Because she originated from the Astral Moon Palace combined with her hundred years of adventures exploring exotic places and ancient ruins, Mu Suyin possessed more than a few top-notch and precious War Soul Evolution Formulas.
They could determine a clear path for a few types of War Soul to go all the way to becoming a Rank-5 Transcendent.
As long as Myah could keep up and increase his cultivation accordingly then gather sufficient materials, there would be no need to worry about War Soul Evolution Formulas.
Not until the Fifth Rank, that is.
Logically speaking, getting a War Soul for Myah is indispensable, but it could delay until he reached Nine-stars of the Warrior Realm since that is the limit of a human who has not formed a contract with the Spirit Beast.
However, it would be much better to possess a War Soul companion early rather than wait till later.
The enhancement and benefit from forming a Sacred Life Contract with a Spirit Beast would greatly help improve Myah's strength and training progress.
Hence Mu Suyin planned to venture with him into the deeper part of the Eflo Woodland and try their luck.
"No, I already have Bumpkin. I don't want to look for any other Spirit Beast!" In an instant, Myah swiftly ran out of the kitchen and hugged Bumpkin tightly. "I want Bumpkin to be my War Soul!"
While lazed under the umbra of the lofty apple tree, Bumpkin looked troubled as if to say,
'What is going on now!? Can't I even enjoy my apple in peace?'
Nonetheless, it still swallowed the green apple whole and licked Myah's face.
"Bumpkin... do you want to be my War Soul?" This time, Myah asked with a look full of expectation and is not bothered by the slimy saliva smearing his face.
For a long, long time, little Myah has dreamed of having his own powerful War Soul. Set on his adventure and unravel the mysteries of the continent.
But most of all, Myah wants to have the strength to protect those he cared for.
While the adventurous stories of myths and legendary figures told by his mother, grandma, and grandpa chief are exciting,
There is one thing in common that correlated them together, and it's that the protagonists have gone through countless torment and despair of losing their family and loved ones.
Little Myah doesn't want to go through that experience 'again.'
He thirsts for strength!
Even more so,
Every night, inside the dream world, Myah was unwillingly being forced to re-experience the emotions of losing his family overnight and living as a disabled person.
Although Mu Suyin has often hinted that Bumpkin is just an ordinary Grass Horse Spirit Beast, its potential is low, with not many known formulas for its evolutionary paths.
And, yet, Myah doesn't want to give up!
They have become best friends for more than half a year, and the bond they developed makes him deeply determined.
"Aawoo..."
As if it could sense Myah's emotions, Bumpkin stopped licking and nudged its head against him affectionately.
"Ha... really, you make me look like the bad guy here..." Mu Suyin sighed as she emerged from the kitchen.
While looking at them, her stern expression softened.
However, this matter regarding Myah's War Soul was of great importance and required careful consideration.
She has discussed it with Myah several times already, but the little guy never changed his mind and always replied with, "I will work harder in place of Bumpkin's part!"
Although Mu Suyin disagreed with Myah's choice, she didn't push him too much.
Forcing him to make a Sacred Life Contract with a Spirit Beast to become a War Soul companion that would follow him for life without a deep-rooted bond would unquestionably be detrimental to his growth.
Many months ago, when Mu Suyin recovered Myah from the dark pit and took in Bumpkin, she never expected that he would become so attached to it.
'It was an oversight on my part to take it in...'
Not knowing whether it was a good or bad choice, Mu Suyin slowly strolled over to the apple tree with thoughtful consideration.
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The scene changed, and one week has drifted by in the blink of an eye.
...
It was another beautiful morning, and little Myah, too, is full of sunshine.
"Grandma, hurry up!"
While enjoying the cooling wind breeze in the center of the backyard with Bumpkin, Myah eagerly called out toward the wooden house with both hands on his hip.
At this moment, his small stature is seemingly full of authority.
"Alright, I will ask you one last time. Are you sure about taking Bumpkin as your War Soul companion?" Mu Suyin, who was leisurely taking her time, asked with a somewhat defeated expression.
While still holding onto the bit of hope that a miracle would happen to which Myah would change his mind, she continued to speak.
"Noted that you would only make it harder for yourself!
"Oh, and don't come to me crying in the future once you regretted your decision today because I wouldn't be able to help you by then."
In truth,
Mu Suyin doesn't want to rush this matter and has told Myah to take some time to consider it. However, during this one week, he just kept on nagging and left her with no other choice but to agree.
'Ha, indeed, children are too naive and ignorant!' As she observed the enthusiastic looks on Myah's childish face, Mu Suyin couldn't help but complain inside her heart.
However, there were traces of a faint smile on her pale yet beautiful face as a few forgotten memories that have long been buried by the passing of time surfaced in her mind.
'I, too, has once been like this. But life is too unpredictable—!'
With Myah rushed over and dragged the sleeve of her hand, which disrupted Mu Suyin's trance of thought.
"Grandma, hurry! You promised to teach me today!" With an anxious look, the little guy couldn't wait anymore.
"Argh! Fine, just summon your Soul Origin Crystal first and stop dragging me."
Without further ado, Myah hastily followed her instruction and summoned his Soul Origin Crystal.
Then, a delicate fist-sized crystal glowing with a peculiar cheerful greenish hue levitated on top of his palm.