"Fei Fei~"
Fei Fei nodded as if it understood, but didn't press the matter. It lowered its head and closed its eyes again.
"Heh~"
Taotie curled its lip, its expression unreadable.
But the next second, one of the demons suddenly lifted its head and looked ahead.
The eyes beneath its arms gleamed brightly.
Although Xiao Xiao couldn't see Taotie above his head, he could more or less guess what it was doing.
After catching the scent of food drifting over from across the way,
he wasn't surprised in the least to feel something stir above him.
That greedy demon.
He shook his head slightly, amused.
"Come on. Let's go buy something to eat."
"Awoo~"
Taotie responded eagerly.
Fei Fei opened its eyes, its silver-blue gaze shimmering.
"Tsk, tsk."
Little White Fox shook its head. "Pathetic."
"Hiss~"
The white snake coiled around the umbrella handle in Xiao Xiao's hand, its voice as sweet as honey. "Lord Xiao Xiao, I want something sweet."
"All right."
Xiao Xiao's lips curved as he replied with a smile.
"Welcome back, Lord Xiao Xiao."
As soon as Xiao Xiao pushed open the courtyard gate, a clear voice, softened by an unusual tenderness, rang in his ears.
The fragrance of plum blossoms filled the air.
He looked up and, just as expected, saw a familiar figure curtseying before him.
Her figure was graceful and willowy.
Her wide sleeves fell back, revealing a wrist as white as fine jade.
Her hands were soft as young shoots, her fingers slender as peeled scallions.
Xiao Xiao's eyes curved slightly. "Plum Blossom Woman."
Plum Blossom Woman's lips curved into a gentle smile.
"You've worked hard, Lord Xiao Xiao."
After three days of rain, the skies finally cleared.
"Xiao Xiao."
Madam Xiao walked into the courtyard and, just as