"Rulu, what you say seems to make sense. What should we do? Should we try to help Sphinx?" After hearing Rulu's words, Shari couldn't help but worry about Sphinx's future.

  "That depends on him," Rulu looked at Sphinx and said seriously: "I ask you, Sphinx, do you want to control your own fate, or do you want to be manipulated by others and slaughtered at their will?"

  "I... I just want to survive. I don't know about other things," Sphinx stammered.

  "If you want to survive, you can't stay here anymore. Because the people here won't respect you, they will discard you at any time. If you continue to stay here, there won't be a good outcome."

  "But if I don't stay here, where should I go?"

  "I can give you a chance, a chance to regain control of your own destiny, but you need to have great courage and determination."

  "Then... what should I do?"

  "It's simple. From now on, you follow me and work for me. I will find a way to solve your food and accommodation problems, and at the same time, I will provide you with protection, preventing you from being harmed by the outside world."

  "Will... will this work? Do you really have the ability to protect me?" Sphinx looked at Rulu doubtfully, not knowing whether to believe him.

  "Whether to trust me or not is your decision. But I can tell you with certainty that you have no future here. Think carefully about what to do."

  After hearing Rulu's words, Sphinx lowered his head and carefully pondered what Rulu had just said. Rulu didn't rush him, letting Sphinx think it through before answering.

  While Sphinx was thinking, Shari pulled Rulu aside and whispered: "Rulu, what exactly are you planning to do? Do you really want Sphinx to leave here and follow you in the future?"

  "Yes, it's the only way to save him."

  "I don't think it's that simple. Rulu, you must have other plans. Are you planning something?" Shari keenly sensed something and stared into Rulu's eyes.

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  "You're very smart, Shari, but I hope you don't ask too much. Everyone has their own privacy. If you touch on my privacy, I'll have to distance myself from you," Rulu looked at Shari with cold eyes, his tone also becoming cruel.

  "Okay... okay, I won't ask then," Shari panicked immediately when Rulu looked at her with such cold eyes.

  "Thank you, Shari. Actually, regarding this matter with Sphinx, I still need your help," Rulu's face showed a gentle smile as he reached out and grabbed Shari's hands.

  Shari didn't evade, allowing Rulu to hold her hands. She said: "I can help you, but Rulu, you must promise me that in the future, you won't just disappear without a word and never contact me again. If you encounter any difficulties, you can find me. As long as it's something I can do, I will definitely help you."

  Rulu smiled and said: "Don't worry. Having a little fool like Shari at my disposal is what I desire. I will definitely contact you. When the time comes, even if you don't want to do it, I will force Shari to work for me." As Rulu said this, he raised Shari's hand to his lips and kissed it, then looked at Shari with a mischievous smile.

  "You're annoying, Rulu, you little rascal. You just know how to bully me. You're getting worse and worse," Shari quickly withdrew her hand. Despite her words, her face showed a joyful smile, and her eyes were full of admiration when looking at Rulu.

  A moment later, Rulu and Shari returned to Sphinx's side. By then, Sphinx had made his decision. He said: "I think what Brother Rulu just said makes a lot of sense. I am willing to follow Brother Rulu."

  "Mm, you're very smart. Your decision is very wise, Sphinx," Rulu nodded at Sphinx, showing an approving smile on his face.

  Sphinx said somewhat excitedly: "Then from now on, Brother Rulu is my boss. I will listen to whatever you say, Boss."

  Rulu said: "Very good. By the way, everything that happened here just now, Sphinx, don't tell anyone. If you leak even a bit of information, then what we just said doesn't count, and I won't help you anymore. Do you understand my meaning?"

  Sphinx thought for a moment and said: "I understand. If others ask me, I'll say I haven't seen Brother Rulu and that Brother Rulu hasn't spoken to me. Even if others beat me or threaten me, I won't tell what just happened."

  "That's right. Although you're not human, Sphinx, you're smarter than most humans. I'm really impressed with you."

  Sphinx opened his mouth and smiled proudly, saying: "Of course. I often read and study. My academic performance is even better than many others in the school."

  "Oh, that's really impressive. Alright, Sphinx, you go first. I have some things to discuss with Sister Shari."

  Sphinx said in confusion: "But Brother Rulu, didn't you say you would take me away from here?"

  "No, Sphinx, you should continue to stay here for now. If you need to find me, you can contact me through Shari. If I have anything, I will also notify you through Shari."

  "Alright, I understand. Whatever you say, Boss. You and Sister Shari take your time talking. I'll go first," Sphinx said as he moved his four strong legs and excitedly left the forest.