Fang Xiaocao and Taotie turned towards the source of the sound.
They saw the black-robed person slowly entering the hall, flanked by three Lizardmen.
Seeing this, Taotie stepped forward and shielded Fang Xiaocao behind him.
With bloodshot eyes, he stared intently at the black-robed person and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you?"
"What the hell have you done to Old Tom?"
Touched by Taotie's gesture, Fang Xiaocao was moved. Taotie was a bit brutish, but he truly sprang into action when danger arose, without a moment's hesitation.
"Keh keh keh..."
"Tom?"
"He's mine now."
The black-robed person cackled.
"What bullshit are you spouting?"
"You think you're worthy of Tom's loyalty?"
Hearing this, Taotie cursed loudly.
"Don't believe me? Ask Tom."
With that, the black-robed person gestured to Tom, "Tom, come here, tell them who I am."
Upon hearing this, Tom walked over mechanically.
Standing by the black-robed person's side.
He looked straight at Taotie, "He is my master."