Such a Pervert

Li Jiudao carried a fishing rod on his back, held a fish basket in one hand, and cradled a small white cat in the other, leisurely departing from Qing Shan City. The fish basket was his own creation, woven from reeds and filled with bait. His weaving skills had reached a level of extraordinary mastery; no fish he'd ever placed in that basket had managed to escape.

"The little white cat in your arms, sir, is quite charming!"

"Haha, the little white cat is lucky to follow you. Your fishing skills are truly extraordinary. The cat will have an endless supply of fresh fish with you around!"

On their way out of the city, they encountered many people who held Li Jiudao in high regard, addressing him as "sir." After all, Li Jiudao ran an art and calligraphy shop, which was closely associated with culture, and many referred to him as "sir."

The small white cat, Luo Shui, had snow-white fur with not a speck of impurity, and her bright blue eyes were as clear as sapphires. Her adorable and beautiful appearance attracted the attention of many.

Li Jiudao responded with a smile to these people, and gradually, they arrived at a small river. The river wasn't large, only a few yards wide, with exceptionally clear water. Occasionally, various fish leaped from the riverbed.

There were many anglers along the riverbank, but Li Jiudao came to his usual spot, sitting on a smooth round stone. Here, there was a sturdy willow tree with slender branches hanging down, creating a cool shade that shielded Li Jiudao from the sun's scorching rays.

Even in the changing seasons, the sun could still be quite intense at this time of year. Anglers on both sides of the river wore straw hats to protect themselves from the sun.

Li Jiudao had chosen the best spot, as the robust willow tree shielded him from the sun's glare. He didn't need a straw hat; the shade was comfortable enough for him.

The anglers on both sides knew this was Li Jiudao's usual spot. He often came here to fish, occasionally to sketch, and even to play the zither. Li Jiudao was indeed a well-liked figure in Qing Shan City, always willing to lend a helping hand. He never refused anyone who asked for his assistance, and he helped them exceptionally well. As a result, people held him in high esteem.

Luo Shui, the small white cat, continuously scanned the willow tree and the rocky outcrop where Li Jiudao was sitting with her eyes.

She sensed a special aura emanating from the willow tree and the rocks. These were no ordinary willow tree and rocks. Her innate sensitivity and her elevated state of being allowed her to typically perceive the essence of objects, but this time, she couldn't fathom the essence of the willow tree and rocks.

"Have they become enlightened beings?" she murmured to herself. "This stone is also made of an unknown material. In the winter, it's warm and cozy to sit on, while in the summer, it's cool and refreshing. Incredibly comfortable."

Li Jiudao sighed, "This stone is remarkable. It's either an extraordinary material or a spiritual stone. Although I can't cultivate, being an ordinary person isn't so bad. I can sit on such a spiritual stone from time to time. I've never thought about taking it home. A commoner with such treasures would only attract trouble. If the cultivators found out, it would be disastrous."

Suddenly, in the distance, the fabric of space distorted, and three figures shrouded in radiant light emerged from the void.

"Two esteemed individuals, I've sensed Luo Shui's presence!" a middle-aged man in a white robe respectfully informed two other middle-aged men in crimson robes.

"Only Luo Shui's presence, no trace of the Cat Emperor?" one of the crimson-robed men asked.

"I haven't sensed the Cat Emperor's presence, only Luo Shui's," the man in the white robe replied.

"The Cat Emperor must have perished, having consumed its life essence so recklessly," the crimson-robed man sneered. "Let's go, we'll capture Luo Shui and force her to reveal the whereabouts of the Cat Emperor's remains. The Cat Emperor's remains are all treasures!"

Their speed was extraordinary as they traversed the space, arriving near Li Jiudao.

Luo Shui's face turned pale as she saw them, her fur bristling all over her body.

The two crimson-robed individuals were powerful members of the Crimson Chain Serpent Clan, and the middle-aged man in the white robe was from the Heavenly Snow Cat Clan. She quickly realized that he must have located this place through their shared bloodline connection within the Heavenly Snow Cat Clan.

"What should I do?" She suddenly felt panicked. She didn't even think of Li Jiudao, a non-cultivator who had no power whatsoever.

She couldn't possibly contend with the middle-aged man in the white robe alone. His strength and cultivation level were extremely high.

She had been frightened when Luo Shui had seen them suddenly appear with the Crimson Chain Serpent Clan members. She had forgotten that someone as powerful as Li Jiudao was present.

Now, she was no longer frightened. With such a powerful individual around, what harm could they do to her?

They could do nothing but run!

"Come with us, Little Water," the middle-aged man said to the small white cat, completely ignoring Li Jiudao.

Li Jiudao, an ordinary person with no visible power, wasn't worth their attention.

He also didn't care why the Heavenly Snow Cat Clan's princess, Luo Shui, was being cradled by an ordinary person like him. It was far too simple.

Luo Shui had obviously sensed their arrival and pretended to be an ordinary cat, seeking refuge in the embrace of an ordinary person like Li Jiudao, hoping to deceive them.

She had been too naive.

Such a trick could never deceive them.

He couldn't be bothered to expose such a trivial ruse.

"Meow," Luo Shui cried out and shrank further into Li Jiudao's embrace, looking frightened.

Li Jiudao suddenly understood the situation. These people had come for the small white cat!

He had initially thought she was just a stray cat. He had no idea they had named her something so human-like!

This was truly bizarre!

He also recalled the first time he had seen the small white cat. She had been lying weakly in his shop, on the brink of death.

Now, she was terrified upon seeing these people.

He pieced it together in his mind: these three men must have been tormenting her, and she had barely escaped from them!

"Three grown men keeping a cat? What kind of perverts are they? I can't let them take the small white cat away!" he decided firmly in his heart.