140: Chapter 140 The Morning Farce, Taking Xiao Wu Away

The voice sounded like Fu Ning's.

Sang Qing sat up abruptly.

Ignoring her sore and weak body, she hurriedly threw on some clothes and ran to the room next door.

When she arrived, Sa Yu was standing at the door with a look of shock on his face.

"What happened?" Sang Qing felt a surge of panic and quickly pushed past him into the room.

"Ah, Qing Qing, help me!" Fu Ning was lying on the bed, his face flushed red as he struggled with difficulty. Upon seeing Sang Qing, he immediately called out for help.

Sang Qing looked closely and saw that his entire body was tightly bound by vines, wrapping him up like a silkworm cocoon, with only his head exposed.

The entire room was also covered in green leaves, with vines crawling over all four walls, making one feel as if they were in the middle of a forest.

Fu Ning lay in the center, looking like a weak and helpless sacrificial offering about to be swallowed by the vines.

"..."

Sang Qing was also stunned. What was going on?

"Qing Qing, save me quickly." Fu Ning had been dumbfounded the moment he opened his eyes this morning.

He had absolutely no idea what had happened.

"Waa waa waa—" Just then, three tragic and loud cries rang out in the room.

Sang Qing snapped out of her daze and quickly activated her Supernatural Ability to first unbind Fu Ning.

Needless to say, this masterpiece was definitely the work of those three little ones.

As for why, she didn't know.

Fu Ning struggled out of the vines with a distorted expression, his body covered in red marks from being bound.

Sa Yu hurried to the cradle to comfort the Little Cubs.

But his comforting was completely useless; instead, they cried even harder.

Hearing the sound, Sang Qing knew they were hungry.

But she was truly sorry; she couldn't nurse them right now.

It was all that dog Herman's fault for going too far last night... Herman had also finished dressing and entered the room. When he saw the room full of vines, his expression was identical to Sa Yu's.

He wondered if he had walked into the wrong room.

But hearing the Little Cubs' crying, he didn't have time to think further and hurried forward.

Realizing this was the work of the three of them, Fu Ning felt both angry and amused. He quickly prepared some formula for them, but they wouldn't drink it at all.

They cried, crying with all their might.

Their howling with unstoppable tears made Sang Qing feel like her ears were going deaf.

After shooting a glare at Herman, Sang Qing picked up a cub and began to coax them gently.

Fu Ning and Sa Yu both rubbed their noses guiltily, not daring to blame Herman.

After all, they had done the same thing before, but Herman really should have had some restraint. Qing Qing was still nursing; he didn't have to snatch all of the cubs' rations, did he?

Herman didn't feel guilty, but facing his own cubs' bean-sized tears, he did feel a slight bit of remorse.

But only a little bit.

After finally coaxing them to finish their milk, Sang Qing felt like she was about to collapse, her whole body drenched in sweat.

Looking at the room full of vines again, she felt even more exhausted.

How old were they? To be able to control and propagate so many vines... it was incredible.

But this kind of thing hadn't happened before.

Could it be because today was their first day in separate rooms?

That was a possibility.

The possessiveness these three cubs had for Sang Qing could only be said to rival that of Xuan Xiao and Fu Ning.

As expected of her own cubs, their personalities were mostly inherited.

Temporarily moving the three cubs downstairs to be watched by Sa Yu, Herman began to clear the vines in the room.

Meanwhile, Fu Ning pitifully hugged Sang Qing back to their room to vent his grievances.

He wondered why breathing had become difficult while he was sleeping; it turned out to be the work of these three little rascals. They almost sent him to see the beast god.

He was practically traumatized.

He wouldn't dare sleep with them alone in the future; what if he woke up and couldn't see his mate anymore?

Fu Ning was truly frightened, resulting in Sang Qing not only losing sleep but also having to comfort him.

Except the atmosphere changed as she comforted him. By the time Sang Qing got out of bed again, it was past noon.

She knew it.

Sang Qing punched Fu Ning's chest and pushed him off her, feeling slightly annoyed.

Fu Ning caught her hand and kissed it, looking at her with a beaming smile, any trace of gloom long gone from his face.

