94: Chapter 94 Successful Pregnancy Preservation, Childbirth Elixir

After a while, the Witch Doctor withdrew her Witch Power. Sensing that the cubs in Fia's belly were all fine, she finally let out a slow sigh of relief.

Fia was no longer in pain either. Her complexion regained its usual rosy hue, though her lips were a bit dry.

Austin wiped the sweat from her temples, considerately tucked the blanket around her, and the other males also crowded around, carefully inquiring about how she felt.

Fia smiled and shook her head, indicating she was fine now.

Seeing this, the Witch Doctor snorted heavily. Looking at these foolish males, she couldn't hold back her anger. "You knew perfectly well that Fia has a high fertility value and a great likelihood of conceiving cubs. How could you not pay attention to what she eats?"

It's a good thing these cubs were saved, otherwise... hmph!!

The dozen or so males all hung their heads in shame.

Yes, yes, it was all their fault.

Mainly, they hadn't expected Fia to have cubs so quickly.

It hasn't been long since the Pair Bonding, only a dozen days or so.

But they were still genuinely happy.

Because this meant they would soon become Fathers.

Especially Austin, A Ye, and Lingchong, the two brothers; they were the happiest.

"I'm sorry, Witch Doctor. It's all my fault. Fia said the weather was too hot and she couldn't eat, so I went to pick some White Frost Fruits for her." A male stepped forward, scratching his head remorsefully, his eyes even turning red.

That was close. He had almost harmed the cubs in Fia's belly.

Once Fia's breathing steadied, she thought to defend them a little. "Witch Doctor, it's not their fault. I was the one who was greedy and ate..."

"You be quiet too!"

Fia bit her lip and silently closed her mouth.

Wuwuwu~

Fine, she wouldn't say anything more, okay?

Looking at her scrunched-up, innocent little face, the Witch Doctor suddenly thought of her own female cub from long ago. Realizing her tone had been a bit harsh, she quickly softened her voice.

"Rest lying down for these two days. I'll come see you again tomorrow. Don't eat any more fruits."

Fia hurriedly nodded, obediently agreeing.

Only then did the Witch Doctor get up and leave.

As she passed by Xuan Xiao and the others, the three beasts respectfully greeted her.

The Witch Doctor's gaze swept over Sang Qing's slightly protruding belly, finding it a bit odd. "Xuan Xiao, bring Sang Qing to see me tomorrow."

Could it be...? She was too tired today. She'd think about it tomorrow.

"Yes, Witch Doctor." Xuan Xiao's grip on Sang Qing's hand tightened slightly as he responded with a faint smile.

After Fia's mates saw the Witch Doctor off, Sang Qing sat by the bedside and pinched Fia's cheek. "You scared me to death. Don't eat random things anymore."

Thank goodness nothing happened.

"Mmm, I know, sister." Fia, like a little kitten, rubbed against Sang Qing's palm and giggled.

While no beast was paying attention, Sang Qing quickly slipped a Fetal Protection Pill into her mouth. "Don't worry about the Store matters these next few days. Rest well in the house, understand?"

Fia licked the corner of her mouth and nodded obediently. "Mhm, mhm."

Sang Qing smiled, stood up, and prepared to leave.

"Thank you, sister!" Fia's slightly hoarse voice came from behind her.

Thank you for giving me everything I never dared to hope for before.

She could actually have her own cubs too.

Sang Qing beamed a brilliant smile, turned back, and instructed her, "Get a good night's sleep."

Outside the house, Xuan Xiao was instructing several of Fia's mates, telling them to hunt more beasts for the Witch Doctor tomorrow when they had time.

Of course, they were more than willing.

Sang Qing also walked over and told them to take good care of Fia and to come find her if anything happened.

Austin was also very receptive to Sang Qing's words. He nodded and then glanced gratefully at Xuan Xiao. "Chief, I'm going to have my own cubs."

Thank the beast god, thank the Chief, for bringing Fia to his side.

Whoo-hoo, he probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight from happiness.

Xuan Xiao suddenly felt irritated.

He didn't even have his own cubs yet? Austin had beaten him to it.

But seeing Austin's joyful face, he couldn't very well scowl and reprimand him. He just patted his shoulder and said in a deep, resonant voice, "Take good care of Fia."

Austin gave a simple, honest smile and nodded vigorously.

