Chapter 122 - Growing (1/2)
I stand next to a small pond and take a deep breath. I've broken through another level and was only one level away from the second tier. I can already feel a difference in my body! I felt stronger, faster and all-around healthier. Even my shoulder was completely healed.
If I wanted to get to the second tier, True Master, I need to keep working hard. I lift both my hands and watch as the water from the pond lifts. When I see a small Koi fish in one of the bubbles, I add water to it to make it larger. Little Bun reaches up and plays with a smaller water bubble but when it pops, he takes off running over to my side.
I bring the water bubble over to me and giggle at the Koi swimming in circles. This was truly fascinating! The Koi finally calms down and begins looking around as I say ”So how is it up here? You probably like the pond more, huh?”
”Do you normally talk to animals or is this something new?” Guozhi says coming up behind me. He watches the water bubble with wonder as I slowly bring it back to the pond. I release the water bubble and watch the Koi take off into the pond.
I turn to look at Guozhi and say ”Do you normally sneak up on people or is this something new?” Guozhi grins at me and says ”No, it's a skill I've picked up being a Bandit. It just comes with the territory and to be honest, it's become a habit.”
Little Bun grabs the end of my dress and quickly climbs up to shoulder as I roll my eyes. I give him a serious look and open my mouth to say something but he quickly lifts his hand and says ”I'm not letting you leave. Stop asking.”
I purse my lips in annoyance as I say ”And to think, I was starting to warm up to you. You can't keep me here against my will Guozhi.” He glances at me before walking past me. He stands next to the pond and says ”I've never seen anyone control water before. Is this something you can do in your world?”
I sigh and say ”No, not that I'm aware of but don't change the subject. I want to leave.” Guozhi turns around to face me. The sun hits his back, washing him in a warm glow but the look in his dark eyes was cold and hard.
”I've told you before Bunny, you aren't leaving. Even if you managed to kill me and escape, you wouldn't last out there.” He says in a low voice causing me to frown. ”First of all, I don't want to kill you. I just want to leave. I'll take my chances out there.” I say with irritation.
Guozhi's face scrunches up as he says ”You hate me so much that you'd rather risk death or worse than to stay here with me?” I sigh in aggravation and say ”It's not about you! I don't hate you I just have family and friends waiting for me. I need to return.”
Guozhi turns his head to the side as he clenches his jaw in frustration. I bite my lip a bit and gently say ”He'll come. You and I both know this. Let me go so no one gets hurt.” When he turns back to me, my heart skips a beat.