"Bunny, I'm sorry."
Wang Xin spoke softly, her fingers gently stroking the rabbit's soft back. Her voice was full of remorse.
"I shouldn't have shaved off a patch of your fur... I'm really sorry."
"But don't worry. It'll grow back soon."
"Don't let anyone catch you again, okay?"
"Goodbye, bunny."
In the mountain woods, Wang Xin tenderly stroked the female rabbit's head, then gently nudged its rump to signal that it should leave.
The rabbit hopped forward a few steps, then turned back to look at Wang Xin. Only then did it bound away lightly, soon disappearing into the depths of the forest.
"Let's go."
Xiao Mo glanced at Wang Xin from where he stood nearby and spoke in an even tone, then turned and headed down the mountain.
Wang Xin rose and hurried after him with a little jog.
She tilted her head slightly, a hint of confusion in her eyes, and asked softly, "Xiao Mo, do I really not need to practice?"
"You're a Buddhist disciple, not a member of the demonic path."
Xiao Mo replied coolly, his gaze still fixed ahead.
"Besides, I've always killed my own enemies. I don't need your help."
"But... the Blood Fiend Qi in you..." Wang Xin hesitated, her voice gradually lowering. "What if one day you can't control it..."
"That day will never come." Xiao Mo cut her off, his tone firm. "Xue Kui is still perfectly fine to this day. I'm not so weak that I can't do as well as her."
Xiao Mo turned and looked straight into Wang Xin's eyes, speaking seriously. "On the contrary, if you take it upon yourself to dispel my Killing Intent again... next time, I'll send you back to Kong Nian Temple for sure. Do you understand?"
Wang Xin lowered her head like