one

Without a moment's hesitation, I resolutely refused, saying: "I am a disciple of the orthodox teachings, not a malevolent demon that forces humans into transactions"

In the end, Shao Tian advised, "The demon race and human society have mutual exchanges, and there are even some demons holding positions in inconspicuous government agencies, serving the interests of the demon race while fulfilling their own needs. This is something that governments around the world are well aware of and tacitly permit. Moreover, many of the things created by humans are also necessary for you. A mere twenty years of lifespan is not a significant trade in your eyes. I have wealth and power; I can exchange anything you desire. Why must we become adversaries? Wouldn't it be better to be friends?"

He got a feather as a token, put down his computer, and kept bothering me, incessantly asking silly questions like "When are we going to vaccinate the pets this year"

I shook my head: "Not good"

I questioned William, "Haven't you finished seeing off the guests? Didn't Hong Yu teach you how to deal with difficult customers?"

Shao Tian gritted his teeth and asked, "Why?"

I truly cannot kill him at will; he knows quite a bit about the rules of the demon clan and seems to be a person of considerable influence in the human world, making him rather difficult to deal with

Shao Tiandan is quite bold; in his fury, he laughed instead: "According to the regulations of the demon clan, do you dare to kill me at will?"

William's expression was one of hurt, but since the greeting duties were his responsibility, he obediently ran to the red-feathered cabinet. Following the method he had learned recently, he randomly took out some tea leaves, carelessly grabbed a handful and placed them in a ceramic cup, then haphazardly added warm water. Like a little butler, he properly presented it in front of the chubby man, revealing eight shiny little teeth, and smiled, saying, "Guest, please enjoy the tea"

I am a purebred Golden Retriever, with both parents being champion dogs that have won awards at multiple dog shows, and I possess a pedigree certificate! When I was bought, it cost a total of 8,000 yuan! The young boy seriously took out a beautifully crafted piece of paper from a cloth bag embroidered with a cat's head, and proudly said, "It has the identification number, the names of my parents, and the chip number. I receive a vaccination once a year, deworming twice, and I have a collar, so I am definitely not a mixed-breed dog"

Shao Tian resentfully said to me, "Do not force me to tear off the facade?"

I revealed a terrifying cat face, extended my claws, and threatened, "What tricks can you, a mere human, pull off? With a single swipe of my paw, I could crush you.

"Miss Night Eye, it is quite normal to forget many things as a person of your stature," Shao Tian chuckled twice, took a cigar out of his pocket, and after taking a puff, quickly extinguished it upon seeing my displeasure. With his small, bean-like eyes half-closed, he helped me recall the past, "When I was eight years old, I was hospitalized at Yanshan Hospital and met a girl of the same age, though I have forgotten her name... We were both just children, and since our wards were close, we quickly became friends. That little girl seemed to have leukemia; she was rescued several times, and the doctors said she had only three months to live, but she hoped to live for another two years. At that time, I was young and naive, feeling very sorry for her, and I don't know what strange thoughts crossed my mind, but I desperately prayed for her wish to come true. That night, Night Eye, you descended from the heavens and appeared before me, speaking human words, transforming into human form, saying that only a deal with a monster could save the girl's life, but it would require a corresponding price."

I nonchalantly uttered a couple of "hmphs" and said, "I also detest skinny people, little children, women, men! And dogs!"

The guest's expression changed slightly, but soon they maintained a charming and amiable smile

Shao Tian smiled and said, "But it is not surprising that supernatural novels deceive me; someone has told me that after death, reincarnation occurs, and that heaven and hell are merely fabrications created by your demon clan to frighten the timid."

Shao Tian disdainfully curled his lips and said, "There are still many destitute wretches in this world who find themselves at a dead end"

I nodded and said: "Exchanging one's lifespan for another's does indeed seem like something I would do; it is a mutual agreement, what is wrong with that?"

In recent days, Hongyu returned to Xianshan to find her master, and before leaving, she instructed me not to bully William too much

I am too lazy to entangle with that annoying guy, frowning: "William, show him out!"

The guest graciously took a sip but did not dare to take a second. He pushed various gifts in front of me, which included a variety of high-end supplements, delicacies, and a few bottles of fine wine, and then, in a familiar tone, said: "It has been over thirty years since we last met, and it was truly not easy to find you. I am Shao Tian, the little boy you met in the hospital back then. Do you remember?"

His name is William. He was originally an ordinary Golden Retriever, but was abandoned by his owner some time ago. Out of kindness, Hong Yu took him in and used his two hundred years of cultivation to transform him into human form, then left him in my care, which has resulted in my being persistently pestered by him ever since

I urged, "Your soul is so tainted that you will surely descend into hell in the future; it is better not to be reincarnated."

I am a cat, a purebred Chinese rural cat, harboring a deep-seated disdain for dogs, and I will not show them any kindness.

Shao Tian retorted fiercely: "What difference is there between you deceiving my innocent self into making a contract and the wicked demons?"

