"Hiss~"
The white snake poked its head out from Xiao Xiao's sleeve, its bright-red tongue flicking in and out. "Hiss~ Lord Xiao Xiao, I want some too."
"Okay."
He tilted his head slightly and asked softly, "Fei Fei, do you want some?"
"Fei Fei~"
The little monster lifted its head and rubbed it against Xiao Xiao's cheek, nodding.
In its eyes, the amber syrup coating each hawthorn had the texture of ice crystals. It sparkled brilliantly in the sunlight and looked very beautiful.
Xiao Xiao smiled.
As for Taotie...
Was there anything it didn't eat?
Xiao Xiao bought five skewers of candied hawthorns.
He held one skewer in his hand, while the other four were packed in a paper bag, which he carried inside a plastic bag.
Little White Fox took the initiative to leap onto the empty shoulder on Xiao Xiao's other side.
Although ordinary people could see Little White Fox and the white snake as well,
a fox and a snake eating candied hawthorns were rather eye-catching.
Xiao Xiao raised his eyes and glanced around. Then he slightly changed direction and walked toward the alley diagonally ahead.
As he entered the alley, the light suddenly dimmed.
The bustle outside seemed to recede as well.
A chill seeped up from the soles of his feet and spread through his entire body.
Xiao Xiao walked a few steps farther in.
Naturally, there was no one in the alley.
There was, however, a black cat that had been lying on top of a trash can.
When it saw Xiao Xiao enter, it was not afraid. Instead, it rose to its feet and silently stared at him for a while.
Its emerald-green eyes glowed faintly in the dim light.
"Meow~"
A slightly hoarse meow rang out. Then the