Animal-eared Girl Era: Start by Forming a Contract with an SSS-Class School Belle-Chapter 309: Brother Xiao, Xi Er is in the small forest behind the mountain! (Please follow)

Chapter 309: Chapter 309: Brother Xiao, Xi Er is in the small forest behind the mountain! (Please follow)

Ever since he got defeated last time and the news spread throughout the Imperial Capital, he became the butt of everyone’s jokes and a hot topic at dinner tables. Every time they gathered, people would bring up Xiao Ye as soon as they saw him, which annoyed the hell out of him.

He often had nightmares at night, the scene of his defeat replaying in his dreams every single day, leaving him drenched in sweat and shocked awake.

*So when he saw Xiao Ye, Ye Fan couldn’t help but feel a surge of dread in his heart. His whole body tensed up, and even his eyes grew bloodshot.*

Xiao Ye looked a bit surprised, "It’s you?"

"That loser from last time."

Mu Qingxue gazed at the bridal gifts in the air, appearing deep in thought, "So he came to propose to the Qin Family."

Ye Fan spoke with heavy hostility, "Hmph, Xiao Ye, I want to duel you! This time, I’ll definitely beat you."

A strong force surged in his body, spreading rapidly in all directions.

Tier Two, Venerable Realm!

Xiao Ye casually dug at his ear as the aura of a Tier Eight Venerable burst out with a bang, instantly crushing Ye Fan’s power. He said, "What did you just say? I didn’t catch that."

A hurricane-like force swept through, and Ye Fan was almost blown away. He only managed to stay put because Elder Ye held him down.

Ye Fan’s expression froze, his eyes going blank as he muttered in disbelief, "Tier Eight Venerable Realm—how is that possible?!"

"It’s only been a little while, and he’s already advanced to high-tier Venerable!"

In less than ten days, he went from Tier One Venerable to Tier Two and was already feeling proud, thinking he had rebuilt his shattered confidence in being unbeatable.

*But Xiao Ye just smashed him into the ground again, destroying his confidence all over.*

It shattered with a loud "bang!"

Mu Qingxue sneered, "Hey, red-haired loser, weren’t you gonna challenge Xiao Ye? Go for it."

"Why are you just standing there in a daze? Chickening out?"

Red-haired loser?

Ye Fan’s face turned even darker. This was the first time anyone called him that.

"Hmph! Real men don’t fight women. Xiao Ye, one day, I’ll defeat you!"

"City Lord Qin, I’ll be going now!"

*Ye Fan felt like he couldn’t hang around any longer, quickly put away the floating gifts, and flashed right out of the City Lord’s Mansion’s main hall, jumping into his carriage.*

The old man slapped his forehead, then waved his hand, and Ye Fan was pulled right back.

He spoke up, "City Lord Qin, you said your daughter already has someone she likes. That guy wouldn’t happen to be Xiao Ye, would it?"

Qin Platform nodded as if it were obvious, "Yeah, it’s Brother Xiao."

*Ye Fan’s eyes went wide with rage again—Xiao Ye, it’s Xiao Ye again!*

*Was Xiao Ye born to steal other people’s fiancées or something? Damn bastard!*

The old man’s mouth twitched as he sized up Xiao Ye, then sized up Ye Fan, his gaze darting between the two.

In the end, he concluded that whether it was looks, presence, or Beastmaster talent, Xiao Ye crushed Ye Fan in every category. Total blowout!

Young Master had flaming red hair, and if he weren’t dressed all fancy, he’d look just like a boastful, broke loser.

Of course, there was no way he’d ever say that out loud.

*Ye Fan noticed the disdain in Elder Ye’s eyes and felt even angrier, nearly unable to keep it together.*

The old man challenged, "This kid already formed a contract. Are you gonna make your daughter a homewrecker?"

Qin Platform just laughed loudly, "That’s our own business. No need for Elder Ye to worry."

The old man’s face darkened, "So you’re just not gonna take the Imperial Capital’s Ye Family—"

He didn’t get to finish that line before Ye Fan cut him off. Ye Fan leaned in and whispered, "I checked up on Xiao Ye. He’s weird as hell—can form contracts with multiple Beast Girls. Counting Mu Qingxue, he’s got four already."

