Late at night, 11 PM.
A secret small room deep inside the Tianxing Great Library.
The room was small, only about 10 square meters, with one side filled with various toy figurines, and the other side having several small bookshelves crammed with all sorts of books, along with some small snacks like potato chips and jelly on the shelves.
From the furnishings of this room, and the living items in two distinctly different styles, it should be a double room.
And so it was; in the inner part of the room, there were two small glass display cases shaped like beds.
Two books were placed in each bed-shaped display, as if they were precious treasures.
One was a cooking magazine, and the other was a novel magazine.
From the white-covered novel magazine, a faint snoring sound, like someone Sleeping, could be heard.
However, the other cooking magazine was restless, as if being tossed about by an invisible hand.
From time to time, it would flip from front to back, then twist like a wrung towel, and then open automatically again, its pages rustling as they flipped left and right.
After a while of trembling, the cooking magazine suddenly stopped and lay completely open.
A cloud of white mist emanated, and a delicate, miniature person, only palm-sized, wearing white cartoon pajamas, gradually emerged from the fully opened cooking magazine.
Because she was born from a cooking magazine and also loved to eat all kinds of delicious food, she was given the nickname Little Foodie.
Little Foodie was a nickname; her real name was Wan Wan, Shu Wanwan.
At this moment, Wan Wan was sitting in a duck-like slump on her original book, not wearing her large round glasses, her dark brown hair a mess.
Can't Sleep!
Can't Sleep at all!
Although she had already clicked the confirmation button to agree to a contract and connect with Lin Chuan on the Book Spirit exclusive page in the Beast Master Association's backend.
But!
In the entire Star Rock Federation, the number of Book Spirit was not small, compared to other common racial Spirit Beasts that numbered in the hundreds of thousands, millions, or even hundreds of millions, Book Spirit were absolutely rare, but they were not few either; according to the numbering on the internal website of the Book Spirit, there were more than 50,000 registered Book Spirit.
There must be many Book Spirit who meet Lin Chuan's requirements and are willing to contract with him!
After all, Lin Chuan’s conditions were truly excellent: he was young, handsome, and had even been admitted to the Sixth Academy.
So, what if Lin Chuan didn't take a fancy to her, Little Foodie Wan Wan, and chose another Book Spirit instead?
Wan Wan was anxious.
So anxious that she couldn't Sleep at night or rest.
She didn't know what to do.
Just then.
In the other bed-shaped display case, the novel magazine naturally opened, its pages rustling as they flipped, finally stopping.
Accompanied by a swirling white mist, a petite figure in a white nightgown emerged, rubbing her sleepy eyes.
She let out a big yawn and gazed resentfully at the Little Foodie who had made her messy and disheveled, saying:
“If you’re afraid of missing out, then take the initiative.”
Upon hearing this, Wan Wan was stunned.
The petite figure yawned again, her attitude still casual and natural as she continued:
“Even if you’re rejected, it’s better than regretting missing out later.”
“Beast Masters pursue Spirit Beasts with high bloodline ranks—Dragon Clan, Phoenix Clan, Qilin Clan—how many Beast Masters fight tooth and nail to contract them.”
“So why can’t Spirit Beasts actively seek out the Beast Masters they admire?”
As she spoke, the petite figure gradually became clear, her words gaining more power.
“We are Book Spirit, Spirit Beasts born alongside human civilization. We are special; from birth, we possess intelligence no less than that of humans.”
“Therefore, we are smarter than other Spirit Beasts, but because of this, our emotions are more complex.”
“Human civilization’s rules, laws, and even propriety and shame will bind us.”
“But, Wan Wan, don’t forget, we are still Spirit Beasts after all.”
“Spirit Beasts depend on human Beast Masters; do not resist the instinct of a Spirit Beast to pursue a powerful Beast Master they admire!”
“Go, take the initiative.”
“No Beast Master would reject the proactive pursuit of a beautiful and cute, gentle and docile, studious, knowledgeable, strong-willed, hardworking, unyielding to inferior bloodlines, and even willing to earn money to buy cultivation nutrients to train skills and become stronger Book Spirit!”
As the petite figure spoke.
Wan Wan's eyes grew brighter and brighter.
When the petite figure finished speaking, she had completely cheered up.
The anxious and helpless expression faded, leaving only determination on her small face.
She stood up from her duck-sitting posture, accompanied by a swirling white mist.
Wan Wan's disheveled appearance instantly became neat and tidy; her Western-style cartoon pajamas transformed into the simple Western-style dress she wore during the day, and her large round glasses appeared on her nose, worn perfectly straight, making her look radiant.
