The Hehuan Sect Enchantress’s Short-Lived Spirit Pet 5

Chapter 005: Little Vixen

By the time they left the main hall and were flying through the air in Jiang Bai’s arms, Ji Zhu still hadn’t recovered from the fact that Jiang Bai had agreed to participate in the Centennial Grand Competition.

It was so easy, it even gave her the feeling that Jiang Bai had agreed to go because of her.

In the novel, the Hehuan Sect had not actually participated in this Centennial Grand Competition. Now that Jiang Bai had agreed to go, at least this point was a departure from the original text.

After coming to her senses, Ji Zhu’s eyes sparkled as she looked at the enchantress. At this moment, she felt the enchantress was as cool as could be. Agreeing to participate just like that—this was a testament to her strength!

Jiang Bai naturally felt the adoring gaze from the little thing in her arms. The corners of her lips curled up into an almost imperceptible, faint arc.

That’s more like it. My own spirit pet should naturally look at me with eyes full of worship.

When they returned to Jiang Bai’s Chixia Peak, they happened to see Qiong Yin in the open space in front of Jiang Bai’s courtyard, fiddling with something. As they got closer, Ji Zhu took a careful look and realized that Qiong Yin was actually making her something like a cat tree.

“!”

This First Senior Sister is really too good to me!

Ji Zhu was moved beyond words. Although she couldn’t climb it now, it didn’t stop her from being touched by Qiong Yin’s thoughtfulness!

Jiang Bai naturally saw the cat tree as well. Seeing her little cat’s joyful expression, she felt a little sour.

Although she hadn’t thought of this and hadn’t prepared any toys for it, was it not too forward for such a simple little thing to make it so happy?

Pinning down the little cat’s paw that was about to reach out to Qiong Yin for a hug, Jiang Bai said, “Senior Sister seems to be running over here quite frequently lately.”

Ji Zhu looked at the enchantress in shock. Isn’t saying that a roundabout way of saying you come here so often, you must have nothing better to do?

However, Qiong Yin didn’t seem to catch any hidden meaning. Instead, she curved her brows into a faint smile, finished winding the last coil of hemp rope, and said with a light laugh, “I haven’t had much to do lately, so I thought I’d come and play with Little Cat. Little Cat is still young and needs companionship.”

Hearing this, Ji Zhu nodded repeatedly.

Yes, that’s right. I’m still young and need someone to play with. Qiong Yin’s company suits me just fine.

Jiang Bai felt that this little thing really didn’t recognize who its master was, daring to nod in front of her, wanting someone else’s company.

“It’s good that Senior Sister is here. This little thing is a female. You can prepare a medicinal formula for her to prevent her from carrying some beast’s litter in the future.”

Ji Zhu’s whole body stiffened. Is she for real?

I’m not a real cat, how could I possibly do the deed with other cats!

“Ah?” Qiong Yin seemed not to have expected Jiang Bai to say such a thing. Her gentle and beautiful face was full of astonishment, showing a rare hint of bewilderment.

Jiang Bai frowned, “Is it not possible?”

Qiong Yin came back to her senses and was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. “It’s not that it’s impossible, but I’ve never heard of spaying a cat?”

“You’ve heard of it now,” Jiang Bai said faintly.

Qiong Yin’s gaze fell on Ji Zhu, and she said with amusement, “But from the looks of it, Little Cat doesn’t seem very willing.”

Ji Zhu’s fur was about to stand on end. It wasn’t that she was unwilling—after all, she hadn’t wanted children when she was human, and it was even more impossible as a cat.

But! Wasn’t it too early now! She was only a month old! Don’t normal cats get neutered at around six months? Doing it too early would be harmful to her body!

As if she were Ji Zhu’s spokesperson, Qiong Yin reminded her, “As far as I know, spaying too early can cause some harm to the body. Why not wait until she’s a bit older?”

Jiang Bai pondered for a moment and finally nodded. “Then let’s wait.” After speaking, she looked down at Ji Zhu and added, “In the meantime, you’d better behave yourself!”

“?”

Ji Zhu was speechless. Do you not trust me at all with this warning? I’ll behave, no matter when!

Qiong Yin suppressed a smile and took Ji Zhu into her arms, stroking her soft fur. She asked Jiang Bai, “Did Master have something to discuss with you?”

Sitting down on the stone bench in the courtyard, Jiang Bai summoned her crimson longsword and began to wipe it gently. She replied, “Master was talking about the Centennial Grand Competition that’s coming up soon. We will also be participating.”

