The girl was confused by the question and answer, and at this time, the little sister looked at her with a smile and teased her—— and the girl became more and more discouraged. Although she wanted to say something but stopped, she still did not give up resistance.
"Im just... a good samaritan!"
"Hey... Okay, Heroine—— But by doing this, arent you just exposing yourself? How will you explain that later? When we pass by and see you surrounded by beautiful women, well rescue the hero!"
When the little sister asked her, the girl hesitated. The energy she had just filled up was exhausted at once—— She stood there unwillingly, touched her little ear, and looked into the distance with a worried face.
"Okay—— dont worry, are you afraid that the boy will be eaten by them?"
While comforting the girl, the little sister nodded at her and said, "Lets go, its late. Auntie will be worried."
Just as the girl hesitated and grew anxious, a figure appeared in her sight. As Xiaoxi——, the best friend who knew Ah Jun best, naturally understood his current situation. After discovering the problem, he decisively abandoned the forest and came to Ah Juns side. Then, with clever deception, he led his brother away from there.
After seeing ajun being rescued, the girl finally sighed, spread her sad face and restored her original smile. Then, she followed the little sister home to report the news.
At dinnertime, Ah Jun brought Xiao Xi to the patriarchs home as planned. The old man had invited them for a family banquet and prepared a sumptuous feast——When the girl heard this, her heart was filled with joy. Though she was the patriarchs granddaughter and should have been invited, her mother refused. The girl then tried every trick in the book to persuade her mother, who eventually relented after some backtracking....
At the dining table, alongside the patriarch and a few village elders, there was naturally the girls mother. She sat facing Ah Jun, cradling a tabby kitten in her arms. The adorable feline had round eyes, a rosy nose, and wore a custom-made hooded hoodie – a stylish and eye-catching outfit that exuded sophistication.
The banquet was lavish and relaxed, free from any formality. Xiao Xi began to savor the diverse dishes with delight. Though the old man noted they were home-style dishes, she found them ——unfamiliar—like the savory salted tripe and sweet, juicy roasted wheat bran. While this thrilled Xiao Xi, Ah Jun chose his food with refined taste, and the clan leader remained unperturbed, having long understood his sons circumstances.
While carefully eating, Ah Jun responded to the elders questions. His attention kept getting drawn—— The kittens adorable round head with fluffy fur and big eyes that kept blinking at him. He occasionally glanced back at the feline companion. Their occasional eye contact made it seem like they were communicating, which eased Ah Juns tension at the dining table. This gentle exchange also reminded him of his own little cat at home.
Ah Jun beamed at the kitten, knowing her —— little one would respond. With a grin, she cooed like a cat, her meowing echoing back to him. To her delight, the kitten shared a distinctive feature with her own: both had adorable little fangs in matching positions that made them look equally charming.
Gradually, Ah Jun began to relax at the dinner table, no longer feeling constrained and nervous, and answered the girls mothers questions fluently and satisfactorily.
After dinner, they chatted briefly with the elders before Ah Jun and Xiao Xi prepared to return to the inn for early rest, as they had an important mission the next day. The clan patriarch had specially arranged for the two children to leave the city at the hour of You (the third watch in Chinese time), giving Ah Jun ample time to make thorough preparations. The children waved goodbye with smiles, while Ah Jun kept interacting with the kitten. It was clear the kitten adored him, and Ah Jun seemed equally fond of her – perhaps because he was so strikingly similar to the mythical creature.
The next afternoon, Ah Jun and Xiao Xi arrived at a mysterious structure in the town center, guided by the clan patriarch and his entourage. Ah Jun had been fascinated by this architectural wonder for weeks, its design strikingly resembling the armillary sphere—a celestial instrument long lost to history. Though only fragmentary records exist in ancient texts about this marvel, legends describe it as a wondrous device that could decode cosmic mysteries.
Grandpa told Ah Jun that his family loved astronomy and astrology, so they built it in the shape of a sundial.
When he came inside the building, he marveled at the precision of the structure and the similar operation system. The ability of the craftsmen in this town was no less than that of the skilled craftsmen in White Tiger County.
In addition, there are many details and models related to the moon.
As Grandpa, the tribal elder, explained, he led the two children to the center of the structure. There stood a massive telescope-shaped device called the Curved Mirror—a precious instrument for stargazing. Its massive frame faced a miniature hole in the sky, which Ah Jun thought looked more like a transmission tower. According to Grandpa, this was their way back to the mainland.
The children followed the old mans instructions and headed to the central platform, preparing to return—— Just a second before departure, the kitten kept meowing in the girls mothers arms. Ah Jun immediately noticed this. He called out to her, paused his action, and walked over to say goodbye, but the kitten had other plans. She leaped up, ready to jump onto Ah Juns shoulder, but was too weak—— Suddenly, Ah Jun was taken aback by this unexpected move. He instinctively took a step back and crouched down, quickly shielding her with his hand.
After all, Ah Jun had long grown accustomed to this approach. The kitten was lighter than Xiao Fei, and he hadnt reacted immediately earlier. Now, his mother stood opposite him, casting a helpless glance at the little cat before shaking her head with a smile. She approached with resignation, while the elders who had been quiet at the dinner table last night now patiently and methodically gave instructions to Ah Jun.
The kittens name was Little Nose. Originally raised by her husband, she had been causing trouble because he worked in the distant city of Ti Bei. Now that she learned about their existence, she stopped eating altogether... But since they couldnt leave the town themselves, they had no choice but to entrust Ah Jun to take her along.