It's decided!
Take the initiative!
The agreement to contract on the website was, after all, only an intention; many other steps would be required later to formally establish the contract.
So, she would take the initiative!
She would go offline to meet the real Lin Chuan and sign the Spirit Beast contract with him, then other Book Spirit would have no chance!
Immediately, Wan Wan cast a pitiful, pleading gaze at the petite figure.
The Book Spirit, who was the petite figure, had lived in human society for over 50 years.
As for this Tianxing Great Library, dozens of human librarians had come and gone, but the Book Spirit, who was the petite figure, remained constant. Although her official position was merely an ordinary book organizer, in fact, those who understood the situation knew that the Book Spirit, who was the petite figure, was the true librarian of this library!
“I know, I know, I’ll help you, just don’t look at me with those pitiful puppy eyes.”
So, with the help of the petite figure, Wan Wan sealed herself into a express mail package.
After all, her true form was just a book, making it easy to pack.
Then, the petite figure used her authority at the Tianxing Great Library to bypass the complicated procedures and help her order the Star Rock Federation’s official expedited express mail service.
An hour later, in the early hours of the morning.
The courier arrived in the darkness of the night.
Thus, the petite figure sent Wan Wan away.
Recipient: Lin Chuan, Lin's Farm, Tianshang Town, Qinghe City, Tianhe Prefecture.
...
Star Dew Prefecture was quite far from Qinghe City, Tianhe Prefecture, where Lin Chuan was located.
One was in the northernmost part of the Star Rock Federation, and the other was in the easternmost part.
Even the Star Rock Federation’s official expedited express mail took a full four days to deliver.
At this moment.
Lin Chuan had just finished the city champion interview and other official activities arranged by the Qinghe City Beast Master Association and returned to Tianshang Town, Lin's Farm.
Well, it can’t be called Lin's Farm now; it should be called Lin's Flower Leaf Breeding Base.
Although the specific internal facilities were far from complete, the signboard at the entrance had already been replaced.
Lin Chuan had just returned and hadn't even spoken much with his family when he received an expedited express mail from the Star Rock Federation’s official.
Thinking it was the physical admission letter from the Sixth Academy, Lin Chuan opened it in front of his family.
However, beneath the meticulous packaging was not the Sixth Academy’s physical admission letter, but a cooking magazine.
“Learn and Master: 108 Basic Home-Style Dishes”
What’s going on?
Not only Lin Chuan, but also Lin Xuédòng, his mother Su Xiaoxia, his elder brother Lin Linyi, and his second sister Lin Ling'er were all stunned.
“Brother, are you switching careers to become a chef?”
“Or do you have a girl you like? Planning to practice cooking to conquer her stomach.”
Lin Ling'er chuckled teasingly.
Second sister Lin Ling'er, a standard vibrant and beautiful young girl.
As a pre-idol, she adopted a pure and ethereal style.
Her eyes were like stars, her skin whiter than snow, her hair draped over her shoulders, wearing a plain white ruffled dress, plus white short socks and simple flat shoes.
This image, who knows how many teenage boys it would enchant.
In terms of personality, Lin Ling'er was very lively and a bit mischievous.
Hmm, Lin Chuan’s mischievousness was largely learned from her.
“No, no, don’t talk nonsense!”
Lin Chuan shook his head repeatedly, a triple denial, then immediately used a great shifting technique to change the subject to his elder brother Lin Linyi, saying:
“Besides, it’s Big Brother who should be practicing cooking.”
Elder brother Lin Linyi, like a magnified version of Lin Chuan, stood 180 cm tall and had a robust physique.
Compared to Lin Chuan and Lin Ling'er’s liveliness, his personality was more composed, a result of his entrepreneurial journey organizing wilderness exploration teams for training and growth over the past few years, but he still possessed a sense of humor.
Teased by his younger brother, Lin Linyi chuckled twice, brushing it off:
“I’m practicing, I’m practicing.”
Everyone laughed heartily, the atmosphere joyful.
And in this cheerful atmosphere.
The cooking magazine in Lin Chuan’s hand suddenly floated up, opening automatically and flipping its pages with a whoosh, accompanied by a swirling mist. A delicate, palm-sized miniature person appeared on the book, wearing a simple Western-style dress, with dark brown wavy medium-length hair tied with a black hairband, and large round glasses.
This scene stunned everyone present.
His mother, Su Xiaoxia, a middle-aged, charming and spirited short-haired beauty, widened her eyes and exclaimed:
“A Book Spirit!?”
