Care Guide to Raising a Max Level Leaf in Apocalypse - 26
The little grass was quite temperamental and directly left the puzzled owner behind and got into the car.
In the notebook of grudges in his heart, the majority of entries were about Si Yin Yuan. For a simple little grass like him, if there was any grievance with others or mutants, it would be resolved on the spot, and there would rarely be a need to hold a grudge. Only a foolish owner was untouchable, neither to be hit nor scolded.
That’s because he was a forgiving little grass to his owner.
But the little grass could also get angry, like now.
Those were hundreds of snakeberries!
When Ji Jiu got back into the car, he no longer stuck to Si Yin Yuan; instead, he deliberately created a large gap between them.
This feeling was very familiar to Si Yin Yuan. He looked at the pile of snakeberries outside the car and finally realized the reason for the young man’s anger.
He was used to Ji Jiu always sticking close to him in the car, and now that the space next to him was empty, Si Yin Yuan felt uneasy.
He had gotten used to having no one daring to get too close to him when he sat in the car before.
Feeling that the bad owner was getting closer, Ji Jiu, who was cornered and had nowhere to go in the car, had to press himself against the car window, leaving an angry back to Si Yin Yuan.
A sweet grape scent suddenly filled the car, and Ji Jiu moved his little nose, looking at Si Yin Yuan like a cat peering curiously.
More accurately, he was looking at the pale purple nutrient solution in Si Yin Yuan’s hand.
Si Yin Yuan opened the cap of the nutrient solution and casually said, “This is the result that the research institute handed over to me this morning.”
It was also the result of his significant investment of points.
After explaining, he didn’t hand the grape-flavored nutrient solution to Ji Jiu but instead calmly waited for the little cat-like grass to come on its own.
Guan Yin, who was driving, couldn’t help but look at the back mirror frequently, observing the little couple that seemed to have quarreled and made up.
He felt that he had discovered an unknown side of Chief Si – he actually had such a domineering presence!
Holding the grape-flavored nutrient solution, he exuded an aura as if holding a black card!
Guan Yin looked sorrowfully at Ji Jiu, who was attracted by the grape-flavored nutrient solution. The young man fell into the trap set by the cunning hunter.
The angry little grass forgave his owner after tasting the new-flavored nutrient solution.
He extended his tender tongue to lick the semi-solid purple liquid inside, just like a little cat licking milk. Every time he had the nutrient solution, he was this serious and never left a drop, with a slightly coquettish licking action accompanied by his innocent and naive eyes and delicate features, making it impossible to resist.
Guan Yin just glanced at him a few more times from the rearview mirror when he felt a sharp gaze fixed on him.
With a slight movement of his gaze, he met the dangerous golden eyes.
The possessiveness in those eyes was so strong that it was astonishing, as if he was being stared at by some kind of wild beast. Guan Yin stiffly turned his gaze back to the front, secretly using his fourth hand to adjust the rearview mirror to make the backseat invisible.
This car had a partition function, which was different from ordinary partitions. After modification, this partition was to prevent mutants from entering the backseat. For the final protection of the driver, once the partition was closed, it was airtight.
At this moment, Guan Yin wished he could raise the partition and protect the last shred of dignity as a single dog.
Huh, Chief Si still explained that they were just ordinary friends. Clearly, they were a couple deeply in love!
Guan Yin sat restlessly, feeling like he had fallen into a difficult situation with a tiger in the front and a wolf in the back. He had to choose between being a heartbroken dog or enduring the mischief of the triplets. After careful consideration, he decided to focus on driving his own car, even if he felt like a 500-watt light bulb right now.
After licking the grape-flavored nutrient solution, Ji Jiu took advantage of the owner’s distraction, and a wisp of black mist sneaked past him and reached for the bag of pistachio shells.
The cracking sound echoed.
Si Yin Yuan couldn’t stop him in time, and half of the bag of pistachio shells went into Ji Jiu’s stomach.
Ji Jiu protected the remaining pistachio shells and hid them.
Si Yin Yuan knew that if the food fell into Ji Jiu’s hands, trying to take it back would cause him to become furious, so he had to give up.
Ji Jiu nonchalantly finished the rest of the pistachio shells and lazily lay down, squinting his eyes.
He looked like a pampered little cat taking a nap after a satisfying meal.
Guan Yin was a little worried that Si Yin Yuan might scold him. Chief Si always emphasized maintaining a vigilant state outside the base, with no room for laxity.
The result proved that he had worried too much.
Not only did Si Yin Yuan not scold him, but he also took the initiative to adjust his position, allowing the cat-like Ji Jiu to snuggle more comfortably.
Ji Jiu complained that his owner’s body was too hard, and Si Yin Yuan smiled faintly, “It’s because you are too soft.”
Love made people blind, and Guan Yin sighed in his heart.
They spent nearly five days to reach Zone No. 48, and they also got lost in a fungal paradise and were trapped for half a day.
The monkey head fungi inside appeared in large numbers, turning the entire town into a pure white world, covered in this type of fungus. The vast expanse of white made it easy for anyone who entered to get lost.
(T/N: This is how it looks. Also known as lion’s mane fungus.)
The mutated monkey head fungi were not poisonous, but their appearances were bizarre. The most common was the spider silk-like filament that easily trapped any living creatures that accidentally entered.
