Chapter 18

"The bright moon reflects the face of an old friend; fallen petals already dance before the wind, bringing once more the dusk's cold rain." —— Prologue After parting ways with Alin, Xiao journeyed continuously alongside her, following the snow eagle's guidance to the mythical mountain where the Fire Kirin dwelt. Alin had already deduced Xiao's true identity as a spirit of metamorphosis—a guess that proved surprisingly accurate. Xiao was not a member of the Snow Wolf Clan; he was a spirit wielding the art of transformation. His ability to assume a wolf's form stemmed entirely from psychological factors. No doubt, through day-to-day life with the Snow Wolf Clan, Xiao had developed a deep reliance on this great wolf family, which, combined with his feelings for Xue Yin, gave him a powerful drive to transform into a wolf.