The Pipa ghost immediately set off to find Master Xiao.
It ran through the streets and alleys.
The wind howled in its ears.
All the sounds blended into the wind.
It grinned.
The next second, it leaped onto the black tiles atop a white wall.
It vaulted over a cat lying there lazily.
Found him.
The Pipa ghost's face lit up.
It was Lord Xiao Xiao's scent.
The Pipa ghost bent down and landed lightly on the ground.
"Woof! Woof! Woof!"
The sudden barking startled the Pipa ghost.
Then, feeling a little indignant, it brought its face close to Big Dog's.
When Big Dog took a step back, startled by it, the Pipa ghost giggled.
It turned and walked forward.
When it noticed Big Dog following, the Pipa ghost started running.
"Woof! Woof! Woof!"
Big Dog took off after it.
Big Dog's owner was caught off guard and nearly got yanked off balance.
"Alexander!"
Big Dog's owner struggled to keep pace while pulling hard on the leash.
"Stop!"
"Did you hear me?!"
"Stop right now!"
His voice rose, cracking at the edges.
It quickly faded into the passing air.
"Heh, heh."
The Pipa ghost raced ahead, running wild.
Big Dog barked furiously behind it.
It paid no mind to the owner's occasional shrieks.
Pedestrians scattered out of the way.
Their faces showed alarm.
After all, a large, barking dog charging toward you...
It was pretty intimidating to see.
"Alexander!"
Big Dog's owner was frantic.
His Alexander had always been obedient and gentle.
Though big, he was a bit of a softie and not very aggressive.
This was the first time Alexander had lost control while the two of them were out for a walk.
The problem was...
He narrowed his eyes at the