The calm silence of the new courtyard was shattered a moment later by a series of rustling noises, followed by something—or someone—barreling toward them with the speed and subtlety of a drunken tornado.
A flash of red, a blur of fluff, and then—
"Master!"
Tian Shen didn't even get the chance to dodge before a crimson blur launched into his chest.
He staggered backward as a small but incredibly warm creature buried itself into his robes, nuzzling with such ferocity it could've drilled holes.
Feng Yin sidestepped gracefully, letting the chaos unfold without so much as blinking.
"Little Mei," Tian Shen groaned, cradling the hyper Blood Fox in his arms. "You were supposed to be resting in our old home."
The fox looked up with glowing eyes and quivering ears.
"I got here by sensing you through our spiritual Connection."
She sniffed dramatically, ears drooping.
"All because you left me behind!"
Before he could respond, a loud thud echoed behind them.
