Chapter 146: Casting a Long Line to Catch a Big Fish

“This……” Wen Song was momentarily stunned by her words.

He had anticipated being directly rejected by Junior Martial Sister or perhaps receiving an immediate agreement, but he hadn’t expected her to first mention the unseasonable blooming of peach blossoms.

“Meow~（ I’m dying of laughter. ）” Li Li burst into laughter upon seeing this. The next second, Mingmin covered his mouth, and he struggled, saying:

“Meow~ Meow~（ Don’t…… cover…… my…… mouth! ）”

“Junior Martial Sister is truly intelligent. I knew I couldn’t hide it from you.” Wen Song recovered and nodded frankly. “The peach blossoms were indeed brought into bloom by my spiritual energy. I wonder if Junior Martial Sister would do me the honor of appreciating them? Admiring flowers in late autumn has its own unique charm.”

Since he had been exposed, he no longer concealed his intentions.

“Thank you for your kindness, Senior Martial Brother, but I don’t wish to go. You should focus your attention on cultivation.”

“We cultivators shouldn’t waste time on such matters,” Mingmin replied, shaking her head. If she agreed this time, there would surely be a second and third time.

“Meow~ Meow~（ Actually, I think…… since the peach blossoms have already been forced to bloom, why not go? It would be a pity not to. Wouldn’t it be a waste of effort? ）” Li Li, having freed himself from Mingmin’s grasp, said.

Someone had gone through so much trouble to create a peach blossom forest, so why not go and have a look? Don’t let their efforts go to waste.

What if the other person couldn’t bear the rejection? That wouldn’t be good.

“To me, making Junior Martial Sister happy is the most important thing. Ever since I first laid eyes on you, I knew that my heart would only hold one person.” Wen Song gazed at Mingmin, his words filled with deep affection, as if he wanted her to understand the full extent of his feelings.

“Thank you for your affection, Senior Martial Brother, but my life is dedicated to the pursuit of the sword. I have no other aspirations. I hope you won’t waste your time.” Mingmin stated plainly. She had no interest in romance; her only desire was to pursue the path of the sword.

She hoped he wouldn’t waste his time on her. Her decision was unwavering.

“I know Junior Martial Sister always means what she says, but I believe that sincerity can move even metal and stone.” Wen Song smiled, his eyes filled with determination.

Just as water droplets could pierce through stone, he believed that one day he would win her over.

“Let’s talk about it when that day comes.” Mingmin took a deep breath. Senior Martial Brother Wen Song was good in every way, except for being too stubborn.

“I believe that day will come.” Wen Song nodded, then turned his gaze to Li Li, who was digging a hole with his paws. “Little cat, what are you doing?”

Li Li, upon being addressed, lifted his head and replied:

“Meow~ Meow~（ Can’t you tell? This cat is digging a one-bedroom, three-hall apartment. Don’t you find your own conversation awkward? I’m embarrassed for you. ）”

“Meow~ Meow~（ So, this cat is planning to dig a one-bedroom, three-hall apartment and live in it. That way, if anyone hears you and looks over, they won’t notice this cat’s presence. ）”

This dialogue was like a scene from a movie. Didn’t they find it awkward? He found it incredibly awkward.

“Lazy cat, stop digging. You’re getting your paws dirty.” Mingmin, seeing this, picked up Li Li with exasperation.

Why was this lazy cat digging in the ground when he had nothing better to do? Was he planning to build himself a nest?

“Meow~ Meow~（ So what if my paws get dirty? This cat doesn’t care. At least you won’t rub them.” Li Li grumbled indignantly. She always liked to play with the pads of his paws.

She never even asked for his permission. Now that his paws were dirty, she definitely wouldn’t want to touch them anymore.

“Junior Martial Sister, your little cat is quite amusing.” Wen Song, observing this, couldn’t help but join the conversation.

“What’s amusing about him? He’s just a lazy cat who likes to cause trouble.” Mingmin replied indifferently, pinching Li Li’s chubby face. “Don’t get your paws so dirty, understand? Otherwise, I won’t feed you, and you can dig holes all you want, you dirty cat.”

This little lazy cat had so much dirt on his paws that it got all over her when she picked him up.

“Meow~ Meow~（ I’m just digging a little dirt. Is it necessary to threaten me like this? I’m going to report you for animal abuse.” Li Li muttered under his breath, but he stopped digging.

Who made her his provider for food and shelter? If he wanted to become stronger, he still needed her to catch demonic beasts.

“Don’t be angry, Junior Martial Sister. It’s normal for kittens to be active. Perhaps he’s bored here without any toys.” Wen Song, seeing this, took out a cuju ball he had prepared from his storage pouch. “This is a mortal toy. I think the little cat will like it.”

