He had been longing to come.
Originally thought he'd return in high spirits.
But unexpectedly, he encountered such a thing.
Life and Death Contract!
Green in the face!
Someone stepped in and took over!
He felt even worse than if he'd swallowed shit!
The more he thought about it, the more indignant he became. Suddenly spinning around, he grabbed Xiao Zhan by the collar, "Kid, tell me, was it you who forced Youlong into signing the contract with you? Speak!"
"Bang!"
Xiao Zhan hadn't even reacted yet.
Ye Youlong suddenly lashed out with a kick, solidly striking Huang Fei's chest. Like a ball, Huang Fei was sent flying out, landing six or seven meters away before coming to a stop.
Huang Fei held his chest, disbelief written all over his face.
Looking towards Ye Youlong, there was a hidden trace of malevolence in his eyes, "Youlong, what are you doing? I only did this for your own good!"
"No need!"
"If you dare touch him again, don't blame me for being rude and killing you!"
Ye Youlong warned sharply.
Not giving Huang Fei any face at all!
Xiao Zhan was somewhat surprised in his heart. He could feel the strength of Ye Youlong's kick just now; she definitely used all her power.
But Huang Fei was only sent flying six or seven meters away and even steadied himself on his feet!
An ordinary person would definitely not be able to stand.
What did this mean? It meant that this Huang Fei was certainly a Spirit Master.
Only a Spirit Master could withstand that kick.
At the same time, Xiao Zhan felt moved; Ye Youlong was so domineeringly protective of him.
Huang Fei had barely touched him, and Ye Youlong had immediately taken action without a moment's hesitation.
Domineeringly protective of her husband!
Xiao Zhan's favorable impression of Ye Youlong increased significantly.
Such a biased and powerful woman, who was also exceptionally beautiful—who wouldn't love her?
Just as the atmosphere was tense, an angry voice sounded at the entrance, "Niece Ye, who are you trying to kill?"
A middle-aged man walked in.
Dressed in a military uniform, with a square face, walking with dragon-like strides and a tiger's vigor, his posture upright, commanding respect without anger, his face somewhat resembling Huang Fei's.
It was Huang Yuan, Huang Fei's father, and also the Commander of the first legion under Ye Wudi's command!
His status and strength were extremely high!
Even so, faced with him, Ye Youlong didn't show any deference, "Whoever dares to touch Xiao Zhan, I will kill!"
Honestly, although this sentence was Ye Youlong's biased favoritism.
In reality, it was also her inevitable choice.
She had bound herself to Xiao Zhan with a Life and Death Contract; if Xiao Zhan died, she would have to die as well!
So, Xiao Zhan was still weak now.
If she didn't protect him, who would?
"Miss Ye really has quite the temper. Not to mention that I'm good brothers with your father, you and Huang Fei have grown up together since childhood, calling you childhood sweethearts wouldn't be an overstatement! He was just concerned about you, acting a bit rashly, and this is how you treat him?"
"Always so quick to kill? Even your father wouldn't dare to kill so recklessly!"
"Moreover, if it really came down to a fight, with your just awakened state, it's uncertain who would actually kill whom!"
Huang Yuan's face showed anger and a cold sneer.
Relying on her Artifact Spirit Form, Ye Youlong indeed had a certain level of combat ability, but Xiao Zhan did not— he wasn't even a Spirit Master yet.
The two of them, against a Second Grade Spirit Master like Huang Fei, were truly not necessarily a match.
And that was when Huang Fei was still without an Artifact Spirit.
If Huang Fei had an Artifact Spirit, then Ye Youlong and Xiao Zhan would certainly lose!
No chance to fight back at all!
Ye Youlong felt very annoyed listening to his barbed tone.
She was straightforward minded, feared nothing and no one, and had been domineering since childhood. No one dared to provoke her.
Even Ye Wudi could not handle her, let alone a mere Commander.
Dare to preach to her?
Just as she was about to explode.
At this moment, two more figures walked into the entrance.
"Commander Huang, it's just kids squabbling, and if you don't step in to stop them, that's fine, but why egg them on instead? Are you hoping for a bigger spectacle?"
Ye Wudi scolded with a touch of authority.
Huang Yuan's face darkened slightly, but he quickly recovered to normal, "The General jests. I simply feel that Youlong is too impulsive, which isn't good for her growth. She may face difficulties out of school, so I reminded her a bit more."
"If Miss Ye doesn't like to listen, then I'll say no more."
Ye Wudi swept past them and sat at the main seat in the hall, signaling everyone to sit down.
Huang Yuan shook his head and said, "General, my visit this time was regarding the contract issue between my son and your niece. Now that the contract has been signed, there is no need for us to stay any longer."
"I have matters to attend to at the border defense, so I will be taking my leave."
Saying that, Huang Yuan left with Huang Fei.
Huang Fei also knew there was no point in staying here any longer.
A Life and Death Contract can't be changed; however unwilling he was, he was powerless!
His chilly gaze swept over Xiao Zhan, as if to etch his image into his mind, then he snorted coldly and walked out of the General Mansion with great displeasure.
This scene.
Caught in Xiao Zhan's eyes, he couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.
Life and Death Contract.
The advantage was not worrying about someone stealing your wife, even if others are unwilling, they can only accept the reality.
Utterly unstealable.
But the disadvantage is significant; it attracts a lot of enmity.
Double the enmity!
Whether it's the hatred drawn by Ye Youlong or by Xiao Zhan, hating one of them is equivalent to hating both.
Unavoidable, inescapable!
Unlike an Equal Contract, if one party provokes someone they shouldn't and can't handle it, the other can choose to dissolve the contract, set boundaries, and save themselves.
Not so with a Life and Death Contract.
One person's troubles, carried by both!
This Huang Fei, just by his gaze!
Xiao Zhan knew he wouldn't let things go and would surely seek revenge in the future.
Sigh.
A beauty brings troubles; even sincerity can be deceitful.
"What, scared already?" A cold voice from Ye Wudi came through.
He had been observing Xiao Zhan's expressions, and seeing the look on his face, he assumed he was just scared, intimidated by Huang Fei.
His impression of Xiao Zhan, already low, diminished even further.
Xiao Zhan confirmed that Ye Wudi was addressing him, and he responded earnestly and seriously, "Why should I fear? He's only been cultivating for a longer period than I have. Given time, I will catch up with him, even surpass him!"
"Hmph, talent isn't great, but the audacity is! What will you use to catch up with him? Your ability to boast without blushing, or your stain-like F-grade talent?" Ye Wudi retorted directly.
Not a shred of belief.
Xiao Zhan's lips twitched.
Great.
Low talent is indeed the fundamental issue in this world.
One is doubted everywhere!
Even genuine confidence turns into bragging.
Thankfully, his talent wasn't genuinely low.
He was about to explain.
Then Ye Wudi turned his head and scolded Ye Youlong, "You, you... what am I supposed to do with you! We trusted you to go find a contract partner by yourself, but this is how you choose?"