Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Familiar Aura

Thump. Thump.

"Yep, nothing dangerous here," he said, completely unbothered by the chaos he'd just caused. His tone was far too casual for someone who had just treated her like a toy.

Su Jiyai swore she saw stars floating in her vision. "Can you please—just put me down!" she thought, her fur puffing up with frustration.

But Chuan Wang gave her one last, not-so-gentle shake.

"Just one more for safety," he said with a grin.

As he shook her again, Su Jiyai's paw finally slapped him squarely in the face, not out of malice but sheer disorientation.

"Oof!" Chuan Wang stumbled back, blinking in surprise.

"Meow!" Su Jiyai huffed, her paw still stuck in midair. It was clear that she hadn't meant to smack him, but the look of confusion on his face was too priceless.

Chuan Wang laughed, rubbing his cheek. "Okay, okay, you've got claws. No need to prove it!"