"Master Xiao..."
The shop manager hadn't even thought about it.
Someone as capable as Master Xiao...
If he really ran into trouble, they probably wouldn't be able to help much, would they?
"Anyway, if you ever need an extra pair of hands, you can always come to me."
"My abilities may be limited, but I'll do everything I can."
Dan Zhe promised.
"Sure. I'll be counting on you, then."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"Well, now that we've finished talking, let's eat."
"Shop Manager Hua."
Dan Zhe glanced around.
"Walking around with you, I've learned for the first time what it means to draw everyone's attention."
The shop manager: ...
He shook his head.
He'd noticed that Mr. Dan seemed to enjoy exaggerating.
"Master Xiao sure is calm."
Dan Zhe reached over and rubbed his somewhat stiff shoulder.
Although those scorching gazes weren't focused on him, even being caught in the crossfire had made him feel uncomfortable.
Master Xiao, who should have been "in the same boat" as him, seemed completely unfazed.
He walked at an unhurried pace.
His expression was calm.
Xiao Xiao raised an eyebrow.
"I'm used to it."
"Because of A Jiu."
He lifted the little white fox in his arms slightly.
"...Oh."
Dan Zhe suddenly understood.
His question had barely occurred to him when Master Xiao gave him the answer.
He looked down at the little white fox in Master Xiao's arms.
A flicker of admiration passed through his eyes.
It really was a beautiful little white fox.
It felt...
Dan Zhe furrowed his brows slightly.
A little like the feeling Jin Se gave him?
How could that be?
Dan Zhe shook his head.
Jin Se was a demon.
This was just an ordinary little white fox.
He found his