Of course.
This human was different too.
Very different.
But this human was too dangerous for it.
Even though this human had shown it no ill will.
His attitude had never been bad, either.
But when it saw a monster accompanying this human, it became wary of him.
A human who could tame monsters...
Was definitely dangerous to monsters.
Getting involved with this human would be like making a deal with a tiger.
Maybe it was overthinking things.
So what?
After all, it couldn't afford the consequences of not having thought things through.
This child was different.
Innocent, simple, weak.
He showed it an open and ardent affection.
With this child, it didn't need to hold back or worry.
If it wanted to interact with humans, a child like this was the best choice.
Xuan Gui shook his head at the little boy.
It would leave.
But not now.
The little boy was delighted at first. The turtle wasn't leaving!
Then, realizing what he'd just seen, the little boy's eyes widened in astonishment.
"The turtle just shook its head at me!?"
The little boy gaped.
"It understood what I said?!"
"Big Brother, did you see that!?"
The little boy hurriedly looked up at Big Brother. "The turtle just shook its head!"
"Mm."
Xiao Xiao nodded. "I saw."
"It said it isn't leaving."
"Would you like it to stay?"
"Yes!"
The little boy shouted.
"Of course I want it to stay!"
"Then you can ask it not to let your mom find out."
The corners of Xiao Xiao's mouth lifted.
"Because your mom doesn't like turtles."
"If your mom finds out, you won't be able to stay with it."
The little boy looked at Big Brother, then at the turtle in his palm.