Chapter 162 - 162 144 Shuiyun

162: Chapter 144: Shuiyun 162: Chapter 144: Shuiyun Humans are an interesting species. It seems that their energy, spirit, and mood can determine their daily actions in many ways. Meow, these days, is surprisingly diligent and serious, which amazes and even touches those who know her as a lazy cat. Although the sight of her sitting cross-legged on a chair, biting her nails, swishing her tail, and frowning while reading is a bit funny, at least she is not squinting her eyes and lying on the sofa by the window, basking in the sun like she used to, only becoming energetic when it is time for a meal. Although her attempts to help and then messing things up at high speed, ultimately requiring consolation, are subtle, at least her overflowing energy and enthusiasm bring a knowing smile to others’ faces. No one knows why, but she is changing. Everyone can see that she is eager to move forward. But many old stagers are also wondering how long this change can last. A week, half a month, or a month? This “upward-striving syndrome” caused by something should be reaching its limit. If there is no real “pain” to make each step feel painful, so painful that they dare not stop, people will eventually live the way they are used to living. But if someone intervenes during this process, or an important change that affects their life happens, it might become the so-called turning point in their life. And a certain cat may not know that she is experiencing such an “opportunity”. “Lei Shuiyun, I do have something good that can make you fly, but first, you have to answer one question for me…” Finding a small separate room, Lu Ping’an called Meow by her full name, showing the importance of this conversation. Meanwhile, Meow instinctively shrinks back onto the sofa, frightened by Lu Ping’an’s rare seriousness. The next moment, though, she feels like she is being cowardly and embarrassing, so she straightens her tail. Meow leans out of the sofa with her upper body and takes an attacking posture. “Meow! What do you want to ask?!” Looking at Meow, Lu Ping’an laughed. Without saying anything else, this creature used to explode when touched, and now it explodes even without touch, which is great for relieving stress. He pondered for a moment, and when Meow thought he had crashed, he suddenly said: “… Is your Talent Ability a ‘cat’ or a ‘Cat Monster’? Tell me. It directly affects how I treat you next… Oh, looks like I don’t need to ask.” “Hiss!” The cat on the sofa is completely bristling, her crouched and ready to pounce posture revealing her secret. The so-called Cat Monster is not a species, but a general term for “abnormal cat-shaped creatures” which refers to the classification of many cat-related abilities. “… How did you know, meow!” With just that one sentence, Meow was completely shaken. “Your interview score. I don’t think a cat can get such a high score. Even if your career plan is excellent, other people can still talk nonsense just like you. After all, you are just a first-tier noob. Why did you get 7.5 points when I only got 8.7 points?” Lu Ping’an said casually in the conversation. Indeed, the ordinary exam is all about combat abilities, and the interview looks at comprehensive potential. No matter how good your tactics are, and how good you are at talking, others in the “Beastification System” can copy you. Why can you get such a high potential score? Although cruel, the interview largely depends on the unique “Talent Abilities” that only the applicants possess. Lu Ping’an smiled, trying to get Meow to admit it… Yes, he already knew and it wasn’t just this roundabout “guess”. “Don’t think I don’t know you have two tails. One is hidden and tied to your right leg…” Lu Ping’an didn’t say these words out loud in the end. After all, although everyone vaguely guessed that Lu Ping’an could obtain many secrets through investment. But if he really said it, the success rate of “investing” in the opposite sex in the future would become very subtle. After thinking for a while, realizing that she probably couldn’t get away with it, Meow gritted her teeth and asked, “I’m a Cat Monster, and I don’t want to talk about my breed. What are you asking me this for, meow!” “To decide your treatment and contract… You can’t think I’m really doing charity, can you? The more potential you have, the more I will invest in you.” Lu Ping’an said these hurtful words calmly, as he always does. In that instant, Meow’s little head shrank. She might have been relying too much on Lu Ping’an and trusting his displayed “kindness” too much. The next moment, however, she remembered the conversation she had with her brother before. At least she needed to recognize the truth of the world, and not foolishly deceive herself that friends get along harmoniously, the world runs smoothly, and everything will be fine even if she does nothing. Rather than answering instinctively, Meow lowered her head and used her rarely exercised mind. She tried to weigh the pros and cons, or why Lu Ping’an spoke so bluntly, what was he really saying? After a while, she looked up. “…Meow! Can I understand that you’re saying to me, ‘We should have a deeper relationship now, meow!?’