Chapter 41
Jian Da Meow stood there stunned for a while, frowning as he sent a message to Meng Zhan.
[Without any control on my part, I suddenly reverted to my spiritual form. What’s going on? Does this have anything to do with purification?]
[You turned back into Jian Da Meow?]
Although he’d also been drinking, Meng Zhan replied very quickly.
[You didn’t start imagining things after drinking, did you? You know emotions can trigger berserk states. Now that you have purification abilities in your body, this situation probably got flagged as an instability, so your powers limited you automatically. After all, in spiritual form, your manipulation of the spiritual sea enhances the ability’s effect.]
Jian Da Meow: …
He didn’t know whether to praise the “humanized” logic or sigh in helplessness.
[Roughly how long until I can turn back?]
[Wait for the energy of your ability to deplete. Probably at least a week.]
[So what exactly did you do again?]
[…Nothing.]
Looking at Shi Xiaowang sleeping soundly, Jian Da Meow sighed.
He had originally planned to wait until Shi Xiaowang woke up the next day to confess properly, at least letting him understand how he truly felt. But now he had turned back into Jian Da Meow…
He couldn’t confess in this state.
On one hand, given how much Shi Xiaowang adored Jian Da Meow, he felt that once Shi Xiaowang realized Jian Da Meow was actually Jian Mo, Shi Xiaowang might not listen to him at all and would probably just demand he stay as Jian Da Meow…
After all, Jian Da Meow was fluffy…
On the other hand, it was far too informal.
Earlier, he had been thinking about how exactly to confess to Shi Xiaowang, but before he could figure it out, he’d already reverted back.
Forget it.
Jian Da Meow curled up next to Shi Xiaowang, holding him in his arms.
He’d wait a bit longer—after all, he’d already waited this long.
A week was nothing.
But compared to a week later, the storm came the very next day.
When Shi Xiaowang woke up and found Jian Mo had disappeared again, he went absolutely berserk.
And once again, he turned Jian Da Meow into a lion-dog.
“Liar! Your master is a liar! He said he wouldn’t leave, and now he’s suddenly gone!”
Shi Xiaowang pouted high.
“I won’t forgive him!”
Jian Da Meow looked at him, utterly innocent.
He didn’t want to…
The big cat sighed in resignation.
But it wasn’t all helplessness.
Since Jian Mo’s mistake didn’t completely involve Jian Da Meow, after Shi Xiaowang sulked for a bit, he looked at the innocent, plush lion being squished but behaving obediently, his mood lifted. He pinched Jian Da Meow’s ears and said, “Da Meow, I’m back from hunting! I brought lots of food! Do you want to eat some barbecue?”
Jian Da Meow’s eyes lit up.
Eat!
“I was thinking of making a little feast for Jian Mo, since last time he only got one duck leg.”
Shi Xiaowang said, pouting.
“He gave up the chance himself, so that’s on him. All of it is for our Jian Da Meow!”
Jian Da Meow nodded.
No problem! All for Jian Da Meow!
On the day they had barbecue at the research institute, Shi Xiaowang had packed everything needed and sent it to the Marshal’s residence.
Since barbecue smoke was strong, Shi Xiaowang placed the grill by the newly built pond.
The pond had lotus flowers that Shi Xiaowang had cultivated, now in full bloom.
Several golden and red koi swam in the water. Shi Xiaowang had mentioned once wanting to raise some; Jian Mo had sent them the next day.
Enjoying flowers while eating barbecue—what could be better?
After setting up the grill and preparing the ingredients, Shi Xiaowang started a livestream. As soon as he announced he was making barbecue, the chat exploded.
[Yay! The young duke’s private kitchen! Teacher Meng can’t show off now!]
[But Teacher Meng actually got real barbecue, while we can only pretend to taste it…]
[Pretending to taste is good enough. The rest is just waiting for the young duke’s restaurant to open.]
[Wait! What’s that? Is it the lion that saved the young duke before? I think its name is Jian…]
[Jian Da Meow? It must be him!]
[Ah yes! It’s been so long, and this is his first time on camera!]
[Haha, the temptation of meat to a carnivorous beast.]
Shi Xiaowang threaded meat onto skewers, smiling as Jian Da Meow approached curiously.
“Finally willing to see people? The barbecue will be ready soon. If you’re sleepy, you can nap nearby. I’ll call you when it’s ready.”
Jian Da Meow shook his head, crouching by his side, intently watching him skewer the meat.
[Haha, eating meat is more important than sleep. Not a second to waste!]
[Jian Da Meow vividly demonstrates what a glutton looks like.]
[Jian Da Meow’s here, but where’s Jian Mo? Why isn’t he helping?]
“Jian Mo…”
Seeing the question in the chat, Shi Xiaowang dragged out the words.
Jian Da Meow instinctively twitched his ears, glancing at him.
“He’s busy, always dealing with important things. He has no time for casual barbecue gatherings. Besides, as long as we have Jian Da Meow, that fluffy cat is enough.”
Shi Xiaowang said this, turning to smile at him.
But guilty Jian Da Meow quietly looked away.
[Haha, that’s true. Humans can’t compete with cats.]
[Although I’m not fluffy, young duke, want to consider raising me? I’ll stay in, do whatever you ask, just feed me!]
[Me too! Young duke, look at me!]
[I, I, I! I can earn my own food!]
