"A misunderstanding? Then I'll give you a chance to argue your case," Rao Baoyue said coolly.
Tang Yan explained truthfully, "Actually, Fairy, I also have a Spirit Pet like yours. I usually leave her with a friend to raise.
"I had thought she was the only one in the world.
"When we spoke that day, I mistakenly thought you had not only stolen my Spirit Pet but also killed my friend. That was why I attacked in anger.
"Only after I returned did I learn it was a misunderstanding. When I tried to find you again to explain, you were already nowhere to be found."
Rao Baoyue studied Tang Yan.
This brat looked different from how he had during their battle that day.
He was easier on the eyes now, though.
With such a crafty brat, how much of what he said was true, and how much was false?
"Then where is Little Meatball?" Rao Baoyue asked.
"Little Meatball and my Spirit Pet share the same roots and origin, and they're very close. I meant to bring Little Meatball to you, Senior, but I truly couldn't bear to separate them." With that, Tang Yan waved his arm lightly, and an image appeared before the two women.
It showed Little Dot and Little Meatball playing on the island.
The two little beasts chased each other and tumbled about, their happy cries echoing without end. The warm, harmonious scene brought an involuntary smile to anyone watching.
Before long, the scene reached their parting.
The sight of the two little creatures, their eyes swimming with tears as they wailed piteously, was unbearably distressing.
When they saw Tang Yan kick Little Meatball back onto the island, both women unwittingly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Fairy, I know your Spirit Pet is precious to you,