In ancient times, the Eastern Azure Dragon, Western White Tiger, Southern Vermilion Bird, and Northern Black Tortoise were revered as the four holy beasts. Alongside these legendary creatures stood another: the Qilin. The Qilin, self-proclaimed as the leader of beasts, found itself challenged by the dominance of the White Tiger, king among myriad creatures. Despite being outnumbered, in the age of myths, there were many Qilins while there remained only one White Tiger. The conflict between Qilin and White Tiger dates back to primordial times.

It's evident that this little creature called Chileng, much like Qiuqiu, is no ordinary pet.

The standoff between Chileng and Qiuqiu seemed to capture everyone's attention. Uncle Ren chuckled lightly, remarking, "Chileng is still as adorable as ever. Animals, after all, possess strong territorial instincts."

Jin Mengjie, displeased, glanced at Uncle Ren. "Uncle Ren, are you indirectly criticizing me?"

Uncle Ren felt a sudden awkwardness on his face, realizing the astuteness of the young girl. Indeed, by mentioning Chileng, he had subtly criticized Jin Mengjie's attitude towards Jun Haotian. However, the young miss had seen through his intentions.

Clearing his throat, Uncle Ren hastened to explain, "That's not what I meant, not at all!"

As Chileng continued to growl softly and Qiuqiu showed no sign of backing down, waving its tiny paws as if in protest, onlooker Shangguan Xiner wore an astonished expression. Soon, her laughter, accompanied by trembling flower-like laughter, rang out. "Jiejie, look how adorable he is!"

Jin Mengjie, being a young girl, was also won over by Qiuqiu's cuteness, her beautiful eyes betraying a budding affection.

"Hehe!" Jun Haotian chuckled lightly. However, his laughter seemed to draw the attention of Chileng nearby. Chileng lifted its gaze, sniffed the air vigorously, and seemed somewhat excited, taking a step forward as if eager to approach Jun Haotian.

It seemed that there was something pure emanating from Jun Haotian that attracted Chileng. However, constrained by Qiuqiu's power, Chileng only circled around the sofa where Jun Haotian sat, not daring to come closer.

"Ah!" Jin Mengjie suddenly looked at Jun Haotian.

Jun Haotian tilted his head. "Miss Jin, are you talking to me?"

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"Nonsense, here, if not calling you, then whom?" Jin Mengjie's temper, as a young miss, wouldn't allow her to yield to Jun Haotian easily. Nonetheless, she found herself gradually approaching Jun Haotian, pointing at Qiuqiu. "Can you sell it to me? I can offer a high price!"

Jun Haotian's previously nonchalant expression turned cold, an eerie aura enveloping him. Uncle Ren's first reaction was apprehension; the young master was angry. He hastily interjected, "Young Master Jun..."

Before Uncle Ren could finish, Jun Haotian's voice turned ominous. "This place is not suitable for me. Uncle Ren, inform Mr. Jin that this deal ends here. I'll return to discuss with Master Yun!"

"Is it necessary to be so angry just to buy your pet?" Jin Mengjie pouted, feeling aggrieved and unable to comprehend. However, witnessing Jun Haotian's wrathful demeanor, Jin Mengjie's spirits lifted. It seemed she sensed a side of this man that differed from his exterior.

Shangguan Xiner pulled Jin Mengjie gently and whispered, "Jiejie, what you said isn't right. To me, Chileng is not a pet, but more like family. A true master would never sell their companion; otherwise, they wouldn't be a good master!"

"Miss Jin, there are things you seem not to understand as much as your little sister here! Well then, farewell!" Jun Haotian said.

However, Jin Mengjie stomped her foot, thinking, "No one has ever spoken to me like this!" Jin Mengjie's mind worked quickly; she quickly called out to Jun Haotian, "You are my bodyguard, where do you want to go?" Then she looked at Uncle Ren and said, "Uncle Ren, I want this bodyguard!"

Uncle Ren hadn't expected the young miss's change to be so swift, though this change wasn't necessarily for the better. He looked at Jun Haotian with some pity, but his task was done, and he no longer cared how Jun Haotian would live his troubled life.

Grabbing Jun Haotian's arm, Uncle Ren smiled, "Young Master Jun, you will stay here from now on. Let me show you to your room, here, this way!"

Jun Haotian hesitated for a moment, glanced at Jin Mengjie, and said, "The young master forgives you this time. But the young master hopes there won't be a next time!"

With that said, Jun Haotian was already being led away by Uncle Ren. Qiuqiu stood on Jun Haotian's shoulder, making a grimace at Jin Mengjie, utterly adorable. Jin Mengjie felt a mix of irritation and amusement, not knowing what to say.

It wasn't until then that Shangguan Xiner, who was absent-minded, came to her senses and looked at Jin Mengjie, "Jiejie, who is that handsome guy? Is he going to stay here?"

Jin Mengjie was speechless, thinking, "Didn't you just recognize him?"

But before Jin Mengjie could say anything, Shangguan Xiner suddenly jumped up with excitement, "Yes, I can finally see a handsome guy every day. Just now he looked so cool!"

Shangguan Xiner hadn't noticed Jin Mengjie's frustration at this moment. Watching Jun Haotian's departing figure, Jin Mengjie snorted inwardly, "Brat, offending me, Jin Mengjie, will start your days of suffering from today! Wait and see!"

However, while Shangguan Xiner and Jin Mengjie were both scheming, they didn't notice that at this moment, Chileng had sneaked quietly to Jun Haotian's room door, peeking curiously. Tilted head, little paws fiddling with the door, emitting squeaky sounds.