As the footsteps drew closer, Liu Zheng could also make out the appearance of the newcomer.
This was a slender humanoid creature, with skin that appeared white and tender.
As it walked, its hands were raised level, moving back and forth like two noodles tumbling in boiling water.
And its head was a peeled clove of garlic, big and plump to the eye.
The features of its face were affixed with scallion greens, a verdant hue that looked quite festive.
It's no exaggeration to say, Liu Zheng felt a bit peckish at the sight.
The garlic man approached the hot spring, and seeing him in the pool, looked somewhat displeased.
It hopped into the pool, and as the hot water scalded it, its body seemed to soften further, bulging out a bit like overcooked noodles.
But its arms became stiff, and instead of moving back and forth, it placed its hands on its hips.
The garlic man walked up to Liu Zheng and showed him its right arm.
