In any case, Xiaoxiao and the others were saved, at least they wouldn't be cremated, and they were being escorted back to Little Shitou's house by the villagers.
Just as the group was about to leave the large square, Xiaoxiao suddenly heard some noise. She turned around and, oh my, it was the person tied to the stake. He had been forgotten. How inconspicuous must he be?
The man was using all his strength to shake the stake, glaring angrily, his mouth making constant "mmm-mmm" sounds.
Xiaoxiao turned and met his gaze. The man stared desperately at Xiaoxiao, his head shaking as if trying to convey some message. Xiaoxiao thought, "Isn't it just that you're forgotten? I'll ask the villagers to release him."
However, the next second, Xiaoxiao's eyes widened in shock; she was scared. She saw smoke rising from the firewood beneath the man.
