The Shadowy Cat? The Shadowy Spirit Cat?

Zhao Jingming suddenly remembered something, looked at Chen Changyue, and asked, "Yue'er, did you borrow money from your second sister-in-law?"

Chen Changyue was a little embarrassed, but still nodded: "I will pay her back."

Zhao Jingming frowned: "I gave you 20,000 yuan six months ago, and you sent it all to that bastard Chen Changqing? Why are you borrowing money from others?"

Chen Changyue said in a low voice, "I helped Changqing pay off some gambling debts, but there's still a shortfall of three thousand coins, so I borrowed it from my second sister-in-law."

However, I haven't been helping Gou Dan for the past six months.

Zhao Jingming felt somewhat powerless. His concubine was good in every way, except that she spoiled her younger brother too much.

Zhao Jingming said angrily, "If you still had money, you would have given it all to that bastard."

Chen Changyue said weakly, "I'm sorry, I'll change in the future."

Looking at Chen Changyue's pitiful appearance, Zhao Jingming's anger subsided considerably. He patted Chen Changyue's head and said, "Three thousand coins, just that little bit of money. It's been more than half a year, why didn't you tell me?"

Chen Changyue said softly, "You're busy with important matters, how could I bother you with such a small thing?"

Zhao Jingming said sullenly, "I will pay my second sister-in-law back the money I owe her, so she won't gossip about me. It annoys me."

From now on, I'll give you some money every month, and I'll have someone deliver your daily necessities.

"If you dare sell off supplies to fund that bastard Chen Changqing, I'll... I'll spank you until your ass is ripped off, and I'll never help Chen Changqing again."

Chen Changyue nodded repeatedly, very obediently: "Yes, don't worry, I will never sponsor Gou Dan again. He's already twenty-one."

Besides, you don't need to give me money; I don't need any.

Zhao Jingming patted Chen Changyue's head: "When I reach the seventh level of Qi Refining, I'll buy you an even better spirit beast cub, and you can also contract a spirit beast."

With the spiritual energy fed back by the spirit beast, one can not only strengthen their body but also prolong their life.

Chen Changyue shook her head repeatedly: "I don't want one, I don't like spirit beasts."

Zhao Jingming's Golden Thunder Leopard is a complete money-devouring beast, requiring him to drink expensive spiritual liquid every day after training.

She already felt very guilty for not being able to help Zhao Jingming.

How could she possibly drag Zhao Jingming down?

"..." Zhao Jingming held Chen Changyue's hand and tightened it slightly.

They hugged even tighter.

That's what he likes most about Chen Changyue.

Over the years, I've only asked him for help a few times because of Chen Changqing's matter.

Normally, I never ask him for anything.

Even if he offers them things, they usually refuse them, fearing it might interfere with their cultivation.

Moreover, there were the financial and material assistance Chen Changyue provided to Chen Changqing.

Either sell her jewelry.

You either have to squeeze money out of your own spending money.

I didn't ask him for a single extra penny.

They live a very frugal life.

Another important point is that Chen Changyue is often bullied and harassed by his parents and three concubines, but they never complain to him.

He only found out about it from other people much later.

He asked Chen Changyue why she didn't tell him.

Chen Changyue told him that such a small matter shouldn't delay his important business.

Chen Changyue was afraid of putting him in a difficult position.

Chen Changyue is so sensible.

He was sensible and felt sorry for him.

Unlike his three scoundrel wives, who either explicitly or implicitly suggest things.

It's not about wanting this or that.

They're always fighting over someone or being jealous.

He's so annoyed.

Another thing is that Chen Changyue is just too good-looking.

She was much prettier than his three wives.

It can be said that it is the most beautiful in the entire Dayang County.

Moreover, she served him with utmost care and dedication.

Zhao Jingming looked down at his family in his arms, and his desire stirred again.

"Hey, you bad guy."

……

Chen Changqing, holding Xiao Wan'er's little hand and leading Xiao Heihu, walked into the market in Dayang County.

The market was bustling with activity and filled with lively chatter.

The shouts of vendors rose and fell, and the air was filled with the aroma of various foods.

"Uncle, look! There's a candied hawthorn over there!"

As soon as Xiao Wan'er entered the market, her eyes lit up. She grabbed Chen Changqing's hand and skipped and hopped towards a stall selling candied hawthorns.

