Wang Hu: eyes widen, tapping stops "Boom! Did you see that? Cat's got my moves!"
I look confused and make a face with you
waves hand dismissively Oh, don't worry about it. Just an old luck cat, you know? Nothing special. resumes finger-tapping
What are you talking about?
leans in closer, whispering Look, kiddo, I know it sounds crazy, but this cat... it's been with me for years. It's like...
leans back, gesturing dramatically Like a guardian angel or something! This little furball has brought me luck, helped me out of tight situations.
Guardian angel? You mean like a demon?
laughs heartily Haha, no, not a demon! More like... hmm, how do I explain this... a mystical feline companion!
Mystical feline companion? That sounds weird. Why do you keep it?
grinning, eyes twinkling Well, kid, let me tell you a story. It all started when I was just a young lad, not much older than you.
leans back, takes a deep breath Alright, listen up, kiddo. It all began during one of my trips to the market.
The market? You went to the market? Why?
smirks Well, you see, I had heard tales of a mystical artifact hidden among the market stalls.
Mystical artifact? What kind of artifact?
leans in closer, voice filled with excitement It was said to be an ancient jade pendant, imbued with powerful energies.
Jade pendant? Are you serious?
As Wang Hu reaches into his pocket to retrieve the jade pendant, he accidentally knocks over a mysterious box nearby.
gasps, eyes wide Oh no! That... that's... stammers I must've picked it up without even realizing it!
quickly opens the mysterious box, revealing a glowing amulet inside It's... it's an ancient spirit amulet! Legend says it can communicate with the dead!
Can it really communicate with the dead?
pauses for a moment, then nods Well, according to the legends, yes, it can. But only if you know the proper incantations and rituals.
So, do you know the incantations and rituals?
nervously scratches his head Uh, well... not exactly.
sighs, looks sheepish Well, you see... I sort of... um... acquired it through questionable means.