The story takes a detour.
While Murphy was observing the young players, the man known for his "bursting belly" - a beast taming expert - was being led to his "stinky treasure" by Moniqiong.
He had already sent his Scorpion Lion back to the Star Realm last night. The one in front of him was summoned from the Star Realm a second time. It was a spiritual projection, but also a physical entity, which, upon death in the physical world, would be reborn in the Star Realm.
This was a common characteristic of creatures from the Star Realm.
The stinky treasure, now under a summoning contract with Moniqiong, was very well-behaved. It squatted obediently beside its summoner, sizing up the two strangers before it through lion-like eyes.
It could sense the fear in their hearts.
This pleased the young Scorpion Lion greatly, making it give a comfortable snort and rest its deadly, human-piercing, venomous tail-hook casually on the summoner's shoulder.
This was a sign of affection and trust.