The stall owner was an old man with a wrinkled face, holding a long bamboo pole covered with bright red candied hawthorns.

Little Wan'er stood in front of the stall, tilting her head back and gazing longingly at the glistening candied hawthorns, calling out in her childish voice, "Uncle, I want the biggest one."

Chen Changqing smiled and patted Xiao Wan'er's head: "Boss, hello, give me two skewers of candied hawthorn, the biggest ones."

The old man smiled and took down two strings of candied hawthorns, handing them to Xiao Wan'er: "Little girl, hold on tight, don't drop them."

Xiao Wan'er took the candied hawthorn, took a bite without waiting, and squinted her eyes with sweetness, saying, "Uncle, it's so sweet! Have a bite too!"

Xiao Wan'er handed the candied hawthorn to Chen Changqing, who took a bite without hesitation.

The sugar coating is crisp and sweet, and the hawthorn inside is sweet and sour, making it taste excellent.

Chen Changqing chuckled and said, "It tastes good."

Xiao Wan'er then held the candied hawthorn to Xiao Heihu's mouth: "Xiao Hei, have a bite too."

Little Black also took a bite and ate it, but it felt the taste was just so-so.

He gave the boss a copper coin.

The two men and the tiger strolled through the market, eating candied hawthorns.

Xiao Wan'er was full of curiosity about everything. When she saw a toy stall, she grabbed Chen Changqing's hand and insisted on going over to take a look.

The stall was filled with all sorts of toys, including wooden animal carvings, painted clay figurines, and small windmills woven from bamboo.

Xiao Wan'er immediately took a liking to the little windmill woven from bamboo and held it in her hands, unable to put it down.

"Uncle, I want this!" Xiao Wan'er looked up at Chen Changqing with pleading eyes.

Chen Changqing smiled, took out his money, and bought the little windmill.

Little Wan'er was overjoyed, jumping around while hugging the windmill, humming a tuneless little melody.

After strolling around for a while, Chen Changqing led Xiao Wan'er and Black Tiger to the Zhao Clan's Spirit Veterinary Clinic.

A simple, antique plaque hangs in front of the clinic, bearing the three large characters "Ling Shou Tang" (Hall of Spirit Beasts).

A young disciple dressed in a blue robe stood at the entrance and saw Chen Changqing and Black Tiger.

He then stepped forward and politely asked, "Are you two here for a medical consultation?"

Chen Changqing nodded: "Yes, we would like to ask Dr. Zhao Jingqi to examine Xiao Heihu."

The disciple glanced at Chen Changqing and asked casually, "Physician Zhao Jingqi is the most skilled physician in the Spirit Beast Hall. He's usually very busy. Do you have an appointment?"

Chen Changqing shook his head: "No."

The disciple said calmly, "Then let's make an appointment first and register here. Dr. Zhao Jingqi is very busy."

Chen Changqing took out two silver leaves from his pocket and discreetly slipped them into his disciple's hand, smiling as he said, "I made an appointment several days ago."

The disciple rubbed his hands together slightly, sensing the texture of the silver leaf, and smiled: "I almost forgot, you did indeed make a reservation five days ago."

"Please wait a moment, I'll go see if Immortal Master Zhao Jingqi is busy."

A short while later, a middle-aged man dressed in a white robe came out.

He had a thin face and an air of refinement about him; he was none other than Zhao Jingqi, the spirit veterinarian of the Zhao Immortal Clan.

He was actually emanating the aura of a fifth-level Qi Refining cultivator.

And there was a big cat nearby.

Upon seeing the large cat, Chen Changqing's pupils contracted sharply, and the little black tiger beside him also froze instantly.

The Misty Demon Cat of the Seventh Level of the Lesser Demon Realm.

But Chen Changqing quickly relaxed.

This is not the Misty Shadow Cat, but the Misty Shadow Spirit Cat.

When the Shadow Cat was still a cub, the exorcist purified its soul and transformed its demonic power into spiritual power.

Then the Mist Shadow Cat can be transformed into the Mist Shadow Spirit Cat.

It transforms from a demonic beast into a spirit beast.

From now on, any offspring born to the Mist Shadow Cat will also be Mist Shadow Cats, and will not revert to being Mist Shadow Demon Cats.