Chapter 21 The Kitten Needs to Grow Up

"Okay!" He Jing got up and packed his things. Just as he was about to put the kitten's backpack on, Gu Zheng took it over.

"Let's go."

He Jing looked at the ash tree forest behind him reluctantly, looking back every few steps.

"You can come again later."

He Jing stared at Gu Zheng in surprise: "Really? Will there be another chance to come later?"

"Well, in the next few days, if we have time, we can come back. Later... I can also bring you in." Anyway, the Northwest War Zone is his territory, Gu Zheng thought nonchalantly.

"Yeah, yeah! Gu Zheng, you're so nice~!" He Jing's disappointment was swept away, and she happily circled around the tiger.

Gu Zheng suddenly felt a little strange. Why did his name sound so strange when it came out of her mouth?

"Ah, Brother Gu! I didn't mean to call you by your name just now." He Jing felt a little too proud of himself. He was a general! Calling him Brother Gu was fine, but why did he call him by his name directly?

"It's okay, just call me by my name." Gu Zheng said with a stern face.

“No, no…”

Gu Zheng interrupted directly, "It's okay."

"Then...Gu Zheng?"

"Yeah." His tense face slowly relaxed, and a smile appeared at the corners of his eyes.

"Gu Zheng!"

"Um."

…

The endless green seems to be the main theme of the plain, like green waves, high and low, one after another.

In some places the grass was only as high as the kitten's feet, in some places it could bury the kitten, and in some places it could even cover the tiger.

In this environment, He Jing's already weak sense of direction was even more lost.

She followed closely at Gu Zheng's feet, and it was fun to see Gu Zheng's awkward look as he tried to clear the way but was afraid of stepping on her.

"you……"

"Huh? What's the matter, Gu Zheng?"

"...It's okay." Tiger seemed a little at a loss and walked more carefully.

"Hahaha, Gu Zheng, has anyone ever told you that you're a little cute?" He Jing quickly ran two steps to Gu Zheng, turned around and walked backwards, asking with a smile.

"...No." Gu Zheng watched the kitten in front of him stumble over the grass after taking only two steps. He reached out to hold it, "Be careful."

He Jing was supported by the tiger and stood steadily, then he went back to the side obediently.

Walk and stop, run and jump.

He Jing never stopped talking, either talking to Gu Zheng or eating.

After consuming some of the fruit, Gu Zheng silently calculated the possible locations of the nearest supply drop-off.

The sun quietly hid behind the mountain.

The sound of sasaul rustling could be heard from afar.

The grass in front looked bumpy and looked like it had been mowed by a second-rate teacher named Tony.

He Jing pried his fingers together and looked forward. "Is there something in front?"

Gu Zheng lowered his voice, "Sheep."

"We have dinner!" He Jing also responded in a low voice.

The two men immediately lowered their bodies, stepped lightly, and approached quietly.

There were probably more than twenty sheep, big and small, strolling leisurely in the mountains, eating slowly as they walked.

"That's a lot! Will we be able to defeat them all?"

"Wait until they are alone." Gu Zheng stared at them and observed them.

They slowly adjusted their position according to the flock until an adult sheep approached without them noticing.

Gu Zheng calmed down, put his tail to the ground, and prepared to ambush.

Adult sheep are large in size and can easily escape if not killed in one strike.

The adult sheep felt a chill on its back. It looked up and around, but found nothing, so it lowered its head and continued eating.

In an instant, Gu Zheng pounced like a flash of lightning and bit the other person's neck tightly.

He Jing rushed over right after that!

The other sheep were frightened and ran away in all directions. The scene that He Jing imagined other sheep coming to rescue them and the two of them being beaten did not happen.

The sheep kicked hard, trying to break free.

He Jing bit one of its legs tightly, trying to stop it from escaping!

Gu Zheng was so frightened that he bit it to death, and blood splattered everywhere.

He quickly turned around to see if He Jing was kicked. No, he breathed a sigh of relief, but suddenly remembered that he was covered in blood, so he quickly turned back.

The blood-red color is very noticeable against the tiger's creamy white fur. "...it's best not to bite the prey's legs, as their kicks during struggles are very strong and can cause injury."

He Jing let go of the bloody leg of lamb in a daze, and then she realized what she had just done. It was so dangerous. She saw and felt the other person's legs brushing against her head several times.

"I...I forgot."

"Don't be afraid, I didn't explain it clearly." Gu Zheng could hear the fear in her tone and wanted to turn around to look at her, but after hesitating for a long time, he didn't move.

"To catch prey, you must observe first and prepare a fatal blow. It's best to bite its neck from the back or side and suppress it from the back." "Yeah... I know! Why do you keep your back to me?"

He Jing asked curiously, wanting to walk up to Gu Zheng.

Gu Zheng dodged for a moment, "I'm covered in blood."

"Hey! Me too! I'm not the same person anymore~"

Gu Zheng turned around and stared into her eyes. He breathed a sigh of relief after making sure that she was fine.

"Was I a misfit here before?"

"Yeah." Gu Zheng responded, "You just haven't experienced it, so you don't understand."

As he said this, he dragged the sheep aside and tore it apart to let it bleed.

He Jing squatted aside and watched him deal with it. "Actually, I'm still quite scared right now, but I have to accept it, right?"

"I'm very lucky. I met you not long after arriving here. So I don't have to hunt, I don't have to eat raw meat, I can accept your help, and I can eat fruits and cakes."

"But what about later? What should I do if something happens to you and you have to leave, or if I have to face it alone in the future?"

"Not hunting? Not eating raw meat? Starving to death? Or becoming prey to other animals?"

"I don't want to."

Gu Zheng felt heavy in his heart. He wanted to say that none of that would ever happen, but thinking about the current problems at the training ground, the problems at the top of the central government, and the Zerg who were eyeing him covetously, he could only remain silent.

"So, I will study hard this week! I don't know how I can repay you, but if you need me in the future, I will do my best to help you!"

"Um."

Gu Zheng felt that there were some things he should tell her and let her make her own decision. "After the transition period, you will return to human society, but if your spiritual power level eventually reaches 3s, I suggest that you temporarily live with my mother and let her be your temporary guardian."

(⊙o⊙)? He Jing had a puzzled look on his face.

"Level 3S female high-level humans are rare in the Federation. The higher the spiritual power level of the two, the easier it is to produce offspring with high spiritual power. If you don't have a guardian, you will be immediately taken over by the Central High-Level Human Rights Center, and various forces may..."

Gu Zheng didn't finish his words, but He Jing already understood.

"It's completely different with a guardian. That way the choice is yours."

Come on, this is the interstellar age, why is it still like this? He Jing was speechless.

"You can take your time to think about it. But it's best to tell me the answer before leaving the training ground, so I have time to complete the formalities."

He Jing nodded seriously.