I swept the Phoenix with the Onmyoji Shikigami

The giant beast's eyes were like two huge pieces of amber, and the golden light turned dim.

It slowly closed under the cover of night, and all around was suddenly silent.

Its voice was trembling, like a child who had lost his way, and it said softly:

"Remember? That time, we played hide-and-seek under the stars. I closed my eyes and counted to one hundred, then looked around for you, my star."

Xinghan listened quietly, with a gentle light in his eyes. He responded calmly: "Then have you found me?"

The giant beast shook his head, his voice full of loss:

"I searched and searched, but no matter where I went, I couldn't see your light. You were like a star that suddenly disappeared, and it scared me. I was afraid that you had encountered some trouble, or... or would never come back."

Xinghan's heart tightened, and he guessed that something might have really happened to Xingxing.

But looking at the giant beast's innocent eyes, he couldn't bear to tell it the truth.

The behemoth's IQ is like that of a child of a few years old. How could it withstand such a blow?

The beast continued to speak:

"But just when I was about to give up, I heard your voice. You said you were going to travel far away and bring me the most delicious candies. You also told me to behave well while you were away and not to make trouble until you came back."

Having said that, a happy smile appeared on the giant beast's face, as if he had forgotten his previous loss.

Xinghan looked at it, and his worries were slightly relieved.

Going to a very far place is probably another way of expressing a certain situation. Fortunately, the behemoth doesn't quite understand it.

He smiled and asked, "What happened next?"

The beast lowered its head, with a hint of regret in its voice:

"Later... later I never saw you again. Every day I looked up at the starry sky, hoping to find you, but... but I could never find you again." When the giant beast said this, his voice was already filled with tears.

Xinghan was touched, he knew that the giant beast really cared about this person called Xingxing.

He said gently: "What do you want? I can help you realize it."

The beast raised its head, its eyes gleaming with anticipation: "Really? Anything is possible?"

Xinghan nodded: "Of course, go ahead."

If there is an equal exchange, perhaps the giant beast will agree to his wish.

The beast thought about it, and then said happily:

"Then...then can you play hide-and-seek with me every day? Also, can you help me find the brightest star? I want to know why it is so bright. Also, can you...can you help me plant a big tree? I want to enjoy the shade under the tree and eat the candy you give me."

Xinghan listened to the giant beast's wish and showed a surprised expression on his face:

"Huh? Are these all your wishes? I thought you were going to say something more grandiose."

The giant beast shook his head and said seriously:

"These are my wishes. I want to be with you and do everything together."

Xinghan gradually realized that these seemingly simple wishes might indicate that the nature of the giant beast might be pure and beautiful, and not bad.

Xinghan smiled and nodded, and said softly like a spring breeze blowing across the lake:

"Well, I promise you. I will try my best to fulfill every wish of yours."

After hearing this, the giant beast's smile blossomed like a blooming flower.

All the sorrows seemed to turn into smoke and dissipate in the wind.

It spoke in a voice as pure as a child's, full of gratitude and joy:

"Thank you, Xingxing! I will protect you well and won't let you leave me again."

When Xinghan heard the giant beast say this, he sighed inwardly that such a pure heart was so rare in modern society.

Unexpectedly, when he came to Feng Xing's world, he would meet...

The giant beast blinked its big watery eyes, and its childish voice was filled with a bit of doubt and indifference:

"Since you are willing to help me realize my wish, then... can you also tell me what your wish is?"

When Xinghan heard the giant beast's sincere question, it was as if a flower bloomed in his heart.

But he quickly controlled his sudden joy, smiled softly, and replied in a gentle tone:

"Of course you can, but...can you put me down first?"

The beast asked nervously, "Why?"

Xinghan replied, "Baby, I feel like a bird floating in the clouds, I am a little lost."

Upon hearing this, the giant beast blinked in surprise. Its big eyes were filled with confusion. It pouted coquettishly, as if complaining about something: "Ah? This... is... is your wish?"

Xinghan couldn't help but find it a little funny when listening to the innocent voice of the giant beast.

He said loudly and firmly:

"Yes, that's my wish. But I have a more important reason."

The giant beast tilted its head curiously, waiting for Xinghan's explanation.

Xinghan took a deep breath and continued:

"Baby, you know what? I have a friend who is in danger now. I...I have to go down to save her. So, can you let me down first?"

When the giant beast heard this, his originally childish face immediately became anxious.

It shook its head repeatedly, its voice full of determination and rejection:

"No, no! I can't let you go! You will be in danger!"

Xinghan listened to the anxious voice of the giant beast, thinking that it didn't hear clearly, so he explained again,

"I really have to go down and save her. I promise I'll come back for you."

When the beast heard Xinghan mention that his friend was in danger, he immediately became more and more impatient and sad, and said in a trembling voice:

"No, no! I won't let you go, Xingxing. It's too dangerous there. I'm afraid you'll get hurt. I'm afraid you won't come back."

Crystal tears sparkled in the giant beast's eyes, as if it really saw the danger that Xinghan was about to face. The scales on its body immediately stood up, and it panted angrily, as if this could stop him from leaving.

Xinghan was aware of the giant beast's anxious and sad mood. Although he was moved, he knew that he had to find a way to calm the giant beast's emotions.

Then he said gently:

"Baby, I know you're worried about me. But please believe me, I will be careful. And, I promise you, no matter what happens, I will come back to find you."

After hearing Xinghan's assurance, the tears in the beast's eyes subsided a little, but it still refused to let go.

Seeing this, Xinghan decided to take another drastic measure.

His voice was full of firmness and tenderness:

"Baby, you know what? You are my most precious friend, and I will never let you lose me. So, please trust me and let me go."

At this moment, he really felt like he had turned into a star.