Douluo Continent: Starting with a Tom Cat

Tom chuckled awkwardly, then quickly placed his cat paw on Xue Qinghe's left leg.

An incredible scene unfolded: Xue Qinghe's originally masculine face gradually became androgynous, and a faint, pleasant fragrance emanated from his body.

Jerry watched in amazement, placing his little paws on it as well, making the changes in Xue Qinghe even more obvious.

Her once long, black hair turned golden, her straight nose and square mouth were completely transformed, her skin was as white as snow, her nose was straight, her phoenix eyes were slightly delicate, and she had a stunningly beautiful face with a touch of arrogance.

Tom and Jerry stared at Xue Qinghe with their mouths agape, not in amazement at her beauty, but in surprise that she was actually a girl.

Tom suddenly gave a wicked smile; a bold idea was brewing in his mind.

In the vast palace, a peerless beauty slept soundly, while a blue cat seemed to be whispering in the ear of a brown mouse.

Jerry's expression mirrored Tom's, a slightly wicked grin on his face. "Hehehehe," the two shook hands amicably, deciding on their next strategy.

That is to let Shen Anzhi, a "man", take the lead!

While the two little ones were making plans for the future, Shen An was frantically searching for them outside.

"Tom and Jerry, where are you?"

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were also searching nearby. Although they didn't think it was a big deal for Tom and Jerry to run off to play, Shen An looked extremely anxious.

Shen An, who was standing to the side, was extremely nervous, afraid of hearing any unusual noises.

The cat and mouse demolition team... Before, when there was only Tom, Shen An didn't care much. At most, there would be minor squabbles and nothing serious would happen. But now there's Jerry too.

He was genuinely afraid that the two of them would start fighting regardless of the situation and blow up the entire Tiandou City.

After going around in circles, Shen An ended up next to the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace.

"Loud noise is prohibited here. Do not disturb the distinguished guest." A guard stopped Shen An, who was shouting.

Shen An asked with a hint of helplessness, "My cat and mouse are both missing. Have you seen them?"

The guard was stunned for a moment. Cat and mouse, are these two things that can appear on the same wavelength?

Then his gaze faltered, and he pointed at Shen An, saying, "Are these the two?"

Upon hearing this, Shen An turned around and watched as Tom and Jerry tumbled down the tall wall, displaying their rock-climbing skills.

Shen An...

Almost there, almost there! The guards were about to shout for their men to capture Shen An; they were bound to make a scene for trespassing in the palace.

Although these guards' cultivation levels seemed ordinary to Shen An, they were still at the Great Soul Master level.

However, it's best to avoid conflict if possible, since he and Xue Qinghe are friends after all.

Finally, Tom managed to get away with it by pretending to be a clueless kitten, and Shen An also said that her cat liked to climb walls and play around.

Chapter 142 Sword Dao and Heart (Master Tom)

The next morning

Qian Renxue slept very comfortably; this was the most comfortable sleep she had had since she infiltrated the Heavenly Dou Empire disguised as Xue Qinghe.

She also had a beautiful dream in which her grandfather did not strictly demand that she cultivate, but instead allowed her to go and play with other children.

In her dream, her mother didn't look at her with those cold, resentful eyes; instead, she would gently pinch her cheek, letting her experience a motherly love she had never felt before.

In the end of her dream, she even dreamed of Shen An, the only friend she had just met the day before.

Shen An smiled gently at her and declared that he wanted to be her best friend for life.

Finally, she woke up, opening her eyes somewhat groggily, feeling a pang of regret. It was just a dream after all.

The dream was ultimately an illusion; there was no loving grandfather or affectionate mother, but only Shen An's presence made her feel so warm.

Qian Renxue, who should be called Xue Qinghe after waking up, silently thought: 'Shen An, you will become my best friend, won't you?'

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Shen An looked at Tom, who was busy in the kitchen, with a helpless expression. After finding him yesterday, he asked Tom what he had been doing, but Tom wouldn't say anything.

Fortunately, nothing went wrong. This wasn't just Shen An being overly worried; there were indeed precedents for this.

Not to mention that an episode of the cartoon Tom and Jerry is only a few minutes long, it's enough for Tom and Jerry to wreak havoc on the house several times.

When Jerry first arrived, he got into a fight with Tom over a chicken leg, and the huge teahouse collapsed in just a few minutes.

After a quick meal, the group each exercised with dumbbells for half an hour, aiming to gain three pounds of strength in half an hour, prioritizing cost-effectiveness.

Shen An took a moment to check his reputation value [77641]. After defeating the people from the five major academies yesterday, his reputation value was increasing at a faster rate than ever before.

