The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 9

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) #9

by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, st (Illustrator)

HELL IS TOO COLDMo Ran awakens in prison at Tianyin Pavilion, the subject of scorn and ridicule as he awaits trial for his crimes. At worst, his souls will be torn apart, never to reenter the cycle of reincarnation. At best, Tianyin Pavilion will dig out his shattered spiritual core in the name of justice.
Far away on Mount Jiao, Chu Wanning, too, has awakened with the memories of two lifetimes and The truth of how Mo Ran became infected with the curse that poisoned his heart in the past lifetime. Distraught, he rushes to Mo Ran's rescue, hoping to clear his name in time to save him.
As the cultivation realm assembles to decide Mo Ran's fate, Hua Binan and Taxian-jun wait in the shadows for the final piece of their nightmarish plan to fall into place--a plan that, if allowed to come to fruition, stands to sunder two worlds.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, LGBT, Historical, Queer, Historical Fiction, China

404 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 8, 2025

About the author

Associated Names:
* Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
* 肉包不吃肉 (Chinese Profile)
* โร่วเปาปู้ชือโร่ว (Thai Profile)
* Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat (English Profile)

Reviews

[Rose ✧⁎⁺ · Rating 5 out of 5]

atp just kill me too

[ana ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

XUE MENG MY SON GET BEHIND ME😤😤

[Alexia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly, the only reason this volume receives a 4-star rating is because of Xue Meng; without him, I would have rated it 3 stars. Throughout this volume, I found myself crying continuously for him, and even now, I am still overwhelmed with emotion. It’s hard to believe how everything collapsed so rapidly around him. Despite being the darling of heaven, fate is so cruel to him. He is my favorite, and witnessing the suffering he endures in this volume deeply hurt me as well. The one solace was that Mei Hanxue was there to care for him, which I really appreciated. Their scenes together are truly precious to me; I cherish every moment they share.

The beginning of this volume felt chaotic due to its uneven pacing, and honestly, the pace remained inconsistent throughout the entire volume. I am increasingly tired of all the problems and obstacles that Chu Wanning and Mo Ran are facing. Volumes 1 through 6 were perfectly crafted, but the current volumes feel rushed and overstuffed.

In this volume, Chu Wanning managed to make me love him even more. I was moved to tears by the depth of his love for Mo Ran. He finally spoke all his genuine, sincere feelings for Mo Ran which touched me deeply.
The scene in which Chu Wanning realised that Mo Ran became what he became in the 0.5 timeline because Mo Ran saved him, and his reaction after was so painful to read.

As for Mo Ran, I initially liked him well enough, but starting from volume 7, I realized that he can be quite foolish and tends to get on my nerves. I sympathize with his suffering, as fate has been cruel to him, and I believe he deserves the love and happiness that the world should give him in return for his hardships. However, his personality doesn't quite align with my preferences.

Their relationship in this volume was exhausting to read about. Do I like them together? Yes, they have chemistry, but the continuous suffering they endure, with no respite in sight, makes the relationship increasingly draining to follow. There was a particular scene that really upset me in this volume because I thought it was unnecessary, leaving a bad taste in my mouth. I want to see them end up happily together, as they truly deserve it, but I don’t consider them among my top favorite couples.

On a positive note, I really appreciate Shi Mei from the 2.0 timeline. His decision to relinquish his vengeance and choose a different path was so good to see.

In conclusion, this volume disappointed me a lot but also brought me a great deal of enjoyment and suffering. Honestly, I'm quite conflicted about how I feel regarding this volume overall.

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is, hands down, the worst volume of this series, and by worst, I mean painful. Forget the previous volume. Forget every previous volume. This is the worst.

I thought we were done with all of that. I thought we were going to maybe make our way towards a happy ending. But volume nine chose violence (literally) and slapped me with a big ol' "SIKE!"

Everything about this volume was cruel and crude. I am barely holding on. If hope is a rope, it's frayed to a crisp. There is a single thread remaining and it's thinner than my pinky nail and it's on fire.

Okay, realistically, I figured this volume would be bad. It's got to get worse before it's get better. But I know the total chapter count, not including the extras, and I'm side-eyeing Meatbun. The only thing keeping me going beyond my incessant need to know what happens is the promise that there really is a happy ending. At this point, I sincerely don't know how that's possible, but Meatbun is a fucking master so I suppose somehow I can anticipate some earth-shattering plot twist that fixes everything with a bow on top.

