Xiao Xiao moved quickly.
He figured the girl would need some time to call a car, and that would be more than enough time for these monsters to finish the cakes.
"Hey—"
Xiao Xiao pressed a finger against Taotie's head as it tried to charge forward, his eyes curving with a smile. "Little Taotie, these cakes are for everyone to share."
"Try to rein in your speed a little."
"Got it?"
"Wuwu~"
Taotie threw all its strength into pushing against Xiao Xiao's finger.
Just like every time before, Xiao Xiao didn't budge an inch.
Taotie gave up and relaxed, then nodded reluctantly.
"Good boy."
Xiao Xiao patted Taotie's head, then swiftly dodged its snapping fangs. The smile in his eyes deepened. "Little Taotie, they've already started eating."
"Awooo~"
Taotie immediately forgot how brazenly this human had treated it and dug into the food with gusto.
But under the gazes fixed on it, its body stiffened, and it slowed down a little.
Just a little.
Xiao Xiao shook his head with an amused smile and didn't say anything more.
He was only looking out for Taotie.
If the monster let its appetite get the better of it and angered Little White Fox or the white snake, things wouldn't end well.
He didn't know how strong Taotie had been originally.
But now that most of its power was sealed, all it could do was bicker with Feifei.
Picking a fight with Little White Fox or the white snake would be asking for death.
"Third Brother, why are you talking to it like you're disciplining a kid?"
Zhang Bo teased.
"Third Brother, you're amazing. You even dare lecture Taotie."
Zhuge Yun gave him a thumbs-up.
Zhao Luzheng felt the same way.
He'd seen Taotie before. It was tiny, but its imposing aura