Lin Dong's Complicated Feelings: Brother Liu Yuan and Even His Monster Pets Were This Overpowered

The more Lin Dong watched, the more wary he became.

A fine layer of cold sweat had already seeped across his forehead.

The pressure emanating from that palm-sized "kitten" before him was simply too immense.

Even when facing his own father, Lin Xiao, he had never felt such an intense sense of oppression!

"Roar..."

Beside him, the Fire Python Tiger, Little Yan, had long since curled into a frightened ball. Uneasy low growls rumbled from its throat. If its master had not been standing nearby to support it, it would have turned and fled long ago.

The Phantom Spirit Cat across from them clearly had no intention of easily letting these two "uninvited guests" off the hook.

It slightly arched its body, its snow-white fur standing on end like Steel Needles.

A dangerous chill glinted in its eyes, as though it would pounce at any moment and teach these two fellows who had interrupted its meal a lesson.

At that critical moment.

A clear voice tinged with helplessness suddenly drifted out from deep within the courtyard:

"Xiao Huan, come back!"

The voice was not loud, yet it seemed to carry some kind of magical power.

The Phantom Spirit Cat, which had been brimming with Fiend Qi and preparing to slaughter them, instantly had its terrifying aura recede like a tide upon hearing that voice.

Its bristling fur also settled down obediently.

"Meow~"

It let out a pitiful cry, then shot Lin Dong and Little Yan a vicious glare, as if saying, "You got lucky."

Then.

It turned into a streak of white light, ignored Lin Dong and Little Yan completely, and ran straight back into the courtyard.

At that moment.

Beside the stone table in the courtyard.

Liu Yuan had one hand extended.

The Phantom Spirit Cat, which had been radiating boundless ferocity just moments ago, was now obediently rubbing against his Palm Center. Its docile appearance made it seem like an entirely different cat from before.

Lin Dong led the still somewhat weak-legged Little Yan into the courtyard with great care.

The moment he witnessed this scene with his own eyes, he was deeply shocked once again.

He quickly stepped forward, his voice filled with disbelief.

"Brother Liu Yuan..."

"Wh-what is going on?"

"That aura just now was unmistakably at the Heavenly Origin Realm!"

"This cat..."

As Liu Yuan gently stroked the Phantom Spirit Cat's soft fur, he raised his head and smiled faintly at the stunned Lin Dong.

"Oh, you mean Xiao Huan."

"It's nothing worth making such a fuss over."

"I happened to acquire it some time ago. It's just a monster pet I keep."

"Though it looks a little small, its strength is passable. It's quite capable when it comes to guarding the house."

Listening to Liu Yuan's Understated tone, as if he were talking about an ordinary house cat.

Lin Dong could not help but twitch at the corners of his mouth.

Happened to acquire it?

Passable?

Guarding the house?

Come on!

From what Lin Dong had sensed just now, its aura seemed to have reached the Heavenly Origin Realm!

Across all of Qing Yang Town, aside from the top experts of the major Great Families, who could possibly be this cat's match?

Lin Dong turned to look at Little Yan beside him. The Fire Python Tiger had once been his pride and joy, but now it was hiding behind him like a bullied child.

Then he looked at the Phantom Spirit Cat in Liu Yuan's arms, enjoying his strokes with a contented expression.

A helpless, bitter smile appeared on his face.

Originally.

Ever since obtaining the Fire Python Tiger Cub at the hunting grounds, he had secretly felt rather proud.

After all, this was a Fire Python Tiger that could rival a Heavenly Origin Realm martial artist once it reached adulthood!

He had thought that even before Brother Liu Yuan, this would still be something worth showing off.

But now...

That tiny bit of pride was instantly crushed into nothing.

The gap between them was simply too enormous!

However.

Lin Dong possessed a resilient temperament, and those feelings passed in an instant.

He did not come to dislike his Fire Python Tiger because of this, nor would he envy Liu Yuan.

Instead.

He once again sighed from the bottom of his heart.