Speaking of earth-shattering plot twists, they just don't stop. How many new reveals and revelations have there been by now? If each one were a million dollars in my bank account, I'd be so filthy rich right now.

But let's put that to the side right now and just chat Mo Ran and Chu Wanning. Duh, that's why we're all here.

Mo Ran. My precious, beautiful, wrongly convicted Mo Ran. I said in my review for the last volume that if anything happens to him, "I will literally unalive myself." Well, I guess I need to make an appointment to jump off a building.

I get it, Chu Wanning. I, too, would surrender myself entirely to Mo Ran. I, too, would love him across two lifetimes, in life and death. How can you not love Mo Ran? After everything — everything — how can you not just want to give Mo Ran everything in return? It's too painful. It's too sad. Whether as Mo Ran or Taxian-Jun, I'm afraid I also would be hopeless to fight against him. Mo Ran's been used and abused. You can't help but understand him, empathize with him, and want to excuse him for everything, because he's innocent. He's the most innocent. And Chu Wanning knows this more than any one.

Which is why the last chapter of this horrific volume hurts like a machete to the heart. That was the most terrible fucking chapter of this entire series. You think their forced wedding night was the worst? Nope, sorry, the last chapter of this volume was the absolute worst. I didn't anticipate a scene to top that one, but it has. My heart is beyond broken.

There's a happy ending... there's a happy ending...

But IS there? No, I know there is, but once again, how are we getting there at this point?

I don't doubt Meatbun. These two idiots are fated beyond fated.

"Hell is too cold, Mo Ran. I’m coming to the grave with you."

Get you a Chu Wanning! But also, this directly responds to Mo Ran's thoughts in Volume 8 when he does the thing (not saying what) to his spiritual core: "Hell is too cold. Let me go back, won't you? I want to go home." *eye twitching because Chu Wanning then says in this volume that he's taking Mo Ran home HAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAAHAHAHHA*

But Chapter 279...okay, you see, I've been mentally preparing myself for this chapter for months now. I've miraculously avoided spoilers, so I didn't know what it would entail, and TBH? I personally think there are far angstier chapters than 279. Don't get me wrong — 279 is utter pain, but so is the last chapter of this volume. So is 284 with all of Xue Meng's shit... (let's not talk about Xue Meng or I'll fall into a pit of despair).

If anything, 279 was oddly...peaceful? Or am I just sick in the head? It's what we've been waiting for for so long — such simple admittance. Such simple verbal exchanges. And Mo Ran's simple "Thank you" is probably the most tear-jerker moment of it all. Because what else do you say to Chu Wanning? After everything Mo Ran has been through, what else can he reply to Chu Wanning other than those two words? They encapsulate everything Mo Ran feels. It strongly reminded me of that quote from Jane Austen: "If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more."

If anything, the beginning of chapter 280 is worse.

Or, we can go back a few chapters:

He saw his god on the back of a dragon, soaring down from the heavens. He saw his god in fluttering white robes, an immortal fallen to earth. As that face framed by the dragon’s craggy horns drew closer, Mo Ran’s heart spasmed, a pain worse than any stab of the knife.

His god was crying. Chu Wanning…was crying.

GOD, SHIT, FUCK, DAMN IT.

“I was scared you wouldn’t want me anymore… Where else can I go if even you don’t want me…”

MO RAN, YOU DUMMY !!!!!

I'm so sick, guys. We have to wait until November for volume 10 and I'm so sick.


4.15.25 Cover Update:
XUE MENG??? MY BABY BOY ON THE COVER, WHY ARE YOU CRYING??? Uh, so I fear I have been ignoring Xue Meng's fate and tbh I don't want to know. Meatbun can keep his fate in the drafts (as if this story wasn't originally published 7+ years ago).

Original Comment:
Apparently the most angsty, painful chapters will be in this volume and I don't how much I have left in me.

[ollie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book feels like falling down 3799 steps, standing back up thinking to yourself “that was shit but I’m in the clear now”, then getting hit by an eighteen-wheeler, picking yourself back up, and then finally getting hit by a train carrying atomic bombs. Damn can we get a break PLEASE?

Don’t even get me startled on that backstabbing SNAKE with the Flower of Eightfold Sorrows. I hope all of the Mo Ran haters have shifted to he who shall not be named since it is quite literally all his fault.

