That afternoon.
Cheng Xuejie dragged Zhang Ping off to do the heavy lifting and, while she was at it, meet the captains of several Investigation Teams still in the city.
At the City Lord's Manor, Fat Cat and Little Sairon lay sprawled on White Tiger. After a nap, they were full of energy and growing restless.
Fat Cat looked at Little Sairon and gave a tentative meow. Little Sairon glanced over, then took a gemstone from his Dimensional Abdomen.
Little Sairon had grown much stronger, and the space inside his Dimensional Abdomen had expanded enormously. He now kept plenty of food and equipment in it for emergencies.
He had saved some of the food himself; Cheng Xuejie had insisted on giving him the rest. All the equipment came from Zhang Ping, mostly special gear Zhang Ping had no use for, so he had given it to Little Sairon for protection.
Little Sairon tossed the gemstone at the wall. The next moment, a sewer manhole cover appeared there.
The cover opened. Little Sairon walked to its edge and called out. A moment later, a Chinese village dog came racing through.
"Boss!"
Big Yellow, who possessed the Beast's Friend ability, called out obediently.
Big Yellow then looked at Fat Cat. Fat Cat raised his head haughtily and stared down at him. Their gazes met.
In that instant, Big Yellow knew without a word that he had slipped another rung down the pecking order.
He wagged his tail and said ingratiatingly, "Hello!"
"Meow!"
Fat Cat ignored Big Yellow completely and meowed at Little Sairon.
We're going out to play, and we have to bring this stupid dog?
Little Sairon shot Fat Cat a commanding glance, then turned and headed outside. Big Yellow hurried after him. Fat Cat hesitated, but staying behind sounded even