A Bite of Douluo Continent

After patiently waiting a few breaths, the auctioneer spoke again, "1010 Gold Soul Coins for the first time!"

"1010 Gold Soul Coins, second time!"

"1010 Gold Soul Coins, third time!"

"make a deal!"

As the auctioneer brought down the gavel, Qi Han breathed a sigh of relief.

Although no one had bid yet, Qi Han was a little worried that someone else had the same idea and would bid against him at the last minute.

Fortunately, this did not happen. His first bid went very smoothly, and he won the mutated misty cloud cat that looked like a Maine Coon at almost the reserve price.

After that, many other quite good items appeared, but Qi Han was not interested in any of them. After patiently waiting for the pre-auction to end, Qi Han was guided by a waiter to the back of the auction hall, where he paid his bidding fee and took his items.

After handing the money to the auction house staff, a waiter quickly came to Qi Han's side with a cage and respectfully handed it to him.

The little kitten in the cage huddled nervously in the corner furthest from Qi Han, its black eyes, tinged with purple, gleaming with fear.

Qi Han sighed softly and reached out towards the cage door.

"Sir, this cat is somewhat aggressive and has a certain degree of hostility. Please do not open the cage for the time being to avoid injury."

Seeing this, a waiter nearby hurriedly spoke up, trying to stop them.

"It's nothing." Qi Han waved his hand and easily opened the cage door.

The kitten seemed a little impatient. As Qi Han opened the door and reached into the cage, it waved one of its thin paws in the air, making a childish yet fierce sound, trying to intimidate Qi Han.

"Meow!"

Its back arched slightly, its pupils contracted rapidly, changing from oval to thin and pointed, and its long fur stood on end, making it appear to have swelled up.

A smile appeared on Qi Han's face as he watched the kitten's fierce and aggressive posture. He suddenly increased the speed of his reach and, before the kitten could react, grabbed the soft skin on the back of its neck with lightning speed.

The kitten froze suddenly, then slumped down limply, its raised fur slowly drooping, and its pupils began to dilate.

"Meow meow meow?"

Seeing this, Qi Han slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, no matter where they are, cats can't resist this move.

Chapter 137 Little Kitten Gulu

A cat's nape is known as the "neck of destiny." If you grab this area, the cat will become as docile as if its fate has been seized. This is actually a conditioned reflex in cats.

It is said that when kittens are young, mother cats will carry their kittens by the scruff of their necks and move them quickly in case of danger. To prevent the kittens from affecting them, they will warn the kittens not to move around. Over time, this becomes a conditioned reflex.

It is said that this conditioned reflex exists in all felines, including ferocious beasts such as tigers and lions.

Of course, if any of my dear readers experience any physical abnormalities after trying this, I will not be held responsible.

Qi Han was just giving it a try. Even if cat-like soul beasts in Douluo Continent didn't have such a conditioned reflex, his soul power cultivation was still more than enough to deal with a kitten that was less than ten years old.

But the result of his attempt still delighted him.

Sure enough, a Soul Beast Cat is still just a cat.

He pulled the kitten close to him, making its eyes meet his. The kitten's expression was aggrieved yet adorable, and its timid look sent a shiver down Qi Han's spine.

Indeed, kittens and muscular men are a perfect match.

The cat was not mistreated at the auction; at least it was not emaciated or had any injuries. However, its fur was a little dull, perhaps due to poor health.

After a moment's hesitation, Qi Han gently placed the kitten on the table.

The kitten was very clever. After seeing that Qi Han had no intention of hurting it, it stopped trying to attack. It sat on the table, looking at Qi Han with a mixture of fear and curiosity.

Qi Han reached into his robes and made a gesture as if taking something from his robes. He took out a small porcelain bottle from his system space, poured out a tiny pill the size of a fingertip, placed it in his palm, and presented it to the kitten.

"Meow?"

The kitten instinctively shrank back, quickly realizing that Qi Han seemed to want it to eat the little meatball in his hand.

I cautiously approached, and the kitten's nose twitched. Soon, my eyes lit up.

The little pill had a faint, pleasant fragrance, and the kitten's instincts were stirring, telling it that this thing would be good for its health.

The young kitten, not yet wary of humans, quickly picked up the small pill, chewed it a couple of times, and swallowed it. Seemingly sensing Qi Han's kindness, it rubbed against his palm a couple of times before leaving his hand.

That adorable appearance almost melted Qi Han's heart.

Qi Han fed the kitten a pill that he had bought from the Tang Sect and hadn't finished using in the Kalai Forest. It was a pill called Peiyuan Pill, which wasn't very powerful. It was only used to slightly restore some soul power and had a little effect on strengthening the body's foundation. Its biggest feature was that it was mild and could be taken by ordinary people without any problems.

Qi Han originally planned to feed the kitten, but after thinking it over, he realized he didn't have anything suitable to feed it, so he had to find this Qi-Nourishing Pill to help it recover.

After taking one Qi-Nourishing Pill, the effect was quite noticeable. The kitten's eyes brightened, and its fur became shinier.

The little kitten had finally tasted the sweetness and took the initiative to approach Qi Han's hand, licking it in his palm.

"Want some more?"

