Chapter 141: Chapter 127: The cat is soft, tiny and fragrant, second bloom of the plum blossom (*´﹃`)_1 Chapter 141: Chapter 127: The cat is soft, tiny and fragrant, second bloom of the plum blossom (*´﹃`)_1 Wei’er began to panic.

This child actually mentioned her mother’s name.

Combining with her previous observations at the Mansion of the City Lord, Wei’er was now afraid that this child had some sort of connection with her mother…

It couldn’t possibly be that melodramatic, could it?

She definitely didn’t want to mysteriously gain a blood-related brother or something.

Luo Xi, on the other hand, was wondering—just how similar did Cat Cat resemble her mother?

Lena, Luweiya, and even this young City Owner had recognized at a glance the blood relationship between Wei’er and Liya.

He slightly turned, shielding Cat Cat behind him, just in case the child suddenly lashed out.

Luo Xi himself didn’t care much, but Wei’er was brought here by him.

Before he retraced his death to today, Luo Xi didn’t want to see the girl die or get hurt because of him.

However, the young City Owner made no excessive moves.

The child composed himself and said calmly, “Play with me for a while, and I will let you leave. My adoptive father will soon return. If he finds you, you will undoubtedly die.”

Having said that, the child turned and headed up the stairs, seemingly certain that they would follow.

Luo Xi looked back at Cat Cat.

Wei’er nodded slightly.

The young City Owner didn’t seem very hostile toward them.

She wouldn’t miss out on any information related to her mother.

Of course, Luo Xi was even less likely to give up.

The two of them passed by the now-standing guards, who seemed to cast a cold glance at them through their steel armor, but made no move to stop them as they ascended the stairs.

Squeak—

After the two climbed the stairs, the iron door closed behind them.

The corridor beyond the third floor was even more lavish and grand. Even the handrails were inlaid with gold and jewels. Wei’er followed Luo Xi, looking at the paintings on the walls of the corridor and speaking in a low voice as they walked:

“These are all portraits of my mother…and they are of even better quality than the ones hanging on the second floor. Why are there so many?”

Luo Xi looked at the walls of the corridor filled with portraits.

Although he couldn’t see the details of the paintings, it was clear to what extent the old City Owner was obsessed.

“Are you surprised?”

The young voice of the child came from the other side of the platform, where he stood at the stair corner waiting for them to ascend.

Luo Xi and Wei’er hesitated and stopped five steps away from the platform.

The child didn’t look back at them, instead raising his head to gaze at a portrait and murmured, “These paintings were all done by my father for a woman named Liya. I call her Aunt Liya. Not long after I was born, she gave me the name Hill under my father’s pursuit. Hill Sheffield—I quite like this name.

Wei’er’s body trembled.

Could it be?

Could this child really be her…

The young City Owner, named Hill, continued, “My mother died of illness shortly after giving birth to me. Afterwards, I heard that father always treated Aunt Liya well and wanted to pursue her. Most likely, these paintings were created during that time. But my adoptive father told me it was her who killed my father, and that even my mother’s death was due to her tampering behind the scenes”

Wei’er: “!”

Luo Xi: “…”

At first, they thought it might just be melodramatic, but the plot took a twist, turning into a tale of the enemy responsible for the father’s death coming to their doorstep.

Although Wei’er realized the situation was somewhat dire, for some reason, she felt relieved.

Luo Xi moved closer to Cat Cat, wrapping his arm around the girl’s waist without a sound. Through the white dress, he could feel just how slender Cat Cat’s waist was.

“Get ready.”

[Note: Trash Traveler, you’re taking advantage of Cat Cat again!]

Wei’er slapped Luo Xi’s hand away.

She knew Luo Xi meant to be ready to flee at a moment’s notice or to carry her to safety, but Luo Xi’s action, considering what had happened previously, always made her worry that the pervert might suddenly do something to her.

“There’s no need for you to be so tense. I don’t really believe what my adoptive father said,”

The child turned around, smiling at the two below, “Aunt Liya helped my father a lot and was quite kind to me too. I won’t believe my adoptive father’s words alone.”

Just as Luo Xi and Wei’er began to relax a little, the child added, “However, I still hope to get the real news from you. So, apologies in advance, but I will send you a gift as an apology afterward.”

In an instant, countless dazzling points of light, like waves, burst forth from the child’s eyes, and like a tidal wave crashed towards him and Wei’er.

[Ding! Traveler, you are being assaulted by the will of the Winter Divine Tree…]

[Your Intelligence is 11, judgment in progress… Judgment failed… You are about to enter a ‘hypnotized’ state.]

Hypnosis?

As Luo Xi’s consciousness was about to sink into darkness, a multicolored light appeared before his eyes, as if a book’s pages had erected themselves, blocking those surging points of light.

[Ding! Judgment successful! Traveler, you are immune to the assault of the Divine Tree’s will!]

The young City Owner let out a gasp, covering his eyes and stumbling backward, falling to the ground.

Wei’er shook her head vigorously and rubbed her eyes: “What just happened?”

Luo Xi also looked up in bewilderment.

