Eat Well

The other side was stunned for a moment, then said, "With your luck, kid, you didn't just pick this up again, did you? Was someone plotting against you? Come back first, I've got it! By the way, I know about you being attacked by the Evil Martial Artist; I'm already investigating it. Do you have any clues yourself?"

Zhang Tao grinned, not saying much over the phone, only giving a vague response that they would talk when they met.

The other side nodded and hung up the phone.

Zhang Tao found his car and said, "Brother Cat, we're heading back to Kyoto. I'll treat you to something delicious when we get there!"

After arriving on Earth, Grey Cat had released its spiritual power. Looking at the unfamiliar scenery outside and the tempting food in many of the shops, Grey Cat was already drooling. If it weren't for the fact that it was unfamiliar with the place, Grey Cat would have gone off to find food on its own.

"Okay, hurry up!" Grey Cat was clearly impatient.

Zhang Tao smiled and drove toward Kyoto. They weren't attacked at all on the way, whether because the authorities were investigating strictly or for some other reason. Zhang Tao wasn't worried in the slightest; with Grey Cat by his side, it wouldn't matter how many Evil Martial Artists came for them.

They soon entered Kyoto. Zhang Tao went home first and said, "Brother Cat, this will be our home from now on. You can pick a room for yourself!"

As he spoke, Zhang Tao showed Grey Cat around. Grey Cat rolled around on a bed, its eyes narrowing instantly as it said, "Hmm, hmm, comfortable. Although it's not as comfortable as my cat nest, it's much better than Gong Juanzi's place."

Zhang Tao grinned. Of course it wasn't as comfortable as your cat nest; your nest was crafted from heavenly treasures, while this was just an ordinary bed.

"Come on, I'll take you to eat our local specialty, fruit-wood roasted duck!" Zhang Tao said immediately. Hearing that it could finally eat, Grey Cat's eyes brightened. It hopped directly onto Zhang Tao's shoulder and shouted, "Hurry, hurry, I can't wait anymore."

"Oh, right, Brother Cat, please don't speak later. After all, most people here are ordinary folks. We can communicate through spiritual sense!" Zhang Tao instructed as he walked outside.

Grey Cat had no objections to this. It was just not speaking; as long as there was good food, it could agree to a simple request like that a hundred times over.

Just like that, the two arrived at a century-old restaurant. The waiter saw Zhang Tao and the cat on his shoulder and opened his mouth, wanting to say that pets weren't allowed, but this was Kyoto. Despite his youth, Zhang Tao had reached the position of supervisor, and he was quite famous in Kyoto.

In the end, the waiter could only pretend not to see it and went to report to the manager.

When the manager heard Zhang Tao had arrived, he ran over immediately, personally led Zhang Tao to a private room, and served the specialty dishes and roasted duck.

Grey Cat sat on the chair, watching as a roasted duck was carved by the chef's skilled hands and placed on the table. For a moment, Grey Cat didn't know how to start.

After all, having lived for so long, it had never eaten so exquisitely.

Back when it followed the Spirit Emperor, it had palace maids to feed it, so it never needed to do anything itself.

"Brother Cat, let me show you!" Zhang Tao chuckled, spreading out a pancake, adding the roasted duck condiments in order, topping it with sweet bean sauce, and handing it to Grey Cat.

Grey Cat opened its mouth, and the wrap flew into it automatically. Grey Cat chewed for a moment, its eyes narrowing into slits as it said, "So delicious!"

After that, there was no need for Zhang Tao to teach it; Grey Cat had already started using its spiritual power to help itself.

A roasted duck disappeared into Grey Cat's stomach in less than two minutes.

"Brother Cat, do you want more? I'll have them make more!" Zhang Tao smiled, not minding at all.

"Of course, I'm not full yet!" Grey Cat said immediately.

Zhang Tao walked out and ordered five more roasted ducks. During this time, other dishes also found their way into Grey Cat's stomach. Grey Cat looked completely satisfied. This, damn it, was what a cat's life should be! It was so wise to leave Gong Juanzi, where it could only eat grass. Look at this—by changing companions, it could eat so many delicious things. Grey Cat decided it would never go to the Catacombs again; this Earth was amazing.

After finishing the meal, seeing Grey Cat's satisfied expression, Zhang Tao knew things were settled. He called the manager over, pulled out his bank card, and said, "Manager Li, there are two million in this card. Top up my account at your restaurant first. From now on, whenever my brother Cat comes here to eat, just serve it exactly like you did today. Deduct the money from my account, understand?"

Manager Li blinked, looking at Zhang Tao. You're topping up two million for a cat? Are you that rich? One had to know that two million was worth a lot these days.

But only a fool would turn down money. Manager Li nodded and bowed immediately, saying, "Don't worry, Supervisor Zhang. From now on, Master Cat is our VIP, and I will definitely treat it well!"

Zhang Tao nodded in satisfaction and took Grey Cat out.

Passing by a dessert shop, Zhang Tao thought for a moment, took Grey Cat inside, and ordered two more desserts. Grey Cat already felt that this place was heaven.

After eating, Zhang Tao went to the bank to withdraw a lot of cash and left it at home, saying, "Brother Cat, if I'm not here in the future, feel free to spend the money in here. We humans have to pay when we eat, you know?"

Grey Cat nodded immediately. Although it didn't have much of a concept of currency yet, for the sake of good food, it was willing to learn.

Afterward, Zhang Tao went to the Culture Building, where he met the head of the Culture Building, Li Xianling, who was also the one who brought Zhang Tao into the organization. To Zhang Tao, he was both a mentor and a friend.

"Supervisor, so fast?" After entering the office, Zhang Tao saw the Rank 9 Fish Demon that had been stored in the Magic City Catacombs and said in surprise.

Li Xianling rolled his eyes. Could it not be fast? If he wasn't fast, this thing would have been carved up by the people in Magic City.

"I've checked it. There's nothing wrong with the fish demon, but it was killed in a single strike. Zhang Tao, what's going on?" Li Xianling asked solemnly.

After all, to kill a Rank 9 demon beast in one strike required strength that only those who had walked deep into the Origin Path, or even peak-level powerhouses, could possess.

Li Xianling didn't think he could do it himself.

Zhang Tao didn't hide anything, saying that he had accidentally learned of the cat's existence in the Catacombs, so he went to find it and brought it back.

"What? You brought it back?" Li Xianling exclaimed. A cat that could kill a Rank 9 Fish Demon in one strike, and you, damn it, just brought it back like that?

Zhang Tao grinned, thought for a moment, and said, "Supervisor, trust me, this cat is our partner. Besides, this cat doesn't fight or kill people. Also, I believe the ancestors of Zhenxing City already know about this, and they shouldn't have any objections!"

Li Xianling looked at Zhang Tao suspiciously and fell into deep thought.