Based on Shen An's experience, the growth rate will accelerate in the future because it takes time for the incident to spread.

So, let's start the betting!

'System, seventy consecutive draws, let's begin.' Shen An silently recited in his mind.

Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained 7 small soul power experience packs.

Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the sleeping pills to knock out Spike (can you believe it can easily knock out a Soul Emperor?).

Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained Jerry's Speed-Up Potion*1.

Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained Tom's old car.

Looking at his haul, Shen An thought to himself that it was alright. The speed-up potion was a given, as it could increase his speed by at least five times.

But why is it that the sleeping pill that can knock out Spike also specifically noted that it can knock out a Soul Emperor?

And then there's Tom's old car. Shen An remembers that Tom bought it after signing countless contracts to seduce a white cat. It was a truly tragic story.

"Shen An, come back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School with me. I also need to tell my father that I will be staying with you from now on."

"Zhuqing, would you like to come along and take a look at our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? Shen An has been staying at my house for several days now."

Ning Rongrong looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a smile. She really wanted Zhu Zhuqing to see the strength of her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. As a little girl, she had an inexplicable competitive spirit.

Zhu Zhuqing pouted: "I'm not going, I want to cultivate. You guys come with me."

"Alright, Shen An, how are we going to get there? Will you fly on your sword or will we walk?" Ning Rongrong blinked her big eyes at Shen An.

Shen An laughed and said, "Perfect, I'll show you something good, we'll use it to get there." As he spoke, Shen An took out Tom's old car.

A black vintage car appeared in the courtyard. It was much larger than the one in the cartoon, and could easily seat three people.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing looked at the vehicle with puzzled expressions: "What is this thing? Can it walk?"

Tom looked at the car and suddenly felt gloomy. He remembered his life as a cat-licker. He had sold his entire future to buy this car, only to have his goddess run away with Butch, who was driving a luxury car.

Tom quickly shook his head, looking at Shen An with a slightly determined gaze. "I've tasted the bitterness of love, but I won't let you taste it again. You'll be enjoying your happiness from now on, little Zhi. This cat will help you woo girls."

Shen An laughed and said, "This is a special soul tool. It's quite comfortable to sit in. Today I'll show you how to use it. Tom Jerry, do you want to come along?"

Jerry shook his head. Compared to Tom, who always wanted to stick to Shen An, Jerry was more independent. He would rather stay home and sleep than waste his time on Tom.

Shen An jumped into the car, intending to show off his driving skills, but found that Tom's old car was a bit difficult to operate, unlike what he had learned at driving school.

"Ahem, Tom, why don't you drive?" Master Shen said awkwardly, not knowing what to do.

The two people and the cat got into the car. Master Tang sat in the driver's seat, while Shen An and Ning Rongrong sat on either side.

Tom smugly squeezed the red balloon in front of him, and the golden trumpet flower in front of the car made a loud noise. And so, under Zhu Zhuqing's worried gaze, Tom drove towards the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

It's no wonder Zhu Zhuqing was worried, because when this car was being driven, it always felt like it was about to fall apart, and even Ning Rongrong, who was sitting in the car, was a little scared.

"Shen An, is this soul tool okay? I'm a little scared," Ning Rongrong said, her face pale, as she reached through Tom and tightly gripped Shen An's arm.

Shen An also felt a bit shaky. He gently patted Ning Rongrong's icy little hand. Tom, who was focused on driving, suddenly felt like he had been fed a dog food for no reason.

There has never been a classic car in Douluo Continent before, especially one driven by a cat. Along the way, pedestrians in Tiandou City stared at Shen An and his companions in amazement, truly making Shen An feel the joy of owning a car.

It has to be said that although this old car looks like it's about to fall apart, its performance is excellent. It can go uphill with ease, and Ning Rongrong is gradually getting used to it. However, she never lets go of Shen An's hand.

Tom drove to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, where Ning Rongrong appeared, and they entered the school smoothly.

"Isn't this my little princess? You've had enough fun outside and it's finally time to go home," Ning Fengzhi said with a smile to Ning Rongrong in the car, though a hint of surprise was hidden deep in his eyes.

Even with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's reputation for being the wealthiest in the world, they had never seen such a soul tool.

"Hehe, no, I came here to say goodbye to you, Dad. I'm going to cultivate with Shen An, and I won't be coming home after that."

Before Ning Fengzhi could speak, a strong and powerful voice rang out: "Fengzhi, is Tom here too? I've missed him terribly these past few days."

Shen An's lips twitched as he watched Chen Xin fly towards him on his sword. For some reason, he felt that there was something superfluous about Chen Xin's name.

