When Su Shi arrived, Verdant Green Maiden was still tending the ox in the inn's backyard.
"Here, eat!"
Verdant Green Maiden set the fodder before the Old Yellow Ox.
The Old Yellow Ox haughtily refused to eat, turning his head aside with a moo.
Verdant Green Maiden: "..."
"Hey! What's wrong with you, you old ox?"
"The inn's fodder might be a little poor, but you should count yourself lucky to have anything to eat! And here you are, being picky. One of these days, I really will stew you for dinner, and then you won't have to worry about being a picky eater anymore. How does that sound?"
"Moo!"
"Moo, moo, moo!"
Verdant Green Maiden glared.
Yellow Emperor's Grandfather, are you asking to die?
The corner of her mouth twitched, revealing her sharp fangs.
Her brownish-green slit pupils looked fierce, carrying a hint of menace.
Sensing Verdant Green Maiden's threat, the Old Yellow Ox shuddered violently. He hastily nudged toward her, pushing the fodder aside.
Once the fodder had been pushed aside, it revealed some thorns mixed into it. Was that something an ox could eat?
"..."
"Ah!"
"There are thorns in here?"
Verdant Green Maiden looked astonished.
The Old Yellow Ox looked deeply aggrieved. Verdant Green Maiden hurriedly patted his shoulder and soothed him with a smile. "Sorry. Who knew this inn would pass off something like this as proper fodder? I wasn't paying attention and misunderstood you."
"But you can't blame me for that!"
"You just kept turning your head away and refusing to eat, without saying a word to me."
The Old Yellow Ox dearly wanted to report her to the authorities, but Verdant Green Maiden stood up, intending to confront the innkeeper.
As soon as she rose and turned around, she saw the innkeeper leading