I quickly jumped up from the sofa, transformed into human form, adjusted the lace on my skirt, looked at the newcomer, but couldn't recall the history, and frowned as I asked William: "Where did this fat deadweight come from?"

He knows who I am, no need for concealment

I ask: "Where does the soul come from?"

As a member of the new generation of the demon clan, William does not reject electronic devices. Every day, he holds his computer to play "Angry Birds" and "Plants vs. Zombies," and then progresses to online games, enjoying himself immensely, which only deepens my disdain for this homebody.

I lazily glanced at him and yawned: "You are not pleasing to the eye"

William poked my waist beside me and whispered, "Ye Tong, it's not good to discriminate against fat people"

William rolled up his sleeves, politely grabbed Shao Tian by the collar, and courteously threw him along with the gifts out, causing him to land on the concrete ground by the roadside. He then politely bowed and said: "We welcome you to come again next time"

How could he know about these matters? I was momentarily taken aback.

No, no," Shao Tian shook his hand, denying, "I would like to cancel a previous transaction we made.

Shao Tian shook his head and said, "To abandon the soul is to abandon reincarnation; one day it will be devoured by you, and I will not agree to that"

I am furious: "If you call again, I will take you to eat dog meat hotpot!"

I was surprised: "What is happening?"

The cat chased the dog, creating a commotion, and William was caught up in the chaos with dog hair flying everywhere, so much so that he ignored the doorbell ringing for quite some time

I cannot recall this matter; seeing the other party's expression of deep resentment, I hurriedly asserted, "As long as both parties agree, the contract is established and cannot be regretted afterwards"

Shao Tian urgently said, "I was only eight years old at that time and did not possess the capacity for civil conduct"

Shao Tian leaned back deeply against the sofa, the appearance of being obsequious and compliant vanished. With a hint of frustration and arrogance, he said: "For more than thirty years, my development has been smooth sailing, and now I can be considered wealthy and influential. Now that I am nearly fifty, during a recent hospital check-up, the CT results indicated a mass in my lungs, likely malignant. I immediately recalled the time we met in our childhood. Life lasts only seventy or eighty years; for the demon race, it is as fleeting as a firefly. But if humans subtract twenty years from their lifespan, how many days do I have left to live? Therefore, I must cancel this unfair transaction!"

This answer is somewhat outrageous, leaving Shao Tian dumbfounded with anger

In the retro two-story villa of City G, a young boy dressed in a European-style black suit sits upright on a handmade cushion made of blue floral cotton fabric. He appears to be around sixteen or seventeen years old, with fluffy, dazzling golden hair that curls slightly at the ends. His fair complexion and delicate, charming features are particularly highlighted by a pair of beautiful deep brown eyes that convey a sense of gentleness and kindness. He exudes an air of nobility, and if one were to overlook the dog ears on his head and the tail swaying behind him, he could easily be mistaken for a little prince from a European fairy tale

Shao Tian, with a pained expression, said: "You took advantage of my youth and ignorance, asking me to exchange twenty years of my life for her two years of life... This deal is far too unfair"

I said with a forced smile, "You can give me your soul, and I will grant you an additional fifty years of life"

Shao Tian once again touched the cigar box, having endured for a long time, and said, "Money can make the devil push the millstone; I will not let Miss Ye Tong suffer. I can trade with you using other souls to reclaim my twenty years of life."

"Talking about the law with a monster, are you out of your mind?" I sharpened my claws and coldly mocked, "Once the transaction is complete, there are no follow-ups. If you want to bully Ye Tong, you better practice your fighting skills well. Otherwise, just obediently go back, accept this life, and don't cause any more trouble.

William has always disliked strangers intruding on his territory, and the smile on his face is maintained with great effort. Now, hearing his unfriendly tone, he is glaring fiercely at the other party, occasionally letting out low growls from his throat, as if he might pounce and bite at any moment. Upon receiving my command, he immediately jumped up, maintaining the courtesy taught by the Red Feather, and politely gestured for him to leave.

"I can't remember..." The cat has a rather poor memory, often disregarding many trivial matters, especially those related to humans. Observing its ingratiating demeanor, I surmised it was a past trading partner, now seeking to engage in a second transaction. Thus, I feigned a commercial smile and said: "What do you wish to trade this time? Quick weight loss? Treatment for diabetes and hypertension? I have miraculous remedies that yield immediate results! And they are not expensive either"

The outsider could no longer wait; the floral fabric door curtain was suddenly flung open, and the blue wind chime jingled softly. A gust of sharp wind carrying the scent of cologne rushed in. A middle-aged businessman, portly and resembling a nouveau riche, dressed in designer brands, was carrying a large assortment of gifts. His face was filled with smiles, his chubby cheeks nearly obscuring his eyes, as he nodded and bowed to greet me, saying, "I heard voices inside and thought that Miss Ye Tong must not have heard the knock, so I intruded. It has been a long time; I hope you have been well"