A chilling sensation crept up Xue Qinghe's spine, her heart pounding violently.
She repeatedly scanned every corner of the room with her soul power and formidable spiritual force but found nothing.
Equally nervous were Tom and Jerry. Hidden in their invisible state, the two little troublemakers were startled by Xue Qinghe's sudden shout.
Tom and Jerry's hearts nearly leaped out of their chests—literally.
A heart-shaped bulge protruded from their chests before they frantically shoved it back in, clutching tightly.
Of course, no one saw this entire spectacle since they were still invisible.
After searching fruitlessly, Xue Qinghe even quietly activated her Angel Domain, filling the bedchamber with a sacred aura.
The Angel Domain truly awakens only after obtaining the seventh soul skill, Martial Soul True Body. Without it, the domain can only provide limited assistance.
But this was enough for her current purpose—detection, not combat.
Yet, the result remained the same: nothing.
Xue Qinghe rubbed her face, feeling an unreal sense of bewilderment. "Was I just being overly paranoid?"
If soul power and spiritual force could still miss something, the Angel Domain would never fail.
This was the innate confidence of the Angel family in their natural gifts. Within this domain, Xue Qinghe—or rather, Qian Renxue—was certain that even a Title Douluo couldn't hide.
"Fine, I'll set this aside for now. It's late—I should rest."
Xue Qinghe called for attendants again, ate a light meal, and returned to bed to prepare for sleep.
For Xue Qinghe, "rest" meant meditating to cultivate soul power, replacing sleep entirely.
It was precisely because of such diligence that she had reached the Soul Emperor level at just twenty-three years old.
After all, she spent much of her time socializing with nobles, managing interpersonal relationships, and handling state affairs.
Tom and Jerry hid in the wardrobe, staring at Xue Qinghe with wide eyes.
After what felt like an eternity, Jerry couldn't take it anymore. He pulled out paper and wrote:
"Why isn't she sleeping yet? We have to go back by morning, or Shen An will notice."
A sheet of paper floated midair, words appearing out of nowhere—an undeniably eerie sight.
Tom read it, pondered for a moment, then wrote back: "Leave it to me."
Tom pulled out a bottle of sleeping pills from behind his back, along with two gas masks.
Jerry shot Tom a "You clever little devil" look.
The sleeping pills were opened, releasing a visible white mist that seeped through the wardrobe and coiled around Xue Qinghe.
Then, as if with a will of its own, the mist aggressively invaded Xue Qinghe's nostrils.
In the midst of her meditation, Xue Qinghe drowsily opened her eyes and yawned. "Why do I suddenly feel so sleepy?"
No sooner had she spoken than the drowsiness intensified. She tried to resist it with her strong willpower—but soon, she failed.
Her head slumped onto the bed, her breathing slow and steady.
The invisible ink conveniently wore off. Tom and Jerry exchanged excited glances—now was their chance to uncover this person's secrets.
Humming a lullaby, Tom waved the sleeping pills under Xue Qinghe's nose, ensuring she fell even deeper into slumber.
He even put on gloves to avoid leaving cat fur behind. Then, he pinched Xue Qinghe's cheeks to open her mouth and poured some sleeping pills inside.
Tom had used this drug on Spike before—the effect was absolutely foolproof, turning Spike into a lifeless log.
The cat and mouse studied Xue Qinghe for a long time but still found no flaws. They exchanged glances, shrugging in confusion.
Suddenly, a golden light bulb appeared above Tom's head. He remembered how Xue Qinghe had reacted strangely when he touched her left leg earlier.
But before he could speak, the light bulb fell off?!
Wait—was that thing physical?!
Jerry swiftly caught it, wiping cold sweat off his forehead before glaring at Tom.
Tom chuckled awkwardly, then placed his paw on Xue Qinghe's left leg again.
An unbelievable scene unfolded.
Xue Qinghe's originally masculine features gradually softened, becoming more androgynous. A faint, intoxicating fragrance emanated from her body.
Jerry watched in amazement and placed his tiny paw on her as well. The changes became even more pronounced.
Her long black hair turned golden, her straight and square facial features completely transformed. Her skin was snow-white, her nose straight and delicate, her phoenix-like eyes slightly narrow—a breathtakingly beautiful face with an air of authority. (TLNote: Xue Qinghe hair were black in Novel)
Tom and Jerry silently gaped at Xue Qinghe—not because of her beauty, but because he was actually a she.
A mischievous grin spread across Tom's face. A bold idea formed in his mind.
In the vast bedchamber, a peerless beauty lay deep in slumber. A blue cat whispered into a brown mouse's ear, seemingly plotting something.
Jerry's expression mirrored Tom's—equally devious. "Hehehehe." They shook hands, finalizing their grand scheme.
Their plan?
To make Shen An "experience manhood" firsthand!
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While the two troublemakers were busy scheming, Shen An was outside, desperately searching for them.
"Tom! Jerry! Where are you?!"
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were also helping, though they didn't see the big deal about Tom and Jerry wandering off to play. But Shen An looked utterly frantic.
Shen An was on the verge of a breakdown, terrified of hearing any unusual commotion.
The Cat and Mouse Demolition Squad—back when it was just Tom, Shen An hadn't worried much. At worst, they'd cause minor chaos, nothing catastrophic.
But now, with Jerry added to the mix?
He was genuinely afraid the two would start fighting and blow up the entire Heaven Dou City.
After running around aimlessly, Shen An even ended up near the imperial palace.
"No loud noises allowed here. Do not disturb the nobles," a guard stopped Shen An mid-shout.
Shen An sighed helplessly. "My cat and mouse are missing. Have you seen them?"
The guard froze. Cat and mouse? Since when did those two coexist peacefully?
Then, his eyes glazed over as he pointed at Shen An. "Are these the two?"
Shen An turned around just in time to see Tom and Jerry scaling the towering palace walls with expert climbing skills.
Shen An: "..."
Just a little more, and the guards would've mobilized to arrest Shen An for trespassing.
Though these guards were only Soul Grandmasters—hardly a threat to Shen An—he preferred avoiding conflict. After all, he and Xue Qinghe were technically friends.
In the end, Tom played the part of a clueless kitten perfectly, while Shen An explained that his cat just liked climbing walls for fun.
Thus, they managed to slip away unscathed.
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Sorry for the delay. My 10+ years laptop finally decided to take a break.