I Only Want to Lie Flat But Am Forced to Cultivate Immortality-Chapter 251 - 141 Saving a Cat, Local Bully_2

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On Flower and Bird Street, a young man was strolling along with a black cat, casually playing with a walnut.

The nearby bird and flower vendors greeted him warmly—not because they knew the young man well, but purely out of respect for the black cat.

After some probing, Xu Qing learned from the vendors that his cat wandered here every few days, becoming quite well-known along Flower and Bird Street.

As they entered a less crowded alley, Xu Qing asked, "Does Xuan Yu often come here to play?"

"Not often, just occasionally wanders around..."

"Ha." Xu Qing chuckled lightly. Cats are naturally fond of birds and butterflies, so he thought Xuan Yu probably came for those.

As they passed through the alley, a vendor selling cats and dogs was arguing with someone.

"This is a purebred Lion Cat. Look at its snow-white fur, its sturdy build, and those two different-colored eyes—one blue, one green! This is a tribute cat from the Imperial Palace, beloved by noblemen. Ordinary cats can’t compare!"

While speaking, the vendor suddenly noticed Xuan Yu passing by. "Look at that cat, pitch-black like a burned egg. You couldn’t even get a hundred copper plates for it!" he scoffed.

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This was a classic case of trouble caused by careless words. Xu Qing shot a chilling look at the vendor.

This wasn’t the first time Xuan Yu had been insulted. The last person who said something like that ended up paying a hundred silver!

Xuan Yu’s ears perked up, and its tail swayed back and forth.

Just as it was about to make a move, a pair of big hands suddenly picked it up around the waist.

"My cat wasn’t bought. I hired it, so it can’t be measured by money. Also... did you steal this cat?"

Xu Qing glanced at the Lion Cat in the cage, then looked sternly at the vendor.

"Nonsense! I raised this cat myself. If you’re not buying, don’t slander me. If you ruin my business, I’ll make you pay!"

Xu Qing ignored the threat. He looked at the Lion Cat and made a sound like a bird or a cat.

The Lion Cat’s eyes widened as if it understood him, and it let out a series of raspy meows.

Xu Qing squinted his eyes and suddenly said, "You have some nerve, stealing a noble’s cat!"

A customer who was about to buy the cat immediately stopped, hesitating.

The language of birds and beasts could only convey basic messages. Xu Qing could tell the Lion Cat had been stolen, but didn’t know whose it was.

This limitation was due to both the nature of the language and the Lion Cat’s limited spirituality.

Still, people who could afford such a valuable cat were unlikely to be ordinary.

The vendor vehemently denied it, but by now, onlookers had gathered.

Xu Qing, while gently stroking Xuan Yu’s smooth back, said, "It’s useless to argue with me. Better talk to the Government Officials. Stealing from nobles is a serious crime!"

The Flower and Bird Market was bustling, with Government Officials regularly patrolling it. Seeing Xa Qing’s persistence, the vendor became desperate and opened the cage door.

As the cat darted out, the vendor cursed, "Go ahead, report it! I’ll be waiting. Without evidence, you can’t do a thing!"

Xu Qing smiled and whistled at the fleeing cat across the street.

The Lion Cat hesitated. Seeing the black cat in Xu Qing’s arms also meowing, it returned to the cage and closed the door with its paw.

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The vendor was dumbfounded, and the onlookers exchanged surprised glances.

A mischievous onlooker clapped and said, "This Lion Cat is amazing! It really understands human speech!"

Flustered, the vendor opened the cage, shouting and threatening the cat to leave. But the cat huddled in a corner, trembling yet refusing to move.

When the vendor tried to flee, Xu Qing tripped him.

As the vendor tried to get back up, Xu Qing flicked a grayish wisp of Fetal Obscurity from the Fetal Obscurity Pearl onto him.

There’s no greater misfortune than for a being to die prematurely just after coming into the world.

This misfortune is called Fetal Obscurity.

The gray Gale Qi soaked into the vendor, and his forehead visibly darkened.

In face-reading terms, a dark forehead signifies impending misfortune.

Sure enough, as the vendor hastily packed up, he slipped and hit his head on the cobblestone ground.

"Ouch!" The vendor cried out in pain. Nothing else was injured, but he lost two front teeth!

As he finally caught his breath and tried to get up, two seemingly helpful onlookers—Official on either side—grabbed him.

There are still good people in the world!

Wincing in pain, the vendor turned to look—and froze.

His "helpers" were officials!

Xu Qing kindly suggested, "This cat thief stole a noble’s pet. If you return it, there may be a reward..."

The officials’ eyes lit up.

As the officials took the vendor away with the cat, Xu Qing patted Xuan Yu and asked, "Feeling better now?"

Xuan Yu wriggled free, jumped to the ground, and walked on in silence.

Reaching a different alley, Xuan Yu suddenly asked, "Do humans prefer white cats?"

Xu Qing shook his head, "People have different tastes. Some like white, others like black, or tabby cats..."

"And what color does Xu Immortal Family like?"

Xuan Yu pondered this casually without turning around.

"Look at my hair color. That’s the color I like."

Xuan Yu stopped, looked up at Xu Qing, and said seriously, "But hair turns white eventually. Cats don’t change color."

Xu Qing laughed, "Others’ hair may turn white, but not mine!"

"Why?"

"Because Xu Immortal Family loves black too much, even our hair refuses to turn white!"

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Seeing Xu Qing’s amused look, Xuan Yu turned away.

An embarrassed cat was even more fun for Xu Qing.

"What about Profound Jade Immortal Family?"

"What?"

Xu Qing grinned, "What color does Profound Jade Immortal Family like?"

"Hmm..."

After some thought, Xuan Yu answered, "Cyan. I like cyan."

Xu Qing smiled again, "Cyan is quite close to black..."

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Inside a residence in North Gate Alley, Second Uncle Feng was enraged.

"When I did business in the Capital, who didn’t give me face? What makes Jinmen Gang think they can steal my goods?"

None of his attendants dared to speak up.

Only the steward tried calming him, "Second Uncle, a strong dragon can’t suppress a local snake. Those brokers are formidable, but the Jinmen Gang even took over Linhe Wharf silently."

"Second Uncle, please cool down. We can’t act impulsively."

Second Uncle Feng calmed a bit, though still disgruntled.

"They could steal other goods, fine, but these were promised to a friend. Without them, how can I explain?"

The steward suggested, "We could delay and find a replacement..."

"Nonsense! These are funeral objects, not something you can just dig up!"

Second Uncle Feng waved, "This won’t end here. Rules are rules, even in the Capital. Does Jinmen Gang think they can ignore them?"

"First, make sure the escort agency’s bodies are properly sent back. I will seek justice!"

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