SLLBTT Chapter 2
Translated by Q the Panda (ko-fi)
⋇⊶⊰Chapter 2⊱⊷⋇
Liu Jiao was a "gift" sent by the tribe.
The Snow Wolf King, newly ascended to the throne, received various lavish gifts from the tribes of the northern regions, expressing their loyalty.
The Snow Leopard clan, with their small population and limited wealth, struggled to decide what to present. After much effort, they managed to gather a decent gift list. The chief of the Snow Leopard clan, Liu Ming, led a delegation to the capital city, Snow City, to present their offering.
Liu Ming and his entourage arrived at the gate of the Wolf Palace. They only brought one box of gifts. Glancing around, they noticed other tribes unloading truckloads of presents, creating mountains of offerings. Feeling embarrassed about their modest contribution, the Snow Leopard delegation hesitated. The internal affairs official, a smiling red fox named Hong Huli, looked at Liu Ming's gift without a hint of disdain, still smiling as he said, "The Great King will appreciate your intentions."
Liu Ming then asked, "Is our gift... too insignificant?"
"It's all goodwill, regardless of size," Hong Huli replied politely.
Liu Ming turned to look at the offerings brought by the prosperous tribes, feeling uneasy in his heart.
Liu Jiao, on the other hand, was worry-free. He only knew that he could go and play after delivering the gifts.
The snow leopard tribe resided in mountain villages. Despite reaching this size, it was Liu Jiao's first time in a bustling metropolis like Snow City. The mountain village he lived in was predominantly inhabited by demons, so upon arriving in Snow City, he realized how numerous ordinary human residents were. As he swayed his large tail through the crowd, everyone turned their heads to look at him.
Liu Jiao wasn't bothered by the gazes of others, but he noticed that Snow City was crowded everywhere. The markets were bustling, and his large tail seemed cumbersome in the crowd.
While moving through the marketplace, his tail accidentally brushed against a girl, who exclaimed. He quickly apologized, "I'm sorry!"
Liu Jiao hugged his tail tightly, fearing another encounter. The girl, seeing him like this, exclaimed again.
"What's wrong?" Liu Jiao asked.
The girl covered her mouth, "Holding onto your own tail is just too cute..."
After a while, the girl asked, "Are you a cat demon?" She assessed him and then shook her head. "No, that doesn't make sense. A cat's tail isn't this thick."
Liu Jiao smiled shyly. "I'm a snow leopard. Our tails tend to be thicker."
The girl cautiously asked, "Can I touch it?"
Liu Jiao nodded. "Sure."
The girl touched Liu Jiao's large tail, her expression filled with delight, to the point that Liu Jiao felt like he was doing something indecent. Later, the girl suggested taking a photo together.
Liu Jiao thought, "Are the human residents of Snow City always this warm and welcoming?"
Unaccustomed to taking photos with strangers, Liu Jiao smiled unnaturally. He decided to forgo expressions altogether, biting his own tail and making a peace sign. The girl took a photo and posted it on social media. The beautiful snow leopard demon biting his tail quickly garnered numerous likes and shares.
The princess of the Wolf Palace, an internet-addicted girl, also saw it and showed it to the Wolf King. "Big Brother, look, isn't this snow leopard youth adorable?"
The Snow Wolf King glanced and nodded, "Very adorable."
"Very adorable," just two simple words. Yet, because it was the Snow Wolf King's appraisal, it swiftly spread like wings throughout the Wolf Palace. It echoed within the palace and resonated beyond, transforming from "very adorable" to "very lovable" and further evolving into "very f*ckable." The last upgraded version reached Liu Ming's ears. Pondering over it, he cautiously brought Liu Jiao into the Wolf Palace on the day of pilgrimage.
On that day, chieftains from various tribes gathered to witness the sacred event. The Snow Wolf King, clad in a white robe matching the snow, stood atop long stone steps. Liu Jiao stood on tiptoes, trying to get a clearer view. However, he couldn't see clearly. The Snow Wolf King resembled the pile of snow atop a high mountain — distant, pure, and noble, giving the impression of being unapproachable.
Liu Jiao couldn't see the Snow Wolf King clearly, just as the Snow Wolf King couldn't see the people below.
To him, it was all a densely packed mass, but when asked to look carefully, there was always a youth standing on tiptoes, stretching his neck to look at him with clear eyes.
