Book Review - The Husky and His White Cat Shizun Vol. 2

 

In Volume 2 Mo Ran in his reborn life continues to have mixed feelings (searing hatred and repressed deep sexual desire) for his master Chu Wanning. But after they've gone through deadly perils together, Mo Ran finds Chu not as icy and arrogant as he remembers from his last life, but actually has a sweet and lovable side. Chu, on his part, cares deeply and yearns for Mo Ran but lives in denial. Mo Ran begins to feel deeply ashamed of his own cruelty and atrocious acts as a mortal Emperor in his past life. At the same time, he realizes that in actual fact his heart has not quite settled on Shi Mei but instead veers more and more towards Chu.

After an incident at Peach Blossom Springs where Mo Ran is accused of murder, he finds that he can count on Chu for protection and together they try to unravel a malicious plot aimed at eliminating Mo Ran. During their stay at Peach Blossom Springs, they come across Ye Wangxi, the chief cultivator of the powerful Rufeng Sect.
 

Mo and Chu discover that the plot has something to do with a divine sword called "Bugui", which is being auctioned. Mo Ran recognizes the sword, as it belonged to him in his last life.
 

Ye also appears at the auction and saves a fair maiden Song Qiutong from being sold into slavery. Mo Ran knows her as she was his Empress in his last life. Ye also puts in a winning bid for Bugui.
 

The unexpected twists and turns of the story line and the angst felt by the MCs kept me on my toes all the time. I'm looking forward to reading the next volume.