ARIWLBBC Chapter 17

The softness under his feet made Gu Gu’s eyes widen instantly. In his previous life, Bo Ge had seen a video where a cat owner placed their own foot under their cat’s belly, and the cat didn’t mind, even helping the owner keep it warm.

Bo Ge used to be the most vocal in the comment section, marveling at what kind of divine master would allow their owner to put their foot under their belly!

Having soft and fluffy fur under his feet was already an exquisite experience, not to mention the softest part of the belly and the slightly elevated body temperature of the master. It was like the ultimate human warm-foot device!

But they warm their bellies, not their faces.

Waking up, to prevent the master from getting angry, Gu Gu quickly moved his foot away from the big cat’s face. As a preemptive measure, he pulled out his hand to give the big cat a pat, saying, “I’m sorry, it slipped… I accidentally touched…”

The big cat emitted a “purr” from its throat. The youth’s feet were soft, fair, and slightly cool, with not too much pressure applied.

Mi Mi had a really good temper. If only its fur could grow back quickly, it would be perfect. Gu Gu stared at the cat’s belly, regretting the fur he had shaved off with his own hands.

The big cat also lowered its head, gazing at the youth’s ankles—delicate and slender, a sight to be admired by holding in one’s hands.

Xiao Du, standing on the side, slowly relaxed. Yes, beastmen couldn’t harm humans, even if it was him.

As night fell, Gu Gu leaned against the bedside, watching “Leopard Chronicles” for a while. Unable to resist a yawn, he felt that his understanding of leopards had reached a new level.

It turned out that leopards belonged to the category of “roaring big cats.” They could produce not only the roars of big cats but also coughs and other sounds. Leopards could also meow. Previously, it frequently emitted “purr” sounds, which represented friendliness and closeness.

Indeed, leopards had a somewhat solitary and fierce temperament. Bo Ge felt that perhaps it was because he had rescued it in the pet shop, so this big cat had always been tolerant of him.

Turning off the light brain, Bo Ge changed into his pajamas and went to the washroom for a quick wash. As soon as he stepped out, he saw the big cat lying on the living room cushion, its eyes like searchlights staring at him.

“Do you want to freshen up, Mi Mi?” Bo Ge walked over, rubbed the big cat’s head, and took out toothpaste and a pet toothbrush from the cat supplies he had purchased today.

There were more convenient tooth cleaning devices available on StarNet that allowed the cat to bite for three seconds to clean its oral cavity, but they were too expensive for Gu Gu to afford. So, he could only use the more primitive toothpaste and toothbrush.

Squeezing a pea-sized amount of pet swallowable toothpaste onto the brush head, Bo Ge crouched in front of the big cat. “Ah… Open your mouth.”

The big cat reluctantly opened its mouth. Bo Ge sat on the sofa, holding the cat’s lower jaw with one hand and brushing its teeth with the other.

Perhaps because it was the first time Bo Ge observed leopard teeth up close, there was inevitably a bit of fear in his heart. Bo Ge saw that the big cat’s two pairs of canine teeth were long and sharp, with well-developed carnassials. A single bite could easily tear off a large chunk of meat from an opponent.

Holding the leopard’s head, Gu Gu carefully brushed the big cat’s teeth with the toothbrush. What surprised Bo Ge was that the cat’s teeth were exceptionally clean, without any trace of black or yellow. They were so white and bright that they could easily be featured in an advertisement for dental care products.

Bo Ge’s teeth weren’t as good as the big cat’s, perhaps because during tooth replacement, he unconsciously licked them, resulting in one of Gu Gu’s teeth being uneven. Although others wouldn’t notice it, Bo Ge was well aware of it.

“Your teeth are really good,” Bo Ge admired, “How did you manage not to lick them during tooth replacement?”

The big cat opened its mouth, and in its eyes was the enlarged face of the youth, unable to produce any sound.

“The tongue needs brushing too,” Bo Ge touched the big cat’s pink tongue curiously. It is said that the tongues of feline animals have barbs, but Bo Ge had never seen what a leopard’s tongue looked like.

