Jin Mengjie was utterly exasperated by Shangguan Xiner's starry-eyed demeanor. She was at a loss for words and shouted, "Xiner!"

However, Shangguan Xiner seemed oblivious, stepping towards Jun Haotian. Jin Mengjie and Uncle Ren were dumbfounded. Uncle Ren's heart raced with anxiety, wondering if the Jun family's young master possessed some kind of bewitching sorcery that could enchant Xiner so completely.

As Shangguan Xiner’s alluring figure approached Jun Haotian, her gaze fell upon the small, round, snow-white creature resting on his shoulder. The little fellow was fast asleep, occasionally rubbing its eyes with a tiny paw, exuding an overwhelming cuteness.

"So adorable! May I pet him?" Shangguan Xiner's large, watery eyes pleaded with Jun Haotian.

In the Dream Pavilion, everyone—Jun Haotian, Jin Mengjie, and Uncle Ren—nearly coughed up blood.

Jun Haotian smiled wickedly and shrugged, "If the little guy has no objections, I don't mind."

"Great! He’s so cute, just like my Akane, I love him!"

Just as Shangguan Xiner’s delicate hand was about to touch the creature, it suddenly opened its eyes warily, glaring at her with a mix of anger and sleepiness. It then affectionately burrowed into Jun Haotian's chest, appearing utterly content.

"This little guy is shy!" Jun Haotian chuckled.

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Shangguan Xiner pouted, her childlike voice protesting, "No way, I must cuddle him today! He looks so comfy!"

Without waiting, Shangguan Xiner reached into Jun Haotian's embrace. Jin Mengjie quickly intervened, "Xiner, what are you doing? You can’t just hug a stranger!"

Shangguan Xiner turned around, making a playful face, "But this big brother is so handsome!"

Jun Haotian felt a wave of exasperation, realizing he was dealing with a seemingly innocent but secretly mischievous girl.

"Xiner, you are not allowed to hug him!" Jin Mengjie commanded, clearly upset.

Shangguan Xiner giggled, "Why, are you jealous, Jie Jie?"

Jun Haotian's eyes flickered with amusement as he looked between Jin Mengjie and Shangguan Xiner, feigning shock, "Could it be, are you two... lovers?"

"We are not!" Jin Mengjie and Shangguan Xiner retorted simultaneously, one in anger, the other in an irresistibly cute voice.

Just as Shangguan Xiner’s hand reached to hold the little creature, it transformed into a flash of white light and jumped onto Jun Haotian's shoulder, growling softly. Its innocent eyes were now full of vigilance, staring into the distance.

Jun Haotian, aware of the creature’s warning abilities, felt his sinisterly charming face tighten with concern.

Shangguan Xiner, thinking the creature was just being stubborn, placed her hands on her hips and pouted even more, "You naughty thing, so disobedient, hmph!" She then called, "Akane, Akane, come here!"

Soon, a small, fiery-red dog trotted in, adorably clumsy. But before Akane could reach Shangguan Xiner, it bristled, its red fur standing on end, its dark eyes glaring fiercely at the creature on Jun Haotian's shoulder, clearly signaling: This is my territory, leave.

At that moment, in the highest echelons of the Jinzi Tower Group, a solemnly dressed Yun Tianji was consulting his compass. Jin Qiming asked with a smile, "Master, will this operation proceed smoothly?"

Yun Tianji seemed distracted, murmuring to himself, "What is this? A white tiger versus a qilin? Interesting, interesting. I didn’t expect the Shangguan family to produce a lawbreaker girl. I wonder what other intriguing events will unfold. This is truly exciting!"