ROAR!
A roar filled with aggrieved fury tore through the air as the two Green Flame Cubs, their eyes burning with unrestrained anger, emerged from the safety of Xiao Ming's cloak.
They dropped to the ground with a growl, their sharp teeth bared in a fierce snarl directed straight at Yu Jingtian, whose cold smile only deepened.
"So it begins…" Xiao Ming thought with an internal sigh. "These little troublemakers have finally put me in a difficult spot."
Quickly shifting his focus to the situation, Xiao Ming concocted a quick excuse, hoping to defuse the tension before things escalated further.
"Friend," he began, forcing a smile as he spoke, "these little pets of mine have quite the temperament. They're especially feisty with visitors—especially those who appear so imposing, like yourself, haha!" His laugh rang hollow as he waved his hand to call the cubs back, urging them to retreat.