Chapter 934: The Monster Seeking Help

A familiar sign with the words "Keep Out" written in large red paint.

Compared to the last time I saw it, this time there were several big exclamation marks following the words.

Pei Liang and Pei You, brother and sister, followed Xiao Xiao's gaze and looked at the sign.

"There's a sign, and the adults at home should have reminded them many times, so why are there still kids coming here to play?"

There was a hint of sigh in Pei You's voice.

To be honest, she felt very uncomfortable.

She really thought it was a good monster.

Although Master Xiao did not directly answer her question, didn't the implication of his words be that he approved of her idea?
Moreover, she also clearly heard the invitation the monster extended to her, "Play with me."

She always regretted not responding to that invitation.

She even hypocritically thought that this must be a lonely monster?

Now, she just felt that all her previous thoughts were just a joke.

Embarrassment, anger, sadness, helplessness...all these emotions tangled together in her heart, making her dizzy and her brain confused.

She couldn't wait to call Master Xiao.

Even with a bit of questioning emotion.

why?
Obviously...she asked.

Master Xiao also said that it was just a playful monster!
No ill intention.

So, why?
……

When her mother heard the news that a child had drowned this morning, she was completely stunned.

She ran out immediately.

An ambulance with red lights flashing and sirens blaring roared past her.

She stopped running, her breathing quickened and her chest heaving.

She didn't start running again until the ambulance disappeared from her sight.

……

The scene was noisy.

The onlookers murmured.

"...How pitiful... Old Li's grandson is only seven years old, right?"

"I remember... the kid's name was Doudou, right? He was very naughty, like a jumping bean, unable to stay still."

……

"The kids who were traveling with him said that Doudou is a very good swimmer and he always likes to use this to scare them."

"Just pop out of the water and scare them."

"This time they thought Doudou was using the same old trick again and was hiding somewhere to scare them."

……

“But it’s been too long.”

“The kids sensed something was wrong.”

"Later they found Doudou, who had already made no sound, in the cracks of the rocks."

"The kids were terrified."

……

"How miserable."

"Yes, but, to be frank, it was the child's own fault."

"There's a sign like this standing here. The adults at home must have told us many times not to play here."

"Have those kids finally learned their lesson now?"

……

"But it's strange. The kid is good at swimming and often comes here to play. How could something happen to him?"

"Could it be that his leg was cramped? Since he wanted to scare people, he hid in a secluded place, and no one noticed him when he was struggling."

"Hey~"

……

Pei You's ears buzzed.

I was bumped by someone next to me without noticing.

Just as she was about to fall, someone reached out and supported her.

She looked up and saw Pei Liang.

"elder brother."

She murmured, "How could this happen?"

This shouldn't be the case.

……

At this time, the riverside was no longer as lively as it was in the morning.

The huge gap made the Pei brothers and sisters feel a little depressed.

……

Several people came to the river.

The river was as calm as before, and the clear, deep water surface was rippling with fine scales when the wind blew.

Xiao Xiao squatted down and looked into the water.

Seeing this, the other two also squatted down, opened their eyes wide and looked towards where Xiao Xiao was looking, trying to see something.

……

"Help...Help, life...Help..."

The unclear voice was almost lost in the faint sound of the wind.

Pei You was startled. She looked up, and her hair brushed against the corner of her mouth. She looked at Pei Liang on the side, "Brother, did you hear any sound?"

"what sound?"

Pei Liang subconsciously listened, "No."

"Can-"

The sound stopped suddenly.

The girl suddenly realized something, and without bothering to explain to her brother who was full of confusion, she suddenly put her hand on her brother's shoulder and shouted to Xiao Xiao on the other side, "Master Xiao!"

Because she was too excited, the girl's voice was so sharp that it was a little distorted.

"I, I heard it!"

……

Xiao Xiao stood up and walked over.

Something that could make a girl so excited... "The voice of a monster?"

"Uh-huh."

The girl nodded rapidly, her eyes sparkling, "I, I heard it!"

"what!"

The girl exclaimed, her face full of excitement replaced by anxiety, "Master Xiao, it's calling for help!"

"it-"

"I see."

Xiao Xiao gently comforted the panicked girl, "Don't worry."

……

"Xiaoyou, it's okay."

Pei Liang gently patted his sister's shoulder and said, "Let's move back a little and don't disturb Master Xiao."

He pulled Pei You to make room for Xiao Xiao.

Pei You tried to calm himself down.

He looked towards the water in panic.

But nothing was found.

She suddenly felt like a bucket of cold water was poured on her.

As expected, she can only hear sounds?
Actually, it’s nice to be able to hear the sound.

She comforted herself.

At least I had some contact with monsters.

Even if you can only hear the sound but not see it.

It's better than having the monster right next to her and her being unaware of it.

Moreover, I thought I didn’t know when I would be able to hear the voice of monsters next time, but I didn’t expect this wish to come true so soon.

Although, the content was quite unexpected.

She actually heard the monster's cry for help? !
……

"...Help, help..."

heard it.

However, such a sporadic and weak voice...

Xiao Xiao couldn't help but frowned slightly.

When we separated last time, this monster was still very energetic. It couldn't stop for a moment and was thinking about finding someone to play with it.

It's only been a few days since we last met, why does your voice sound so weak?

What happened?
……

"Whoa~ Whoa~"

Xiao Xiao walked into the river, catching the sound of the drowning ghost in his ears.

"Plop~"

He dived into the water.

The drowned ghost's cry for help was a little clearer than what was heard above.

……

When he followed the sound and found the drowned ghost, a familiar scene before him made a trace of coldness flash across his eyes.

……

"Later they found Doudou, who had already made no sound, in the cracks of the rocks."

……

"In the cracks of the rocks?"

Xiao Xiao smiled inexplicably.

What a coincidence.

The drowned ghost in front of him was trapped in the crack of the stone.

The head is inside.

The body hung limply outside, with drooping limbs looking unnatural and twitching from time to time.

"...Help, help..."

Occasionally, a vague cry for help floated out from the cracks.

……

"Drowned ghost."

Xiao Xiao called out.

(End of this chapter)