Today was the fifth day Chongyun had traveled with Xiao.
They had just cleared out another group of monsters corrupted by the lingering hatred of the Archons.
Ellin lit a campfire beneath a cliff and began grilling Chi Tiger Fish.
They had been sleeping out in the wilderness these past few days, living on fruit and wild game.
Fortunately, Ellin was a good cook, and with ingredients she could bring out of the Serenitea Pot, Xiao and Chongyun's meals were still quite decent.
"Come on, food's ready!"
Ellin called out and handed Xiao and Chongyun their fish.
After spending these past few days together and getting to know Xiao better, Chongyun no longer had the doubts he had started with. Instead, his respect and admiration for Xiao had only grown.
Though Xiao still wore a cold expression, Ellin knew he was no longer dissatisfied with Chongyun.
Over the past few days, Chongyun had helped fight whenever he could. When he could not join the battle, he kept watch or helped with supplies and other tasks.
Chongyun was only mortal, and his strength certainly could not compare to an adeptus's, so Xiao had never expected much of him in that regard.
He did not dislike people who were weak. What he disliked were people with poor attitudes who refused to put in any effort.
Chongyun's performance these past few days had not been outstanding, but he had worked diligently, helping Xiao and Ellin in many ways behind the scenes.
Xiao had seen all the effort Chongyun put in, so his attitude toward him had naturally improved considerably.
Beneath the silvery moonlight, the three ate their grilled fish.
Xiao had never liked talking, while Chongyun scarcely dared to speak out of respect for him.
Fortunately, they had Ellin to liven things