Chapter 32 - Chapter 32: 032, [Gentleness towards the World] (1/2)
Chapter 32: 032, [Gentleness towards the World]
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
For now, it was anyone’s guess as to what Lu Xun’s Qi Sea looked like.
Though, it might not be ruled out that his Qi Sea would be as black as his heart…
The paper crane was soaring quickly in the sky, soon returning to the back mountain.
Whether it was a mental thing or reality, Lu Xun always found the air in the back mountain to be a lot fresher than anywhere else.
With Mao Nanbei back at the Demon Sect, there was no need for her to hide her cat’s ears, nor to tie her hair like Nezha anymore. So today, she tied her hair into two little braids.
As she hopped around, her braids swung from one side to the other. It was incredibly cute.
“Little Junior Brother, let’s go!”
“We’re going to catch some fish! Slurp!” Mao Nanbei gestured at Lu Xun, her mouth was watery at the thought of eating fish.
Lu Xun initially wanted to go back to his room and study his “Reputation Value” growth, but the little girl’s invitation made him realize he was a bit hungry too.
“Catch a few more so we can bring some to the Second Senior Sister,” Lu Xun told Mao Nanbei.
“Sure thing! Slurp!” she agreed cheerfully.
For a cat, even the act of catching fish was a joy, not to mention the delicious fish to eat later.
After they caught several delectable fish, Mao Nanbei shook off the water droplets from her hand and the bells tied on her wrists tinkled crisply.
Lu Xun rushed into the kitchen and started preparing the fish, gutting it to remove the innards. “Ji Li, the naughty little sister, hasn’t tried my cooking yet. Maybe it’s time to invite her over for a meal,” he thought.
After all, Ji Li had been kind to him, and he remembered this fondness in his heart.
Today, after hearing Mao Nanbei’s comment about adding a little more chili to the dish, Lu Xun did just that.
He wondered why the little cat demon loved spicy foods so much – to the point of being obsessed with spicy flavors.
Shortly after, the sweet aroma from the dish wafted through the air. Mao Nanbei was sitting at the table, swinging her little legs happily in anticipation.
Lu Xun even used some bamboo shoots she’d gathered to make bamboo rice, which she found delightfully unique.
Once the food was ready, the two of them headed towards the bamboo forest.
Upon entering the bamboo forest, Mao Nanbei shouted, “Second Senior Sister,
Little Junior Brother and I have brought you meals!”
The tranquil bamboo forest instantly became lively with her arrival.
Sitting atop a rock, the Taoist nun was in deep meditation. It was anyone’s guess what she was practicing.
Lu Xun could sense her becoming one with the bamboo forest around her.
Her slightly loose Daoist robe rendered her silhouette to be thin. It gave off a lean look that probably couldn’t be changed even with persistent feeding.
Just like yesterday, Lu Xun and Mao Nanbei were eating on the small path and Second Senior Sister was eating on the large rock.
Midway through the meal, Mao Nanbei licked off a grain of rice that was stuck on the corner of her mouth. Then she turned to Lu Xun abruptly and said:
“Little Junior Brother, even if you see very little in your Qi Sea, don’t be discouraged. Fourth Senior Sister will protect you. If anyone dares to bully you in the future, I’ll behead them!” With that, she slapped her flat chest, showcasing a valiant spirit.
“Could you at least wipe off the oil smudge on your mouth before saying something so serious?” thought Lu Xun.
Although Lu Xun thought that, he couldn’t help but give a brilliant laugh.
He didn’t say a word, just picked up another piece of fish and plopped it into Mao Nanbei’s bowl.
Loved or hated, the straightforward little cat demon was forthright. She had guessed that Lu Xun didn’t share because he had seen too little.
Even though she was confident that Little Junior Brother would not fall behind others in future, she was willing to provide him support during this crucial time.