127: Chapter 127 Let's have one, lest we anger Xuan Xiao

Xuan Xiao shook his head, walking steadily, "No."

"But we discovered Dinosaur footprints, just don't know if they're from the past or present."

Sang Qing frowned, feeling a bit worried.

She knew there were definitely still Dinosaurs on the plains.

"If you encounter a Dinosaur, just run, don't fight it, understand?"

A Tyrannosaurus Rex is too large; Xuan Xiao and the others are no match for it.

She was even worried they might not be able to outrun a Dinosaur.

"Alright, I'll remember that," Xuan Xiao replied with a gentle, light laugh.

He would always listen to her words.

Sang Qing reached out to touch his cheek, wearing a thoughtful expression.

"What are you thinking?" Xuan Xiao hadn't spent time alone with her for a long while, let alone had a conversation.

But he harbored no complaints, because he knew his mate's current efforts were all for their future.

A lifetime is still long; they would have plenty of time together.

What he could do was assist her to the greatest extent, easing her burden.

"I was thinking, should we..." Sang Qing hesitated mid-sentence and didn't continue.

"Hmm? What?" Xuan Xiao pulled her body closer, not catching what she said in the latter half.

Sang Qing bit his earlobe, a mischievous thought arising to tease him. She chuckled slyly and whispered in his ear, "I want... to have a cub with you."

Hahaha.

Xuan Xiao's eyes trembled slightly, his whole body tingling as if electrified, his gaze bursting with brilliance like fireworks, clearly overjoyed. The hand holding her thigh tightened.

Had he heard correctly?

What did Qing Qing say?

Seeing his stunned expression, Sang Qing kissed his face, looking at him with amusement. "So?"

Of course, Xuan Xiao had no problem with it.

It was just too surprising; he hadn't expected her to say that so suddenly.

But then he calmed down, suppressing the corners of his lips that wanted to curl up. "No, you just gave birth to a cub not long ago."

Plus, she had many things to handle now and was already very tired. If she were to conceive another cub, it would surely divert more of her energy.

For her, the disadvantages outweighed the benefits.

He didn't agree.

Sang Qing nibbled on the soft flesh of his neck and said nonchalantly, "My body is fine."

"Still no," Xuan Xiao shook his head, earnestly analyzing for her. "Aren't you busy cultivating your Supernatural Ability? What if getting pregnant affects you?"

"That's true," Sang Qing pouted and nodded lightly.

She was deeply moved that Xuan Xiao could consider these things.

But she was also thinking about another issue: there was still a long time before the Catastrophe arrived. If she didn't have a cub now, affected by the Catastrophe, she likely wouldn't have a suitable fertility period for one or two years.

That didn't seem ideal either.

Saying she was in a hurry wasn't quite right; she just felt they should have their own cub.

Having one sooner would be better.

Once they grew up, they could hand matters over to them, and she could travel the world with her mates.

For some reason, ever since learning about Zhou Wanwan's pregnancy today, a thought had lingered in her heart: she really wanted to have a cub.

How strange.

Thinking she was convinced, Xuan Xiao lifted his foot and continued walking.

Actually, he was already very satisfied with how things were.

A while later, as they neared home, Sang Qing swung her feet behind Xuan Xiao's back and spoke up again. "How about we still have one?"

She had just asked the system, and the system said pregnancy wouldn't affect her cultivation of her Supernatural Ability.

Xuan Xiao shook his head expressionlessly. "No. Or we can talk about it again at the start of spring next year."

He stood by his initial decision.

"No?" Sang Qing bit his ear, her eyes flickering with dangerous words. "Are you sure? Then I might just go find Fu Ning or Herman..."

Upon returning home, the house was silent; everyone seemed to be asleep.

Xuan Xiao took Sang Qing upstairs and directly shut her in the room.

Tossing Sang Qing onto the bed, Xuan Xiao pressed down on her without a word, his gaze fierce and urgent. "Say that again. Who do you want to have one with?"

A deep sense of oppression washed over her, and Sang Qing's smile froze.

Heh heh heh, inwardly she was actually feeling quite smug.

She had gotten him hooked after all.

Xuan Xiao stared at her with gloomy eyes, the sound of his teeth grinding exceptionally clear.

Sang Qing smiled charmingly and actively hooked her arms around his neck.

"Of course, with you."

...Another day passed, and Sang Qing invited Zhou Wanwan's family to the manor as guests.

Zhou Wanwan's household didn't have many beasts: three mates and four cubs, similar in number to her own family.

The two older cubs played outside the courtyard with Aqi, while the two younger cubs crawled around the living room with Sang Qing's cubs.