——Well... As they say, a mans mouth is soft.
So, Xiao Xi smiled and agreed for her brother in one bite, while Ah Jun seemed to be a little hesitant, but in fact, he was still a little happy in his heart, but he was a little worried about whether he could take good care of her cat.
The girls mother seemed to have read Ah Juns mind. She reassured him that the little dimples were easy to manage, as long as he was given good food. Apart from being a bit rough and capricious, and occasionally having a short temper, she handed over a large suitcase, packing like she was moving house.
Ah Jun smiled and nodded vigorously. Then, the kitten meowed loudly at the girls mother, and then meowed again near Ah Juns ear, as if to say hello ——Hello! Please take care.
——Hmm, hello!
After the farce, the children politely bowed to their elders and stood on the platform. At this time, the moon happened to come into the empty space.
With the help of the moonlight, the equipment started to work, and as Ah Jun had imagined—— So, in the sight of the elders and a stranger, the huge tower successfully sent the three of them out of this beautiful and mysterious town.
Ah Jun looked at the cat, pointed to his baseball cap, and said to himself that she could hide inside to be safer. Although he knew the language was not ——, the cat seemed to understand and actually crawled into the hat.
However, when the children reached the parabolic trajectorys apex, even though Ah Jun had made thorough preparations—despite the clan patriarch lowering the speed and having Xiao Mao and Xiao Xi as companions—his body still showed unusual reactions. His heart began to race, for this speed was far exceeding the gravitational acceleration.
——how do I?
This time, the battle-hardened Ah Jun was once again unable to calm himself, but he knew that as long as he persisted for a little longer, he would be safe, because the land was already in front of him. So he began to use his single hand to control the chaotic qi inside him, while the other hand was trying to protect the hat with all his strength.
At that moment, the kitten seemed to sense Ah Juns distress. Its tiny head suddenly poked out from under the baseball cap, meowing to cheer him on——The soft purring from the fur seemed to reach Ah Juns heart, filling him with renewed strength—a radiant energy that lifted his spirits. Though his body ached and he risked fainting again, this newfound power gave him unexpected resilience. Clenching his teeth through the agony, he finally made it to shore without serious harm.
With Xiao Xis support, they reached a large tree—— Ah Jun practiced his breathing techniques while munching on snacks, naturally making sure to give some to the kitten. Meanwhile, Xiao Xi busily prepared for the camping trip. They needed to spend the night here before setting off early the next morning.
Before long, a makeshift outdoor shelter was erected—windproof, rainproof, fully equipped, and cozy. But the real drama unfolded shortly after the two children fell into the Ruo River. The Beast Control Bureau immediately received stern reprimands from the royal family and a military order to ramp up staffing while enforcing stricter regulations in the Beast Protection Zone. Now emergency stations are set up every few miles, each manned by at least one Sixth-Rank Hero. This ironclad security system ensures complete protection for travelers along the route, so tight that not even a fly could survive...
With Xiao Xi at the helm, dinner became especially heartwarming—— Though the camping tent had automatic cooking gear, nothing could match homemade meals. His mother had also warned him to take good care of his brother, threatening to scold him otherwise. Thus, Ah Jun and the kitten enjoyed a warm, loving meal together outdoors, sharing their food on the same table.
Xiao Xis cooking skills are really good, and it is no less than the food in Taohuayuan town. Xiao Mao ate very well. As the little sister of Jiu er said, this little fat man is very nice. To capture a persons heart, one must first grasp her stomach.
Afterward, the children started playing the game—— The kitten seemed a bit excited nearby. Ah Jun thought she probably enjoyed it too... Eventually, the kitten happily joined in. This game doesnt require direct communication, as it features a built-in language translator and motion-sensing controls. Players can also choose from various mythical creature types to customize their avatars.
Thus, Xiao Jiowo became Ah Jun and Xiao Xis gaming partner. What surprised them even more was that Xiao Mao demonstrated exceptional positioning, reflexes, and precision controls—his skills even outshining Ah Juns. While this left the brothers in awe, it was clear he still couldnt match Xiao Xis semi-professional level. But for Xiao Jiowo, that was already a remarkable achievement in gaming.
Yet the game time always flew by for the children, and before they knew it, bedtime had arrived. As the eldest brother, Ah Jun restrained his younger siblings Xiao Xi and Xiao Jiwo who were still immersed in the experience. He instinctively planned to share a room with Xiao Jiwo to make caregiving easier. But for some reason, this move unexpectedly panicked the kitten. She immediately hid under the sofa cushion and started screaming.
At this moment, Xiao Xi was a bit puzzled and muttered about Ah Juns little cat nearby, which helped ease the awkward atmosphere—— Then, Xiao Jiuwo calmed down a bit. Perhaps, knowing Ah Juns kindness, but not quite willing to live together, probably because they were still getting to know each other.
So, Ah Jun gave his room to the cat and slept on the sofa in the living room. But the cat was a little reluctant to do so, so they had to pull each other for a long time before they began to sleep.
At night, Ah Jun would occasionally check on the little puffy cheeks in the room. As his aunt (the girls mother) had said—— she shared similar sleep issues with Xiao Fei and Xiao Xi—often tossing and turning, either missing their blankets or ending up sleeping on the floor. With a smile, Ah Jun shook his head and skillfully tucked the kittens in. Of course, he also took the chance to check on his younger brother.