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Chapter 51: A Bountiful Haul, Kitty's Transformation
Chapter 51: A Bountiful Haul, Kitty's Transformation
In an alleyway, Xueheng sat on the ground, gazing at the black flame burning in his palm.
"Shadowflame..." he murmured, intrigued as he made the dark fire dance back and forth between his hands.
It responded to his commands effortlessly, as smoothly as if it were an extension of his own body, without the slightest hint of resistance or clumsiness.
Pondering, Xueheng casually picked up a brick from the ground and manipulated the shadowflame to attach itself to the brick.
"Boom!"
The silicon-based material, which should have been difficult to ignite, burned like wood.
The brick gradually melted in the shadowflame, turning to ashes within seconds and dissipating into the air.
"It's completely different from ordinary flames," he mused. "Or perhaps—its essence is not fire at all, but merely takes on the form of black fire."
Xueheng pondered, deep in thought.
He ignited another brick with the shadowflame, but this time he only let it burn for a while before dispersing it.
Reaching out, he touched the stone, feeling the pitted surface where it had been scorched, but there were no signs of carbonization, and it felt cool to the touch.
"The temperature doesn't change, it's not a high-heat attack... It inflicts conceptual damage on matter, without any specific properties?" Xueheng speculated as he experimented in the alleyway, gaining a preliminary understanding of Shadowflame, this divine ability.
"The larger the area of shadows, the more shadowflame I can convert, and the less it consumes..."
"...The damage it inflicts is unrelated to physical properties, only to its intensity... This person's skin is highly resilient; it will take a long time to burn through."
Xueheng nodded as he watched the shadowflame burn for a long time before it created a small hole in the man's arm.
On the panel, the golden light of the words 'Shadowflame' dimmed, indicating it could no longer be used, and he had no idea how long the cooldown period would last.
Xueheng stood up and stretched lazily.
"What a bountiful haul!" he exclaimed as he glanced at the panel, marveling at the gains.
[You've experienced a battle of the weak overcoming the strong, +452 Fighting Experience]
[You've experienced a battle of the weak overcoming the strong, +633 Fighting Experience]
[You've experienced a battle of the weak overcoming the strong, +422 Fitness Experience]
[You've experienced a battle of the weak overcoming the strong, +558 Fitness Experience]
...
A long string of notifications scrolled by, indicating a massive surge in skill experience.
[Fitness upgraded to Lv6 (28/3000)]
[Health Cultivation upgraded to Lv4 (25/1200)]
[Aiming upgraded to Lv4 (102/1200)]
[Fighting upgraded to Lv4 (805/1200)]
[Channeling Power upgraded to Lv5 (127/2000)]
Now, this is what you call a fat haul!
Xueheng's body crackled with newfound power, and he clenched his fists, feeling almost twice as strong as before.
More importantly, he had activated a pure offensive divine ability—Shadowflame! A significant boost to his destructive capabilities.
"Indeed, one must engage in more fights to grow stronger."
Xueheng reveled in the sense of fulfillment from his growth for a while before remembering the many unresolved matters at hand.
First, he took a photo of the man's corpse and sent it to Wu Youqing, explaining in detail what had transpired.
After all, he had killed someone, and Xueheng felt he needed backup to deal with the potential fallout. It would be best to rely on someone with a semi-official background like Wu Youqing, the wealthy and influential boss.
Since this incident occurred while retrieving a divine artifact, Wu Youqing couldn't just ignore it.
Without keeping Xueheng waiting, Wu Youqing called him back promptly. Xueheng answered immediately and said, "Hey, Boss, the situation is just as I described in the message.
"Hello?" A soft and gentle voice, belonging to Wu Youqing, came through the receiver. "I understand. Don't worry, you did nothing wrong. I'll take care of this."
Hearing these words, Xueheng heaved a sigh of relief.
"Send me your location. Don't touch the body; I'll send people to take care of it. Just go home and act as if nothing happened."
"Come to the library tomorrow, and we can talk."
Xueheng readily agreed.
After hanging up, he sent his detailed location to Wu Youqing, then dragged the man's body into a pile of garbage, partially hiding it so it wouldn't attract attention.
He dusted off his clothes and left the alley.
...
When he returned home, Kitty had already arrived.
Opening the door and seeing a cat waiting for him brought a sense of happiness.
Xueheng's anxiety from killing someone eased upon seeing Kitty.
"Meow~ You're back." Kitty yawned, rubbing her emerald-green eyes with her paw lazily.
"Hmm?"
Kitty moved closer to Xueheng, her pink nose twitching slightly.
"I smell blood... Did you get into a fight again?"
Xueheng picked her up and rubbed his face against hers affectionately. "Something minor happened, but I've taken care of it."
"Let's go, Young Master. You haven't bathed in a while..."
Ning Fengwan struggled in Xueheng's embrace upon hearing this.
"Cats don't need to bathe every day! Hey, let go of me! Go bathe yourself!"
...
"Ah~"
In the bathtub, Xueheng held Kitty as they immersed themselves in the slightly hot water, both of them sighing in contentment.
Kitty lay on Xueheng's chest, her tail swaying back and forth, brushing against his chin.
She turned her head slightly, inadvertently glancing at Xueheng's awe-inspiring sword, then quickly averted her gaze.
In the silence, Kitty's youthful, feminine voice echoed in the bathroom.
"Young Master, are you feeling down?"
Xueheng was taken aback for a moment before smiling.
"A little, but seeing you makes me feel much better."
Ning Fengwan proudly lifted her head, pouting, "Flattery won't work on this Sect Master."
Xueheng glanced at the panel.
[Someone has developed feelings for you, Charm Experience +21]
He smiled but didn't expose her, merely reaching out to pinch Kitty's face.
"Hmm? Why are you wearing glasses while bathing? They're all fogged up."
Kitty looked at the glasses on Xueheng's nose, now clouded with steam, and felt a little uncomfortable.
So she extended her claws and hooked them off.
"Hmm?"
The completely relaxed Xueheng didn't expect this move, and by the time he wanted to put his glasses back on, it was too late.
[Someone has developed strong feelings for you, Charm Experience +89]
The suppressed presence of his charm, which had been building up all this time, suddenly erupted the moment his glasses were removed. At this moment, Xueheng was almost the epitome of a charm demon.
Kitty stared at him, dazed.
Then, something unexpected happened.
The ring on Kitty's tail began to shine with a platinum light, growing brighter until it exploded with a dazzling radiance.
Xueheng instinctively raised his hand to shield his eyes.
Suddenly, he felt his chest grow heavier.
The fluffy feeling of Kitty's tail vanished, replaced by a soft, smooth, and slightly fluffy sensation...
Wait... Amidst the softness and smoothness, there was still a hint of fluffiness.
He opened his eyes and found himself gazing into a pair of slender, alluring eyes.
...
(End of Chapter)
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