Peking Opera Cat: I Became A Zi's Brother

The morning light is dim, and the soft light shines through the layers of branches and leaves, painting a mottled light and shadow on the ground.

"Um--"

Haipiao's fever has subsided, and his face, which was originally red, has now regained its former rosy color, and the whole cat looks much more energetic.

"Haha, it looks like you've recovered pretty well from your sea drift. You even seem quite lively now."

"Haha, Dafei, you don't need to worry! You were the most nervous before!"

"Uh, Bai Tang, what are you talking about? I get really worried whenever anyone gets hurt..."

"Haha, Wanzi, look at how shy Da Feizi is..."

The cats of Xingluo class sat around the dying bonfire, enjoying a moment of peace.

"Okay, okay, let's stop talking about this, okay? Come and take a look at the fish I grilled. How is it? It should taste even better this time. This is the method my grandma taught me to improve the taste!"

Dafei squatted in front of the grill, flipping the fish skillfully. The fish skin was grilled with sizzling oil and the aroma was everywhere.

"That's right, that's right, it smells so good! I, Baitang, am putting my finger on this, even if it gets burnt, it will still smell good..."

Bai Tang was already drooling with greed, his nose twitching, and he stood on tiptoe from time to time, staring at the grill eagerly.

"Oh, Bai Tang, you're really crazy. It seems you're a little out of your mind due to hunger..."

Xiaoqing sat beside Haipiao, gently stirring the herbal juice in her hand, and said softly:

"Haipiao, drink this medicine and get well again."

"Hmm~"

"Alright, after a little more rest, we can continue our journey. Let's hurry up and liberate Chengzhong as soon as possible!"

After filling their stomachs, the Xingluo class set out on their journey again.

As the Chang Zong Zong Palace gradually became clearer in the field of vision, the atmosphere around it became more solemn.

"Wow, the Chang Zong is actually on top of a high mountain!"

"Hey, you're too superficial. Look at the bamboo forests surrounding it. They're really nice. They're very similar to the owner's taste..."

"You don't understand, Maruko? Maybe this is what the owner's grandmother left behind!"

The towering palace walls stand majestically like silent giants, while thick clouds swirl around them, casting a hazy veil over this mysterious palace.

"These flute sounds also make cats feel relaxed and at ease..."

In the distance, occasional melodious yet somewhat eerie chants could be heard, echoing in the valley, making the cats' heartbeats unconsciously quicken.

……

"Ugh..."

Just as he was about to step into the city gate, Wu Song suddenly stopped.

"what--"

A piercing pain, like a sharp dagger, instantly pierced his heart.

"What's going on? Why does my heart hurt so much..."

His face turned pale in an instant, and cold sweat rolled down his forehead like a bursting dam, soaking his hair.

At the same time, a vague figure flashed through his mind, and the pictures changed rapidly: in the deep and dim corridor, a senior sister dressed in Dazong uniform was running towards him anxiously, but before he could see her face clearly, she was swallowed by a surging black mist. He heard the senior sister's shrill cry, and the sound echoed in the endless darkness.

"Run, run, and never come back. Never return to this cage filled with chaos..."

"Senior sister!"

Wu Song's lips trembled slightly, and his voice rose unconsciously, revealing an unconcealable panic.

"This……"

Seeing this, Xiaoqing quickly came to Wu Song's side, placed her paws firmly on his shoulders, and her eyes were full of concern and worry:

"Wusong, what happened? You've been acting strange since a while ago."

"Uh--"

Wu Song was breathing heavily, his eyes wandering, and his hands clenched subconsciously:

"I... I suddenly remembered some images. Senior Sister seemed to be in danger. That fog..."

At this point, his voice stopped abruptly and his Adam's apple rolled violently.

Bai Tang came closer, tilted his head, and looked puzzled:

"Uh, you stinky fart, what senior sister? What fog? Are you too tired and hallucinating?"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Wu Song shouted sternly, scaring Bai Tang so much that he took several steps back.

Realizing he had lost his composure, Wu Song took a deep breath and tried to calm his trembling body.

"I was very clear-headed. The scene was so real, and my senior sister's voice seemed to be right next to my ear."

"Clap clap clap..."

Da Fei walked forward, patted Wu Song on the back, and tried to comfort him:

"Wusong, calm down. We're all here now. Even if there's real danger, we'll face it together."

Wu Song gritted his teeth, his eyes still filled with uneasiness, but he nodded.

"Okay, let's go in. Maybe we can find Senior Sister and figure out what happened."

"Then hurry up, I'm a little excited and want to see what's behind the gate..."

The cats from Xingluo class walked through the tall gate with trepidation.

A gust of cold wind with a damp smell blew towards them. The silence inside the door was a little eerie, as if there were pairs of eyes hiding in the dark, watching their every move.

"Looks like we've arrived here! Xingluo, I've prepared everything for you, but when can you enter?"