The already lively home was now continuously filled with the sounds of Little Cubs babbling.

Fortunately, no one was annoyed; everyone could accept it.

Because Sang Qing had invited Zhou Wanwan today, she had asked Xuan Xiao and the others to stay home.

At the moment, some were in the kitchen, some were watching the cubs, and some were chatting. The house was unusually bustling.

As for Zhou Wanwan, upon learning that Sang Qing already had five mates so quickly, her eyes widened in astonishment.

"Sis, you're my real sister. How can you handle this?" Zhou Wanwan sat on the sofa, holding Sang Qing's arm, whispering in amazement.

Good heavens, her three mates were enough of a headache. Sang Qing actually had five already.

"..." Sang Qing glanced at the few beasts whose peripheral vision kept fixed on her and secretly shook her head at Zhou Wanwan. "It is a bit much."

Thankfully, she still had some strength to resist, so they didn't dare pester her all day.

Otherwise... she'd probably be on her third pregnancy by now.

"If a few more years pass, won't you have dozens of mates?" Zhou Wanwan clicked her tongue twice, exaggeratingly saying, her tone taking on a different flavor.

After all, she had come from an era of monogamy. Her initial thought was actually to find just one mate. Later, it was Hu Ji who proactively suggested she find another mate, saying that females were delicate and one mate couldn't protect her adequately.

She gradually changed her mindset.

Plus, after accidentally consuming the charm fruit and having relations with Ku Ke and the others, she naturally accepted new mates.

But after all these years, she only had three mates.

However, she wasn't looking down on Sang Qing; rather, she admired her.

Sang Qing had been an adult for less than a year. At this rate, she thought it was quite possible.

Dozens of mates?

Hearing this, Sa Yu who was chatting, Fu Ning who was watching the cubs, and Herman who was helping in the kitchen all simultaneously turned to look at Sang Qing, their gazes dangerous and strange.

Zhou Wanwan suddenly felt the air grow a bit chilly and instinctively rubbed her arms.

Sang Qing smiled and promptly shook her head. "No, I won't form any more Pair Bonds."

These few were enough to keep her busy.

Zhou Wanwan pinched her chin, seemingly not noticing the oddness from Fu Ning and the others. Instead, she spoke to Sang Qing with keen interest. "Why? I think you should have a harem of three thousand beauties. How exciting that would be, truly making your time in this world worthwhile."

That's how it was written in the novels she read: capable women should possess countless handsome men, living carefree and happy lives.

Her sister certainly had the means for it.

Hiss, why was the air getting cold again?

How strange. Could Sister Sang Qing's home's climate control system be malfunctioning?

Sang Qing's eyelid twitched, and she quickly changed the subject. "Alright, let's not talk about this. Let's discuss our future plans."

She still wanted to get a good night's sleep tonight. If Zhou Wanwan kept talking, she'd probably spend the entire next day in bed again.

That was entirely unnecessary.

"Oh, oh!" Zhou Wanwan nodded, carefree.

Sang Qing then told her about the task she was entrusting to her.

"Me, be a teacher?" Zhou Wanwan pointed at herself, looking utterly stunned.

No way? Her... Sang Qing nodded.

That's right. She planned to have Zhou Wanwan be responsible for spreading cultural knowledge.

The development of any civilization is inseparable from writing and heritage.

Since they wanted to develop the Beast World, cultural dissemination was essential.

The era of eating raw meat and drinking blood should be over; they needed to usher in a new era.

The future Beast World would only get better and better.

For the sake of her descendants, she needed to start laying the groundwork now.

"But... I've pretty much forgotten most of what's in my head," Zhou Wanwan scratched her forehead in shame, looking dejected.

What difference was there between her current knowledge level and that of a middle school student?

She might even be worse than a middle schooler.

Her, be a teacher? Ah, better not mislead the younger generation.

"You're the only one here with a foundation," Sang Qing patted her shoulder with a kind smile. "Of course, I'll help you."

The system Mall had plenty of ways to help her acquire knowledge. It was just that only she knew how to impart that knowledge to others.

Apart from her, there was no one else.

Hearing Sang Qing's words, Zhou Wanwan felt somewhat reassured.

"So, you built a school in Beast King City?"

She asked curiously again.

Sang Qing nodded.

"Of course."

"Not just a school, but also a Hospital. But the initial development will definitely be slow. For the next dozen or so years, you'll need to help manage things."

Zhou Wanwan raised an eyebrow and giggled. "Actually... I prefer having things to do."

Rather than being a female responsible only for reproduction.

