Chapter Six, The Proposal of the Giant Elephant
Upon entering the cave, I looked around. Inside, there were soft fur mats laid out, which were very comfortable. Before I could even climb up and roll around, the demon grabbed me and took me to a side room to change into a set of silk clothing. The fabric was very light, and wearing it felt almost like not wearing anything at all, which pleased me greatly. What I was most satisfied with was that there was a hole in the back of the clothing for my tail to stick out, allowing me to roll around at any time.
The unicorn rhinoceros king finally squeezed in from the back, transforming into a human form, appearing as a robust and stout man. His small eyes were squinted into a line from smiling, and he carried no weapons, looking very amiable, which made me feel a sense of goodwill towards him
And I stood in a small corner with the Bull Demon King and others, gazing up at their grandeur
"Your Majesty, spare my life!" The tiger suddenly knelt down on its front legs and spoke human words, "I apologize for my tardiness and acknowledge my dereliction of duty. I earnestly request Your Majesty to show mercy and spare my life."
The tiger immediately sat down obediently
A giant roc flew into the sky again, landing beside the giant elephant. The two animals had already filled the entire valley, and there seemed to be a unicorn rhinoceros that could not squeeze in behind them
I looked up at Yinzi's pair of eyes, resembling black gemstones, filled with an incomprehensible sorrow. This sorrow inexplicably pierced into my memory, stirring up waves of emotion, compelling me to slowly rise to my feet under his influence
It is too frightening
Finally, the day has arrived for me to set off to face the proposal. Luocha carefully dressed me for half a day and then took me to a valley in Luoying Mountain.
The silver kept winking at me, and it continued to do so until its face nearly cramped, before I remembered that this was the signal to utter that well-rehearsed phrase
The King of the Elephants began to speak, his voice somewhat shy yet resounding, causing my ears to tremble.
I opened my eyes wide; with each word he uttered, my mouth watered a little more, making me crave to pounce on him...
Yin Zi finally smiled, and he supported me as we walked step by step towards the mountain top. I followed his rhythm and tried to walk with both feet, only to find that it was not as uncomfortable as I had imagined, but rather very smooth and comfortable.
The Bull Demon King and the Rakshasa exchanged glances, while the crow transformed back into silver once again. He stepped forward and smiled at me, saying: "Get up, we are home."
Left and right, left and right, left and right... My heart itches uncontrollably, my fingernails gradually lengthen, and I am fully focused, waiting for the moment when the feathers come to a stop
"Alright, alright, that's it." The Bull Demon King wanted to come up and support me with the other hand, but was glared at by the Rakshasa and awkwardly withdrew.
Thus, the face of the King of Elephants turned slightly red again, and he unfolded the paper, reading it word by word with tension: "Brocade-clad turtles everywhere, warm and cold flower-brewed donkey stew, shrimp rolls, fish head tofu soup, dry-fried flatfish, braised carp, steamed soft-shelled turtle, drunken shrimp ... ... "
Suddenly, a strong scent of a wild beast halted my steps. A golden-eyed white tiger leaped out from the jungle, standing before me. Its terrifying fangs seemed to be dripping with saliva, and its eyes, though not angry, exuded an overwhelming aura of killing intent
This is not my home
He said: "Miao Miao, I love you"
The Falling Petal Mountain is filled with towering ancient trees, shrouding the entire peak in darkness and humidity, making it an exceptional habitat for cats, which are nocturnal creatures
Unexpectedly, that bastard, the Giant Peng King, walked up and quietly tugged at the elephant's collar, whispering: "You took the wrong paper; this is the recipe I copied for the chef..."
Jumping down from the crow's wings, I lay on the ground, sniffing left and right, but there were no familiar scents anywhere. Unable to help it, I turned back and called out a few mournful cries to everyone.
The giant Peng King beside him became furious: "You woman, even if you do not agree to the marriage proposal! There is no need to harm my brother! Kill them!"
It is difficult to bite... I dejectedly lowered my ears and looked mournfully at the colossal object before me, unable to figure out where to start.
Then, Yin Zi and the Bull Demon King began to conduct ideological and moral education on me. I could only yawn while listening, and they insisted that I not sleep, until the Rakshasa brought in the cooked carp, which finally broke this dull atmosphere
With a great yawn and a flick of its tail, I suddenly noticed that two feathers on its crown were swaying along with its head, first to the east and then to the west, resembling the cat teaser that my owner plays with me, causing my eyes to instinctively follow the movement of these two feathers.
I sat on the ground, shaking my head to indicate my refusal to get up, yet he forcibly grabbed my hand, attempting to drag me up against my will
After he finished speaking, smoke began to rise from his body. Emerging from the smoke was a man with short white hair. The man was exceptionally tall, even towering over the Bull Demon King. His skin was quite pale, lacking any color, yet his features were refined and handsome. He wore a suit of silver chainmail, and on his elephant-headed iron belt hung a pair of golden hammers. Adorning his head was a crown embedded with jewels, from which two long feathers extended, resembling a cultured general from a play.
