Chapter 389 Hooked! (2/2)

”A puppy? How cute!”

”No... I think it's a cat?”

”Look how long its hair is, and it's just like a little ball! And look how fast it can run!”

”It's so adorable! Where can I buy one?”

”That's the Young Miss of the Feng family, don't you know? Not just anybody can afford what she can!”

”That kind of looks like a spirit pet, doesn't it? We hardly ever see those here in Sun Glory.”

Hearing the people prattle on, Feng Jiu lowered her head slightly and saw a flock of children chasing after Little Ball. Chuckling to herself, she told Old White to slow down. Feng Jiu reached out both hands to the breathless Little Ball and yelled, ”Come on up!”

”Aoooo!” yelped Little Ball, leaping up with all his little might, surprisingly, into Feng Jiu's arms.

Feng Jiu couldn't help but smile. Rubbing Little Ball's head as she held him in her arms, she inadvertently looked behind her to see a figure robed in white standing next to the window of an inn, watching her with a burning gaze.

It was Murong Yi Xuan. She returned his gaze with a soft smile and spurred her legs into Old White. ”Hyah!” she yelled as she galloped past the people standing about, disappearing from his line of sight...

Standing at the window on the second floor, Murong Yi Xuan watched as her figure disappeared, thinking of the smile she had just given him calmed his soul. He had been worried that the stress of all the troubles that had befallen the Feng Residence would be too much for her to handle. Seeing her ride out for a diversion, he realized that she was coping well.

He turned around to sit down, turning his back away from the window. At that very moment, two shadows materialized and followed after Feng Jiu...