I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 7: Can a Nine-Lives Demon Cat Be Kept as a Pet?!

Once the silence subsided, the guests recovered from the fear and pressure brought by Su Jinxi. When they saw the Mo family members looking as if they had lost their parents, they were shocked, but they also had other thoughts.

The Mo family's once illustrious reputation will be greatly damaged by Bai Feier's sharp refusal to accept the engagement. The death of the Mo family's patriarch has made the Mo family's situation even more precarious!

The strong are respected, and the Mo family was able to hold the top position in Qingmu City because of the existence of the Mo family patriarch.

And now... he's dead.

He died at the hands of some unknown powerful cultivator in the Tribulation Transcending stage.

The enemies of the Mo family would never let go of this great opportunity, and the guests present also began to have wicked thoughts. After all, the Mo family's business was very large. Now that their leader had fallen, if they didn't take the opportunity to grab a share of the spoils, it would only benefit others!

Soon, another bloodbath may be brewing in Qingmu City...

Meanwhile, the mortals who came to freeload food and drink and catch a glimpse of powerful cultivators by viewing the marriage invitations were as if they were in a dream. After all, one thing after another had happened tonight, and they were getting more and more exciting, leaving them unable to come back to their senses for a long time.

But none of this has anything to do with Gu Heng anymore.

He carried the little pet cat he had found that day and slowly returned to the clinic.

……

The next day, Gu Heng opened the door of the clinic.

Last night, the whole of Qingmu City was buzzing about what happened at the Mo family mansion. Gu Heng was quite puzzled, but after asking a nearby vendor, he learned that after Bai Feier forcefully broke off the engagement with the Mo family last night, a very beautiful and powerful woman arrived and instantly killed the Mo family patriarch.

Listening to the vendor's sighs, Gu Heng smiled, thinking that he hadn't stayed until the end last night, and it seemed like he had missed a good show.

"Tsk, the Mo family is completely finished this time."

"Hey!" The man waved his hand dismissively. "Who says otherwise?"

Although Gu Heng couldn't cultivate, he understood the law of the jungle. Since he transmigrated here, the Mo family had always been the number one family in Qingmu City. The Mo family patriarch was absolutely indispensable. But now that he was dead, it was impossible for the Mo family to remain number one.

Moreover, having been number one for so long must have made some people unhappy, and they might be ready to kick someone when they're down.

Of course, Gu Heng only sighed a little.

What do these things have to do with me?

Meanwhile, Bai Feier and the elder of the Bai family were still in Qingmu City. At this moment, they were watching Gu Heng's clinic from afar, but did not dare to approach.

"This is it, Uncle Mo."

Bai Feier pointed to Gu Heng's clinic and spoke to the elders of the Bai family.

"This senior really doesn't care much about appearances."

Bai Mo looked at the old but not dilapidated entrance of the clinic, his words carrying a hint of careful consideration.

Actually, he was quite surprised. Why? Because he had witnessed Bai Feier's cultivation continuously declining after being poisoned by Gu. Bai Mo had watched Bai Feier grow up, and seeing her, a once-proud prodigy, suffer such a setback and fall from grace overnight, Bai Mo was naturally extremely anxious. However, he had no good solution and could only watch as Bai Feier became a useless person and was sold to the Mo family under the guise of "marriage."

To be honest, Bai Mo was a hundred percent against this marriage!

Disagreement was useless; how could a mere elder defy the decision of the entire Bai family? However, when he saw Bai Feier last night, he was surprised to find that the remaining Gu poison in her body had been removed, and even her strength had increased by leaps and bounds. Before being poisoned, she was only at the fifth level of the Nascent Soul stage, but now she was at the seventh level!

Her transformation surprised and delighted Bai Mo.

Originally, the Bai family thought that instead of continuing to raise Bai Feier, who had become unable to cultivate, it would be better to marry her off as soon as possible so that she could shine for the clan one last time. But now, the fallen prodigy has risen again, so this marriage with the Mo family should be canceled. In any case, compared with the Bai family, the Mo family is definitely weaker, and there is no need to care about the Mo family's face.

But what Bai Mo was truly curious about was how Bai Feier had managed to do it? What extraordinary encounter had she had?

Then Bai Feier told the elder, who was closest to her, about her "strange encounter" while walking on the street in the heavy rain yesterday.

