Open A Clinic To Cultivate Myself Chapter 298 Additional Dish

However, why would a cultivating tripod as strange as the Heavenly Hound tripod exist at all?

Or perhaps, only Chen Pingdao could unravel that mystery, but that guy seemed to have disappeared off the face of the earth.

“That…” Ning Tao cleared the messy feelings inside him. “Howling Celestial, right? Tell me, what just happened inside the tripod?”

“Woof woof woof…” The Heavenly howling Dog barked in dog speech.

Ning Tao was slightly stunned. Could its intelligence have failed?

But who knew, Howling Celestial Dog then revealed a smile unique to the Native Field Dog. “I've gotten used to dog speech and couldn't switch on time.”

Ning Tao: “…”

He was about to activate The Whisperer's dog speech translation function, but it seemed like there was no need for it.

“Black and white…” Howling Celestial Dog smiled brightly. Its voice still contained a sense of childishness, “There was also gold… all coming into my body… After that, I fell asleep.”

It was a dog after all. It was said that the IQ of fully matured dogs was equivalent to that of a human child of about six, seven years old. Its IQ and sensibilities had greatly increased after being cultivated, but it still could not exceed the parameters of a dog. So, its temperament and IQ were similar to a human youth of 12, 13 years old. It was inevitable that its voice sounded young.

Ning Tao was not satisfied with such an answer, and said, “Think more carefully. What else happened?”

Howling Celestial Dog lay on the ground, with both its front paws placed over its head, seemingly trying hard to think about that question.

That silly action made Ning Tao laugh. “Forget it if you really can't recall anything.”

Howling Celestial Dog lifted its head. “I remember now… there were also words… so many words.”

Ning Tao's heart skipped. “What words?”

Howling Celestial Dog shook his head and said, “I don't know.”

“Could they be runes?”

Such a thought flashed by in Ning Tao's mind. His gaze shifted to the Heavenly Hound tripod which was still on the floor. But after that, he was left stunned.

The Heavenly Hound tripod was no longer the shiny golden Heavenly Hound tripod it used to be. It was grey and dull, like an ordinary earthen tripod with cracks all over, making it seem like it was going to break into pieces.

Ning Tao suddenly recalled. The Heavenly Hound tripod possessed a particular spiritual quality and ability. Just during the previous cultivation process, all its stored powers and abilities had been transferred to the Howling Celestial Dog!

In order to cultivate another dog, it would have to recover its spiritual quality and ability, and that would mean that a large quant.i.ty of spiritual material was required. The rotten broken tripod was also required for the repair.

Ning Tao glanced at the box of spiritual materials in the corner of the clinic, and thought of fixing the Heavenly Hound tripod at once, but the thought was curbed immediately. To him, earning money had become an easy deed, but earning spiritual material was more troublesome. He only had those few spiritual materials. Besides the question of how much spiritual material was needed to fix the spiritual quality and ability of the Heavenly Hound tripod, he had to consider a very realistic question. That was, after it was done fixing, what was he going to do with it? To cultivate another dog?

“Father, someone's here!” Howling Celestial Dog suddenly looked towards the clinic entrance with its furry ears sticking upwards.

Ning Tao already possessed a “dog nose” but did not have “dog ears”. Even though his sense of hearing was far more acute than the one ordinary people possessed, but it was still not as strong as those of dogs.

Indeed, Bai Jing's voice came from outside the door after a few seconds. “Brother-in-law, what are you doing inside? Come home to eat!”

Howling Celestial Dog's nose twitched. “A female snake!”

“Can you grow up? Your electric motorbike is here. Don't you think I don't know you're inside. Quickly come out to eat!” Bai Jing's voice was slightly taunting.

“Woof woof woof!” Howling Celestial Dog pounced towards the entrance. The fur on its nape had stood up.

“There's a dog?” Bai Jing's voice was filled with surprise. “Why is there a dog inside? Are you hiding something from our Qing Zhui…?”

Ning Tao could no longer put up with it, saying in defeat, “What's the rush? I'm coming!”

Howling Celestial Dog looked back at Ning Tao. Its dog mouth was cracked, revealing a smile. “Father, is it the mistress?”

Ning Tao curled his lips. “A debt collector. Don't bite for no reason later. She's fierce.”

“Woof!” Howling Celestial Dog barked.

Ning Tao placed the Heavenly Hound tripod which was covered in cracks back on the shelves, then went to get the door.

Basking in the golden sunlight, a casual suit, white blouse, short skirt, stockings, high heels. Bai Jing was in formal attire, exuding the vibe of a professional elite. Along with the perfect body proportions and ethereal beauty, she had become the most beautiful scenery in that quiet alley.

Ning Tao smiled and greeted her. “That outfit suits you a lot.”

Yet Bai Jing had looked past Ning Tao and at the entrance of the clinic.

Howling Celestial Dog walked out of the door timidly, seemingly afraid of Bai Jing. After taking one glance at Bai Jing, it hid behind Ning Tao.

Bai Jing asked curiously, “Where did this dog come from?”

Ning Tao said, “I picked it off the streets. Its name is Howling Celestial.”

Bai Jing was slightly stunned, then it was followed by a laugh. “Howling Celestial? When did you become Erlang Shen?”

“Let's talk when we're home.” Ning Tao couldn't bother talking any longer with her.

Howling Celestial Dog followed behind Ning Tao, seemingly afraid that it would be left behind.

