It glared at Lin Xuan again, a low growl rumbling in its throat as it seemed to gather its strength for another attack.
"Oh? Still not giving in?"
Seeing its expression, Lin Xuan found it even more amusing.
He said nothing more and sent another wisp of Innate True Qi into its body, just as before, making another circuit through it.
The familiar yet awful sensation came over the Lightning Ferret again. Its body went limp, and the ferocity in its eyes was once more replaced by pain and fear.
This went on three or four times.
Each time, the Lightning Ferret tried to fight back, but each time, that aura—which made it tremble from the depths of its soul—tormented it until it was practically in ecstasy and agony at once.
At last, when Lin Xuan withdrew his True Qi for the fourth time, the fearless little creature had completely wilted.
It no longer dared bare its teeth at Lin Xuan. Its glossy black eyes were filled with awe and submission.
Carefully, it rubbed its little head against Lin Xuan's finger, letting out several ingratiating squeaks.
It finally understood that this seemingly harmless man was someone it absolutely, positively could not afford to provoke.
"That's more like it."
Lin Xuan released it and let it rest in his palm.
The Lightning Ferret obediently curled up in his hand, not daring to move. It was a world apart from the ferocious little menace it had been moments ago.
Lin Xuan gently stroked its sleek fur, pondering:
This must be Zhong Ling's Lightning Ferret. I wonder why it isn't with Zhong Ling. Instead, it's wandering around the mountain alone, biting everyone it sees.
He placed the Lightning Ferret on his shoulder, and the little creature promptly curled up there.
It wrapped its