Chapter 405 - 0254 Like a Woman (Two-in-One)

Xu Chang’an really likes cats and has always wanted to have one, whether in the past life or the present.

But this so-called "desire" to have one isn’t very strong, not enough to require restraint, far less than a kiss from Miss Yun.

Yet, it remains a thought, shelved with some regret.

When he was still on the island, there were no raccoons on the isolated isle, though wild boars could occasionally be seen.

Xu Chang’an still remembers when he first went to Flower Moon Building in Beisang City to see Zhu Pingniang, he was captivated, and even lingered there for a while before reluctantly leaving.

This scene might look like a young man indulging in a pleasure quarter to other girls, but in Zhu Pingniang’s eyes... it seemed amusing.

He wasn’t enchanted by the rouge and makeup in the garden, but by the Li Hua cat kept in the building.

Very cute.

This child.

Xu Chang’an also thought so.

He believed that cats are very elegant and lazy creatures, occasionally appearing delightfully silly, which is why they can become one of the human companion animals.

Just like... Miss Yun?

Xu Chang’an held the kitten raised by Qinling, gently scratching its chin and listening to its soft purring, wondering whether it was a male or female cat.

It wasn’t important.

Xu Chang’an looked up at the wall full of ink characters in the Qinling hall, his gaze pausing on the phrase "Live in extreme joy and peace, enjoy the tide of the blue sea."

The words he wrote were copied and imitated by Qinling, hanging in a prominent place in the hall... He didn’t feel proud, instead, he felt somewhat ashamed.

It was as embarrassing as having his deepest wishes dissected and laid bare by Ah Zi.

If it were truly a peaceful world, would he pursue cultivation?

Xu Chang’an always felt that he lacked ambition, and now he’s really a bit confused.

To cultivate in retreat with Yun Qian.

Or to find mutual support in the mundane world, living in a small house, raising a pet, slightly cramped but cozy.

Which is better?

From the description alone, one can tell which he thinks is better.

That’s why he says he lacks ambition, yet he constantly holds Yun Qian to a higher standard, hoping she can have greater aspirations.

Sitting in the well myself, yet hoping the girl could leap out of the well.

Xu Chang’an also felt puzzled by himself.

"...Meow!"

At this moment, Xu Chang’an suddenly felt something and looked down to find the kitten gently patting his hand with its small paw pad, seemingly unhappy that he had stopped "massaging" due to his distraction.

"Still a clingy little fellow, just like Xiaohua, but much more well-behaved." Xu Chang’an helplessly picked up the Little Li Hua, placed it close to his heart, and observed it carefully, shaking his head after a while.

"Still different from Miss Yun, after all."

The girl wouldn’t cling like this, nor would she pat him to bring him back from his wandering thoughts.

Which is to say, Miss Yun is not a Li Hua cat.

Fortunately, she is not.

Xu Chang’an held the adorable little creature in his arms, never forgetting its true nature.

Raccoon slaves mostly have not-so-good tempers.

In the Flower Moon Building, Xu Chang’an was liked by both the girls and the Li Hua cats.

The gentle-tempered girls in Flower Moon Building, when catching a Li Hua cat, would laugh and scold them for bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

Xu Chang’an had heard a saying that such little creatures like Li Hua cats would spend a long time pondering on how to kill their owners.

It’s not surprising, as they don’t need to eat but can enjoy hunting, truly born hunters.

Therefore, such cold and extremely frightening creatures couldn’t possibly be similar to Miss Yun.

"Hmm, terrifying."

Xu Chang’an placed the kitten back on the table, watching as it looked at him with curious, wide-open eyes, he covered his face.

This doesn’t have a trace of a killer’s look.

Xu Chang’an poked Li Hua’s body gently, and the little creature curled up, then trembled slightly and stood up from the table, rubbing against Xu Chang’an’s fingers.

"You’re far inferior to your sister." Xu Chang’an looked at the charming little creature and said helplessly.

"Meow?" The kitten tilted its head, as if unaware who Xu Chang’an referred to as sister.

Xu Chang’an, of course, referred to the Demon Race on Muyu Peak. Compared to this kitten, Xiaohua was indeed a relentless hunter, often carrying up red-tail fish from the lake, getting its legs broken in the process of being counter-attacked was a common occurrence.

From this, Xu Chang’an could also understand why some people dislike demons.

Even with Xiaohua’s low threat level, it inherently loves to fight.

So why do the girls in the brothel love the raccoons so much?

Thinking about it, Xu Chang’an thought maybe it was the raccoon’s outward fierceness, inward gentleness that gave the girls a unique sense of security... like raising a child.

Xu Chang’an said with a smile: "It’s good that you’re not like your sister, being well-behaved makes you more likable."

"Meow." The little fellow wasn’t shy at all, extremely fond of Xu Chang’an, gently patting his fingers with its small paw pad, not making a sound.

"Can’t understand?" Xu Chang’an blinked.

"Meow..."

As Xu Chang’an spoke, the Little Li Hua responded each time, but Xu Chang’an could feel that this response was just a reaction to his voice.

Xiaohua, at that time, could indeed understand what he said, getting unhappy when he was hurt and happy when he developed the Open Source.