The old man stared at Xiao Xiao's back for a while.
The window slowly closed.
"Let's go."
"Junior, I think we need to have a proper talk."
Man:...
They walked into a nearby grove, and Xiao Xiao stopped, looking at the monster that had been following close behind him.
"Yanli, what are you planning to do now?"
"Quack~ Quack~ Quack-quack~ Quack~"
Lord Xiao Xiao, I'm leaving.
Yanli shook its body. Its fiery red fur was like a blazing flame, seeming to dispel some of the chill in the air.
"Is that so?"
Xiao Xiao wasn't particularly surprised by Yanli's answer. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly. "I hope that next time we meet, you won't be running from someone."
"Pfft~"
Xiao Xiao suddenly couldn't help laughing.
Yanli tilted its head, looking utterly confused.
What was wrong?
Xiao Xiao spoke with a smile in his voice. "I just remembered that the last time we met, you were chasing after other monsters."
"This time, you were being chased by humans."
"Both times we met, you were running."
It was hard not to find such a coincidence amusing.
Yanli froze, then thought it over. That really was how it had happened.
The corners of his mouth spread into a grin.
"Quack~ Quack~ Quack~"
Lord Xiao Xiao, thank you so much for today.
Yanli bent his front legs slightly.
His fiery red fur lay smooth against his body, lending him a respectful air.
Xiao Xiao crouched down. "If you run into trouble again, remember to come find me."
"Do you still remember where my home is?"
"Quack~"
Yanli nodded, his long, narrow eyes curving into crescents.
His usually aloof face softened a little.
Of course he remembered.
It was the home where Lord Xiao Xiao had invited him to stay.