Chapter 232 Cats and Dogs

"The Bai Ze is an auspicious beast, the leader of all demons. It can speak, understand the feelings of all things, and know the affairs of ghosts and gods. It only appears when a virtuous ruler is present, and it can ward off all evil in the human world. The luster on its body is the reward of all the blessings in the world to it."

With these blessings and protections, it's as if they've been acknowledged by Bai Ze. Those heroic souls who are temporarily unable to reincarnate will not only be protected from other ghosts and monsters, but even the ghost officials will show them some respect, and their minds will not be affected. Even if they are reincarnated later, they will be reborn into a good family.

Nan Qu was naturally happy to hear this, but seeing Bai Ze like this, she couldn't help but worry: "What's wrong with Xiao Bai now?"

"It is still a young beast after all. It has given away too much blessing, which has affected its body. I have used up all the blessings you once had. I can hold it for now to prevent its soul from dissipating. As its master, you must do more to save it from dying."

After saying that, Nan Qu felt a white light shining on Bai Ze from within her body. Then, Nan Qu saw that the previously indistinct body had stabilized.

However, its appearance had changed from its former adorable look to one of thinness and weakness. Its small body was curled up, and its once snow-white fur, gleaming with an auspicious light, was now dull and lifeless, mixed with a few strands of gray. Its eyes were half-open and half-closed, having lost their former liveliness, like two gems covered in dust. Its ears also drooped limply, no longer displaying the proud, alert spirit they once had, always perked up to sense the movement around them.

Nan Qu's eyes reddened with heartache as she gently stroked Bai Ze's body.

"Do I have to do good deeds to save it?"

"It doesn't necessarily have to be a good deed; good deeds are acceptable, and so are bad deeds. Saving it is different from saving other divine beasts; it needs the blessings of a different time and space. Many things you did in the past have been rewarded, but I used them all to level up. Now, you don't need to feel guilty; just continue exploring new time and space, and you will eventually receive blessings."

Nan Qu finally breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this: "Then I understand."

The Time-Space Beast added, "Furthermore, because we intercepted the alchemy furnace ahead of schedule, many people's fates have been altered. I will suffer a backlash for a period of time. I will be unable to open new time-spaces for a short time. The time-spaces opened previously will not be affected. I will try my best to wake up before Bai Ze's accident. Don't worry."

Nan Qu was stunned; she hadn't expected this to have such a significant impact on the Time-Space Beast.

Seeing that Nanqu was somewhat distressed, the Time-Space Beast said, "Don't worry, this is a case of 'no destruction, no construction' for me. Although there will be backlash, I will gain even more. You'll see later."

Hearing what the Time-Space Beast said, Nan Qu chose to believe it. Along the way, the Time-Space Beast had been a mentor, a friend, and a steadfast partner to her.

"Okay, then you should rest. I'll work hard in the time ahead."

"Good luck!"

Because she felt so sorry for Xiaobai, Nanqu simply took it with her when she returned to the modern world.

Now, Xiaobai is as small as a pure white Shih Tzu, so cute that you don't want to let go of her. Nanqu held Xiaobai in her arms, while the other dogs weren't happy to stay there either, each one causing a ruckus in Nanqu's mind.

The key point is that these little guys knew Nan Qu's preferences, and they all transformed into adorable forms. Unlike Bai Ze, who lost his magic and couldn't transform, the little dragon became a bracelet. The little fox became an cute fox headdress.

The little glutton turned into a black puppy, and the little tiger turned into a white kitten.

Without a contract, they would not have known about the Southern Music Society in ancient times.

Because of the contract, they share Nanqu's memories in their minds. Naturally, they know that Nanqu wasn't sleeping at home, but had gone to another dimension to play.

They had long wanted to follow Nanqu, but were worried that Nanqu would get angry.

Hmph, Bai Ze, that green tea bitch, is the one whose owner will pity the most!

Nan Qu stared speechlessly at the group of little guys. Had they forgotten that she knew what they were thinking?

Fine, she'll stay in the modern world for the time being, so let them come with her if they want.

Nan Qu returned to the modern world once more. The moment Nan Qu appeared, the wild beasts that had been running down the mountain suddenly stopped. Then, they returned to the mountain once more.

The man on the mountain, after a moment of dazedness, regained his senses and headed towards another place, seemingly as compensation for receiving other treasures.

Nanqu tried calling out to the Time-Space Beast, but received no response until it fell asleep again.

Despite claiming that it had turned misfortune into blessing, Nanqu couldn't help but worry.

Fortunately, she felt a connection between them, which made her feel a little more at ease.

Just as Nan Qu realized that her cultivation level hadn't kept up, she saw Su Ruoyan jump down from the second floor: "Did you hear the tiger's roar and the wolf's cry just now...?"

Looking at the two cats and two dogs beside Nan Qu, Su Ruoyan suddenly forgot the question she was going to ask: "Where did these come from?"

Why two cats and two dogs? Because Regal also came to join the fun.

Bai Ze, a pair of dogs, one white and one black, called Taotie. Reigar, a pair of cats, one black and one white, called a white tiger.

Nanqu, without a trace of guilt, pointed to Regal: "I don't know, it brought them here. This is my black cat, and I don't know where it got the other cats from."

Su Ruoyan's lips twitched. Nan Qu's reason was too irresponsible.

"Oh, it is quite capable."

As they were talking, Nanxing and Nanchen rushed back from outside.

"Mommy, tiger! Tiger! Quick, let's run! Everyone outside says the tigers on the mountain are coming down. Some people heard the tiger roar."

They ran inside while talking, and when they saw the small animals surrounding Nan Qu, their initial exclamation turned into: "Wow~"

Nanxing happily went over and hugged Reigar: "Mommy, Little Black, how did you find Little Black?"

Nanqu, without any burden, used the same reason as before: "It found me on its own, and not only it, it also brought friends with it."

Nanxing and Nanchen's eyes lit up when they saw the animals. Apart from the little white dog that Nanqu was holding, the two of them picked up the remaining three.

Then it dawned on me: "Mom, don't sit still! Quick, let's run! There's a tiger!"

As they spoke, each of them held a small one in their arms, and with their other hand they each pulled on one of Regal's front legs, forcing Regal to hop backward to follow them.

Su Ruoyan said, "You stay here with Mom. I'll go out and see what's going on. Remember to lock the doors and windows."

Nanxing and the other person exchanged a glance: "Mm!"

"Dad, you go ahead. We'll lock all the doors and not let anyone in."

Su Ruoyan felt a pang of sadness. Oh well, he didn't expect these two children to be particularly filial. When they were a little older, he'd send them to boarding school. And when they were even older, he'd send them straight to the army!