After entering, Ning Tao immediately saw Qing Zhui who was setting cutleries on the table. His nose warmed up, blood almost gushed out. Qing Zhui was wearing only a pair of panties, an ap.r.o.n and a pair of slippers. Other than that, there was nothing.

Moreover, that ap.r.o.n was actually like a dudou. A golden carp was embroidered on it.

Was it supposed to remind him of the legend of the fish leaping over the dragon's gate?

Qing Zhui turned around when she heard Ning Tao's voice, her smile prettier than flowers. “Brother Ning, I've prepared more dishes for you this afternoon. Come taste sister's and my cooking.”

Ning Tao knew that “adding dishes” was never anything good, and had nothing to do with eating, because there was only a tomato omelette, some unknown fried fish and a big bowl of steamed tofu on the table.

Before Ning Tao could speak, the Howling Celestial Dog behind him poked its head out and spoke uncontrollably, “Aiya! The mistress is so beautiful! My dog eyes are dazzled!”

Qing Zhui shockingly stared at Howling Celestial Dog which had poked its head out, almost losing her voice, “It…”

Ning Tao said, “Its name is Howling Celestial. It's our dog from now on. I've cultivated it in the clinic using the Heavenly Hound tripod. Now it's able to communicate in human speech.”

Bai Jing who had just entered the room had overheard him, and said in astonishment, “I've seen that tripod. It's for cultivating dogs?”

Ning Tao smiled wryly. “I'm afraid so. I'm also not sure what other usage it has. I can only slowly study it.”

Qing Zhui walked over in her flip-flops, squatting beside Ning Tao to pet Howling Celestial Dog on its head. She smiled saying, “How obedient. Then we'll leave the duty of guarding the house to you in the future.”

Yet, with that squat, her long legs were slightly open, and the dudou ap.r.o.n tilted slightly. Ning Tao's eyes were suddenly violated; blood rushed towards a certain area.

Indeed it was an added dish. Some were bloated to death, but others were dying from hunger.

Howling Celestial Dog cried as it wagged its tail, burrowing into Qing Zhui's embrace.

Qing Zhui suddenly pushed it away. “My body can only be touched by your owner. Remember! Or else I'll beat you!”

Howling Celestial Dog then retreated and hid behind Ning Tao.

Those words had then managed to again hit a certain someone's certain nerve.

“Um, let's eat.” Ning Tao did not dare to continue looking. He felt like there was a likelihood he could not control his urge and do something which would go against his cultivation practice.

Qing Zhui stood up; her long legs were eye-catching. “I'll fill some rice for you.”

Bai Jing walked over and petted the Howling Celestial's head, smiling as she said, “Howling Celestial, try calling Your Majesty.”

Howling Celestial Dog spoke, “Your Majesty.”

“Good boy.” Bai Jing smiled heartily. “It's not too bad having such a dog at home. It's much more interesting than a wooden block like you.”

Ning Tao: “…”

The three of them were seated at the table eating while Howling Celestial Dog was staring intently.

Ning Tao asked, “Howling Celestial, are you hungry?”

“Hungry.” Howling Celestial wagged its tail after Ning Tao's question.

Ning Tao patted the chair beside him. “Come, sit here and eat.”

Howling Celestial Dog indeed jumped on that chair, squatting on it obediently.

Ning Tao shifted his unfinished bowl of food to face the Howling Celestial Dog then picked some fish and tofu for it.

Howling Celestial Dog then started eating with mannerisms of a human and a dog. After a few bites, it even took a tissue paper out of the tissue box, wiping its mouth with its paw.

Ning Tao, Qing Zhui and Bai Jing were staring at it in shock. Even for Qing Zhui and Bai Jing who had experienced and witnessed many things, had they ever seen a dog eating like that?

Howling Celestial Dog opened its mouth saying, “The two mistresses' skills are not bad, except… it was a bit salty.”

Bai Jing chuckled. “You fussy guy. You should already be lucky that you have something to eat, yet you dare to fuss about it being salty?”

Howling Celestial Dog shut its mouth immediately.

For some reason, Ning Tao suddenly felt that there was another leg on top of his legs. His entire body stiffened instantly. He looked at Qing Zhui; she shook her head. Then he looked at Bai Jing, and she also shook her head.

What the h.e.l.l.

He quickly bent down, and his pair of eyes were scanning below the table.

Under the table, Qing Zhui's long legs were spread open at a 45 degree angle. Both her legs were on the floor. Bai Jing's long legs were also spread at a 45 degree angle. Both her legs were also properly set on the ground.

But that was not the point, the point was…

It felt like something salty was running out of Ning Tao's nose. Fl.u.s.tered, he wiped it off. Then he was really stunned. His nose was bleeding for real.

Ning Tao did not dare to keep looking, and then sat back up straight.

“What color?” Bai Jing asked.

Ning Tao: “…”

Howling Celestial Dog's mouth twitched. It seemed to have realized something, and wanted to say something.

Qing Zhui said suddenly, “Shut your dog mouth.”

Howling Celestial Dog then returned to eating with its head hung low.

After that, Ning Tao felt again that there was another leg on his legs, and it had gotten even more brazen that time around.

Something about that time's added dish seemed off. Things seemed to be getting serious.

“I rest within the womb, listening to the sound of the Way,” Ning Tao chanted in his heart.

Dong!

With a ring of the holy bells, all evil thoughts were erased.

Ning Tao coughed, “Let me talk about some serious business. I'm planning to go to the Himalayas.”