Little Jiu's room.
Zhu Zhuqing lay on Little Jiu's bed, her brows tightly furrowed. She was still trapped in a nightmare, her beautiful face creased with distress as she repeatedly called Little Jiu's name.
"I'm here!"
Little Jiu stayed by Zhu Zhuqing's side tenderly. He recalled how they had fought for their lives together at sea and resolved to take good care of this Big Cat!
Only by hugging Little Jiu's arm and curling up could Zhu Zhuqing feel a little safer. Like a cat, she rubbed her head against his arm.
Several hours later, Zhu Zhuqing slowly woke up. She found herself in an unfamiliar place, her hands still wrapped around a stranger's arm. Her face changed drastically, and she suddenly clawed at him.
Little Jiu watched the Big Cat who had been languid just a second ago instantly turn hostile, pretending she was a tiger. He could not help but stare in astonishment. That change of face had been way too fast.
"I saved you, you know. You're too heartless!"
Little Jiu flashed backward. Zhu Zhuqing's face turned livid with anger. She checked her clothes and found them perfectly intact, finally letting out a quiet breath of relief before snapping, "I told you to stay away from me!"
"Just now, you were hugging my arm and saying, 'Ninth Brother, don't go.' My name is Jiuge—Jiu as in everlasting, Ge as in song! Aren't you setting me up?"
Little Jiu wore an innocent expression. He found the sight of his Big Cat with her fur standing on end rather pleasing to the eye!
"I'll kill you!" Zhu Zhuqing flew into a rage. After activating Martial Soul Possession, she chased after Little Jiu and clawed at him. Little Jiu dodged while joking with her, then quickly ran downstairs from the