This Centennial Grand Competition was to select the most outstanding individuals of the younger generation, and this group of people would also receive many resources for their cultivation. In the past, everyone would have been scrambling to get a ranking in this competition.

Qiong Yin was stunned for a moment. “So suddenly?”

There were only a little over three months until the Centennial Grand Competition. Excluding travel time, there wasn’t much time to prepare.

“Master wants us to go out and gain some experience,” Jiang Bai nodded, then looked directly at Qiong Yin. “Senior Sister, Master also wants you to go out and take a look, not to always be cooped up in your room.”

Before Ji Zhu appeared, Qiong Yin spent most of her time either busy in her medicinal garden or cooped up in the alchemy room refining pills. In Ji Wuhui’s words, if this continued, she would turn into a little old-fashioned stick-in-the-mud at such a young age.

Qiong Yin was slightly taken aback, then said with a dissatisfied pout, “When have I ever been cooped up in my room?”

Qiong Yin had never felt that she was cooped up. The things she did made her feel very relaxed and happy.

A faint smile played on Jiang Bai’s lips, and she said with a hint of innocence, “But that’s what Master instructed.”

Curled up on Qiong Yin’s lap, Ji Zhu’s face was full of complicated emotions. She actually thought it would be best if Qiong Yin didn’t go out. If she didn’t go out, she wouldn’t encounter that incident and meet such a tragic end.

Gently scratching Ji Zhu’s head with her fingertips, Qiong Yin said in a warm voice, “Well, since Master has said so, wouldn’t I be disappointing Master if I don’t go out? It just so happens that I don’t have much to do during this time, so I’ll go out for a stroll.”

Ji Zhu stood up on Qiong Yin’s lap, opened her mouth, and bit her sleeve, looking at her anxiously. Although there was still a long time before the plot where Qiong Yin died, she was worried. She was worried that her arrival might have caused some butterfly effect, causing the plot to advance.

“Hmm? Is Little Cat reluctant to part with me and wants to come with me?” Qiong Yin completely missed Ji Zhu’s point and instead teased her with a smile.

Ji Zhu released her mouth and was about to cry out when the entire cat suddenly flew into the air and landed in an embrace that carried a faint scent of peach blossoms. At the same time, the enchantress’s emotionless voice came from above her head.

“If you’re going with anyone, it’s with me.”

Her lap was suddenly empty. Seeing Jiang Bai’s back as she carried the kitten into the house, Qiong Yin blinked, then couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

How strange. Is my Junior Sister being awkward and jealous?

She shook her head and didn’t think about it anymore. With a smile, she walked out with light steps. Since she had decided to participate in the Centennial Grand Competition, she wanted to use this time to refine some more pills in case of emergencies.

**

Carried back into the room, Ji Zhu was bewildered. She didn’t understand what the enchantress was up to. They were having a nice chat, and she just left without a word. What was that about?!

It was a good thing Qiong Yin had a good temper and didn’t hold it against her, otherwise, a fight would have surely broken out.

Jiang Bai placed Ji Zhu on the table and stared at her with a frown. “Why do you have so little backbone, fawning over anyone who’s good-looking?”

“???”

How do I have no backbone? Are you indirectly calling me a pervert?

Ji Zhu was angry. She turned her back to Jiang Bai, leaving her with the sight of her aloof head.

Seeing her like this, Jiang Bai raised an eyebrow. Small body, big temper.

She turned to meditate, letting her cool down on her own.

After turning around, Ji Zhu didn’t hear any movement from the enchantress and immediately felt she couldn’t keep up the act. She carefully and casually tilted her head, trying to sneak a peek at what the enchantress was doing.

But…

Ji Zhu’s fur instantly stood on end in anger. She was still throwing a tantrum here, and this person had actually gone off to cultivate without a care in the world! Leaving her, a cat, all alone!

Ji Zhu bared her teeth and cursed under her breath.

This enchantress will definitely never find a partner! Even if she does, she’ll get dumped! Who could stand someone like this!

Ji Zhu was too annoyed to speak. She had originally resolved in her heart to ignore Jiang Bai, at least for the rest of the day. But as time passed and her stomach began to rumble.

She, surrendered!

“Meow~~”

The sound was delicate, gentle, and full of twists and turns. Ji Zhu was very satisfied after hearing it.

I really am a little vixen.

Jiang Bai opened her eyes and silently looked at the little thing on the table. She stared for a good while, as if trying to determine if this little thing was the one she had picked up.

The enchantress’s gaze made Ji Zhu’s scalp tingle. The meow that was just about to come out of her throat was silently swallowed back down.

“So now you’re not just selling your body, but your skills too?”