84 My Hat Evolved

Gao Peng picked up Stripey's shed skin. He still harbored thoughts that the shed skins of familiars could have all kinds of magical effects, like in the novels.

Then he realized he had fantasized too much. The shed skin was weak beyond reason. A light rub was enough to turn it into dust that littered the ground and Gao Peng wasted some time cleaning the place up after.

Gao Peng discovered that Stripey had actually managed to level up in the day that he was out. It sure grew a lot. Gao Peng patted Stripey's head and said encouragingly, "Continue eating, keep it up! It is best if you can eat up and be nice and chubby."

Stripey's pupils continued flashing brightly as a sound reverberated in Gao Peng's mind. 

Yes! Yes! Stripey thought.

"Wait 'till you become fat! We'll go and eat fried spider meat."

Stripey froze. It looked up and glanced at its master. It looked at the can before letting go guiltily.

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