And so, they found themselves here. The fact that he could so easily refine such a top-tier divine medicine as "Star Moon Divine Water" and then give it to a completely unrelated junior was enough to show that he didn't care about this treasure at all, and perhaps he didn't care about any reward. He must have already considered that Bai Feier couldn't offer a reward of equivalent value. Perhaps this was just a minor, uneventful episode in the life of that reclusive master.

Bai Mo felt that the senior's help to Bai Feier was just a small favor, but he still had to express his gratitude on behalf of the Bai family.

In any case, etiquette must not be lacking, and the Bai family must show some respect in terms of attitude.

"I never imagined that there would be such an extremely skilled person in the Sun Flame Dynasty... Let's go. He helped you restore your cultivation this time. Although you have already thanked him, my Bai family cannot leave without showing our gratitude."

Bai Mo led Bai Feier toward the clinic.

Bai Feier was both excited and worried. She pondered what to say, but the more she thought about it, the more difficult it seemed to be to speak. Bai Feier considered herself a prodigy, looking down on countless talented young men. After being poisoned, she was even more devastated. Yet, just because that senior had casually helped her, she now felt her heart flutter. However, that senior looked very young and handsome, but his age was unknown. He probably only saw her as an ignorant young girl.

The two entered the clinic, but the hall where pulse diagnosis and consultation were empty. Bai Mo was wondering where the owner of the clinic was when suddenly his gaze and body froze!

Because a small silver cat was standing on the table, staring at him indifferently!

It was the nine-lives demon cat he saw last night!

"This……"

Bai Mo's pupils widened in shock, yet he barely dared to move. Although he was a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, stronger than the Mo family patriarch, at this moment, being stared at by that demonic cat, he felt as if he had fallen into an icy pool, his whole body turning cold. He had never felt such fear before.

That stemmed from absolute suppression in cultivation. Just by looking at him, he felt his blood freezing. If the demon cat showed even a trace of killing intent, that killing intent would strike like a tangible killing move!

"Could it be that Mo Xuan was..."

After the engagement was called off, Bai Mo did not immediately take Bai Feier away from Qingmu City, naturally knowing about the changes that had occurred in the Mo family after they left last night.

A powerful cultivator at the Tribulation Transcending stage instantly killed the Mo family patriarch.

His mind raced, and he could easily connect the nine-lived demon cat he had seen at the banquet with the "Transcending Tribulation Stage expert" who had killed the Mo family patriarch!

Why would a nine-lived demon cat in its tribulation stage appear here?!

As far as he knew, this was a major clan among the myriad demon races, highly valued by the Demon Emperor, who possessed the cultivation of a Saint. Logically, they shouldn't easily appear in human territory. "Uncle Mo, what's wrong—"

Bai Feier noticed Bai Mo's unusual behavior, but when her gaze fell on the silver kitten, she felt the same way as Bai Mo, and the oppressive feeling was even heavier!

"Hmm? Is it Miss Fei'er?"

When Gu Heng came out of the inner room, the oppressive feeling that had been surrounding Bai Feier and Bai Mo like a ton of iron instantly dissipated. The nine-lived demon cat jumped off the table, ran all the way, and then jumped into Gu Heng's arms.

Bai Feier and Bai Mo stared blankly at the scene until Gu Heng, carrying the Nine-Lives Demon Cat, approached them. Only then did they snap out of their daze and quickly bow respectfully: "Feier greets Senior!"

"Miss Fei'er is still very modest."

Gu Heng stroked Xiao Xi's fur and smiled.

"Um, I didn't know what you were holding..."

Bai Feier looked at the obedient nine-lives cat in Gu Heng's arms, her red lips slightly parted, but she didn't know what to say. "You mean Xiao Xi? I took her in yesterday, and seeing that she was covered in injuries, I simply healed her and let her stay with me as a pet. She seems quite happy about it, doesn't she?"

Gu Heng raised his hand and stroked her back.

"Meow~"

Su Jinxi rubbed against Gu Heng's palm and called out, which was her way of agreeing.

Why wouldn't she agree? This might be a reclusive master even more powerful than the Demon King, possessing a plethora of rare and precious treasures. If he were willing to support her, Su Jinxi would be more than happy to oblige.

Bai Mo stared wide-eyed at the scene, feeling as if he had been transported to another world.

That's the Nine-Lives Demon Cat, known for its ferocity among the demon race!

It's unbelievable that someone could pet it so well and treat it like a pet.

It's both astonishing and frightening that this senior could achieve this.