"As expected of Brother Liu Yuan..."

"No matter when it is, even a pet he raises on a whim is enough to leave others far behind."

He truly was someone worthy of admiration.

"Enough, don't just stand there."

Liu Yuan waved a hand and pointed at the stone stools across from him.

"Sit down and have some tea."

"Qing Tan just brewed it. It tastes pretty good."

Lin Dong sat down as instructed.

Liu Yuan poured him a cup of tea and casually asked,

"You never come without a reason."

"You've been quite the busy man lately. I heard you're about to start taking over part of the Lin Family's businesses."

"What brings you here today?"

Upon hearing Liu Yuan's question, Lin Dong immediately turned serious.

"Actually, I mainly came to see Brother Liu Yuan and Qing Tan."

At this point, he scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

"As my strength has increased these past few days, Grandfather and Father have indeed assigned me quite a few tasks, and there have been more family affairs to handle."

"It has indeed been a long time since I came to visit you."

Liu Yuan nodded slightly in understanding.

That was the price of growing up.

After a brief pause, Lin Dong continued.

"As for why I had time..."

"This afternoon, I'll be heading to Ironwood Manor with Father and Uncle."

At the mention of "Ironwood Manor," a trace of coldness flashed through Lin Dong's eyes.

"At the hunting competition some time ago, the Lei Family lost Ironwood Manor to us and even signed an agreement on the spot."

"But ever since then, they've kept finding all sorts of excuses to delay things, refusing to hand it over."

"They've even secretly sent people to cause trouble at Ironwood Manor and prevent members of our Lin Family from moving in."

"Grandfather is extremely angered by this."

"So this time, he has decided to have us bring the family's elite forces there and take it ourselves!"

"Our party will not be leaving until the afternoon. Since I had some free time this morning, I came to visit you first."

After hearing Lin Dong's explanation.

Liu Yuan nodded thoughtfully.

So that was it.

He roughly understood what was happening.

According to the Original work's plot, the Lin Family's attempt to take over Ironwood Manor this time would indeed not go smoothly.

Although Lin Xiao and the others ultimately succeeded in taking Ironwood Manor through overwhelming force.

The process would still inevitably involve plenty of twists and a fierce battle.

At this thought.

Liu Yuan's gaze unconsciously fell upon the Phantom Spirit Cat in his arms.

This little fellow had spent all its time recently bullying those weak, low-level Monster Beasts on the Back Mountain.

Though it had been eating until its mouth was slick with grease and its strength was steadily growing.

It seemed to lack some of the wildness honed through life-and-death battles.

After all, if you spent too much time crushing weak opponents, your skills would grow rusty.

"Since they're going to fight..."

"Why not let this little fellow join in on the fun?"

"It can take this chance to gain some real experience and see what human experts are capable of."

Besides.

With Xiao Huan's help, the Lin Family's operation to take over Ironwood Manor would surely become much easier and more enjoyable, wouldn't it?

With that thought.

A meaningful smile curled at Liu Yuan's lips.

He raised his head, looked at Lin Dong, and spoke directly.

"In that case, Lin Dong."

"Take my little cat with you when you set out this afternoon."

"Huh?"

Lin Dong froze upon hearing this and instinctively glanced at the little creature lazily lying in Liu Yuan's arms.

"Take... take it?"

"Is that... appropriate?"

Though he knew the Phantom Spirit Cat was immensely powerful, it was still Brother Liu Yuan's beloved pet.

If it got hurt in the middle of the melee, or ran off and got lost, he would have no way to explain himself.

Liu Yuan seemed to see through Lin Dong's concerns.

He smiled, his tone full of confidence.

"Don't worry."

"This little fellow is clever. It won't be hurt so easily."

Then his tone shifted, and a sharp glint flashed through his eyes.

"Besides..."

"Trust me."

"Taking it along will bring plenty of unexpected help to your operation."

"When the time comes, if those Lei Family people refuse to know their place and try to pull some trick..."

"It can help you deal with the enemy!"