Peking Opera Cat Heart Feather

Chapter 118: Mentality Issues

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the window. Bai Tang and the other cats hadn't gotten enough rest the entire night due to the sudden attack. They finally woke up around noon.

Several cats walked out of the room with sleepy eyes, and as soon as they went out, they saw a surprising scene: two sisters of the sub-tribe were confronting a mysterious cat wearing a conical hat who appeared out of nowhere. The atmosphere was extremely tense, as if a fierce conflict would break out at any time.

Gu Yue's face was filled with rage. She stomped one foot hard on the table in front of her, put her hands on her hips, and looked aggressive. She shouted, "Who are you, and what do you want to do? How dare you question us sisters so rudely!" Her posture of rolling up her sleeves and preparing to fight was chilling.

However, Gu Feng on the side quickly reached out to stop the impulsive Gu Yue, and explained in a soft voice: "Hey, Gu Yue, don't be angry. This matter not only concerns our clan, but also involves the entire Bu Sect! I beg you to be merciful and give us some convenience. This is an order issued by the Sect Master himself." As he spoke, Gu Feng bowed slightly to show his respect.

Facing the two sisters who were singing the same tune, the cat wearing a bamboo hat named Sha Wuhen just glanced at them lightly, then took a sip of the tea in his hand and said slowly: "Huh, a mere demonized Peking Opera cat can actually become the leader..." His words revealed a hint of disdain and doubt.

The moment Gu Yue heard those words, the anger in his heart erupted like a volcano, and he could no longer suppress his impulse. He raised a strong and powerful leg without hesitation, and with a sharp sound of wind and full of anger, kicked straight towards Sha Wuhen!

However, unexpectedly, just as the powerful kick was about to land in front of Sha Wuhen, Shopkeeper Pan, who had been quietly behind the counter, leaped up like lightning, landing steadily on the table. His agility was astonishing, as if he had anticipated Gu Yue's attack. Then, Shopkeeper Pan also extended a leg, precisely and skillfully blocking Gu Yue's menacing kick.

"Hmph! How dare you, a mere ordinary cat person, interfere in the affairs of us Peking Opera Cats? You really don't know your place!" Gu Yue's eyes were wide open as he glared at Shopkeeper Pan fiercely. At the same time, he exerted force on his legs again, trying to break free from the other party's restraints and teach this nosy guy a lesson.

Facing Gu Yue's increasing force, Shopkeeper Pan showed no fear. Instead, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. In an instant, a faint yellow halo slowly emerged from his body, like a soft shield, tightly enveloping him. Simultaneously, a mysterious and complex rhyme pattern quietly appeared beneath his feet, flickering with a faint but eye-catching light.

In a flash, Shopkeeper Pan exerted a sudden force, using the power transmitted from Gu Yue's legs to swing her. With a loud "bang", Gu Yue was kicked out like a kite with a broken string, and fell heavily to the ground. It must be said that Shopkeeper Pan was quite good-looking. Seeing her sister Gu Yue being defeated so easily, Gu Feng, who was standing beside her, was immediately shocked. She rushed forward and carefully helped Gu Yue up, her concern evident in her words. Then, Gu Feng turned around, faced Shopkeeper Pan, and respectfully saluted, saying in a sincere tone: "So it is Senior Bu Zong who is here. I am sorry for not recognizing you and for any offense. Please forgive me, Senior!"

At this moment, Shopkeeper Pan still stood firmly on the table, looking down at the two sisters, Gufeng and Guyue, from above. He exuded a powerful and majestic aura that made people shudder. His eyes were as sharp as a sword, and he said coldly, "I've told you many times, if you want to cause trouble here, get out now! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

At this moment, Sha Wuhen, who had been standing silently by, suddenly noticed the appearance of Shopkeeper Pan. His eyes moved slightly, as if he noticed something unusual, but it was only a moment, so fast that it was almost impossible to catch.

However, Sha Wuhen did not let his expression change too much, but quickly pulled the hat on his head down a little more, as if he wanted to hide his true emotions and thoughts.

After a moment, Sha Wuhen took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He slowly said, "I won't get involved. Please prepare a room for me." As he spoke, he quietly put away the barely perceptible smile on his face, not revealing any flaws.

"The first room on the left on the second floor." Shopkeeper Pan glanced at him, his expression somewhat puzzled, but he still pointed out a room. After hearing this, Sha Wuhen pulled his hat down further and walked towards the stairs. After a while, he disappeared around the corner of the stairs.

After seeing the heated argument downstairs, Wu Song felt annoyed, and his original intention to stay downstairs for lunch instantly disappeared without a trace. Without hesitation, he turned back to his room and quickly closed the door, as if to isolate himself from the outside noise and disputes.

Upon entering the room, Wu Song walked straight to the table and sat down, his brow furrowed, his gaze fixed on the surface, lost in thought. After a long moment, he slowly raised his head and spoke gravely, "Back in Dongqiang Town, I naively believed that as long as we could successfully expel the terrifying Chaos and allow the cat-headed people to return to a peaceful and tranquil life, our mission would be complete. Back then, I had no idea what 'intrigue' and 'cats' hearts are not as good as they used to be' meant. It wasn't until I witnessed this quarrel today that I truly understood their meaning. However, even if we ultimately defeat the powerful An, can the cat-land truly be restored to balance?" After saying this, Wu Song sighed softly, a hint of worry on his face.

At this time, Bai Xinyu, who had been sitting quietly beside Wu Song without saying a word, looked at Wu Song with a serious expression, pursed her lips slightly, and then said softly: "There is indeed always an elusive layer of thoughts between cats. We can't know exactly what others are thinking deep in their hearts, but it doesn't matter. You just need to stick to your own heart, focus on doing what you should do, and move forward unswervingly on the path of justice in our minds. For everything else, let time give the answer." After that, she looked at Wu Song with encouragement, hoping to give him some confidence and strength.