Qingyi's words had barely left her mouth when the two old men immediately agreed and started playing rock, paper, scissors.
This left Jiang Xiaofeng standing to the side, completely unsure of what to do.
However, if they could settle things without a fight, that was a good thing.
The winner was decided quickly.
In the end, it was Venerable Spirit Bird who won again.
"You smelly tiger, you've barely won against me a few times in your life. Want to win? Wait for your next life."
Venerable White Tiger said angrily, "Rock, paper, scissors won't work. Let's compete to see who can run the fastest, but no flying allowed."
Venerable Spirit Bird crossed his arms, looking disdainful. "I've already won, I'm not competing with you."
Jiang Xiaofeng could only shake his head helplessly. These two seemed to have a relationship that was so good, even they couldn't explain it.
"Esteemed Seniors, this is just a mission for me. Even if you become my companions, I won't take you away. You can still live in this forest."
Venerable Spirit Bird shook his head. "Even so, as your companion, I can't leave you. So, wherever you go, I will follow."
This was something Jiang Xiaofeng couldn't accept. After all, he came here, firstly because he was familiar with it, and secondly, because it was convenient.
But he didn't expect that he was just trying to take a shortcut, and it would actually take him away from here. Wouldn't that be a great harm to Qingyi?
"No, Qingyi is still in the village. I can't take you away!"
Venerable Spirit Bird laughed out loud. "Qingyi has long since grown up. We separated from Qingyi when we went to the God Realm before, and it has been tens of thousands of years. For us Soul Beasts, as long as there are no major accidents in our cultivation, it's just a matter of time!"
Qingyi nodded repeatedly from the side.
"Father is right. Actually, I haven't spent much time with him. He's often away, especially when he goes to the God Realm. Sometimes, it's tens of thousands of years before we see each other again!"
Venerable White Tiger chimed in, trying to argue his case.
"You should take care of your niece, or I will!"
Venerable Spirit Bird quickly stopped him. "How can you say that? When he inherits the Asura God Position, we can bring Qingyi to the God Realm. Wouldn't that solve everything?"
Venerable White Tiger rolled his eyes.
"You've said everything! You have no sense. But if you're willing to be his battle partner, I have no objections. Just don't die, you old coot."
"What are you saying? You know my abilities. As long as I want to leave, no one can match my speed."
Jiang Xiaofeng smiled faintly.
"Venerable Spirit Bird is known for his speed. With his abilities and speed combined, it won't be easy to catch him. Besides, I won't let Venerable Spirit Bird get cornered!"
Bringing Qingyi's father along was, for Jiang Xiaofeng, undoubtedly a cruel situation for Qingyi.
However, with his abilities, he should be able to complete the final test soon.
"Qingyi, don't worry. With my abilities, I'll inherit the Asura God Position quickly. In at most two years, I will reunite you with your father!"
Qingyi smiled and said, "Alright, I'll wait for you!"
After deciding who would accompany Jiang Xiaofeng, it was time for the Asura God King to appear.
Only his voice could be heard, not his shadow.
The Asura God King's voice came again, as he was the one who would customize the contract for the million-year Soul Beast to become Jiang Xiaofeng's battle companion.
"Venerable Spirit Bird, have you considered this carefully?"
Venerable Spirit Bird knelt on one knee.
"Asura God King, since I've made my decision, I won't go back on it."
"Good. In that case, let's begin forming the contract. Once the contract is established, if you go against Jiang Xiaofeng's wishes, or if you try to attack Jiang Xiaofeng, you will be subject to Heavenly Punishment!"
Venerable Spirit Bird nodded and said, "Let's begin!"
With the Asura God King's actions, a subtle connection formed between Jiang Xiaofeng and Venerable Spirit Bird.
It was at this moment that Jiang Xiaofeng understood the immense risk Venerable Spirit Bird was taking by agreeing to become his battle companion.
The so-called Heavenly Punishment was actually the annihilation of body and soul.
Jiang Xiaofeng looked at Venerable Spirit Bird with gratitude.
"Venerable Spirit Bird, you are Qingyi's father, and Qingyi is also considered a friend of mine. Can I call you uncle?"
Venerable Spirit Bird shook his head and said, "From this moment on, you are my master!"
Jiang Xiaofeng quickly said, "That won't do."
"This is the rule. Since I have formed a contract with you, then you are my master!"
Jiang Xiaofeng said, "Then, my first command to you is: from now on, you are not allowed to call me master. Call me Xiaofeng, and I will call you Uncle Spirit Bird. After all, the relationship between us is not one of master and servant!"
Venerable Spirit Bird stared at Jiang Xiaofeng, tears actually welling up in his eyes.
Venerable White Tiger, who was on the side, laughed heartily and patted Venerable Spirit Bird's shoulder.
"Haha, we were right about you, it was worth it!"
Venerable Spirit Bird nodded and said, "Well, I'll leave Qingyi in your care after I'm gone."
"Don't worry, didn't I take care of her for the tens of thousands of years you were injured? Although, there was a tiny, tiny flaw!"
Venerable Spirit Bird glared at Venerable White Tiger.
The latter was incredibly embarrassed!
Afterward, Jiang Xiaofeng stayed in the village for a few more days. After completing a series of handovers, Jiang Xiaofeng and Venerable Spirit Bird set off on their return journey.
Having not returned to the Douluo Continent for nearly two years, Jiang Xiaofeng was now somewhat eager to return.
He wondered if the Douluo Continent had undergone any changes during his absence.
"Asura God King, I want to rest for a while before beginning the 9th test!"
Jiang Xiaofeng was somewhat impatient to return.
But the following words made Jiang Xiaofeng give up completely.
"When you complete the eighth test, the ninth test will have officially begun, so you cannot return to the Douluo Continent for the time being."
Jiang Xiaofeng was dumbfounded.
"Asura God King, you're being too unfair. If you had said so earlier, I wouldn't have taken the eighth test so quickly!"
"But you have already completed the eighth test, and the rewards for the eighth test are issued together with the ninth test. Now, your ninth test task is to hold out for the time it takes an incense stick to burn while under my attacks, along with your battle companion!"
Not only was Jiang Xiaofeng dumbfounded, but even Venerable Spirit Bird, who was beside Jiang Xiaofeng, couldn't help but feel surprised.
If it was just Jiang Xiaofeng holding out against Venerable Spirit Bird for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Jiang Xiaofeng could barely manage it.
To last for the time it takes an incense stick to burn under the Asura God King's hand was harder than climbing to the heavens.
"Are you messing with me? Let's get this straight. You're the Asura God King, right? A God King-level god. Below you, there are First Gods, Second Gods, Third Gods, and some enforcers in the God Realm. Forget about you for a moment. Just the enforcers in the God Realm all possess the power of a 99th-Rank Extreme Douluo. And Sealed God Douluos are all Third Gods. You want me to skip over so many god positions and last for the time it takes an incense stick to burn under your hand? Are you sure you're not deliberately making things difficult for me?"
Jiang Xiaofeng was a bit angry. This was a task that couldn't be completed in a short time.
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