Was this why Lord Xiao Xiao had specifically asked it to come along just now?
Zhujian tilted its head.
Xiao Xiao's eyes curved into a smile.
His gaze met the monster's.
His smile spread across his whole face.
Long time no see, Zhujian.
Zhujian bent its front legs slightly.
It bowed to Lord Xiao Xiao in greeting.
It had indeed been some time since it had last encountered Lord Xiao Xiao.
To meet again...
Zhujian was happy.
"Grandma Ji."
Xiao Xiao looked at the old woman.
"It was the one who saved you just now."
"...Huh?"
The old woman blinked a moment too late.
What?
She finally pulled her gaze away from the creature before her.
Then she looked at the young man.
What had she just heard?
"...It?"
The old woman murmured uncertainly.
"Mm."
Xiao Xiao nodded.
"It was the one who saved you just now."
"I..."
The old woman pressed a hand to her temple.
"At the time... I didn't see it."
"Did you really not sense anything at all?"
The corners of Xiao Xiao's mouth lifted slightly.
She...
The old woman clenched her fingers and tapped her head.
Everything had happened too quickly...
And she had been too dazed.
As for what she had sensed...
She only remembered the sudden clamor by her ears.
It had even been piercing.
All kinds of sounds had mingled together.
Making her feel even more dizzy and disoriented.
At a loss.
Panicked and flustered.
She...
Huh!?
The old woman suddenly put a hand on her waist.
It seemed...
The old woman looked excitedly at the young man.
"..."
Her mouth hung open, but no sound came out.
The old woman took a deep breath.
"I... remember now..."
"I'm not sure..."
Soon,