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Chapter 63
"Mm, our Zhi Yao is really amazing," Pei Chiyao said as he affectionately ruffled Zhi Yao's head.
Zhi Yao proudly raised her head, "If my mother could see me now, she would be so proud of me too!"
Until she was taken away, her mother had never seen her in human form.
Thinking of this, Zhi Yao became a little sad.
Pei Chiyao watched as Zhi Yao, who had been smiling like a blossoming flower just moments ago, suddenly became gloomy and melancholic.
The little fox was like a child, her mood changing as quickly as the wind and rain.
"What's wrong?" he asked gently, not seeming impatient.
Zhi Yao shook her head, "Nothing."
Zhi Yao had thought about asking Pei Chiyao for help finding her mother, but... she couldn't sense her mother's presence at all.
Moreover, her mother hated humans the most. If Pei Chiyao really did send people to search for her, her mother would surely run and hide as soon as she saw them.
After thinking it over, the little fox decided not to tell Pei Chiyao about this matter.
Zhi Yao had something on her mind.
That was Pei Chiyao's first reaction.
He narrowed his eyes, not knowing why, but he felt a sense of displeasure rising within him.
Just thinking that Zhi Yao was hiding something from him made him increasingly displeased. But he would not force her to tell him either.
Forget it, when she wanted to say it, she would.
Pei Chiyao lowered his gaze, looking at the small curled-up figure in his arms, and his heart softened once more.
"Come, let's go pick someone for you."
Zhi Yao was scooped up in his arms, a posture that made her a little uncomfortable. She ended up hugging Pei Chiyao's neck tightly and sitting comfortably in the crook of his arm.
"Pick someone? For what?"
Before she could finish asking, she suddenly saw Pei Chiyao carrying her down from the second floor.
Zhi Yao: "!!!"
Although the VIP room upstairs provided a clearer view, coming down to the ground level made the atmosphere even more intense.
Especially with the fights continuing on the ring, the sounds of fists pounding against flesh made Zhi Yao's heart race with fear.
Zhi Yao clung tightly to Pei Chiyao, her slender legs wrapping around his waist uncontrollably.
Pei Chiyao clicked his tongue lightly and patted Zhi Yao's bottom, "Don't move around so much."
Zhi Yao let out a soft whimper, her tail nearly poking out from her dress.
Pouting, she buried her face in the crook of Pei Chiyao's neck, clinging to him like a lifeline.
"Delicate little thing," Pei Chiyao said, his voice slightly cool.
It wasn't until the noisy sounds of fighting faded from her ears that Zhi Yao timidly raised her head.
As she looked around, Zhi Yao realized... Pei Chiyao had brought her backstage!
Zhi Yao caught sight of a fighter with a bruised and swollen face!
She recognized this fighter - it was the same person from the previous match!
Startled, she unconsciously tightened her legs around Pei Chiyao, seeking safety and security from his presence.
Pei Chiyao: "..."
Zhi Yao was practically clinging to him so tightly that he could barely breathe. But that wasn't even the main issue. The little girl's slender, soft body pressed against him like tender tofu, causing Pei Chiyao to feel somewhat stifled.
Zhi Yao soon noticed those inappropriate gazes upon her. Today, she wore a simple dress that barely reached her knees. In this position, the dress rode up even higher, exposing her long, slender, fair legs.
She disliked those lecherous stares focused on her body.
Pei Chiyao noticed too, of course.
But with just a single glance from him, those men immediately lowered their heads, no longer daring to look at Zhi Yao.
Without a word from Pei Chiyao, the owner of this fight club quickly hurried out upon hearing the commotion, saying, "Ares, you're here."
He glared fiercely at those fighters, "You blind fools, do you have no shame leering at Ares like that?"
Ares?
Upon hearing that name, those men were instantly shocked, their expressions one of utter disbelief.
Ares?? This tall, imposing man was the legendary Ares who had once shaken the entire boxing world?!
This was the first time Zhi Yao had heard that name. "Eh... What is that?"
She looked completely confused.
Confirming with his gaze that this was indeed an ignorant little fox unfamiliar with foreign languages, Pei Chiyao set Zhi Yao down and smoothed her slightly disheveled hair. "The bodyguards I asked you about before, have you chosen any yet?"
The owner was extremely deferential towards Pei Chiyao, "I've already selected them, just waiting for you to make the final choice."
The owner led them to a private room.
Soon, the sound of footsteps approached from outside the door.
Curious, Zhi Yao craned her neck to look. The door opened, revealing several muscular women, each with extremely well-developed physiques.
The owner enthusiastically introduced them, "These are the most outstanding female fighters here, capable of taking down over a dozen men effortlessly."
Pei Chiyao glanced at them briefly before shifting his gaze to Zhi Yao, "Zhi Yao, you choose."
Zhi Yao looked utterly bewildered, "Huh? Choose what?"
Her eyes were fixated on their bulging muscles in astonishment.
This... This is too much!
"From now on, they will be your bodyguards."
Bodyguards?
Zhi Yao blinked, "I... I don't need bodyguards. Isn't it enough for you to protect me?"
Pei Chiyao chuckled lightly, pleased with her response, "I will protect you, but I may still have moments of negligence. I can't keep you confined by my side at all times, can I?"
He disliked the idea of other men being around Zhi Yao, which is why he thought of this solution.
These female boxers were all selected from life-and-death arenas, their capabilities no less than male bodyguards.
Moreover, having women accompany Zhi Yao would be more convenient in many situations.
Pei Chiyao's considerations were indeed quite thoughtful.
Hearing this, Zhi Yao began to understand.
She curiously walked up to the tall, muscular woman and couldn't help exclaiming, "Sister, you're so amazing and beautiful! Can... Can I touch your muscles?"
The little fox was truly envious.
Caught off guard, the woman hadn't expected Zhi Yao to compliment her beauty.
In that moment, she took a liking to this exquisitely beautiful young lady.
"Go ahead," she replied.
As soon as Zhi Yao touched those firm muscles, she couldn't help but remark, "So hard! Just like Pei Chiyao's, no, even harder than Pei Chiyao's..."
Pei Chiyao: "..."
He couldn't help but cough lightly, "That's enough touching. Come back here."
Zhi Yao reluctantly withdrew her hand, "Pei Chiyao, I think all these sisters are really nice and beautiful. Can we have them all?"
She adored beautiful women, especially strong, beautiful ones like these.
All four of them?
Pei Chiyao raised his brow slightly, "If you like them, then sure."
Hearing this, the owner's heart bloomed with joy - it was going to be a very lucrative day indeed!