Before I set off, I recalled the elephant I had seen on television, which seemed only slightly larger than a cat, and suddenly I was struck by the thought of avenging my proposal by biting it to death
This time I completely do not understand... Watching him shake his head in a daze, the sun in the sky warms my entire body, making me wish I could lie down and sleep immediately
The Bull Demon King had not yet reacted when the Rakshasa quickly pushed me aside and gently embraced me, saying: "Sister, do not be afraid, this tiger is very well-behaved and obedient. If you don't believe me, just ask him to roll over a few times for you to see"
I reluctantly turned back to take one last look at the tiger, who gazed at me pitifully, maintaining its posture and daring not to move.
However, when I actually met him, I realized I was wrong
I looked into her earnest eyes and, half in doubt and half with courage, walked up to the tiger and said: "Sit down!"
For this damned phrase, I memorized it thousands of times before I could finally remember it, and at the same time, it left an unforgettable shadow over the matter of proposing.
I understand the first two characters; even though many people in my memory call me by different names, such as King, Boss, Little Sister, Adopted Sister, Bastard Cat, Cat Demon King, Cat Beauty, and so on, the characters "Miao Miao" and "Miao Miao" appear with the highest frequency. I am very aware that this is calling out to me
Regrettably, as I bent down to bite into the fish, they began to teach me about dining etiquette once again
The giant Peng King beside him also underwent a transformation, reappearing before him as a gaunt man. His cheekbones were visible, with thin lips and an eagle-like nose. A pair of golden eyes shone with sharpness, as if they could see through everything. He wore simple cloth garments, and at his waist hung a pair of iron hooks, unable to conceal the sharpness that emanated from his entire being
But what do the last three words mean? I quickly turned around and looked to Yinzi for help
"Fun! Fun!" I clapped my hands and wanted to continue, but the silver, which had just caught its breath, dragged me towards the hidden cave inside, saying that I should play later.
I do not understand what he is saying, he is just grabbing the collar of the silver and shouting: "Tiger! Tiger! Hurry up and kill him!"
Withered leaves fell in abundance, resembling rain. He wiped the bloodstains from the corner of his mouth, struggling to stand up in the rain, and once again approached me, grasping my hands firmly and insisting, "Stand up!"
Soon I began to run swiftly, occasionally leaping onto tree trunks and jumping over streams, while the silver behind me spread its wings, weaving through the branches and leaves, keeping pace with my speed
Silver and the Bull Demon King let out a long sigh for reasons unknown behind the scenes
No! I forcefully swung my arm, and the frail silver flew out, colliding with a large tree not far away. The impact caused the entire tree, which was large enough to be embraced by a single person, to sway slightly.
The tiger knelt on the ground, repeatedly bowing its head and shouting: "Your Majesty, have mercy and spare my life! Your Majesty, have mercy and spare my life!"
This disgusting training lasted for a full three days. I had countless times sent the silver flying, countless times driven the Bull Demon King to madness, and endured under the fish and meat of the Rakshasa countless times. However, that tiger was even more unfortunate; it lay outside maintaining its position for three days. By the time I remembered it, it was almost starving to death
So annoying
In these three days, Yin and the others have only taught me one sentence, which is to say to a huge elephant, "Although I hold you in great esteem, this marriage is not quite suitable; please allow me some time to consider it further"
I looked at Yinzi again with a pleading gaze, and he hurriedly replied for me: "She cannot read, you read it yourself."
As a result, this tiger is even more obedient than a dog, immediately executing all my commands and lying on the ground with its four legs in the air
The giant elephant king stepped forward and approached me. He shyly took out a piece of paper from his bosom and said: "Miss Miao Miao, I have written you a love letter."
Fortunately, the Bull Demon King arrived shortly after. Upon seeing the situation, he shouted, "What are you doing?"
I continued to happily chase the feathers of the giant elephant king in circles
I recalled the commands for training dogs that I had seen before, and I said in succession: "Lie down, roll over, play dead, don't move!"
However, before I could say the password, the King of the Giants spoke again: "It seems inappropriate to meet Miss Miao Miao in my original form; let me transform back into my human form."
This white giant elephant is as tall as a mountain, blocking out the sunlight from the sky. When it takes a step, the entire earth trembles, and its roar can be heard far beyond the clouds. I must raise my head as high as possible to see its eyes
I quickly let go of the silver and rushed to his side, shouting: "There is a tiger! Brother, save me!"
The two of us shouted louder and louder, interspersed with the sound of kowtowing. The money was squeezed so tightly that it turned red in the face and neck, and breathing was nearly halted, making it impossible to speak.
Meow! I was so startled that I let out a loud scream, quickly retreating behind the silver, trembling as I said, "There... there is a tiger, kill... kill it!"
When the hypnotic poetry came to a halt, I immediately pounced on the feathers with the force of a thunderbolt, causing the king of elephants to roll over in fright, evading my sharp claws
However, this is not my home
The sound of snickering surrounded him, and the expression of the King of Elephants grew even more tense. He hurriedly fished out another piece of paper from his body, blushing as he continued to read: "In the wild, there are dead deer, wrapped in white grass; there is a girl in love, and a gentleman entices her..."