Perhaps due to the expedited delivery and the bumpy journey, Wan Wan was still a bit dazed at the moment, her large round glasses askew, and she instinctively straightened them.
Hearing Su Xiaoxia’s exclamation, her small head swayed for a while before Wan Wan’s consciousness finally cleared.
She found herself surrounded by a group of people.
Wan Wan, whose personality was rather timid and introverted, instinctively hugged her head and squatted down, quickly transforming into a wisp of white smoke and drilling back into the book.
The cooking magazine re-closed and fell back into Lin Chuan’s hand, quietly, truly appearing like an ordinary cooking magazine, showing no abnormalities on the surface.
At this moment, Lin Chuan also came back to his senses and explained his application to the Beast Master Association to contract the Book Spirit.
“A Book Spirit, ah, not bad, not bad. With the help of a Book Spirit, your path as a Beast Master will be much smoother in the future, Lin Chuan.”
“Hmm, everyone, please leave first and give Lin Chuan and this shy Miss Book Spirit some space to be alone and communicate.”
Su Xiaoxia nodded in agreement.
Immediately, she shooed away the curious Lin Xuédòng, Lin Linyi, and Lin Ling’er, and then she also followed them out the door.
Only Lin Chuan and the cooking magazine in Lin Chuan’s hand remained in the room.
Realizing that there were no other people around, the cooking magazine floated up again.
The pages rustled, and Wan Wan reappeared.
Hiding behind a raised page, Wan Wan peeked out half of her small head, cautiously looking around to confirm that no one else was secretly hiding. Only then did Wan Wan pat her small chest to relax slightly, and then she flattened the raised page, no longer hiding.
Lin Chuan couldn't help but laugh at her reaction.
Hearing Lin Chuan’s soft laughter, Wan Wan immediately became nervous again.
Because the person in front of her was the Beast Master she had been thinking about day and night these past few days!
Nervous and shy, Wan Wan didn't know how to greet him, awkwardly raising and lowering her hand, then raising it again. Finally, she clutched the corner of her skirt with both small hands and lowered her head, her little face turning directly red.
“H-h-h-h-h-hello, hello.”
She was so nervous that she stammered when speaking.
“I-I-I am Book Spirit, Wan, Wan, Book, Shu Wanwan.”
Lin Chuan suppressed his smile, nodded slightly, and soothed her.
“Don’t be nervous, don’t rush. Whatever you want to say, take your time.”
Having come this far, she couldn't back down, couldn't back down. Wan Wan clenched her fists, constantly cheering herself on in her heart, and took several deep breaths before her emotions finally stabilized slightly.
With a very formal and dignified attitude, Wan Wan sat down properly on her main body book in front of Lin Chuan.
“H-hello, I am Book Spirit, Shu Wanwan. Master can also call me by my nickname, Little Foodie.”
“Master, you applied to the Beast Master Association to contract a Book Spirit.”
“And I, Wan Wan, am here for that very purpose, to establish a spirit beast contract with you, Master! To become your spirit beast.”
Lin Chuan nodded slightly, which was pretty much what he had expected.
However, it was still a bit strange.
According to the Beast Master Association's process, after both parties' intentions are confirmed, shouldn't there be an online video session?
Only after the video confirmation would the Book Spirit be officially sent to the applicant Beast Master to be contracted.
Why was she sent directly?
Lin Chuan was still thinking when he heard Wan Wan's nervous and rapid speech, continuously revealing her situation.
“Master, I have passed the Level 10 Spirit Beast Basic Knowledge, which is equivalent to the knowledge accumulation of a professional Spirit Beast Research Professor.”
“I know all the spirit beasts in the Star Rock Federation, and I also know the spirit beasts from other countries, unless they are exceptionally rare.”
“And Advanced Spirit Beast Demonic Creature Attribute and Race Studies!”
“Any unknown spirit beast or demonic creature, I can deduce its attributes and race with just a glance.”
“Besides that, I have also studied subjects like accounting, management, basic medicine, geography, astronomy, and so on.”
“And the local languages and scripts of the Three Great Nations and thirteen medium-sized countries and organizations.”
“I have passed exams for all of these! They can be found in the Association’s database!”
“Uh, uh, I also work part-time as an online novelist, writing novels on Da Xihongshi and earning quite a bit of money. These funds can also be handed over to Master for safekeeping.”
“Uh, I am very persistent, and I can completely endure combat-oriented training and cultivation!”
“Uh, uh, Master, please contract me!”
Wan Wan looked at Lin Chuan pitifully, her eyes full of anticipation.
Until this moment.
