"Listen, little one. When you join an unfamiliar faction, shouldn't you find out what it's like first? At this rate, someone could sell you off and you'd still be helping them count the money."
Zi Yan gave a petulant huff. "If they dare sell me, I'll beat them to death."
As she spoke, she waved her little fists, each brimming with explosive power. She looked every inch a little maniac for violence.
Xiao Yu reached out and patted her little head, flashing his white teeth. "What if I wanted to sell you? Could you beat me?"
"You're so nice, big brother. You wouldn't sell me, would you?"
The little girl seemed to no longer mind Xiao Yu touching her head. Instead, a hint of ingratiation appeared on her petite, pretty face as she spoke.
She couldn't beat him, so what could she do? A pat on the head wouldn't kill her anyway. It was better than getting driven away or having her legs broken.
Caught between annoyance and amusement, Xiao Yu rolled his eyes. "All right, stop buttering me up. If you want points, go take missions at the Mission Hall yourself."
"I'm leaving. Remember, don't come bothering me without points."
"Oh."
Only after Zi Yan obediently agreed did Xiao Yu leave, shaking his head slightly.
The moment Xiao Yu turned around, Zi Yan pulled a face at him and stuck out her little tongue.
"Hm?"
Sensing something amiss, Xiao Yu turned to look at Zi Yan.
His sudden movement startled the little girl. She hurriedly stopped making faces and gave Xiao Yu a sweet smile.
"Mm."
Xiao Yu nodded, then left.
Once Xiao Yu had disappeared completely, Zi Yan breathed a sigh of relief and muttered, "You big jerk. All you do is bully me. Hmph."
"I'd better go