"Oh? Ninth Brother was a little protective of his food, huh?" Xianxian seemed even more interested at the sight and watched beside Little Nine as it devoured the Divine Treasury Stones.
Seeing that she could not drive Xianxian away, Little Nine simply stopped talking. It had discovered that these lifebound beasts were far too enthusiastic!
As long as it responded, even more words would be waiting for it, so it might as well keep its mouth shut.
It ignored all their chatter. As long as no one directly interrupted its meal, that was enough!
Meanwhile, Yinghuo and Miaomiao were both beside Li Tianming.
"This Little Nine can really eat. Little Li is probably going to have it rough in the future—another little bottomless pit to feed!" Yinghuo gloated.
"It's fine. Boss will always find a way. When the boat reaches the bridge, it'll naturally sink..." Miaomiao said as it rolled over where it lay.
"That's true..." Yinghuo pondered for a moment, then suddenly glared. "You uncultured lazy cat, it's 'when the boat reaches the bridge, it'll naturally go straight'!"
Watching the lifebound beasts bicker and make a racket, Li Tianming could not help curling his lips into a smile.
Although Little Nine was still rather resistant to communicating with everyone, they could take things slowly!
Li Tianming and the others had already grown used to Little Nine's personality. Though it kept strangers at arm's length, it would not attack Li Tianming and the others in the end.
At the very least, that showed it knew such a thing was wrong. That meant there was still a chance to guide it and help it blend into the big family.
After staying in the old capital for a while, Li Tianming prepared to return to the Heavenly Emperor Sect.
After all, once