The Hehuan Sect Enchantress’s Short-Lived Spirit Pet 8

Chapter 008: Little Immortal Beast

Ji Zhu was placed on the ground by Ji Wuhui, her head drooping involuntarily, looking none too pleased.

Originally, Ji Zhu had thought that with the enchantress gone for over a decade, she could live a carefree life in the Hehuan Sect.

After all, the people of the Hehuan Sect were all very good to her. Staying here, she wouldn’t have to worry about her livelihood at all. Moreover, with the enchantress gone, she wouldn’t have to worry about angering her at some point and being slapped to death, following the path of the original novel.

Seeing her dejected appearance, everyone except Jiang Bai laughed.

Why did it seem like this little one wasn’t very willing to go?

Jiang Bai’s face darkened, and she said coolly, “Are you very unwilling?”

Her tone suggested that if she was unwilling, she would be collecting her corpse sooner rather than later.

Ji Zhu shuddered and immediately perked up. She trotted over to Jiang Bai’s side, rubbing against her calf and meowing, while also occasionally raising her two paws to signal for her to hold her.

Everyone was once again amused by her cowardly and sycophantic actions. Qiong Yin made a move to bend down and pick Ji Zhu up, chiding, “Don’t force her.”

But with a wave of Jiang Bai’s hand, a ball of spiritual energy enveloped Ji Zhu and lifted her up, after which she was gathered into her embrace.

Jiang Bai looked down at the bewildered kitten and said faintly, “Did I force you?”

Ji Zhu quickly shook her head, proactively reaching out her paws to hug the enchantress’s neck.

Qiong Yin blinked at this action, the smile on her lips deepening. She then turned to Ji Wuhui and said, “Master, we’re leaving.”

“Alright,” Ji Wuhui nodded, her gaze sweeping over their faces. She said in a deep voice, “I hope you all return safely.”

“Yes!”

They were escorted to the Immortal Sword Sect by Su Xin, an elder from the Law Enforcement Hall. She was a rather serious person, and her stern, unsmiling appearance made many disciples a little afraid of her. In her presence, they were as well-behaved as could be.

Ji Zhu poked her head out from Jiang Bai’s arms and looked around. Since she couldn’t change the fact that she was coming out, her heart had broadened considerably. Since she was already here, she might as well see what the outside world of this cultivation world was like.

The Hehuan Sect was relatively reclusive, with the sect located far from human habitation. The nearest town was over three hundred kilometers away, so the disciples rarely went down the mountain and were basically self-sufficient.

Since they were able to participate in the Centennial Grand Competition, their own strength was naturally not weak. Everyone could fly on swords. However, after flying to a place not far from the nearest town, Heshan Town, Elder Su Xin had everyone stop and walk.

Towns were mostly inhabited by mortals, and she was worried about scaring them.

Moreover, they had set out more than two months in advance, which was plenty of time for them to leisurely make their way to the Immortal Sword Sect.

Ji Zhu squatted on the enchantress’s shoulder, her tail swaying behind her, looking as carefree as could be.

Jiang Bai turned her head and silently glanced at her. Seeing that this little thing still hadn’t realized that its swaying tail was brushing against her back, she really wanted to grab her by the ear and make her see. But when she saw the little thing’s well-defined profile, its round eyes curiously observing everything, she suppressed the thought.

Just like that, eleven people and one cat grandly walked into the town, planning to rest here for a cup of tea before continuing on their journey.

Although they had all reached the stage of Bigu and could go without eating, it seemed for now, they would all eat…

After all, wasn’t there still Ji Zhu in the group who needed to eat on time? They couldn’t all just watch her eat, could they?

As soon as the group entered the town, they attracted countless gazes. Each one of them was stunningly beautiful, a veritable walking scenic spot. Because this was the closest town to the Hehuan Sect, seeing them like this, people guessed that they were probably from the Hehuan Sect.

Although the outside world had some criticisms of the Hehuan Sect, as the closest town and one under the protection of the Hehuan Sect, Heshan Town was quite friendly towards them.

“Meow~” Ji Zhu got excited as soon as she entered, rubbing against the enchantress’s face, all but telling her she was hungry and wanted to eat.

The fine, soft fur tickled her face. Jiang Bai’s expression was slightly stiff, but she still said to Su Xin without changing her expression, “Elder, let’s find an inn to rest first.”

Hearing her say this, Jiang Bai could clearly feel Ji Zhu’s rubbing against her cheek become more excited.

Really… she didn’t know what to say.

“Mm, everyone stick with the group, don’t get separated,” Su Xin nodded and reminded them.

Cats were not a rare sight to ordinary people, but to be doted on by immortals like this was rare. Along the way, many people cast curious glances at Ji Zhu, wondering in their hearts if she was some powerful divine beast.

Ji Zhu lifted her head, looking incredibly proud in her borrowed glory, which made Qiong Yin burst out laughing. She walked beside Jiang Bai and said softly, “Little Cat, is it fun to be out?”

