Peking Opera Cat: I Became A Zi's Brother

After a night of discussion, everyone was just about to go to bed and take a short rest.

"Bang bang bang..."

Suddenly, there was a deafening sound of firecrackers outside the window, followed by cheers and celebrations one after another, which pulled them out of their tense thoughts.

"Ah, how come it's daybreak so soon!"

"But it sounds quite lively!"

Bai Tang jumped up from the bed, rushed to the window in two steps, pushed it open, and shouted excitedly:

"Wow, come and see, the parade of the Yachang Festival has begun!" The excitement in the voice was almost overflowing.

"Don't yell so early in the morning, Maruko!"

Wu Song rubbed his sore eyes and muttered:

"Besides, this is too early. We just discussed it last night, and it's already starting."

As he said this, he reluctantly stood up and walked to the window.

"Did it start at daybreak?"

Mo Zi straightened his slightly wrinkled clothes, his expression solemn, and he said hurriedly:

"Plan ahead. Everyone, follow what we agreed to last night and proceed with caution. Perhaps we can find more clues in this chaotic parade."

Xiaoqing simply fixed her hair in front of the mirror, then turned back and nodded firmly:

"Don't worry, sister. I'll find a way to inform everyone as soon as I have any news. There are so many people around, so I can go and test the judges and elders to see if I can dig up anything useful."

"hey-hey……"

Da Fei scratched his head, chuckled, and showed a simple and honest expression:

"I don't know how much help I can offer, but I'll just chat with the participating cats. Maybe I can figure something out."

At this time, Mingyue came out from the inner room and said calmly:

"I'll go with Xiaoqing so we can look after each other."

"Hey, look at mine..."

Bai Tang quickly put on his small bag, which contained the props he had specially prepared for the competition last night, including a clapper board that he had found from somewhere and a simple facial mask.

"I'm ready too, Wusong. Let's get going! If we mingle among the cats, we'll definitely be able to get a lot of information. Maybe we can even find out the details of our competitors in advance!"

"You did a great job, Megumi!"

Mo Zi looked at the bustling but dangerous scene outside the window, took a deep breath, and said with a worried look:

"Remember, no matter what the situation, safety comes first. If you notice any signs of chaos, don't act rashly. Notify the other cats immediately. None of us can afford to get into trouble."

"Um!"

The cats responded one after another, and then filed out of the inn rooms with their own missions in mind.

Bai Tang and Wu Song plunged into the lively cat group. Bai Tang moved nimbly among the cats while shouting excitedly:

"Wusong, look over there! The cat figurine on that float is so exquisite. I wonder what story is behind it."

Wu Song followed him cautiously, whispering a reminder:

"Don't just look, listen to what's going on around you."

"The bright moon is over there!"

Xiaoqing and Mingyue walked side by side, cleverly blending into a group of cats who also wanted to get to know the powerful and influential, and followed the cat flow towards where the judges and elders might appear.

Xiaoqing approached a gorgeously dressed cat next to her and said with a smile:

"You really know a lot about this singing festival. Do you think the judges will be parading today? I'm dying to meet these great people."

Mingyue observed the reactions of the cats around her calmly.

"Ha ha……"

Da Fei straightened his back and strode towards the area where the contestants might gather. On the way, he met a few cats that looked like contestants and greeted them enthusiastically:

"Brothers, I'm here to attend the Yachang Festival, too. My name is Dafei. Judging from your appearance, you must be well prepared, right?"

Try to find potential clues from these exchanges.

"..."

Mo Zi followed the cats slowly and leisurely. When passing by a mask stall, the stall owner enthusiastically invited them to buy:

"Girl, buy a mask, it's perfect for the holidays!"

Mo Zi smiled and responded: "Thank you, but I prefer to see the stories behind these masks."

In fact, she had been secretly observing the movements of the clan palace. She could see every movement of the guards and every closed door.

"..."

Haipiao stood in front of the window of the inn, watching her companions leave. Although she could not fight alongside them, she silently cheered for everyone in her heart. At the same time, she was also prepared. If there was any abnormal situation at the inn, she would do her best to protect this temporary stronghold.

……

"Oh, you really like to join in the fun. It's so crowded!"

Bai Tang and Wu Song struggled to move forward among the crowded cats, with cheers and drums all around them intertwined.

"Hmm? That's..."

Bai Tang saw a cat holding a large flag with the Chang Zong's emblem painted on it in bright colors.

