Chapter 4 When Xiao thought of that possibility, the way he looked at the young man changed.
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Xiao casually plucked a drooping vine.
As the ghostly creatures swiftly retracted their soft, bluish-green tentacles like startled animals, a dark glint flashed in the boy's lowered eyes.
These damned vines were getting more and more of an eyesore, their furtive appearance resembling a bunch of coiled and intertwined live snakes.
Xiao hates snakes.
Therefore, by extension, they came to hate anything resembling a snake.
It is both due to one's nature and the influence of past experiences.
Xiao ended up here because he was ambushed by a cunning snake demon.
If he hadn't been betrayed by his own people and caught off guard, Xiao wouldn't have been at a disadvantage from the start.
However, he was no pushover either.
After realizing that the other party wanted to seize the demon core, Xiaoben planned to self-destruct, thinking that even if he died, he would take someone down with him.
The final result was better than expected.
It was a lose-lose situation, though Xiao was hurt more badly.
With his last ounce of strength, Xiao plunged headfirst into the misty forest. His body was covered in wounds, and fresh blood gushed out continuously, washing away the scabs that were about to dry.
The fur, which was usually cherished, was no longer recognizable as its original color, and was now filthy and matted together.
At that time, he thought he would most likely die in the wilderness.
But at least those guys didn't get their way, which is good... it's just a bit too undignified.
Xiao barely opened her misty eyes, the once radiant green now shrouded in the white of death.
Just before he was about to sink into darkness, he saw—
A shimmering white.
He had heard that after a person dies, there are messengers called Black and White Impermanence who come with chains to collect their soul.
I haven't heard of the same process when a demon dies.
He found it strange and reached out to tug at the white robe, wondering if it belonged to the White Impermanence.
Unfortunately, it barely managed to lift the tip of its paw before collapsing unconscious.
Yes, Xiao simply fainted.
When I woke up again, my wounds had been treated.
Just as he was wondering where he was, a young man pushed open the door and appeared before him.
The young man claimed to be a spirit of the area. He said that he happened to see Xiao, who was on the verge of death, while patrolling the mountain, and took him in.
What is your purpose?
Xiao was initially very cautious.
After all, he had just been betrayed by his own people not long ago, and now this guy suddenly appeared, a complete stranger, why should he save him?
The young man simply smiled slightly, showing no sign of offense.
"It is fate that we meet, and you are a guest here. It is only right and proper that we treat you well."
The young man spoke in a calm and polite tone.
But aside from being polite, there seemed to be nothing else.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she added, "Your eye color is beautiful."
After saying that, without waiting for Xiao to ask any further questions, he walked out on his own.
The boy was left standing there, bewildered.
Wh...what?
He stared blankly at his bandaged wound.
They were talking businesslike before, how did they suddenly... Damn it, I can't let my guard down and get fooled again.
This is Xiao's plan.
After secretly making up his mind not to fall into any potential traps, he settled down with peace of mind.
And they take the other person's care for granted without feeling guilty.
This was a last resort, given how badly I was injured, and regardless of how long it would take to heal...
Most importantly, before that happens, Xiao must not be found by the guy who caused him to end up like this.
Then, without realizing it, he stayed in the mountains until spring.
His injury had almost completely healed, and because of a lack of exercise, he had been eating and sleeping all day... and had even gained quite a bit of weight.
It's hard to tell what the human form is, but the beast form has become a huge, slick, oily ball.
Xiao felt that his chubby appearance was detrimental to his prestige.
But the young man seemed to like it very much.
He'll scratch his chin or stroke his hair all the time.
Xiao was initially very resistant, after all, he was wary that this kid might take advantage of his unpreparedness and secretly harm him.
However, as time went on, the young man didn't seem to do anything suspicious.
The main reason is that grooming my fur is so comfortable.
Xiao used to not understand why those cats and dogs would willingly be manipulated by mere humans, without any backbone at all.
Ultimately, it comes down to the fact that their intelligence has not yet been developed.
Looking back now, I realize I misunderstood them.
Over the course of winter, Xiao had almost gotten used to the young man's touch.
I've been well taken care of these past few days—except for the slightly bland food, I have nothing to complain about.
Xiao isn't that petty.
In exchange, he wouldn't mind that the other person used him as a heater to snuggle up and sleep.
Perhaps because they are the embodiment of plants, young people inherit some of the characteristics of plants.
For example, how we react to the weather.
Around autumn, Xiao noticed that the young man's energy was not as high as usual.
When winter truly arrived, the other party seemed even more drowsy and spent less time going out on patrols.
It's also possible that after it snows, almost no one goes into the mountains anymore.
"Hey, if it's really cold, you can come closer."
Xiao looked at the young man sitting alone, staring blankly at the snow falling outside the window, and muttered something under his breath.
Upon hearing this, the latter turned his head, seemingly still lost in thought about the snow scene outside the window, his expression blank and wooden.
—What a blockhead.
Xiao thought to himself, then chuckled to himself, thinking that the other party was just a piece of wood that had come to life.
"What?"
"Come over if you're cold." Xiao was a little impatient. He hated repeating the same thing over and over, especially when the other person looked like they didn't understand the situation.
What are you dawdling about for?
"I don't……"
Xiao was too lazy to listen to the other party's explanation.
It's just a small matter, and all this whining is really annoying.
He simply walked over and covered the young man's mouth with a paw—of course, considering the difference in size, he temporarily switched to human form.
Hmm, it's soft and a little cool.
Feeling the lower half of the young man's face in his palm, Xiao became even more certain of his idea.
—They pretend to be stubborn, but their actions tell a different story.
"Alright, alright, I won't hold it against you. Just keep quiet..."
As Xiao spoke, she became sleepy first.
Before I knew it, I had fallen asleep next to him.
Of course, this was definitely not because his vigilance had decreased; it was simply that there was no need for it. After all, if they wanted to ambush him while he was sleeping, they could have done so much earlier...
Winter passed and spring came, but the young man still did nothing.
But to say that the other party went to such lengths to save him without any ulterior motives, Xiao was at least suspicious.
After much thought, the boy finally came to a conclusion.
After eliminating all the impossible options, the only remaining truth can be... can only be...
Thinking of that possibility, Xiao's gaze towards the young man changed.
That's despicable and utterly despicable.
He put on that innocent, dazed look, but deep down he was harboring some ulterior motive.
it turns out……
They actually tried to take advantage of him.
She fantasized that she would lose her mind because of such a small favor, and become immersed in the gentle embrace of love, willingly staying by his side, and remaining together forever in this desolate wilderness...
—Ah Xiao.
A call roused the boy from his thoughts.
The latter perked up, looked at the young man who had already changed into spring clothes, and sneered inwardly, thinking to himself, "So he really is coming."
The boy waited to see how the other party would use all their charm and sweet talk to get him to stay.
In the end, all I got was: When are you leaving?
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