Chapter 70. Xiao Yu, Xiao YuĀ
“Captain Ya Suo also said that from now on, you can keep Xiao Yu by your side. The time before the mission starts is a trial period. If you feel you get along well, take it with you. If not, you can leave it in your room, and it will return to the Fifth Squad on its own.”
Ya Suo had considered everything carefully; Su Tang had no reason to refuse.
Looking at the cat at her feet, she pursed her lips slightly.
“But a spiritual entity will feel uneasy being far from its master. The Abyss is far from the Bai Ta. What should I do if Xiao Yu has a stress response?”
This was her only lingering concern. Previously, when Ya Suo used Xiao Yu to bring back the Fifth Squad, the distanceāhowever farācouldn’t compare to the distance between the Bai Ta and the Abyss while Ya Suo remained behind. If a stress response occurred and an S-Class Sentinel’s spiritual entity went on a rampage, never mind the effect on Ya Suo, they would be truly surrounded by enemies on all sides.
As if anticipating Su Tang would say this, A Ning pulled out a light pink collar from her pocket.
“Don’t worry, Guide Su Tang. Director An Se gave me this. Itās his latest custom-made spiritual stability collar. Captain Ya Suo stored a large amount of his own spiritual power inside. Putting it on Xiao Yu will soothe it, minimizing any impact. Besides, you don’t need to worry too much; if the response is too strong, the Captain will feel it and forcibly recall Xiao Yu.”
It might just cost a bit more spiritual power.
But what did that matter? Guide Su Tang was the only one who could save their captainās life; who cared how much spiritual power it cost?
Thus, Su Tang had no more reasons to refuse.
She looked at the black cat and stepped aside, leaving a path for it to enter the dorm.
“Then please thank your captain for me. Also, tell him Iāll take good care of Xiao Yu during this time.”
A Ning let out a long breath, a wide smile blooming on her face.
“Itās fine, Guide Su Tang. You don’t need to fuss over Xiao Yu. This fellow has a strange temper. If it causes trouble, just discipline it directly. Itās thick-skinned and not afraid of… Eek!“
The black cat suddenly pounced, its front legs exploding with surprising strength. Its paws landed heavily on A Ningās shoulder, shocking her into staggering back several steps until she hit the wall across the hallway.
A Ning rubbed her shoulder and glared at the cat, which had returned to Su Tangās feet and was now licking the paws it used to “assault” her.
It was only taking advantage of the Captainās absence to act like a tyrant.
This hateful, petty black cat!
It couldn’t even take one negative comment.
Su Tangās eyes widened.
“Are… are you okay?”
Hearing Su Tangās surprised tone, A Ning took a deep breath and suppressed the fire sparked by Xiao Yu.
Don’t get angry, don’t get angry. If I get mad, I’ll be the only one suffering. The priority was to leave the cat here. Xiao Yu was being too much; why act so overbearing in front of Guide Su Tang? Careful, or she might kick you out.
No, she had to earn some good impression points for Xiao Yu.
“Iām fine, Guide Su Tang. Xiao Yu is just playing with me. It doesn’t hurt at all.”
A Ning rotated her shoulder vigorously, trying her best to prove her words were true.
Su Tangās lips twitched. Can this be called playing?
Was it too late to take back her promise? This wasn’t a bodyguard; she had invited an “ancestor” home.
As expected, cats are cute, but their tempers are top-tier.
“Well, Guide Su Tang, itās late. I won’t disturb your bonding time with Xiao Yu. Iāll head out now. Since the Captain is in the Medical Department, all Fifth Squad business is on me. Bye, Guide Su Tang!”
Perhaps sensing her words lacked credibility, A Ning fled. In the blink of an eye, even her silhouette was gone. Su Tang couldn’t help but click her tongue; as expected of a Sentinelās constitution.
“Meow~”
Su Tang looked down at the cat that had just finished its tantrum. The little brat tilted its head and let out an exceptionally charming meow.
If she hadn’t seen how it treated A Ning, she would have thought this was an exceptionally well-behaved, “repaying” cat. Butā¦
Su Tang smiled and watched the cat rub affectionately against her pant leg. Shaking her head helplessly, she opened the door wider.
“Come in, my little ancestor.”
Su Tang found that this little fellow seemed particularly sensitive to the word “ancestor.” After hearing the latter half of her sentence, it raised its chin haughtily and walked into the room with light steps.
Upon entering, its glowing green eyes immediately began scanning the surroundings.
Su Tang stood to the side with her arms crossed, wanting to see what it would do next.
She watched it jump onto the sofa and knead the cushion with its four paws, as if testing its softness. Whether it liked the result or not, it then ran to the desk, lowering its head to inspect everything on it. Finally, it stopped by the red roses Zhan Ye had brought over.
It batted the delicate petals with its claws, refusing to stop until several petals were knocked off.
“You can sleep on the sofa from now on.”
Su Tang found a soft cushion in the cabinet and placed it on the single sofa closest to her.
Xiao Yu glanced at the fluffy cushion, then jumped onto it, curling into a black ball of fur while its tail swept idly over the fluff.
Seeing Xiao Yu entertaining itself, Su Tang went to the bathroom to wash up.
After changing into comfortable pajamas, she heard a heavy thud from the living room.
Su Tang hurried out to see the roses from Zhan Ye lying on the floor, surrounded by scattered red petals. The culprit, the black cat, was crouching by the fallen bouquet. Seeing her come out, it tilted its head and meowed with an air of total innocence.
“Are you… dismantling the house?”
Su Tang wanted to laugh, but she walked over with a mock-serious expression. Seeing the human approach, Xiao Yu tilted its head and let out a pitiful “meow-wu,” its tail quietly hooking her pant leg. That pathetic look made Su Tang swallow the scolding that was on the tip of her tongue.
Well, she thought she finally understood why there were so many “cat slaves” in the modern world.
She bent down to pick it up. The little fellow rubbed against her chest and lightly butted her chin with its head, acting incredibly intimate. Su Tangās heart softened instantly: “Fine, fine. Considering youāre a newcomer, Iāll let you off this time.”
Translator’s Note: “Cat slaves” (ē«å„“) is a real internet term in China for people who are obsessed with their cats! Also, “Little Ancestor” (å°ē„å®) is a common nickname for a spoiled child or pet who rules the household. Xiao Yu is definitely living up to that name!
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