Douluo Continent: Starting with a Tom Cat

"Okay, shall Tom start now?" Shen An asked, turning to the side and staring outside.

"Well, let Tom start then," Zhu Zhuqing said casually.

"Stubborn to the end, Tom is still clinging to his old ways. How could he possibly have medical skills!"

"Meow~"

After getting permission from the two, Tom quickly rummaged through bottles and jars, put brand new white gloves on his paws, and even put a medical mask on his face—yes, an N95 one.

Zhu Zhuqing felt uneasy when she saw Tom's appearance. Could Tom really know medicine?

Wait a minute!

Just as Zhu Zhuqing was about to speak, she began to believe that Tom was starting to learn medicine, and decided to let Shen An go out first.

But Tom was already in the zone, his white gloves becoming a blur in an instant. In a flash, all the bandages on Zhu Zhuqing's upper body were removed, without her even feeling a trace of pain.

No way, it really does! Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed crimson, and despair filled her eyes. She closed her eyes, refusing to look at Shen An, and prepared to bury her head in the sand.

"This is so embarrassing!"

Since being endowed with soul power by the system, Shen An's qualities in all aspects have improved slightly, including his hearing.

"Brush brush"

Shen An soon heard the rustling sound of clothes being taken off.

Shen An inexplicably recalled the abnormally large size from yesterday, and turned around to look at it as if by some strange impulse.

Good heavens!

Standing proudly, with a snowy, creamy, and fragrant aroma, I can't say more, or I won't be able to post it.

Shen An glanced at it quickly and then turned back, his body trembling slightly. It was so exciting.

No wonder Shen An is so spineless. Having lived two lives, this is the first time he's seen such a sensual scene outside of a phone screen.

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When Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes again, Tom had already wrapped all the bandages. If it weren't for Shen An's presence, Tom's technique could only be described as gentle and comforting.

Tom even tied the extra bandage with a beautiful bow.

Zhu Zhuqing bit her lip lightly, feeling her body go weak. She looked down and saw that Shen An's ears were bright red and his body was trembling slightly.

"You just now~~"

"It wasn't me, I didn't do it, don't talk nonsense!" Shen An suddenly blurted out in a fit of emotion.

Although Zhu Zhuqing didn't finish her sentence, she already knew everything from Shen An's reaction.

Shen An inwardly cursed himself for his lack of self-control, wondering why he had to turn around and take that last look.

Hmm, very white, very pink—damn! What am I thinking again?

Shen An's expression was extremely complicated, and he was having an internal struggle: should he admit it or not?

"It was my fault for looking at your body, but putting aside the facts, even if we take a step back, weren't you right? You clearly knew you had a good figure, yet you still made me stay."

The extremely dangerous idea of ​​a little fairy flashed through Shen An's mind.

Cough cough, no, that's too dangerous. As a man, I have to take responsibility.

"Um, I'm sorry, I accidentally saw it just now. I'll make it up to you later." Shen An thought for a moment and decided to face it honestly. Since he had done it, he should admit it. Why be a coward and not dare to admit it?

Zhu Zhuqing's feelings were mixed upon hearing the first part of the sentence; she felt ashamed of misunderstanding Shen An and self-deprecatingly mocked herself for making a fool of herself. But when she heard the word "compensation," all her feelings instantly transformed into an emotion called "anger."

What does he take me for?! Zhu Zhuqing thought to herself.

"No need, I asked you to stay." Zhu Zhuqing said stiffly, trying hard to hide her emotions.

Just then, Tom's stomach suddenly rumbled, breaking the deadlock. Shen An felt as if he had seen a savior.

"Why don't we get something to eat? None of us have had a drop of water since yesterday."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded coldly, preparing to retrieve her soul tool, the small pink bag. However, when she injected her soul power into it, she found it to be empty, which puzzled her.

"Ok?"

Shen An pointed a pile of miscellaneous items to the side, feeling embarrassed, and said, "Tom wanted to clean your wounds yesterday, but there was no water around, so I took it upon myself to open your soul tool. I've never used this thing before, so I accidentally took them all out."

Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. He did this to save me. It's just a soul tool, right? There's nothing important inside. Let him look, it's no big deal—" my foot!

"My underwear is still inside, it's so private!!!"

Zhu Zhuqing's breathing was rapid, her chest heaving violently, and she was extremely agitated. "How can a girl just look at her things like that?! And couldn't you put them back after taking them out? Why did you have to let me know, you bastard!"

Zhu Zhuqing didn't know what social death was, but everything that happened today made her wish she could disappear into the ground and never face Shen An again.

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After resting for a while, the two people and the cat fed themselves and started their journey again. Although Zhu Zhuqing's injuries had not fully healed, they no longer prevented her from walking normally.

After all, being in the wilderness is ultimately unsafe, and food and water are limited; once they run out, replenishing them will be a hassle.

Shen An didn't know whether to marvel at Tom's superb medical skills or at the amazing recovery ability of the Soul Masters in Douluo Continent.

As she was leaving, Zhu Zhuqing said, "My name is Zhu Zhuqing." Then she walked forward without looking back.

Shen An smiled slightly after hearing this. It wasn't as cold as described in the original work. It was quite approachable. They had become friends. Shen An then followed with Tom.

"Where are you going, Xiao Zhu?" Shen An asked as they walked.

"Little Zhu?"

Upon hearing those two words, Zhu Zhuqing's forehead veins bulged. "Are we that familiar?"

Zhu Zhuqing, who was used to being alone, was not used to this intimate way of addressing her.

But he still spoke up: "Soto City."

"What a coincidence! I'm also going to Soto City. Let's go together. It'll be good to have company along the way," Shen An said with a smile. Where they were going was not important to Shen An at all; this was just an excuse.

Zhu Zhuqing ignored her and continued walking.

Okay, Shen An takes back what she said about not being that cold. She'll just ignore her and follow along.

The two people and the cat continued their journey, and two more days passed. During this time, Tom was responsible for scouting the way and finding a safe place to stay temporarily. However, the closer they got to Soto City, the safer the environment became.

After all, Soto City is a human city, and the powerful soul beasts around it have long been wiped out. Encountering a pack of wolves is an exception.

Although Zhu Zhuqing rarely spoke along the way, she would still give Tom the food and water from her soul tool. Yes, only Tom. Although the amount she gave was large enough for two people, she never handed it directly to Shen An.

Shen An felt like he was being kept by Tom. Was Tom the main character, and he was just the pet?

As Shen An walked through the dense forest, he gazed at the towering city in the distance. Was this Soto City? The place where the protagonists' dreams began in the original story.

However, the legend of Shen himself will be born from this, Shen An said with boundless pride.

Chapter 10 Evolve! My Martial Soul!

Soto City truly lives up to its reputation as a major city. Although it was still morning, it already displayed a bustling scene, though most pedestrians seemed to be in a hurry.

Just like the big cities of my previous life, the pace of life is fast.

After entering the city, Zhu Zhuqing said, "We have arrived at Soto City. Let's meet again here."

Over the past few days, Zhu Zhuqing has gained some understanding of Shen An; he's just a Soul Warrior with a Soul Power Level Nine.

Although they had fought side by side, having him by his side would only do him harm.

"If Tom needs anything, he can come to Shrek Academy to find me. I'll become a student there."

Before Shen An could reply, Zhu Zhuqing spoke again, then vanished from Shen An's sight in a flash.

Meow~!

Tom looked at Shen An with disappointment and gestured incessantly in front of him. Shen An looked over in confusion, genuinely unsure of what Tom's actions meant this time.

"Oh my god, how come such a beautiful girl is so cute? If you don't know how to make mud, how can I flirt with girls?"

Holy crap, Tom's accent was so strong, it completely stunned Shen An.

I never expected to hear this familiar accent in this foreign land.

Shen An recalled watching a Sichuan dialect version of Tom and Jerry, so it's not surprising that Tom would do it, right?

However, it seems that Tom really likes Zhu Zhuqing, otherwise he wouldn't have gotten so anxious about Shen An's lack of action that he even started speaking human language.

