Xiaoyang lifted its head, looking at Zhao Yuan in surprise.
It had a vindictive nature, as did its former master, so it had come to believe that all living beings were the same.
So when it heard Zhao Yuan say he wouldn't kill it, it was in utter disbelief.
"Wh... Why?" Xiaoyang asked, its voice still sounding odd.
Zhao Yuan smiled and explained, "You were only following orders before. There's nothing to blame you for."
His tone suddenly shifted, growing cold. "But from now on, you must obey my orders without exception. Even if you fail a task, you must inform me immediately instead of running off to hide! Understand?"
Xiaoyang tilted its head, as if processing Zhao Yuan's words. After a moment, it nodded emphatically and replied, "Understood." It then pointed to the Demon Capturing Ring on Zhao Yuan's hand and said, "With this, I won't disobey your orders."
