I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2379 Soul Contract
"Um, can I touch it?" Liu Jun hesitated for a moment, but still mustered up the courage to ask the question.

He didn't know why he made such a request; it was just that a voice deep inside him was driving him to do it, as if touching the little white fox could unravel many mysteries in his heart.

Upon hearing this, a flicker of joy flashed in the eyes of the somewhat desperate fox demon couple. They had originally prepared for the worst, thinking that Liu Jun would firmly refuse and not help them.

Upon hearing that Liu Jun was willing to touch the little fox, it hurriedly handed the little fox to Liu Jun, moving it very carefully, as if afraid of hurting the fragile little life.

Liu Jun slowly reached out and gently embraced the soft little white fox.

When his hand touched the little white fox's warm fur, a strange feeling welled up in his heart.

At the same time, fragments of memories flashed through his mind. These fragments played rapidly in his mind like scenes from a movie.

Most importantly, one particular scene made his eyes widen and his heart race involuntarily.

In that scene, he fell from the sky, the wind whistling in his ears, his body plummeting uncontrollably, fear instantly engulfing him. However, just when he thought he was about to be smashed to pieces, a ten-tailed white fox swiftly wrapped its tail around Liu Jun, tightly protecting him.

The ten-tailed white fox's appearance and form when it landed were exactly the same as this little white fox's.

At this moment, Liu Jun was filled with shock and confusion. What was the connection between this little white fox and the ten-tailed white fox in his memory? Why was it here, and why was it unconscious? What was the connection between his lost memories and this little white fox?
Liu Jun quietly held the little white fox, lost in deep thought.

The fox demon couple beside him nestled together, quietly staying to the side, not daring to disturb Liu Jun.

Mo Li stood there quietly, her gaze fixed on Liu Jun, as if she were also pondering something.

After a long while, Liu Jun slowly came to his senses, gently moved his somewhat stiff body, and let out a long sigh.

He was just trying hard to search his mind for fragments of memories about the white fox.

However, because the amnesia was so severe, these memories were out of order and completely chaotic, making it extremely difficult to sort them out.

But Liu Jun did not give up. He concentrated all his energy and pieced together those scattered fragments of memory bit by bit.

Finally, after countless attempts and failures, he managed to come up with a few clues about the white fox.

First, his relationship with the white fox was extraordinary. Liu Jun recalled some vague scenes in which he and the white fox were always inseparable.

That kind of close companionship is clearly not that of ordinary friends or partners, but more like that of blood relatives.

Secondly, the white fox had saved his life.

A terrifying scene flashed through Liu Jun's mind. He seemed to be in a desperate situation, and just when he felt hopeless, a white figure rushed over like lightning and saved him.

Third, the white fox came into this world with him. Liu Jun remembered the scene when they fell from the sky together.

Liu Jun slowly opened his eyes and looked down at the little white fox in his arms. He had a strong feeling that the little white fox in front of him was the one who had come into this world with him.

Although its appearance was slightly different from what he remembered, the familiar aura and the resonance deep in his soul convinced him of his judgment.

The fact that the white fox is currently suffering from a soul deficiency and is unconscious is very likely because it was severely injured back then.

The white fox may have suffered too much harm to protect him, which led to his current situation.

"I agree to sign the contract, as long as it can save this little white fox!" Liu Jun said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, the fox demon couple, who had been looking worried, instantly came to life, their eyes sparkling with excitement, and they were so happy they almost jumped for joy.

"That's wonderful! That's wonderful!" the mother fox said, her voice trembling with emotion.

The male fox was so excited that he trembled all over, pounding his chest incessantly, as if only in this way could he relieve his inner ecstasy.

Although they knew in their hearts that Liu Jun's promise did not mean that he could save their daughter 100%, after all, it was full of unknowns and variables, but at least now there was hope!

Mo Li, standing to the side, had a look of astonishment on her face.

Her eyes widened, filled with bewilderment. She simply couldn't understand what had happened in such a short time, and how Liu Jun's attitude had changed so quickly.
Not long ago, Liu Jun firmly disagreed, but now he has agreed to sign the contract without hesitation. What exactly happened in between?
"The risks involved..." Mo Li hesitated, her gaze shifting back and forth between Liu Jun and the fox demon couple.

She knew all too well the consequences of signing a soul contract; it could be a test of life and death. If anything went wrong with the contract, Liu Jun might perish completely, body and soul, never to be reborn.

"It's alright, I'm not afraid of death!" Liu Jun said without hesitation.

Mo Li was somewhat surprised. How come this guy seemed like a completely different person? Although she hadn't known him for very long, her impression of Liu Jun was that he was a slippery person who tended to back down when things got tough. How could he be so fearless?

"Then, Taoist priest?" The male fox looked at Mo Li with some expectation, its eyes filled with pleading, as if Mo Li was their daughter's lifeline.

