“The Husky and His White Cat Shizun” by Meatbun Doesn’t Eat Meat is a historical fantasy novel that follows Mo Ran, a tyrant who, after a life filled with cruelty and regret, takes his own life and is reborn as his younger self. Given a second chance, Mo Ran becomes a disciple of Chu Wanning, a powerful and compassionate cultivation teacher he once despised. As Mo Ran navigates his new life, he uncovers hidden truths about his past and his shizun’s unwavering protection. The novel explores themes of redemption, love, and the possibility of change, set against the backdrop of a richly detailed cultivation world¹.