Every day it was eat and sleep, sleep and eat. When Lu Xiaochan opened his eyes, he would find himself being held in Shu Wuxi’s arms.
However, after becoming a puppy, Lu Xiaochan discovered that the world no longer had so many colors. Everything became black, white, and gray, with occasional other colors. This was different from what he saw with his wisdom eyes.
Even though the colors were no longer as brilliant, Brother Wuxi was still beautiful.
Lu Xiaochan tilted his head up to look at him. When the sunlight fell at an angle, Shu Wuxi looked like a painting with subtle changes.
They probably wouldn’t have the chance to see each other grow old. Just the changing sunlight seemed like a lifetime.
“Why do you keep staring at me?” Shu Wuxi lowered his head and touched his little nose with his finger.
Lu Xiaochan became sleepy again. Perhaps this was just the process of a puppy growing up, though even after growing up, he would still be just a dog.
He didn’t quite understand Shu Wuxi’s patience. If Shu Wuxi had turned into a puppy, Lu Xiaochan believed he would also take him everywhere, but he wouldn’t be able to just sit like this all day.
After a few days, Lu Xiaochan wasn’t as sleepy anymore and began pawing around, wanting to get down and move his limbs.
He wiggled around in Shu Wuxi’s arms, his two little paws reaching outward.
Shu Wuxi placed him on the stone table in front of them.
Lu Xiaochan wanted to stand up, but after wobbling twice, he fell back down.
What? He couldn’t even walk properly anymore?
Lu Xiaochan was very unhappy. Shu Wuxi seemed to notice this and supported his belly with his palm. Only then could Lu Xiaochan stand up and walk back and forth proudly.
He looked at Shu Wuxi sadly and made two “woo woo” sounds.
Shu Wuxi! I’ve turned into a puppy! How can you not be worried at all!
At that moment, a little bee flew over, buzzing around Lu Xiaochan’s head.
Getting stung by this creature would be terrible! Lu Xiaochan quickly tried to dodge in fear, and Shu Wuxi, seeing his fear, immediately picked him up.
Lu Xiaochan nestled into Shu Wuxi’s embrace, almost having milk hiccups.
Shu Wuxi stroked Lu Xiaochan’s head soothingly.
I don’t want to stay here anymore, let’s go somewhere else!
“Woo woo woo……”
“Then I’ll take you for a walk in town.”
Shu Wuxi stood up and carried Lu Xiaochan away from the village.
The small town was naturally much livelier, with vendors calling out to sell their wares. Lu Xiaochan’s nose twitched – a dog’s nose was truly sensitive. The distinct smells of snacks and perfumes were countless times clearer than before.
Lu Xiaochan stretched out his little head to look around. Whenever the crowd got too dense, Shu Wuxi would protect him with his hand.
Every time they passed a food stall, Lu Xiaochan couldn’t help but make “mmm mmm mmm” sounds, waving his little paws, and Shu Wuxi would buy him something.
Before they knew it, Shu Wuxi’s hands were full of packages.
Lu Xiaochan looked down at them – so many! Of course, in the past, he was the one who bought things, and Shu Wuxi carried them.
When they arrived at a tea pavilion and Shu Wuxi had just sat down, Lu Xiaochan started fidgeting.
After drinking sheep’s milk for so long, my mouth is tasteless! Hurry and let me eat!
Shu Wuxi opened the paper packages one by one and laid them out in front of Lu Xiaochan.
Haha, I want to eat this!
Lu Xiaochan used his paws to move the preserved vegetable meat pie closer. The pie that he could easily pick up before now felt heavy.
He tilted his head, wanting to bite it, but found he couldn’t!
His teeth had barely grown in!
Ahhhh! I want to eat preserved vegetable meat pie!
“The meat pie has salt in it, it’s not good for puppies.”
Shu Wuxi took away the preserved vegetable meat pie!
It’s not good for puppies, not for me! Give it back!
Lu Xiaochan watched helplessly as Shu Wuxi opened the paper packages and put all the salty, fragrant foods aside.
Shu Wuxi, you better remember this!
Why did you buy them if you won’t let me eat them!
