Animal-eared Girl Era: Start by Forming a Contract with an SSS-Class School Belle

The feedback from breaking through to the Emperor Realm really was terrifying.

The Reincarnation Divine Spirit was at the first stage, tier ten of the Emperor Realm, and broke through to the second stage, tier one—a major leap in realms.

That caused Xiao Ye to skyrocket from Venerable Realm tier two to peak Saint Realm.

Back in the day, Qingcheng had spent over a thousand years to cross these levels and reach peak Saint Realm.

He accomplished that in ten minutes.

In the Space-Time Hall, twenty-eight years had passed—but only one day on Blue Star's outside world.

The Beast Girls' cultivation speed, once again, could explode upward.

At Mythical Level, advancing one tier in Venerable Realm took one year.

Advancing one tier in Saint Realm took six years.

In just half a day outside, which was one hundred and forty years in the Space-Time Hall, those Beast Girls could all reach peak Saint Realm.

Emperor Realm, first stage, Surface Level, at Mythical-Level Talent, took thirty years to advance one tier.

Second stage, at Mythical Level, to advance a small tier took three hundred years.

Once he broke through to Emperor Realm, the time ratio between the Space-Time Hall and the outside world would reach a terrifying one million to one—that's even scarier than the Saint Realm's hundred thousand to one!

At that point, the Beast Girls' cultivation speed would outpace Blue Star's more and more!

*Xiao Ye thought this, releasing the Fate Divine Spirit from his grasp.*

The Fate Divine Spirit, however, grabbed his hand with her own and pressed it to her heart, her face a little shy as she said,

"Human Emperor, I've accepted reality."

"Whether I recover my memory or not, I'm still your wife."

"So please treat me like your wife, and I'll try to fall for you again—even without my memories!"

Xiao Ye looked surprised, "Fate Divine Spirit, there's no need for this, no need to force yourself to get close to me."

The Fate Divine Spirit shook her head, her eyes firm, and said,

"I'm Qingcheng, and Qingcheng is me."

"Being close to you makes me happy inside. I'm not forcing myself to be with you, so don't ever bring it up again."

Xiao Ye stared at that fair, tender face that looked exactly like Qingcheng's.

He laughed.

*He felt both surprised and guilty inside.*

*Had the Fate Divine Spirit already accepted herself as Qingcheng—even as a Qingcheng who'd lost her memory?*

"Alright!"

Xiao Ye said seriously, "Since you aren't against it, of course I'm more than happy to accept."

"Because you are, after all, my wife!"

At the word "wife," the Fate Divine Spirit spaced out for a moment.

*An uncontrollable surge of happiness flooded her heart, filling every corner within.*

*Her entire being felt comfortable and joyful; even her mental state improved quite a bit.*

The commotion from the breakthrough triggered an energy tidal wave, alarming the Zi Family's Imperial Race.

Immediately, some Zi Family Members flew over to investigate.

When they saw Xiao Ye, they instantly cupped their fists with respect and said,

"Greetings, Young Master."

"Young Master, the Zi Family is hosting a celebration banquet. Please come to the main hall and join the party."

Afterward, he looked toward Qingcheng and respectfully cupped his fists again, "Madam, you are a benefactor to our Zi Family."

"You are the key to our great victory."

"Would you be willing to join the celebration banquet in the main hall?"

He had participated in the clan battle and witnessed—firsthand—Ouyang Dingtian being turned to dust by Qingcheng's attack.

The Fate Divine Spirit did not answer, instead looking at Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye's main task at the moment was to keep the Fate Divine Spirit company.

He grinned,

"Fate, do you want to experience a human banquet, and try some human snacks?"

The Fate Divine Spirit remembered the stinky tofu she had in Hang City, swallowed, and hesitantly said,

"I'm a Divine Spirit. Would it really be appropriate to attend a human banquet?"

Xiao Ye chuckled, "There's nothing inappropriate about it."

After a short exchange, the two decided to join the Zi Family banquet.

The Ancestral Empress's mouth twitched as she called out,

"Hey, Human Emperor, what about me."

