Scroll of Time, Starry Night Departure

"Hubby... who is Old Chen?"

"...Mm, the one who played the suona. He and Uncle Ox have always been unconventional. Heh-heh, you'll get used to it. You'll get used to it."

As Nie Yu spoke, he began to laugh, and the surprise in his eyes vanished in an instant. "My wife, that Black Ox is Old Chen's family's inherited spirit beast. It watched me grow up, so we must show it respect."

"So that's how it is." The woman smiled faintly. Her manner of speech was refined, and it was clear she was quite knowledgeable.

"Woof woof woof!"

Suddenly, a red blur appeared and launched a direct sneak attack at Nie Yu. It was so fast and fierce that no one could react in time. The guards around them drew their blades in fright, but it was already too late.

Nie Yu wore a bitter expression as he staggered from the impact, hastily stopping everyone. "It's fine, it's fine. It's Red Uncle. I'm used to it already."

"..."

Everyone fell silent, looking at one another. This Old Chen... really was quite the oddball.

Little Crimson gave a lewd grin. They had all grown so big that it was no fun to play with them anymore. How dull. Its gaze gradually shifted toward the two children, whose faces were full of fear, and its eyes rolled.

Liang YuanShuang was also on guard. This little dog was probably a spirit beast too, otherwise her husband would never call it Red Uncle.

"Nephew Nie Yu pays respects to Red Uncle." Nie Yu straightened his robes and smiled gently. "This is my wife, Liang YuanShuang. These two are my children, Nie Can and Nie Yin."

"Woof woof! Awoo~~" Little Crimson grinned and nodded in response, then barked once toward another direction. It immediately leaped