149. Liang Zi returns to Weining

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Ninth Master Chang had drunk quite a bit and had reverted to his original form, coiling around my neck. His grip was softer than usual by a notch, making my neck itch.

It seemed that today he too was enjoying the feel of being human.

The knots in my heart were gradually untangling, which was a good thing.

The kids were tidying up, and just as I was about to catch some sleep, I turned around to see Liang Zi at the door, looking at me somewhat timidly.

"Why are you here? What's the matter?"

Liang Zi pulled out a big bag from behind him, and said somewhat sheepishly,

"I know what happened yesterday. I can't stand to stay here for another moment. These are all the… all the paper crafts I've made. See if there's anything you like. If so, keep it. I…I have to go back to the city…I'm leaving right now. I…I can't stay…not a moment longer…"

He was so anxious he could hardly make himself clear. Seeing the black aura oozing from his forehead, I said somewhat helplessly,