Let me make it clear beforehand that today's fun wasn't Xu Ling's idea!
She was merely sitting on the edge of the field, gazing into the distance, lost in thought, when suddenly, a pale creature completely captured her attention.
"Xu Ling~" Completely oblivious to the fact that it hadn't disturbed Xu Ling, Thanos excitedly stuck out its tongue and wagged its tail wildly. "Let's go play~"
In contrast, Xu Ling's reaction was somewhat lukewarm.
She didn't immediately agree to Thanos's request. Instead, she leaned back slightly to create some distance and looked Thanos up and down with her eyes.
Then, unable to contain her frown, she said unhappily, "Why are you like this again?"
Thanos had been behaving himself for less than a day when he transformed from a little dumpling back into a silver moon wolf.
"I promised Fei'er I would take good care of you, so change back quickly! Otherwise, you'll be in big trouble when Fei'er comes back!"
Xu Ling tried to intimidate Thanos, but unfortunately, this tactic was completely ineffective.
Not only was he not scared at all, but he also wagged his tail nonchalantly, "Didn't you say he went out with the elves and wouldn't be back for ten days or half a month? It's only the second day, what's there to be afraid of!"
Xu Ling: ······
She sighed helplessly and rubbed her forehead.
What does it mean to lift a rock only to drop it on your own foot?
That's it!
She was afraid that Thanos would worry and make a fuss about finding Fel, so she downplayed the situation and said that Fel and the elves had gone out on business and would be back in a while.
Furthermore, fearing that Thanos might become suspicious if he didn't see Fel for a long time, she cleverly offered an explanation.
She went on and on about how long it would take to leave the Barrens, how Fier and the elves would need to rest along the way, and so on.
However, after she had talked until her mouth was dry, Thanos simply said, "I understand."
At first, Xu Ling thought that Thanos was suppressing his worries.
Thinking of how young he was, yet he was pretending to be calm, she felt an inexplicable tenderness towards him. Now, it seems…
Okay, she's just overthinking things!
Perhaps she was deceived by her "true feelings." Xu Ling really didn't want to play with Thanos, but Thanos kept pestering her, and she couldn't stand it anymore, so she reluctantly agreed in the end.
Xu Ling used a part of the broken root from the Tree of Life to make a stick, and then, under Thanos's expectant gaze, she threw it forward with all her might.
With a "whoosh," the stick shot out like an arrow.
Following closely behind was a white figure that chased after them like lightning.
The Moonlight Silver Wolf was faster than the stick flying forward, and in no time, Thanos returned to Xu Ling with the stick in his mouth.
The tail behind him was still wagging wildly. Thanos placed the wooden stick in front of Xu Ling and shamelessly asked for a reward, "Where's my reward?"
Xu Ling: ······
So, that's his real purpose in pestering her and insisting on playing with her, right? Right?!
Xu Ling was completely convinced!
But seeing his soft white fur and expectant "puppy eyes," she only glared at Thanos before resignedly pulling out a piece of food from her spatial storage, tossing it into the air, and saying irritably, "Eat!"
Before he could even see what Xu Ling threw, Thanos jumped up the moment he saw her move.
The wolf opened its mouth, and the food fell into its mouth without missing a single bite.
A subtle "crack" sound burst out in his mouth, and the aroma of some kind of food immediately filled his oral cavity. Thanos's wolf eyes lit up instantly.
It's an egg!
I never expected Xu Ling to be so generous!
Thanos was overjoyed. His already frantically wagging tail was now just a blur.
Thanos did not immediately swallow the egg whole, but instead spat it out, sat on the ground, and carefully peeled off the shell with his sharp fingernails.
Of course, if he were in human form, his movements would be many times more agile than they are now!
but--
Hmph! He's not that stupid. What if Xu Ling refuses to play with him again if he turns back?
However, even though he hadn't turned back into human form, seeing him intently and clumsily peeling the eggshell, Xu Ling already wanted to run away!
She silently took two steps back.
Thanos's attention was still on the eggs, and he didn't notice her action scene at all. Immediately, she hesitated and turned around.
She had just finished making a hand seal and was about to fly away when she heard Thanos's voice again.
"Xu Ling~ Let's continue! I'm ready!"
Unlike before, when he was only excited, this time, Thanos's tone also carried a hint of satisfaction—no, it should be said, insatiable greed!
Xu Ling turned around helplessly. Just a moment ago, Thanos was slowly eating the eggshell, but now he not only ate it all but also put the stick in her hand.
Seeing that she had a firm grip, Thanos immediately took a few steps back, lowered his front half, stuck out his hindquarters, and excitedly wagged his tail to urge her on, "Hurry up, hurry up!"
It seems he won't let her go!
Watching Thanos's "dog eyes" attack, Xu Ling sighed helplessly.
In the end, I had no choice but to accept my fate and continue playing the game with him.
When Fei'er and Emerald ran back, this peaceful scene was what they saw.
The sun was being swallowed by the distant horizon, and the sunset painted the yellowish-brown earth with bright colors. Under the verdant Tree of Life, a girl dressed in strange clothes was playing happily with a silver wolf cub.
Every now and then, from some distance, you can hear the cheerful laughter of a young girl and the innocent voice of a cub.
Everything seemed so peaceful and serene. Before she knew it, Fei'er's pace slowed down, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her travel-worn face.
Unlike usual, he didn't immediately show displeasure upon seeing Thanos playing around in wolf form.
At this moment, Fei Er seemed to be moved by the scene before her.
Beautiful scenery, carefree children playing—everything felt incredibly warm and inviting.
In a daze, he seemed to have returned to his former peaceful and tranquil home. His family members lay lazily on the ground, occasionally letting out a howl, while the newborn cubs, some still unsteady on their feet, chased each other and fought...
It seems... without realizing it, he has come to regard this place as his home!
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