The small child immediately caught Xu Ke's attention.

Eyes wide, he circled around the child, curiosity pulling him closer and closer until he stood right in front of them.

He reached out and pinched the child's cheek. "Are you human? How did you end up on the Demonic Beast Mountain?"

The child tilted their head, then raised their own hand and pinched Xu Ke's face in return.

"Who says humans can't live on the Demonic Beast Mountain? You're just a mortal, and you arrived here safe and sound, didn't you?"

They answered with complete seriousness.

Xu Ke was taken aback, then gradually seemed to find the child's words convincing.

He clapped his hands happily. "You're right! Demonic beasts...