Chapter 297: Cold Heartless Human
Warm light fell across Xie Xinsu. She was curled into a ball, lying on soft bedding. It felt very warm, almost like secretly taking a nap back at the Profound Heaven Sect.
In her hazy mind, she felt as though she had seen a dream. She saw herself leaving her sect for a new world, and then began a life of hiding in the shadows. It had been a nightmare. After finally succeeding in going undercover, the world reset, and she turned into a foolish cat. And thus began her miserable life.
Fortunately, that dream was over.
Just then, a conversation drifted into her ears.
"Damage to the liver and internal organs. Also, not suitable for spaying."
"Huh? Doesn’t the law require that all stray cats be spayed?"
"Its physical condition makes it unsuitable."
"Oh, if it can't be spayed, then just beat it to death. That way it won't be illegal."
The cold, heartless male voice jolted her awake.
"Meow meow meow?"
The heck?! Since it can’t be spayed, just beat it to death so it’s not illegal?! This human is terrifying! What kind of twisted logic is that?! Actually, I’d much prefer spaying!
Xue Xinsu woke up to discover that she was still a cat. Everything in that dream had been real. The cold and heartless man had rescued her from the manhole.
Hah...
At that moment, she decided that when she recovered her true form, she absolutely would not lead this man onto the path of immortality!
"Meow meow meow!"
Nevertheless, survival came first. It was the first time Xie Xinsu had ever acted this cute, all just to stay alive.
The man calmly stared at her. "How do we solve it if it goes into heat?"
He had asked a critical question.
Xie Xinsu cried out frantically, "Meow meow meow!"
What did he mean by going into heat? How could she possibly go into heat? Even if her mind had become muddled and hazy, she never doubted that she was human. As if she would ever be controlled by animal instincts!
She was the holy maiden of the Profound Heaven Sect. Though her sect had declined over the years, with only a little over ten disciples left, she was the saintess destined to restore it.
Her master, He Yunzi, was also the thirty-first sect master. The upper world patriarch had bestowed upon him a cultivation method, which he passed on to her. If she followed the proper steps, she had hopes of reaching the Violet Palace realm in this lifetime.
Moreover, if the fortune was in her favor, she could even catch a glimpse of the legendary Yin Spirit realm. As a Yin Spirit, she could ascend to the upper world and become a legend of her sect! Someone as extraordinarily gifted as her would never casually go into heat!
Also, “How do we solve it if it goes into heat?” Is that really something a human would ask?
Zero-One said intelligently, "To solve this problem, there is another method besides spaying."
"What method?"
A screen appeared on Zero-One’s face. "Cat Pleasure Wand."
It showed a product link and some unspeakable promotional images. The cat’s expression in the image looked just like that of a white cat eating corn.
"This..." Qi Yuan looked as if he had discovered a new continent. He thoughtfully glanced at the black-and-white cat. "You, come here."
Zero-One nodded, its mechanical voice carrying a trace of laughter.
The conversation between the robot and its master left Xie Xinsu feeling deeply helpless. Had they really just decided such a major matter in her life like this? Xie Xinsu decided that as soon as she found a chance, she would slip out of this house. The residents were far too perverted!
Just as she was about to look for an opportunity, her pink nose twitched, and her feline heart trembled with excitement. A treasure! There's definitely a treasure here!
Before the reset, she had already spent several years on Arch Star, so she was fairly familiar with it. The spiritual energy in this world was extremely sparse. Although it was slowly recovering, it still couldn’t be compared to the world where the Profound Heaven Sect was located.
However, Arch Star also contained ruins and immortal opportunities. They would emerge over the next decade, many of them precious treasures.
With just one sniff, she had already caught dense spiritual energy. The source was clearly inside this house! That meant there was a leftover cultivation treasure here!
Suddenly, she found herself reluctant to move. Why had she lived so miserably this past month? It was due to her current form, the sparse spiritual energy, the lack of a suitable cultivation method, and her dull mind.
Now that she had come across such a treasure, she no longer wanted to leave. As a cat, she couldn’t possibly cultivate outside. Only in a place with such rich spiritual energy could she cultivate even a little. She decided to be magnanimous and settle with this shabby mortal dwelling.
Just then, the man said again, as emotionless as ever, "Alright, drive it out. It's not my cat."
Xie Xinsu froze, then panicked. She cried, urgently and pitifully, "Meow meow meow!"
She absolutely did not want to leave! If she left, she would become a stray cat again! She wanted to stay here and cultivate!
As if on cue, Zero-One said, "Master, it doesn't seem to want to leave."
Xie Xinsu was stunned. This robot actually seems pretty smart...
She immediately cried out even louder. As for that Cat Pleasure Wand, once she recovered her cultivation, what would she have to fear?
