Survival for all, my island is the last pure land on earth.

The black mist slowly gathered inward, gradually solidifying, and the blurry outline slowly revealed the figure of a small black cat.

First comes the small head, then the limbs, and finally, soft downy fur.

Lilith took two steps back in confusion, then leaped back and appeared in front of Eris.

Eris seemed to sense the movement and slowly opened her emerald green eyes.

It stood up, shook its fur, and a few wisps of black smoke drifted out from the tips of its fur.

Lilith spoke up: "Brother."

"Meow~~" Eris tilted her head, her round head bumping into Lilith's chest, bouncing her back a few steps: "Meow meow~~"

Lilith's mouth gaped slightly, surprised by Eris's reaction: "Teacher, what is this...?"

Sisyphus: "It was likely injured while in the labyrinth, and given that Sphiro used 'Soul Annihilation' on it, it probably lost all its memories and regressed to its newborn state."

Jin Xiaoman squatted down and looked at Eris with curiosity. Eris looked up and looked at Jin Xiaoman with curiosity as well.

Jin Xiaoman stretched out a finger and tapped Eris's head. Eris arched its back, took a deep breath, and then let out a very loud "Meow~~".

This made Sisyphus laugh out loud: "It was like this when it was a puppy. Whenever it felt it had been bullied, it would go around looking for people, loudly complaining, and drag me to seek justice for it."

Lilith took a small step back. This matter was somewhat overturned by her understanding. In her heart, her brother had always been mature and steady, her eternal support. No matter what happened to her, it could be resolved smoothly and perfectly.

Now, the older brother has become weak, immature, and even prone to whining and tattling. Does this mean...?

Now it's its turn to protect its brother!

Sisyphus, sensing Lilith's thoughts, chuckled, "Trying to take Eris back to the forest?"

Lilith nodded.

"We are both burdened by God's curse. Let's leave it with the red panda and raise it here. Come and see it whenever you miss it."

Upon hearing this, Jin Xiaoman immediately perked up, her eyes fixed intently on the little black cat climbing all over the floor. Right now, it was tugging at the sofa fabric, trying to climb higher.

Jin Xiaoman, with her left arm around the squirrel and her right hand holding a baby, said with a grin, "That's right, that's right, I will definitely take good care of Lord Eris, don't worry."

Lilith pursed her lips: "Don't forget, it loves dried fish, so prepare some for it."

"Don't worry, I may lack many things here, but I certainly don't lack good food."

Lilith glanced back twice, then turned and left: "I promised you before that I would give you a surprise when you came back. Prepare for it in the next couple of days."

If Lilith hadn't mentioned it, Jin Xiaoman would have forgotten about it. She asked, "What are you preparing?"

Instead of Lilith's reply, she heard Sisyphus sigh, "Oh dear, I haven't eaten for days, I'm so hungry."

Jin Xiaoman glanced at her watch; it was already 1 a.m., so it was unlikely she was out hunting. "What would you like to eat, Senior?"

Sisyphus: "I saw it all. You have a red broth that smells delicious, spicy, and numbing. Let me have a taste."

"A deluxe hot pot?"

Jin Xiaoman handed the hot pot to Sisyphus, then turned to get chopsticks. She had been craving hot pot for a long time, so it would be a good opportunity to eat together.

"Hiccup~~"

Sisyphus deliberately made a sound, met Jin Xiaoman's astonished gaze, and circled in the water with satisfaction: "Delicious."

"Oh dear, little panda, you don't want some too, do you? I'm sorry, there aren't any left."

Jin Xiaoman pouted: "Senior..."

Sisyphus closed his eyes, pretended not to hear, and leisurely climbed onto a lotus leaf to go to sleep.

Jin Xiaoman sighed, resignedly carrying the squirrel and Eris back to her bedroom.

She took a rug out of her backpack and laid it all over the bedroom according to the instructions: "I'll lay it in the living room tomorrow too, so that you'll feel comfortable walking on the floor even when you're barefoot."

She then took out a fluffy winter bedding set and a quilt, spread them on the bed, adjusted the room temperature to a comfortable 26 degrees Celsius, and snuggled into bed.

Unlike quilts made of ordinary cotton, quilts made of velvet grass are light and soft. When you lie in one, it feels like you are sinking into a warm cloud, keeping out all the cold. Your tense muscles and bones slowly relax, and warmth gradually spreads to your limbs.

Jin Xiaoman happily rolled around in bed a few times, hugging and kissing the squirrel repeatedly, completely unaware of the disdain in Eris's eyes as he huddled on the pillow, shivering.

Meanwhile, Sisyphus, still in the fish tank, kept rolling around in the water after confirming that Jin Xiaoman really wouldn't come out again: "So spicy, so spicy!!"

..........

At seven o'clock in the morning, Jin Xiaoman walked out of the training room, took a shower, and changed into clean clothes.

Knowing that Jin Xiaoman had a lot of activities planned for the day, and with the addition of a new member, Ah Ye prepared a very lavish breakfast.

Bamboo steamers are stacked high. Lifting the lid reveals soft, white steamed buns and flower rolls, followed by chicken feet, crystal soup dumplings, spring rolls, shumai, shrimp dumplings, and other foods.

Next to the steamer were three casserole dishes, containing radish and beef brisket soup, angelica and mutton soup, and red date and ginger tea, respectively.

Around the table were some white porcelain plates, on which were placed golden fried eggs with crispy edges, steaks covered in thick sauce, bursting sausages, crispy dried anchovies, and so on.

The aroma is enticing and whets the appetite.

Outside the energy shield, a thin layer of snow lay lightly on the ground, not thick, but enough to drape the entire world in a pure white hue.

A layer of snow had settled on the branches, and the trunks were covered with a layer of silver frost. From a distance, the trees and shrubs looked like a tapestry of silver and white.

Jin Xiaoman could imagine the cold air rushing towards her without even going outside. The air she inhaled was crisp and cool, and when she exhaled, it instantly condensed into a thin white mist.

Inside the energy shield, the temperature is comfortable, the air is fresh, and soft light fills the entire space.

At the dining table, Squirrel and Eris were already seated. Squirrel even took out a suitable-sized bib from the ones Jin Xiaoman had prepared for it and put it on Eris's chest, its eyes fixed intently on Jin Xiaoman, waiting for the meal to begin.

"How heartwarming!" Jin Xiaoman couldn't help but sigh, wishing time could stand still at this moment.

A-Ye had just finished preparing breakfast for Sisyphus in the kitchen when she turned around and noticed Jin Xiaoman staring blankly at the dining table. She asked softly, "Sir, is there a problem?"

Jin Xiaoman shook her head: "No."

They're just too happy.

She took Ah Ye's arm and walked towards the squirrel. On the first day of the cold season, she was full of confidence in the future.

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