"Yes, your uncle will protect you, don't be afraid." Fen Jiu said arrogantly. Jiao Ling rolled her eyes at him, "Who said you're her uncle?"
Fen Jiu's face fell instantly, "Little Lingdang, you can't be so heartless."
Jiao Ling snapped again, shouting, "I told you not to call me Little Lingdang!"
"Alright, alright, Lingling, is that okay?" Fen Jiu immediately assumed a loyal dog posture, with a "please pet me" expression.
Bai Ruozhu couldn't help but laugh at the two, which lifted her previously gloomy mood considerably. Jianqi, nearby, secretly sighed in relief seeing Fen Jiu joining them; he didn't have much confidence against Zhou Jue's strange techniques.
The group made some preparations before heading out towards Fengpo Forest. Before leaving, Lin Ping'er asked a few questions. Bai Ruozhu, afraid her parents would worry, had to lie about going out to buy materials for mechanical techniques, so Lin Ping'er didn't ask further.