"It only eats, sleeps, and poops. It can't even do backflips or cook. What use is it? I never keep lazy cats."
Apparently, she wasn’t mistaken about the man. Cold and heartless as ever, he was already thinking of squeezing value out of her!
Without thinking, Xie Xinsu twisted into a perfect backflip. She gave it everything she had.
Surely this one move would win him over?
It wasn’t every day one found a cat that could backflip and understand human speech.
Sure enough, the man looked at her in surprise. "It can understand human speech? Is this cat mutated?"
Zero-One also gazed at her with a strange expression. "It does seem different from other people's cats."
Xie Xinsu felt as if she were some kind of merchandise.
The man seemed to be deciding whether she should stay.
Zero-One chimed in, "Master, posting videos can make money nowadays. We can keep this cat and make videos for profit. The income can upgrade my components and save you money, Master."
Though it longed deeply for upgrades and modifications, the robot was very considerate. So far, all its previous upgrades had been paid out of Master’s pocket. Aspiring to be his number one helper, it didn’t want to trouble him with everything. It wanted to earn money as well. It wanted to work hard, improve itself, and became even more useful.
Finally, Qi Yuan said, "Fine, then handle it as you see fit. Oh, and don't let it go into heat and yowl everywhere. It'll affect my martial arts training. I need to stay focused."
He was already used to cultivating to immortality and could do so anytime, anywhere. Meanwhile, martial arts were a first for him, thus he was very serious about it.
Xie Xinsu let out a sigh of relief. She secretly glanced at the cold, heartless, yet somewhat handsome man.
Men... in this day and age, still practicing martial arts? Martial arts are inferior to immortal cultivation. If you serve me well, perhaps I'll be kind enough to bestow upon you an immortal opportunity!
Watching the man leave, Xie Xinsu immediately became happy. The living room was now hers. With no one around, the pressure vanished, and she could finally begin trying to cultivate. The spiritual energy here was very rich.
As for the robot Zero-One? That wasn't even a person. She knew that the robots of this world were especially ordinary. They were completely unintelligent and without consciousness. If one were truly to develop self-awareness, that would be extraordinary.
Only magical treasures refined by cultivators of the Violet Palace realm or above had a chance of developing spiritual intelligence. This pile of scrap metal shouldn't be treated as a real living being.
She was just about to jump away and find a comfortable place to cultivate when a pair of cold hands grabbed her.
Zero-One said stiffly, "Please help me complete a cat cooking video!"
Its tone was no longer as gentle as when it was around Qi Yuan.
Xie Xinsu cried out, "Meow meow meow?"
Is there some mistake? Are they really going to make a cat cook? How is that even possible?
She feigned ignorance and put on an innocent expression.
Cats can't understand human speech, so they don't need to work. That is how it usually is, right?
Unfortunately, Zero-One paid no heed. "Oh, you're saying yes? Good, then let's shoot the video! If it doesn't come out well, I'll let you taste the Cat Pleasure Wand tonight!"
Xie Xinsu was utterly baffled. "Meow?"
Is it threatening a cat? Is this robot mentally ill? How could such a robot possibly exist in this world?!
Unfortunately, Zero-One gave her no chance to feign ignorance. It grabbed her by the legs and ran straight for the kitchen.
Cat abuse!
Xie Xinsu screamed, "Meow meow meow!"
However, it was useless. She couldn’t resist the robot at all.
An hour later, Xie Xinsu lay curled up weakly on the floor. The past two hours had been exhausting. Under Zero-One's coercion, she had obediently begun her humiliating cat life and cooked. Not only that, she had also danced several of the most trending online dances. It was unbelievably shameful. Now, she was exhausted all over, with no strength left at all.
When I recover my cultivation and return to human form, I'll definitely tear that damned robot into pieces!
Perhaps because of how malicious Zero-One seemed, the cold and heartless man suddenly became much more pleasing to the eye.
It's just, this robot... Why is it different from the ones I've seen before? Even on Brilliant Star, where technology is the most advanced, their robots aren't this intelligent?
Spending time with Zero-One, she gradually noticed how different it was. Other robots were completely dumb, with no emotional cues whatsoever. Yet Zero-One even knew how to threaten her.
This whole household is so strange. Could it be that spirit treasure is affecting them? No, I have to cultivate. I have to rise again!
That was what Xie Xinsu thought. She decided to begin cultivation. She found a safe spot and started meditating.
Unbeknownst to her, a pair of mechanical eyes had fixed themselves on her. The recording function was active the whole time, capturing the cat meditating.
Zero-One returned to its room to edit the video and add voice-over.
About half an hour later, an account with the username "Zero-One Working Hard to Earn Money for Batteries" posted a video.
My Cat has Become a Spirit—Besides Cooking, it also Cultivates!
