When she and the bull had eventually left Xiong Mei's line of sight, its behaviour seemed to have undergone a change. It slowed from a rapid dash through the skies to a lazy saunter. Tiny suddenly appeared to be in no apparent hurry to reach the intended destination.
Li Meirong couldn't help but notice this and began trying to appeal to the chimera beast. She really wanted to get home as soon as possible for some rest and a much needed shower.
She leaned a bit forward and stroked its wide, muscular neck. "So you're Tiny? You have a very cute name!"
The bull made a rumbling sound. It was difficult to decipher its mood. Li Meirong tried again.
"Tiny, I need to get home now. Your master told you to take me back. Can you do that?"
The bull snorted and wiggled its rear. The movement nearly caused Li Meirong to fall off its back, and she clutched Tiny's black hide in alarm.
