The old Taoist priest still has some real skills. She only learned a little bit and didn't know how to fool people, so she became as poor as she is now.
Shao Yue smiled bitterly, put the backpack on her back, and went into the forest to find some herbs to sell for money or wild vegetables, which were edible at least.
"Meow~"
The weak meowing disturbed Shaoyue who was digging wild vegetables seriously. 'It seems like a cat is injured. '
Shaoyue pricked up her ears to listen, and it was as if the meowing sound had never existed before.
She could only look for it from the approximate direction where she heard the sound just now. The woods were a bit too dense, the trees were tall, and even the weeds growing under the trees were longer than usual.
Shaoyue glanced around and pushed aside the weeds that were almost knee-high.
Seeing a group of small stuffed creatures, Shaoyue's eyes lit up instantly and she quickly walked to it.
It was a small civet cat with colorful patterns, like a miniature version of a tiger.
This little civet cat is the incarnation of Huaihui in the fictional world. He has no memory and follows his instinct to transform himself into a cat demon.
Sensing someone coming, Huaihui bared his teeth and looked extremely "evil".
Shaoyue's heart softened and she comforted her softly:
"Don't be afraid, I'm here to save you."
She quietly moved closer to check on it.
Smelling the faint fragrance of Shaoyue, Huaihui felt a sense of attachment in his heart for some reason.
Originally he wanted to open his mouth and bite her, but now he followed his true intention and acted very well-behaved.
Shao Yue didn't know what he was thinking. She just felt that this cat was very understanding of human nature.
Just now he was grinning and threatening her, but now he felt the gentle force on his body, and he slowly lowered his little head and nestled it obediently.
After examining his whole body, Shaoyue discovered the reason for the civet cat's weak whining.
Its right hind foot was caught in a trap, dripping with blood, and looked extremely horrifying.
Shaoyue carefully opened the animal trap and folded it so that it could no longer be used.
This was a forest she often visited. This novice hunter just placed extremely lethal animal traps and didn't even mark it.
If you don't pay attention, your legs will be broken.
Things that harm people cannot stay for long.
Shaoyue placed the damaged animal trap in a conspicuous place, then carefully picked up Huaihui and walked to the place where she lived.
She was not good at her skills and didn't make much money. She still lived in the cabin she built before, which was not far from the woods. It didn't take long for her to arrive home.
Shaoyue placed Huaihui on the small table where he usually wrote, finished treating his injured right leg, and then took some herbs and applied it on it.
The little raccoon cat was very well-behaved during the whole process, except that when the force was a little too heavy, he gave a soft "meow" to remind him.
It stands to reason that animals that have been harmed by humans will have an attitude of hatred toward humans. Even if they are not hostile, injured animals will be wary of outsiders.
This kitten is different. It is very well-behaved and will not scratch or hurt people with its claws. It also likes to act like a baby.
After taking the medicine, Shaoyue lay on the table and carefully drew symbols on the book, not paying attention to anything around her.
Shaoyue was not proficient in other Taoist methods, so he relied on the talismans left by the old Taoist priests to become a Taoist priest.
Huaihui glanced at her and saw that she didn't get Shaoyue's attention. He felt disappointed and had a strong desire to destroy her.
He used his teeth and claws to bite and scratch the square quilt under him, venting his dissatisfaction.
Then he staggered to Shaoyue's side, grabbed the hem of his robe with his two uninjured front paws, climbed up, climbed to his thighs and curled up into a ball to rest.
Feeling the warmth under his body, Huaihui felt a burst of satisfaction rising in his heart.
The warm weight pressed on her legs. Of course Shaoyue could feel it. She picked up Huaihui and nuzzled the tip of his nose affectionately, mumbling in her mouth.
"My dear, you can't live without me all the time. You are such a sweet burden."
Xiaoguai was the name Shao Yue gave him because he was always very good in front of her. Although he resisted the name a little, he couldn't stand up to Shao Yue's soft words and still gave in.
'Anyway, other demons don't know this name, so just be a good boy. '
Shaoyue was usually alone and taciturn, but now with Huaihui by her side, she seemed a bit more lively.
at night.
Shaoyue placed Huaihui in the makeshift cat nest.
There is golden straw inside, cushioned with soft clothes, and a small square quilt to cover it. You can tell it is very comfortable at first glance.
After placing the kitten, Shaoyue lay down on the bed and prepared to sleep.
Suddenly, I heard a rustling sound coming from beside me. When I opened my eyes, the kitten had crawled onto the bed along the edge of the bed.
"Little boy?"
Shaoyue's eyes widened, "Why are you up here?"
Huaihui meowed and continued to climb up until he was on the side of her pillow before lying down with his eyes closed.
Shaoyue chuckled helplessly, lay down again, pulled up a corner of her quilt to cover him, and then fell into a deep sleep.
The sweet breath spread evenly in the quiet night. Huaihui, who had just pretended to be asleep, opened his eyes, took a few steps towards Shaoyue's face, and then put his fluffy head on the crook of her neck, feeling relieved. fall asleep.
After staying at home for a few days, Shaoyue took care of Xiaoguai and drew talisman paper in her free time.
Seeing that his injury was getting better, he decided to go to town.
early morning.
Shaoyue changed Huaihui's medicine, put the talisman papers he had drawn in the past few days into his backpack, told him a few words not to run around, then opened the door and prepared to sell talisman papers on the streets of the town.
After just a few steps, Huaihui caught up with him with sloping steps and a weak and pitiful voice.
"I just went to the street to sell things for money and came back in the afternoon. I didn't want to abandon you."
"Meow~"
[Xiao Guai doesn’t believe it. ]
"Just stay at home and wait until I bring you some fresh big fish, okay?"
"Meow~"
[Xiaoguai doesn’t accept it. ]
"Wait for me, okay?"
"Meow~"
[Xiao Guai wants to follow. ]
No matter what excuses Shaoyue gave, Huaihui was unwilling to stay at home.
As long as Shao Yue made any move to walk out, he would let out a lingering soft cry, even using a shameful name like "Xiao Guai".
Although Shaoyue didn't understand.
"Okay, okay, I'm convinced."
Shao Yue picked him up and carried him in her arms.
When they arrived in the town, Shao Yue skillfully placed various talismans in familiar locations.
The ones that can drive away snakes, insects, and ants that have not yet become monsters, and can reduce the dryness in the house... are more practical for daily use, and the money they sell for is not high, but at least it is enough to make a living.
Most of the people who came to buy talismans were ordinary people, all regular customers, and Shaoyue greeted them very casually.
A regular customer came and bought two talismans. After paying, he looked up and saw the little civet cat stepping on Shaoyue's shoulder.
"so cute."
