Chapter 308: Betting, The Tsundere Jade-Horned Sika Deer!

Little Dog sprinted first.

He quickly built up speed. Malinois were naturally athletic, so he ran incredibly fast!

Approaching the high jump bar, Little Dog leaped upward. Tucking all four legs in, he successfully cleared the bar and landed smoothly.

His movements were crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

"Nice!"

"Beautiful!"

"I'm betting 1,000 Bird Pellets on Little Dog!"

"This is way more interesting than watching the Olympic high jump."

"Little Dog 666!"

"Temple Master Ning, start a betting pool."

The viewers cheered enthusiastically for Little Dog.

Ning Fei opened the prize-betting feature on the live stream.

Viewers eagerly wagered their Bird Pellets on the two animals.

Judging by the support rates, the majority of people still chose Little Dog.

After Little Dog finished his jump, Xiao Yu the Deer made his move.

His running speed wasn't as fast as Little Dog's; instead, he was somewhat unhurried, looking more like he was bouncing along.

Xiao Yu the Deer's bounding gait reminded the viewers of a catchy song from a viral video:

"The most beautiful flower on the grassland, the fiery red sarilang."

"A dream reaching the ends of the earth, the fragrance of flowers everywhere."

As Xiao Yu neared the bar, he also gave a powerful leap.

His jumping form was highly agile. With his front legs bent back and his hind legs extended straight, his body formed a perfect streamlined shape.

On the descent, he straightened his front legs and bent his hind legs, his body practically floating right over the high jump bar.

The movement was incredibly elegant and full of spirit.

"Badass!"

"Xiao Yu the Deer!"

"I'm rooting for Xiao Yu the Deer!"

"+1"

Seeing Xiao Yu the Deer jump with such agility, the viewers increased their bets.

Ning Fei read everyone's comments, finding this kind of activity highly entertaining.

"Place your bets quickly, everyone. After one more round, I'll close the betting pool and wait for the results."

Saying that, Ning Fei walked over and raised the high jump bar slightly.

In the second round, Little Dog leaped high once again, clearing the bar in a single bound.

"Woof, woof!"

After landing, Little Dog stuck his tongue out and barked twice, looking incredibly excited and thrilled.

Immediately following, Xiao Yu the Deer floated lightly over the bar as well.

Having cleared the jump, Xiao Yu the Deer tilted his head up slightly, his eyes half-closed, radiating elegance and confidence.

Watching this unfold, Ning Fei thought these two little guys were absolutely fascinating.

"Little Dog is a goofy troublemaker, I don't even need to elaborate on that."

Ning Fei said with a laugh.

"But I've just realized that Xiao Yu is a total tsundere. If Xiao Yu turned into a human, he would probably be the aloof, unearthly pretty-boy type."

Hearing Ning Fei's words, the viewers looked closer at Xiao Yu the Deer and realized it was entirely true.

This sika deer was elegant, composed, and absolutely refused to admit defeat—he was a natural tsundere.

"Hahaha, this little deer is so funny."

At this moment, Little Fox, who had been watching the two contestants from the sidelines, merely let out a soft yip before lying down in utter boredom.

In her eyes, what did two dopes competing in a high jump have to do with her own cuteness?

"Alright, betting is closed, the competition continues!"

Ning Fei went over and raised the high jump bar once more.

He wanted to see just how far these two guys could go.

Little Dog built up speed and cleared the long bar again.

Xiao Yu did the same. He was entirely focused during the jump, but the moment he cleared the bar, he lifted his head with a proud, haughty expression.

Neither of the two was willing to concede.

As the bar went higher and higher, they finally reached their limit.

This time, while jumping, Little Dog's tail accidentally clipped the bar, knocking it down. A failure.

"Woof woof woof woof!"

Seeing the bar fall, Little Dog ran over and barked continuously at Ning Fei, looking exactly like a soccer player who had been given an unjustified yellow card and was arguing with the referee.

"Touching it with your tail still counts."

"However, high jump competitions usually give you three attempts. I can give you one more try."