Since Sang Qing believed in her, she would certainly do her utmost.

Sang Qing shared her future plans with Zhou Wanwan, and the two whispered for a long time, only ending their conversation when Xuan Xiao called them for dinner.

A table was laden with abundant food, and the Little Cubs crawling on the ground had already drooled enough to stretch for two miles just from the smell.

Hearing their 'ah-ah-ah' noises, Sang Qing glanced down but didn't bother to pay them any attention.

Anyway, they couldn't eat it yet, so let them cry.

Fu Ning, who was currently very fond of them, immediately went to prepare their milk.

"Feeding them again? How many times have they eaten today?" Sang Qing frowned, watching Fu Ning skillfully hand out bottles to them, including Zhou Wanwan's cubs, and couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"Not even two full meals. They have good appetites now and eat a lot. Isn't that normal?"

Fu Ning shot her a reproachful look; this Mother was utterly irresponsible.

"You just spoil them," Sang Qing retorted, glaring back at him with equal annoyance.

Lately, the three of them had been gaining weight rapidly, and she could barely lift them anymore.

No wonder they always clung to Fu Ning. Good grief, they'd take anyone who gave them milk as their father.

Sa Yu gently squeezed Sang Qing's hand, amusedly interrupting them. "Here, Qing Qing, have a Gu Gu Beast leg."

In the evening, Sang Qing sat on the rooftop cultivating.

Herman transformed into his Beast Form and curled up beside her, occasionally swaying his fluffy, large tail, looking utterly relaxed.

So comfortable. Lying next to Qing Qing made the air feel fresher.

Beast King City gradually grew quiet. When Sang Qing finished her cultivation, she took Herman downstairs.

The males, having just put the cubs to sleep, were all gathered in her room.

"Tomorrow, Fu Ning and I will go to the Sea Eagle Tribe. You all should carry on with your usual tasks, understand?" Sang Qing sat on the edge of the bed, smiling as she instructed them.

She needed to see Chi Yu before this pregnancy. It had been so long since she'd seen him; he must be very sad.

There might not be time later.

Xuan Xiao frowned, voicing his doubt, "Why can't I accompany you?"

Qing Qing was surely pregnant with Little Cubs now. He didn't trust that careless Fu Ning to take care of her.

"The weather's too hot, so of course we're swimming there," Fu Ning rolled his eyes at him, slinging an arm over his mate's shoulder and occasionally stealing a kiss, his actions slightly lecherous.

Sang Qing pushed him away expressionlessly, wondering how he could be so shameless. "Fu Ning is right."

The reason she was persuaded by Fu Ning to take the water route was precisely because of the weather.

"I could fly you there," Sa Yu pouted, sitting on a chair with his arms crossed, shooting daggers with his eyes at Fu Ning.

His flying speed had increased quite a bit compared to before.

"Enough talk. The priority is for you to break through to Eighth-Rank Warrior as soon as possible," Sang Qing raised her hand, stopping them from continuing.

Xuan Xiao shrugged, his gaze resolute. "I think I can break through soon."

The grasslands were truly an excellent place for training. The increased difficulty of hunting had also enhanced his strength.

Sa Yu nodded in agreement. "Me too."

Then they shifted their gaze to Herman.

"Why look at me? I just broke through to the seventh rank; it won't be that fast!" Herman waved his hands in a panic.

With the divine medicine Qing Qing gave him, breaking through to the seventh rank in such a short time was already remarkable.

As for the eighth rank, he'd probably have to wait until the cold season.

He was training every day.

"You're the weakest male in the household. You'd better work harder and strive to break through to the eighth rank soon," Xuan Xiao looked at him with a complicated expression.

If he reached the ninth rank, he could probably take on a Dinosaur single-handedly.

Herman might not yet realize the severity of the situation, so he needed to be pushed.

"I will," Herman replied. When it came to improving his own combat power, he wouldn't slack off.

His mate's other mates were so powerful; if he were too weak, he'd feel ashamed himself.

"No need to rush too much. Just proceed according to plan," Sang Qing said, a slight smile curling her lips as she looked at the beasts in her household, feeling quite a sense of accomplishment.

The next day.

Just as dawn broke, Sang Qing packed a few clothes, bid farewell to her Little Cubs, and left the city with Fu Ning.

With Fu Ning's merfolk pearl, she wasn't afraid of the water at all, but it still felt magical to open her eyes and swim underwater for the first time.

She didn't even need to exert much effort; she just had to cling to Fu Ning's back as he carried her forward.

Otherwise, at her speed, it would take five days and nights to reach the Sea Eagle Tribe.