Since he couldn’t make progress with Junior Martial Sister in the short term, he might as well get acquainted with her pet cat.

This way, he would have an excuse to come over every day.

“Thank you for your kindness, Senior Martial Brother, but I’m afraid this lazy cat isn’t very interested in cuju.” Mingmin, holding Li Li, said. Could this lazy cat be interested in anything other than eating?

He was probably wasting his efforts.

However, what happened next surprised her. Li Li, in her arms, started squirming restlessly as he saw the cuju ball.

He seemed to be quite interested.

“I’m afraid he might be interested after all.” Wen Song smiled upon seeing this.

The little cat’s reaction spoke for itself.

“You lazy cat……” Mingmin’s expression changed slightly, but she still released Li Li and said to Wen Song, “Thank you, Senior Martial Brother.”

“You’re welcome. It’s just a mortal trifle. I’m happy the little cat likes it.” Wen Song smiled, feeling like he had found a breakthrough.

“Meow~ Meow~（ Do you think this cat is interested in this broken cuju ball? No! This cat is just making you think I’m interested in it. ）”

“Meow~ Meow~（ Otherwise, why would you keep sending things over? ）” Li Li played with the cuju ball and sneered as he saw the delighted expression on Wen Song’s face.

Since Wen Song couldn’t get closer to Sister Mingmin, he would naturally think of other ways, and catering to her preferences was the best approach.

What did Sister Mingmin like now? It was him, of course. As long as Wen Song established a connection with him, would he still lack excuses in the future?

What he wanted was to appear delighted and let Wen Song gradually increase the value of his gifts.

“Senior Martial Brother Wen Song, you’re here too? That’s perfect. Senior Martial Sister brought the lazy cat up here, and I forgot that the spirit fish you sent is still with me.” Hong Fu, jumping onto the mountain peak, said as she handed the spirit beast pouch to Mingmin. Then she looked at Li Li and said, “Little cat, why are your paws so dirty? Be clean, you know? Don’t crawl around everywhere.”

As she spoke, she conjured a water ball in her hand and walked towards Li Li.

“Meow~ Meow~（ I finally got my paws dirty, and you’re going to wash them? Wouldn’t that be a waste of my effort? ）” Li Li muttered upon seeing this and immediately ran towards the house.

He didn’t want to take a bath. It was safer for him to be dirty now. Otherwise, with everyone hugging and petting him, which cat could stand it?

“Don’t run! Stop! You dirty cat, stop right there!” Hong Fu shouted and chased after him.

She didn’t want to touch something she shouldn’t when she petted the little rascal’s paws later.

“Junior Martial Sister, it’s getting late. I’ll take my leave.” Wen Song smiled and said, seeing the situation. Now that Junior Martial Sister Hong Fu was here, it was pointless for him to stay any longer.

He would come back another time when Junior Martial Sister Hong Fu wasn’t around.

“Okay, take care, Senior Martial Brother.” Mingmin smiled, and Wen Song left on his flying sword.

“You lazy cat, do you still want to eat pills? Keep running and see what happens.” Hong Fu, unable to catch Li Li in the house, threatened him in exasperation.

This gluttonous cat ran so fast that she couldn’t even touch him. She was a Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer cultivator and had already developed her divine sense.

But even so, she couldn’t catch this gluttonous cat. As expected, this unusual beast who ate pills like candy was extraordinary and possessed exceptional speed.

“Meow~ Meow~（ You can’t catch this cat, so you threaten me? Have you no shame? ）” Li Li, who was teasing her, cursed speechlessly. She couldn’t catch him with her controlled spiritual energy big hand, so she resorted to threats. Was it appropriate for such a big person to bully such a small cat?

“You’re not running anymore? Seems like you know what’s good for you.” Hong Fu said happily upon seeing this. She walked over to Li Li and started washing his paws with the water ball. “Be obedient, and I definitely won’t mistreat you, understand? But first, you need to be clean. I don’t like dirty cats.”

Seeing Li Li hanging his head with an unhappy expression, Hong Fu scanned the surroundings with her divine sense and confirmed that Mingmin wasn’t paying attention.

Then she took out a pill from her hand and stuffed it into Li Li’s mouth. “Alright, alright, don’t be unhappy. I’m doing this for your own good. Look at your pitiful expression.”

“Meow~ Meow~（ That’s more like it. If you said you’d give me a pill for washing my paws, I’d wash them eight hundred times a day for you. ）” Li Li, having swallowed the pill, looked at Hong Fu with satisfaction.

“How did it go? Did you catch that dirty cat?” Mingmin, seeing Wen Song leave, returned to the house and asked.