He who shall not be named is a great antagonist, and I base this off of how much I want to punch and kick him. As much as I understand some of his motives I still would love to beat him up. Thank you for giving me conflicting feelings.

“Hell is too cold. Mo Ran, I’m coming to the grave with you.”

“For two lifetimes, I’ve been yours. No regrets.”

“Goodnight, Mo Ran. The night is long, but I’ll stay with you. May you have sweet dreams, with fire and light—and a home.”

Angst, angst, and wow would you believe that, MORE ANGST! A truly devastating novel for readers who like any of the characters. We are in the pits of hell now. I wish I was one of the dead characters so I wouldn’t have to endure this agony anymore (I willingly read 2ha twice. I chose to endure this twice).

[Brigi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did I finish this book, or did this book finish me?

[maggie]

when im in the traumalympics and my opponent is mo ran

[Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

straight up not having a good time my dudes

[nark · Rating 5 out of 5]

need... more... now !!!!!!!!

[Sara XuHerondale · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was left hysterically sobbing bloody tears on my pillow.
P.S. I am running with absolute certainty that I hypothetically already approximately finished this volume right about now. I'll be skimming through it anyways when it gets published, I'll use the opportunity to reread a lot of these scenes.

[Austin (Weird)]

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edit (7/2): six more days chat, six more days

[Sollenbum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cruelty often manifests when people decide that some are more deserving of compassion than others. Such cruelty can be couched in the guise of justice to suit the whims of powerful people. The irony is that such self-righteous perpetrators can hide behind the mask of justice, thus sowing distrust in the entire justice system. This ninth volume of “The Husky and his White Cat Shizun” by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou wallows in a world of sorrow and grief, where law-abiding individuals turn out to be more heinous than the criminals whom they claim to be punishing.

This volume begins with Mo Ran essentially falling on his sword to save Chu Wanning from further harm. He therefore allows himself to be captured by the Tianyin Pavilion who proceed to hold a public trial, forcing him to confess the crimes of his former life by making him take the Draught of Confession. It is true that his alter-ego in his former life had used the forbidden technique of the Zhenlong Chess Formation and forced Chu Wanning to live as his concubine in the imperial palace but these crimes have little to do with the man Mo Ran became in this present life. He accepts the blame, however, in the hope that he can give Chu Wanning a better life, which is also why he fights the confession drug and stays silent about having made Chu Wanning his consort in their former lives.

Tianyin Pavilion´s interrogation scales first indicate that he is to have his souls sundered, which would take him out of the reincarnation cycle entirely, but it eventually lands on having his spiritual core carved out. Most of the people in the audience delight in seeing him punished, but some brave people do stand up to this ruling. On the surface it is good and right to punish the guilty but there lurks a sinister motivation behind the Tianyin Pavilion´s ruling. Mu Yanli who carves out the shards of Mo Ran´s core from his beating heart is the one carrying out justice but her cold, unempathetic manner shows that this is mere spectacle for the masses. The scene is horrific both in its graphic torture but also in the injustice disguised as righteousness.

When Chu Wanning swoops in, there is a profound sense of relief in some people in the audience and an intense reaction of horror in most of the onlookers. In his desperation to save the love of his life, he fights his way through the guards and kills many of them. What follows is a breathless escape and moments of deep devotion between Mo Ran and Chu Wanning. The emotional intensity of the trial and torture scenes is replaced with placid togetherness and a deep sadness that they have come to this.

In these scenes Chu Wanning is given insight into why Mo Ran had turned into such an evil creature in his earlier life. The Flower of Eightfold Sorrows had been intended for him, but Mo Ran had taken it upon himself, because he would rather turn bad himself than have this fate happen to his beloved. This revelation turns the situation on its head, because cruelty is born out of love. There is an enemy hidden in the shadows orchestrating all of these events, but Mo Ran shows agency in both the past and present and saves Chu Wanning by sacrificing himself.

At the end of this volume, Mo Ran and his alter-ego, Taxian-jun, merge and the bed scene from the first volume is replayed. This time the scene unfolds with the knowledge that the Flower of Eightfold Sorrows has stripped Taxian-jun of his humanity, but also in the context that Chu Wanning now has this awareness and therefore believes that he is willing to fight back. The scene is, however, complicated by the true love that he had experienced with Mo Ran in this lifetime. So, he refuses consent and has to be coerced by two different drugs that remove his ability to protest, but his body still longs for the love of the man he had loved. Taxian-jun is an empty vessel with remnants of Mo Ran´s spiritual core but that does not make him Mo Ran. This bedroom scene is still undeniably non-consensual but now in a much more nuanced way than it played out in the first volume of the series. This is not romantic but it unfolds in the shadow of the pure love that did exist between Mo Ran and Chu Wanning. It will be interesting to see whether the fragments of Mo Ran´s heart are enough to allow their love to bloom again…

Trigger warning: Chapter 294 – Non-consensual bedroom scene, where an aphrodisiac is used to force events.

