"Besides, how do we lure it out?"
Meng Jixi frowned deeply.
It wasn't a kitten or puppy that would come out just because they put out some food.
"Meng Jixi, you should go back."
"I'll explain everything afterward."
Xiao Xiao issued an order for him to leave.
The things that followed would be somewhat inconvenient with Meng Jixi present.
"I refuse."
Meng Jixi blurted out, "Master Xiao."
His eyes burned with intensity. "That ill-intentioned creature... isn't human, right?"
He had known Master Xiao for quite some time.
Besides, the Chi family siblings had known Master Xiao for even longer.
From them, he had also learned a great deal about Master Xiao.
There were some things he had never believed in. He was a staunch materialist, after all.
However, he wasn't an obstinate, stubborn person, either.
He would take the facts placed before him seriously.
Xiao Xiao looked at Meng Jixi for a while, then stepped forward and walked past him.
Meng Jixi: ?
"Master Xiao?"
"Find somewhere quiet."
Xiao Xiao's words made Meng Jixi's eyes light up.
He took several large strides and reached Master Xiao. "Master Xiao, I know this area well."
"I know a quiet place."
"Follow me."
Xiao Xiao raised his brows slightly. Under Meng Jixi's gaze, he started walking again and followed him.
"Gudiao."
He murmured inwardly, "Go help Ghost Owl."
"Caw~"
The black shadow above his head quickly vanished. Bright sunlight immediately spilled down, making Xiao Xiao squint slightly.
There was a moderately sized park not far from the school.
It happened to be noon, and there were almost no people in the park. It was utterly tranquil.
Meng Jixi turned left and right with practiced ease until he reached a bamboo grove.
He didn't stop, continuing into the depths of