A meal had to be eaten one bite at a time.
His transformation couldn't happen overnight, either.
But the man wouldn't blame himself anymore.
Until the day his special ability truly disappeared, he would keep trying.
Trying to make his life better.
"I've taken up so much of your time."
"I'm really sorry."
"Thank you."
"Sorry, I'm not very good with words..."
The man lowered his head slightly. "I don't know how to express my gratitude."
"Your great kindness..."
Xiao Xiao chuckled.
"No, you're exaggerating."
"I'm glad I could help you in some way."
The man shook his head.
He wasn't exaggerating at all.
He truly felt that today was a turning point in his life.
As expected.
An idea suddenly occurred to him.
Since monsters really existed,
then things like fortune slips weren't entirely fake, either.
He decided to visit that temple again tomorrow and pray.
Xiao Xiao and the man parted outside the café.
"Goodbye, Student Xiao."
The man bowed to Xiao Xiao. "Thank you, Student Xiao."
Even though he'd said it many times, he still wanted to say it.
After quite a while, the man finally straightened up.
"Student Xiao, I'm leaving."
This time, the man turned and walked away without hesitation.
Watching the man's back, no longer hunched, Xiao Xiao's lips curved upward.
If they were lucky enough to meet again...
He hoped he would see a man who had been "transformed."
Xiao Xiao turned around.
As he started walking, he took out his phone and dialed a number.
The call was answered quickly.
"Young Friend Xiao Xiao, it's been a long time since you called this old man."
"Do you need my help with something again?"
The old man's hearty voice came through, tinged with amusement.
"Old Master Jiang."
Xiao