Sweet daily life of Little Tanuki and Qin Che in Love and Deep Space

Filled with anticipation to finally see the "cursed, mysterious gem," you returned to the base as the last rays of the setting sun cast a pink glow.

After confirming that Qin Che was not in the bedroom, you hummed a little tune as you walked toward his treasure vault.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a mountain of metal boxes, of varying sizes, piled haphazardly on the path, completely blocking the passageway.

You smirked, sidestepped around a box, and peered inside: "Qin Che!!! What are you doing! You're blocking the way! I can't get in!!!"

The next second, you feel your body lighten as black and red energy lifts you up.

That energy carried you nimbly "over mountains and valleys," and then "plop" you fell into a strong and powerful embrace.

Qin Che sat back on a luxurious, carved black sofa, surrounded by some treasure chests that looked incredibly valuable.

You wrap your arms around his neck, and he pulls you into his embrace: "Is this how you use evol?"

"You always say that my Evol is the most practical, so naturally it's also good for transporting cats." Qin Che curled one corner of his lips and didn't forget to rub his head against yours twice.

You giggled and cupped his face in your hands: "What? You missed me that much after just one day?"

"Yes, I do miss you." Qin Che nodded, looking quite serious.

"Wow~~~ Your lips are so sweet~ Come on, let me taste them~~~" You leaned forward and gave him a big kiss on the lips, then smacked your lips twice and commented seriously, "Sweet! No wonder you're my little dragon."

Qin Che was amused by your exaggerated appearance and reached out to poke your forehead.

"These are your latest spoils?" You peeked out from his arms, your eyes sweeping over the boxes scattered on the floor. "You didn't get them through some 'special means,' did you?"

"Do you need to see the receipt?" Qin Che raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, his fingertips twitching slightly. Black and red energy brought forth a small silver knife, the blade gleaming with a cold light, the body engraved with intricate patterns, shimmering with a mysterious luster under the dim light.

Before the words were finished, a streak of silver light pierced through the air.

You reflexively raise your hand, and the cold knife hilt lands steadily in your palm.

"Don't try to fool me. You're just kidding. This thing can come with a receipt? It must have been printed on the spot." You grabbed his collar and ripped it off, twirling the knife in your hand before pressing it against his neck.

"No reaction at all, how boring." You patted the skin on the side of his neck with the blade of your knife, your eyes dangerous as if you could bite him at any moment.

Qin Che leisurely raised his hands, looking completely submissive, with a seductive smile playing on his lips: "What can you do? You'll just get a scratch, and you'll be the one with red eyes."

"Hmph, I'm not red-eyed, you are. No, you've always had red eyes..." You casually tossed the silver dagger into a nearby treasure chest, then leaned closer to Qin Che's face, meeting his eyes. "Alright, stop trying to fob me off with these little things, let's get to the point! Tell me, where is that mysterious gem?"

"Lost." Qin Che's answer was crisp and decisive.

"Huh?" You subconsciously leaned back a little, squinting your eyes suspiciously.

You poked his pocket with your finger, then looked him up and down at his open collar, where his chest muscles were faintly visible.

"What do you mean? Call back? Are you trying to play some kind of game with me again, where I have to get it from you within 24 hours?"