But the fact that a cat was going to teach him how to flirt with girls made Shen An feel a little embarrassed.

Shen An blushed and was about to retort, but then she remembered that Tom was a master at flirting with girls in the cat world, while she herself had never experienced the bitterness of love.

Thinking of this, Shen An couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Tom was much better than him, and he couldn't refute it.

"Why don't we try some of the local food?" Shen An suggested, interrupting.

Upon hearing about food, Tom instantly forgot everything else, his eyes widened, and he nodded rapidly.

Looking at Tom's expression, Shen An chuckled to himself, "A little kitten, easy to handle."

Shen An led Tom around Soto City. Most of the shops in the city had already opened, and Shen An and Tom shopped along the way.

When buying the first specialty drink, Shen An took out a gold soul coin, which put the shopkeeper in a difficult position. It took him a while to count the change and give it to Shen An.

Shen An naturally understood the principle of not flaunting wealth, but there was nothing he could do, as the system only gave him gold soul coins.

In the Douluo Continent, one gold soul coin is enough to cover the living expenses of a family of three for a month, demonstrating its considerable purchasing power.

However, Shen An had specifically chosen a shop with few people, and with Tom by his side, he wasn't too worried.

It must be said that Tom's gun gave Shen An an unparalleled sense of security.

Shen An spent less than two gold soul coins eating with Tom from morning till afternoon, and also bought himself a few outfits.

I originally wanted to buy some for Tom too, but Tom said he didn't need any. What does a cat need clothes for?

Finally, Shen An booked a high-end hotel with Tom for the time being, and planned to look for a house later.

Damn it, I spent less than two gold coins eating, drinking and having fun all day, but a night at a high-end hotel costs three gold coins.

This made Shen An realize just how vast the gap in consumption levels was across the Douluo Continent.

If he remembered correctly, once you become a Soul Master, you can collect gold coins from the Spirit Hall every month without doing anything, while ordinary people can only earn a pittance with their own hard work.

After putting the food and drinks they bought in the room, Shen An and Tom went straight to the bathroom.

I have to say, high-end hotels are really different. The bathroom is huge, and there's even a super big bathtub that can easily accommodate two people taking a bath at the same time.

Shen An didn't stand on ceremony; he took off his clothes and jumped into the bathtub filled with hot water.

Mmm, that feels good!

These past few days in the wild, Shen An hasn't even washed his face, let alone taken a bath. You see, everything belongs to Zhu Zhuqing, so he has to be very careful with what he uses. He's lucky if he can even get some water to drink.

To be honest, Douluo Continent is truly a magical place.

For example, the world setting is similar to a combination of ancient China and ancient West.

However, they are not lagging behind in terms of daily life, with shower gel and shampoo readily available, not to mention the magical soul guide device.

After running the hot water for fifteen minutes, Shen An added Tom's shower gel and shampoo to his own body in less than ten minutes.

Yeah, that's a really manly speed.

While Shen An was still drying himself with a towel, Tom simply shook his body, and his fur, which had been wet from absorbing water, instantly became clean and new again.

Shen An was already used to it. He would accept whatever magical things Tang Tiandi did. It was just that his hair dried instantly, nothing serious.

After wiping himself clean, Shen An looked at himself in the mirror and thought, "Hmm, handsome."

Although the wind and sun in the wild these days have made him look a little rough, it still can't hide his natural features.

As Shen An lay on the soft bed in the hotel, petting the cat while pondering his future plans, the system panel unfolded before his eyes.

System Host: Shen An [Soul Power Level 9]

Your starting companion is Talking Tom (a magical cat).

Martial Soul [Sword Grass] (Super Martial Soul), young man, have you ever heard that even a single blade of grass can slay all the powerful enemies in the world?

Fame Value [1] (The increase in fame is related to factors such as player popularity, exposure, achievements, respect, trust, and reputation)

[995 Gold Soul Coins] [One Martial Soul Trait Evolution Origin] [Balenciaga Letter Stockings]

These are all the assets of Shen'an's entire department.