More Than meets the eye

"What's going on?" Hao Xuan asked walking up to the Scorpion King.

The Scorpion King who was lost in a world of his own suddenly jerked back, looking at Hao Xuan with his wide, beastly eyes.

Hao Xuan was also startled by his reaction, especially since the Scorpion King had such an unpleasant 'face' to begin with and now it was inches away from him. (Reference Image in authors notes)

The Scorpion King looked him up and down confirming something before with a defeated look, he spoke in a heavy, gruff voice.

"Welcome back....master," and with a bow mimicking the humans from the Beast world he walked back towards his usual spot with drooping shoulders.

Hao Xuan's frown deepened. He was indeed acting very odd. This was the first time he had done something like this of his own volition.