Snow Empress's logic was actually very simple: since her spirit power had a harmonious feeling with the young man, then… perhaps the young man was a Spirit Beast born from heaven and earth, similar to her, the Ice Empress, and the reason he currently appeared human… was perhaps due to a Spirit Beast's transformation.
When Kong Ming'an heard Snow Empress's strange deduction, he was at a loss for words, but he also guessed that it was due to the unique nature of his Spirit.
After much persuasion, Kong Ming'an finally explained clearly to Snow Empress that he was indeed a human, just with a special Spirit.
Snow Empress offered no comment, her icy blue eyes still showing a look of skepticism.
Evidently, Snow Empress didn't fully believe someone's explanation, but she eventually nodded slowly, temporarily accepting this statement.
The small interlude ended, and a contract, provided by Ilieks and personally drafted by Kong Ming'an, slowly appeared before Snow Empress.
Snow Empress blinked, her gaze falling upon the contract in front of her.
The terms within the contract were very clear, mainly consisting of two parts. The first part, and most important, was Kong Ming'an's promise of protection for the Land of Extreme North in the future.
In this part, she would need to serve as Kong Ming'an's bodyguard in the future, eliminating all potential threats to his life.
At the same time, she would also serve as an observation subject for Kong Ming'an, acting as a sample… This part she didn't quite understand, but someone explained to her that she only needed to sit quietly while he sat beside her, which sounded quite simple.
The most important part of the contract had no issues, yet Snow Empress did not relax. Instead, she continued to read, looking at the equally important supplementary clauses.
This section of the clauses was a bit more complex.
Simply put, she needed to submit all information regarding the "Soul Skill Modules" she possessed, regularly provide samples of her spirit power, blood, and other bodily tissues, and assist Kong Ming'an when he requested it.
All of the above was entirely voluntary; she had the right to refuse. However, as long as she performed the aforementioned actions, her contributions would be recorded and converted into specific "value" points.
And when these values accumulated to a certain number, Kong Ming'an would fulfill her request and help Ice Empress overcome her Heavenly Tribulation.
According to Kong Ming'an, she had become his employee, and these values were equivalent to a salary.
Roughly calculated, even if she received the lowest salary, without any commission or bonuses, she would only need to "work" for about ten years for someone to help Ice Empress overcome her Heavenly Tribulation.
For her, ten years was but a flick of a finger, completely acceptable.
She meticulously "read" the contents of this mental force-condensed contract, going over it repeatedly several times, a hint of complexity flashing across her delicate face.
These terms were much more lenient than she had anticipated… The other party could have actually drafted a much harsher contract, even secretly embedding traps.
But… it seemed there weren't any?
She raised her eyes to look at Kong Ming'an, her tone carrying a subtle hint of confusion:
"You are truly not of my kind?"
"Truly not…"
Kong Ming'an's tone carried a hint of helplessness.
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Snow Empress silently watched him for a moment, a flicker in her icy blue eyes. She glanced at the contract, then back at Kong Ming'an, and with a touch of suspicion, she suddenly asked in a low voice:
"Really?"
"…Really."
This time, Kong Ming'an's tone carried a hint of seriousness.
Snow Empress remained silent, her heart still filled with doubt.
According to her logic, if you are not of my kind, then why would you be so fair to me?
If he were human, he should have killed her for her spirit ring and Spirit Bone, right? Even if not, finding a way to enslave her would be normal; why be so fair?
The stereotype of humans influenced Snow Empress, yet looking at someone, a thought inexplicably arose in her heart: "Perhaps he is different from other humans."
Pressing her lips together, she felt a slight internal struggle, yet she inexplicably missed Ice Empress.
If Ice Empress were with her at this moment, she could at least discuss things with her, instead of having to think alone… Shaking her head, Snow Empress finally decided not to dwell on this issue for now. After all, in the future, she would always be by his side, so there would always be time to explore.
She would, after all, be able to see his true self.
Extending her hand, a wisp of extreme ice and snow spirit power, containing her Soul aura, attached to her fingertip. She then lightly inscribed her name upon the contract in front of her.
Immediately, the contract took effect, radiating a dazzling golden light, then splitting into two streams of light that respectively merged into Kong Ming'an and Snow Empress's bodies.
Snow Empress felt it for a moment, clearly sensing that a connection had been established between her and Kong Ming'an. Simultaneously, the contents of the contract were clearer than ever before.
Almost instinctively, Snow Empress breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, one of the two things she cared about most had been accomplished, and the other only required effort!
Beside her, Kong Ming'an slightly nodded, a hint of imperceptible satisfaction in his eyes, as he watched Snow Empress, whose eyes were burning with fighting Spirit and who appeared full of vigor.
To make employees work wholeheartedly for you, one naturally has to motivate them, for example, by giving half a bonus upfront, which can be said to be extremely effective.
A moment later, after confirming that there was nothing else for them to do, Kong Deming and Ilieks successively departed, leaving the laboratory to Kong Ming'an and Snow Empress.
With Snow Empress, an existence comparable to a Limit Douluo, serving as a bodyguard, someone's safety was almost completely assured. The two of them could now safely enter secluded cultivation.
Meanwhile, Snow Empress had also recovered slightly from the weakened state she was in after breaking the Seal of the God Sealing Platform.
In the original work, Snow Empress was sealed by the God Sealing Platform for a long time. It was only when Huo Yuhao forcefully shattered the outer shell of the God Sealing Platform that Snow Empress finally broke the Seal and saw the light of day again.
In that situation, Snow Empress's own strength had severely declined, to the point where she couldn't even deal with Du Bu Si, a level 98 Super Douluo, which led to her self-detonation.
But the current Snow Empress was clearly different. She had not been sealed by the God Sealing Platform for too long, and the way she left the God Sealing Platform was not by forcefully breaking the Seal from within, but by Kong Ming'an actively releasing her from the outside.
Under such circumstances, Snow Empress's own strength was not damaged too much. Although she was not yet at her peak, the rest only required a little time to recover.
Slowly exhaling, Snow Empress adjusted her state, then stood up and immediately entered "work" mode.
Her icy blue eyes slightly lifted, then naturally met someone's gaze. With a hint of eagerness, she spoke:
"Aren't you going to test me? When are we starting?"