In its simple logic of thinking, a vague connection gradually formed: it seemed that as long as it bared its teeth and launched an attack at this powerful being before it, it would immediately get beaten up, even lose parts of its body, losing the hard-earned 'food' and strength.
But as long as it showed submission, begging and obedience, it could often receive feeding and thereby increase its strength. It seemed that if it wanted to gain more 'food' and continue growing, it just had to maintain obedience and refrain from attacking? Attacking equals loss, obedience possibly equals rewards.
Finally, when it was placed back on the ground for the eighth time, Black Claw landed on all fours. Instead of immediately charging as before, it hesitated for a moment, then tried hard to imitate the friendly gestures of dogs in its memory, cautiously wagging its tail composed of black liquid towards Xiao Jie and lowered its head, emitting a slight, ingratiating "woo-woo" sound, as if bowing.
