"The Qilian Mountain Range has many wolves and few fierce beasts. The presence of the White Tiger helps maintain the balance of the food chain."
Su Qingluo explained with a smile, picked up a basket from the storage room, and put it on her back.
"I'll go with you."
Shitou's eyes gleamed, and he followed her around with a sly grin.
"You and Brother Meng stay at home to take care of Huya and watch the door. Don't let the little critters in to disturb him."
Not wanting to waste time, Su Qingluo spoke diplomatically, not outright dismissing Shitou.
"You're not fast enough to keep up with Qingluo, so just stay at home."
Wang Meng spoke bluntly, with a look of disdain.
"Cough, cough."
Shitou choked on his own saliva, looking speechlessly at his ever-present Senior Brother.
What about the friendship between fellow disciples?
That was no way to treat someone.
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