By the time the golden ball landed securely in Huo Yuhao's hand, the captain of Di'ao Academy and Ma Rulong had both secured theirs. The last golden ball fell out of thin air, and Xu Jiujiu reached out to catch it.
Yet Xu Jiujiu's gaze wasn't on the ball in her hand. Instead, she stared unblinkingly at Xiao Han, who was licking a little paw on Huo Yuhao's shoulder.
"So cute!"
Round and fluffy, with two adorable little ears sticking up and wary little eyes watching everything nearby. Not only Xu Jiujiu, but Ning Tian, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, and Jiang Nannan beside her were instantly won over.
"Could you let me pet it?" Xu Jiujiu asked Huo Yuhao expectantly.
"Huh?" Huo Yuhao scratched his head, his face reddening. "Well, that wouldn't be appropriate, would it? I'm still an innocent cucumber boy."
"Ahem, ahem, ahem..."
A string of coughs erupted around them. Standing directly in front of them, Xu Jiawei looked at Huo Yuhao, unsure whether to laugh or cry. A trace of helplessness crossed his previously unruffled face.
Who the hell said anything about touching you? My precious little sister wanted to pet that little white fox!
Besides, I've heard of an innocent maiden, but what the hell is an innocent cucumber boy? Don't make up nonexistent expressions and throw them around!
At Huo Yuhao's words, Xu Jiujiu flushed scarlet with embarrassment and stamped her feet repeatedly. Her girlish manner left the male students from several academies staring.
Ning Tian stepped forward and gently stroked Xiao Han's head. Sharing a mental connection with Huo Yuhao, the Fire Spirit Xiao Han knew that Ning Tian was a friend of Xiao Han's master and offered no resistance, obediently rubbing against Ning Tian's hand instead. Xiao Xiao and the other girls immediately