The escort agency suddenly became lively.
Using Su Mo's return as an excuse, the escort masters stopped practicing and gathered in groups to chat enthusiastically.
However, the conversation mostly revolved around the White Tiger.
"How much do you think it can eat in one sitting?"
"At least several people."
"It's not like the little girl, it certainly doesn't eat people... but it might eat two cows, right?"
"Probably can't eat that much, but one would be about right."
"Does the little girl eat people?"
"Rumors say so, but I've never seen it."
The White Tiger was fierce, even when lying there dozing, it naturally exuded an aura of grandeur.
Despite the discussions, none of the escort masters dared to approach closely.
Instead, a few children from the escort agency gathered together with a hint of eager anticipation.
Most of these children originally came from Hu Sandao's mountain stronghold.
Their presence brought joy to Zhaodi's heart.
Sometimes they formed a group, a bunch of children causing mischief everywhere.
Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, but only fear their parents.
Once out of adult sight, a few unruly kids dashed towards the White Tiger.
Intending to play nicely with this big cat.
Although the escort masters were quick in their discussions, they acted swiftly to stop these children.
Pulled them into a corner and gave them a lecture.
Unexpectedly, there was still a little one that slipped through the net.
A little fellow of just over three years, wearing crotchless pants, waddled away, somehow overcoming all obstacles to stand before the White Tiger.
By the time the adults noticed, he was already reaching out to touch the White Tiger's paw.
While reaching out, he muttered in a baby voice:
"Kitty paw..."
Upon touching the paw, he seemed to find it soft and comfortable, showing a satisfied expression.
When the adults in the escort agency saw this scene, they nearly went ballistic.
"Oh dear, how did that child get over there..."
"Whose child is this? Where are the parents?"
"Hurry and get him back!"
"Quick, call the Chief!"
But at this moment, even calling Buddha was too late.
The White Tiger, with closed eyes, was dozing, suddenly felt something small wriggling in front of it and couldn't help opening its eyes.
"Hey! Big cat!"
The child didn't feel scared upon seeing this, happily reached out with a small hand and even tried to butt the White Tiger's paw with his head.
The White Tiger's eyes carried some confusion.
It immediately leaned its big head over to take a closer look.
"Big white cat!!"
The child became even more delighted upon seeing this, reaching out to touch the White Tiger's head.
Just as it was about to touch, a small hand suddenly reached out beside him to stop him.
The White Tiger glanced sideways at the newcomer, feeling a bit disinterested.
Mostly because there wasn't a single edible one here...
It then gave a big yawn.
Seeing the beast open its mouth, everyone was scared out of their wits.
"Oh no, it's about to eat someone!"
"Has the Chief been called?"
"There's no time, hurry and save him!"
"Zhaodi, come back quickly."
Several others planned to rush forward to rescue.
The one who stopped the child from touching the White Tiger was Zhaodi.
For a moment, she was at a loss; her heart was filled with fear due to her past experience.
The village was slaughtered overnight, leaving only herself.
Thus, whether towards fierce tigers or humans, she always held awe and vigilance.
Because of this, she was more afraid of the fierce tiger than other children.
Watching the White Tiger lean forward, she subconsciously rushed to the front, realizing only after that the White Tiger had opened its bloody mouth to eat human.
She knew no martial arts and had no other skills, so she could only turn her back to the White Tiger, holding the child tightly in her arms.
This approach was actually useless.
If the White Tiger truly intended to eat human, wrapping it with its big tongue would mean the tighter she held him, the less chance of survival the child had.
But Zhaodi was too young, and in a moment of crisis, could only think of such a method.
She hadn't enough judgment to push the child in her arms away from danger.
Her mind only thought at least she could block some, even if trembling with fear and panic, she stubbornly refused to leave.
Fortunately, this White Tiger was only yawning and didn't intend to eat human.
After a while, the expected pain didn't come, leaving Zhaodi bewildered as she turned back.
And saw the White Tiger licking its paws and washing its face, looking adorably clumsy, seemingly truly a giant big white cat.
Seeing this, Zhaodi couldn't help but want to laugh.
"Hahahahaha."
Then she heard someone truly laughing out loud.
Following the sound, she saw Su Mo, Yang Xiaoyun, and Wei Ziyi standing quietly among the crowd.
She blinked, a bit at a loss, then before she knew it, Su Mo had already crossed the crowd to their side.
Reaching out and picking up the two children on the ground:
"Don't be afraid, our family-raised White Tiger doesn't eat humans."
"Hmm..."
Zhaodi nodded carefully.
The child in her arms started to reach out, eager to touch the 'big cat'.
Seeing this, Su Mo simply placed them on the tiger's back.
The younger one immediately felt deeply satisfied, clinging to the White Tiger's furry back rubbing against it, feeling extremely comfortable.
Zhaodi, however, was a bit worried.
"Don't be afraid, you can touch it."
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