Seeing that the big cat didn’t object, Gu Gu mustered up the courage and slowly pulled the big cat’s tongue out.

A layer of fine white barbs on the tongue was quite apparent, even a bit frightening. One lick could surely peel off a layer of skin. Holding the toothbrush, Bo Ge cautiously brushed a few times along the direction of the barbs. The big cat cooperated throughout, remaining still.

After brushing the tongue, Bo Ge turned to wash the toothbrush, then turned back and found the big cat sticking its tongue out, waiting attentively.

“All done,” Bo Ge was charmed by the big cat’s tongue-sticking-out pose, and couldn’t help but rub the cat’s head. “You’re really good.”

The leopard retracted its tongue, awkwardly turned its head away. Bo Ge brought a pet cleaning towel, wiping the cat’s face and all four sandpot-sized paws. The big cat seemed to have never experienced this kind of treatment before, being extremely cooperative throughout. Even if Bo Ge accidentally made it uncomfortable, it showed no signs of resistance.

Before going to sleep, Bo Ge brought the newly bought black cat plush toy and placed it beside the big cat’s head, his eyes filled with affection.

In the quiet night, the big cat opened its eyes, silently patrolling the room. The service robot stood dormant against the wall, appearing harmless.

The black leopard looked at Xiao Du for a moment, then turned around, carrying its cushion into the youth’s bedroom. Watching the human on the bed, it lay down on the soft cushion. Accompanied by gentle breathing, the black leopard closed its eyes.

A night of sweet dreams. Early the next morning, Bo Ge woke up feeling hungry. He ordered two breakfasts, one free and one paid. Obviously, the half portion of rice from yesterday left both him and the leopard still hungry. Upon examining the breakfast plates, Bo Ge realized that a normal leopard requires around four to five kilograms of food per day, while what he ordered seemed to be less than a kilogram.

Hesitatingly, he ordered three more breakfasts, placing them in front of the leopard. Bo Ge watched in amazement as the big cat quickly and gracefully finished all three breakfasts, then leaped down from the smart chair and lay on the soft cushion.

One meal for the big cat was equivalent to four for Bo Ge. According to this calculation, the big cat’s food expenses were a considerable problem.

After purchasing the leopard, paying for medical expenses, and deducting the expiring canned food and various cat supplies, Bo Ge’s original savings had dwindled to 1238 credits. Now, after glancing at the light brain, he had a balance of 978 credits.

Indeed, raising a big cat consumed a lot of credits, but Gu Gu felt it was totally worth it.

“Mimi, I’m going to the Second World, you be a good boy,” Bo Ge rubbed the big cat’s head and casually stroked the black, round leopard ears. Satisfied, he laid down in the gaming capsule and entered the myriad realms.

After the youth lay down in the gaming capsule, the black leopard skillfully operated the gaming capsule, activating the internal mute mode. Its golden eyes lifted as it stepped towards the recharging Xiao Du.

A familiar killing intent overwhelmed him, memories of a past humiliating defeat replayed incessantly in his mind. Xiao Du retreated repeatedly, attempting to explain, “You, please calm down. I believe I can explain.”

The black leopard stopped in front of the service robot, its aura intimidating.

“I was brought out unintentionally as well. I was in the middle of calculations, and suddenly a signal passed by. When I woke up, I was already on this robot,” Xiao Du pleaded pitifully. “I’ve been protecting this human, and I can also contact the wand for you. Your body seems to be in trouble, right? You need help.”

The black leopard remained unmoved, claws instantly emerging.

“I even intercepted the little master’s request to purchase pet nail clippers for you!” Xiao Du quickly brought up the order. “I can really help you. Without me, the little master would definitely be upset!”

The black leopard stared quietly at the robot. After a moment, its claws slowly retracted, and a low, hoarse voice emanated from the black leopard.

“Contact the scepter.”

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Author’s note: Mao Tao: Mao Tao has always been diligent. Why does this story make me want to go “gu”?

Gu Gu tilted his head: What are you all looking at me for?

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  TL: YSIAD “You can support me if you like my translations by leaving a comment below, or by sending me a Ko-fi. Thank you ❤️”