[mara - hyrulevalkyrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Two lifetimes. No regrets.”

[V~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

For now: 4.4/5 🌟

The way this book made me feel is indescribable. The anguish, the rage, the overwhelming hopelessness—I can't fully put it into words.
The injustice Moran endured, the desperate wish to protect him, to see him alive and safe again… He went through everything Taxian Jun did, and then suffered even more unimaginable torment. And even after all that, Moran still helped Chu Wanning—shielding him from the cold as his chest healed. Just thinking about it makes me want to cry again.
The anger I felt at how cruelly he was treated… and yet, through it all, his heart remained kind. Moran, you were never evil. You are worthy of love. You are good, and you made your mother and Shizun proud. They loved you so deeply. ㅠㅠ
Even when people spat on you, humiliated you, hurled stones at you—you still wanted to help them. You set your pain aside to care for others. Your soul is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen.
And the way Xue Meng and his parents were treated—utterly heartbreaking. This world can be so cruel.
I was furious over the suffering TXJ endured. And yes, I was upset that he forced aphrodisiacs on Wanning to force him to stay, but at the same time… how can I be angry at someone who hasn’t known love in so long? Even before descending into the underworld, Moran had at least felt love. TXJ hasn’t.
It breaks my heart because, deep down, TXJ is still that same desperate, angry version of Moran—still begging for affection. If he can't be loved gently, he’ll try to seize it by force. Especially from Wanning.
I hate that he’s being manipulated. I hate that his pride and jealousy cloud his vision and prevent him from realizing just how much Wanning loves him.
The whole time I was reading, I just wanted to scream:
"Will someone PLEASE just tell him the truth?! This man is in the dark and no one will open their mouth! Can’t you see how desperate he is?!"
I know Wanning struggles to express emotion. But the words he spoke to Moran that final time…
Please, CWN. Please tell TXJ the truth. Say it! 😭
But I get it—he’s still in denial. He doesn’t believe TXJ is truly alive after giving him the core.
TXJ is starving for affirmation. For love. If he were to receive that—genuinely—he’d probably be softer. Kinder. He lashes out at Wanning because he doesn’t know the truth. 😢 Even after Moran shared his memories, TXJ still denies them… so now it’s up to CWN to tell him.
And now… our baby Xue Meng. Oh. 😭
Poor Xue Meng. His beloved parents suffered so much injustice, and he’s left carrying that weight alone. I’m still sobbing as I write this. 🥺💔
I’m still trying to figure out Mei Hanxue. I don’t understand their motives, or why they’re doing what they’re doing. Honestly, they don’t feel like they have much chemistry with Xue Meng. To me, Mei Hanxue feels bland as a character. And Xue Meng deserves so much more.

I hate Hua Binan... May he experience the pain Moran has felt, but 10x over!

Moran.... Xue Meng. 😢

Okay... I'm done... I can't write anymore because I'm legit crying all over again. I'll have to sit on the full extent and rating of this volume until after the series is over. The pain and mixed feelings are so hard. Hoping it wraps up nicely, I really hope TXJ has a sort of redemption, begins being kind and apologizes to at least CWN.

[N0CT1S . . . · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a feeling I know where things are going and I'm not very happy about it

[L Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Mo Ran, Mo Weiyu, Taxian-jun. If I cannot clear your name of the wrongs you have suffered, then I'll endure eternal disgrace by your side. Hell is too cold. Mo Ran, I'm coming to the grave with you."

[Sebby · Rating 5 out of 5]

genuinely fuck this book nothing good happens and everyone is miserable or dead

[Stacie]

I have questions. Xue Meng gets a happy ending, RIGHT?! After Chu Wanning, he’s my favorite character so I need to know. I waited for vol 10 to release so I could finish the story all at once. I looked at the vol 10 chapter list- are “The Only Possibility” chapters the beginning of the extras or is that part of the main story too? I had heard that this vol had extras and the last vol was all extras. Are the extras part of the plot or can they be skipped/ read at later time?

