NOVEL NEXT Chapter 17: Picking Up a Precious Loli!
*Tap tap tap…*
Just as Xiao Xingyu was about to enter the spicy hot pot shop, he heard hurried footsteps behind him.
“Thief, don’t run!”
Instinctively, Xiao Xingyu turned around and was suddenly knocked into by a soft, petite figure.
“Ouch!”
A sweet, soft voice came from his embrace.
“Little sister, are you okay?”
As he focused, he realized that he was holding a girl dressed in a JK uniform with twin tails.
She looked about 15 years old, with a delicate porcelain-like face that had a hint of baby fat, making Xiao Xingyu want to pinch her cheeks.
“Big brother, I~ I’m fine~”
The girl mumbled, her voice muffled because she was still chewing on an unfinished char siu bao.
At that moment, a middle-aged man chased after her, panting heavily.
From his appearance, it was clear he was the owner of the baozi shop.
“Little girl, you’re so young and already stealing! Didn’t your parents teach you that you have to pay for your food?”
“Boss, I’m sorry~”
Xiao Xingyu opened his wallet.
“Boss, I’ll pay for the baozi.”
The boss looked at Xiao Xingyu, mistakenly thinking he was the girl’s older brother, and couldn’t help but comment.
“Kid, you should keep an eye on your sister.”
“Stealing baozi at such a young age? If she grows up, she might steal from the national treasury, and when she’s old, she might even steal nuclear weapons!”
“Uh, stealing nuclear weapons? That might be a bit extreme~” Xiao Xingyu explained with a wry smile. “And she’s not my sister…”
The boss, uninterested in further conversation, snatched the money from Xiao Xingyu and turned to leave.
At that moment, the little girl looked up at him with her clear, innocent eyes and murmured, “I used to have only one sister, but now I have found an older brother! I have an older brother now!”
Xiao Xingyu finally took a proper look at the girl in front of him.
She was about 162 cm tall, with twin tails, a sweet and cute appearance, and her JK uniform paired with white thigh-high stockings…
She was the perfect ideal girlfriend that no loli enthusiast could resist.
However, Xiao Xingyu wasn't particularly interested, as he preferred older women or mature wives, having a natural inclination for mature charm.
“Little sister, remember to bring money when you go out next time.”
Xiao Xingyu reminded her.
*Gurgle gurgle…*
The girl’s stomach began to growl.
“Are you still hungry?”
She nodded.
Xiao Xingyu thought for a moment and asked, “Do you want to eat spicy hot pot?”
The girl looked adorably confused, her starry eyes filled with curiosity. “What’s spicy hot pot?”
Xiao Xingyu made a quick assessment: “Confirmed, this is a rich girl who has escaped her family.”
In this era, only the daughters of wealthy families would be unaware of spicy hot pot, as they likely ate only the finest delicacies every day.
Five minutes later.
“Here are your meals, one mild and one medium spicy. Enjoy!”
The girl picked up her chopsticks and began to devour the food, tears welling up in her eyes.
“Oh my god, this is so delicious!”
“Big brother, this is the best food I’ve ever had!”
“Thank you!”
Xiao Xingyu shook his head with a smile, muttering softly.
“It’s just a bowl of spicy hot pot that costs six bucks; is it really that good?”
*Hic!*
The girl choked a bit.
“Boss, can I get a bottle of AD calcium milk?”
After they finished eating and drinking, the girl’s face showed a lingering desire for more.
“Big brother, what’s your name?”
“First, tell me your name.”
“My name is Ye Shimo.”
“That’s a nice name; you really are adorable.”
“‘Shimo’ is a perfect characteristic of a top loli.”
Ye Shimo’s gaze fell on Xiao Xingyu’s beast master robe.
“The Qinglong pattern… Big brother, are you a student at Qinglong Academy?”
Xiao Xingyu nodded.
Ye Shimo was ecstatic and exclaimed, “What a coincidence! My sister is also a student at Qinglong Academy!”
“Big brother, what year are you in?”
“I’m a freshman.”
“Then my sister is one year ahead of you! You must have heard of her name!”
Xiao Xingyu, sipping on his chilled cola through a straw, looked out the window, uninterested in what Ye Shimo was saying.
“My sister’s name is Ye Shuangning.”
“What the heck?”
“Big brother, my sister is not ‘what the heck’!”
Xiao Xingyu looked again at the loli before him.
Having seen Ye Shuangning’s poster before, he couldn’t help but compare: Ye Shimo looked like a chibi version of Ye Shuangning.
Ye Shuangning was 19, and Ye Shimo was 15; the two sisters bore a strong resemblance, but one was an icy queen while the other was a cute loli.
