"...You know Master Xiao?"
After thinking for a long while, a thought suddenly struck Song Chuxia.
"With Master Xiao around, you'll have a chance to encounter another monster someday."
As she said this, Song Chuxia found herself envying Li Yan a little.
She'd met Master Xiao through Li Yan.
There was already a degree of separation between them.
Lately, whenever she had something to say, she'd passed it along to Master Xiao through Li Yan.
And...
It was simply easier for two boys to become good friends than for a girl and a boy.
She'd missed her chance at the beginning.
Now, when it came to Master Xiao, she felt something more... respect.
She'd already forgotten her initial suspicions.
Since she held him in such respect, she didn't dare act too casually around him.
She wondered whether, after this was over, she'd have any chance to stay in touch with Master Xiao.
Song Chuxia gently tapped her head.
The corners of her mouth lifted.
Suddenly, she thought she was a little ridiculous.
This matter wasn't even over yet.
And she was already thinking about next time.
What was that saying?
Eating what's in your bowl while eyeing what's in the pot?
"What's wrong?"
Noticing Song Chuxia's gesture, Li Yan asked curiously.
"Nothing."
Song Chuxia shook her head, her voice soft.
"I just feel like... I'm being a little too greedy..."
Having had one chance, she wanted another.
Actually... she knew this experience would probably be a once-in-a-lifetime thing for her.
After all, she couldn't see.
So, for her to have an encounter with monsters like this... the odds were so tiny, and it was such a rare miracle.
She treasured it.
"Hm?"
Li Yan hadn't heard what Song Chuxia said at the end. "What did you