After Fu Ning broke through to the eighth rank, his Beast Form became exceptionally robust. Sang Qing Lying down on his back, her frame not even half the width of his.

Especially his thick tail, covered in shimmering scales—just looking at it felt powerful and unparalleled.

This wasn't Sang Qing's first time seeing his Beast Form, so she wasn't too surprised, though she did quite like his colorful tail.

Following the great river forward, they soon entered the sea.

Sang Qing widened her eyes, gazing at the various bizarre creatures on the seabed, her eyes sparkling with amazement.

Fu Ning held her hand as they swam, moving at an incredible speed.

Occasionally, curious sea creatures would swim up to them, only for Fu Ning to swat them away with a flick of his tail.

"!!!" Sang Qing's corners of the mouth twitched.

After swimming for a while, Fu Ning's Tribesmen came into Sang Qing's view.

They looked quite similar to Fu Ning—long hair, human torsos, fish tails—but their builds weren't as large as his.

They naturally recognized Fu Ning, the Merfolk Clan's top warrior, and swam over enthusiastically to greet him.

Then their gazes fell on Sang Qing.

Fu Ning smiled, exchanged a quick greeting, and then swiftly swam away with Sang Qing.

Clutching Fu Ning's shoulder, Sang Qing watched his fish tail churning almost like a propeller and smiled faintly. "Why are you swimming so fast?"

Fu Ning pulled her from his back to his chest, kissed her cheek, and declared proudly, "Because I want to."

He just didn't want them getting any ideas about his mate.

Though, not all Merfolk were as bold as him, daring to form a Pair Bonding with a land female.

"Fu Ning~ Fu Ning! Slow down, wait for me!"

A frantic call suddenly came from behind. Sang Qing and Fu Ning turned simultaneously.

"Fu Yu?" Sang Qing looked at the newcomer and smiled at him.

"What are you doing here?" Fu Ning tucked Sang Qing into his embrace, his face darkening as he spoke.

"Patrolling the territory. I just happened to see you," Fu Yu completely ignored his attitude, having long grown accustomed to his foul temper. "Where are you taking Sang Qing?"

"To the Sea Eagle Tribe," Fu Ning's expression softened slightly.

"Oh, I thought you were going to the Underwater Palace," Fu Yu swam to catch up with Fu Ning, complaining as he did so. "Can't you swim slower? I can't keep up."

Brat. Think being eighth rank makes you so great?

"We're in a hurry," Fu Ning said, though he did slow down a bit.

"Alright, alright. Since you're in a hurry, I won't keep you," Fu Yu waved a hand, his gaze settling on his younger brother's now much calmer face. "But still, thank you. My and Kui Wu's cub is about to be born. I'll bring him to Beast King City to see you after the birth."

The Merfolk Clan's salt crystal trade had now extended to Beast King City, but Fu Yu had stopped handling transactions because his mate was pregnant.

But he knew about it and had visited Beast King City a few times.

His mate really liked Beast King City and even said she wanted to live there in the future.

Fu Ning's mouth twisted into a smirk, and he shook his head smugly. "No need to thank me."

Fu Yu couldn't be bothered with his proud, fussy attitude—it was like dealing with a cub looking for trouble.

"I'm off!" He'd rather go back and happily keep his mate company.

Fu Ning watched him swim a distance away before turning and continuing forward.

They reached the Sea Eagle Tribe in less than half the time Sang Qing had expected—just a few hours, not even half a day.

Emerging onto the beach, Sang Qing looked at the familiar surroundings and shook the water droplets from her hair.

The weather was hot, so there was no need to dry her hair.

Fu Ning wrapped an arm around his mate's waist and boasted, "See, Qing Qing? I told you coming by sea would be faster."

"Yes, yes, yes," Sang Qing smiled, Hook his palm, and started walking up the beach.

Chi Yu was utterly surprised by Sang Qing's sudden appearance, deeply moved and somewhat incredible.

He spun Sang Qing around and around, none of his usual steadiness in sight.

"Ahhh, Qing Qing, am I seeing things?"

It was like a dream. Just last night, he was wondering when Qing Qing might have time to visit him.

And then... and then... it was truly Incredible.

Sang Qing was getting dizzy from all the spinning and quickly wrapped her arms around his neck. "Alright, alright, stop spinning."

She was so dizzy.

Meanwhile, Fu Ning looked on with a panicked expression, his voice sharp. "Chi Yu, be careful, will you? Qing Qing has Little Cubs in her belly."

What?

Chi Yu immediately set Sang Qing down and looked nervously at her stomach.