Xiao Xiao took a few steps back and raised a hand to rub his temples. It was that familiar headache again. But it was much better than the headache he'd had after summoning Ling Yao, he thought. Was that because Ling Yao was more powerful, and because he himself had grown stronger?
Right now, for instance, a warm current flowed through his limbs and body, gathering together before pouring into his lower dantian. Had Gu Diao finished eating that fox tail?
That had been quick.
Xiao Xiao lowered his hand. He felt refreshed all over, and even the headache had eased a little. He opened and closed his hand, savoring the intoxicating feeling of strength.
After sensing the change for a moment, Xiao Xiao lowered his head to look at Su Youjin, who had been quiet the whole time.
"How are you? Are you all right? Does anything feel uncomfortable?"
But perhaps the psychological shock had been worse than the physical harm.
Xiao Xiao suddenly remembered what the fox demon had said earlier: Bodhi Heart?
What was that? Was that why the fox demon had been so fixated on this girl?
Still, Bodhi Heart sounded like something incredibly powerful just from the name.
"Thank you." Su Youjin opened her eyes, her gaze clear and bright. She struggled to her feet, then bowed solemnly to Xiao Xiao.
Xiao Xiao felt a little helpless. He withdrew the hand he'd half extended. Though they hadn't known each other for long, he could tell she was a stubborn girl—or, rather, someone who always insisted on being strong.
So he accepted her thanks without demur.
"Mm."
"Can you still walk? I'll take you back to your dorm." He didn't know who she really was, but she should be a student at this school, right?