Chapter 104: Super Powerful Xiao Jiu

Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Super Powerful Xiao Jiu

"Can you really learn anything?" Shen Yun looked at the pitiful little girl, completely unable to resist teasing her. "Then I’ll have to put it to the test and see if you can learn this."

"Meow, meow."

Erin bobbed her little head several times in quick succession.

Thus, Shen Yun began to teach her... how to grill fish.

After all, he had promised to help her grill fish once the battle was over.

Now, sitting under such a beautiful starry sky and starting a fire, Shen Yun was reminded of his college days when he went camping with his classmates.

Only back then, he didn’t have a cute cat-eared girl by his side.

"Don’t leave it in one spot for too long. You have to keep turning it..."

Shen Yun demonstrated the process while Erin mimicked him attentively. Her small face was exceptionally serious, but as the aroma gradually thickened, she began swallowing her saliva continuously.

In just two or three minutes, she had already glanced at Shen Yun several times, letting out an occasional, "Meow."

Even if he couldn’t understand her, he could guess she was asking if it was ready to eat.

Finally, after sprinkling on some seasoning, Shen Yun nodded.

"Eat up, eat up. Try your own handiwork."

"MEOW—!"

Erin cheered. Completely ignoring the heat, she took a massive bite, crunching right through the bones. A ridiculously blissful and cute expression blossomed on her face.

She was so happy that her eyes teared up.

Although it wasn’t as delicious as what Shen Yun had made during the day, she had made this herself. She had learned yet another super amazing thing.

"She really is quite smart. Master, can Little Nine tease the cat?" Little Nine vibrated gently from within Shen Yun’s embrace.

"Come on out. There’s no battle going on right now."

As soon as Shen Yun finished speaking, Little Nine materialized directly in her human form.

Erin let out a startled meow and immediately darted in front of Shen Yun, assuming a defensive stance. One hand bared its claws, while the other firmly kept its grip on her grilled fish.

"Relax, this is Little Nine."

Shen Yun rubbed the top of Erin’s head and gave a brief explanation of Little Nine’s identity.

Finally realizing that this newcomer wasn’t an enemy, Erin stared at Little Nine’s glowing eyes.

She hesitated for a long time.

Then, looking incredibly wronged, she offered up the grilled fish she had barely taken a few bites of.

"Big sister doesn’t want your grilled fish." Little Nine wagged a finger. She placed her right hand against her chest and coughed lightly. "If you want to stay by Master’s side, then as Master’s number one personal maid, I have to properly judge whether you have the qualifications. Now, put down your fish and do exactly as I say. Understood?"

"Meow...?"

Erin looked at Shen Yun in confusion. Seeing the smile on his face, she suddenly felt a bit nervous.

"O-okay, meow."

"First, raise your hands, bring them up to your face, and then lie down on your side... Yes, exactly like that! Just bend one leg. The tail, tilt your tail up, and don’t move... CLICK CLICK CLICK..."

Shen Yun watched, dumbfounded, as Little Nine practically hand-guided Erin into various poses, continuously blinking rapidly to take pictures.

He thought, "Holy crap! She can even do poses like that? As expected, cats really are made of liquid. Wait, this is going a bit too far!"

Shen Yun suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of admiration for Little Nine. She was simply too amazing! This was what it truly meant to tease a cat!

He continued to marvel inwardly, "How did she even come up with a pose where Erin leaps up to catch imaginary butterflies with a fish in her mouth... And you can’t bite your nails! Biting nails is way too foul! Licking—licking the back of the hand is even worse!"

Shen Yun watched without blinking as a bewildered Erin went through the various motions. He suddenly made up his mind.

He definitely had to take her home and keep her. As long as she was this cute, it was worth it!

It wasn’t until a full two hours later that Little Nine finally stopped, still looking as if she wanted to continue.

"It’s a pity we didn’t prepare any costumes or props, Master..." She suddenly turned to look at Shen Yun. "Little Nine thinks she barely passes. What do you think, Master?"

"Cough, cough..." Shen Yun coughed lightly and said as casually as possible, "Since you say she passes, then she passes."

Only then did Erin finally breathe a sigh of relief. She sprawled flat on the ground, pressing her hands over her ears as she held her head.

She thought, "That was so, so hard. Woo woo, meow. The outside world really is terrifying. Fortunately, I still succeeded. This way, Mother and the rest of the clan... should be able to rest easy, right?"

A flash of reluctance appeared in Erin’s eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.

At this moment, Little Nine suddenly handed back her grilled fish and patted the cat girl’s head.

"You’ve worked hard." Little Nine gave her a gentle smile. "From now on, you’re one of us. You have to do your best to serve Master."

"T-thank you, meow..." Erin stared at her blankly. Gripping the now somewhat cold grilled fish, she couldn’t help but lower her head. "I will definitely do my best, meow!"

The corners of her eyes suddenly felt a bit wet. She was incredibly moved; aside from the father in her memories and her mother when she was a child, no one had ever shown her such a gentle smile.

Shen Yun watched this scene with a warm smile.

His life wasn’t just about battles; it also had moments of warmth.

Speaking of which, Vierlia should be arriving soon.

Just as Shen Yun had this thought, a figure descended from the starry sky. Wearing tight, golden battle armor and radiating a faint golden glow, it was none other than Vierlia.

"Where’s Little Jie?" Shen Yun asked, noticing his absence.

"He said the Bronze Hall needs guarding," Vierlia replied. Her gaze lingered on Little Nine and Erin for a moment before returning to Shen Yun. "Knowing your trust in him, I agreed."

"Mhm." Shen Yun nodded in acknowledgment.

After so much time had passed, Vierlia had long since noticed Little Jie’s slightly abnormal loyalty. She even felt that the relationship between Shen Yun and this suddenly appearing man surpassed her own.

However, being as smart as she was, she didn’t ask any questions.

Now, the Demon King had been executed.

Violet had become unprecedentedly prosperous.

Yet, as Vierlia looked at Shen Yun, a sudden wave of sorrow and panic washed over her heart.

"Congratulations on your victory, my lord." She suppressed her emotions and offered a lavish, beautiful smile. "Although I never doubted your strength, I didn’t expect it to be this effortless."

"The enemy was just much weaker than imagined." Shen Yun shook his head, not showing much pride. "If it had been the Demon King from eight hundred years ago, I’m afraid I would have had to retreat with you and the people of Violet."

"Even if we did retreat, it would only be temporary." Vierlia walked over to Shen Yun, sat down beside him, and turned to look at his face. "I never thought I would come to rely on someone as much as I do now. It feels like as long as you don’t abandon me, I will never have to face despair."

"..."

Shen Yun didn’t quite know what to say.

He seemed to be gradually getting used to this kind of reliance.

"Actually, when I was waiting in the Bronze Hall just now, I thought a lot." Vierlia reached out and tightly clasped Shen Yun’s right hand in both of hers. "You wouldn’t abandon Little Nine, or even Little Jie, because they seem to have completely entrusted everything they have to you... So..."

A certain determination flickered in her sky-blue eyes. She gently pressed her lips against the back of Shen Yun’s hand, sending a soft sensation straight into his mind.

"I will also... give you my everything. My country, my love, my body... I swear to you, in the years to come, until the very end of this life, my everything will forever belong to you. So... please don’t abandon me, okay?"