It knew that Mo Li was the strongest person here, and only with her intervention could the contract be successfully completed.

Mo Li pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "I'll set up the formation. I know how to form a soul contract formation, but I can't guarantee it will be successful."

She really didn't want to get involved in this. Although she wasn't extremely hostile towards the demon race, she certainly wasn't friendly either. If her master found out that she was helping a few fox demons, he might scold her.

But since Liu Jun wanted to save the little white fox, she had no choice but to intervene.

After saying that, Mo Li began to set up an array around them. She formed hand seals and chanted incantations, and talismans flew from her hands, enveloping the entire space. The lines of the array appeared and disappeared in the air, like threads connecting Liu Jun and the little white fox.

Liu Jun stood quietly in the center of the formation, his gaze fixed resolutely ahead. He knew that every moment from now on could determine his life or death, but he did not flinch in the slightest. He had only one belief in his heart: to save the fox demon's daughter, even if it meant sacrificing his own life.

The fox demon couple stood guard closely beside the formation, their eyes never leaving Liu Jun and Mo Li for a moment.

They clenched their paws tightly, praying incessantly, hoping that the contract would succeed and bring their daughter back to life.

As time went by, the light within the formation grew stronger and stronger, and a mysterious power permeated the air.

Mo Li's face turned somewhat pale, but she persisted, constantly adjusting the operation of the formation.

Clearly, this is a critical moment, and any negligence could lead to the failure of all previous efforts.

Finally, thanks to Mo Li's efforts, the formation reached a perfect state. She took a deep breath and then shouted, "Contract begins!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling light shot up from the formation, enveloping Liu Jun and the little white fox in his arms.

For a moment, time seemed to freeze. Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the beam of light.

They didn't know if the contract would succeed this time, or if Liu Jun and the little white fox would return safely.

Just then, the array, which had been emitting a stable light, began to flicker violently.

The flashing frequency was so fast it was dazzling, just like the lights in a bar, completely irregular.

"Oh no!" Mo Li's expression changed drastically in an instant, her bright eyes filled with fear and anxiety.

Clearly, this situation was beyond her control.

At this critical moment, the completion of the soul contract is at a crucial stage. If the formation collapses at this juncture, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The power of the contract is like an enraged beast; once it gets out of control, it will inevitably backfire on Liu Jun and the little white fox.

At that point, let alone whether they can successfully save the poor little white fox, Liu Jun will probably lose everything.

Just as Mo Li was anxious and at a loss, Liu Jun, who had been standing in the formation with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes.

"Mo Li, do you have any spirit stones? Give them to me!" Liu Jun's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable power.

"Ah, yes!" Mo Li responded instinctively. Her thoughts were still a jumbled mess, but her body had already reacted.

She hurriedly rummaged through her storage bag and quickly pulled out a bag of spirit stones. She immediately tossed the bag to Liu Jun, her movements swift and decisive.

Liu Jun seemed like a completely different person, exuding a sense of composure and calmness.

He quickly took the bag and threw the spirit stones inside at certain locations within the formation.

The movements were extremely precise, with each spirit stone landing accurately on a key node of the formation.

As spirit stones were embedded one by one, the light of the formation gradually stabilized. The runes within the formation began to circulate again, emanating a powerful aura.

Liu Jun stood motionless in the formation, still holding the little white fox.

Mo Li stared in shock at everything before her, her mouth slightly open, but no sound came out.

She was secretly amazed; this mastery of formations was no less than her master's. She recalled the days when she herself had studied formations with her master, who had always patiently taught her the meaning of each rune and the layout of each formation.

Compared to Liu Jun's mastery of formations, she felt like a kindergarten child, her formation skills were nothing to brag about.

Finally, the powerful array light gradually dimmed, and the contract ceremony was completed.

Liu Jun stood there quietly, looking somewhat weary. In his arms, the little white fox, which had been unconscious, was now emanating a subtle aura.

A faint thread connected the two of them, shimmering with a soft light and trembling gently as if it were alive.

This is the wondrous bond formed by the power of the contract, connecting the souls of Liu Jun and the little white fox.

It is said that after a period of time, the thread will completely disappear into the air, as if it had never existed. However, their contract will be deeply engraved in their souls and will continue until one of them dies and their soul dissipates, at which point it will end.

"Did it succeed?" The male fox, who had been waiting nearby, asked impatiently.

"Yes, the power of the contract has appeared. It's a success." Mo Li nodded slightly.

"Why hasn't my daughter woken up yet?" the male fox asked anxiously.

Its claws kept scratching at the ground, as if that would wake its daughter up sooner.

"It was just an experiment, and the power of this contract might not be able to repair your daughter's soul." Mo Li sighed, a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

The atmosphere around them instantly became oppressive. The male fox's eyes dimmed, while the female fox clung tightly to him, her eyes brimming with tears, yet she stubbornly held back her sobs.