"Am I just air now?"

"I'm going to the banquet too! I want human snacks!"

When Human Emperor and Fate had been all lovey-dovey, she thought she was the third wheel.

Now, Human Emperor and Fate really did just treat her as the third wheel!

Being reminded, Xiao Ye flashed an embarrassed grin and cheerfully agreed to bring her along.

The Zi Family Members had no objections; when the Young Master invited friends to the banquet, even if they did have an opinion, they couldn't voice it.

The two Divine Spirits curiously followed Xiao Ye, entering the Zi Family's Imperial Race city and heading deeper until they reached the Zi Family Territory.

Before they'd even crossed the threshold of the main hall, a cheerful voice tinged with regret rang out from within.

"Tell the steward to take half of the Venerable Realm ferocious beast meat from the Zi Family's warehouse, a tenth of the Saint Realm beast meat, and one Quasi-Emperor Realm beast—let the kitchen cook them all up!"

"And bring out the aged wine—the millennium nectar too, all of it."

"Everyone, eat and drink to your heart's content! There's enough for everyone!"

"Sigh, too bad Ziran and Xiao Ye had to leave—otherwise this banquet would be truly perfect."

Xiao Ye stopped walking.

He waved his hand, and a golden Light Gate appeared; Ziran stepped out, looking completely lost.

She had already reached fifth tier of Saint Realm, and had wanted to keep cultivating, but Xiao Ye had called for her, so she had to come out.

"The Zi Family's celebration banquet," Xiao Ye said, and Ziran indicated she understood.

Her sharp eyes suddenly spotted the Fate Divine Spirit holding Xiao Ye's hand affectionately, and she blurted out,

"Fate Divine Spirit, did you get your memory back?"

The Fate Divine Spirit shook her head, "No."

Ziran looked confused, "Still no memory."

"So... you two are together now?"

The Fate Divine Spirit answered coolly, "That's right. I am the Human Emperor's wife—being with him is only natural, isn't it?"

Ziran was at a loss for words.

Xiao Ye smiled helplessly, "Alright, we're already at the door. Let's all go in and eat."

The four went in, instantly drawing the attention of all the Zi Family's higher-ups in the hall.

Yun Bing, Yunxi, and their parents were there too.

Zi Dao's eyes lit up; he stood and waved, calling out in his deep, booming voice,

"Ziran, son-in-law, and our two friends, over here."

"Hahaha, I was just saying a minute ago this party wouldn't be the same without Ziran and my son-in-law, and here you are, right on cue."

"We really are on the same wavelength, hahaha."

Everyone at the main table inside Zi Family Hall was a senior of the Zi Family—the other members were dining in the guest hall.

At Zi Dao's table sat him, his wife, Yun Bing, Yunxi, and their parents—a party of six.

"Saintess, Young Master, please take a seat."

"Hey, who's that woman Young Master is holding hands with?"

"Who cares, the Saintess isn't mad, so stop worrying."

"Geez, my bad for being nosy."

The Zi Family higher-ups all got up to greet them, one by one.

Xiao Ye nodded and joined everyone at the main table.

Zi Dao took Enlightenment Tea leaves from his storage ring—quite generously, he used two leaves for tea and said with a smile,

"Son-in-law, my in-laws have recovered their memories. Aren't you going to say something?"

Xiao Ye looked toward the two white-haired elders sitting nearby and said gently, "Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, I'm Xiao Ye, Yun Bing and Yunxi's husband."

"I'm your son-in-law."

"How are you both these days? Have you recovered alright?"

The two elders beamed kindly, "We've recovered very well—should be good for a few more centuries."

"Son-in-law, thank you. If not for you, we might've been gone long ago."

Xiao Ye had traded himself as a hostage for the two of them—they remembered that well, and felt deeply moved, fully accepting Xiao Ye as their son-in-law.

Even though both daughters had married the same man, they had no complaints.

Because Xiao Ye was worthy of their trust!

Xiao Ye nodded, then pointed at the Fate Divine Spirit and said, "This is also my wife—her name is Qingcheng."