"When I was six years old, the deacon of the Spirit Hall came to our village to perform the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony for all the children who met the requirements."
"I participated too, but for some reason, perhaps due to Martial Soul Mutation, I developed cat-like features, including a cat tail and cat ears, but I didn't have the ability to cultivate. To avoid trouble, I hid in the village for many years afterward, and everything remained peaceful."
"But one day, greedy hunters noticed me. They were powerful Soul Master who entered the village to take me away. My parents tried desperately to stop them, but were tragically killed. Afterward, I was taken to the Heaven Dou Auction House and, after a period of training, was auctioned off as a special item."
"Later, you bought it, sir," the catwoman carefully recounted her origins.
After listening, Yu Tianheng nodded, agreeing that it was largely what he had thought.
"So what are your plans for the future?" Yu Tianheng asked.
Catwoman paused, thought it over carefully, but she knew her situation. Without the protection of a powerful figure, once she left the auction house, she would face the same fate as before: being captured and auctioned off again, or perhaps even worse, becoming a plaything.
Rather than that, it's better to follow the person in front of you.
So she said, "Now that you've bought me, sir, I'm your slave. I'll do whatever you say. I just hope you'll spare my life; I don't want to die so soon!"
"Very good!" Upon hearing what the catwoman said, Yu Tianheng nodded in satisfaction. Although she bought the catwoman to complete the side quest provided by the system, she didn't want to waste 200,000 Gold Soul Coin.
Therefore, releasing the catwoman is impossible; don't even think about it.
However, Yu Tianheng still needs to think about and make proper arrangements for how to deal with the catwoman.
Suddenly, Yu Tianheng remembered the reward he received after completing a previous system side quest: a low-level sword technique called " Startling Swan Sword Art," which was suitable for women to practice.
The catgirl in front of me has undergone a mutation Martial Soul Awakening, and she is already sixteen or seventeen years old. It would be difficult for her to achieve much in martial Martial Soul cultivation again. Under normal circumstances, she could only live as an ordinary person in her life. However, she is fortunate to have met me and can obtain the opportunity to cultivate Martial Dao.
With proper training, they might be of great use.
Thinking of this, Yu Tianheng looked at the catwoman and said, "The reason you are in such a miserable situation is because you lack the strength to protect yourself or your family. To change this situation at its root, you must obtain great power."
"But I'm not Soul Master, so how can I gain power?" The catwoman smiled helplessly.
Yu Tianheng said, "No, you're wrong. Even if you're not Soul Master, you can still become a strong person."
Yu Tianheng slowly walked to the catwoman, his inner True Qi circulating and transforming into a soft blue light. He gently raised his palms, his fingertips gleaming with fine golden light, and the Thunder mark on his forehead flickered accordingly. "Perhaps, this can allow you to regain control of your destiny."
As his gestures changed, ripples of spiritual energy spread through the air like waves.
Catwoman's ears, which had been drooping, suddenly trembled slightly. When she raised her head, she met Yu Tianheng's focused gaze.
In an instant, Yu Tianheng's eyes blazed with light, and countless golden runes burst forth from his pupils, transforming into streams of light that entered the catwoman's brow.
"Controlling the sword with divine power, a fleeting moment of brilliance..." Yu Tianheng's deep voice seemed to come from the distant void. In the illusory space constructed by his spiritual magic, a crystal-clear light sword pierced the darkness.
Catwoman felt countless images explode in her mind: sword shadows darted about like dragons and startled birds, mental techniques and incantations flowed in her sea of consciousness, and every key point of cultivation was transformed into a blazing imprint.
She instinctively covered her head, her cat ears trembling violently, but those profound sword techniques still uncontrollably flooded into the depths of her consciousness.
As the last streak of light dissipated, Yu Tianheng withdrew his hand. He had previously used a spiritual technique to directly imprint the cultivation method of the Earth-level martial art " Startling Swan Sword Art " into the catwoman's mind.
From now on, she can rely on the sword techniques in her mind to cultivate and become a powerful figure, thereby taking control of her own destiny.
Catwoman slowly lowered her arm, and a different light finally appeared in her eyes—a thirst for power and a rekindled fighting spirit.
She knelt on one knee before Yu Tianheng: "Thank you, Master."
Yu Tianheng reached out and pressed her head down. "From now on, you will take my surname and be named Yu Linglong. Everything from the past will be gone, and you will start your life anew."
"Yes!" Yu Linglong replied.
"Let's go, it's time to leave." Yu Tianheng turned around, took the catwoman with him, and left the room, heading outside.
But after taking only a few steps out of the room, he heard the sound of boots hitting the ground behind him.
Then Prince Xue Xing, accompanied by a dozen or so guards, walked towards Yu Tianheng.
Prince Xue Xing stroked the ring on his finger, the amber wine cup swaying gently in his palm, reflecting Yu Tianheng and the catwoman Yu Linglong.
"You must be an expert," he said with a lazy smile. "This catwoman with Martial Soul Mutation is one in a million, a true gem. I like her very much. Name your price, and I'll take her!"
Previously, out of fear of Ning Fengzhi, he did not continue bidding at the auction and even took the opportunity to sneak away. However, he was later informed by his subordinates that the catwoman was not bought by Ning Fengzhi, but by someone else.
This surprised him greatly, filling him with doubt. However, it didn't matter. As long as Ning Fengzhi hadn't bought it, everything was negotiable. With his status as a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, if he went to that person to ask for it back, would the other party dare to refuse?
And so, this scene unfolded.
As soon as Prince Xue Xing finished speaking, the catwoman Yu Linglong trembled violently, her amber eyes instantly welling up with tears. She gripped Yu Tianheng's arm tightly, her sharp claws involuntarily reaching out, but only clutching at his clothes, as if afraid of hurting him in the slightest.
"No... don't leave me here... he's not a good person," Yu Linglong's voice trembled, her tail tip swayed uneasily back and forth, and her snow-white fur bristled slightly with fear.
She buried her face in Yu Tianheng's back, almost curling up into a ball, with only her eyes timidly looking at Prince Xue Xing, filled with despair and pleading.
Yu Tianheng could clearly feel the body behind him trembling. He gently patted Linglong's shoulder to reassure her, "Don't worry, I won't hand you over." These simple words were like Sea God, causing Yu Linglong to loosen her grip on his sleeve slightly.
Yu Tianheng looked at Prince Xue Xing and said loudly, "The auction house has its rules. Now that I have won her over, she is mine."
" Prince Xue Xing, please leave. I'm not selling!"
Upon hearing this, Prince Xue Xing's smile froze instantly, and he slammed his wine cup heavily onto the jade table.