On the way back, holding the hands of her two mates, Sang Qing walked slowly.

She always said two males were best; too many wouldn't do.

But it was too late for regrets now.

Xuan Xiao kept glancing at her sideways. The moonlight cast a thin, ethereal veil of white gauze over Sang Qing, making her whole being glow with a soft, moist luster. For a moment, he felt the mate before him was an illusion, not real at all.

His heart missed a beat at this conclusion.

No, no, no. Qing Qing was real, the female he had Pair Bonded with. She bore his Pair Bonding mark.

If not for the warmth transmitted through his palm, Xuan Xiao would surely have fallen into unease and madness.

Once home, Sang Qing went to take a bath.

Tonight should be Xuan Xiao's turn to sleep with Sang Qing.

Not long ago, Xuan Xiao and Fu Ning, who couldn't stand the sight of each other, had briefly and amicably agreed to take turns sleeping with Sang Qing one night each, as neither wanted to see the other lying beside her.

But today, Fu Ning really wanted to sleep with Sang Qing and planned to negotiate with Xuan Xiao, hoping to swap nights.

Xuan Xiao disagreed.

Fu Ning gritted his teeth, offering various conditions for the exchange, but Xuan Xiao still refused.

Fu Ning's face turned green with anger. Clenching his fists, he said, "The cub in Qing Qing's belly is mine. I just want to spend time with her, is that not allowed? Do you agree or not?"

Of course... not.

"I disagree. If you dare break our agreement, I won't be polite to you in the future either."

With those words, Xuan Xiao entered the room and closed the door in one fluid motion.

Bang!

Fu Ning was furious outside the door, clawing frantically, leaving deep marks on the wood.

He just wanted to be closer to Qing Qing and his own cub, was that so wrong? That vicious beast Xuan Xiao shouldn't go too far.

Hearing the sound of water from the bathroom, a slight smile touched Xuan Xiao's lips. He strode directly over and pushed the door open, walking in.

"Hey, what are you doing in here? Get out!" a slightly startled voice called out.

"Mmm... Can't I help my own mate bathe?" a low voice sounded in the bathroom.

Bastard, was that helping her bathe? That was clearly lighting a fire.

Through the misty steam, Sang Qing shook her wet hair, looking at the beast who was undressing. She didn't know whether to cover up or not. "No, you can't. Get out quickly!"

She wasn't used to bathing with her mate yet.

This bastard, this perverted beast.

No way, it's not like it's the first time anyway. Xuan Xiao's skin wasn't thin.

A glimpse of his robust physique in the mirror was utterly enticing. Sang Qing's protests were immediately cut off.

The sound of water became intermittent. Droplets slid down the walls, reflecting two faintly visible, intertwined figures. The air gradually grew thin... Leaning against Xuan Xiao's chest, Sang Qing wrapped her arms around his waist, her breathing ragged, her eyes glistening with moisture, showing a hint of coquettishness and languor.

She raised her hand and pinched the soft flesh at his waist, speaking as a warning. "If you keep messing around, I'll get angry."

"It's fine, I asked the Witch Doctor." Xuan Xiao, looking utterly satisfied, stroked her back, his voice hoarse.

What? Sang Qing's face, already flushed and not yet faded, immediately burned as if on fire, hot enough to scare a beast.

"You..." Bastard.

He actually went and asked the Witch Doctor about such a thing?

She would never be able to face the Witch Doctor again.

Kissing Sang Qing's shy cheek, Xuan Xiao dressed her in her nightgown, bent down, picked her up, and carried her out.

After placing Sang Qing in bed, he went back to tidy up the water and scattered clothes in the bathroom.

After cleaning everything up, Xuan Xiao turned off the light, came to lie down beside Sang Qing, and pulled her into his embrace.

Sang Qing didn't want to move at all. She just shot him a reproachful glance and leisurely closed her eyes.

Picking up Sang Qing's hand, he kissed the back of it. Holding her close, their cheeks touching, Xuan Xiao whispered, "Qing Qing..."

"I want cubs too!"

He hadn't been in a hurry at all before.

But just now, seeing Austin boasting to him, his heart felt like a bottle of mixed flavors had been overturned—utterly miserable.

Sang Qing was almost asleep when she heard his sour remark, which instantly made her much more awake.

She opened her eyes and looked at the male curled up beside her like a big dog, his eyes dim and listless... What was wrong?

