Could it be that I am the cruel villain?

The voice wasn't loud, but it was rapid and sharp, quite different from the enormous creature it was upon first meeting. At this moment, it had shrunk down to look like a mini pet, not even half a meter tall in total.

With a little hop, it jumped straight onto the bed, its hind feet landing, while its front feet unceremoniously stepped on the man's back. Then it walked around on the bed a few times before finally finding what seemed to be a very suitable angle.

Then it lifted its two front paws, sat its bottom down, and started kneading the spot in place.

Classic cat kneading.

"Ao Qing, my dear sister, I'm going to die; if you step on me a couple more times, I really won't survive..."

"Howl, howl~"

It let out a howl like a fox, seemingly dissatisfied with Jiang Feng's current state. Other people probably wouldn't understand what this sister was saying, but the man lying in bed actually turned his head.

"What do you mean by saying my big sister charged through Swordmaster Peak back in the day? That was just fellow disciples sparring, sparring!"

"No, I've been under big sister's pressure enough as it is, but why are you pressuring me too? I've only been cultivating for a few years. If you gave me twenty years... No, if you let me start practicing from scratch, I would definitely crush this bunch."

"There's no helping it, some high-grade Core Formation comes to bully me, what am I supposed to do? Alright, alright, Ao Qing, sister, you go play on your own, I'll lay here a while longer..."

The spiritual beast said nothing, its long and bright blue eyes glanced at Jiang Feng on the bed, a trace of dissatisfaction seemed to be revealed in its expression.

The throat emitted a continuous "purring" sound, but a certain someone had no intention of getting up, only muttering half-awake, "Stop goofing around, stop goofing around."

"You're a grown... well, a grown cat, yet you still want me to play with you every day. The yarn ball and cat teaser wand are hanging on the tree at the door, go play by yourself."

"Ao Qing, sister, you're such a big beast now, don't be so childish..."

The blue-green spiritual aura burning on its body suddenly erupted, baring fangs and claws, yet in the face of threats, a certain someone still remained unfazed, continuing to pretend to be dead, until this fierce spiritual beast opened its huge mouth and directly bit down on someone's butt.

"Aoo!!!"

It wasn't Ao Qing who cried out.

It was Jiang Feng.

With a carp flip, he jumped out of bed, reaching a height of over two meters!

The whole move didn't utilize any leg or arm strength, relying entirely on the terrifying explosive power of his waist and abdomen, and the perpetrator immediately let go and did a flawless stepping technique to run away.

Covering his butt with a face full of frustration, lips trembling with anger.

Lately, this spiritual beast sister, having concluded her seclusion, has been more active, and it looks like Ao Qing might be of an ancient strange beast's bloodline, and though massive, she's quite mischievous.

Because according to human centenarian age standards as a reference, she's... just a teenager, likely with a temperament younger than Liang Yu.

There's no choice; spiritual beasts are born of heaven and earth, especially those with special bloodlines of ancient lineage, though not living as long as the heavens themselves, but their life span compared to cultivators is a dimensional reduction blow, like the Kui Niu Ancestor of the Purple Cloud Palace, who has lived for eight thousand years already.

Yes, eight thousand years old and still jumping around lively, no problem at all.

By comparison, Ao Qing, having survived for just over a hundred years, is barely a drizzle, so her immature temperament is entirely normal. Before he could chase her down, his big sister was leisurely strolling in from outside the door.

And she was even holding a shrunken version of Ao Qing, grasping the back of her neck with a jade hand, that gesture was identical to a baby animal, limbs curled, which is a natural reflex for many beasts, as most beasts were carried around by the nape of the neck by parents since childhood.

A reaction similar to a baby being cradled in arms, with back being patted.

Her large azure eyes blinked innocently; when she saw her little brother's butt still emanating blue spiritual energy, Liu Xianzi cast a glance.

"Junior brother, how about I let you two duel it out outside."

"..."

Silence.

Ao Qing waved her small limbs provocatively, making it clear she indeed had the heart of a child. Only in front of Liu Tangxi would she slightly restrain herself. Throughout Swordmaster Peak, no, within all Purple Cloud Palace, not many could catch her attention.

Upon hearing the word "duel," a certain someone quickly recognized reality and hastily coughed, "No need to bother with her, big sister, what have you been up to these past two days? Haven't seen you around."

Very deftly switching the topic, Liu Xianzi released her hand, and Ao Qing immediately landed on all fours; while it was an irregular free fall in mid-air, she managed to adjust her center of gravity at such a short distance, you can't help but marvel at the prowess of felines.

With a little dash, she briskly ran outside to seek more fun, her fluffy tail wagged towards Jiang Feng, making his fists clench in frustration.

The key point is, in a duel, he really can't beat her.

It's not even about beating her, he's not even fit to be noticed by her; considering Ao Qing's current strength, defeating him would only take one move.

Spiritual energy explosion.

To put it plainly, it means blasting the entire mountain top at you.

Because not long ago, Mr. Jiang, unaware of the immensity of heaven and earth, challenged Ao Qing and had to watch as the azure blue Qi Bomb spewed out towards him, nowhere to hide, and he ended up a bombed pig head.

No stats, just sweat and effort.

Ao Qing perfectly illustrated what it means to be beautiful by numbers.

Liu Xianzi casually commented, "Spectating."

"There are outstanding chief disciples from the Four Peaks; these days I've been observing them in turns. They do have some abilities. I expect this Nine Peaks Martial Meet to be a spectacular display."

"Among them, two might even be candidates for the next Sect Master. Sect Master long considered deciding on a successor over ten years ago, after all he is quite old. Counting this year, he's over seven hundred years old now."

"Such an age is among the top ranks in the current cultivation world, naturally requiring the consideration of the sect's future path. Junior brother, do you have any interest in playing at being Sect Master?"

"With your conduct and despicable ways, you might just play your opponents to death."

As always.

Liu Xianzi would consistently say something to make one see stars with a particularly calm expression.

He understood that the big sister meant he had a calculating mind suitable for scheming behind the scenes, but why did it sound a bit off?

"No interest."

His head shook like a rattle drum.

This answer wouldn't surprise anyone, she was merely speaking carelessly, seeing her little brother still holding his rear, she couldn't help but feel a bit amused.

Her little brother always eyes above his head, full of arrogance, although appearing humble on the outside, in reality, this boy is quite prideful, yet in the face of Ao Qing, he behaves completely subdued.

However, in adherence to fairness, she still asked.

"Bitten off two taels of flesh?"

"Ahem, no, no."

Eyebrows arched, she stifled her laughter, Liu Xianzi pretended a calm demeanor and said, "Ao Qing had a rough start in life, later growing up with me. I am poor at making conversation, and even worse at playing with children, hence her liveliness upon coming to the mountain."

"Furthermore, though alive a hundred years, she is still a spiritual beast, clever but with the mentality akin to a child. If I must say, her current temperament is no different from a young girl in her teenage years."

"Of course, my usual lack of discipline also bears some responsibility."

Seeing Jiang Feng's still aggrieved face, for reasons unknown, since Jiang Feng arrived, this little one loved seeking out her little brother for play every day, after all, her little brother was skilled in teasing cats.

Every time the two sparred, they ended up playing themselves into pants-wetting exhaustion, yet!

If one doesn't play with her, it turns into this, especially Jiang Mr. Man, bullied into an unrecognizable mess.

"...It'll be fine once she transforms."

In helplessness, Liu Xianzi could only say so.

Her expression still carried a trace of disbelief, so Liu Tangxi could only continue, "It can't possibly transform into human form and still run to bite your butt, right."

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, a certain someone suddenly perked up.