Chapter 151, Section 7: The Cat Master in a Rich Family Novel
After putting away the silver sword, Xu Qingzhou waved to Yu Wanwan.
As she slowly swung the flashlight over, he continued to add to the story.
"However, the prerequisite for physical exorcism is that you still need to be trained and have the skills. If you are not a professional, I still suggest that you carry silver and garlic with you, go out at night, and stay away from the dark."
Yu Wanwan jumped into his arms, climbed up his clothes and onto his shoulder, and squatted down.
His movements and postures were incredibly skillful, as if he had done it countless times before.
Xu Qingzhou turned his head and nuzzled her fur, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"If you encounter this thing, call the police immediately, and then run! Run as fast as you can!"
After explaining everything that needed to be explained, Xu Qingzhou immediately ended the live stream.
Although the live stream has ended, the recording and discussions surrounding it have exploded onto the trending topics list at an explosive pace.
#Xu Qingzhou attacked during live stream#
#Can silver really ward off vampires?#
#CurlyBodyguard#
#Nighttime Travel Safety Guide#
There were several related hashtags, which sparked a frenzy of discussion across the internet.
There were all sorts of reactions: some questioning the special effects, some believing in the reality, some panicking, and some seeking solutions. The internet was in an uproar.
It's unclear whether the authorities are still observing and evaluating the situation, or if they simply missed it because it's past closing time, but surprisingly, they didn't remove the trending topic immediately.
For several days in a row, Xu Qingzhou seemed to have become addicted and did several more live broadcasts.
Following the information in Xu Mingjing's email, he actually visited all the rumored high-incidence areas.
Every live stream is accompanied by encounters with lower-level vampires.
He no longer conducted large-scale tests, but silver daggers and garlic became standard equipment.
Each real-world combat experience further validated the effectiveness of these two things, and his skill and calm decisiveness left a deep impression on others.
Yu Wanwan sometimes helps out.
For example, by taking advantage of a cat's alertness, it could make a sound in advance to warn Xu Qingzhou.
Or, when it's inconvenient for Xu Qingzhou to reveal more of his methods, he could assist from the sidelines, delaying the vampires' actions and giving them an opportunity.
But most of the time, she would just squat in a relatively safe high place, either on an abandoned windowsill, a pile of crates, or simply perch on Xu Qingzhou's shoulder, acting as a cat-themed pendant.
[Roll: Foolish Two-Legged Beasts Fighting Ugly Monsters.JPG]
[Did Juanjuan make a move today? Oh, not yet, that's alright then.]
Why does it always feel like Curly's eyes are saying: "You played well, but you could have done better?"
[Isn't this cat a little too calm?]
[You guys noticed how nice it is; the host seems to listen to Juanjuan a lot. He's on high alert whenever Juanjuan calls him, without a hint of suspicion!]
Gradually, some of the viewers' attention shifted from Xu Qingzhou's deft movements and the effect of the silverware to the overly calm, and occasionally even very intelligent, calico cat.
Some new fans who started following him because of his live streams began to go back and watch his previous videos.
That's when I realized that this cat was very intelligent and had a natural understanding of human nature from the very beginning.
In the past, perhaps because this cat had always only spent time with her cat owner, her behavior wasn't as obvious.
Now that she's outside, facing people other than her cat lovers, her uniqueness becomes even more impossible to hide.
They started jokingly calling Yu Wanwan "General Manager Juan".
Xu Qingzhou couldn't help but laugh when he occasionally saw these kinds of comments.
Sometimes, he would even tease Yu Wanwan, who was watching the show.
"Boss Juan, the audience is asking you what your next tactic is?"
Usually, Yu Wanwan would ignore him and pretend not to understand.
Sometimes when I find him annoying, I'll brush his face with my tail, which makes the comments section burst into laughter again.
Fortunately, Yu Wanwan was too lazy to pay attention, and to this day, no one really believes that a cat can have any extraordinary intelligence. At most, they think that this cat is too smart and wish they could form a group to steal it with a sack.
However, her composure and occasional helpful assists did indeed become a major highlight of the live stream.
This also made Xu Qingzhou's absurd character of "fighting monsters with his cat" even more popular, gaining him countless fans.
Even Xu Mingjing, who is allergic to cat fur, would sometimes sneakily take his phone to watch their live stream replays during his free time.
Quietly enjoying virtual cat petting.
Of course, Yu Wanwan and Xu Qingzhou were unaware of this.
They are waiting.
They are waiting for the emergence of higher-level vampires, and also for the emergence of those above them.
However, after half a month, silverware and garlic have become essential items for people to wear when going out at night.
The intensity of online supervision has quietly increased, restricting some of the content in live streaming chat comments.
Nothing else happened.
The higher-ranking vampires didn't bother him, and those above him didn't contact him for a long time.
Xu Qingzhou had to start thinking that perhaps he had made a wrong assessment of the current situation.