However... Fu Ning pricked up his ears, listening to the voices coming from outside. While helping his mate get dressed, he muttered in confusion, "Why do I hear my Mother's voice?"

It was so cold; his Mother wouldn't normally go out.

Sang Qing heard it too. Although she had only met the Mermaid Clan Queen once, she still remembered her voice.

If she wasn't mistaken, it seemed to be her.

Kicking the beast who was still nibbling on her, Sang Qing's expression changed. "Believe it or not, I'll make you sleep on the floor tonight."

Among her mates, Fu Ning was the most enthusiastic about intimacy, never missing an opportunity. Moreover, a beastman's stamina was not to be underestimated; she had to mentally prepare herself whenever it was his turn to sleep with her.

She had rested enough after giving birth and only began resuming intimacy with her mates last night. But thinking about it being Fu Ning tonight, she just wanted to rest alone.

Fu Ning whined and grumbled, letting go with a look of unsatisfied desire.

Sang Qing almost thought the beast who had just been intimate with her wasn't him.

Stop pretending.

After washing up, Sang Qing went downstairs.

The living room was incredibly lively right now.

She hadn't heard wrong; it was indeed the Mermaid Clan Queen.

This was quite a surprise to her.

"Ah, she smiled at me! She smiled!" Bo Li Ya was holding the incredibly adorable cub in her arms, feeling that even if her heart were made of stone, it would have melted.

Too cute. She had truly never seen such an adorable cub.

Even Fu Ning hadn't been this cute when he was born.

And this cub's hair was exactly like hers. Oh, her grandmotherly heart was simply losing itself over her.

Bo Li Ya's usually composed face was practically blooming with smiles.

"Mother!" Fu Ning followed down from upstairs. When he saw Bo Li Ya, a bright smile appeared on his face.

Only... Bo Li Ya seemed as if she didn't hear her own cub calling her, her heart entirely focused on Sang Miao.

"Mother!" Fu Ning stomped his foot in frustration.

Why was everyone like this? His brother was like this when he saw Little Five, and now his Mother was too.

They were being too much.

"I hear you, I hear you. Keep it down, don't scare Little Five, okay?" Bo Li Ya finally replied without even looking up, carrying the wide-eyed cub to the side.

This was blatant disdain.

Fu Ning was annoyed and ruffled his hair.

After glancing at them, Sang Qing sat down and began to eat.

Little Five let out a dainty yawn in Bo Li Ya's arms, slowly closed her eyes, and fell asleep with a smile on her lips.

Bo Li Ya's heart felt as soft as spring water. She reached out to gently stroke the cub's soft, thick hair, unable to bring herself to put her down.

She would just keep holding her.

Bo Li Ya looked up at her depressed, foolish cub and complained, "Sang Qing gave birth, why didn't you come to notify me? You really aren't sensible at all."

If she had seen Little Five earlier, she could have been happy for a few more days.

Fu Ning took a bite of bread. "It's cold!"

The water was cold, and he didn't want to go into the river. He also wanted to stay by Qing Qing and the cubs every day, so... he forgot about it.

Bo Li Ya immediately shot him an annoyed look, wanting to scold him loudly but afraid of waking the little darling in her arms.

"Useless."

He would be afraid of the cold?

Bo Li Ya sat down holding Little Five and looked at the other two cubs Sang Qing had birthed. Honestly, she liked them all.

It would be even better if they were all Fu Ning's cubs.

Fortunately, Herman didn't know her inner thoughts, or he definitely wouldn't have let her through the door.

Noticing something seemed missing in the room, Sang Qing turned to Herman. "Where are Little Ling and the others?"

Where were her other three cubs?

No wonder no cubs were clinging to her legs while she ate; three of the little guys were missing.

Herman shifted his gaze from the cubs to her and spoke gently, "Sa Yu and Xuan Xiao took them out to play."

"Oh." That made sense.

Sang Qing nodded and continued eating.

"Mother, how do you have time to come to Beast King City today?" Fu Ning sat beside Sang Qing and started chatting with his smiling Mother.

