Little Devourer sensed the might of the lightning tribulation and finally returned when Lian Yue's tribulation was nearing its end. He had brought back a Verdant Spirit Changyou, leaving everyone stunned. After hearing Poqiong's explanation and seeing how eagerly Little Shi drank, they realized that getting the Verdant Spirit Changyou to brew Monkey Brew would be a piece of cake.
Zun Jiu loved alcohol more than life itself. He was especially excited to see Little Shi. If Little Shi hadn't been sitting atop a Verdant Spirit Changyou at the Tribulation Crossing Stage, Zun Jiu probably would have rushed over to curry favor with him.
Startled by Lian Yue's words, Little Shi looked aggrieved. He glanced at Lian Yue, then at Ling Tian, before finally transforming into a streak of black light and darting toward Ling Tian. At Little Shi's command, the Verdant Spirit Changyou changed its size too, shrinking to just half a zhang tall. With a flash, it appeared beside Little Zhu and Little Ze, and the old friends were overjoyed to see each other.
"Tsk, not bad, Little Shi. You actually tricked a rank-seven savage beast into coming back with you." Hu Yao teased him. She glanced at Lian Yue, a sly gleam in her eyes. "That girl Yue'er will probably bully you when she comes back from her tribulation. Want me to put in a good word for you? You know Yue'er listens to me best."
"Whimper..." Little Shi gazed at Hu Yao pitifully, looking hopeful.
"Hehe, we're so close. Of course I won't stand by and let Yue'er bully you." Hu Yao gave him a charming smile, but the sight made Ling Tian and the others shudder. "Oh, right. If I put in a good word for you, you'll have to thank me, won't you? I've