Upon noticing that the Mushroom spirit was talking to someone behind him, the chubby child immediately turned around to face the intruder. Then unexpectedly so, it wasn't Ben Mo who leapt into Li Meirong's arms, but rather, the chubby radish boy himself!
"Master!"
The boy with curls like seaweed had all but forgotten his ardent task and had instantly forsaken the mushroom, dashing to Li Meirong with big watery eyes and nearly knocking away the unsuspecting fox cub who stood in his path.
Despite his small build, the boy's heavy weight and lightning speed were enough to knock down Li Meirong onto the damp soil without even a moment for her to get out of harm's way. Luckily, she landed on her butt, with the radish boy's grubby arms grasping her snugly around the neck.
"Master left for too long!" The boy wept in anguish, his tone sounding strangely familiar.
