Ling Feng saw that they could finally communicate properly, so he sat down cross-legged and grabbed at the void. An apple immediately appeared in his hand.
"Here, you probably weren't full after just a grilled fish. Have an apple to fill your stomach."
"Human, what kind of magic is this!"
Tu Shan Hong Hong was so startled by Ling Feng's ability to conjure items from thin air that her ears stood on end. She had never seen anything like it, not even needing a storage bag to retrieve items.
Storage bags were what they used in the Fox Demon world to store things, and Ling Feng's ability to summon things from nowhere was something Tu Shan Hong Hong had never heard of.
"This isn't magic, it's an innate ability I possess."
"An innate ability? How could a human possibly have such an ability?"
Tu Shan Hong Hong took the apple, examined it for a while, and then took a bite, finding it quite delicious.
It was evident that the apple was not some illusion but a real apple.
"Let me introduce myself first, my name is Ling Feng."
"This world is not your original world. This world is called the continent of Teyvat, and the reason you are here is because I summoned you."
Ling Feng explained the cause and effect.
"Other worlds?"
"Wait! You only spoke of me, what about Rong Rong?"
Tu Shan Hong Hong was a bit dazed at first hearing about other worlds, but she quickly grasped the flaw in Ling Feng's words, as he had only mentioned her and not them.
"Oh no, I've dug my own grave!"
Ling Feng also realized something was amiss, and his expression changed. It seemed he had accidentally revealed that he had only summoned Tu Shan Hong Hong.
This was a disaster!
Who said supporting characters don't have brains? How could such a flaw in his words be caught by Tu Shan Hong Hong.
"Human, you lied to me! If what you say is true and you only summoned me, then Rong Rong is still left behind! Still in that carriage with those two Daoists."
Tu Shan Hong Hong also noticed the change in Ling Feng's expression and knew she was right. Her gaze fixed on Ling Feng like a sharp blade, her power surging, her fists clenched. The half-eaten apple was crushed into pieces.
If Ling Feng confirmed it, her fist would likely strike out the next second.
Because if she was the only one summoned, it meant Tu Shan Rong Rong was still in her original location, inside the carriage cage of those detestable human Daoists. Without her protection, who knew what those Daoists might do to Tu Shan Rong Rong.
This person in front of her had claimed Rong Rong was in a very safe place, clearly lying to her!
Ling Feng could feel the intense killing intent in Tu Shan Hong Hong's gaze. Although the demon-suppressing talismans were still there, Tu Shan Hong Hong's inherent power was not to be underestimated.
"System, save me!"
He couldn't defeat her, so he could only call out to the system for help.
He could only blame himself for his predicament.
[Host, you need not worry. When Tu Shan Hong Hong was summoned by you, the Fox Demon world would be in a state of stasis.]
[Only when she is in the Fox Demon world will the Fox Demon world continue to operate. This is a protective measure when the host summons companions.]
[Companions can become stronger in their original world or by the host's side, but I suggest it's best for them to be in their original world.]
[As for how to explain, it's time for the host to use your silver tongue to persuade her.]
"Thank you."
Ling Feng quickly thanked the system in his heart. The system had already provided the crucial hint. If he still didn't understand, he might as well go and smash himself against a wall.
"Wait, calm down and let me explain."
"Explain? I'll give you time to explain, but if anything happens to Rong Rong, I won't let you off."
Tu Shan Hong Hong said coldly. She had recovered quite a bit of her strength after eating the fish and half an apple.
"This is a rip-off! Summoning a character, and I have to deal with relationship issues myself!"
Ling Feng was crying internally. It was also his bad luck to summon Tu Shan Hong Hong just when she had been captured by humans. At this moment, Tu Shan Hong Hong was extremely hostile towards all humans.
He must have used up all his luck on the gacha, leading to such bad luck in summoning characters.
"Actually, when I summoned you here, your world entered a state of stasis. Time only resumes its flow when you return to your world."
"Stasis?"
Tu Shan Hong Hong was a little confused by Ling Feng's meaning. After all, she wasn't like Tu Shan Rong Rong, who loved reading, and some things she didn't understand.
Seeing Tu Shan Hong Hong's confused look, Ling Feng knew she hadn't understood.
"In other words, your world is still in the state it was when I summoned you."
"Is that so?"
Tu Shan Hong Hong finally loosened her clenched fist. Her intuition told her that Ling Feng was not lying, and a part of her inner self seemed to be telling her that Ling Feng was trustworthy.
If what Ling Feng said was true, then Tu Shan Rong Rong was indeed very safe.
Ling Feng breathed a sigh of relief as the killing intent disappeared. It had been difficult to resolve the situation. Next time he summoned a companion, he must have a complete plan.
"If you want to go back? I can send you back now."
"Yes, send me back."
Tu Shan Hong Hong nodded. Although Ling Feng wasn't lying, she was still very worried about the safety of her younger sister, Tu Shan Rong Rong. Until she saw Tu Shan Rong Rong truly safe, her heart could not truly settle.
Since Ling Feng was not a detestable human, Tu Shan Hong Hong's attitude towards him changed. At least, it wasn't as fierce as before.
"Wait, can you help me tear off these talismans on me? These talismans are suppressing my demonic power. Don't worry, I won't attack you again."
Tu Shan Hong Hong pointed to the demon-suppressing talismans on her body and requested.
"Of course, no problem."
Ling Feng nodded. If he truly couldn't defeat that pimply Daoist alone, Tu Shan Hong Hong would be a contingency. It was better to abandon the rewards than to lose his life.
Ling Feng carefully helped Tu Shan Hong Hong tear off the talismans one by one. Tu Shan Hong Hong kept her eyes on Ling Feng, feeling that he was inexplicably reliable at this moment.
"This human seems different from other humans. Not only does he not show disgust towards my fox demon identity, but he is unexpectedly caring."
"Although I don't know why he has such feelings for me, this feeling is wonderful. If only other humans looked at us like this."
"Then, no more of our kind would be captured."
Tu Shan Hong Hong thought to herself. At this moment, a small seed of desire for peace between humans and demons began to sprout in her heart.
[Ding! Companion: Tu Shan Hong Hong, Favorability increased, Current Favorability: 20 (Slightly favorable)]
"???"
Ling Feng wore a bewildered expression. What was going on? What happened? Why did her favorability increase?