After leaving the crowd, Ai Tutu trotted up and hooked an arm around Mo Xie's shoulders, asking curiously.
"Mo Xie, what's your relationship with Dongfang Wan'er? Why did Dongfang Ming tell you to stay away from her?"
Mu Nujiao wanted to know just as badly. Her bright eyes rested on Mo Xie, full of anticipation and a trace of unease.
Mo Xie certainly couldn't tell the truth now, so he smiled and explained.
"Oh, we knew each other before. Her help was part of what made Chenxi's partnership with the Dongfang Family go so smoothly. Dongfang Ming probably misunderstood something."
"So that's all it was... Hee hee!"
Ai Tutu's sweet smile returned at his words, and Mu Nujiao breathed a sigh of relief too.
Mo Fan stole a glance at them. Given his brother's charm, he had a feeling things weren't nearly that simple.
Suddenly, the Lava Wyvern flapped its wings and flew from Mo Fan's head to Mo Xie's.
Mo Xie glanced upward and asked.
"Xiao Fan, why hasn't Little Fire Dragon grown any bigger? Haven't you been feeding him Spirit Seed Fragments?"
Mo Fan sighed and spread his hands helplessly.
"I don't know why either. Little Fire Dragon seems able to change his size at will. When he fights, he can grow as big as Old Wolf, anyway."
Mo Xie nodded in realization. It seemed the Lava Wyvern had an ability like Little White's, letting him change his size at will.
"Yiya~"
Just then, a mysterious Ancient Method appeared by Mo Xie's shoulder. Little Thunder flew out of the Contract Space, circled around him, then rubbed affectionately against his cheek.
"Wow, Little Thunder! It's been ages. Come here and let me hold you!"
"Little Thunder, come to Mommy."
The sight of adorable Little Thunder instantly brought out Mu