Hearing this, Xiao Nian shifted her gaze to Bi Hu's face: "You did nothing wrong. You didn't hurt me. Madam Xiao bullied me, and you helped me. Of course, at first, I was half-believing, wondering if it was you who helped me, but now," she smiled, "I'm sure it was you."
"Xiao Nian." Bi Hu's eyes were filled with emotion.
Mu An Xiao was once again shocked by Xiao Nian's words. Looking at Xiao Nian's tender face beneath her mature tone, she said, "Your mother's education for you is truly extraordinary."
"Mother said to feel the kindness of others with your heart," Xiao Nian said with a grin.
Tian Jiang looked at Xiao Nian's face and thought of everything her sister had done to her. Guilt arose in her heart: "Xiao Nian, I'm sorry."
"I don't believe you didn't know," Xiao Nian returned to the previous topic.
"I really didn't know my sister did such excessive things to you..."
"Not excessive, but you still agreed to your sister's request," Mu An Xiao interrupted.
Tian Jiang was momentarily speechless and asked, "Then tell me, what do you want me to do?"
"I don't know, I haven't thought about it," Mu An Xiao shrugged.
"Haven't thought about it," Tian Jiang repeated and sighed, "Then how do you want me to compensate this child?"
"Regarding compensation," Mu An Xiao looked at Xiao Nian, hesitated, and said, "You can..."
She had barely finished speaking when a black light instantly flew in from outside the window. Following this, Mu An Xiao abruptly closed her mouth and hurriedly stood up, shouting at Bi Hu, "Protect Xiao Nian."
Upon hearing this, Bi Hu quickly grabbed Xiao Nian's arm.
Xiao Nian turned her body, her face filled with surprise as she watched the black light slowly approaching her. She cried out, "Mother."
"That's not your mother," Mu An Xiao shouted, quickly darting around the table to get closer to Xiao Nian.
Tian Jiang pulled a charm from her waist, intending to cast a spell.
"That's me," Queen Rabbit called out through the door.
Mu An Xiao was stunned. Just as she was about to turn, the black light struck her chest. She staggered back several steps and fell to the ground.
The Gecko spirit was also knocked aside by the black light.
Tian Jiang could not cast any spells for a moment, standing there anxiously. The black light then engulfed her and threw her heavily onto the ground.
The next second, Xiao Nian was surrounded by the black light and disappeared.
Mu An Xiao lay on the ground, looking at Queen Rabbit, who had stopped beside her, and asked, "Was that you?"
"Yes, that was me before I took human form."
"Why did Xiao Nian call you mother when looking at you at that time?" Mu An Xiao asked, propping herself up with her elbow.
Queen Rabbit hesitated and said, "You don't need to worry. Xiao Nian will be back soon."
"Why?" Mu An Xiao looked up at Queen Rabbit.
"Because..."
"You look like this?"
Hearing this, Mu An Xiao looked down and saw that her black mask had fallen to the ground.
Queen Rabbit turned her head to look at Tian Jiang, who was excitedly pointing at Mu An Xiao, and her eyes widened: "How is it the boss lady?"
Mu An Xiao glanced at Queen Rabbit, stood up, and said, "She used to capture and raise demons. At this time, haven't you seen her?"
"Even if I had seen her, I wouldn't remember," Queen Rabbit said.
Mu An Xiao completely ignored Tian Jiang's thoughts and continued to ask, "Why?"
"Because I don't remember," Queen Rabbit shrugged.
"So that's how it is," Mu An Xiao said, bending down to pick up the black cloth and cover her face again.
Afterward, the waiter knocked on the door.
"Guest, I'm coming in."
"Enter," Mu An Xiao uttered a single word.
"Certainly," the waiter replied, pushing open the door. He walked to the table with a tray and, not daring to ask too many questions, placed the dishes on the table, saying, "I'll be leaving now. Call me if you need anything."
"Okay, I got it," Mu An Xiao said casually.
The waiter turned and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him.
Tian Jiang couldn't help but step forward and ask, "Who were you talking to?"
"A ghost," Mu An Xiao casually replied.
The Gecko spirit quickly moved to Mu An Xiao's side and said, "Let's go save Xiao Nian quickly."
"It's alright, it's alright. That might be her mother, and she'll be sent back soon," Mu An Xiao said, stepping to the table and sitting down.
Queen Rabbit said, "I don't think you should be so calm."
"Should I be anxious and search for her?" Mu An Xiao picked up her chopsticks, hesitated, then removed her mask.
Tian Jiang frowned slightly, looking around, and said, "This ghost is powerful; it doesn't have any ghostly aura."
"Sit down," Mu An Xiao gestured to Tian Jiang.
Tian Jiang said, "I think it's better to go look for that child. What if something happens? There are many demons around lately."
"It's alright," Mu An Xiao said, looking up at Queen Rabbit, "right?"
"I'll go take a look," Queen Rabbit said faintly.
"Go ahead," Mu An Xiao nodded and began to leisurely eat the food.
Tian Jiang and Bi Hu remained standing, watching Mu An Xiao calmly enjoy her meal. Bi Hu said, "I'll go search."
"Just now, that black light didn't go all out on us. If you go again and she uses her full power, you'll really be in danger. Xiao Nian will definitely be sad then," Mu An Xiao said as she ate.
"I said I would protect her," Bi Hu said firmly.
"To protect her, you also need to fill your stomach," Mu An Xiao pointed to the food on the table. "This is all money."
Bi Hu still hesitated, turning his head to look at the window, then at Tian Jiang, who was staring at him, and asked, "What do you think?"
"Listen to her," Tian Jiang pointed at Mu An Xiao and stepped back to the table.
Bi Hu did not sit down and turned to walk to the window.
At the same time, Xiao Nian was taken by the black light to the front of a dense forest.
"Mother, is that you?" Xiao Nian asked, looking up at the black light.
"I am not your mother. Your mother..."
"You are not my mother," Xiao Nian said, taking two steps back.
The black light looked at Xiao Nian's fear and asked, "Are you afraid of me?"
"Yes," Xiao Nian nodded.
"Afraid of me," the black light said, narrowing its eyes, "then I'll take you to see your mother. Are you still afraid of me?"
"You know where my mother is?" Xiao Nian asked excitedly.
"I know, you..."
The black light had barely finished speaking when a voice reached its ears: "Don't let her come, please, I don't want her to see me like this now, please, Rabbit."
However, Xiao Nian did not hear the voice and asked, "Why aren't you talking anymore?"
The black light came back to its senses and said, "You are too thin, child."
"Huh?" Xiao Nian was startled.
"I was thinking of eating you, but now, I think I'll pass." The black light deliberately said.
Xiao Nian frowned: "You caught me because you wanted to eat me?"
"Yes, I didn't expect," the black light lowered itself and leaned closer to Xiao Nian, saying, "that you are so thin, all bones, not good at all."
"Mother's scent," Xiao Nian suddenly said.
"I am not your mother," the black light said, moving away from Xiao Nian.
Xiao Nian asked, "Have you seen my mother?"
"I don't even know who your mother is, so how could I have seen her?" the black light said.