Mo Yan seemed not to have seen them, as she stroked the heads of the beasts and said softly, "Stand still for Officer and Uncle Yang to touch you, but don't you run away again."
Her words sounded like she was cajoling little children, yet the four beasts squinted their eyes, greatly enjoying the touch. Although they disdained being touched by anyone other than Mo Yan, to prove their innocence and to allow Mo Yan to rightfully avenge those six scoundrels, they were willing to make this temporary sacrifice.
Encouraged by Mo Yan, several people tentatively placed their hands on the beasts, only to unexpectedly find that their fur appeared rough but felt incredibly smooth to the touch, as if they were caressing the softest silk brocade. Instantly, they understood why Mo Yan had asked them to do so.