The Snow Wolf King couldn't help but glance a couple more times. Hong Huli then said, "This is the 'very adorable' snow leopard youth."
"Him?" The Snow Wolf King paused, squinted, and with a bit of supernatural power, observed from afar to finally see Liu Jiao's facial features. "Indeed, very adorable."
While the Snow Wolf King was newly enthroned, Hong Huli was an old inhabitant of the palace, having served two generations of demon kings. This old fox was eager to establish a "loyal hound" image before the new king. Worried about lacking opportunities to flatter, he believed that if the Snow Wolf King complimented this youth as "very adorable" twice, it surely meant "very fXckable."
After the assembly, Hong Huli hinted to Liu Ming. Initially concerned about the adequacy of his offering, Liu Ming now thought that if Liu Jiao could win the Snow Wolf King's favor, he needn't worry. He promptly agreed.
With things settled, Hong Huli said to the Snow Wolf King, "The chieftain of snow leopard tribe has a special gift to present to you."
The Snow Wolf King, lying on his side reading a book, without lifting his head, replied, "Thank him and keep it for now."
Hong Huli approached the Snow Wolf King and whispered, "He brought a snow leopard beauty, currently in the side hall."
The Snow Wolf King, with a strange expression on his face, asked, "What? Why?"
Hong Huli, seeing the Snow Wolf King's surprise, found himself surprised as well. In typical fox fashion, he hastily shifted the responsibility, "It's Chief Liu Ming. He... he felt his tribute isn't sufficient to express his loyalty to you, so he decided to send a beauty..."
The Snow Wolf King set the book aside and said, "If I don't accept this beauty, won't Liu Ming be quite unsettled?"
"That's right," Hong Huli said. "You might need to reassure him to dispel his inner unease."
Lanmao, the attendant beside them, added, "Indeed... You must do your best!"
"In that case," the Snow Wolf King sighed, "I'll sacrifice myself for the kingdom this time."
Saying so, the Snow Wolf King adjusted his attire and walked towards the side hall where the snow leopard beauty resided.
Meanwhile, Liu Jiao shivered in the side hall...
As a wild mountain demon, Liu Jiao was quite honest in front of the Snow Wolf King. He admitted, "I'm afraid you'll f*ck my butthole."
The Snow Wolf King apologized, "That's indeed impolite, but I came here precisely for this purpose."
Upon hearing this, Liu Jiao shook even more vigorously.
The Snow Wolf King sat down by the bedside, wanting to reach out to support Liu Jiao. However, Liu Jiao instinctively recoiled. The Snow Wolf King withdrew his hand, standing tall like a jade mountain.
Liu Jiao asked, "Is it... is it rude of me to act this way?"
"Not too much," the Snow Wolf King replied, "compared to how you greeted me earlier..."
Liu Jiao's face flushed. He quickly jumped off the bed to bow, "Long live the Great King."
The Snow Wolf King said, "No need for excessive courtesy."
Only then did Liu Jiao straighten up, stealing another glance at the Snow Wolf King, once again amazed by his beauty. He couldn't help but wonder, with the Snow Wolf King being so handsome, why would he need to request a beauty?
The Snow Wolf King continued, "What is your name?"
Liu Jiao replied, "I'm called Liu Jiao. Liu from willow tree, Jiao from pepper."
"Oh, how do people familiar with you address you?"
Liu Jiao answered, "They call me Second Fool."
The Snow Wolf King paused for a moment and asked, "Then......who is the First Fool?"
Liu Jiao, confused, explained, "Well......it's not really a ranking."
"Is that so?" The Snow Wolf King sat by the bedside. "What's the story behind that?"
Liu Jiao explained with effort, "It's like how you're the 'Great King,' but there's no 'Second King,' right?"
"I see... that's interesting," the Snow Wolf King said casually. "So, how did you end up in my hall?"
Liu Jiao blushed and said, "Well... it's a long story."
The Snow Wolf King said, "I have time. Take your time to explain." He added, "Sit down."
Liu Jiao glanced around the room and saw the Snow Wolf King already seated on the bed. He asked, "Where should I sit? Is there a chair?"
"No, sit here," the Snow Wolf King patted his own thighs.
Liu Jiao's face reddened even more. "I-isn't that inappropriate?"
"Indeed. If it's convenient, you can take off your clothes first."
Translator's Note: There is no First Fool because no one wants to be THE First Fool XP