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"It seemed to know it was going to be sent away. Taromaru lay down next to me, not letting anyone get close, and it made whimpering noises, as if it was crying."

"I had no choice but to let the children stay with me in the end."

“In the few days of my life, Taromaru was always by my side. My body was getting weaker and weaker, and I spent most of my time sleeping, but every time I woke up, I could see Taromaru staying by my side without leaving me.”

"After I passed away, my children buried me in a forest outside Inazuma Castle."

"From that day on, Taro-maru stopped eating and drinking, and spent every day guarding the grave,"

"If that's the case, it must have been three days since it last ate."

“I’m very worried about its health, so I would like to ask you to take care of Taromaru for me.”

The old man looked at Fang Xun and said with a light smile, "I can sense that you are a very gentle person. I can rest assured that I have entrusted Taromaru to you."

Before his transmigration, Fang Xun had indeed kept a repair dog.

Taking care of Taro-maru shouldn't be too difficult now.

However, Fang Xun did not agree immediately, but instead expressed his concerns.

"Sir, I'm only staying in Inazuma for a few days. I'll leave after the festival. Are you sure you want me to take Taromaru with me?"

Unexpectedly, the old man's smile widened even more upon hearing this.

“That would be even better. Inazumaru might be a place of heartbreak for him.”

"If you could take it with you when you leave, I think it wouldn't miss me so much."

The old man looked at Fang Xun and said earnestly, word by word, "Sir, what I want to say is, please take good care of Taro-maru, I beg you."

Fang Xun nodded: "Don't worry, leave this to me."

"Hey, does your dog know how to cook?"

"Ok??"

The old man paused for a moment, somewhat puzzled.

"Taro Maru can't cook, but he eats very well, almost like he can eat eight meals a day."

"However, I noticed that it seems to have a particular interest in swords."

"Ok??"

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Chapter 188 This is the only thing I can do for you

Guided by the old man, Fang Xun quickly found the cemetery.

Under the moonlight, you can see the neatly stacked stones.

Beside the stone, a brownish-yellow shrike was curled up.

That must be the Taro-maru the old man was talking about.

Taro-maru is in a bad state right now; he's lying on the ground, breathing weakly, and unlike his normal self, he's not lively and active.

Most importantly, its eyes were dull and lifeless.

Fang Xun also noticed that the hairs around Taro's eyes were wet with tears.

It must have been because the old man passed away that it kept shedding tears.

Seeing the heartbroken Taro, Fang Xun felt a mix of emotions.

Compared to the complexities of human nature, a dog's loyalty seems exceptionally pure.

In their world, the master is everything.

According to the old man...

Following his death, Taromaru entered a state of hunger strike.

It had not eaten or drunk anything for three days and three nights and was in very bad condition.

If nothing is done, Taromaru's life may be in danger.

Fang Xun decided to take this step and try to contact Taro Maru.

As if sensing approaching footsteps, Taromaru stood up alertly.

It held a katana in its mouth, which it had somehow acquired, and adopted an attack stance.

Although Taro Maru was only fasting for several days, he was still a shrew.

But when it picked up the katana in its mouth, both its eyes and its aura changed noticeably.

At this moment, Taromaru looks more like a samurai.

It stood there, its eyes showing no fear, but rather a resolute determination.

It will drive away anyone who sets foot on this territory, thus ensuring the peace of its owner.

"Has Taro Maru taken him as an enemy?"

Fang Xun felt the problem was a bit tricky.

He still remembers the fear of being dominated by Taro-maru during the game activities.

Because this Xiu Gou is even better at trembling his blade than him!

It can be said that Taro-maru and Kage-maru in the game are among the few opponents that Fang Xun finds troublesome.

As Taromaru raised his sword towards Fang Xun, the old man's tone was filled with deep apology: "I'm sorry, Taromaru has remained in this state ever since I passed away."

"Whether it's a person or another animal, it will drive them away if they get close."

The old man paused, looked at Taromaru, and continued, "But in reality, Taromaru meant no harm."

"That child just doesn't want anyone to disturb my slumber."

Fang Xun nodded, indicating that he understood.

Taro-maru didn't want to make enemies; it just wanted the old man's grave to be peaceful forever, which is why it used this method to warn people to leave.

Fang Xun quite liked this loyal dog.

But how do we communicate with Taromaru right now?

The dog had a katana in its mouth and showed no intention of communicating; it only wanted to leave.

At this moment, Fang Xun looked at the old man beside him and quickly asked, "Sir, do you and Taromaru have any passwords?"

"So, what did you used to say to Taromaru?"

For a moment, the old man wore a thoughtful expression.

“Yes, I used to often tell Taromaru, ‘Taromaru, you need to be more obedient!’”

“Every time I say that to it, it immediately becomes obedient.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Xun turned to look at Taro-maru, who had a katana in his mouth.

He mimicked the old man's tone and said to Taromaru, "Taromaru, you need to be more obedient!"

In that instant, Fang Xun could clearly see Taromaru pause for a moment.

Hearing the old man's words, Xiu Gou's hostility towards Fang Xun lessened considerably.

It tilted its head and looked Fang Xun up and down, clearly not expecting to hear familiar words from Fang Xun's mouth.

Taking advantage of Taro's confusion, Fang Xun walked step by step towards it.

And he was saying the words the old man used to say to Taromaru.

"Taro Maru, you are the smartest dog I have ever met."

"Taro Maru, let's go for a walk."

"Taro Maru, thank you for always being by my side."

The familiar words made Taro Maru increasingly lost in thought.

In a daze, it saw the old man's shadow in Fang Xun.

By the time Taro-maru came to his senses, Fang Xun was already standing in front of him.

Fang Xun squatted down and rubbed Taromaru's head.

"Your master went to a very, very far place, I suppose you know that too?"

"He was very sad to see you in this state, so he asked me to take care of you."

"I don't know if you can understand what I'm saying. You're so smart, you should be able to, right?"

"Taro Maru, your master hopes you will cheer up and be as lively and cheerful as before."

"People should always look forward, and so should dogs."

As he spoke, Fang Xun reached out his hand toward Taromaru.

"Come with me and start a new life."

"From now on, as long as I have a bite to eat, you will have a sip of soup to drink."

"I will make you the strongest shuriken in Teyvat, that's my promise!"

Taro noticed that a blue light was gathering above Fang Xun's head.

A figure slowly materialized; it was none other than Taromaru's master.

At this moment, the old man smiled and said in a gentle tone, "Taro Maru, I'm about to leave."

"You shouldn't stay here any longer; you should start a new life."