Jian Da Meow squinted.
A warning to the chat.
Shi Xiaowang laughed at the chat for a while.
“I politely refuse. I only keep fluffy ones. If you can become fluffy, I might consider it.”
Jian Da Meow flicked his tail, noncommittal.
One fluffy creature in the Marshal’s residence was enough; the rest were only ingredients.
Speaking of ingredients, Shi Xiaowang began putting the skewered meat and whole chickens and ducks on the grill.
“Barbecue is actually the easiest method. Cut the meat to your desired size, marinate overnight with seasoning and cooking oil, then cook over charcoal. The skewers and chicken and duck I just threaded were pre-marinated.”
Shi Xiaowang lit the charcoal, placed the meat on the grill, brushed oil, and spoke to everyone.
Soon the meat sizzled and the aroma spread.
The sensory-synced livestream filled with viewers’ exclamations.
[This smells so much better than the fried skewers before!]
[I agree! My mouth’s watering!]
[Ahhh! I want to dive into the screen! Possess Jian Da Meow’s body and eat! I’ll do anything!]
“While grilling, watch the temperature, brush oil, turn the meat. That’s it.”
Shi Xiaowang held up the cooked skewers to the camera.
“All done! Simple, right?”
Jian Da Meow stepped forward, looking at him and the skewers, his intent obvious.
Shi Xiaowang laughed, placing the skewers on a plate.
“No, too hot! Little kittens can’t eat hot food.”
At first, he hadn’t planned to add seasoning, since barbecue is strong-flavored. The old man had told him cats get sick from salt.
But Uncle Ye said it was fine; the seasonings were mostly derived from nutrient solutions developed at the institute, safe for health.
The chicken and duck, grilled to glossy golden brown, were brushed with honey. Shi Xiaowang took a small jar and held it to the camera mysteriously.
“Check this out!”
He opened the lid, amber liquid slowly flowing.
“Honey! We found a beehive on the institute’s hill behind our flower and fruit trees. Now the bees are officially institute employees. Their nectar comes from purified flowers, so it’s completely uncontaminated.”
Shi Xiaowang dipped a spoon in the honey, licked it, eyes curved as he looked at the screen.
“Tastes sweet, right?”
Some honey stuck to his lips, sparkling.
Jian Da Meow’s expression darkened slightly as he remembered the lips close by last night.
Shi Xiaowang noticed and, using his fingertip, offered some honey to Jian Da Meow.
“Try it.”
Jian Da Meow watched the honey-covered fingertip, looked at him deeply, and licked it.
“Sweet?”
Shi Xiaowang smiled.
Jian Da Meow’s eyes held a smile.
Very sweet.
Shi Xiaowang brushed honey over the chicken and duck, making them even more tempting.
Once the meat was almost done, Shi Xiaowang messaged Uncle Ye.
The skewers included meat and vegetables, avoiding monotony with only chicken and duck.
Finally tasting the barbecue, the chat erupted again.
[It smells intoxicating and tastes amazing too!]
[Young duke, can I request a day trip to the Marshal’s residence? I really want to taste it!]
[Me too! Let’s form a group!]
[Support! Marshal’s barbecue day trip!]
Shi Xiaowang curved his eyes.
“Go ahead and apply, but I don’t decide. Only Uncle Ye can approve.”
“Young master.”
At that moment, Uncle Ye arrived.
Shi Xiaowang looked over, startled.
“Is that… a dog? Where did it come from?”
A large canine followed Uncle Ye. It looked more like a wolf, but the gaze at the meat, its slightly plump body, and foolish but eager eyes made it hard to believe it was wild.
“He is…”
Uncle Ye looked helplessly at Jian Mo, wondering how to explain.
Jian Mo focused on the creature beside him.
[Third Prince, you intentionally turned spiritual to come to the Marshal’s residence?]
Jian Mo controlled the lightbrain with his spiritual power, sending a message.
Before entering, Uncle Ye had explained that Shi Xiaowang didn’t know Jian Da Meow’s true identity or that the spiritual form could become a beast, so it was best not to reveal it.
Shi Yue was obedient; otherwise he might have been thrown out.
He also linked to the lightbrain using spiritual power.
[I told you, as long as it’s fluffy, I’ll keep it. So I’m perfect! That’s why I’m here!]
He knew it…
Jian Mo was speechless and a bit disgusted.
“Doggy, come here.”
Oblivious Shi Xiaowang started teasing the dog.
Summoned Shi Yue ignored Jian Mo and bounded over, smiling and trying to please Shi Xiaowang while eyeing the meat, clearly craving it.
Wants to eat!
Shi Xiaowang laughed, feeding him the not-too-hot skewers.
Shi Yue hummed happily while eating, confirming to Shi Xiaowang:
“You are a dog, right? I initially thought you were a wolf. You look cool.”
Shi Yue wagged his tail, still munching.
Jian Mo was speechless.
The royal snow wolf had disguised itself as a dog—only Shi Yue would do such a thing.
Shi Xiaowang looked at Uncle Ye.
“Can we keep this dog? He seems well-behaved.”
“Uh…”
Jian Mo didn’t speak. Uncle Ye hesitated.
“If he wants to stay…”
“Do you want to stay, doggy?”
Shi Xiaowang asked eagerly.
Shi Yue stopped, looked up sincerely.
“Woof!”
Jian Mo: …
…Stew him, then.
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