"Alright, alright, alright. We'll have them. I'll give you a whole litter next year." Then they'd call him 'Father' all day long and tire him out.

Sang Qing answered with a perfectly calm expression.

Even with this clear answer, Xuan Xiao wasn't very happy. He'd have to wait until the next year.

He pursed his lips, his large hand resting on Sang Qing's waist. "I wish this litter were my cubs."

Three of them. He'd wake up laughing from his dreams.

"They'll call you Father too." Sang Qing was momentarily stunned. She placed her hand over his on her belly and patted it gently.

"I know. I'll take good care of them too." Xuan Xiao rested his chin on top of Sang Qing's head, encircling his warm mate in his arms, and spoke contentedly.

"Mhm." Sang Qing closed her eyes again.

So sleepy!

That night, Xuan Xiao had a dream, a beautiful dream. In it, many Little Cubs who looked just like Qing Qing hugged his legs, calling him 'Father.' He smiled so wide his face almost split.

So much so that when he opened his eyes and met his own mate's puzzled gaze, he realized it was already dawn.

Hohoho, last night's dream was too joyful.

After breakfast, Xuan Xiao first patrolled the territory, then found Sang Qing busy at the Store and took her to the Witch Doctor's place.

The Witch Doctor rose early, but Fia's mates were even earlier. Before dawn, they had delivered fresh beast meat to her house.

So, she made a round trip to Fia's house to check on her condition.

By the time she returned, Sang Qing and Xuan Xiao were already waiting for her at her home.

But before she even entered, she suddenly overheard Sang Qing and Xuan Xiao's conversation, which made her whole body tremble.

Sang Qing sat on a stone stool in the house, chin propped on her hand, curiously looking around. She found a topic to chat idly with Xuan Xiao about. "Xuan Xiao, do you think if the Witch Doctor could conceive cubs again, would she be happier?"

"She was really scary yesterday with that serious look."

Just like a head teacher whose menopause came early.

The Witch Doctor from the Market was much better in comparison.

Xuan Xiao sat upright with a dignified air beside her, reached out to pinch her slightly rounder cheek, and spoke regretfully. "Did she scare you? But the Witch Doctor is old now; she can't have cubs anymore."

"And the Witch Doctor's mates are all gone."

"Hehe, she didn't scare me. I just feel the Witch Doctor is very sad."

"I actually have a way to let the Witch Doctor have cubs, but the lack of a mate is indeed a big problem." She couldn't exactly reproduce by herself, could she?

Sang Qing shook her head helplessly and had to abandon the thought.

Maybe she was meddling. Perhaps the Witch Doctor's heart only held room for her previous mate and cub.

She'd better not ask too much.

"The Witch Doctor has no plans to Pair Bond again either, even though there are still some males in the Tribe who pursue her." Xuan Xiao pursed his lips, his voice faint.

The Witch Doctor, also known as Yue Qiu, after listening to Sang Qing's words, felt a sudden surge of emotion in her previously lifeless eyes.

To have a cub again? Could she really?

"Sang Qing, are you telling the truth?"

If it were true, she was willing to try.

Who wouldn't want a cub of their own?

Yue Qiu stepped into the room, her eyes fixed intently on Sang Qing. Suppressing the excitement in her heart, she asked with a grave expression.

Sang Qing slowly stood up, forcing an awkward smile as she apologized, "Witch Doctor, I was just joking with Xuan Xiao. I'm sorry, please don't take it seriously."

Cringing internally, she vowed never to gossip about other beasts behind their backs again.

She was wrong.

Yue Qiu, however, didn't think so. She knew Sang Qing wasn't a beast who spoke carelessly. If she could say such words, she must have some confidence.

She stepped forward, grabbed Sang Qing's shoulders, tears welling in her eyes, "I'm asking you if it's true. Do you really have a way to let me conceive a cub again?"

This look... startled Sang Qing.

It felt so sorrowful, yet filled with a hint of longing.

Did she want to have a cub this much?

Xuan Xiao stood up as well, concerned for his pregnant mate, wanting to separate them, "Witch Doctor, Qing Qing was just speaking offhand. Please don't mind her."

Yue Qiu closed her eyes in silence.

Alright.

She had thought too much.

Sang Qing noticed the hopeful look in her eyes, even more intense than Ers's, turn despondent. The corner of her mouth tightened, "Witch Doctor, it's true. I have a way."