That evening, Xu Qingzhou had just finished a live stream and was about to discuss with Yu Wanwan whether they should try a different approach.
Several people dressed in black uniforms, with a capable demeanor and sharp eyes, appeared silently in front of him and blocked his way.
"Xu Qingzhou, Mr. Xu?"
Their posture and posture exuded an air of high training, indicating they were not ordinary people.
Xu Qingzhou narrowed his eyes, but Yu Wanwan didn't react in any particular way, so he calmed down.
His face held just the right amount of wariness and doubt.
Who are you?
The leader presented an identification card with a special badge.
"We are from the National Bureau of Abnormal Phenomena. We would like to ask for your assistance in investigating some matters."
Xu Qingzhou's gaze swept over the badge, a sense of understanding flashing through his mind. It seemed the speed indicated on it was much faster than he had imagined.
Or rather, the vampires appeared much earlier than he thought.
"Anomaly Management Bureau? Do we have such a department?"
But as an ordinary citizen, he couldn't show it.
"This is not the place to talk."
The man's tone was polite, but his attitude was firm and brooked no refusal.
"Please come with us."
Xu Qingzhou glanced at Yu Wanwan, who was perched on his shoulder.
The kitten slowly licked its paws, without reacting.
No response means you agree.
Xu Qingzhou nodded.
"Okay, but my cat has to come with me."
The man glanced at the unusually calm calico cat, hesitated slightly, but still nodded.
"Can."
Soon, they were taken to an office location that looked ordinary but had a very high level of security.
In a simple conference room, the person in charge of speaking with him was a man who looked to be in his forties.
The man who brought them here called him Section Chief Lin.
Section Chief Lin didn't waste any time with pleasantries and went straight to the point.
“Mr. Xu, we have been following your live stream. We have already confirmed the effectiveness of silver and garlic on that kind of creature, which we temporarily call the ‘bloodthirsty alien’, through other means.”
Xu Qingzhou raised an eyebrow slightly.
He had already guessed it when he saw the document in the man's hand.
"In fact, on a level unknown to the public, our people have clashed with these alien species many times and suffered considerable losses. They are not just the lower species you have encountered, but also individuals with higher intelligence, greater strength, and even less fear of silver."
His tone was heavy, and his gaze swept over Xu Qingzhou's expression.
Unfortunately, the young man in front of me remained focused on petting the cat, showing no unusual expression.
"We're not looking for you because you found the silverware and garlic."
After a pause, Section Chief Lin added.
"Of course, we support and appreciate your efforts in promoting these self-protection methods through live streaming."
He abruptly changed the subject, his gaze suddenly sharpening.
“We’re looking for you because, through observation, your skills far surpass those of ordinary people, especially when facing those alien species. You seem to have a lot of experience, and we need that experience from you.”
Xu Qingzhou listened quietly, his fingers stroking Yu Wanwan in his arms intermittently.
He realized that what the authorities valued was his combat ability; they hoped he could become a sharp blade or an instructor.
But that's not enough.
He could, of course, agree first and then slowly climb the ladder.
But that's too slow.
He can't wait that long.
"Therefore, Mr. Xu, on behalf of the Bureau of Anomalies, I formally invite you to join us!"
Xu Qingzhou snapped out of her daze, a warm smile curving her lips.
“I understand what Section Chief Lin means, and of course I am very willing to contribute to the country. However, Section Chief Lin, have you ever thought that what you know now is just the tip of the iceberg?”
Section Chief Lin's gaze sharpened.
"What's the meaning?"
Xu Qingzhou did not answer directly, but gently placed Yu Wanwan on the chair next to him.
Then, he raised his right hand and snapped his fingers.
Under Section Chief Lin's questioning gaze, a soft and pure white flame condensed at his fingertips.
Yu Wanwan rolled her eyes, a hint of disdain in them.
Seemingly sensing her emotions, Xu Qingzhou turned her head and secretly winked at her.
This move was a cool trick he had been working on for a long time!
Yu Wanwan chuckled and turned her head away, refusing to look at him again.
Xu Qingzhou smiled slightly, not angry at all, and instead pressed her little head down.
The light was unlike any known light source; it seemed to have a life of its own, winding and flowing around his fingertips.
The chill in the room was dispelled with the appearance of the white flame.
Section Chief Lin felt a strange sense of comfort, and the fatigue of the past few days seemed to have lessened considerably!
"This is?!"
Section Chief Lin stood up abruptly, his face filled with shock.
Xu Qingzhou played with the small flame formed from light magic, and looked at Section Chief Lin with a smile.
"Does Section Chief Lin still think of me as just a sharp blade with good skills and some experience fighting vampires?"
The balance of power shifted completely under Xu Qingzhou's smiling and calm demeanor.
Looking at the cluster of flames, and then at the young, gentle, yet unassuming man, she glanced at him again.
Section Chief Lin understood that the nature of the matter had completely changed.
"I need to confirm the purpose of this flame."
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