The Immortal Court conquers the demon realm, and all the demons are captured.
To reform and educate them, the Immortal Court announces a program in the Demon-Suppressing Prison: any demon prisoner who sincerely repents will receive a kitten.
Demons: Who could resist that?
From then on, they behave themselves and compete to work overtime so they can earn treats for their kittens.
But the infamous Demon Venerable remains unmoved.
Whenever the demons pass his cell, they lower their heads in shame. As expected of the Demon Venerable. He can resist the temptation of kittens! Sigh, I really have no willpower.
Then one night, a passing demon hears an angry meow from inside the cell.
The Demon Venerable's voice is soft and sheepish. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Be good, don't meow."
The demons: ?
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The highly respected Immortal Lord Luo Dai has a secret: his true form is a very unimposing little cat.
To maintain his authority, he has kept this secret for tens of thousands of years. Only after overworking himself in the war between immortals and demons does he have no choice but to take his true form and rest.
But when he wakes, he finds himself inexplicably in the Demon-Suppressing Prison.
Even worse, the fearsome demon who had driven him mad with rage during the war between immortals and demons is sitting nearby!
The demon looks at him, his expression conflicted and hesitant.
Just as Luo Dai is about to bristle, the demon's poker face suddenly turns red, and he speaks in a low voice.
"I'll just pet you once. Just once."
Luo Dai: Meow?
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The demons escape en masse and return for another assault.
Immortal Lord Luo Dai takes charge, leading a delegation to negotiate with them.
Luo Dai stands with his hands behind his back, cool and aloof. "State your terms for a truce."
The Demon Venerable hates his old nemesis, Luo Dai, more than anyone.
He sneers and grabs him roughly, his voice threatening. "Give the cat back to me, or you'll regret it!"
Luo Dai smiles faintly. "...Fine."
Theme: Warmth can win over a sincere heart.
