Chapter 102: Contact

Hey! Hey! Hey! Chen Mu, you saw that, right? It also licked.

Du Jia Jia's excitement at this moment was indescribable in words; she never expected that, on a whim, she licked the glass and actually discovered a new continent.

I saw it.

Chen Mu was also very curious.

Could it be that this so-called psychic sense is just learning movements?

Copying without change?

If that's really the case, it seems kinda low.

But Du Jia Jia didn't care about that; after this discovery, she was overjoyed, not minding whether the glass was dirty, and stuck out her tongue to lick it again.

However, this time the little kitten did not imitate her.

What's going on?

Could it just be a coincidence?

Du Jia Jia was almost breaking down; she and the cat had been practicing together for several days, thinking they finally had some effect, but the result disappointed her again.

She weakly bent her legs and sat on the ground, head lowered, letting out a sigh.

Just then.

The cat outside the door seemed to sense something again, likewise letting out a 'whine', lowering its head even more, its eyes full of innocence.

Chen Mu looked surprised at the cat, then at Du Jia Jia.

Du Jia Jia also seemed to sense something, she lifted her head to look at the huge cat face outside the glass window, feeling somewhat better inside.

I have a guess.

"What?" Du Jia Jia sprang to her feet.

"The mental communication and psychic sense that Tang Jing spoke of should indeed exist, but because the target is a cat and your ability has just been discovered, this effect is still very weak; or rather, Little Yellow can only feel your stronger emotions, but cannot precisely capture your intentions."

"Can you put it more simply? I'm not Tang Jing." Du Jia Jia said, feeling a bit wronged.

"For example, feeling bored, feeling hungry—these are relatively simple sensations, so the cat can respond."

"But later, when you wanted the cat to drag away the dead mouse and couldn't, that's because Little Yellow could only sense that you felt disgust, but couldn't know exactly what you were disgusted by."

"In short, it can currently only sense your emotions; as for the specific matters, it cannot understand."

"So, when you licked the glass in anger at me, the cat imitated you and licked too, because you were genuinely unhappy then, but the second lick was clearly deliberate, so the cat couldn't sense it."

"And just now you genuinely felt disheartened, so the cat picked up on your emotion."

Du Jia Jia listened attentively and finally understood roughly.

"So I just have a pet that can sense my emotions, but actually cannot communicate with it, right?" Du Jia Jia couldn't tell whether she felt relieved or disappointed; the result wasn't bad, but still not perfect.

Chen Mu shook his head: "Not necessarily; the growth potential of special abilities is their greatest feature—any ability's starting point isn't usually strong, and ultimately it depends on each person's talent and effort."

This was Chen Mu's ultimate understanding of special abilities.

"So, does that mean I still have a chance?"

"I believe that one day you will be able to truly communicate with Little Yellow, and even have it carry you around." Chen Mu laughed.

Du Jia Jia burst into laughter: "By then I will surely gather everyone and have Little Yellow take us for a drive."

"What are you talking about?" Tang Jing happened to walk over.

Chen Mu repeated his earlier conversation and his own speculation.

Tang Jing laughed: "Then let me first thank Jia Jia; I really want to experience what it feels like to ride a cat."

"You're welcome, you're welcome." Du Jia Jia smiled, waving her hand, as if this were already a fact.

But then she realized a problem: "How exactly should I train my ability?"

As soon as she said that, both Tang Jing and Chen Mu were left speechless.

Other people's special abilities are easy to talk about—just keep using them—but Du Jia Jia's seems more like a passive skill; you can't keep making her change her emotions, after all, and if it's not genuine, the cat won't pay attention.

"You are the first mental-related special ability we've encountered; indeed there's no precedent, but the principle should be the same."

Tang Jing said up to this point, glanced at Chen Mu, hesitated a moment, and said: "I suggest we try actual contact."

"Let Du Jia Jia go out?" Chen Mu was startled.

"Hmm." Tang Jing nodded.

"Isn't that too fast?"

"I think we can try."

Upon hearing this, Du Jia Jia immediately understood and exclaimed excitedly: "Tang Jing, you also agree to let me go out, right?"

Du Jia Jia, who had previously licked the glass out of anger at Chen Mu, now seeing someone support her, was especially excited.

Opening the glass ultimately still required Chen Mu to act; if he disagreed, Du Jia Jia would have no recourse, but now that Tang Jing, as chief strategist, had said this, Chen Mu usually wouldn't object.

Chen Mu hesitated a moment, then said: "Let's ask everyone's opinion."

This concerns the life and death of the Qiming elder member, which is of course a major matter; moreover, Du Jia Jia's ability currently looks very promising, of great significance to the whole team, so her fate is no longer just her own.

During the meal.

Chen Mu explained the matter again.

However, Dong Junwei was the first to object: "No, that's too risky."

Du Jia Jia put on a bitter face: "Class monitor, I think it's fine; Little Yellow is now quite close to me."

"I believe it has no ill will toward you, but this kind of kitten doesn't know its own strength—if it licks you or scratches you casually, do you still have a life?"

"It won't." Du Jia Jia, though still opposing, spoke much softer.

Dong Junwei's longstanding authority was enough to cow Du Jia Jia, such a soft girl, with just a word.

However, Chen Mu then said: "Class monitor, why not let Du Jia Jia try? I'll make her a full-body plastic armor; if it's just a couple of licks, it should be fine, and if there's any problem I'll pull her back immediately, so there won't be any danger to her life."

Dong Junwei sighed: "Do we really need to rush this? Even if Jia Jia never awakens, no one will look down on you."

"But I would despise myself." Du Jia Jia shrank her neck, seeming a little afraid of Dong Junwei.

Chen Mu understood Dong Junwei's character; she had always regarded the safety of all members as her own responsibility. The matters concerning Luo Hui and Gu Ping had already made her feel very guilty; it would be best if none were missing. If Du Jia Jia were to encounter trouble in this peaceful environment, it would naturally be unacceptable.

Chen Mu said, "This is a step that must be taken sooner or later; now, while Little Kitten looks relatively docile, it might be the best opportunity."

Dong Junwei furrowed her brows, unable to make a decision for a long time.