Before Bai Yue could even blink, a blinding flash of golden light erupted from Cāng Yáo's outstretched hand. The light shot across the clearing like a physical tether, slamming directly into Bai Yue's chest.
"Ack!" Bai Yue stumbled backward, clutching her sternum.
The light didn't burn, but it felt heavy.
It wrapped around her left wrist, solidifying into a glowing golden runic band before sinking directly into her skin, leaving behind a faint, shimmering tattoo.
Cāng Yáo raised her own wrist, revealing a matching, glowing mark.
[BEEP! CRITICAL ALERT! ⚠]
The Goddess Tiān-Mìng's system violently materialized in front of Bai Yue's face, flashing an aggressive, blood-red warning screen.
[Soul-Bound Draconic Contract Initiated!]
[Terms: Win = Dragon Eviction. Lose = Forfeit Fox Lord Husband.]
[Status: Feral Mama, what have you done?! This is legally binding across all celestial realms! You just bet your husband!]