Hmm…

Ji Zhu thought for a moment. She hadn’t been on the ground since leaving the Hehuan Sect, so how would she know if it was fun? But weighing the enchantress’s insistence on bringing her out, she still nodded very seriously.

The corners of Jiang Bai’s lips curled up almost imperceptibly.

Even though Qiong Yin was getting used to Little Cat responding to her, she was still surprised by her intelligence. She picked Ji Zhu up and handed her to a junior sister behind her to look after, then said to Jiang Bai in a low voice, “Why do I feel like Little Cat has developed spiritual intelligence? It would be great if she could cultivate.”

If she could cultivate, her lifespan would be extended, and she wouldn’t die so early.

Hearing this, Jiang Bai’s expression didn’t change. She just hummed lightly in agreement. “She’s still too weak. Her meridians can’t withstand the impact of spiritual energy.”

With Ji Zhu’s current body, she would probably be blown up by spiritual energy.

After hearing Jiang Bai’s words, Qiong Yin’s face was thoughtful. But seeing that Jiang Bai seemed to know everything, she didn’t say anything more.

Arriving at the largest inn in Heshan Town, the waiter immediately welcomed them in with joy, choosing the best table for them on the second floor by the window with the best view.

“Honored immortals, please see what you need. The wooden plaques hanging on the wall are all our specialties,” the waiter’s face was flushed with joy. Even though this was the closest place to the Hehuan Sect, it was not easy to see them.

“Just bring us your specialties,” Su Xin couldn’t be bothered to order herself. She just told the owner to prepare dishes according to their number. Anyway, cultivators were not that particular about the pleasures of the palate.

“Alright, please wait a moment.”

As soon as they entered the inn, Ji Zhu was drooling. The aroma of the food was nothing like what she had in the Hehuan Sect!

In the Hehuan Sect, most people didn’t need to eat, so naturally, she wouldn’t smell the aroma of food. And what the enchantress fed her was either boiled or steamed. Although the taste was not bad, her mouth was really getting tired of the blandness!

She squatted on the table, eagerly waiting for the dishes to be served, thinking that she could finally try other flavors.

“Senior Sister, keep an eye on her. I have to go out for a while,” Jiang Bai said to Qiong Yin in a low voice.

Qiong Yin glanced at the kitten, who hadn’t noticed them at all, and nodded lightly in agreement.

Jiang Bai got up and left. It was only after this big movement that Ji Zhu noticed. Just as she was thinking of following her to see what she was doing, she was picked up by Qiong Yin, who stroked her head again and again.

Ji Zhu: “…”

Being a cat really has no dignity!

But at least no one knows me.

Ji Zhu squinted her eyes, so comfortable that she was about to purr.

Not long after, Jiang Bai returned. She looked at Ji Zhu lying on Qiong Yin’s lap, enjoying the massage, and lightly bit her back molars.

She didn’t quite understand. She was the one who had brought her back, so why did it seem like her favorite was Qiong Yin?

The dishes were served one after another. Ji Zhu immediately wriggled out of Qiong Yin’s arms and jumped onto the table. She didn’t move around, just waited eagerly for someone to feed her.

Someone, seeing her cute appearance, was about to make a move, but a single sentence from Jiang Bai instantly extinguished their thought.

“She can’t eat these.”

Crack—

Ji Zhu heard her heart break into countless pieces, impossible to put back together.

She looked at the enchantress angrily. Why can’t I eat these? A single bite won’t kill me!!!

Ji Zhu, who had transmigrated from a country of culinary delights, had been eating bland food for so long. She had already endured it with great difficulty!

Faced with her angry little gaze, Jiang Bai said without being moved in the slightest, “Your stomach is too weak right now. You can’t eat these things.”

Ji Zhu was about to break. She was about to cry. The pain of having so much delicious food in front of her but not being able to eat it was even more unbearable than being transmigrated into a cat!

Just as Ji Zhu was still lamenting, a plate of fish was suddenly placed in front of her. At the same time, the waiter’s voice sounded from above her head.

“Little Immortal Beast, this was specially ordered for you by the honored immortal. Please enjoy it slowly.”

Gah?

Ji Zhu’s tragic mood was instantly retracted. He just called me Little Immortal Beast!

Mama, I’ve made it!

Instantly overjoyed, Ji Zhu completely forgot why she had been angry with the enchantress. She stared at the plate of steamed fish in front of her, her stomach rumbling.

She was really hungry.

But soon, she discovered a difficult problem.

She raised her paw to the fish, but she didn’t know how to start. Wouldn’t using her paws make them dirty? Ji Zhu couldn’t accept that.

But with such a big fish, she didn’t know how to eat it with just her mouth. What if she got a bone stuck in her throat?

Just as she was hesitating, the fish was taken away again. At the same time, the enchantress’s voice, tinged with faint ridicule, came.

“Useless. You can’t even eat a fish. Are you even a cat?”