98 A Xuan Beast Connection? (1/2)

The Iron Winged Panther is a rank 7 high-level Xuan Beast that could fly into the sky once it reached adulthood! It could crush iron with its legs, move at blinding speeds and was exceptionally intelligent! A full-grown Iron Winged Panther would be powerful enough to confront Sky Xuan realm experts. If its potential was fully realized, an Iron Winged Panther could easily rival ordinary rank 8 Xuan Beasts! Such a high-level Xuan Beast's cub was truly uncommon and Jun Mo Xie had never expected that Dugu Xiaoyi would actually own one.

By looking at its barely one-foot long body, it was obvious that this creature was a newborn cub of an Iron Winged Panther! The Dugu family was undoubtedly large and powerful to be in possession of such a rare creature. It even bestowed it as a pet to their beloved daughter! Right now, the little Iron Winged Panther cub was trying to climb out of Dugu Xiaoyi's arms. A pair of dark eyes looked right into Jun Mo Xie's, unexpectedly carrying a look of desire!

”Be good Snowy, don't struggle. Sister will feed you some good food in a while.” Dugu Xiaoyi was very surprised. This little creature was obtained by her father with considerable effort three days ago. Dugu Xiaoyi had fallen in love with it at first sight. As it was being separated from its mother since young, the Panther was generally weaker and tended to lay in her embrace without moving much. However, why did it struggled so strongly to climb out of her arms today?

”So, he is called Snowy?” Jun Mo Xie took just one look at it, smiled and commented, ”What a cute little thing.” Jun Mo Xie was not particularly interested in beasts. After dropping a casual indifferent remark, he turned and started to leave. After all, he still needed to track down the whereabouts of the mysterious killers.

Seeing Jun Mo Xie turning to leave, the little Iron Winged Panther started screeching suddenly, ”Grr… Grr…” It was struggling anxiously in Dugu Xiaoyi's arms and trying to break free from her embrace. Its four pink paws clawed the air in front of it frantically and it seemed to be looking earnestly in the direction of Jun Mo Xie!

”This little guy seems to like you.” Dugu Xiaoyi was astounded as she watched with large round eyes. Since she received this Iron Winged Panther cub, she had always brought it with her whenever she was eating, drinking or sleeping. But never had Dugu Xiaoyi seen it displaying such affection for anyone! Why had it reacted in such a manner after seeing Jun Mo Xie? This was bizarre indeed!

”But I don't really like it.” Jun Mo Xie frowned and glanced at the 'Rank 7 High-Level Xuan Beast'. He shook his head sympathetically and thought, ”Unfortunately, this creature is too small. Even if its size is doubled, it would hardly be enough for a pot of stew!”

Dugu Xiaoyi snorted. She did not like the way Jun Mo Xie spoke. She hesitated for a moment. Seeing Snowy's extreme longing to go to him, she could not help it but carry the cub towards Jun Mo Xie and begged, ”Snowy really likes you very much. Could you please hold it for a moment and pacify it? In return, I'll forgive you for taking advantage of me previously.”

As the cub got closer and closer to Jun Mo Xie, it seemed more and more excited and started chirping happily, ”Woo… Woo…” It stretched out a soft tiny paw towards Jun Mo Xie like a baby holding out its arms for an adult to hug it. Its eyes were filled with longing and joy.

Hesitating for a moment, Jun Mo Xie sighed. This distraction would prevent him from tracking down the three killers but there seemed no way out of this. He reluctantly held out his hand and received the cub.

As the Panther got into Jun Mo Xie's arm, a pleased look appeared on its face! It stretched its legs comfortably and peered around dreamily. It sniffed Jun Mo Xie eagerly and released a satisfied growl with its pink tongue hanging out! Snuggling its head into Jun Mo Xie's arm, and taking his chest as its pillow, the creature went straight to sleep! Its actions seemed to suggest that it was planning to stay in Jun Mo Xie's embrace for long!

Dugu Xiaoyi stared disbelievingly at Jun Mo Xie with her big pretty eyes. What was happening? Ever since Snowy had been adopted by the Dugu Family and handed over to Dugu Xiaoyi, it seemed to have recognized Dugu Xiaoyi as its master. Although they had not invited an animal trainer to officially help the creature recognize its owner, the cub had no longer tried to resist Dugu Xiaoyi. It did not even bother to give any attention to others around Dugu Xiaoyi. Even Dugu Wuyi, the one who carried it back to the Dugu family, was not spared from this cold treatment!

How had it gotten so close to Jun Mo Xie after their first meeting? This is just too strange!

In fact, even Jun Mo Xie found this matter extremely inexplicable and thought that there was more to this than meets the eye. However, looking helplessly at the creature that had just settled cozily in its new-found home, Jun Mo Xie said smilingly, ”Is this the legendary Xuan Beast that will only recognize one master during its lifetime and be extremely faithful to him? A rank 7 high-level Xuan Beast? Why does it seem easier to abduct than a normal puppy? Myths cannot be believed!”

Dugu Xiaoyi blushed and was deeply embarrassed. She advanced angrily towards Jun Mo Xie to snatch the little cub from the hands of Jun Mo Xie. ”This guy is outrageous! I have already chosen to forgive him for taking advantage of me earlier but here he is, trying to embarrass me openly! Incorrigible!”

However…

An inconceivable scene occurred. Seeing Dugu Xiaoyi stretching her arms to pick it up, the Iron Winged Panther cub suddenly glared at her with eyes filled with hostility. Despite not having many teeth, it opened its jaws wide and growled repeatedly at Dugu Xiaoyi as though trying to intimidate a hostile figure. Its tiny tender paws held on tightly to Jun Mo Xie's clothes and it seemed extremely reluctant to leave the stranger whom it had only encountered for the first time!

Dugu Xiaoyi wrapped her hands around the cub's body and tried to pull it away. However, Snowy's four little paws were so strongly held onto Jun Mo Xie that even his clothes tore a little. Yelping wildly, the cub was evidently reluctant to leave Jun Mo Xie's side.

Dugu Xiaoyi pondered for a moment before looking up at Jun Mo Xie in shock and uttering bluntly, ”Jun Mo Xie, are you its mom?”

Jun Mo Xie's forehead was suddenly filled with black lines!