Since the Drowning Ghost was so resistant now, Xiao Xiao didn't bring up cultivation again. He left.
"Then the Drowning Ghost should stay here obediently."
In theory, no one would come play in this river again anytime soon. But just to be safe, Xiao Xiao gave it a warning in advance. "And don't make humans play with you."
"Otherwise, if a human gets angry, they'll fill in this whole river."
"Then the Drowning Ghost won't have a home anymore."
"No home?"
"The Drowning Ghost will hurt like it did just now."
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"So don't grab humans and make them play with you."
"Unless a human starts playing with you first. Understand?"
"Mm-hmm."
The Drowning Ghost nodded vigorously.
It really had been frightened by the pain just now.
Seeing this, Xiao Xiao thought the little demon would behave itself for a while.
Actually, there was nothing wrong with a timid demon that was afraid of pain.
He smiled. "Then the Drowning Ghost should take advantage of this time to cultivate properly."
"Once the Drowning Ghost gets stronger, it can go find people to play with on its own."
"Find people to play with."
The Drowning Ghost cried happily.
Xiao Xiao nodded.
This demon would eventually meet a human who could see it.
Like Pei You, who had heard its voice, hadn't she?
Still, Xiao Xiao suddenly felt a little worried. If a child saw it, wouldn't the Drowning Ghost's rather ferocious appearance frighten them?
He patted the Drowning Ghost's head again. "All right, I really have to go."
"Goodbye, Drowning Ghost."
The Drowning Ghost tugged at the hem of Xiao Xiao's clothes, its expression dazed.
"I'll come back to check on you."
Xiao Xiao raised an eyebrow. "So don't slack off on your cultivation, understand?"
"Mm-hmm."
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