Had something just come out to block what the young City Owner had intended to do to them?

The child forced himself up against the wall, covering one eye while looking at Luo Xi and said in a low voice, “You were actually able to block the assault of the Divine Tree’s will, causing me to suffer a backlash… Who are you?!”

Without hesitation, Luo Xi said, “Just a passing Kamen Rider.”

“Ah?”

The child was startled and took a close look at Luo Xi’s attire. Damn it, you’re not wearing a mask either, and you’re not a knight, right?

“It was my fault just now. I shouldn’t have hypnotized you. The godfather is coming back. You can come upstairs with me for now, or you can leave if you prefer. I won’t stop you.”

Hill glanced at Cat Cat beside Luo Xi, covered his eyes with one hand, and limped upstairs, gripping the handrail.

Luo Xi watched his frail figure and felt as if he had done something terrible.

Cat Cat knocked Luo Xi’s hand away from her waist and said, “Let’s go. Don’t just stand there. It’s already come to this, I won’t be able to sleep until I figure out the relationship between Mom and the Mansion of the City Lord.”

Luo Xi withdrew his hand somewhat regretfully and nodded, following her.

At least so far, this little city owner’s mood had shown no fluctuation, even after Luo Xi had suffered backlash and been injured for some unknown reason just now; he did not harbor ‘hatred’ or ‘anger’ towards him.

Wait a second, could his talent for repelling the same sex also have not been triggered?

Luo Xi furrowed his brows.

“Cat Cat, can you tell if he’s a boy or a girl?”

“Judging by his appearance, he’s definitely a boy, right?”

Wei’er asked with confusion, “What do you want to know this for?”

[Note: The damn Traveler is wondering if there’s a chance that the child is a Little Lolita.]

Get lost, damn text!

Luo Xi gazed thoughtfully at his retreating figure.

Could it be that things like Favorability and emotional values are impossible to detect when it comes to those in control of the Divine Tree?

The two followed the child up several flights of stairs, each floor seeming to be seven or eight meters in height until they finally stopped on the fifth floor.

Within the brightly lit corridor, apart from the slender figure ahead, there was no one else around—no servants or maids to be seen.

Luo Xi found it strange.

Did this little city owner not require anyone to look after him?

Hill stood outside a large door.

He turned to look at the two followers and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips. Then, he gently pushed the door open.

In an instant, a waft of fresh air blew out from the door, and newly purified Yuan Su surged into Luo Xi’s body, making him feel a wave of comfort.

[Ding! Your Happiness Level +5]

Hill, with one eye closed, waved for Luo Xi and Wei’er to come in, “Come on in. This is my bedroom. The godfather is already back. It won’t be long before he comes here. I’ve already erased the scent and traces you left behind, but if you just stand here, he’ll definitely see you.”

Luo Xi took a step forward and looked into the so-called bedroom.

“You’re telling me this is a bedroom?”

Luo Xi (⊙ˍ⊙) stared at the room that was at least half the size of a basketball court.

Mountains of various toys and supplies, and that bed—could it fit a dozen people?

Wei’er was equally astonished by the bedroom.

This one room was bigger than her entire home!

Hill suddenly raised an eyebrow, “The godfather is climbing the stairs; hide quickly!”

Luo Xi asked, “Where should we hide? Under the bed?”

“Hide by the wardrobe! The bed’s bottom is solid wood,” the child said.

Luo Xi was puzzled as to why this child wanted to help them.

Although he couldn’t feel the child’s emotional fluctuations through the text, if the child wanted to harm them, there was no need to make it so complicated.

Luo Xi grabbed the still dazed Cat Cat and darted towards the large wardrobe in the corner of the room, pulling open the doors to find it full of clothes and clutter, leaving no room to hide.

“How can we hide like this?”

Hill came over to look and frowned. He glanced around and noticed a long, rectangular storage box. His eyes lit up.

“Use that box. I remember it’s empty inside. The two of you might be able to squeeze in.”

Wei’er: “…”

Hill urged, “Hurry up! The godfather is already on the fourth floor!”

Cat Cat heaved a sigh and taking the lead, threw Luo Xi towards the box before quickly following behind.

They both crashed into the box and after a ripple of water-like waves dispersed, the box remained closed, but they had already entered.

Hill blinked, “Oh? So it’s that kind of ability? Seems fun.”

He then pressed down firmly on the box lid, sealing the gap on top.

As a result, the inside of the box plunged into complete darkness without a sliver of light.

The box was cramped because it wasn’t entirely empty; there were many items at the bottom, and it was a long, narrow box.

Therefore, the two people inside were essentially on top of each other. If not for Wei’er’s petite body, it might have been even more of a tight squeeze.

Luo Xi: “…”

The sweet scent of the girl so close by playfully made its way into his nostrils along with her hair.

And that light, soft sensation.

Why did this scene feel somewhat familiar…

[Note: Soft, tiny, fragrant Cat Cat (*´﹃`), go on and pet to your heart’s content, damn Traveler~]

Wei’er whispered in a lowered voice, “Pervert, I’m warning you, don’t move!”