First, it had been raised and cared for by its original master since infancy, having long regarded the original master as its closest kin. After the original master's passing, it would never choose to recognize another owner.
Second, as a high-level Demon Beast, it already possessed significant intelligence. Even if constrained by the *Lifebound Beast Plaque* and forced to become a legacy Spirit Beast of a sect or family, it wouldn't willingly accept another master.
After all, using the *Lifebound Beast Plaque* inherently comes with numerous inconveniences, and the restrictions it imposes on freedom aren't insurmountable.
However, once a contract is signed and ownership recognized, it truly becomes a slave, a servant, with no room left for negotiation.
Yet, at this point, no matter Zhou Chun's regrets, they are meaningless.
Even if he had known this beforehand, it would have made no difference.
