The next day was Xiao Xiao's last tutoring session.
Before leaving, Xiao Xiao walked beneath the Plum Tree.
He looked up.
"Hundred Illusions Butterfly, I'm heading out."
The monster lying on the plum blossoms showed no reaction.
Xiao Xiao gave a slight shake of his head.
It seemed he'd have to disappoint that child.
He turned and headed for the door.
Just as he stepped over the threshold, Xiao Xiao sensed something and glanced down to the side.
The monster that had been lying on the plum blossoms was now perched securely on his shoulder.
He smiled.
"That child will be very happy."
Hundred Illusions Butterfly shifted slightly.
It didn't care what happened to that child.
It just thought...
After all, it lived in this human's courtyard now.
So when this human made some harmless little requests... as long as they weren't too much trouble...
It would still do its best to grant them.
It was payment, of a sort, for letting it live in this courtyard.
Besides...
If it was too cold toward the human, Plum Blossom Woman would get angry again.
Whenever Plum Blossom Woman got angry, it couldn't sleep well.
For the sake of a peaceful night's sleep, it supposed it could put itself out a little and make this trip with the human.
"Good morning, Linlin."
Xiao Xiao smiled at the child who opened the door.
"Good morning, Teacher."
The child's smile grew even brighter when he saw the familiar figure on Xiao Xiao's shoulder.
But just before he could speak, he quickly covered his mouth.
Teacher had told him that Little Red didn't like being called Little Red.
The child blinked, relieved.
Good thing he'd caught himself in time.
He didn't want Little Red to hate him.
"Teacher, please take care