After listening to Wan Wan's nervous and anxious self-revelations, a string of them, as if she couldn't wait to list all her virtues, fearing that he wouldn't contract her.
Lin Chuan vaguely guessed what was going on.
“You ran away secretly?”
Lin Chuan asked.
Wan Wan's body stiffened, and she sat up straight, but lowered her head and said nothing, only daring to cautiously peek at Lin Chuan from the corner of her eye.
Realizing that Lin Chuan showed no anger or other reactions, she then weakly nodded.
Lin Chuan: “Why?”
“Well, I feel that Master is the most suitable Beast Master for me, but I might not be Master’s only choice.”
Closing her eyes and mustering her courage, Wan Wan confessed as if resigned to her fate.
“I don’t want to miss Master!”
Upon hearing this, Lin Chuan's mood was complex, a mix of joy and emotion, along with an indescribable sense of pride.
He hadn't expected that he, Lin Chuan, would be pursued by a spirit beast, and a Book Spirit at that, who would travel thousands of miles just to become his spirit beast.
He hadn’t expected it! His charm as a Beast Master was so great. He truly was something!
In his previous life on Blue Star, there was a saying: instead of finding someone you love, find someone who loves you to be your companion.
Lin Chuan hadn’t actually decided which Book Spirit to choose yet. The Beast Master Association had provided him with many options for Book Spirits willing to contract with him.
Recalling carefully, he had seen the information on this Book Spirit, Shu Wanwan, and she was indeed one of his backup choices.
Hmm, she wasn't the optimal choice, as there were several other Book Spirits with Soldier-rank mid-grade bloodlines, and even one extremely rare Soldier-rank high-grade bloodline Book Spirit willing to contract with him.
However, his primary purpose in contracting a Book Spirit was for her to serve as his external brain, a portable encyclopedia, and a small mastermind.
Bloodline rank and combat power were not the primary considerations.
Moreover, if his cheat talent, Reincarnation, was effective on Book Spirits and could help them reincarnate to improve their bloodline rank, then their current bloodline rank wouldn't matter, and might even be better if lower, as lower ranks would require less energy for reincarnation.
Finally, he and this Book Spirit named Shu Wanwan seemed to have quite a strong connection.
Previously, on the night he won the Hua Ye Ye Cup and rewarded himself with a rest.
He was browsing videos and reading novels, and on the Da Xihongshi website, he saw that template-based short online novel, “book ashen clouds,” whose author’s pen name was Wan Wan.
“So, the spirit beast author with the pen name Wan Wan, who wrote ‘book ashen clouds’ on the Da Xihongshi website, is you?”
“You can also drive?”
Lin Chuan asked with a smile.
Wan Wan immediately became anxious, shaking her head repeatedly.
“No, no, I’m not the one driving!”
“Uh, uh, that spirit beast author with the pen name Wan Wan is indeed me, and that book, ‘book ashen clouds,’ was indeed written by me following the current online novel template, but I’m just a simple code-typing machine; I don’t manage anything else. The review section is managed by one of my senior Book Spirit colleagues. I didn’t drive, Master, you have to believe me.”
As if afraid Lin Chuan would misunderstand her as a dirty old driver, Wan Wan explained repeatedly, her flustered appearance not seeming to be faked.
Lin Chuan didn't really care much about that aspect.
Being a 'dirty king' was fine; in terms of personality, as long as it didn't go to extremes or cause trouble, it was considered normal.
Hmm, since she didn't 'drive' and wasn't a 'dirty king,' that was even better.
They were already fated, and she was so proactive, pursuing him, her Beast Master, from thousands of miles away.
Compared to other Book Spirits who were not much different, even though Wan Wan's bloodline rank might be a little lower, her sincerity and attitude were more than a hundred times superior.
So, was there still a need to consider?
Lin Chuan smiled and reached out his hand.
Realizing the situation, Wan Wan was overjoyed, trembling with excitement, wishing she could jump up and cheer twice.
Indeed, as Lily said.
Only by taking the initiative!
Can you win!
Win, win, win! Winning big!
Can other Book Spirits do that!?
This time, Wan Wan barely managed to control her emotions and didn't actually jump up and cheer.
She carefully controlled her main body, the cooking magazine, and slowly let it land in Lin Chuan’s hand.
“Please guide me, Master.”
Wan Wan hastily straightened her slightly askew large round glasses, her small hands nervously clasped in front of her abdomen, like a maid or secretary, and she bowed to Lin Chuan with great etiquette and grace.
“I should be saying that. As a Beast Master, I still have many shortcomings and greatly need your help. Please guide me, Wan Wan.”