The old man choked on his words.

Qin Platform laughed heartily, "Ha ha ha, Elder Ye, Young Master Ye, I’ve still got business to discuss with Brother Xiao, so I won’t keep you. See yourselves out."

"Childhood engagements are just verbal promises, not real contracts. If it’s not the right fit, there’s no point forcing it. Butler, show them out!"

The Qin Mansion’s butler spoke politely, "Young Master Ye, Elder Ye, the engagement might be void now, but the friendship between our families will never change."

Ye Fan walked away looking gloomy, not even glancing back, tail between his legs.

The old man let out a cold snort and shot Xiao Ye a deep, meaningful look before leaving too.

Mu Qingxue gave a dismissive laugh, "That loser thinks he can challenge my man? He should take a long look in the mirror and see what he’s worth."

Qin Platform looked apologetic, "Sorry for wasting everyone’s time."

Xiao Ye waved it off, "No worries. But I do have a question."

"Uncle Qin, who’s your daughter interested in?"

Mu Qingxue and Yun Bing both locked their eyes on him, a chilling glint in them.

Qin Platform looked a little embarrassed, scratching his head, "Honestly, I just used Brother Xiao as a scapegoat. Sorry about that."

*He understood Xi’Er’s thoughts, but her happiness was hers to seize. As her father, he couldn’t just blurt everything out. If that led to trouble, it’d be a mess.*

Mu Qingxue and Yun Bing breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Ye shrugged, unconcerned, "Already acted as the scapegoat once; being one again is no big deal."

"Uncle Qin, let’s go see your daughter and ask about the treatment template. The sooner it’s solved, the better."

Seeing Xiao Ye didn’t mind, Qin Platform’s eyes lit up, taking even more of a liking to him. *Brother Xiao really had a broad mind—no wonder he was the top of the younger generation.*

With Xi’Er following him, he could relax.

Qin Platform waved and brought out a box covered in sealing runes, handing it to Xiao Ye, "There are two Creation Rule Fragment Crystals in here—the healing items you told us about."

"As for my daughter, she’s in the little forest behind the mountain right now, waiting for Brother Xiao. Could you go see her alone for the treatment?"

He was clearly creating alone time for Qin Xi’Er and Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye took the rune-inscribed box and nodded, "The little forest out back? Alright."

*Xiao Ye didn’t think much about it; all he had on his mind was getting Xi’Er’s template fixed, completing the System task, and snagging the reward.*

Qin Platform said with a smile, "Yep yep, then we’ll wait here for you and Xi’Er to come back triumphant."

Yun Bing chimed in, "Go on, Xiao Ye. The City Lord’s Mansion is super safe, and worst case, just whip out the Bronze Hall and crush people—that thing could even flatten a Supreme."

Xiao Ye’s mouth twitched, then, walking pigeon-toed, he exited the main hall’s back door and vaulted into the air toward the little forest in the City Lord’s Mansion’s rear.

In the little forest, because Xiao Ye had come to the City Lord’s Mansion over an hour early, Qin Xi’Er was soaking naked and snow-white in the creek, still bathing.

A mother wolf came to the creek for a drink and casually snatched up the little cute panties and light dress from the clean stone slab, carrying them off. Qin Xi’Er was distracted, didn’t notice, and stayed blissfully unaware.

At the forest entrance, Xiao Ye recalled the directions and landed at the start of the narrow path. Fifty meters in, he just happened to bump into that wandering Grandmaster Realm mother wolf.

The wolf sensed Xiao Ye’s intimidating aura and decided not to mess with him. It whipped its head, tossing whatever it was carrying square at Xiao Ye’s face, then bolted off in a flash.

"Hidden weapon!" Xiao Ye reacted instantly, snatching the thrown object with his right hand.

Bringing it up to his face, he was instantly dumbfounded, "Ah, what the..."

"These look like Qin Xi’Er’s... um, tiny kawaii-printed ones—smells nice, too."

"Where is Qin Xi’Er? I’ll just return these to her."