Su Miao's mind completely crashed at that moment.
Dao Companion?
Whose Dao Companion was whose?
Since when?
How did she not know?!
She lowered her head and glared at the person in her arms. Zhunti was looking up at her calmly, the light of the Night-Shining Pearl reflected in his amber eyes. The red at the corner of his eye was as bewitching as a blooming Shore Flower. His lips curled slightly, carrying the sly satisfaction of getting his way.
The young master's smile froze on his face, the curve of his mouth stiffening into an awkward twist.
His gaze swept back and forth between Su Miao and Zhunti several times, hesitation flashing in his eyes as he weighed whether to continue.
The four or five attendants behind him were still all broad-shouldered and fierce-looking, yet their eyes were filled with flattery and empty bravado.
The young master thought of his old man, who was now a peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal, only a step away from becoming a Quasi-Saint. His confidence immediately surged.
He stepped forward and frivolously reached out to grab Zhunti's wrist.
"So what if you're Dao Companions? I've seen plenty of Dao Companions. In the end, don't they all play around separately?"
"Miss, rest assured. I'm only inviting you for a drink. There's no need to—"
Before he could finish, Zhunti shrank into Su Miao's arms like a frightened rabbit.
The entire movement was smooth and seamless.
Pressing himself against Su Miao, he wrapped both arms around her waist and buried his face in the hollow of her neck. He curled up tightly like a pitiful little rabbit that had been pursued by an enemy and finally made it back to its own nest.
"Young master, I'm so scared~"
His voice was soft and coquettish, the