Chapter 144 - The Cat's Owner
Here is Chapter 144 of "High School of Demon Hunting": Today, Jiang Yu did not wear a fancy robe, but like Zheng Qing, wore the... Donât miss it!
Today, Jiang Yu did not wear a fancy robe, but like Zheng Qing, wore the deep red gown of Jiuyou Academy.
However, compared to Zheng Qingâs plain and normal dress, she has incorporated several minor changes to the gown.
For instance, she used a wide belt in lieu of a standard three-finger-wide belt, accentuating her attractive figure.
Also, she tied a thin black ribbon around her neck and decorated it with a bow.
The black ribbon casually draped down her chest, contrasting with the wide belt, instantly transforming the otherwise dull red gown into a fashionably chic piece.
This greatly surprised Zheng Qing.
Because this is not typical attire for a traditional wizard from a prestigious family background.
Although his interactions have been limited, based on his understanding over time, he learned about Jiang Yuâs background from various sources.
The Jiang family from Zhongshan is a witch family reputable as the Qingqiu Su Family and the Metropolitan Blair Family.
In these ancient families with rich history, they always abide by the teachings of honour.
As the great Wizard Dan Qiu Zi said:
âTime may rob you of life, destroy your looks, deplete your wealth.
But itâs powerless against your honour.
History may forget countless lives, but it always remembers luminous names like Emperor Yinghuo, Dragon Slayer Augustus.â
Jiang Yu was born into such a family.
In Zheng Qingâs view, young people from this type of family should be polite, strictly abide by the various rules and regulations of the wizard world, and never overstep boundaries.
This relates not only to their reputation but more importantly to their family honour.
âWhat do you think?
Is it pretty?â Apparently noticing Zheng Qing scrutinizing her, Jiang Yu raised her chin slightly, making her fair neck look even longer.
The contrast between the black ribbon and her fair skin was very noticeable, causing Zheng Qing to sheepishly divert his gaze.
âWonât this be a problem?â Zheng Qing, unable to resist asking: âWonât dressing like this contradict the standards of your prestigious families?â
âStandards?â Jiang Yu scoffed: âIf I listened to those old fossils, I would be holed up in the Alpha castle obedientlyâŚso, youâre a bit surprised?â
âIndeed, I am.â Zheng Qing honestly admitted: âNormally in class, you come across as veryâŚgraceful.â
âI am still very graceful.â Jiang Yu, with utmost seriousness, folded her hands in front of her without showing her teeth while she smiled.
Zheng Qing touched his nose, feeling slightly awkward.
He couldnât help but look around: âWhereâs Li Neng?
Your teddy bearâŚdidnât you bring him today?â
âWhy would I bring him?â Jiang Yu looked at him strangely: âLi Neng is taking care of Meng Meng.
A doctor was sent to check on her yesterday.
She needs to rest for a few daysâŚ
But this wonât affect her normal classes, she just canât be severely stimulated.â
As Zheng Qing enviously listened to her mention of her private doctor in a casual manner, he couldnât help but feel like he was a few centimeters shorter.
Although, in fact, he was indeed a tad shorter than Jiang Yu.
âWhatâs in your bag?â He asked, trying to change the subject: âIt smells goodâŚ
Is it fish-flavored?
Also, I smell milk?â
âWere you born in the year of the dog?â Jiang Yuâs eyebrows curved in amusement, and she smirked: âYou could even smell that!â
âI was born a foodie.â Zheng Qing didnât feel awkward at all, instead, he proudly patted his chest: âThe world is big, but food is the biggest.
Itâs a common attribute of all organismsâŚ
Arenât you going to give me a taste?â
Jiang Yu waved her hand apologetically: âThis isnât for youâŚitâs for a cat.â
Zheng Qing immediately remembered the dead cat in front of the rockery, and his mood plummeted again.
âDonât be so fragile.â Jiang Yu mistook his discouragement as disappointment for not getting the food, and comfortingly patted his shoulder: âWhen Meng Meng gets a little better in a few days, I will take you guys to the pedestrian street for a big meal.
Itâs a must, no excuses.â
Zheng Qing forced a smile, then glanced at the bag she was carrying: âYou also keep cats?â
âNo.â Jiang Yu showed a regretful expression: âI like cats and want to raise but my Home Mercy is allergic to cats, so we canât.
These snacks are for a kitten around here, its parents are missing, the kitten has not been weaned yet, so I secretly raise itâŚâ
âThe cat that you mentioned, what color is it?â A bad feeling surged from the bottom of Zheng Qingâs heart.
âWhite, short-haired, it has a pair of lovely eyes.â Jiang Yu excitedly fetched a small porcelain dish from the bag, placed it on the stone table in front of the libraryâs entrance, then placed a few blocks of what looked like cheese inside: âLater, Iâll let you touch itâŚ
Itâs very timid and wonât let strangers touch it.
But it listens to me more.â
Zheng Qing looked at her, hesitating whether to tell her about a somewhat horrifying reality.
âWhere is the little guy?â Jiang Yu set up the food, stood up, anxiously checked the time, then looked pleadingly at Zheng Qing: âJust a few more minutes, after feeding it, we could go.
Normally, it would be waiting for me hereâŚ
Is your elf alright?â
âItâs fine, itâs fine.â Zheng Qing forced a smile and waved his hand.
âDid you drink too much yesterday?
Because you seem a little pale.â Jiang Yu hesitated for a moment: âHow about sending your elf first?â
âNo rush, no rush, we could wait a little longer.â Zheng Qing hesitated, trying to find the right opportunity.
But there was no room for maneuver in the end.
âYesterday, there were fireworks by Lin Zhong Lake, did you see them?â He gritted his teeth, trying to slowly reveal the facts.
âI saw them.â Jiang Yu excitedly fiddled with the treats for the kitten, without lifting her head: âMeng Meng saw them when she woke upâŚ
If I didnât stop her, she would definitely have rushed over to watch.
Did you see them?â
She lifted her head, looking at Zheng Qing curiously.
Next, she saw the heavy look on Zheng Qingâs face.
âWhat happened?â She shrugged off her smile and asked doubtfully.
âHm.â Zheng Qing cleared his throat, feeling a lump in his throat: âA murder occurred near the lake yesterday.
A white kitten died.
Its body is still up on the rockery there.â
After saying that, he looked nervously at the beauty in front of him, afraid that she would react violently.
Jiang Yu lowered her head, silently adjusting the small dish.
After a long while, she asked in a low voice: âWho did it?â
âI donât know.â Zheng Qing braced himself, carefully answering: âThe school hasnât collected its body yet.â
âTake me to see.â
Zheng Qing hesitated for a moment.
Jiang Yu pursed her lips, giving him a simultaneous glance.
âThe crime scene is a little grisly, be prepared.â Zheng Qing broached the subject hesitantly: âThe kittenâs eyes were gouged out.â
Jiang Yu deliberately pursed her lips, nodded, and didnât say a word.