High School of Demon Hunting
Chapter 144 - 144 68 The Cat's Owner_1

144: Chapter 68: The Cat’s Owner_1 144: Chapter 68: The Cat’s Owner_1 Today, Jiang Yu did not wear a fancy robe, but like Zheng Qing, wore the deep red gown of Jiuyou Academy.

However, compared to Zheng Qing’s plain and normal dress, she has incorporated several minor changes to the gown.

For instance, she used a wide belt in lieu of a standard three-finger-wide belt, accentuating her attractive figure.

Also, she tied a thin black ribbon around her neck and decorated it with a bow.

The black ribbon casually draped down her chest, contrasting with the wide belt, instantly transforming the otherwise dull red gown into a fashionably chic piece.

This greatly surprised Zheng Qing.

Because this is not typical attire for a traditional wizard from a prestigious family background.

Although his interactions have been limited, based on his understanding over time, he learned about Jiang Yu’s background from various sources.

The Jiang family from Zhongshan is a witch family reputable as the Qingqiu Su Family and the Metropolitan Blair Family.

In these ancient families with rich history, they always abide by the teachings of honour.

As the great Wizard Dan Qiu Zi said:

“Time may rob you of life, destroy your looks, deplete your wealth.

But it’s powerless against your honour.

History may forget countless lives, but it always remembers luminous names like Emperor Yinghuo, Dragon Slayer Augustus.”

Jiang Yu was born into such a family.

In Zheng Qing’s view, young people from this type of family should be polite, strictly abide by the various rules and regulations of the wizard world, and never overstep boundaries.

This relates not only to their reputation but more importantly to their family honour.

“What do you think?

Is it pretty?” Apparently noticing Zheng Qing scrutinizing her, Jiang Yu raised her chin slightly, making her fair neck look even longer.

The contrast between the black ribbon and her fair skin was very noticeable, causing Zheng Qing to sheepishly divert his gaze.

“Won’t this be a problem?” Zheng Qing, unable to resist asking: “Won’t dressing like this contradict the standards of your prestigious families?”

“Standards?” Jiang Yu scoffed: “If I listened to those old fossils, I would be holed up in the Alpha castle obediently…so, you’re a bit surprised?”

“Indeed, I am.” Zheng Qing honestly admitted: “Normally in class, you come across as very…graceful.”

“I am still very graceful.” Jiang Yu, with utmost seriousness, folded her hands in front of her without showing her teeth while she smiled.

Zheng Qing touched his nose, feeling slightly awkward.

He couldn’t help but look around: “Where’s Li Neng?

Your teddy bear…didn’t you bring him today?”

“Why would I bring him?” Jiang Yu looked at him strangely: “Li Neng is taking care of Meng Meng.

A doctor was sent to check on her yesterday.

She needs to rest for a few days…

But this won’t affect her normal classes, she just can’t be severely stimulated.”

As Zheng Qing enviously listened to her mention of her private doctor in a casual manner, he couldn’t help but feel like he was a few centimeters shorter.

Although, in fact, he was indeed a tad shorter than Jiang Yu.

“What’s in your bag?” He asked, trying to change the subject: “It smells good…

Is it fish-flavored?

Also, I smell milk?”

“Were you born in the year of the dog?” Jiang Yu’s eyebrows curved in amusement, and she smirked: “You could even smell that!”

“I was born a foodie.” Zheng Qing didn’t feel awkward at all, instead, he proudly patted his chest: “The world is big, but food is the biggest.

It’s a common attribute of all organisms…

Aren’t you going to give me a taste?”

Jiang Yu waved her hand apologetically: “This isn’t for you…it’s for a cat.”

Zheng Qing immediately remembered the dead cat in front of the rockery, and his mood plummeted again.

“Don’t be so fragile.” Jiang Yu mistook his discouragement as disappointment for not getting the food, and comfortingly patted his shoulder: “When Meng Meng gets a little better in a few days, I will take you guys to the pedestrian street for a big meal.

It’s a must, no excuses.”

Zheng Qing forced a smile, then glanced at the bag she was carrying: “You also keep cats?”

“No.” Jiang Yu showed a regretful expression: “I like cats and want to raise but my Home Mercy is allergic to cats, so we can’t.

These snacks are for a kitten around here, its parents are missing, the kitten has not been weaned yet, so I secretly raise it…”

“The cat that you mentioned, what color is it?” A bad feeling surged from the bottom of Zheng Qing’s heart.

“White, short-haired, it has a pair of lovely eyes.” Jiang Yu excitedly fetched a small porcelain dish from the bag, placed it on the stone table in front of the library’s entrance, then placed a few blocks of what looked like cheese inside: “Later, I’ll let you touch it…

It’s very timid and won’t let strangers touch it.

But it listens to me more.”

Zheng Qing looked at her, hesitating whether to tell her about a somewhat horrifying reality.

“Where is the little guy?” Jiang Yu set up the food, stood up, anxiously checked the time, then looked pleadingly at Zheng Qing: “Just a few more minutes, after feeding it, we could go.

Normally, it would be waiting for me here…

Is your elf alright?”

“It’s fine, it’s fine.” Zheng Qing forced a smile and waved his hand.

“Did you drink too much yesterday?

Because you seem a little pale.” Jiang Yu hesitated for a moment: “How about sending your elf first?”

“No rush, no rush, we could wait a little longer.” Zheng Qing hesitated, trying to find the right opportunity.

But there was no room for maneuver in the end.

“Yesterday, there were fireworks by Lin Zhong Lake, did you see them?” He gritted his teeth, trying to slowly reveal the facts.

“I saw them.” Jiang Yu excitedly fiddled with the treats for the kitten, without lifting her head: “Meng Meng saw them when she woke up…

If I didn’t stop her, she would definitely have rushed over to watch.

Did you see them?”

She lifted her head, looking at Zheng Qing curiously.

Next, she saw the heavy look on Zheng Qing’s face.

“What happened?” She shrugged off her smile and asked doubtfully.

“Hm.” Zheng Qing cleared his throat, feeling a lump in his throat: “A murder occurred near the lake yesterday.

A white kitten died.

Its body is still up on the rockery there.”

After saying that, he looked nervously at the beauty in front of him, afraid that she would react violently.

Jiang Yu lowered her head, silently adjusting the small dish.

After a long while, she asked in a low voice: “Who did it?”

“I don’t know.” Zheng Qing braced himself, carefully answering: “The school hasn’t collected its body yet.”

“Take me to see.”

Zheng Qing hesitated for a moment.

Jiang Yu pursed her lips, giving him a simultaneous glance.

“The crime scene is a little grisly, be prepared.” Zheng Qing broached the subject hesitantly: “The kitten’s eyes were gouged out.”

Jiang Yu deliberately pursed her lips, nodded, and didn’t say a word.