.” She said, laughing and licking her own lips. This cat is definitely broken in the head, can’t use her anymore. Lu Ping’an didn’t say anything, just silently watched her. “Meow, are you shy?… Don’t glare at me like that, did I say something wrong, meow!?” In the end, the cat couldn’t hold it anymore and revealed her true cutesy form, trying to pass through the situation with her cuteness. Lu Ping’an sighed helplessly, this cat was beyond saving. “It’s fine if you don’t want to talk about the species, actually it’s not important, what’s your first talent? Multiple tails? Berserk? Don’t tell me it’s the best Tail Clone?” Lu Ping’an casually mentioned a few common cat monster talents, also hinting that he wasn’t completely ignorant. In fact, cats and cat monsters have hardly any difference in their low-level form and can be treated as the same kind. The only difference is that as an “extraordinary species,” a cat that has evolved into a demonic beast will have one or two magical talent abilities, instead of being purely “physical.” But relying only on “cat monster” won’t get you 7.5 points. Ninety-nine percent of the talents remain low-level, and most “demonic beasts” don’t live long enough to see their talents manifest, so there’s no essential difference between cat monsters and cats in the short term. After thinking it through, the high score must be due to that magical ability. Without a doubt, this question touches on the very foundation of Lei Shuiyun, and it is something she has always tried to hide. Lei Shuiyun was hesitant for once, Lu Ping’an wasn’t in a hurry, he even casually persuaded, “If you can’t make up your mind, you can go ask your brother.” Lu Ping’an’s smile was very friendly and harmonious, but in fact, this was a lie, even a trap. If she really went to ask her brother, no matter what answer she got, Lu Ping’an would only bring up the surface-level information to deal with her. If she really didn’t even have this level of independence and subjective ability, what’s the point of making a deal. If he really needed something from this girl, why wouldn’t they just…*cough* directly negotiate with Lei Huoren. “…I’m a Beast Tamer, Little White is my ally, we’re using the Double Cat tactic!” Finally, Meow made up her mind and revealed her hidden information, but Lu Ping’an actually knew all about it already. Beastification Talents, connecting with a Magic Pet, and then both sides grow together to form double combat power, it’s not hard to guess, and even somewhat mainstream. Just with this alone, it’s enough to get a five-point rating in the interview, but 7.5 points are beyond their wildest dreams, so Lu Ping’an quietly waited for her to continue. “…My brother took me to a Rule System to get inspected, and I’m a ‘Spirit Cat.’ My first talent is actually ‘Possession.’ When necessary, I can possess Little White, and we can merge two cats into one, exerting a powerful force. According to the interviewer, our combined power can reach the peak of 2-tier, but it can’t be sustained, nor can it be used every day, only once a day at most…” At this moment, Lu Ping’an was calm, he had no idea whether this talent was good or bad. He just slightly raised the corner of his mouth, “Possession? Have you ever heard of a magical cat named Youmi?” The out-of-date comment didn’t come out in the end. On the other side, Big Cat was breathing rapidly. “Possession? Spiritualization? Not bad! Not bad, Lu Ping’an, get her, you must get her!” Big Cat was very excited, considering this as the best answer. “Really not bad, really not bad, Shuiyun, the sound of water, the mist of water, the real name has never been a coincidence, I should have thought about it…” While Big Cat was still muttering about this and that, Lu Ping’an remained indifferent. “A powerful talent?” Did he hit the jackpot? Lu Ping’an was somewhat surprised. “Average, but a very good Tool Man! A very good and rare kind!” The direction of Big Cat’s excitement seemed to have a subtle deviation. But Lu Ping’an thought about it. According to Big Cat’s opinion, they can’t say it’s a “very good, very powerful talent,” and saying it’s “useful” is already a rare high evaluation. Big Cat didn’t hide anything, he quickly explained how the “Spiritualization” is a useful “tool.” Spiritualization constitution means that her physical body can easily undergo ‘Spirit Body Transformation’, making her an excellent Tool Man whether acting as possessor or being possessed. But as a price, her physical body is also a spirit body with ultra negative resistance to soul-damaging weapons. It can even reach a pitiful weak point of instant death upon contact. “…She was right to hide it, as the weak point is a little too obvious.” “Weapons that damage souls? How come I haven’t heard of them?” Lu Ping’an was somewhat puzzled. “At least at the law level… nevermind, forget what I said.” Big Cat understood that this kind of “weakness” meant nothing at the low-level stage. If an opponent actually brought out a law-level weapon, whether it was a counter or not, getting hit would still be fatal. After a quick chat with Big Cat, Lu Ping’an also decided that next, the best cooperation for this still uneasy Meow would be possible. “Maybe we need a new contract now…”