.

It couldn’t perceive anything more intricately.

Those superficial things, in fact, were typically vaguely sensed by any Spirit Master upon reaching the Sixth Grade Spirit Control Realm. With further cultivation of spiritual power, these vague senses would become clear.

Xiao Zhan’s current level of perception was similar but more precise, as sharp as a mechanical scan, and

Ye Youlong said, "It’s normal, Talent Skills are inherently linked to innate ability; enhancing Talent Skills is essentially like enhancing talent. We are already at the highest SSS level, advancing further is nearly impossible."

"If that’s the case, we might as well practice together with Liu Xin and the others."

"I don’t think we need to pursue an enhancement of Talent Skills."

"Why?"

Ye Youlong’s expression turned somewhat solemn, "Enhancing talent will strengthen the attribute of Death Aura, and that will have a greater side effect on you."

Xiao Zhan understood that Ye Youlong was worried about their remaining time together shortening.

Xiao Zhan put away the Spirit Fruits in front of him, "Alright then, if that’s the case, let’s not enhance it."

Then he brought out the Breathing Soil again, "Let’s focus entirely on enhancing our Realm then, as it has a smaller impact on lifespan."

"Mm."

Ye Youlong nodded.

Then they began cultivating.

In reality, any cultivation that Xiao Zhan now undertook would affect his lifespan, just to varying degrees.

But they couldn’t simply forgo cultivating. Over a year might sound short, but it’s also long; unpredictable and life-threatening situations could arise at any time.

In such moments, without enough strength, how would Xiao Zhan handle it?

"Thud, thud."

Just then, there came a knocking sound from outside the Cultivation Room.

Xiao Zhan stood up and opened the door.

It was Liu Xin.

"The Spirit Fruits for enhancing Talent have run out, I feel like my talent is on the verge of a breakthrough; do you have any more Spirit Fruits?"

"Weren’t you given some just a few days ago? You’ve used them up already?"

The Spirit Fruits for enhancing Talent were incredibly rare and valuable; Xiao Zhan had already given them to her twice before, and now this was the third time. She really didn’t consider herself an outsider.

"Otherwise, how could there be signs of loosening?" Liu Xin retorted.

"You make it sound as though I owe you."

Xiao Zhan’s attitude didn’t bother Liu Xin, as she never cared much for pride, focusing instead on tangible benefits.

"Me breaking through is also beneficial to you."

Xiao Zhan didn’t want to argue with her anymore and threw her the few remaining Spirit Fruits, "These are all I have left. Once you’ve used these up, I don’t have any more."

"Thanks."

Liu Xin took the Spirit Fruits and turned to leave, leaving Xiao Zhan looking at her enticing back.

"She really treats this place like her own home."

Xiao Zhan could not help but comment.

...

A few days later.

Xiao Zhan and company leisurely enjoyed the afternoon.

At that moment, an excited and joyful voice entered.

It was Ye Ajian.

"Brother-in-law, I’ve just reached the Fifth Grade; let’s have a match now."

Xiao Zhan stood up from his chair, looking at Ye Ajian who was flushed with excitement, and praised, "Not bad, kid. It’s only been half a month and you’ve already broken through."

"That’s right, I’m not just boasting."

Ye Ajian was somewhat self-satisfied and then eagerly said, "Brother-in-law, come on, I can’t wait to spar with you. You’re my idol after all."

"Since you’re so confident, let’s do it. But we should go outside; if you wreck the house, my wife will scold me." Xiao Zhan playfully glanced at Ye Youlong.

Ye Ajian immediately felt like a third wheel, "Brother-in-law, you and my sister really are true lovers."

"Nonsense, we definitely are."

"Can you two always love each other like this? I’ve seen many people who, even after signing a Life and Death Contract, ended up going their separate ways."

What he mentioned wasn’t actually going separate ways because a Life and Death Contract has only two outcomes: either live or die.

What he meant was that the love between the couple had faded, creating a divide, and they stayed together like zombies.

But in such cases, they still remained together, yet completely devoid of any combat strength.

Xiao Zhan knew that such incidents often occurred; a Life and Death Contract was only a bond, not an absolute guarantee.

Youthful impulsiveness leading to a contract signing, and after some time, when multiple issues erupted, they often ended in regret.

And then permanently destroyed both people.

This was also why, when Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong signed the Life and Death Contract at eighteen, it surprised many.