Chapter 38

Mrs. Luo was whispering to Mr. Luo about a scene she had witnessed outside the neighborhood today. She also mentioned that Lin Xiao was a good young man, honest and well-featured, and that he was a perfect match for Xiao Ya. "Didn't you see? They looked like a golden boy and a jade girl standing together," Mrs. Luo described the scene with enthusiasm.

Regarding their daughter's marriage, the two elders had similar attitudes; they both hoped that their daughter would find someone she liked and marry him. Their family was considered middle-class, not too poor, unlike some families that treated their daughters like merchandise, demanding exorbitant dowries.

They say that a daughter is the apple of her father's eye. When Mr. Luo heard that Luo Qingya had a boyfriend and would eventually leave to be with another man, he felt a bit uncomfortable.

Luo Qingya returned to her room, burying herself in the bed, thinking about how her mother had held Lin Xiao's hand and asked him all sorts of questions today. What should she do? How should she face Lin Xiao the next time she sees him? It was all her mother's fault for asking so many questions; he would definitely misunderstand.

Her face flushed as she thought about the few times she had interacted with Lin Xiao, and a smile unconsciously spread across her face. No one knew what Luo Qingya was thinking.

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Lin Xiao drove his Range Rover back to his rental apartment. As he opened the car door, an unpleasant voice, like a drake's quack, rang out.

"Hey, isn't that Lin Xiao? You must be making good money, driving a luxury car now." There was no doubt that this gentleman was their landlord. Although his voice was unpleasant and his appearance was not great, he was quite decent in other aspects. He had never suddenly raised the rent or added extra charges for utilities.

He was a relatively easy-going landlord, and Lin Xiao had a pretty good impression of him, at least without any ill feelings.

Seeing the landlord approaching from behind, Lin Xiao smiled and replied, "I just bought it a few days ago. Not bad, right?" He even patted the car.

"It's more than just not bad. Not everyone can afford such a car. You're doing well, it seems. Looks like I'll have to find another tenant for my place soon." The landlord continued with his distinctive voice.

"Not yet, the house is still under construction. I won't move out for a few months. Don't find a new tenant to replace me right away, okay?" Lin Xiao seemed to be in a good mood, joking with the landlord.

"How could I do that? I'm not that kind of person. I'll definitely find a new tenant after you move out." The landlord chuckled in his drake-like voice.

After a few more casual words at the door, Lin Xiao said goodbye to the landlord and returned to his room.

Lying on the bed, he recalled today's encounter and couldn't help but smile. His feelings for Luo Qingya were complex. He didn't know what he felt for her. Did he like her? He couldn't say, but he enjoyed being with her and often felt the urge to tease her.

Thinking back to Mrs. Luo's interrogation, Lin Xiao almost revealed the color of his underwear, being too honest. However, he didn't realize that this would make Mrs. Luo like him even more.

What a strange day, Lin Xiao thought to himself with a self-deprecating smile.

Thinking it over, he turned and entered the space to check if the Purple Golden Mastiff had woken up. It had been almost a week since it ate the Star Fragment Grass, and he was initially very worried. But after a few days, he had no choice but to wait for it to wake up.

After all, according to the information, this was one of the best rare flowers and herbs for animals, so it shouldn't go wrong. Otherwise, there would be no chance for regret.

This time, Lin Xiao realized that he had placed too much trust in the so-called system and information. There was no reference for unexpected events, and excessive trust could only lead to confusion.

Walking to where the Purple Golden Mastiff was sleeping, he was puzzled. "Huh?" It should be here, but the Purple Golden Mastiff was gone.

"Ha, this guy must have woken up." Lin Xiao immediately thought of another possibility, and it was highly likely.

A blackish-purple light came rushing towards Lin Xiao from a distance. The Purple Golden Mastiff had already smelled its owner when Lin Xiao entered the space.

Holding the Purple Golden Mastiff, Lin Xiao rubbed its fur vigorously and then carefully examined it.

It had grown a bit larger, with its four legs becoming more robust and powerful. However, it still had that gentle expression, licking Lin Xiao's palm. It seemed to be in good condition, and its spirit was quite high.

However, he still needed to test how much the Purple Golden Mastiff had gained from eating the Star Fragment Grass. He squatted down and instructed the Purple Golden Mastiff to run at full speed.

A blackish-purple flash appeared, and the Purple Golden Mastiff was already 20 meters away from Lin Xiao, still accelerating. Lin Xiao nodded, thinking it was quite good, nearly twice as fast as before.

He called the Purple Golden Mastiff back to his side and saw that its breathing was only slightly heavier. It seemed that not only its speed had improved, but also its stamina and endurance.

He didn't test its strength, as he had no tools to measure it, but he could test its bite force. Lin Xiao took a bone from somewhere and gave it to the Purple Golden Mastiff to see if it could break it.

'Crack' The bone broke. Seeing how easily the Purple Golden Mastiff broke the bone, Lin Xiao felt that he couldn't measure its bite force in a short time, so he gave up.

Looking at the majestic Purple Golden Mastiff lying beside him, it was only a few months old but could already compete with some adult Tibetan Mastiffs. He wondered how strong it would be when it grew up.

Of course, these were not the main points. Lin Xiao had a special bond with the Purple Golden Mastiff. It was very intelligent and could often understand his intentions. Perhaps because Lin Xiao had saved it when it was young, the Purple Golden Mastiff's attachment to him was not just a little. As long as Lin Xiao was around, it would follow him.

Lin Xiao inspected the space and found that it was still the same. The two peach trees he had planted earliest were already in bloom, and the diligent bees had started collecting nectar. The ones planted later were also starting to bud, and they were expected to bloom soon. It seemed that he would have peaches to eat in a while. He wondered what the fruits from the modified peach trees would taste like.

Unfortunately, pure space water couldn't support fish. The fish he had put in last time had all died, and Lin Xiao hadn't thoroughly investigated the reason. It seemed that the space had limitations for many species, and there were many hidden things to explore.

Exiting the space, Lin Xiao felt a bit relieved. At least the Purple Golden Mastiff had finally woken up, and he no longer had to worry about it. It had also been significantly enhanced by the Star Fragment Grass. He wondered how much it would grow in the future. According to the information, using it early was better for the animal's growth, and the Purple Golden Mastiff was only a few months old, so it was still in its infancy or early youth.

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