As Su Xun saw it, Master Xiao was mysterious and powerful.
Even monsters that had once seemed terrifying had been dealt with by Master Xiao...
He was grateful to Master Xiao, trusted him, and respected him.
With everything still so unclear, he was more inclined to seek Master Xiao's help.
And that was how this phone call came about.
"Master Xiao."
"Could you come take a look at Qingshui Village?"
Su Xun explained the reason for his call. "Of course—" he hurriedly added, "you can come after your final exams."
The situation was already what it was. It couldn't get any worse.
There was no rush.
"You haven't been to Qingshui Village before, have you, Master Xiao?"
Su Xun remembered that Master Xiao hadn't even heard of Qingshui Village.
"You can treat this trip as a chance to come and visit."
Su Xun was a little worried that Master Xiao might make the trip for nothing.
"The scenery's pretty nice."
Some people might think Qingshui Village was unremarkable, but he found it peaceful and quiet.
Listening to the wind rustle through the treetops and drinking a big bowl of sour plum soup made him feel completely relaxed.
He thought Master Xiao would probably like it here.
"It's pretty cool, too."
Surrounded by mountains and vast stretches of forest,
just looking at all that green made you feel refreshed.
Su Xun's enthusiastic recommendation brought a hint of amusement to Xiao Xiao's eyes.
"Sure, I'll come."
"Really?"
Su Xun relaxed, a happy smile appearing on his face. "Thank you, Master Xiao."
"Sorry to make you come all this way."
"It's no trouble. Like you said, I can visit Qingshui Village."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"Heh."
Su Xun felt a little embarrassed.
He thought Qingshui Village was nice, but if Master Xiao had