With a hint of a smile in his eyes, Qi Han poured out another Qi-Nourishing Pill and handed it over.

Each Qi Yuan Pill costs one gold soul coin, but Qi Han showed no reluctance at the moment.

After eating three pills, the kitten stopped licking Qi Han's palm and started grooming its fur.

Qi Han tentatively reached out and touched the kitten's back. The kitten no longer resisted and instead rubbed its back against Qi Han.

Immediately afterwards, Qi Han reached out his other hand and picked up the kitten.

With its limbs off the ground, the kitten meowed a couple of times, a little uneasy, but quickly nestled into Qi Han's warm embrace. It snuggled comfortably, adjusted to a most comfortable position, and quieted down again.

Qi Han then turned to the waiter beside him and said, "Hello, please take me to the venue of the large auction now."

Although petting the cat was enjoyable, Qi Han hadn't forgotten the purpose of his visit.

"System, will the cost of buying the cat be reimbursed?"

Reimbursement is available.

"The boss is very generous. Thank you, boss."

Qi Han chuckled, picked up the cat, and followed the waiter along a winding path into the large auction house.

The main auction venue was much larger than the secondary venue of the earlier pre-auction. The combined area of ​​the three main venues was ten times the size of the secondary venue, and it was divided into two floors.

The first floor is where regular guests sit, row upon row, which is quite similar to the feeling of watching a concert, but it is more spacious, and even for regular guests, the seats are exquisite leather chairs.

The second floor consists of VIP private rooms, which are quieter and each has a dedicated waiter. The auction house also provides drinks and snacks.

Qi Han was just there to watch the excitement, so he didn't spend more money to sit in the VIP box on the second floor. After getting a new number, he randomly chose a seat with a decent view and sat down, while waiting for the grand auction to officially begin, and petted the cat with great interest.

Qi Han's cat-petting skills were all honed in his previous life. He positioned the kitten correctly and then began petting it with both hands.

The kitten wasn't very familiar with him yet, so Qi Han didn't immediately touch the kitten's sensitive areas like its belly and buttocks. Instead, he gently scratched the kitten's chin and the top of its head with both hands, and occasionally rubbed its neck.

These areas are covered with the kitten's scent glands, but they are also places that are difficult for the kitten to reach. When Qi Han scratched it, the kitten immediately closed its eyes slightly in comfort and made a soft "purring" sound.

The kitten was just born when it was discovered and was quickly sold to the Starlight Auction House. Although it was fed milk and food and did not go hungry, the kitten, who had never been petted by a mother cat before, was feeling warmth and comfort for the first time and was somewhat dazed.

It gently twitched its nose, trying to firmly remember Qi Han's scent.

That felt so good! I'll definitely go back to him next time I feel itchy!

Qi Han petted the cat while pondering.

The cat in this other world probably doesn't need vaccinations, but it still needs to be treated for parasites and fleas. I'll give it a bath after the auction and ask the system for some deworming medicine.

It seems like I've forgotten something?

Oh, right, the cat doesn't have a name yet!

What name should I choose...?

As he pondered, he subconsciously petted the cat. The kitten contentedly shook its head, guiding Qi Han's hand to the spot it wanted to scratch, and once again let out a soft purring sound.

Got it!

Qi Han's eyes lit up. "How about your name is Gulu from now on?"

"Gurgle!"

The kitten responded to Qi Han with joyful meows.

Chapter 138 Dispute at the Auction

Qi Han and Gulu played around in their seats, and soon the grand auction was about to begin.

A cloud of mist rose up, and as it dissipated, six beautiful women dressed in long dresses of different colors sat before six harps, their delicate hands gently plucking the strings to create elegant melodies.

As the song ended, a young woman in a starry-sky-colored fishtail dress walked forward. She had a smile on her face, and her delicate features were made up, making her even more beautiful.

Her long dress trailed on the ground, with nebulae falling from its hem, scattering starlight all over her, making her look absolutely stunning.

Xu Yilian is the chief auctioneer of Starlight Auction House and the daughter of Xu Changge, the person in charge of Starlight Auction House.

"Sister Yilian is so beautiful."

As Xu Yilian appeared, Xu Yiyun couldn't help but speak softly in a VIP room on the second floor.

Sitting next to her was Xu Changling, and a middle-aged man who looked very similar to Xu Changling.

"Yilian is only a few years older than you. In a few years, you won't be any worse than Yilian." Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man who looked like Xu Changling chuckled and patted Xu Yiyun's head.

Xu Changling and Xu Changge are brothers. Unlike Xu Changling, who worked tirelessly on the affairs of the empire and settled down later in life, Xu Changge settled down soon after taking over his family's Starlight Auction House. As a result, his daughter Xu Yilian is a few years older than Xu Yiyun.

Xu Yiyun stopped talking and instead looked curiously through the window of the VIP room at the guests on the first floor.

"what?"

She suddenly spotted an acquaintance she had just met that evening; to her surprise, he was there too.

...

"Boss Qi is here too?" Cao Rang glanced out the window unintentionally, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

Not long after having hotpot at Qi Han's new restaurant, Cao Rang and the others returned to their hotel and received an invitation from Starlight Auction House to attend their annual large-scale auction.