I'm drawing an action-packed anime within a depressing one!

I scanned the area.

In the comics, the abilities of minor characters are generally no greater than their previous gong-ringing and homing abilities.

If one has the ability to use it, it should be at least at the level of a core character or above, while I, as a mere extra, am obviously a million miles away from being a core character.

Knowing that the load-bearing capacity has its limits, He Zhou felt that he needed to be more cautious in choosing each load-bearing capacity.

"never mind."

"Let's upgrade our current three abilities first."

"Currently, it only takes 21 points to upgrade all abilities to Tier 1, which is more cost-effective."

"I wonder what it will be like after the upgrade."

"It should be helpful for me tomorrow."

He was really looking forward to it.

This damned hellhole!

Your survival skills must be improved first!

...

Thinking about the recently emerged underworld setting 3 and the inexplicably sealed-off park area, He Zhou got goosebumps.

Fortunately, its popularity has increased rapidly today.

A notification sound kept playing in my ear.

[Popularity increased by 0.6]

[Popularity increased by 0.6]

Although the comments section of this comic is now in an uproar, it's unclear where they're arguing, but it keeps attracting new comic readers to come and read the comic.

Upon seeing that his popularity score had reached 21, He Zhou did not hesitate to spend a little money to upgrade the cheapest Alert Ear.

[Next Level: Alert Ears - Tier 1]

[Upgrade Requirements: Character status reaches background level, popularity value 1]

[Upgrade?]

"Yes."

After confirmation, one popularity point was deducted.

Upgrade successful!

[Alert Ear - Level 1]

[Source: The NPC cat in the first episode of "Black Cat Detective"]

[Effect: Can frequently detect unusual sounds.]

[Next Level: Alert Ear - Stage Two]

[Upgrade Requirements: Character status reaches "Passerby" level, popularity score 10]

The ability of alert hearing has been greatly enhanced.

Although it was only a change from occasionally being able to catch weak anomalies to frequently catching some anomalies.

The whole thing has undergone a complete and earth-shattering change.

The sounds around me became much clearer, as if no noise in the air could escape my ears now.

...

Unlike striking a gong, this ability doesn't require active use; it's more like a passive ability that's always on and doesn't even consume much energy.

He Zhou should have been happy.

But he was quickly taken aback.

Because my room is too quiet now.

Previously, in classrooms, corridors, cafeterias, and even many ordinary places, he could occasionally feel that there was a layer of transparent, damp, and cold stuff sticking to the air.

The feeling of gusts of cold wind undulating in the air was very uncomfortable, making one feel as if the whole place was shrouded in a layer of gray fog, and the whole place looked gloomy and cold.

And my own room…

He Zhou glanced at it.

The living room was decorated with warm-toned lights, white sofas, and beige wooden floors, creating a very cozy atmosphere.

The bedroom contained a bed, a thick beige carpet, and Jiang Dai sitting in a chair, cautiously eating dried meat and patrolling the room.

It looks very reassuring.

Once the curtains are drawn, it becomes a quiet little world.

It allows people to completely relax.

...

"Aren't you going to draw anymore?"

Jiang Dai noticed his gaze and immediately looked over: "I know! I'm hungry!"

"Fortunately."

"I'm going to take a shower."

He Zhou decided to take a shower before starting to draw the ending.

Now only the final bit of the ending remains.

You must burn incense and bathe!

Once the ending is finished, I can sit back and wait for my abilities to improve!

He Zhou had just happily taken a nightgown from the closet and hadn't even reached the bathroom when he saw Jiang Dai, who had been sitting there, immediately come over.

She hesitated, frowning as she thought of the wet water, and pondered for a long time.

"Hey, can you not lock the door?"

"?"

Why aren't you closing the door?

Who doesn't close the shower door?

While He Zhou was still confused, he saw Jiang Dai first wander around the bathroom, then open the door, move a stool and sit at the door, looking just like a cat security guard.

For some reason, it reminded him of his little black and white cat that used to follow him everywhere.

...

Seeing that she showed no intention of avoiding him, He Zhou was both amused and exasperated: "What are you doing sitting here?"

"Are you afraid I'll drown in there?"

"No."

After hesitating for a long time, Jiang Dai said with a straight face, "The teacher said that cats must protect their owners closely!"

Those dark, bright eyes and that serious expression, as if it were a mission, stunned He Zhou.

This guy…

It was because of that one phrase, "protect me closely," that I find myself following her wherever I go.

In that instant.

My heart felt as if it had been gently touched by something.

He Zhou shared with her the fact that he hadn't felt any danger.

"Although I don't know why."

"But there should be no danger at home for the time being."

...

As soon as he finished speaking.

Comments from comic book readers also emerged.

[Old He, aren't you going to give me a kiss?]

I remember cats dislike water the most, so for them to be guarding this doorway must be true love.

[Old He has already tamed the harpy cat!]

There were also curious people below.

Why was Lao He so certain there was no danger at home? Was it because of his abilities?

[With two worlds overlapping, there's no way to find a completely safe place. I feel it might be a hidden development of his abilities, most likely a return to the lairs? Could returning to the lairs be some kind of special passive ability?]

The more they discussed it, the more enthusiastic they became.

Although their comic readers cannot see the hundreds of thousands of words of outlines that Tian Xiaoxi used to write in the back office.

But all of her previous flops seemed to be part of the same series, "Monster City".

Given Tian Xiaoxi's nature, there's no such thing as a completely safe place; there are only completely dangerous places.

The more they discussed it, the more they split into two factions.

[It must be because of Jiang Dai! The house has been much safer since the kitten came!]

[I think it's a special ability to return to the nest. Generally speaking, isn't the nest just a home? Of course, home is safe. Maybe even he doesn't know that?]

...

"Returning to the nest?"

"Safe zone?"

"I didn't set this ability for him!"

In reality, Tian Xiaoxi, who was always glued to her phone screen watching comics in real time, looked completely bewildered.

She scratched her head, completely bewildered.

Where are the flower petals?

What about their abilities?

How can such a beautiful ability protect this fragile, weakling living father?

Not awakened yet?

If it's an awakened ability, there will definitely be some kind of commotion; it will be shown in the comics.

But after all this time, this fragile, weakling living father comic is almost coming to an end, yet there's not even a hint of him awakening.

Done! ! !

She knew it!

What should we do if we can't allocate our abilities?

Tian Xiaoxi paced around the room, her mind racing. After drinking a whole can of cola, she quickly sat cross-legged on a chair, clicked the "+" button, and started typing away, her keyboard practically sparking.

Chapter 39 You're rebelling against the Heavenly Gang? (Please continue reading)

Tian Xiaoxi stared at the comic for a long time, pondering it.

This is such a trivial matter, how could it possibly stump me, Tian Xiaoxi!

If you can't add abilities, add another item to protect this fragile, weakling living dad!

She quickly typed in a series of commands: "[The school knows that He Zhou has low carrying capacity, so in order to protect his safety, they issued him a Moonlit Oath Guardian Badge!]"

The badge's effect is that whenever danger arises, it unleashes a protective shield of moonlight, like the wings of a phoenix!

Thinking that this program seemed to have its own judgment rules, Tian Xiaoxi added a sentence at the end.

[If you don't have the Moonlit Guardian Oath, you can send another item that can protect He Zhou as a substitute!]