Chapter 145

Chapter 145: Two Beasts Compete for Favor

Shen Sang Ruo thought You You would, like before, nuzzle her and catch up. To her surprise, the little white cat kept sniffing her all over.

“What is going on?” she asked, unsure what to do as You You sniffed like mad.

You You was Ye Huai’s Sword Spirit, so he knew what it was thinking. He said very seriously: “It says you smell like another Demonic Beast’s perfume.”

“Another Demonic Beast’s perfume?” Shen Sang Ruo frowned, confused, then finally remembered.

Before she could speak, a ray of light flew from her brow. It landed and turned into a chubby black and white puffball, wearing the Magic Cloak Shen Sang Ruo had tied on it.

Arms akimbo and fuming, it first threw Shen Sang Ruo a wounded look, as if to say that after just a few days of not coming out, this heartless woman had already forgotten it. Then it locked eyes with You You, who was lying on her knee.

[Zhu Miao: Who are you? That spot is mine.]

[You You: It sat steady and only gave Zhu Miao a proud look.]

The two little beasts clashed with their eyes, sparks flying.

While their stares dueled, the others peeked over in curiosity.

“What is this black and white creature?” Song Wei Yan tilted his head. As he spoke, he reached out a finger to poke Zhu Miao’s round body.

Before he could touch it, the cloak on Zhu Miao moved first. The tight cloak suddenly spread wide and turned into a big net that wrapped Song Wei Yan up at once. One corner of the cloak swayed in front of his face.

“Pa.” A crisp slap rang out, followed by a strange voice: “Old-timer, Magic Cloak, ha.”

Song Wei Yan was stunned. He had been slapped by a cloak? “What old-timer, what Magic Cloak, what is this nonsense? Let me go!” He struggled with all his strength, but he could not break free from the weird cloak.

The others had already burst into laughter at the moment the cloak smacked him.

Bai Ruo An added mercilessly, “Second Senior Brother, the way you squirm looks like a maggot.”

Now that his eyes had healed, the world really was exciting.

“Get lost. You are the maggot!” Song Wei Yan snapped, then turned pleading eyes to Shen Sang Ruo and whined, “Junior Sister~”

Shen Sang Ruo was already thrown off by the sudden mess. Hearing that whine gave her goosebumps. She had no idea that the Old Shaman’s cloak could act like it had eaten poison mushrooms, and she did not know how to undo it. So she quickly scooped up the puffed-up Zhu Miao and said, “I will give you bamboo later. Do not be mad, all right? Can you let him go first?”

The Old Shaman had given her more than a storage pouch of treasure. He had also given all kinds of bamboo, Zhu Miao’s favorite food. He had truly gone to great lengths.

The little ball turned its head away but finally bowed to the lure of food. It lifted a paw, and the cloak loosened and returned to Zhu Miao’s body.

Shen Sang Ruo rewarded it by rubbing its head. Zhu Miao squinted in comfort. At last, the little one was soothed.

She had barely relaxed when she felt a cold gaze on her. She looked up to see the Nine-Lives Spirit Cat, You You, the Little One. Its round eyes had narrowed to a slit as it stared at her. Then it too turned its head away and showed her its nine fluffy tails, as if to say she should make it right.

Shen Sang Ruo thought, [Too many cute beasts is its own kind of trouble. Did I just walk into a little beast love triangle?] Faced with two jealous little ones, she felt helpless and her head ached. She had to pet one with each hand, and, to be honest, the soft fur in both palms felt great.

“Is this a Bamboo Bear?” Su Xi Yu asked.

Everyone crowded close. After Song Wei Yan’s “personal test,” no one dared to poke the little guy again.

“Yes. His name is Zhu Miao,” Shen Sang Ruo said. “I met him while searching for the Heart Core of Myriad-Change Wood, and he stuck to me. Later, the Old Shaman asked me to look after him for a time, so I brought him back.”

“Kind of cute,” Song Wei Yan said, not holding a grudge about being wrapped up by the cloak.

The little puff raised its head proudly.

“They both seem to really like Junior Sister,” Su Xi Yu said.

“No kidding. They look about ready to fight,” Song Wei Yan chimed in. He looked proud. Their Junior Sister could even charm Demonic Beasts.

While they talked, the bear and the cat kept competing for attention. Shen Sang Ruo could only try her best to be fair to both.

In the end, Ye Huai could not stand how his Sword Spirit was acting. He pulled You You back by force, and the little drama finally ended.

Shen Sang Ruo remembered she would soon go remodel the Luan Feather Fan, so she could not bring Zhu Miao along. She took off its Magic Cloak and put it away, then divided the different kinds of bamboo among her Senior Brother and Senior Sister and asked them to help care for Zhu Miao.

The little one knew she had serious work to do, so it agreed, and even generously allowed Su Xi Yu and the others to pet it.

The next day, Shen Sang Ruo dove into the Artifact Forging room and began remodeling the Luan Feather Fan. Zhu Miao followed Su Xi Yu and the others to the Disciple training grounds.

In the Artifact Forging room, Daoist Wu Wei stood beside her and explained the basic principles of Artifact Forging. In front of her lay the Luan Feather Fan, the Heart Core of Myriad-Change Wood, and a few other supporting materials.

Since the work was tied to fire-type Spiritual Power, her understanding came quickly. With Daoist Wu Wei’s careful guidance, the process went smoothly.

After about a month, Shen Sang Ruo closed her hand over the flame. The Heart Core of Myriad-Change Wood had fully fused with the Luan Feather Fan.

She stepped out of the Artifact Forging room and went straight to the Disciple training field, where Ye Huai, the others, and Daoist Wu Wei were waiting.

Zhu Miao hopped over and, as before, hung from her neck.

Su Xi Yu stared at the fan in her hand and asked with curiosity, “Junior Sister, is your artifact remodeled?” She could not see any difference.

“Yes,” Shen Sang Ruo answered with a nod.

Daoist Wu Wei stroked his beard. After teaching her the methods, he had left the Artifact Forging room, so even he did not know its new form. But he was not worried.

Smiling, he said, “Sang girl, show us your remodeled life-bound artifact.”