The Nine-tailed Fox watches the Dragon leave

tw: graphic descriptions of physical assault and injury

Wu Yun's first instinct is to cover his ears, but he realizes the futility of that as soon as the expressions of shock in the faces of everyone in the crowd turn to fear and disgust.

The girl in Xin Liqin's arms, however, claps her hands giddily while babbling, "Pretty! Pretty!"

She stretches out her arm to touch Wu Yun's ear, but before her stubby fingers reach the silky fur, a woman jumps out from the crowd and rips her away from Xin Liqin's arms.

 "A-Mi! Stop, it's dangerous!" The girl's mother glares at Wu Yun and hides the little girl's head against her chest.

"Someone seize him, he's a monster!" Fu Wang shouts, pointing at Wu Yun.

"Wait, I--" Wu Yun starts, holding up his hands.

Before he can get another word out, a vicious punch strikes him the mouth.