However, just as he tensed all his muscles and was about to exert force, he suddenly paused, as if he had thought of something, and all his muscles relaxed again.
Wait a minute, why is it rushing so desperately to get somewhere?
Kaopu suddenly asked himself a question and realized that he didn't understand his own behavior at that moment.
Although it was the one who suggested flying back, it was the one that was forced to go back and inform Emerald in the end. But that doesn’t mean it has to obediently fly back, does it?
Xu Ling wanted to fly back because she was terribly poor and had no points, but that wasn't the case!
It has points, and quite a lot of them!
So why would it be foolish enough to actually fly back?
What?
Why didn't you give your points to Xu Ling just now?
That's because, of course, with Xu Ling's thick skin, if she gives in once, there will definitely be a second time, a third time... and so on, endlessly!
If that's the case, how can it accumulate points for itself?
No matter what, Kaopu is determined to protect his points and will never give Xu Ling any leeway!
But if it's not given to Xu Ling, why doesn't it even use it itself?
It's the same thing—you spend points—but the meaning is completely different!
So, the moment the idea flashed into his mind, Kaopu used his points without hesitation.
Under the cover of darkness, the yellow kitten's figure immediately became ethereal, vanishing without a trace in an instant.
In the heart of a barren land.
That night, after a day's work, old John and Ella went to sleep early, as usual.
Living here, apart from no longer experiencing the liveliness of the neighborhood, Old John and Ella are quite used to everything else.
Of course, they would occasionally miss Xu Ling and the others who were away from home.
The technology in this world is not advanced, and there are no tools for instant communication. Therefore, when one misses someone intensely, there is nothing one can do but endure the longing.
Perhaps it's a case of what you think about during the day manifesting in your dreams at night. This night was no different from any other, yet Old John had a dream.
I dreamt that Xu Ling returned with Kaopu, Fei'er, and Ruth.
Oh, not only did I dream about it, but I also truly felt the weight of being a reliable little cat.
etc--
A reliable weight?
Old John opened his eyes groggily. Unfortunately, there was no moon tonight, and the room was completely dark, so he couldn't see if he had anything on him.
As he gradually regained consciousness, the feeling of a heavy object pressing on Old John's abdomen became clearer and clearer.
"You're awake?"
Just then, a sound suddenly exploded in Old John's ears. Before he could react, a cluster of flames suddenly shot up in mid-air, illuminating a corner.
This completely jolted my already somewhat clear-headed mind awake!
"Who?!" Old John shouted urgently, suppressing the waves of fear in his heart.
This is the heart of a barren land, a place that ordinary people simply cannot reach, let alone silently lie in wait until nightfall.
The opponent should not be underestimated!
Old John's alarm bells rang in his mind, and he couldn't help but regret that he should have shouted louder when he had subconsciously asked the question earlier, so as to alert the others.
Unfortunately, it's too late to change anything now; we can only think of other methods.
However, despite racking his brains, he couldn't come up with a good solution no matter how hard he tried.
He was so vigilant that old John didn't even notice that the sudden sound he'd just heard was actually somewhat familiar.
Ella, who was standing nearby, had already been awakened by Old John's questioning. Before she could make a move, Old John had already grabbed her hand under the covers, signaling her not to act rashly.
Therefore, before Ella fully regained consciousness, her mind calmed down. And because she calmed down so quickly, she was the first to notice something was wrong, even while Old John was still filled with anxiety.
By the dim light of the fire, Ella could vaguely see a dent in Old John's abdomen, as if something was on it. Upon closer inspection, she could vaguely make out a figure.
It looks like... a cat?
This idea made Ella unable to resist getting up and taking a closer look.
The rustling sounds were particularly noticeable in the quiet environment. Old John really didn't expect Ella to make such a move. He pulled and pulled under the blanket, but he couldn't get Ella to stop.
Just as Old John was about to speak up to stop her, fearing he might offend her, Ella exclaimed in surprise, "My dear sir, you're back!"
Is it reliable?
It's back?
Old John's confusion was resolved in the next second.
Suddenly, the faint flame flared up with a loud "bang," and in the next second, it split into two, then into four.
The four flames immediately flew outwards towards the surrounding area high above the room. After reaching a certain height, the four flames made a series of "bang" sounds, and the flames rose higher.
In an instant, the dark room was illuminated, and old John was able to see clearly who had spoken earlier.
"What a reliable gentleman! Why are you back?" Old John's eyes sparkled with excitement, his earlier panic gone.
Does that mean Xu Ling is back too?
Despite trying to keep his mind from asking the question aloud, his gaze involuntarily drifted toward the door.
It was as if Xu Ling was standing right there, just a wall away.
Old John's movements were actually quite subtle, but they still couldn't escape the eyes of a reliable person.
What a joke! Are its eyes just eyes?
No! Its eyes are high-tech surveillance cameras!
No matter how small the movement, it won't escape its notice!
The reliable one couldn't help but hum a couple of times.
What? Did you see that it's unhappy?
He decided to directly expose Old John's hidden expectations: "If it's not Xu Ling, it's me!"
"······oh."
Disappointment was palpable.
Reliable: ······
I was so angry I almost forgot the purpose of my trip back!
With a "rip," the thin blanket covering Old John was torn. Reliable, feeling a little guilty, withdrew his claws and jumped off the bed. "I'll make it up to you next time I come back."
After saying that, he asked again, "Fei—where is she?"
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