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Jerry made a nimble leap, and with a BANG, the mop slammed hard onto Tom's head. A red, carrot-shaped bump broke through his blue fur and popped out from the top of his head.
Tom's eyes went upward, taking in the entire "growth process" of the carrot. He tapped it with his paw and finally let out a miserable scream: "Uh-oh hohohoho!"
"Wuhaha hahahahaha."
Seeing him lift a stone only to hit his own foot, Jerry immediately burst into uncontrollable laughter.
Then he slid down Tom's back and tail like a slide, landing gracefully on the floor.
"Bleh bleh bleh bleh," he added, sticking out his tongue in mockery.
"Hmm!!!" Tom's face flushed with anger, and like a starving cat, he lunged forward.
But Jerry had already prepared for this, and without a second thought, darted away immediately!
The cat and mouse began a full-fledged chase around the shop.
"Interesting. These two little ones are so interesting!"
On the surface, they looked like ordinary cat and mouse, but their behavior, expressions, and mannerisms were so human-like.
Aha watched, clicking THEIR tongue in amazement.
THEY had already decided in THEIR mind that THEY must impart the greatest power and knowledge to them.
Letting these two little ones wreak havoc across the entire universe—it would be so much fun.
THEY watched with keen interest as Tom and Jerry displayed their abilities all over the room.
Jerry ran between the legs of a stool, causing Tom to crash it over.
Jerry ran to the wall, and with a leap of his little legs, he defied gravity, walking vertically along the wall as if it were flat ground. Tom, without warning, did the same.
Jerry squeezed under the cabinet, and Tom, refusing to be outdone, followed. When they emerged, Tom had been flattened into a long, pancake-like shape. With a shake of his body, he immediately returned to normal.
Various other miraculous skills were casually displayed during the chase, turning the small shop into a stage for their "supernatural feats."
"What adorable and energetic little ones."
Qingque felt like she wasn't watching a simple game of cat and mouse, but an absurdly surreal comedy. Her interest only deepened.
Aha was laughing so hard THEY could barely breathe.
Huohuo clicked their tongue in wonder, even forgetting to wake their stiffened tail in time.
The only one whose thoughts diverged from theirs was Sylvester.
Watching the little ones dash around the shop, Sylvester's right eyelid twitched, a massive sense of danger rising in his chest.
He raised his right hand, and a flash of bright yellow power immediately enveloped the cat and mouse as they leapt onto the coffee table.
The teapot they touched wobbled on the edge but finally stabilized on the tray.
"Close call."
A teapot wasn't worth much, but if he let them continue their antics unchecked, he doubted the roof and walls would remain intact after ten minutes.
Apart from the security door, it was hard to imagine anything else staying in place.
He still had years before the shop's property rights expired; he couldn't let chaos start now.
Sylvester corralled the two into the counter, his gaze completely devoid of amusement, and tapped a steady rhythm on the table.
The intense aura almost made the cat and mouse's hearts skip a beat.
Yet, their abilities were strong, and their awareness even stronger.
"Mmhmhmhm," they turned their backs, smiling apologetically yet shyly, revealing gleaming white teeth.
"Sigh, fine then."
Sylvester sighed, letting them go.
What else could he do? They were truly immortal.
As for punishing them… laughable. Who dared trap them nearby? Would he risk his property?
He tossed the cat and mouse into Aha's arms: "Go ahead, cause some chaos."
He even slipped a piece of pastry into each of their mouths.
With a solemn expression, Sylvester said: "Consider this your only warning. Don't come back in this lifetime."
Jerry, holding a pastry bigger than his body, nodded repeatedly. Tom did the same, though he had to force it down, squashing the pastry sideways into his belly.
Once again, Qingque and Huohuo clicked their tongues in amazement.
"These two little ones are incredible. Their emotions feel human, but their movements often don't."
Aha hugged them tightly, brimming with joy.
"From now on, you're under my care. Don't worry, I'll give you the best stage possible!"
The entire universe would be thrown into chaos—it was thrilling just to imagine.
Aha laughed heartily, slyly, in a way that made one shiver. It was clear THEY had no good intentions.
THEY narrowed THEIR eyes, looking toward the massive ship hovering above Luofu.
Perfect. This place was about to hold a celebration. There would be all sorts of people, and troublemakers too—this chaotic scene would be the perfect stage.
If there's going to be chaos, let it go!
"No need to thank me, Lan. This is what we're meant to do."
But to maximize the fun, THEY first needed to check in with Nanook, the battle maniac, and make preparations.
"Shopkeeper, your curios are amazing. I will never miss a single trash can again."
With that, THEY performed a classic clown bow, just like when they first arrived.
"I have urgent business, but here's my 'opening trash can fee.' Keep it safe."
THEY snapped their fingers, and a sound of ten million credits played throughout the shop.
Sylvester examined it carefully, confirming there were no tricks—it was genuinely transferred.
However…
"Mr. Giovanni, why is your payment account listed under Interastral Peace Corporation?"
Aha: "Ah, don't worry about the details. The money's in your hands, isn't it? I'll be off now."
THEY turned to leave, but glanced at Tail before exiting.
A mask had been casually tossed, landing on Tail's forehead.
Aha smirked, whispering: "Enjoy yourself, 'fool.'"
Then THEY transformed into a stream of colorful light and flew off, completely ignoring the screams from the employees of the IPC.
"No! I'm being hacked! My phone is automatically sending money! What's the account over there?"
"I am the Amber Lord, transfer me ten million, I'll appoint you chairman. Damn! Lies!"
He shouted hoarsely, denouncing the hacker's shamelessness.
The harm was high, the humiliation even higher.
Yet no one knew the screams in this corner.
Sylvester watched the phone Aha had given him slowly dissolve into a wisp of smoke.
Clearly, it was also created by the power of Elation. If he had tried to spend it, it would have been pointless.
He nodded after a moment of silence: "As expected of you."
At least the payment was real. Who actually paid didn't matter to him.
If THEY dared to renege, Sylvester could tear that mask to pieces.
"Tail, are you awake?"
Huohuo cried, finally remembering that their close companion was still lying on the floor.
After putting on the mask, Tail's body had gone limp, but quickly returned to its usual form.
Yet after watching for a while, Huohuo felt a strange sense of discomfort.
"Hmm… something feels a bit off?"
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