Chapter 100: The First Cat-and-Mouse War in Douluo Dalu

Tom was jolted awake by the sudden barrage of kisses. Who dares to kiss a cat so recklessly? Don't they know cats shouldn't be kissed like this?

Wait... Jerry!

Tom's drunkenness vanished in an instant, and the lethargy in his eyes disappeared. Overjoyed, he hugged Jerry tightly and began planting kisses all over him.

The sound of long, exaggerated kisses echoed through the room once again.

Shen An watched this scene in silence. He remembered how Tom had pushed Dugu Yan away in disgust when she kissed him.

So, cats and mice are the true love story. Love truly transcends species.

Jerry, however, looked disgusted and pushed Tom away. "Fake Veteran, what's wrong with you? Since when did you start drinking like this?"

Tom chuckled awkwardly. He couldn't exactly say he had been drinking out of longing for Jerry, could he?

Shen An watched the harmonious scene and thought, This seems peaceful. Maybe there won't be any chaos in the future.

But then he wondered, Why did my big, round Doraemon suddenly turn into Jerry? Shen An opened the system panel, read the notification, and fell into silence.

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The night Shen An fought the Emperor Team.

In a hotel, under Flender's guidance, the Shrek Academy members reunited with Qin Ming.

Qin Ming looked at the Shrek students, his gaze lingering on Tang San.

"What a pity. If you weren't from Shrek Academy, I would do everything in my power to bring you to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

"In you, I see potential no less than that of the Emperor Team."

"Even if they're from Shrek Academy, you can still bring them to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy," Yu Xiaogang said.

Flender was displeased. "What do you mean, Xiaogang? These are our students."

Yu Xiaogang replied calmly, "You saw Shen An's performance earlier. If they stay at Shrek, do you think they'll ever be able to defeat Shen An with the current training conditions?"

Flender retorted, "Why compare them to Shen An? He's a monster, but aside from him, these kids are still absolute geniuses in the entire continent."

"With the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's guidance, the students will have better opportunities to grow."

"Moreover, Shrek can't provide them with a bigger stage, such as the grand event a year from now. But the Heaven Dou Royal Academy can."

Flender was left speechless.

Dai Mubai and the others exchanged glances. Yu Xiaogang's words gave them hope.

With better training conditions, they could become stronger, and Shen An wouldn't seem so unreachable anymore.

Except for Ma Hongjun, the other students were clearly on Yu Xiaogang's side. Who wouldn't want a bigger stage?

In the end, Flender slumped in defeat, saying nothing.

What truly made Flender decide was the financial pressure and the mysterious forces in Soto City that had been threatening them recently.

The day after Jerry was summoned, Flender announced that Shrek Academy would move to Heaven Dou City and join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

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Shen An looked at the system notification: Due to Tom's overwhelming longing for Jerry, influenced by the great power of Emperor Tom, the summoned character has been changed to Jerry.

Shen An was rendered speechless by the system. Who's the master here? Why does Tom's longing for Jerry override the summoning? And why is the system calling Tom "Emperor Tom"? Is this some kind of official title?

But as Shen An watched Tom, now cheerful and energetic, his expression softened. Well, as long as Tom is happy.

In the teahouse, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Ye Zi curiously observed the new arrival.

Tom simply shook his body, and not only did the smell of alcohol disappear, but he also looked as good as new.

"This here is Jerry. He's my old friend," Tom introduced Jerry in a thick Sichuan accent.

Jerry, slightly shy, twisted his body and covered his blushing face. So embarrassing.

"Tom can talk?!" the three girls exclaimed in unison. They had known Tom for so long but had never heard him speak.

"Tom, if you can talk, why didn't you speak before?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, puzzled.

Tom remained silent and instead pulled out a piece of paper, writing: I'm a cat. Why would I talk for no reason? It's tiring.

Shen An watched Tom and Jerry with a doting smile. Tom, who never liked to talk, is now speaking solemnly to introduce Jerry. Isn't this love?

Jerry, still shy, said in his Sichuan accent, "I always knew Fake Veteran had me in his heart."

Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle.

Jerry's stomach suddenly let out a loud rumble.

Tom was startled, realizing it was mealtime. He rolled up his sleeves, and a spatula and ladle appeared in his hands, as if to say, Wait till Fake Veteran shows you his skills.

Ning Rongrong's eyes welled up with tears. For the past few days, Tom had been too depressed to cook, and they had been eating takeout. Compared to Tom's cooking, it was like heaven and earth.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong brought out a mountain of snacks to treat Jerry. Thinking Jerry's small frame wouldn't eat much, they were shocked when he devoured the entire pile.

Watching Jerry rub his full belly, the girls marveled at his appetite.

Jerry pulled out a tiny toothpick to pick his teeth and said lazily, "No wonder I haven't seen Fake Veteran in so long. Living like this, even a god wouldn't want to leave."

Shen An asked, "Jerry, we're going to another city tomorrow. Would you like to come with us?"

Jerry pointed at Tom, then at himself, and clasped his little hands together as if to say, Wherever Tom goes, I go.

Soon, Tom brought out a feast—eight dishes and two soups, covering the entire table.

Jerry's eyes sparkled, and he transformed into a brown whirlwind, quickly taking a seat at the table.

"Mmm, so good," Ning Rongrong said, moved. She had missed this taste for so long.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded in agreement.

Soon, only one chicken leg remained on the table. Both Jerry and Tom reached for it at the same time.

Tom glared at Jerry, who glared back defiantly.

The friendship between cat and mouse had officially capsized.

Shen An's eyelids twitched as he felt the teahouse shake ominously, as if it were about to collapse.

Tom grabbed the chicken leg and bolted outside, looking back smugly. But Jerry had somehow gotten ahead of him and set up a rope on the ground.

Tom tripped and was tied up in a bundle. With a mighty struggle, he broke free, and the chase was on.

Shen An even thought he heard the sound of explosions.

The first cat-and-mouse war had begun.

"Run outside!" Shen An shouted in panic, grabbing Ning Rongrong and Ye Zi. He turned into a blur as he dashed out of the teahouse.

Zhu Zhuqing quickly followed.

Three minutes later, the four of them stood by the roadside, staring in stunned silence as the teahouse collapsed into ruins.

In the rubble, Jerry sat triumphantly on the unconscious Tom, happily munching on the chicken leg.

Shen An felt a sharp pain in his chest. Over a single chicken leg, you two destroyed my teahouse.

Shen An stared blankly and muttered, "I knew having both a cat and a mouse around would lead to trouble."

"Life from now on is going to be unbearable!"