While Ruan Shu was still staring in shock, dazed by the situation, a tendril from the green pothos stretched out, weaving itself into a small cradle that landed right beside her.
Ruan Shu: “???”
Was this an invitation to sit in it?
On the other side, a smaller vine trembled with jealousy. It knew it! These new plants were bound to compete with it for her affection once they mutated!
In truth, Ruan Shu felt that this green pothos didn’t seem particularly aggressive. In fact, these plants looked much more like regular plants than actual mutated ones.
But then again, how many ordinary plants stay as seedlings for ages and suddenly grow up all at once?
It was almost like Nezha—staying in the womb as a fetus for years, then popping out and instantly growing big.
Ruan Shu, with a paw, stomped on the little vine that was still attempting to provoke her, then picked it up in her mouth, bundled it up, and casually swished her tail as she walked into the little nest woven by the pothos.
Once she settled in, she could clearly feel the warmth and affection radiating from the four potted plants.
She could now distinguish the species of each plant:
A green pothos, an orchid, a kumquat tree, and a Asparagus fern.
Three of them appeared to be mutated, but they didn’t fully seem like it.
Originally, only these four types of seeds she’d planted had survived.
Typically, mutated plants have obvious distinguishing features, much like the little vine. They either have colors that clash wildly with their surroundings or possess a strong scent or inherent hostility.
For instance, during the trial broadcast, she’d seen a mutated thorn vine. It could bloom, and its thorns were razor-sharp like tiny knives, most likely to wrap around prey, piercing them into bloodied sieves.
It even had powerful hallucinogenic effects.
But wait…
Weren’t flowering plants supposed to be hard to maintain and unlikely to mutate?
Why did she end up with four mutated plants, all looking just like regular potted plants?
Ruan Shu, in her entire cat form, felt utterly baffled.
The little cat pondered for a while—had anything unusual happened before these plants suddenly grew?
Something had, indeed. She had treated her older cousin’s Jingshen imbalance, which had, in turn, leveled up her Jingshen.
Could her enhanced abilities have influenced the growth of these mutated plants?
Ruan Shu thought about it, then pressed her paw onto the pothos and channeled her Jingshen and healing power.
In the next second, she saw the pothos eagerly absorb her energy, stretching its leaves and vines even more as they grew.
Meanwhile, the other three potted plants, which had initially remained calm, leaned their leaves wildly in her direction, rustling loudly as if clamoring for energy, too!
The little vine she held in her mouth also seemed to go crazy, frantically attempting to drive away the competitors stealing its “nourishment.”
Shameless!
Did they not understand the rule of “first come, first served?” It was, after all, the first one to be by its little master’s side.
Even if you were raised by the little master, you’re still just younger siblings!
And as younger siblings, they should step aside and wait for their turn until it’s fully nourished!
The little vine was quite domineering, then promptly started a fight with the pothos.
The pothos, clearly not a combat-type plant, was easily pinned down in a few swift moves.
“Meow!”
‘Stop it, all of you!’
The ragdoll cat stood on her perch, her round eyes trying to look authoritative but only achieving an adorable display.
While the plants didn’t feel particularly intimidated, they obediently ceased fighting. But just before the truce, the little vine lashed at the pothos one more time.
Take that! Think you can challenge me? I’ll beat you to a pulp!
Just as the little vine was basking in its triumphant arrogance, the kumquat plant descended in a spiral from above and landed directly on it.
Ruan Shu: “………”
“Meow!”
Keep fighting, and the cat’s going to be mad.
The little vine scrambled into Ruan Shu’s embrace, sulking like a child.
They… they all ganged up on me…
If it could speak, the little vine would probably be wailing by now, although it had been the one bullying the pothos earlier. It was quite the drama queen.
Ruan Shu held it down until it finally calmed down.
Just as she was about to lecture her “precious children,” there was a knock on the bedroom door, which then slowly opened.
Ruan Shu and the little vine craned their necks to look outside, with the other four plants mimicking them, each stretching out their leaves and tendrils in unison.
Ruan Xiao paused in his steps as he entered, his sharp gaze sweeping over them, and then…
A curious sight—a cat head plus a row of plants neatly looking in his direction.
Even though Ruan Xiao had thought he was used to the “surprises” his daughter brought, he couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
He recognized the vine, but what was with the other potted plants?
Ruan Xiao furrowed his brows and walked over, his expression difficult to read.
Ruan Shu gave a cute, soft “meow,” and as soon as he approached, she leapt into his arms, her little mouth emitting an endless stream of “meow, meow, meows.”
It seemed like she was tattling.
But in fact, Ruan Shu just wanted to explain to her dad that the plants she’d been nurturing had mutated, growing from tiny seedlings into such large versions of themselves.
Ruan Xiao, holding the little cat, let his gaze settle on the four pots, which, at that moment, were as still as stones, pretending to be “dead.”
If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, Ruan Xiao would have assumed these four potted plants were just ordinary houseplants.
After all, they didn’t emit any aura of mutated plants. If they were truly mutated, they should have already attacked him by now.
So… what exactly were these?
“Meow meow meow?”
Dad, are you alright?
Ruan Shu looked at him with a hint of worry.
Ruan Xiao patted his daughter’s little cat head, feeling numb to the situation at this point.
He didn’t need to guess—this was definitely something his little troublemaker had caused again.
Expressionless, he called Ruan Qingran.
“Uncle?”
When Ruan Qingran answered the call, he stifled a yawn. He’d pulled an all-nighter researching different kinds of energy to understand Shushu’s mysterious ability.
Yet, he still had no clue. His little cousin’s situation was truly unprecedented!
“Come over; there’s been another incident.”
Ruan Qingran: “……”
“What happened to Shushu this time?” His tone was tinged with a bit of helplessness and exhaustion.
The way he emphasized “this time” said it all.
Ruan Shu’s little ears twitched innocently. Heaven knew she was genuinely innocent!
She hadn’t done anything.
Just like when she’d reluctantly accepted her status as an F-ranked Jingshen “little weakling,” she’d stopped struggling against it.
But then, suddenly, she discovered she was a healer.
And not just any healer—the only one in the entire universe.
And now, her Jingshen had even leveled up automatically.
As if that wasn’t enough, her plants had mutated!
And these mutations clearly weren’t ordinary.
Honestly, did she have some undiscovered special abilities? Why did all the unique traits seem to fall on her? She was truly just an ordinary little cat!
While waiting for her cousin to arrive, the little one let her ears droop like airplane wings, resting her chin on her dad’s arm.
“It’s alright,” Ruan Xiao comforted her.
“At this point, a little more won’t hurt.”
Ruan Shu: “………”
Dad, you’re so good at comforting a cat.