"Your brother came back and told me. He said Sang Qing gave birth to an extremely adorable cub, so I thought I'd come take a look." Bo Li Ya gently patted the cub in her arms, her gaze warm and her voice very soft.

She was indeed very cute. At first glance, even without an introduction, she knew this was her cub's descendant.

She truly combined all the best features of Fu Ning and Sang Qing. Though only a few days old, she already displayed extraordinary beauty.

Especially when she smiled, no one could resist her charm.

Seeing this cub made her very happy.

At least it proved that Fu Ning had a place in Sang Qing's heart.

"You didn't go see Brother?" Fu Ning asked with his mouth full, swallowing his food.

His brother's mate had also given birth to a very cute cub, though compared to his own cub, it was still a bit lacking.

But it was good.

In the future, his brother's cub could take care of his cub, just as his brother had taken care of him.

Very nice.

"Your brother followed me here." If not for Fu Yu, how would she know where he lived?

What a heartless, stupid cub.

Bo Li Ya responded to him while lost in thought.

"Then where is he?" Fu Ning hadn't seen him either.

"He left." Bo Li Ya had been here for a while. Fu Yu had things to do at home, so he left first.

She wasn't someone who didn't know the way; she knew how to get back.

After eating, Sang Qing sat on the sofa to rest.

Bo Li Ya looked at the cub and then at her, a ripple of emotion appearing in her lake-green eyes.

"Sang Qing, I want to discuss something with you."

"Hmm? Go ahead?" Sang Qing patted her stomach and picked up a cub to play with in her arms.

Mmm, the cubs really did feel nice to hold.

Bo Li Ya had a faint smile, but a hint of majesty surrounded her. "Once Little Five can transform, I want to take her back to the Underwater Palace."

Hearing this, Sang Qing immediately shook her head.

That won't do. This is her cub.

"How many shell crystals will it take for you to agree?" Bo Li Ya was silent for a moment before saying this.

This... she understood her too well.

"It's not a matter of shell crystals." After all, it was her biological cub; she couldn't bear to let her leave, and besides, Fu Ning wouldn't agree either.

Sang Qing still refused.

"How about ten thousand shell crystals?" Bo Li Ya made a grand offer, looking very certain.

Ten thousand? Sang Qing's heart rate spiked.

That would be a hundred thousand points.

She looked at Fu Ning and whispered, "Your family has that many shell crystals?"

Fu Ning nodded, not at all surprised.

Sang Qing's mouth twitched as she turned back to Boliya, "Why do you want to take her back? She needs to study in Beast King City. You can occasionally let Fu Ning bring her to visit you, or you can come visit her anytime."

"That's not the same. I want to groom her to be the next Mermaid Clan Queen." Boliya didn't hide it and directly stated her plans.

Sang Qing was stunned, very puzzled, "Isn't your decision a bit hasty?"

They had just met for the first time, and the future was already being arranged.

"Hasty? How is it hasty?" Boliya didn't think so because she felt a strong energy within this Little Cub's body. She would definitely not be an ordinary female in the future, just like her Grandmother and Mother; she was qualified to become the Mermaid Clan Queen.

She wasn't acting recklessly.

Once Xiao Wu was groomed, she could step down and hand the Merfolk Clan over to her.

Xiao Wu would surely be an excellent leader in the future.

Sang Qing and Fu Ning looked at each other.

Fu Ning was the first to get anxious, "Mother, she is still so small. It's too early to talk about this."

His cub should definitely stay with him and Qing Qing; he would take care of her.

Besides, the bottom of the sea was so boring. Here, she had her siblings and would live more happily.

"If you hadn't insisted on Pair Bonding with Sang Qing, you would be the next Merfolk Clan Leader. But since you didn't follow my arrangement, your cub naturally has to take your place and shoulder your responsibility." Boliya narrowed her eyes, her gaze filled with reproach against Fu Ning, and her voice became a bit colder and harsher.

She had poured so much heart and soul into Fu Ning, only for him to say he fell in love with a land female and wanted to leave the sea to follow her.

