Chapter 11 The Cabbage is Ripe, and the Rogue is Gone!
Xiao Hei was indeed no ordinary dog, a fact Cheng Zhiyu had long accepted. After his initial surprise at the fact that Xiao Hei could write, he quickly calmed down.
However, after he finished speaking, he noticed that Xiao Hei's whole body was a little stiff.
"Xiao Hei? What's wrong? Wow, you're amazing! You can even write! You're such a magical little dog." Cheng Zhiyu patted him and said sincerely, "That's right. I didn't see you on my way to the small shop that day, but I saw you when I came out. It seems that your appearance always reveals something special."
Xiao Hei was praised again and again, and its tail was wagging. However, its right paw was trembling slightly. Cheng Zhiyu couldn't understand the mental cultivation method it had written, so it had to be written again.
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Unfortunately, his face was already dark, so Cheng Zhiyu couldn't tell and kept praising Xiao Hei for being cute.
Xiao Hei: Stop praising me, I'll write it for you again, okay?
Cheng Zhiyu was unaware of his thoughts. Xiao Er needed him to take him out to fight zombies to level up, and he himself wanted to improve his strength quickly so he could go home and reunite with his family.
So, he filled almost all his free time with activities, trying to improve his physical fitness as quickly as possible.
Also, he's currently lacking a suitable weapon. He hasn't forgotten that when he was killing zombies before, it took him dozens of blows to kill one, and the blade was completely broken.
But finding weapons is really not easy. Having always lived in peaceful modern times, he really doesn't know where to look.
This matter can only be put aside for now.
Two days later, Cheng Zhiyu discovered that although his physical fitness had improved, overall the results were minimal. At present, this kind of training method requires years of persistence to see results.
But he didn't have that much time, which made Cheng Zhiyu quite anxious.
However, he didn't worry for long before he saw Xiao Hei come over again with the notebook in its mouth, and just like before, it patted his ankle with its paw.
"Xiao Hei, what did you write this time? Let me see." Cheng Zhiyu composed himself, smiled, and picked up the notebook, bracing himself for some scribbles. But when he saw what it contained, he froze.
This time, the notebook wasn't filled with scribbles that Cheng Zhiyu didn't recognize, but rather with characters that he did know. Although the handwriting was still crooked, it didn't change the fact that it was written.
Cheng Zhiyu was curious about what Xiao Hei had written. He tried reading a few sentences and had a magical feeling, as if he had entered a mysterious state. He unconsciously crossed his legs and closed his eyes.
Xiao Hei lay on the ground, its paws aching from writing the mental cultivation technique. Upon noticing Cheng Zhiyu's condition, it raised an eyebrow, surprised that this human was so talented.
Judging that the other party would be gone for quite a while, Xiao Hei didn't stay by his side. He slowly walked back to his little nest with his aching legs... He needed to rest.
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The room was quiet. When Cheng Zhiyu opened his eyes again, he was surprised to find that it was already dark outside.
It was still noon before he closed his eyes.
Having not eaten for half a day, Cheng Zhiyu should have been starving by now, but he didn't feel hungry at all. Moreover, he didn't feel tired at all; on the contrary, he felt full of energy.
He felt that he had become stronger. He looked around, walked to the sofa, grabbed the edge of the sofa with both hands, and easily lifted one side of the sofa.
Cheng Zhiyu's eyes lit up. His feeling was right. He was stronger. Before, although he could lift the sofa, it was still a bit strenuous. It wasn't as easy as it was now.
Such obvious changes in just half a day... what would happen if it took longer...? Cheng Zhiyu suppressed his excitement.
He glanced at the crooked handwriting on the notebook, his feelings a mix of emotions. If he still didn't realize that what Xiao Hei had given him was unusual, then he would truly be a fool.
"Hey? Where's Xiao Hei?" Cheng Zhiyu was so grateful to Xiao Hei. If it weren't for what Xiao Hei wrote for him, he didn't know when he would have been able to take Xiao Er out.
And now, it shouldn't be long before he's able to take Xiao Er out.
He really wanted to find Xiao Hei and thank him properly. He searched the house thoroughly and finally found him in the bedroom.
Little Black was lying in his little nest with his legs crossed, sleeping soundly.
Cheng Zhiyu's excitement subsided. He moved quietly, not wanting to disturb Xiao Hei, and gently closed the door.
Hmm... I'll make something delicious to thank Xiao Hei.
So, Xiao Hei's dinner that day was exceptionally lavish. While eating, he listened to Cheng Zhiyu's praise, and Xiao Hei felt quite flattered.
He got carried away, and that night, he asked to go to bed.
I've really had enough of sleeping in the doghouse.
Looking at Xiao Hei's serious, furry face, Cheng Zhiyu suppressed a laugh and deliberately teased him, "But there's only one bed at home."
Cheng Zhiyu rented a two-bedroom apartment, but the other room was very small and didn't even have a window. It was usually used as a storage room and couldn't be used for sleeping, so naturally there was no bed.
Xiao Hei tugged at Cheng Zhiyu's leg, patted him, and pointed to himself, indicating that he was very generous and didn't mind sleeping with Cheng Zhiyu.
