In the quiet café, She Xilu rose and left the booth in the corner, carrying Little Pomeranian toward the restroom. At the entrance, she crouched and set the dog on the floor. "Wait here for a moment, okay?"
She stroked Little Pomeranian's head once more, then turned and entered the restroom.
Little Pomeranian stood there blankly for a moment, then suddenly darted over to a nearby table occupied by a couple. Looking up at the young woman, the dog jumped onto the edge of her sofa seat.
"Oh, what an adorable little dog!"
Delighted to see Little Pomeranian jump up, the plain-looking young woman scooped the dog into her arms.
At the same time, an eerie voice transmitted through demonic consciousness rang out in Little Pomeranian's mind. "Heavenly Dog, the Master sent me to bring you back, but not yet. Be patient for now."
Little Pomeranian gazed at her beseechingly, eyes seemingly filled with pleading.
The plain-looking young woman stroked the dog's head and asked with a smile, "Where's your owner?"
Meanwhile, that eerie demonic consciousness transmitted, "I can see through the girl who just entered the restroom. Her cultivation is only at the First Heavenly Pass. But I can't see through the woman sitting in the corner. She's at least a Fifth Heavenly Pass cultivator. Who is she? Is she the Mortal Immortal who sealed you?"
Little Pomeranian gave a slight shake of the head.
The voice transmitted through demonic consciousness rang out again. "Good, as long as she isn't. Keep up your disguise for now. Don't approach me on your own and risk exposing me. Once I report to the Master, the Master will send someone to rescue you."
Just then, She Xilu emerged from the restroom and looked around. Seemingly only then noticing where Little Pomeranian was,