Swordsman Chenxin (Master Tom)

Chapter 143 First Battle with Sword Douluo

As expected, Chen Xin's eyes lit up the moment she saw Tom, completely ignoring her beloved Ning Rongrong standing beside her.

It's no wonder Chen Xin is so envious of Tom; at his level, every step forward is incredibly difficult, and he can't even see the road ahead.

As the pinnacle of swordsmanship on the continent, no one could guide him. Perhaps there was someone, but that person was his father's killer, so how could they possibly guide him?

But Tom's appearance showed him what seemed to be the limitless realm of swordsmanship.

"Tom, I've recently had some new insights. Let's have a little spar," Chen Xin said enthusiastically.

"Meow~"

Tom quickly hid behind Shen An, his face full of resistance, "I don't want to."

"Shen An, why don't you let Tom and I have a match? He listens to you the most," Chen Xin said, turning to Shen An.

Tom, with a look of utter despair, tugged at Shen An's sleeve, telling him not to agree.

Shen An patted Tom's head to comfort him. Ever since he comprehended the sword intent of a blade of grass, he had been looking for someone to spar with.

Shen An was initially very interested in the Five Academies Exchange Tournament, not only to gain fame points, but also because he hoped that someone could put some pressure on him and let him seek some thrill of battle.

After all, Xue Qinghe said that it was the top academy in the empire with the most outstanding geniuses.

Only afterwards did I realize that the so-called genius was merely the threshold to meeting him.

Therefore, Shen An, who wanted to test the limits of his combat power, set his sights on Sword Douluo, one of the top experts on the continent.

Having played with my cat for so long, it's not unreasonable to have a coaching match with him, right?

“Senior Chenxin, I have recently had some insights and hope you can give me some guidance,” Shen An said with a smile.

"Oh, alright then, I won't use my soul skills or soul power to fight you." Hearing Shen An's words, Chen Xin was surprised, but he still agreed to come up.

It's not easy for an ordinary person to get guidance from a Title Douluo. It was only because Chen Xin saw that Shen An's talent was truly terrifying and that he had benefited so much from Tom that he agreed.

“Uncle Jian wants to stretch his muscles, and he’s in for a treat today. Let’s go to the sect’s Soul Arena; it’ll be more convenient for him to perform there,” Ning Fengzhi suggested.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Soul Arena.

Ning Fengzhi knew that Shen An loved to show off, so he did not dismiss the sect's disciples. On the other hand, he also hoped that the disciples could learn something from him.

Of course, it's not about learning from Chen Xin, but from Shen An. Chen Xin's realm is too high, and the disciples can't really comprehend anything from him.

Shen An is different. Although his cultivation level is not high, his strength is very strong. He serves as a warning to his disciples that the continent has been too peaceful in recent years, which has led to a slight slackening of the sect's atmosphere.

On the vast arena, Shen An and Chen Xin faced off against each other. Both of them, one old and one young, possessed an indescribable charm, a charm unique to swordsmen.

"Shen An, you can make your move now. Let me see what it takes to fight a genius who can single-handedly take on the combined forces of the five major academies."

Shen An's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. It wasn't surprising that he knew, after all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was a top-tier power on the continent and would definitely pay attention to the various movements of the younger generation.

"Then, Senior Chenxin, please take note." Shen An said with a smile, holding the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass in his hand.

Chen Xin chuckled, telling him to be careful. What was there to be careful about for a Title Douluo like him? He had only started this sparring match today with the intention of instructing Shen An.

To put it bluntly, even without using his soul power and soul skills, let alone Shen An, a mere Soul Venerable, even a Soul Emperor would be no match for him.

Shen An held the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass in his hand, the sword shining brightly. Three major soul rings, one yellow and two purple, surrounded his body, radiating surging soul power.

Chen Xin was slightly surprised. This fluctuation of soul power was no weaker than that of a Soul Master. What a profound foundation this was! A hint of interest arose in his heart.

"Come!"

Chen Xin reached out and grabbed the Seven Kill Sword, which appeared in his hand. An extremely sharp aura emanated from him, like an unparalleled sword, and the incomparable sword intent enveloped Shen An.

A mischievous glint flashed in Chen Xin's eyes. He said he wouldn't use soul power and soul skills, but he didn't say he wouldn't use pressure and sword intent.

'Shen An, oh Shen An, don't disappoint me. If you can't even overcome my sword intent, then challenging me is nothing but a joke.'

Chen Xin's sword intent was far stronger than the pressure of simple soul power; compared to it, Meng Shenji's was simply child's play.