Zhang Bo and the others looked at the four tables, their expressions stiffening.
They had been told to help themselves.
But the cakes on one table were disappearing at an astonishing rate.
The other three tables weren't quite as dramatic, but...
Compete with monsters for food?
The four exchanged glances. "Forget it. We won't eat."
"Go ahead and eat."
"Come take a look. My uncle sent me some dried fish."
Zhang Bo picked up the package he had just brought back.
"Dried fish? We'd better eat these instead."
Zhuge Yun readily agreed.
Zhao Luzheng quietly walked over too.
But as his gaze swept across the table, he suddenly froze. "T-Third Brother!"
At his words, Xiao Xiao looked over. Seeing Zhao Luzheng's dumbstruck expression, he guessed what was wrong and looked toward the table Taotie had lunged at earlier.
Sure enough.
The table, which had been piled high with cakes, now held nothing but empty cardboard boxes.
A black shadow darted toward the table where Fei Fei was.
Taotie wasn't some hotheaded fool. It knew to pick on the weak.
With its powers sealed, it absolutely wasn't about to pick a fight with the Little White Fox or the white snake.
But that little monster that was always provoking it was another matter. It couldn't blame Taotie for being merciless.
Just as it opened its mouth wide to swallow a piece of cake, it suddenly felt a tight grip on the back of its neck.
That familiar feeling...
Taotie stiffened all over, but refused to turn around, stubbornly pretending it didn't know.
"Little Taotie."
The voice was warm, even a little gentle. Taotie's body trembled.
"Why can't you ever learn?"
"Even if you've finished your own food, you can't steal Fei Fei's."
Xiao Xiao picked Taotie up and reached out