Right then, Xiao Yu the Deer started his run.

This time, the bar was genuinely high.

It was clear that Xiao Yu the Deer was feeling the pressure too; his running speed was noticeably faster this time.

As he approached the high jump bar, his hind legs pushed off with everything he had.

Deer possessed incredible jumping abilities, and wild sika deer always bounded effortlessly through the forests.

This particular leap completely captivated all the viewers.

They found it even more thrilling than watching an official high jump match. Their fingers unconsciously curled into fists, and their breathing hitched for a second.

His front legs passed just a fraction above the long bar, followed by his body, and finally his hind legs.

He made it!

Xiao Yu the Deer had successfully cleared this height!

"Hahaha, he won!"

"Xiao Yu is a badass! Badass!"

"I'm convinced!"

"This sika deer is incredible. Temple Master Ning really picked up a treasure."

"Cheering wildly for Xiao Yu!"

The viewers erupted into cheers.

Looking back at him now.

Good lord, Xiao Yu's chin was pointing straight up at the sky. His neck and chin formed a straight line, his head tilted completely backward.

That smug, triumphant appearance made the viewers burst out laughing.

Then looking at Little Dog, he wore an utterly dissatisfied expression, barking frantically in his haste.

Fortunately, Ning Fei gave him another chance.

This time, Little Dog used all his strength, tucked his tail in securely, and barely managed to clear it.

Little Dog succeeded too!

The situation was getting intense.

The three Xiao Heijiu had been watching the whole time, and now, even Little Fox glanced over.

Of course, the three birds perched at three different heights, looking down at the situation on the ground, still found Little Dog and Xiao Yu the Deer's competition completely baffling.

Ning Fei noticed that the current height was pretty much the absolute limit for both Little Dog and Xiao Yu the Deer.

If the bar went any higher, they wouldn't be able to make it over.

However, a competition needed a clear result.

Since their fighting spirit was so strong, they might as well settle this for real.

Ning Fei raised the height again. This time, neither of the two made it over.

Next, Ning Fei lowered the height slightly, and this time, Little Dog won.

The reason was simple: Little Dog's stamina was excellent, far superior to Xiao Yu the Deer's.

Having jumped continuously so many times, Xiao Yu the Deer's stamina simply couldn't keep up, making it impossible for him to reach the required height again.

Consequently, Ning Fei announced that the winner was Little Dog.

Little Dog scampered all over the ground in excitement.

Xiao Yu the Deer, on the other hand, tossed his head and ran over to Ning Fei's side seeking comfort.

"You're still young. Once you grow up a bit more, you'll jump way higher than him."

Ning Fei hurriedly consoled Xiao Yu the Deer.

Deer had exceptional jumping capabilities, and since they were larger than canines, they naturally jumped higher. It was only because Xiao Yu the Deer was currently far too young that he had no way of beating Little Dog.

Xiao Yu the Deer gave a gentle nod, while secretly resolving in his heart that he would absolutely surpass Little Dog in the future.

A rivalry between the two little guys had officially been forged.

Little Dog fooled around for a while before going off to play happily with Little Fei.

The viewers were also chattering animatedly.

"What a pity, Xiao Yu's stamina couldn't keep up in the end!"

"Look at how happy Little Dog is. Haha, this guy just loves stirring up trouble!"

"Waiting for Xiao Yu's counterattack in the future!"

"I lost big time, damn it."

"Thank goodness I bet on Little Dog to win."

After the competition ended, the atmosphere at Wenyan Deer Enclosure grew even livelier.

Ning Fei was still comforting Xiao Yu.

This guy had a tsundere temperament and refused to admit defeat; he would definitely want to win his pride back in the future.

Watching Ning Fei's live stream, the viewers felt incredibly relaxed.

On the screen, inside a garden, Ning Fei was chatting gently with a young sika deer. Beside them lay a white fox and three small black cats. Occasionally, Xiao Feng would fly across the screen, flaunting his three tail feathers, adding a further touch of mystery to the scene.

This was probably exactly what the viewers imagined an immortal descending to the mortal realm would look like.