Cat Demon

Even though it was just simple makeup, Li Yunyao's excellent appearance meant the makeup artists and stylists spent more time on the two of them than they intended.

When they emerged, looking completely renewed, Li Pin had already been waiting in the lounge outside for nearly an hour.

Upon seeing Li Yunyao walk out of the makeup room, even Li Pin, who was solely focused on life's great desires, was momentarily stunned.

Li Yunyao had changed into a classical hairstyle, her bangs slightly angled to the left and right, adorned with purple hairbands dotted with cherry blossoms.

Her hair, which had been casually draped over her shoulders, was now parted to both sides, forming a straight ponytail that fell along her collarbone, contrasting with her fair, frosty skin.

An orange ruqun paired with a pink outer coat blended softness and cuteness together.

Especially as she walked out and saw Li Pin, she shyly lowered her gaze, pursed her lips, and smiled. Her genuine joy instantly filled the entire lounge with the brightness of spring.

As if dressed in ancient attire, Li Yunyao's demeanor became more reserved, exuding the grace of a well-bred young lady.

She approached with small, dainty steps, her head tilted as if asking for praise, "Brother, how do I look?"

"Her beauty is like a shy smile blooming, her slender waist like a drunken sway, warmly leaning close."

Li Pin commented with a smile.

Hearing this, Li Yunyao joyfully lifted the hem of her skirt and twirled, "Brother, I'm glad you like it."

At this moment, Lin Xiaolu also emerged from inside.

While her looks were indeed inferior to Li Yunyao's, she possessed a delicate, fragile aura. With the ancient costume and the makeup artist's intentional emphasis on this trait, she was, at first glance, someone who evoked pity and tenderness.

"Beautiful."

Li Pin also praised her with a smile.

Just then, a woman who appeared to be under thirty followed them out.

She was their stylist.

"Sir, is she your sister? I must say, her natural foundation is exceptional."

The woman said sincerely.

But soon, she seemed to notice something, her gaze sweeping over Li Pin. She then said with a tone full of regret, "Sir, your hairstyle, clothing, and your current appearance, demeanor, and spirit are completely mismatched... Please give me a chance, I can definitely increase your image score by more than 10 points."

"No need."

Li Pin replied.

His family members were all good-looking.

The previous "Li Pin" was introverted, not very cheerful, and didn't care much for appearance, so to others, he was at best considered good-looking, slightly better than average.

However, as Li Pin began practicing martial arts, his mental outlook changed. He became cheerful, confident, and energetic. Even without much effort in dressing up, his good foundation was still evident.

But...

He didn't want to debut as an idol, so why bother dressing up so elaborately?

This comfortable-looking mental state was sufficient.

"Sir..."

"Let's take pictures. We should leave after we're done."

Li Pin said.

Seeing this, the woman could only express her regret.

Soon, the two were led by the shop staff to a picturesque arched bridge about ten meters away. They took a few photos, and then some more at the shop entrance and inside.

Their appearance, which could easily outshine the previous six women, naturally attracted more attention.

A little girl, about four or five years old, even bravely approached with her mother's encouragement for a photo with Li Yunyao.

Holding the little girl, Li Yunyao was overjoyed.

Her pretty little face was beaming with smiles.

Li Pin, on the other hand, transformed into a ruthless photography machine, capturing all these beautiful moments.

The only regret was not having prepared a dedicated camera.

After nearly an hour of taking photos, Li Yunyao felt completely satisfied.

After a little more browsing, Li Pin took them to dinner and a VR fantasy experience. Time unknowingly slipped by until past ten o'clock.

Considering his apartment was large enough, He brought the two of them to the apartment and spent the night on the sofa himself.

The next day, Li Pin took Li Yunyao sightseeing around the area. In the afternoon, they bought some local specialties, and around four o'clock, they boarded the bus back to their hometown.

Liuchuan County was over eighty kilometers from Canglong City. A 4:10 PM bus, if all went smoothly, would get them there before six o'clock.

His family originally lived in Sanshun Town, under Liuchuan County. However, Liuchuan County had recently incorporated Sanshun Town into its urban area and opened a public bus route. It was only about ten kilometers, and a thirty-minute bus ride was enough.

After going around, at 6:05 PM, Li Pin, Li Yunyao, and Lin Xiaolu boarded the last bus out of the small county town.

"We're almost home. Even though we've only been gone for a day, it feels like a long time has passed."

On the bus, Li Yunyao seemed very excited.

Li Pin, on the other hand, looked out the window.

He had some memories of these sights, but his feelings for this land were far less than those of Li Yunyao and Lin Xiaolu.

"Yao Yao, which university are you planning to apply to?"

"Uh..."

Li Yunyao's excitement was instantly doused like cold water.

After a moment, she mumbled, "I'll just go to whichever one I get accepted into..."

Among the Li siblings, apart from Li Pin, neither Li Yunyao nor Li Yunyan were particularly good students.

Li Yunyan, who was three years older than him, had to start working instead of going to college due to family circumstances.

A year ago, she had already married and moved to the provincial capital, Jiangzhou.

Li Pin didn't say anything like "all professions are inferior, only studying is supreme."

He just said, "Then just go for it."

"Okay."

Li Yunyao nodded vigorously.

Then, she secretly glanced at Li Pin and asked, "Brother, do you think I could practice martial arts?"

"You?"

Li Pin looked at her.

Li Yunyao's personality...

was very lively and active.

But to think that this meant she could practice martial arts would be underestimating the hardship involved.

However...

It wouldn't be a bad thing for a girl to learn something for self-defense.

"When we get back and you have time, I'll take a look for you," Li Pin said.

He had an idea, an idea about another way to utilize his "talent."

Whether it could be implemented, he would only know after trying.

At this moment, the vehicle suddenly slowed down.

This was accompanied by a growing commotion ahead.

"Why did we stop?" Li Yunyao asked.

"Run! A Cat Demon! It's a Cat Demon!"

"It's such a huge Cat Demon! Bigger than a leopard! It's already killed several people! Hurry and hide!"

"Didn't they say it was killed half a month ago? How is there another one?"

Screams of terror echoed ahead.

Along with people fleeing in all directions.

"A Cat Demon!?"

Li Pin's expression changed.

The arrival of the Star Gods not only brought the human Star Refiner system, but other animals, plants, and even anomalies/otherworldly beings also bathed in starlight and began a new round of evolution.

These creatures and anomalies that could bathe in starlight like human Star Refiners were collectively known as Fierce Beasts and Demonic Creatures.

Although Fierce Beasts and Demonic Creatures did not proactively research Cultivation Methods to train like humans, making them generally weaker, their ferocity was still far beyond what ordinary Martial Artists could match.

Among them, Cat Demons were the most common type of Fierce Beast.

They were ordinary house cats or wild cats that had mutated after bathing in starlight.

After Li Pin's mind flashed through information about these Cat Demons, he saw a monster that looked like a cat but stood on its hind legs, appearing to be about 1.6 meters tall, charging towards them with incredible speed.

The agility of felines was not diminished in the slightest by its bipedal stance.