Next, Ye Shimo chattered on, sharing her story.
Xiao Xingyu learned that Ye Shimo had secretly slipped away from the Ye family.
In fact, like Ye Shuangning, both sisters were exceptionally gifted.
At just 15 years old, Ye Shimo had already participated in the national entrance exam as an exception.
Her initial spiritual power reached an astonishing 1008.
In every national entrance exam, fewer than 100 individuals manage to achieve a starting spiritual power over a thousand—true monsters of talent.
Additionally, Ye Shimo’s first contracted magical beast, the Bone Blade Evil Eye Cat, boasts a legendary bloodline.
Theoretically, Ye Shimo could be admitted to any of the four major academies without exception.
“Why did you run out by yourself?”
“Why does your family oppose you joining the Beast Master Academy?”
Xiao Xingyu’s questions brought up painful memories for Ye Shimo.
With her hands propping up her chin, her voice was filled with sadness and bitterness.
“Big brother, when I was six years old, I almost got eaten by a beast emperor-level magical beast.”
“Since then, I’ve developed a psychological barrier; I faint whenever I see any magical beast.”
As she spoke, Ye Shimo’s face flushed with embarrassment.
“You wouldn’t laugh at me, would you?”
Xiao Xingyu shook his head.
“I won’t laugh at you; this is just a natural instinct.”
“However, I can understand your family’s concern. With this psychological barrier, no matter how talented you are, you can’t become a true Beast Master.”
“That’s why your family doesn’t want you to enter the Beast Master Academy.”
Ye Shimo lowered her head, her twin tails drooping, looking despondent.
Because of this psychological barrier, she was confined by her family, destined to stay in her home until she was old enough to marry someone of equal status.
“But I want to be a proper Beast Master like my sister!”
“You faint at the sight of magical beasts, and with your delicate frame, you wouldn’t even be enough to feed one.”
Ye Shimo was hit hard again, pouting and holding back tears in a show of stubbornness.
“Big brother, do you have a way to help me overcome my psychological issues?”
“Haha, I’m not a miracle worker.”
Even as he said this, Xiao Xingyu secretly activated his Demon Eye.
The Demon Eye could see through the attributes of magical beasts and their panels, as well as gain insights into human conditions.
**[Condition]: Psychological Shadow Disorder**
**[Symptoms]: Rapid heart rate and fainting at the sight of any magical beast**
**[Medication Treatment]: Angelica, Cassia Seed, Linghua Solution, Calming Herb…**
**[Psychological Treatment Method]: Undergo a significant shock to counteract the fear.**
“Alright, I’ve treated you to spicy hot pot and AD calcium milk.”
“You should head home; your family is probably worried sick about you.”
Xiao Xingyu urged Ye Shimo to leave.
As the daughter of the Ye family, he didn’t want to get involved with someone from such a prestigious background.
He was still uncertain whether they were friends or foes.
Until he became a top Beast Master, he needed to remain cautious.
“Big brother, please help me!”
“I’m unfamiliar with this place, and I snuck out. I don’t dare to look for my sister.”
“If my sister finds out, she’ll definitely call Dad and have someone bring me back!”
Xiao Xingyu didn’t want to get caught up in this mess.
“Ye Shimo, we’re not that close; you should find someone else to help you.”
“Big brother, I’ll give you all my possessions; please help me!”
Ye Shimo handed her cute pink backpack to Xiao Xingyu.
The zipper opened, revealing a treasure trove of valuable materials inside.
“Fire Spirit Toad Pearl, Medicinal Jade Spirit Mushroom, top-tier Beast Cultivation Liquid…”
Xiao Xingyu’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“Only a big family could have such resources; how can a little girl like you carry so many precious items?”
These were top-tier materials needed for cultivating magical beasts—something someone of Xiao Xingyu’s humble background could never touch.
Among them, the Fire Spirit Toad Pearl was particularly rare and couldn’t be bought even with money, as it was a royal exclusive evolution material.
“Ye Shimo, just one of these evolution materials could keep you eating spicy hot pot for a lifetime. Why would you need to steal a baozi?”
“Big brother, can you take me in?”
Xiao Xingyu raised his hand and gently pinched Ye Shimo’s soft cheek, looking at her with affectionate kindness.
“Shimo, let’s be clear—I’m not after your wealth. I just really like adorable little sisters like you.”
“Big brother, I know you have a noble character!”
“Alright, let’s go home.”
Xiao Xingyu smiled as he took in the precious loli, his handsome face showing a slightly mischievous grin, reminiscent of a kidnapper.