But...
Obviously, this human had changed direction because he'd heard that other human's voice!
"Arwooo~"
Taotie tugged at Xiao Xiao's hair.
Of course,
it was careful with its strength.
It didn't want to anger this human.
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"It won't take long."
He seemed to be walking at an unhurried pace.
In reality, his figure quickly disappeared around the corner.
The sight before him made the corner of his eye twitch slightly.
The boy had fallen to the ground.
His expression was stiff.
A big dog glared furiously at him.
Its gaping mouth and the growl rumbling in its throat were intimidating.
Rain fell on the boy's head and body.
His wet bangs clung to his forehead.
He was a sorry sight.
His expression panicked and helpless as he stared at the big dog, which looked ready to pounce on him at any moment.
Xiao Xiao glanced behind the big dog.
A chain of moderate length was attached to its neck.
Xiao Xiao walked over to the boy.
He tilted his umbrella to shield him from the rain.
The boy's entire attention was fixed on the big dog in front of him.
He hadn't noticed anyone coming near.
Nor had he noticed the umbrella now covering his head.
Xiao Xiao raised an eyebrow.
"Xu Qizhen."
The boy didn't react.
Xiao Xiao raised his voice slightly.
"Xu Qizhen."
The boy shuddered from head to toe in fright.
His hand slipped against the ground as it shook.
He was about to fall backward—
A few seconds later, the boy finally realized that someone seemed to be holding him up.
Xiao Xiao's hand, braced against the boy's shoulder, tightened slightly.
The boy steadied himself.
The boy turned his