Chapter 24: The second member of the Meow Meow team, the fat orange cat

How powerful and pure must the crystal core of such a terrifying monster be?

If I could hunt it down and get its crystal core,

After absorbing it, what kind of terrifying power and ability will one gain?

Mind control? Terminal speed?

Or is it the terrifying cutting power that ignores defense?

This thought is like the devil's temptation,

Although she is still far from being a match for that monster,

But what about the future?

As long as you keep getting stronger and keep hunting for crystal cores, you will be able to kill it one day.

Bai Li's gaze turned to the direction where the gray shadow disappeared, as if that place had become the peak she must conquer in the future.

Bai Li looked at the trembling calico cat in front of her, munching on the dried fish.

The chill in my heart caused by witnessing the terrifying hunter was gradually replaced by a stronger sense of urgency.

Become stronger!

Must become stronger faster!

Finding water (for daily drinking, making milk powder, cleaning, and storage) and more supplies remains a top priority.

In addition, the hunting of mutant creatures must also be put on the agenda.

One step slow, every step slow,

If I can improve myself by taking the crystal core, then other mutant creatures can too.

Only if you are faster than them can you survive safely.

In this apocalypse filled with bloodshed, either others die or you die!

I don’t know if the broken water pipe in the community park I visited last time is still leaking. If it is still leaking, it will be the best target for obtaining a large amount of water.

"Meow!"

Through the spiritual connection, she conveyed clear instructions to the calico cat:

"Follow me, to the park."

Although the calico cat was still afraid, its absolute obedience to Bai Li overwhelmed its instincts.

It quickly finished eating the dried fish, licked its paws, its eyes became sharp again, and it followed Bai Li closely.

A cat and a cat, set out on the journey again.

This time, Bai Li chose a more circuitous and covert route, deliberately avoiding the crossroads area where the terrifying hunter was discovered before.

She raised her [Primary Danger Perception] to the extreme, scanning the surroundings like an invisible radar.

The calico cat fully utilizes its advantages as a local cat.

Using the familiarity with the ruins environment, we can explore the way ahead.

When it encounters a fork in the road or a suspicious shelter, it will stop in advance and observe vigilantly.

And convey a simple vague feeling of safety or danger to Bai Li through the spiritual link.

This kind of cooperation has greatly improved their travel efficiency and safety factor.

Bai Li's heart moved slightly.

If she could capture a few more local guides like this, her exploration capabilities would be greatly enhanced!

As they passed through an abandoned playground covered with tall vines,

Bai Li's [Primary Danger Perception] suddenly emitted a faint, non-lethal, but vigilant and hostile fluctuation!

The source is just behind the wreckage of a collapsed carousel ahead!

"alert!"

Bai Li immediately warned the calico cat through the mental link.

The calico cat instantly lowered its body and let out a threatening growl from its throat.

Bai Li also lightened his steps, restrained his breath, and approached cautiously.

After walking around the huge, rusty wooden horse base, Bai Li was stunned by the scene before him.

All I saw was a huge pig, weighing at least 20 kilograms, with orange and white stripes?

No, it's an orange cat!

An orange cat that is almost as fat as a ball, with shiny fur, is holding a black and hard steamed bun that it had pulled out from somewhere and is chewing on it!

It also seemed to be frightened by the sudden appearance of Baili and the calico cat.

He suddenly raised his head, and the steamed bun crumbs stuck to his beard.

A pair of amber cat eyes filled with vigilance and fierceness in protecting food?

But its round body and face covered with food residue,

There's really no deterrent effect.

Bai Li was instantly happy.

In this apocalyptic world, are there still cats that can be this fat?

This guy's survivability is absolutely maxed out!

And judging by the luster and condition of its fur, it must have a stable food source.

This is a natural treasure-hunting cat.

Not only that, this orange cat must be extremely powerful to have survived until now.

A gleam of light flashed in Bai Li's eyes.

[Potential target discovered: mutant orange cat]

Please make your choice:

[Option 1: Attempt to subdue the orange cat (Risks: Possible resistance, consumption of mental energy, and exposure of location. Rewards: Weak Spirit +1, Spirit +1)]

[Option 2: Expel the orange cat to avoid conflict (Risk: May miss out on a powerful partner, the orange cat may attract other creatures, Reward: Weak Spirit +1)]

[Choice 3: Give up the calico cat and tame the orange cat. (Risk: None, Reward: Weak Spiritual Energy +1.)]

The virtual light screen pops up!

Looking at the three choices, Bai Li smiled.

Are the second and third options meant to be funny?

Bai Li chose one without hesitation.

"Choose one! Subdue it!"

[Congratulations on choosing one, rewards: Weak Spirit +1, Spirit +1]

A cool feeling merged into my consciousness, and my mental strength seemed to solidify a little.

After two increases in mental strength, Bai Li was full of confidence in controlling the orange cat.

If she only performed the most basic control, she felt that she could at least control three Sanhua.

She immediately focused.

The powerful mental force was like an invisible tide, instantly rushing towards the fat orange!

The fat orange cat obviously has a stronger willpower than the calico cat. Feeling the power that is trying to invade its consciousness,

Its fur instantly exploded, and it even dropped the steamed bun, growling even more fiercely from its throat.

Although it is fat, it has extremely quick reactions and will try to escape by kicking its hind legs!

“Meow!”

At Bai Li's command, the calico cat immediately jumped out from the side and blocked the fat orange cat's way!

Fat Orange was stunned by the calico cat's interception.

In this moment of delay,

Bai Li's spiritual imprint is like the strongest rope.

Instantly wrapped around,

Forcefully broke through Fat Orange's not-too-strong resistance!

"Silence! Obey!"

Clear instructions carry unquestionable will,

It was deeply imprinted on Fat Orange's core of consciousness!

Fatty Orange's struggling movements suddenly froze.

The fierceness in his eyes quickly faded, replaced by a kind of confusion.

Then it gradually became as obedient as a calico cat.

It even meowed softly in Bai Li's direction in a flattering manner, and its fat body swayed slightly.

Done!

Meow Meow Team has added another great member!

And it’s a heavyweight!

She immediately gave instructions to Fat Orange through the mental link:

"Find food! Lots of food! And water!"

When Fat Orange received the command, his amber cat eyes lit up instantly!

Looking for food? That's its specialty!

It immediately gave up the black bun on the ground,

He sniffed the air vigorously.

Then, without hesitation, he ran towards a dilapidated store half-hidden by vines deep in the playground.

The movements were unexpectedly agile!