“An item?” As Xu Qing thought about the situation, the shadow sent some more specific fluctuations.0

“Milord... wait... earn credit....”3

There was no need for Patriarch Golden Vajra Warrior to translate. Xu Qing knew what the shadow meant. It was telling him to wait, that it could handle the situation and earn some credit for itself.1

Xu Qing nodded.0

The patriarch immediately felt a sense of crisis filling him, so he anxiously said, “Milord, the shadow is young and naive. I should probably go along to keep an eye on things.”2

Xu Qing agreed with his assessment. A moment later, his shadow vanished into the ground, and the patriarch sent the black skewer flying off out of sight.0

Xu Qing sat down cross-legged on the roof of the building and waited. Ding Xue blinked a few times. She couldn’t see his shadow, and the skewer could move at speeds comparable to the two-flame level, so she couldn’t see it either. However, given that Xu Qing was sitting down, she sat down next to him and took out a box of pastries. [1]6

Xu Qing looked at her.1

“Big Bro Xu Qing, I made all these snacks personally. I’m not sure how good they are. I probably need some practice. Before I make them for my aunt, uncle, and grandpa, do you mind helping me try them? Maybe...4