Before anyone else could move...
An emerald tail shot upward like lightning.
Xuan Long's powerful tail coiled mid air and caught the flying cub with perfect accuracy.
Xiao Yi ended up dangling safely, suspended above the water, blinking in confusion.
The sea remained untouched and everyone exhaled at once.
Su Qinglan immediately swam closer. Xuan Long lowered the cub carefully into her arms.
The moment Xiao Yi touched her chest, she grabbed him firmly.
"You naughty little tiger!" she scolded.
Smack!
She spanked his tiny bottom lightly.
"I clearly told you to stay in the cave! Why did you follow Mommy?"
Xiao Yi froze for a second. Then his little face crumpled like a paper ball.
"Awwoooo…" he cried pitifully, stretching his paws toward Hu Yan.
Hu Yan's heart instantly softened.
"My cub," he said helplessly, reaching forward.
He took Xiao Yi from Su Qinglan's arms, holding him securely against his broad chest.
