Chapter 92: The Deep Bond Between the Green Caterpillar and Wang Che
Chapter 92: The Deep Bond Between the Green Caterpillar and Wang Che
“This…”
The research director was puzzled.
What did this mean?
The first nineteen questions were all answered perfectly.
Why was the last and easiest question answered incorrectly?
The researchers looked at each other.
They didn’t know what to do.
“How do you usually teach this little guy?”
The research director vaguely guessed something.
“I teach normally,” Wang Che coughed. “Maybe Little Caterpillar saw its own name and instinctively chose it.”
“Should we have it answer again?” a researcher suggested.
“No need, no need,” Wang Che waved his hand. “It’s fine if the score is a bit lower.”
After speaking, Wang Che patted the Green Caterpillar’s head.
Look how proud this guy was.
“That’s true.”
The research director didn’t ask further. He realized it wouldn’t have much impact.
At most, the evaluation would say: Over nine years old, but not yet ten.
“Its Spiritual Intelligence is indeed higher than most Soul Pets that come for testing,” the research director waved his hand. “Prepare for the next test: intimacy.”
Intimacy is an expression of emotion.
How do you test the intimacy between a Soul Pet and its master?
First, just like before.
They needed to answer a questionnaire.
As the Soul Pact Master, Wang Che had to fill in the Soul Pet’s basic information, daily preferences, schedule, mood changes, etc.
After filling it out, the researchers would test the Green Caterpillar based on this questionnaire to determine the score.
Finally, they had to complete a task together with the Soul Pet. The higher the completion, the higher the intimacy.
The tasks varied for different Soul Pets.
After Wang Che filled out the questionnaire, he scored full marks.
He knew the Green Caterpillar inside out.
He had raised it since it was born.
Even its hobbies were cultivated by him.
“Very good. It seems you know your Green Caterpillar very well. If you hadn’t invested your emotions during the nurturing process, you wouldn’t know it so well,” the research director nodded in satisfaction. “Next, we need to see the Green Caterpillar’s feelings for you.”
“First, Student Wang, please step into the circle on the stage.”
“Layers of high-temperature flames will rise around the circle. You cannot leave it.”
“The Green Caterpillar’s task is to see if it will come to save you.”
“The shorter the time from hesitation to decision to entry, the deeper its feelings for you.”
“If it enters the circle within ten seconds, it means your intimacy is very high.”
This test was very interesting.
Most insects are afraid of fire.
When the Soul Pact Master is trapped in a situation that the Soul Pet fears.
It is crucial to see if the Soul Pet has the resolve to save its Soul Pact Master, even if it means facing its own fears or getting hurt.
The mystery of the Life Soul Pact lies here.
The deeper the emotions between the Soul Pet and the Soul Pact Master, the stronger their Life Soul Pact bond, and the more unscientific changes can occur.
However, this test was extremely difficult.
“So far, no student’s Soul Pet has passed the intimacy test,” the research director said. “Students all think they are very close to their Soul Pets. But that is only because they live together every day, which creates a superficial appearance. Without experiencing time and hardships, the true intimacy between a Soul Pact Master and a Soul Pet can never be revealed.”
“So, we simulate this environment to test the intimacy between different Soul Pets and their Soul Pact Masters.”
“Of course, since it’s only a simulation, it’s still different from real situations.”
“But if they can’t even handle a simulated environment, then in a real situation, it goes without saying.”
This test had some logic to it.
Wang Che did not deny it.
He went to the central stage, and soon layers of fire rings rose around him.
It had a certain range.
It wouldn’t cause him much harm.
But from the outside, it looked very dangerous.
“After the timer starts, you can encourage the Green Caterpillar to come save you. This will test how deep your bond is.”
The research director reminded him.
As soon as he finished speaking.
A researcher nearby immediately said, “Timer starts.”
The Green Caterpillar watched from the side and showed no intention of entering.
It was still somewhat afraid of fire.
Although it absorbed Life-imbued fire energy and its body burned with flames when using Blazing Charge.
That was because a layer of Soul Power covered its skin, isolating it from the fire.
So the flames on its body did not touch it.
Otherwise, when using this move, the enemy might not fall, but it would be the first to go down.
Wang Che: “…”
The researchers watched with great interest.
This test was the most challenging for Soul Pact Masters and students.
Because their Soul Pets had not experienced many hardships yet, their intimacy was actually very low, and their emotions were not very deep.
So, it was already good if the Soul Pet didn’t retreat, let alone enter within ten seconds.
This couldn’t be blamed on the Soul Pets.
Their Spiritual Intelligence wasn’t high yet, and they hadn’t gone through tough times with their Soul Pact Masters.
Facing things they were naturally afraid of, it was impossible for them to have the resolve to save their Soul Pact Master even if it meant getting hurt or sacrificing themselves.
Generally, as long as the Soul Pet didn’t retreat, the intimacy wasn’t zero.
“Three seconds have passed, and the Green Caterpillar hasn’t retreated. That’s not bad. It seems even Wang Che can only achieve this much in this test.”
The research director nodded, not surprised by this.
The Green Caterpillar kept hesitating as it looked around.
It stared at Wang Che, clearly wavering.
Those roaring flames looked truly intimidating.
Wang Che: “…”
Seriously. Wasted my effort raising you.
Time ticked by.
Right then, just as many researchers thought that was all that would happen,
Wang Che suddenly declared, “Today… I’ll read two extra chapters!”
The Green Caterpillar’s eyes instantly lit up. Its backward steps halted immediately.
Then it stepped forward.
Everyone was shocked.
“Three chapters!”
Without a moment’s hesitation, the Green Caterpillar pushed off the ground with its tail. Braving the thick flames, it charged straight into the fire.
It landed neatly right in front of Wang Che.
Its tail thumped the ground excitedly.
Every researcher, including the director, was stunned.
What just happened?
The Green Caterpillar had clearly been backing away just moments before. Wang Che just said one thing, and its courage just maxed out?
Look at that decisive charge! Amazing!
The flames soon went out.
Wang Che walked down, the Green Caterpillar beside him.
“Impressive! Eight seconds… that’s the best time recorded so far,” the research director exclaimed, deeply impressed. “Truly incredible. Many students have tried encouraging their Soul Pets, but none had an effect like yours. They simply won’t charge in…”
“And your words… they didn’t even sound like encouragement. This Green Caterpillar is truly unique.”
“…Guess it’s sort of a code phrase,” Wang Che could only reply vaguely.
“Regardless, it came in to save you. That alone proves how strong your bond is.”
Strong Bond.
Wang Che glanced sideways at the Green Caterpillar.
Green Caterpillar: “(·′ω`·)”
The bond was indeed strong (fueled by promises of extra chapters).
Time to increase its training load.
After a moment of shared astonishment, the researchers in the room quickly moved on to the next test.
“The final test involves Telepathy. As your Life Soul Pact advances, it naturally heightens the Telepathy between you two. A single thought from you will be instantly understood.”
The researcher continued, “A single look can convey your intent. Telepathy is truly wondrous. Except for some naturally gifted Psychic-Type Spirit Pets or certain Martial Souls, establishing Telepathy with a Soul Pet requires you both to cultivate this connection yourselves.”
This test was also quite simple.
The Soul Pact Master had to silently command their Soul Pet to use a Soul Skill.
Wang Che and the Green Caterpillar aced this perfectly.
With just one look from Wang Che, the Green Caterpillar obediently activated its Silk Spitting Soul Skill.
The synchrony was uncanny.
It left the researchers totally stunned with amazement.
Because it felt less like innate Telepathy,
and more like trained-in, battle-hardened understanding. Calling it Telepathy felt a bit forced.