Within the space, Little Grass stood there in a daze. Remembering what Xiao Heng had just said, a smile appeared on his face.
He knew very well that Xiao Heng had been telling the truth. That was why he was happy. Being remembered, appreciated, or loved was always something worth being happy about.
Many years—truly, many years—had passed. He had met countless people, and there had been quite a few like Xiao Heng. Yet this feeling still made him happy.
Even if he was only a tree, the feeling still made him very happy. Yes, he knew clearly that the relationship between the two of them had already gone beyond a mere transaction.
It was just that neither of them had ever said it aloud. Xiao Heng kept it in his heart, while Little Grass did not care to bring it up. Over such a long time, he had seen too many people change. Humans were truly fickle creatures. But this time, he chose to believe a little more. After all, that Great God had once told him to learn to accept the kindness of others and repay it.
"That guy really put a lot of thought into swindling a little more benefit out of me...!"
Little Grass muttered, then could not help smiling. He took out a leaf and said softly, "But seeing how much effort you put into this, I'll give you a little more help!"
Xiao Heng sped through space. The empty darkness was always rather dull, so he began asking about the situation.
"How are things over there? Have they started? Don't let them wipe the place out before we arrive. Then there'd be no point in us going."
"Not yet. Let me take a look... Oh, those people have already reached the Stone Realm's boundary