The two in front of her were clearly older than her by who knew how much, but she was the one who seemed to be the eldest. In the end, she looked like a big sister bringing along her two little brothers out for a stroll...
They walked like this for only a few steps before Jiu Zun suddenly waved his sleeve, causing a faint yellow light to shoot out. The little qilinâs legs suddenly seemed like they were being bound and were unable to move.
He was greatly startled. Seeing the two of them walking further and further away, he couldnât help but panic. âHey you canât do thatâŚâ His voice brought along a hint of sobbing. It didnât want to remain here alone! It wanted to get out!
âAfter we leave, your bindings will release on their own.â Jiu Zun didnât turn back.
The little qilin was really panicking now. Its mind was still that of a child, so it couldnât resist crying. âYouâre bullying people⌠Waaah~â
The sounds of its crying was really loud and nearly heartbreaking, causing people to feel heartache.
Ning Xuemo wasnât the type of person who had a soft heart but listening to the sounds of this childâs crying caused an inexplicable ache, making her pity it even more. She was about to speak when Jiu Zun tightened his grip on her hand before calmly speaking. âCrying is a sign of weakness and wonât solve anything.â
Seeing the two of them get further away, the little qilin finally acquiesced. âIâll do it. Iâll do it! Just please bring me outâŚâ
As he spoke, the bindings on his legs finally released themselves. He sprinted toward them and held onto Ning Xuemoâs skirt as if he was afraid of being abandoned. He timidly tried to bargain with Jiu Zun. âCan⌠Can I listen to her orders?â
Jiu Zun â...â He tightened his face. âYour character isnât suitable for you to follow her. She canât discipline you.â
Hey! Hey!
Ning Xuemo folded her arms and faintly smiled at Jiu Zun. âWhy do you think I canât discipline it? Even Tibetan mastiffs would have obedience instilled in them once they reach my hands!â She had once raised two Tibetan mastiffs in a little villa she owned! They were very fierce towards others, but towards her they were like obedient large dogs.
âIâll listen to big sisterâs words. Iâll protect her.â The little qilin hurriedly followed up.
âThen itâs settled. Heâll follow me.â Ning Xuemo tugged on the little qilinâs small green hand, while speaking with an irrefutable tone.
Jiu Zun lifted his head to look at her. âYouâre certain you can take care of it? Do you understand the habits of qilins? Youâre sure you wonât turn it into an obedient cat instead?â
âThe habits can be slowly discovered. Iâll turn him into a true divine beast.â Ning Xuemo proudly raised her head, filled with confidence.
Jiu Zun made a slightly low hum before surprisingly agreeing quite readily. âThatâs fine, but benzun has two conditionsâŚâ
With a wave of his sleeve, he turned the little qilin back to its original form. âNumber one, it can follow you but not in human form. It can only retain its beast form.â
Little qilin â...â
Ning Xuemo rubbed its head. âItâs fine. You look better in this beast body anyways. Your human form isnât too good-looking.â
The little qilin could only choose to compromise and didnât dare to speak up. It would just stay in its beast form, not much of a problem. The important thing was to get out of this place. At worst it would change back once it left this place.
âWhatâs the second condition?â Ning Xuemo once again looked at Jiu Zun.
âThe moment we leave, we will go our separate ways. Benzun will not protect you for another day.â Jiu Zun raised his final condition.
Ning Xuemoâs heart sank. Even if they exited, they would probably still be in the vicinity of the 9th mountain. At best, they would be on the 8th mountain. With her current strength, she might not be able to leave...
Furthermore, she would be bringing along this cowardly crybaby...
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