He leaned over and asked curiously:

"Brother, this flag is really impressive. Do you use it in the parade every year?"

The cat glanced at him and cried out:

"Of course not! This flag represents the glory of the Chang Sect, and we carry it every year!"

Wu Song quietly observed the expressions of the cats around him, paying attention to whether anyone behaved differently from ordinary cats.

"It appeared again, why is it mixed in?"

He noticed that although some cats were cheering, their eyes were empty and they were mechanically following the team. He couldn't help but feel a little alert.

"Ah, it's so hard to find the judges and elders, and I don't know if the information is true..."

"Xiaoqing, take your time, there's no need to rush!"

Xiaoqing and Mingyue followed Maoliu to a high platform, which was an excellent vantage point for watching the parade. It was said that the judges and elders would also appear here.

"Oh, that should be it!"

Xiaoqing saw an old cat in a brocade robe, surrounded by several kittens, and guessed that he might be an elder of high status.

She walked forward, bowed slightly, and said respectfully:

"Hello, Elder. I have long admired the culture of the Chang Sect. Could I ask you a few questions about the Ya Chang Festival?"

"Oh, you're quite perceptive, haha, you recognized me as an elder so easily!"

The elder stroked his beard and smiled complacently:

"The little girl is quite thoughtful. Feel free to ask if you have anything."

Xiaoqing took the opportunity to ask:

"This Yachang Festival is held every year. Are there any special changes?"

The elder thought for a moment and said:

"There haven't been any major changes, except that more and more cats have entered the competition in recent years, and the competition has become more intense."

Mingyue silently observed the cats responsible for security around her, observing their positions and movement patterns to see if there were any signs of Chaos' influence.

Dafei was busy and having fun where the contestants gathered.

He saw a gray cat practicing singing alone, so he walked up to it and said with a smile:

"Brother, your voice is really bright. Have you been practicing for a long time?"

The gray cat stopped practicing and said shyly:

"Yes, I have been preparing for this Yachang Festival for a long time, and I am looking forward to getting a good result."

Dafei then asked:

"Then do you know what happened to the cats that won the championship in the past?"

Gray cat scratches its head:

"I heard that they all received the true teachings of the sect master, but they rarely showed up after that, and I don't know what they are doing now."

Da Fei's heart moved, and he felt that there seemed to be some secret hidden in this.

"..."

Mo Zi quietly approached the Zong Palace. She hid in a secluded corner and observed the gate of the Zong Palace.

I saw that the guards at the door would change shifts every once in a while. The process was very rigorous and there were almost no omissions.

She noticed that the guards were emitting a faint fluctuation of rhythmic energy. The rhythmic energy seemed normal, but when she felt it carefully, she felt an inexplicable sense of oppression.

"..."

Suddenly, the gate of the clan palace slowly opened, and a nimble cat hurried out. He looked panicked, looked around, and quickly blended into the cat group.

"who is he?"

Mo Zi thought the cat was very suspicious and followed it immediately.

……

During his communication with the cat people, Bai Tang learned that a mysterious prize had been added to this year's Yachang Festival. In addition to the sect leader's true teachings, there was also a treasure that could greatly enhance the rhythmic power.

This news made him even more excited, but he also realized that there might be a bigger conspiracy behind this game.

"Tsk, you might as well just keep an eye on these cats. What's the point of that?"

Wu Songze discovered that those cats with empty eyes seemed to be driven by some invisible force, moving slowly in one direction. He decided to follow them quietly to see what was going on.

"..."

Xiaoqing didn't get much key information from the elder's words. She exchanged glances with Mingyue and decided to continue looking for other opportunities around.

"Hmm? That place..."

Mingyue noticed that there was a secret passage entrance under the platform, where several guards were patrolling back and forth, seemingly guarding something important.

"Haha, so no one knows each other! This is my first time here, and I'd like to get some information..."

Da Fei chatted with several contestants and found that no one was very clear about the subsequent whereabouts of the champions. They only knew that they had become very mysterious.

"..."

He felt more and more that there was an unspeakable secret behind the champion of the Yachang Festival, and secretly made up his mind to get to the bottom of it.

Mo Zi followed the suspicious cat closely. After passing through several alleys, the cat entered a dilapidated house.

Mo Zi approached quietly and heard a low conversation coming from inside the house:

"We can't let them find out, especially the Xingluo Squad..."

"!"

She was shocked. It seemed that the other party had noticed their presence. A greater crisis might be about to come.