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

All the Beast Girls present glared at Xiao Ye with sinister looks, their eyes sharp as knives.

If looks could kill, Xiao Ye would probably have been shot through the heart by a thousand arrows, his body riddled with holes from a rain of arrows.

Xiao Ye gave an awkward laugh,

"Bingxi, wives, the Ancestral Empress was targeted by the Domain Lord of the Beast Hunting Star Domain, who wants to drag her back as a plaything."

"To make the Domain Lord of Beast Hunting Star Domain give up, I got together with the Ancestral Empress, helping her mature into a young woman."

"That way, the Domain Lord would let go of his obsession with the Ancestral Empress."

But Cheng Bingxi didn't appreciate it, her face growing even darker as she said, "Taking advantage of someone's weakness, Xiao Ye, you're taking advantage of someone's weakness."

"When did you become like this?"

The other Beast Girls chimed in,

"Xiao Ye, you brought in a new Divine Spirit without even telling us, and you're taking advantage of someone too, you've changed."

"When we're together, it's all about mutual feelings and willingness, but look at you, sigh."

"Men really do change, getting harder and harder to satisfy, chasing novelty and ditching the old. I haven't even worked out with you for two months now."

"We have to line up just to be with you, and now you throw an Ancestral Empress into the mix. The weight we have in your heart just keeps getting lighter."

As they spoke, some even wiped their tears, looking like women scorned by a douchebag.

*Xiao Ye felt his heart twist, a wave of frustration and guilt rising inside.*

Just then, the Ancestral Empress spoke up, drawing everyone's attention as she bowed,

"First wife, it's me who was moved by the Human Emperor and seduced him."

"He is upright, pure, and still the same Human Emperor you all knew before, never having changed his heart."

"Please don't blame him."

"Sisters, if you don't like me, I can back out right away, dissolve my contract with the Human Emperor, and go alone to the main star system of the Beast Hunting Star Domain to be the Domain Lord's plaything."

"I promise never to show up in front of you again or have any attachment to the Human Emperor."

*A trace of bitterness stirred inside her.*

*This crisis all started because of her—Xiao Ye's Beast Girls resisting her made sense.*

*But she wasn't one to shirk responsibility, and she was willing to actively shoulder the blame.*

Cheng Bingxi suddenly slammed her little hand on the armrest of her Dragon Crystal chair, a muffled boom echoing in everyone's ears.

All the Beast Girls' expressions changed.

"Hiss, Sister Bingxi is about to blow up."

"Yeah, Sister Bingxi rarely gets angry, but when she does—it's like the world ends. Xiao Ye is toast."

"Oh, I hope Sister Bingxi beats the crap out of Xiao Ye, so he learns his lesson and stops picking up new Divine Spirits so casually."

"Hmph, exactly—we told him not to take in more Beast Girls, so he snags a Divine Spirit instead, playing word games with our rule. He's really bad!"

"Actually, it's not that big a deal, as long as hubby's heart hasn't changed, and he didn't force the Ancestral Empress."

"Heh, let's see what the eldest sis will do."

*Xiao Ye gazed anxiously at Cheng Bingxi, saying,* "Bingxi, what do you want us to do? Just say it."

Cheng Bingxi took a deep breath, her face settling back into calm as she said,

"Since you two are genuinely in love, naturally we can't tear you apart."

"Ancestral Empress, you're already Xiao Ye's Divine Spirit, so you are not allowed to even think about being someone else's plaything."

"Yes, I won't even allow you to have that kind of thought!"

"Otherwise, I'll definitely consider that an emotional betrayal!"

"But I trust that you only said that to protect Xiao Ye; deep down, you don't actually want to be that Domain Lord's plaything, it was just words, so I won't punish you for it."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't wait for Xiao Ye to handle things—I'd get rid of you myself!"

Xiao Ye and the Ancestral Empress lit up with joy.

*Cheng Bingxi had just agreed to let them be together!*

The Ancestral Empress bowed gratefully,

"Big sister, thank you so much. Please rest assured, I won't betray the duties of our sisterhood."

"No matter in body, mind, spirit, or actions, I will never betray Xiao Ye!"

"I swear by my Divine Soul! Otherwise, I'll never reincarnate; my Divine Soul will be utterly destroyed!"

Cheng Bingxi nodded, her aura as the big sister expanding, sweeping over the whole place.

She looked at all the Beast Girls and Divine Spirits around and said coldly,

"That goes for all of you too."

"Here's a heads-up—if anyone in our inner palace breaks the rules and betrays Xiao Ye, I'll personally handle you."

"Don't think dissolving your contract gets you off the hook. If you betray Xiao Ye, no matter how close you were, how deep your bond, I'll deal with you myself—so don't say I'm cold or heartless then."

All the Beast Girls nodded, expressing their agreement.

None of them panicked, none were worried.

*After all, none of them ever planned to betray Xiao Ye, and they never would in the future, either.*

To live was to belong to the Xiao family; to die, their souls would remain with the Xiao family.

*Listening to this, Xiao Ye felt deeply touched.*

*Cheng Bingxi didn't scold him at all, instead standing up for him and thinking about his well-being.*

*Where else could you find a wife like this?*

*Oh, this amazing wife was his!*

*And not just Cheng Bingxi—every Beast Girl he had was a wonderful wife!*

With a warm smile, Cheng Bingxi walked over, took the Ancestral Empress's hand, and said with a laugh,

"Ancestral Empress, from now on, we're one family; your business is our business too."

"If that so-called Domain Lord covets you, we have to take him out, to prevent further trouble!"

All the Beast Girls piped up, "Yeah, take out that damn Domain Lord and be done with it!"

"Once and for all!"

"Yeah, yeah, take him down!"

"Roar, rip him to shreds, tear him apart!"

"I say using a cleaver would be best."

The last line was spoken by the Fate Divine Spirit.

*The Ancestral Empress was incredibly moved. As a Divine Spirit, only her sister, the Time Empress, had ever made her feel warmth—but at this moment, she found a home, and felt the warmth of family for the second time!*

Her eyes reddened as she thanked them,

"Thank you, thank you all so much for caring about me."

Cheng Bingxi smiled, "We're all sisters; saying thank you is too formal. No more of that in the future."

"Ahem," Xiao Ye spoke up, "since everyone has accepted the Ancestral Empress, let me say a few words."

Cheng Bingxi's face turned icy, "Shut up!"

"You found a loophole in our rules—we're still angry, and you haven't apologized to earn our forgiveness yet."

Xiao Ye forced a sheepish smile.

*Honestly, he did feel guilty for letting down these Beast Girls, not spending enough time with them.*

The Ancestral Empress smiled,

"Big sister, the Human Emperor gathered everyone here because we're facing a crisis."

She briefly explained the situation, making sure everyone understood what had happened.

When the Beast Girls heard, they immediately got mad and yelled,

"That Domain Lord is way out of line! Making up some bogus charges just to drag you back and toy with you—he's really bullying Divine Spirits."

"Yeah, we need to rise up and wipe out that Domain Lord, show him what happens when you mess with us!"

"I still think a cleaver would be perfect for dealing with him."

Cheng Bingxi looked at the one who mentioned the cleaver—it was the Fate Divine Spirit. Her eyes sparkled as she asked,

"Fate, you're the reincarnation of Gu Qingcheng, the Resentment Incarnation, with memories of the next hundred years. What do you think we should do about the people from Ziwei Emperor Star?"

Xiao Ye also turned to look at her. Fate Divine Spirit's advice would be crucial.