The demi-divine beast's heart became frantic, and a myriad of words stuck in its throat. It glanced at Gu Zhiqiu inadvertently before it grasped him with a paw and threw him in front of Jiujiu.

"Deal with him as you see fit."

Gu Zhiqiu, who had been conserving his energy and prepared for a discreet escape, turned ashen-faced the moment he was tossed in front of Jiujiu.

With a flash of white light, Jiujiu transformed into her human form. She held ...