The Xi Emperor gave a gift—a mount.
But...
The faces of several Witch Clan strong ones looked rather strange.
Their gazes met, silently exchanging thoughts.
"This thing looks like a bear, with a small head, numb legs, and black-and-white patches... Can it really be used as a mount?"
"It looks like it can. Its bear-like appearance is quite 'mighty'... but the coloring seems a little off?"
"Riding it... I feel like it would be a bit embarrassing."
"The problem is, no matter how embarrassing it is, can we refuse it?"
The two Ancestral Witches and several Great Witches all fell silent, no longer transmitting their thoughts through divine sense.
In the end, Ancestral Witch Dijiang forced a stiff smile and accepted the strange beast from the Xi Emperor.
How could he refuse a gift from the Demon Emperor?
However, although he accepted it... Dijiang immediately turned around and solemnly presented it to Houtu.
"Houtu..." Ancestral Witch Dijiang wore a gentle expression, as though looking at an utterly cherished younger sister. "This strange beast seems very docile... It must be an obedient and lovable little fellow."
"You Goddesses should like it very much, shouldn't you?"
"I'll give it to you now. Raise it well, and it will make an excellent mount in the future, I imagine?"
"I..." Houtu opened her mouth wide and repeatedly waved one hand, about to say something.
Yet Dijiang swiftly and decisively continued, "Eh? Why are you waving your hand? Are you saying it's too precious and you don't want it?"
"It's fine, don't worry... We Twelve Ancestral Witches all originated from Pangu. Though not siblings by blood, we are closer than siblings!"
"It's just a strange beast. Accept it without worry!"
"I..." Houtu's eye twitched, then twitched again. Her face twisted, but in the end, she