Zhuang Hong casually picked Xiao Bai up and held it in his hand, smiling as he said, "A Beast Tamer? An interesting profession, but I'm not one. I just picked this little dog up along the road. It looked pitiful because it couldn't find anything to eat, so I let it follow me. Its name is Xiao Bai. Other than eating and barking a couple of times, it doesn't have any other strengths."
Xiao Bai seemed to understand Zhuang Hong's assessment of it. It barked twice in displeasure and kicked its four short legs.
Yin Zizhong seemed very interested in Xiao Bai. "This little dog is rather special."
After Xiao Bai appeared, the atmosphere immediately eased considerably, and Yin Zizhong's attitude toward Zhuang Hong was no longer quite so distant.
Yin Zizhong shifted his gaze and studied Zhuang Hong's face for a while. Seeing the faint weakness and exhaustion on it, he showed a look of sudden realization.
Then he said, "Since you've come to Forget Wind Village, you're a guest of our village. If you don't mind, you can come into the village with me, have some water, and rest for a while."
Zhuang Hong also wanted to learn more about this world from Yin Zizhong, so he nodded. "I'd be delighted to have somewhere to rest. Why would I mind? As long as you don't mind an outsider like me coming here."
"Our Forget Wind Village is very hospitable. Whenever travelers come here, we welcome them warmly. It's just that everyone else has already left, and I'm the only one remaining. I'm afraid I won't be able to entertain you properly. Please make yourself at home."
Yin Zizhong put away his longsword and led Zhuang Hong into the village. Eventually, they arrived at a small house. He pushed