At least Guai Guai had not sensed the slightest hint of "apology" from the Black Jade Turtle. All Guai Guai knew was that the turtle had bitten Guai Guai, then spat all over Guai Guai's face.
The damage was slight, but the insult cut deep.
Even after Gu Liang Luojia explained that the Black Jade Turtle meant no harm, the experience had left Guai Guai deeply shaken. Under Qiao Ranran's influence, Guai Guai had always been kind to and curious about young demon beasts. So when the turtle clamped down, Guai Guai had not resisted at all, thinking only of finding Qiao Ranran and letting her solve the problem.
Even after getting a faceful of spit, Guai Guai had only shaken Guai Guai's head and waited pitifully for Qiao Ranran to stand up for Guai Guai.
"You!" Qiao Ranran tugged Guai Guai's ear. "A little thing bullied you like that. Aren't you afraid Pei Ling will look down on you?"
Guai Guai: He looks down on me all the time. I'm used to it.
Qiao Ranran had only lectured the Black Jade Turtle because she worried that someday the turtle would pick a fight with someone dangerous and lose the turtle's life. After all, someone as soft, adorable, and easy to bully as Guai Guai was the exception.
The Black Jade Turtle might not have understood. The turtle had been listless ever since Qiao Ranran scolded the turtle, but she was sure Gu Liang Luojia would help the turtle understand.
From what Gu Liang Luojia said, he had met the little turtle near Vast Sea City. His unusual gift had let him know that the turtle had run away from home to find someone. Partly because the Black Jade Turtle interested him, and partly because he worried about the turtle's