Targeted by Hungry Wolves

Ever since someone sneaked into my Cave Mansion late at night last time, I've learned my lesson and decided to upgrade and renovate my little nest. We absolutely cannot have a repeat of what happened last time.

Taking advantage of my position as a Direct Disciple, I "borrowed" some formation patterns and materials from the main halls where I usually work, and specifically reinforced the Cave Mansion's defensive Restrictions.

It wasn't a difficult technical task.

The main halls already have many small formations that combine to form a larger one. I just took apart some of the smaller formations that seemed less important.

My Cave Mansion is now many times safer.

At the very least, petty thieves of the previous caliber definitely can't sneak in unnoticed anymore.

Humming an unknown tune, I swung my legs on the chair, about to take a bite of my flatbread, when I suddenly noticed the color of my fingernails had faded a bit.

Perhaps I could try a different color?

Red and bright pink were definitely out. I already have pink and white fur, and my nails are pink too. Wouldn't that make my entire being pink? Never mind how it would look when I go out normally, I wouldn't even be comfortable looking at myself in the bath at night.

What kind of decorum is that? Unacceptable, truly unacceptable.

When people walked past me, they might mistake me for some kind of small cake if they didn't get a clear look at my face.

On the table in front of me lay an account book.

Expenses were always there. As another Spirit Stone was deducted, I suddenly sighed and let my head droop a little.

I spend money too fast.

If only there was a position that could provide Spirit Stones without requiring farming.

I know the Mission Hall is always hiring. Their work mostly involves posting and tallying tasks, and they offer about fifteen Spirit Stones a month. However, they only recruit cultivators at Qi Refining Fourth Layer and above.

The first time I heard about it, I felt the world's deep malice.

Close eyes--cultivate.

How many years has it been at Qi Refining Third Layer? Who knows, I might even have a chance to break through.

Half an hour later, I opened my red eyes.

In the warm-toned room, the little loli swinging her legs was no longer at ease. Her rosy little mouth opened, and she spat out a disgusted complaint.

"It's nothing."

In the dead of night.

Zhuge Yun, fully armed, so much so that no one could recognize him.

He stood in front of the Cave Mansion and took out a shovel, intending to dig a tunnel from underground.

A quarter of an hour later.

Zhuge Yun was already sweating profusely, yet he still hadn't managed to break through.

"How can a mere Qi Refining Third Layer's Cave Mansion be so impenetrable?"

He could only grit his teeth and immediately increase his output.

The shovel, imbued with invisible power, even sparked in the darkness.

Someone was digging outside. I'm not an idiot, so I reacted almost immediately, scrambling out of bed.

Am I, a renowned pauper, really worth being targeted like this?

With a carp-like flip, I got off the bed. Then I remembered I had a Cub inside me, so I had to slightly restrain the active spirit within me and obediently put on my bunny cotton slippers, stomping angrily into the courtyard.

From either side of the Restriction, only I could see outside.

At this moment, Zhuge Yun was unaware that a spiritual energy sensing device had been added to the Restriction, which had already exposed his location.

My red eyes narrowed slightly as I stared at the man in black.

I couldn't discern his cultivation, but my intuition told me he was very strong, which was rare.

He was at least several major realms higher than me.

Without the slightest carelessness, I immediately prepared to take out a Sound Transmission Talisman.

Unexpectedly, in my anger.

My emotions surged, and my stomach suddenly started to ache again.

It was already inconvenient for me to squat down now, so I could only lean slightly against the ginkgo tree.

Damn it.

The pitch-black night couldn't reflect the shadow below, leaving only my slight, labored breaths.

I clutched the Sound Transmission Talisman tightly.

No.

I must tell Qing Ye and have her notify the Law Enforcement Hall.

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At this moment.

The dark figure outside suddenly stopped digging. A pair of emotionless eyes seemed to pierce through the layers of the Restriction.

He tilted his head slightly, his gaze fixed intently on one spot, a bizarre smile slowly spreading across his face.

A shiver ran down my spine, chilling me to the bone.

The next second.

The man in black put the shovel back into his spatial ring and vanished into the night without giving me a chance to notify anyone.

In the distance.

After Zhuge Yun left, he stood beneath a tree.

He licked his lips with extreme greed, the ferocity in his eyes growing stronger.

A truly excellent hunter never strikes easily; instead, they toy with their prey like a tiger, savoring the prey's final moments of fear, and only deliver the fatal blow when the prey's willpower is at its absolute limit.

Only then could his heart's hatred be resolved.

Was he, Zhuge Yun of the Zhuge Family, really going to be provoked by some insignificant Qi Refining Third Layer brat?

In the courtyard.

I panted heavily.

Who, who was it?

It had to be Zhuge Yun; he was the only one who wouldn't bother with evidence.

Like a hungry wolf, he was lurking in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity.

What should I do now?

If I directly reported it to the Law Enforcement Hall, who would believe me without any evidence?

The next day, I released an Illusion Talisman and was about to go out to buy some ingredients when I suddenly felt more eyes pointing and whispering nearby.

"You never know what's in a person's heart; it's this bitch who tampered with the disciples' resources."

"I heard Senior Brother Zhuge Yun, the victim, hasn't advanced in a year."

"How can such a wicked woman be a Direct Disciple?"

"Shh, keep your voice down; we don't have any proof, do we?"

"What a great excuse: 'No refunds once purchased,' spit!"

"There's a reason no one wanted to associate with her all these years; even we female cultivators didn't like her, always resorting to underhanded tactics. I really thought she was a good girl before."

Suddenly, an egg flew towards me.

Before I could react, the Cub in my belly kicked me, snapping me back to reality. I dodged the egg aimed at my head with all my might.

I stood with my hands hanging down, my brow furrowed.

It wasn't the first time I'd experienced the Inner Sect Disciples isolating me.

These people had long since decided that I had taken the Direct Disciple spot, which prevented them from advancing.

Now, they had found an outlet for their frustration and were using these baseless curses.

Suddenly, a voice rang out, "Come, come, let this young lady hear who's gossiping behind my back."

Shuang Yue emerged from an unexpected patch of grass like a mother hen protecting her chicks, confronting the crowd alone with her hands on her hips.

Seeing that she was a Direct Disciple, the people nearby scattered.

Shuang Yue saw me still standing there, lost in thought, and a flood of tears welled up in her eyes.

Only she knew what Junior Sister Xiao Yao had been through all these years.

Only she always watched from the shadows, the cat princess she had chosen.

"Thank you," I said softly, lowering my gaze.

The two figures were about to pass each other.

The wind suddenly stopped.

The fragmented sunlight in Shuang Yue's eyes was dappled, and her gaze followed the shadow ahead.

"Junior Sister Xiao Yao."

"I've actually always known that you were very kind when you were little."

I didn't continue speaking.

As they gradually passed each other, Shuang Yue suddenly didn't know what else to say.

I didn't speak to Shuang Yue again.

Because I knew.

Even someone as passionate as Shuang Yue would eventually be hurt by my darkness.

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