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The Daoist stepped onto the floating stairs. They were solid and steady, and had not the slightest tremor.
But the Daoist turned his head back and looked at the cat behind him.
“This will take quite some time again. Lady Calico, you should know what you’re supposed to do, right?”
The cat behind him had just been about to step forward and follow. Hearing his words, she stopped, sat down on the spot, lifted her paw and began to lick it. While licking, she glanced sideways at him before finally replying, “It’ll take quite some time meow?”
“Yes.”
“Then I will take good care of the horsey and the swallow!”
“And also take care of yourself.”
“I know!”
“And you should continue to train diligently, practice your spells, and of course,” Song You added after a slight pause, “the most important thing while doing all that... is still to take good care of yourself.”
He glanced into the distance.
“If you miss the fox and her tail,” he said, “you can go look for her and try.”
“I do miss the fox!”
This time, the calico cat’s tone was much more certain. The Daoist smiled. Lady Calico already knew what missing someone meant.
“I will train seriously,” the cat said solemnly, sitting upright with her head tilted up at him. “I’ll also study hard, learn spells, read and write, memorize poems and songs… And if I get something tasty, I’ll cook it for you to eat.”
“Thank...
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