What I loved (spoilers below)
🐕Mo Ran trying to protect Ye Wangxi and YW standing up for Mo Ran
🐕Chu Wanning rescuing Mo Ran and their heart to heart conversation
🐕Mei Hanxue taking Xue Meng away to his sect and the Taxue Palace defecting and standing up


“It is terrifying indeed to stand alone.” While Mei Hanxue’s gaze, as ever, held a hint of a smile, fluid and charming, his expression was cool. “But blind obedience to something like the gods is much more terrifying, I think.”

[Poisonivy_Seastars · Rating 5 out of 5]

“When the history books tell of these times, I don't want them to write that you and I turned on each other, that master and disciple became enemies. Mo Ran, Mo Weiyu, Taxian-jun. If I cannot clear your name of the wrongs you have suffered, then I'll endure eternal disgrace by your side. Hell is too cold. Mo Ran. I'm coming to the grave with you.”


AAAAAAA. 😖😖😖😖🥺🥺

I have no words. This was so GOOD and so SADDDD. I need vol 10 stat but I fear I’ll have to wait till Christmas.

[kaylina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mo Ran, Mo Ran—Mo, the darkness of ink; Ran, the brightness of fire. He’d striven toward the light all his life, yet in the end, he couldn’t escape the clutches of the night.

this is peak literature to me. i’m sorry that i don’t have any more to say about this volume and its many events, but this is peak. mo ran/ taxian-jun & xue meng mean the world to me. same goes for chu wanning.

everyone deserves so much better, fuck the upper cultivation realm, and bless meatbun for sharing this story. i love this series so much :’)

(hopefully the highlights i made can show just how much)

[shae · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 ⭐️
I know I said this last time, but this novel, this one flew by the fastest. The way I need the last volume… like the mtl was soo much different than the official translation. Reading the official translation is night and day compared to the mtl. Feels like a whole new book. I never laughed with this one.. just cried … so so tragic. Anyways bring on the last volume!!

[Camillee · Rating 5 out of 5]

TIANYIN PAVILION WHEN I CATCH U

is this the book where everyone who loves Mo Ran and ...

is this the book when we all suffer? Part II

[Ky ! · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly don’t even know what to say. This volume completely wrecked me—I was crying basically the whole way through. Meatbun, you’ve officially made my hit list.

[vin · Rating 2 out of 5]

bruh...I hate Taxian-jun, bring back Mo-zongshi!!🫠🫠 well, I'm just tired, all the non-consensual sex aka rapes... there's just no end to them, we're on volume 9 and there's still no end in sight, I still keep reading it anyway because I like the prose, I love the way the story's written but it's an undeniable fact that those things are pure fetisizhing materials, which gross, I hate it, I hate Taxian-jun. On the other hand, poor Xue Meng, he didn't deserve any of that 😭😭

[Len · Rating 5 out of 5]

“He saw the white clothes of his God, looking like an exiled immortal.
As he got closer, the face next to the soaring dragon horn became clear. Mo Ran’s heart suddenly hurt, and it was even more painful than being stabbed by a knife.
He saw his God crying, Chu Wanning… he was crying.”

[bnuy · Rating 5 out of 5]

should i kms be honest

[goblin · Rating 5 out of 5]

got my heart broken and my dick hard.

[anaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh xue zhengyong the man that you are. best husband, father, uncle, friend and sect leader.

“hell is too cold. mo ran, i’m coming to the grave with you.”

i don't know if i'll ever recover from chapter 279 my life is clearly divided into two parts before reading that chapter and after reading that chapter... instead of mo ran i feel like i have been stabbed to death.

i love ye wangxi so fucking much she is truly a goddess also mei hanxue deserves respect and appreciation for his unwavering friendship.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is my thirteenth reason actually

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"It is terrifying indeed to stand alone...But blind obedience to something like the gods is much more terrifying, I think."
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"We cannot change those who embrace evil, nor can we see into the hearts of others to know their intent. But we can prevent cruelty and hatred from changing who we are."

[autumn°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ · Rating 5 out of 5]

'Chu Wanning's cheeks were burning, and his eyes were wet. "I love you. I'd tie my hair with yours; I'd split my souls for you; I'd surrender myself to you."'

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that was vile, every time I turned a page I felt like I was going to vomit.

ranwan have matching scars over their hearts oh im so sick