If it weren't for the fact that he was on the verge of death at the time, she would never have agreed.

Now, this Little Cub she had her eye on must become the next Mermaid Clan Queen according to her plan.

It had to be her.

This wasn't a negotiation with them.

Fu Ning frowned and stood up abruptly, his expression somewhat displeased, "Mother, you are always so domineering. This is wrong.

Brother could also become the Merfolk Clan Leader, as could so many other warriors."

"But none of them are as powerful as you." Boliya's face went cold, becoming dissatisfied.

Fu Ning was angry, clenching his fists, "That's all because you forced me."

"Mother had always told me since I was a child that I must become powerful. So, I endlessly killed sea beasts, ate sea beasts, and trained for patrols. I actually wanted to live a freer life like my brother."

Although he was grateful to his Mother for making him powerful, he didn't like this lifestyle.

Sang Qing quickly grabbed Fu Ning's hand to calm him down, "Alright, don't be like this."

Fu Ning frowned and threw himself into Sang Qing's arms, no longer speaking.

Sang Qing looked at Boliya and communicated calmly, "I'm sorry, Boliya. Although I'm very tempted by the conditions you proposed, I must respect my cub's opinion.

If she is willing to follow you to the Underwater Palace, I will agree to let you take her. But if she is unwilling, I hope you can understand."

Actually, there was nothing to argue about.

Mother and son hadn't seen each other for a long time; they should get along well.

What Sang Qing disliked most was arguing.

Boliya took a breath, glanced at her useless, stupid cub, and said deeply, "You are her Mother; she will follow your arrangements."

Sang Qing shook her head slightly, her gaze falling on the Little Cub in Boliya's arms, "But she has her own thoughts too. I cannot force her.

Let's see what she chooses once she has her own awareness, okay? I will never interfere, but you cannot forcibly take her away either."

Boliya frowned and looked down at the Little Cub in her arms.

"But she really is suited to be the Mermaid Clan Queen..."

She murmured, her voice weak.

Sang Qing heard it but didn't respond.

"Alright, I promise you." Boliya eventually relented.

Fu Ning grunted and hid behind Sang Qing, playing with her long hair.

Sang Qing smiled and invited Boliya to stay here tonight, so she could be with Xiao Wu.

Boliya hesitated for a moment and agreed.

Nothing would happen under the sea during the Cold Season. The Tribesmen were all hiding at home sleeping in, so she didn't need to worry too much.

After chatting with Boliya for a while, Sang Qing went upstairs to practice her Supernatural Ability.

She hoped everything would be normal next spring season and that no Catastrophe would occur.

Her heart still couldn't settle down.

Before it started snowing, Fu Ning took Boliya to tour Beast King City and also to see the Merfolk Clan's shops there.

The Merfolk Clan had several shops in Beast King City: one for trading salt crystals, one for sea beasts, one for pearls and Diamonds, and one for mermaid gauze.

These shops were managed by the Merfolk themselves; they only needed to pay a few shell crystals as rent every year.

Because it was the Cold Season, not many beastmen went out, so few came to trade.

When Fu Ning brought Boliya into the shop, everyone was huddled around a fire, chatting.

A few days later, the beastmen from the Dragon Clan who went back to get shell crystals returned to Beast King City, bringing the two hundred shell crystals Sang Qing wanted.

What surprised Sa Yu was that they didn't bring other Dragon Clan warriors to challenge him; they simply brought the shell crystals to redeem the captives.

It was a bit confusing.

After Sa Yu got the shell crystals, he had the guard beastmen pull out the several beasts who were dizzy from hunger, gave them ten lashes each, and then let them go.

When Sang Qing learned of this, she understood after a moment's thought.

They probably thought that the journey from Dragon Island was long, and since it was the Cold Season with snow everywhere, they couldn't find food supplies.

Maybe they would choose to take revenge next spring season.

The Cold Season was undoubtedly boring.

Sang Qing had things to do, and the beasts at home weren't idle either—either playing with the Little Cubs or researching new foods. However, this resulted in Sang Qing, who didn't move much anyway, gaining about ten pounds in a month.

