The Scroll of Time, Setting Out Beneath the Stars

"Hubby... who is that elder?"

"...Mm, the one who played the suona. He and Uncle Ox have always done things in their own unconventional way. Hehe, you'll get used to it, you'll get used to it."

As Nie Yu spoke, she began to laugh, and the surprise in her eyes vanished in an instant. "My wife, that Black Ox is Elder Chen's hereditary spirit beast. It watched me grow up, so you must show it respect."

"So that's how it is." The woman smiled faintly. Her manner of speech was graceful and proper, and it was clear she was quite knowledgeable.

"Woof woof woof!"

Suddenly, a red blur appeared and launched a direct sneak attack on Nie Yu. It was so fast and fierce that no one could react in time. The surrounding guards drew their blades at once in fright, but it was already too late.

Nie Yu wore a bitter expression after being knocked stumbling. He hurriedly stopped the others. "It's fine, it's fine. It's Uncle Scarlet. I'm used to it already."

"..."

Everyone fell silent, looking at one another. This Elder Chen... really was quite an eccentric.

Little Scarlet gave a sly grin. They had all grown so big now that it was no fun playing with them anymore. Its gaze gradually shifted toward the two frightened children, its eyes rolling thoughtfully.

Liang Yuanshuang was also on guard. This little dog was likely a spirit beast too; otherwise, her husband would never call it Uncle Scarlet.

"Nie Yu greets Uncle Scarlet." Nie Yu straightened his robes and smiled warmly. "This is my wife, Liang Yuanshuang. These two are my children, Nie Can and Nie Yin."

"Woof woof! Awooo~~" Little Scarlet grinned, nodded in response, then barked toward another direction before leaping straight onto the wall with remarkable