Lu Xiaochan whimpered for a while, then reached out his paw to move the red bean glutinous rice cake, but just as he touched it, Shu Wuxi took it away again.
“Sweet things aren’t good for puppies’ teeth.”
Lu Xiaochan was furious – you won’t let me eat salty or sweet things, are you doing this on purpose!
But all that came out was “woo woo woo” sounds that sounded more like whining, without any hint of fury.
Shu Wuxi’s hand came over to pat his head. Lu Xiaochan didn’t appreciate the sight of him now!
He directly bit his finger.
But since he had no teeth, it was more like holding the finger in his mouth.
Shu Wuxi didn’t feel any pain, just poked Lu Xiaochan’s little tongue with his fingertip and said, “You want to do it too, don’t you?”
Lu Xiaochan was about to breathe fire!
Who wants to do it! I don’t want to at all! I want to stand steadily, I want to grow teeth, I want to eat delicious food!
“Woo woo woo woo!”
“Alright, let’s go back.”
Shu Wuxi easily picked up Lu Xiaochan with one hand.
Go back? I don’t want to go back to the village!
Lu Xiaochan pawed around, his two paws resting on Shu Wuxi’s shoulders, his chin on his shoulder, watching as the bustling town grew more distant.
Back at the village, Shu Wuxi placed Lu Xiaochan on the stone table in the small courtyard.
“Take a nap in the sun, I’ll heat some water for your bath.”
Lu Xiaochan glanced at the small wooden tub… What bath, it looks more like swimming.
Shu Wuxi left, and Lu Xiaochan grew sleepy again in the lazy sunshine.
Unexpectedly, a small stone suddenly flew over, hitting beside Lu Xiaochan. Lu Xiaochan opened his eyes to see a gap-toothed little boy grinning mischievously at him.
Lu Xiaochan bristled, glaring at him with round eyes: You dare throw stones at me, you little brat!
To his surprise, the little boy threw a second stone that hit Lu Xiaochan’s forehead as his weak legs couldn’t dodge in time.
“Nng—”
That hurts!
The little boy burst out laughing, and just as he was about to throw another stone, Lu Xiaochan panicked and fell from the stone table!
A hand reached out and caught him – it was Shu Wuxi.
Seeing an adult appear, the little boy immediately turned to run. Shu Wuxi lightly sent out a spiritual energy strike, causing the boy to trip and fall, cutting his forehead. He sat on the ground and began crying loudly.
What are you crying for! You deserve it!
The boy’s mother rushed over to pick him up, continuously comforting him.
Meanwhile, Shu Wuxi held Lu Xiaochan, stroking his little head.
“It doesn’t hurt anymore, doesn’t hurt anymore.” Shu Wuxi kissed Lu Xiaochan’s nose.
Who says it doesn’t hurt? It still hurts!
Lu Xiaochan remained listless, lying there dejected, not even wanting to take a bath anymore.
Shu Wuxi lay on his side next to him, his fingers sliding from Lu Xiaochan’s head downward, his eyes watching him.
Lu Xiaochan knew what he was thinking and unhappily swept his hand away with his little tail.
“Xiaochan.”
He called his name meaningfully, making one’s heart feel both soft and ticklish.
Lu Xiaochan whimpered twice, turned away, and tears fell.
I don’t want to be a puppy anymore!
I want to be human!
I want to eat delicious food, I want to wander around, I don’t want to be bullied…
“Xiaochan, don’t cry.” Shu Wuxi’s hand reached over and pulled him into his embrace.
Lu Xiaochan felt even more miserable.
Supreme Lord Yehua, I was wrong… I’ll never be disrespectful to you again…
There was a sudden whoosh, and Lu Xiaochan almost fell to the ground. Shu Wuxi caught him back, and the blanket was pulled up to cover them.
“Ah—I’ve turned back into a human! I’m human again!”
Lu Xiaochan hugged Shu Wuxi, overjoyed!
After being frustrated for so long… all it took was an apology to Supreme Lord Yehua!
But before he could share his joy, Shu Wuxi flipped him over and pressed him down hard!
“Brother Wuxi, what are you doing?”
“Brother Wuxi… I…”
Lu Xiaochan was about to cry again.