Before the apocalypse, this type of fungus was known to have a delicious taste. The mutation accelerated their growth and did not affect their deliciousness.
As a result, Si Yin Yuan confirmed that they were edible and cut many of them to take back to the research institute for sample analysis.
Some mutated plants grew well outside the base but died instantly once they entered the base. The research institute suspected that it was due to the Gama Defense Barrier, but there were not enough samples to investigate this problem.
However, the samples that were cut had already been eaten by Ji Jiu, one-third of them, boiled in soup, roasted, and even eaten raw.
Guan Yin witnessed firsthand what it truly meant to spoil someone excessively. Si Yin Yuan had shown an unprecedented double standard. He was extremely pleased when Ji Jiu ate healthy food and even mentioned bringing back some more samples on their return journey, something that was impossible before.
For others, it was a place where they would risk their lives, but in Si Yin Yuan’s mouth, it was as easy as picking radishes from their own vegetable garden.
Guan Yin’s feelings became increasingly complicated. He had thought the guild’s gossip was a bit exaggerated.
Who was he? He was Si Yin Yuan, the human strongest known for killing a hundred mutant without changing his expression.
He didn’t expect the rumors to be understated. What’s this about picking up a little beauty and bringing him around? It was as if they couldn’t be separated for even a moment.
Those who didn’t understand this relationship would say that this little beauty was really lucky, but Guan Yin could taste a different flavor.
Clearly, Ji Jiu was the one in control of this relationship. Although it seemed like he was the one actively clinging to Si’s team, in reality, as long as he slightly distanced himself, Si’s attention immediately followed him like a butterfly, and every move of Ji Jiu affected Si Yin Yuan’s emotions.
Guan Yin lamented in his heart. Chief Si, you’ve been completely hooked.
However, every time he saw Ji Jiu acting cute to leader Si, he understood. Who could resist such an adorable and gentle cat-like Ji Jiu?
Guan Yin felt like a eunuch by the emperor’s side, witnessing the once powerful emperor, who could command the world, fall into a doting fool under the charm of a cunning little fox. Amidst his anxiety, he also felt some inexplicable envy.
Ji Jiu interrupted his inner drama and curiously crouched down to poke the ground, asking why there was nothing here.
Guan Yin explained, “This place used to be a city, but now it has become a secret realm. To find it, we must locate a lighthouse, which is the only entrance and connection between the secret realm and the outside world.”
Ji Jiu wondered if the lighthouse was in the sky, but with the thick gray clouds, he couldn’t see anything.
After some time of tilting his head upwards, Ji Jiu complained and asked Si Yin Yuan to massage his neck.
Si Yin Yuan had become increasingly skilled at fulfilling his requests.
Si Yin Yuan gently kneaded Ji Jiu’s neck, but the delicate skin left some red marks, which gave a somewhat fragile feeling.
Unaware of this, Ji Jiu continued playfully, leaving Si Yin Yuan staring at his neck with a deep gaze.
One of the triplets suggested setting up the tents, and they soon split up to work. Guan Yin was left alone and decided to help with the tents to avoid being a “third wheel.”
However, he found himself unable to distinguish between the three sisters and kept moving back and forth, unsure where to help.
Ji Jiu couldn’t bear watching this and pointed out the second sister for Guan Yin.
The second sister laughed, impressed that Ji Jiu could tell them apart so quickly.
Guan Yin was astonished and began to hold Si Yin Yuan in higher regard. He realized that the beauty chosen by the emperor couldn’t be a simpleton; he must be capable, as Ji Jiu effortlessly solved one of the Seven Great Difficulties of the Hunter’s Guild—distinguishing the Witch Triplets.
Unspokenly, they arranged for Ji Jiu and Si Yin Yuan to share the same tent. During their missions, Si Yin Yuan always had a tent to himself. This was Ji Jiu’s first time sleeping in a tent, and he couldn’t fall asleep due to curiosity, touching and exploring everything around.
To stop him from wandering, Si Yin Yuan had to hold Ji Jiu in his arms and firmly say, “Behave and go to sleep.”
When he put on a serious face, he could make enemies tremble in fear. However, little grass had already been spoiled by him, and his round eyes showed no trace of fear, only adoration.
“But I can’t sleep,” Ji Jiu said, tilting his little head up, and nudged his hand discontentedly. Si Yin Yuan’s stern voice unconsciously softened.
Helplessly, he used a gentler tone and tried a different approach to coax him, “Sleep early tonight, and tomorrow, I’ll take you to see the sunrise.”
The soft tone had a magnetic and deep quality, like little hooks gently caressing the ears, causing a slight blush on the listener’s ears without even realizing it.
Ji Jiu, taking advantage of the favor shown to him, raised his head proudly and said, “And I want to drink mushroom soup.”
With almond eyes filled with expectation, he seemed like a starry night.
Truly skilled at being coquettish.
Si Yin Yuan hooked the corner of his lips and replied, “Okay.”
Finally, held in Si Yin Yuan’s embrace, Ji Jiu finally calmed down. He snuggled against Si Yin Yuan’s chest, listening to his strong and steady heartbeat. Within two minutes, drowsiness overcame him. He let out a small yawn, curling the tip of his tongue, and murmured almost inaudibly that he wanted meat in the mushroom soup. With that, he slowly drifted off to sleep.