"Mo... ther..." "Ah ah ah..."

In the early morning, while Sang Qing was still lying in her warm bed with her eyes closed, the three Little Cubs crawled in from outside, nimbly climbed onto the bed, and babbled.

Crawl, crawl, crawl—the three little ones successfully found the person they wanted.

Sa Yu felt something sitting on his face, directly blocking his nose and mouth used for breathing.

Sigh~

His cubs... could they please not press their bottoms against him? Their Mother would be disgusted.

Sa Yu rolled over, sat up while running a hand through his messy short hair, and looked at the three little ones who had squeezed him out with a resentful expression.

Who let them in?

"Mother... Mo... ther... play..." The Little Cubs, who could barely spit out a few words, lay on Sang Qing. Some pawed at her face, some bit her arm, and others tried to sneak into the covers.

Sang Qing moved, felt a Little Cub's head, and said without opening her eyes, "How are you awake so early?"

They've been waking up way too early lately.

A Little Cub bit her finger and giggled on top of her.

Sa Yu leaned in and kissed Sang Qing's face a few times, "I'll take them away."

Sang Qing held a Little Cub and said in a raspy voice, "Forget it."

Anyway, she had slept enough.

Just lying there for a bit longer would be fine.

Fortunately, Sa Yu had helped her get dressed; otherwise, she would have been so embarrassed she could curl her toes.

"Mother..."

"Snow..."

"Play..."

Thanks to that chatterbox Herman, these three little ones weren't even a year old yet but could already speak.

Although their pronunciation wasn't clear, their intent was very obvious.

Sang Qing held them and kissed each one before yawning and opening her hazy eyes, "I'll take you out to play in the snow in a bit."

Every day they wake up just to play; it's so comfortable being a Little Cub.

Sa Yu propped up his head and lay to the side, poking his cub's chubby leg, "Why don't you call me Father?"

Sang Yu turned her head, glanced at him, her bright little eyes sparkling with wisdom, "Fa... der..."

"It's Father." Sa Yu happily picked her up and kissed her, only to receive a look of disdain.

The love is gone.

Even his cub looked down on him.

Sang Yu bit her finger, staring with a head of messy little curls. Her face, which looked sixty to seventy percent like Sa Yu's, was chubby with baby fat, looking both dorky and cute.

"Father!"

Eh!

Sa Yu got excited, stroking his cub's little head, smiling so wide his teeth showed and his eyes squinted.

Wuwuwu, suddenly he really wanted to cry.

The Little Cub Qing Qing gave him was truly too cute.

However, at that moment, the house suddenly began to shake. A sensation of the earth shaking and mountains swaying came, and Sang Qing quickly hugged the Little Cubs in her arms.

Such a familiar scene. Sang Qing watched as items in the room were tossed around, crashing down and instantly turning the place into a disaster zone.

The three Little Cubs had never experienced such a terrifying scene. Even in their Mother's arms, they were still scared to tears.

Another Earthquake?

"Get out first, Sa Yu." Sang Qing threw on a coat, picked up two Little Cubs, and headed out.

But the shaking was violent, and she didn't dare run too fast.

Sa Yu tightly hugged his crying daughter, protected Sang Qing, and quickly went downstairs.

In the living room, Herman looked panicked as he protected the cub in the cradle. Fortunately, Fu Ning had experienced all of this; he told Herman to lift the cradle and head out while he himself rushed upstairs.

"Qing Qing!"

He happened to run into Sang Qing coming downstairs. Fu Ning quickly supported her, and they made it downstairs amidst the violent shaking.

Panicked and terrified screams rang out in the city.

After Sang Qing and the others moved out of the house, the shaking didn't stop but became even more intense.

What Sang Qing didn't know was that the ground outside Beast King City had begun to crack into huge fissures. Accumulated snow was swept into the chasms, hibernating wild beasts were startled awake, roaring violently and beginning to run wildly in no particular direction.

The shaking grew more and more violent, even giving a sensation that the world was about to be turned upside down.

Sang Qing crouched on the ground, holding two Little Cubs, feeling incredibly dizzy.