It took Hanya and Xueyi stepping in to move the two people frightening Huohuo away.
"Anyway, this is the ghost you were talking about, but he's just an energy being called a heliobus."
"A heliobus?" Seeing that Mr. Tail had no intention of biting anyone, Guinaifen worked up the courage to emerge from behind Stelle.
"That's right, I'm a heliobus, the ghost you were talking about. Got a good look? Then scram!"
Mr. Tail's flames flared, giving Guinaifen another fright, though she didn't scream this time.
Mostly, Zhang Xiu moving him aside with one hand had been so ridiculous that his intimidation factor had dropped by who knew how many points.
"Well, well! This little thing's got quite a temper."
"You're the little thing! Keep blabbing and I'll eat you!"
"Uh! Um... don't worry. Mr. Tail, he's a vegetarian..."
Even after being bullied just now, Huohuo still cautiously tried to reassure Zhang Xiu and Yaoshi, but a certain bastard simply refused to act human.
When Zhang Xiu heard Huohuo speak, he deliberately lowered his voice, looking down at her with a sinister expression.
"Oh, then he's different from me. I eat meat... and my favorite is nice, tender meat..."
With that, Zhang Xiu even licked his lips, while Yaoshi played along with a cute "Heh heh heh."
"Eek!"
The stray tuft on top of Huohuo's head instantly stood upright. Fortunately, Mr. Tail shielded her.
"Scram, scram, scram! This little girl's under my protection! Scare her again and I'll get physical!"
"Don't get so worked up. We were just joking. Sorry, Huohuo. How about we treat you to a meal sometime?"
Zhang Xiu chuckled and stopped pretending to be scary, while Yaoshi bowed slightly in apology.
"N-no, thank you. I scare easily, so please don't frighten me again..."
At that, Zhang