Chapter 973: Jealousy

Upon hearing Ye Leng'an's teasing remarks, Huangfu Ruiling maintained a composed expression. "Since it's just a small creature, it should exhibit the self-awareness typical of such creatures."

During the conversation, he reached out and promptly closed the box containing the Frost Jade Toad.

"Ling, what are you doing?" Ye Leng'an exclaimed in surprise. "Why did you close the box? I haven't finished looking at it!"

As she spoke, she reached out to open the box, wanting to take another look.

Before her hand could reach the box, Huangfu Ruiling grasped it firmly. "As I mentioned earlier, you've spent enough time observing this thing. Besides, it's now yours. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future; there's no need to fixate on it now."

Without waiting for her reaction, he immediately summoned a disciple to return the box to her room.