Chapter 471: So, you’re only in the states of hunger and lust, huh?
He Yi let out a sigh, then looked at Hu Yi Yi, who had been sleeping on the table since the meeting started and hadn’t woken up even by the end.
She reached out and gently shook her: “Wake up, it’s over already.”
“Huh? Is it dinnertime?” Hu Yi Yi blinked dazedly, then stretched her little belly. “What are we eating tonight?”
“… Why did I even agree to let you come to this meeting?!” He Yi rubbed her aching head. “Can you please stop thinking about nothing but food?”
Hu Yi Yi pondered for a few seconds. “So… have you guys found that tiger I asked you to look for?”
“……”
So, it’s hunger and lust only, huh?
d*mn troublemakers, these wild monster tribes!
“Forget it, let’s go eat,” He Yi sighed. She was already tired of teaching this stupid tiger anything.
“Oh!” Hu Yi Yi quickly stood up from her seat. “Oh yeah, I overheard you talking about fighting back against those bl**d Snakes. Do you need me to do anything?”
“When we need you, we’ll tell you,” He Yi said casually. “Just eat your fill and gather some strength for now.”
He Yi couldn’t help but wonder how Hu Yi Yi could hear them while she was sleeping, but she didn’t bother pointing it out.
“Alright, leave the big enemies to me! I’ll make sure they regret ever crossing us—completely defeated, out on their behinds, and trundling away with their tails between their legs!”
“You really should stop showing off your little bit of knowledge,” He Yi shot back, though she wasn’t exactly doubting Hu Yi Yi’s overconfidence.
Despite Hu Yi Yi being totally fixated on eating and that dreamlike encounter with the majestic tiger, her strength was beyond doubt. Her innate cultivation talent was terrifying; she had already broken through to the Transformation God stage in just a short time. She was just a step away from Refinement Stage, and her power was already pretty intimidating.
As long as she was well-fed, with her Transformation God cultivation, she could easily go toe-to-toe with virtual stage experts and hold her own for several rounds. Even if she lost, it was probably just because she was starving. Keep Hu Yi Yi fed and full, and she could hold off even a Refinement Stage powerhouse for a while.
If Hu Yi Yi managed to break into the Refinement Stage someday, her might would be even more frightening.
The only real flaw? She eats way too much. If it weren’t for the recent all-out conflict spreading across the Southern Region, feeding her would be a real pain.
“Oh, can you do me a favor?” Hu Yi Yi suddenly tilted her head.
“Another craving?” He Yi replied.
“Not about food,” Hu Yi Yi shook her head. “I’ve been thinking carefully these days. I believe that tiger isn’t even in the Southern Region anymore. Also, I sensed a very similar aura to that tiger on Bai Feng from Heavenly Sword Sect. I wasn’t able to distinguish it clearly before because I hadn’t transformed yet and my brain was a bit slow, but now I’ve got a sharp mind. After days and nights of pondering, I suspect Bai Feng knows something about that tiger. I want to meet him.”
He Yi wasn’t aware of this particular matter, but she had a guess in her heart. When Hu Yi Yi was sleeping, Bai Feng was probably right beside her. The tiger’s aura in her dream was likely Bai Feng’s.
Seeing the hopeful look in Hu Yi Yi’s eyes, she didn’t burst her fantasy. With her brain circuit, she probably wouldn’t believe her even if she told her the truth. Better to let her experience the cruel reality herself.
She nodded. “That’s not difficult, but given the current situation, I can’t take you to the Northern Region just yet.”
“Yeah, I’ve waited so long already. No rush,” Hu Yi Yi nodded, feeling a bit embarrassed. She had been feasting at He Yi’s house for so long, she’d feel guilty sneaking off to the Northern Region alone.
……
“Ah-choo!”
Bai Feng rubbed his nose, then reached over and moved the fox tail from his face.
“Kiu-Kiu really has no sense of sleep, huh?”
He reached out and grabbed the awkwardly sprawled Kiu-Kiu from his lap, squeezing her fluffy nine tails vigorously.
Kiu-Kiu twitched and slowly opened her eyes, staring at Bai Feng’s ‘hands all over’ her tail. “You’re… ouch…”
Before she could finish, Bai Feng cut her off. “Shut up. If you’re going to be a pillow, you’ve got to accept being one!”
“… But it’s already morning, I’m not a pillow anymore!” Kiu-Kiu half-complained, half-pleaded.
“Same difference. Usually I’d be doing this anyway,” Bai Feng said, still not letting go. To prevent her from squirming, he plopped a hand on her head, gently kneading her ears.
“Y-You perv!”
Kiu-Kiu struggled in Bai Feng’s hands, but if you look closely, her resistance was much weaker than usual—more like she was shifting into a more comfortable position.
After a satisfying scratch, Bai Feng finally released her. “Alright, time to get up and eat.”
Kiu-Kiu lit up instantly. “I want cumin chicken-flavored fox food!”
“Got it.” Bai Feng nodded. He had just finished petting the fox, and his mood was pretty good. Meeting her small request was no problem.
In the next second, Kiu-Kiu jumped right into his arms. “Carry me, I’m too tired.”
“You weren’t exactly lacking strength when you jumped onto me,” Bai Feng grumbled, but he still carried her toward the outside.
Somehow, he felt like Kiu-Kiu had changed a little. She wasn’t as clingy as before, and her clinginess was different from Xiaoqi’s and the others. Kiu-Kiu was like someone patrolling her territory, always on guard against other foxes sneaking near.
After a moment.
“Brother, open wide! Try my new dish…”
Bai Feng was eating the rice brought by Bai Yu Mo while observing Kiu-Kiu, who was munching on her fox food with no reaction.
“Meow~~”
After eating, Bai Feng was teasing Little Snow, but still watching Kiu-Kiu, who was engrossed in her game on the sofa, still without any reaction.
“Young Master Bai.”
When You Su Rong Rong and Qiao Qiao came to report, the small Kiu-Kiu, who had been dozing off, suddenly lifted her head. Her eyes widened as she stared at You Su Rong Rong and Qiao Qiao, then she jumped onto Bai Feng’s lap, crouching alertly and eyeing the two women carefully.
Bai Feng: “…”
Sure enough, Kiu-Kiu only cared about other foxes!
And also, she might want to worry a little about her image—hasn’t she noticed You Su Rong Rong’s weird looks at her?
But Kiu-Kiu paid no mind—how much is her image worth? If she cared too much, Bai Feng’s place would end up crowded with other foxes!
And why the little Kiu-Kiu, who was initially biased against humans and even refused Bai Feng’s touches, wouldn’t let other foxes near Bai Feng? That’s just her messy attitude. Don’t bother wondering why she’s so annoyed—she just doesn’t like it!