Although Xiao Hei has always disliked contact with other beasts or humans, it must be admitted that Cheng Zhiyu is an exception, and his contact with him is not so unpleasant.
"Ah...you want to sleep with me?" Cheng Zhiyu deliberately pretended to be embarrassed.
The little black guy was practically standing on end. What did that mean? Did he look down on me?
Seeing that Xiao Hei was about to explode with anger, Cheng Zhiyu stopped in time: "Just kidding, how could I dislike Xiao Hei? Xiao Hei is soft and fluffy, like a little plush toy."
Xiao Hei was disgusted. How could Cheng Zhiyu calmly say such a thing?
I am a powerful winged race, what are you talking about, plush toys?!
“However, I need to wipe you down with water,” Cheng Zhiyu said. He could tell that Xiao Hei was very clean, with shiny black fur, clearly a clean-loving dog, and its fur smelled of sunshine.
But if he doesn't wipe it for him, Cheng Zhiyu can't get over that hurdle in his heart.
Little Black: You cunning human! You were just praising him as a plush toy, and now you're looking down on him!
He washes himself several times a day using his water-based superpowers!
Cheng Zhiyu wet a clean towel: "Xiao Hei, come here, let me wipe you down."
Xiao Hei sat still in the same spot; he was very clean!
Cheng Zhiyu: "Although black is very dirt-resistant, Xiao Hei can't be a dirty little dog."
Xiao Hei: "..." You're the dirty one! You despicable human!
To prove he wasn't dirty, Xiao Hei still hobbled over with his short legs and sat down next to Cheng Zhiyu.
Cheng Zhiyu smiled and first wiped Xiao Hei's head and upper body. The clean towel hadn't changed color much, which surprised him. Was Xiao Hei really that clean? It seemed he had been prejudiced.
Little Black, who washes himself many times a day using his water-based superpowers: Hehe.
Halfway through his groan, his entire body was suspended in mid-air. Cheng Zhiyu muttered, "Although Xiao Hei is very clean, since we've already wiped it, let's wipe the other half too."
Before Xiao Hei could react, Cheng Zhiyu started wiping the other half of his body. Some people's hair stood on end after being wiped with a towel.
Where are you wiping?!
A moment later, Cheng Zhiyu looked at Xiao Hei, who was sulking with his back to him, and suppressed a laugh: "Xiao Hei, I really didn't mean to. Look at how small you are, it's so easy for you to scratch that..."
Xiao Hei turned his head and glared at him.
Cheng Zhiyu immediately shut up and changed the subject: "So, do you still want to sleep with me?"
Xiao Hei: Yes! Otherwise, wouldn't I have been wiped for nothing?
Cheng Zhiyu carried Xiao Hei to the bed, where the latter lay on the soft mattress, closed its eyes in enjoyment, and sighed: This is the place where the Winged Clan should sleep.
A moment later, Cheng Zhiyu finished his work and got into bed. He glanced at the puppy, kissed its ear, and said, "Goodnight."
He had wanted to kiss him for a long time, but he had been prejudiced against him, thinking that Xiao Hei was not very clean. Now he could finally kiss him without any psychological burden.
Feeling the soft, warm touch on his ear, Xiao Hei: !!!
You scoundrel! How...how can you just kiss me like that? Are we even that close?
Xiao Hei was shocked. Its paws trembled as it touched the ear that had been kissed, where a trace of warmth seemed to still linger.
These humans are truly... truly dissolute!
He tossed and turned in the darkness, unable to sleep. Looking at Cheng Zhiyu, whose breathing was shallow and who was clearly fast asleep, he gritted his teeth in anger.
Next time I face this lecherous man, I must be extra vigilant and take precautions.
The next morning, Cheng Zhiyu kissed him again and said with a smile, "Good morning."
Xiao Hei began to doubt his animal existence.
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With the mental cultivation method given by Xiao Hei, Cheng Zhiyu's training progressed by leaps and bounds.
Not only his strength, but his speed has also improved a lot, but he has not given up the boxing he has been practicing.
Before, his punches were soft and weak, but now every punch he throws seems to make a sound as if it cuts through the air, and after a set, he no longer feels particularly tired as before.
Now he can easily complete a full set.
Cheng Zhiyu is now filled with anticipation for going out to fight zombies.
In addition, there are two other good things.
Over the past ten days or so, the little iron plant has finally entered its growth period, but it is not as lively as the second one. It only moves its leaves occasionally and doesn't pay much attention to people most of the time.
It seems that each plant has a different personality.
Another piece of good news is that the five cabbages he planted around Xiao Er have all ripened.
Whether it was due to the influence of Xiao Er or the soil in the system space itself, the cabbage grew exceptionally fast, changing almost every day.
They are now fully mature, but the cabbages are still bright red; their color did not return to normal during the growing process.
Fortunately, apart from its red appearance, it has not changed in any other way. After confirming that the red cabbage was edible, Cheng Zhiyu decided to pick one and try it.
With a "snap," Cheng Zhiyu scooped the cabbage off the bottom and carried it out of the space.
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