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After a moment,
The bear was dragged out of the cave and met by a crowd of onlookers.
Faced with a group of terrifying bipedal creatures, it curled its knees into a large "ball," its eyes looking "simple," as it tried to appear more docile and harmless, more pitiful to everyone, with a look of begging.
When it was still a little cub, its mother had taught it that in case it was caught by the dreadful bipedal beasts, doing so might spare it from being slaughtered.
"Aunt Lilong, look how plump and round it is," Wang Ying Xuan said, swallowing, her eyes shining as she looked at the bear, "its meat must be fatty and tender, perfect for teppanyaki. I've just learned a few tricks from the imperial chef and snagged a bunch of spices. Let me give it a try."
Lately, her days in the Imperial Palace had been extremely comfortable and leisurely, with plenty of delicious food and drink, and she had even developed a bit of baby fat on her pretty face.