Since that was the case, she would help her achieve it.

There was nothing wrong with that.

Yue Qiu instantly opened her eyes, which were now full of light... After hearing Sang Qing explain that she indeed had a pill that could help beasts conceive, Yue Qiu calmed her emotions and slowly sat down.

But even so, she fidgeted restlessly as if there were nails on the stool.

"Witch Doctor, relax. What I promised you, I will deliver," Sang Qing smiled gently, offering reassurance.

Yue Qiu nodded happily, her eyelids turning red.

After finishing her own business, Yue Qiu wiped the tear stains from her face and enthusiastically brought them some fruit. She seemed to radiate a vibrant vitality, no longer carrying the lifelessness from before.

Sang Qing accepted the fruit and got back to the main point, "Witch Doctor, did you have something to discuss with us?"

She still needed to hurry back to the Store to work. Already, beasts from other Tribes were coming to trade items.

Once word spread, she would surely be even busier.

Yue Qiu placed a hand over her chest and took a deep breath, "Yes.

Yesterday, I noticed your belly is slightly larger than that of an ordinary female. So I wanted to examine you, to see if you are carrying multiple cubs."

Additionally, she wanted to help Sang Qing measure her fertility value.

Hearing this, Sang Qing glanced at Xuan Xiao and said with a smile, "That's right, Witch Doctor. I do indeed have more than one cub in my belly."

So that was the reason. She had thought something else was going on.

"You already knew?" A hint of surprise appeared on the Witch Doctor's face.

Xuan Xiao answered softly, "Qing Qing's other mate is the Witch Doctor of the Sea Eagle Tribe. He detected it."

Then she could rest assured.

The Witch Doctor nodded with a smile, "Good, good, good."

This was a joyous thing.

But judging by Xuan Xiao's demeanor, were the cubs in Sang Qing's belly not his?

But it didn't matter. After all, all of one's mate's cubs called them Father.

"Also... I'd like to help you measure your fertility value. Would that be alright?" The Witch Doctor was curious about Sang Qing's fertility value, or rather, curious about the fertility values of the females in their Wildcat Tribe.

She heard their lowest fertility values were level three or four, far surpassing those of the Jinshi Tribe.

Sang Qing thought for a moment and quickly responded, "No need to trouble yourself, Witch Doctor. I feel measuring it or not doesn't matter."

Patting her belly, Sang Qing smiled gracefully. After all, her current physique was normal, and her fertility value wasn't important to her.

She planned to have at most one litter with each mate, and then no more.

Xuan Xiao also felt there was no need to waste the Witch Doctor's Witch Power.

Yue Qiu respected their decision and let the matter pass with a smile.

Leaving the Witch Doctor's dwelling, Xuan Xiao held Sang Qing's hand and asked considerately, "Back to the Store?"

"Mhm, mhm." Of course.

Sang Qing took small steps towards the direction of the Store.

Along the way, Xuan Xiao glanced at his mate's fair, smoothly contoured profile. Not hiding his thoughts, he asked directly.

"Qing Qing, is that pill you mentioned, the one that can help females conceive, also obtained by trading with the beast god?"

If such a miraculous pill truly worked, then couldn't their Jinshi Tribe return to its former peak prosperity within a dozen years?

Xuan Xiao's heart burned with fervor.

Sang Qing chuckled softly, turning to look at him, "Yes! You want to ask if other Tribesmen can take it, right?"

She understood him very well by now.

"So clever!" Xuan Xiao felt seen by her, but he didn't mind.

Qing Qing had said to just tell her everything, never hide anything.

He also believed mates shouldn't have secrets between them.

Sang Qing grasped his broad, large hand but shook her head at him.

"It's possible, yes. But... tsk... I'm afraid it might cause conflict within the forest."

"This pill is too miraculous. I fear it could lead to other powerful beasts and multiple Tribes joining forces to seize it. That wouldn't be good for you, for me, or for the Tribe."

What do beasts value most? Offspring.

If they knew Sang Qing possessed such a miraculous pill, they would likely go to great lengths, try every method, and use any means to snatch it from her.

Although she wasn't afraid of them, there was always a chance of an oversight.

What if they threatened the lives of her mates, brother, or Father? What would she do then?

The system had said there were many other continents in this world, meaning there were many more unknown risks.

So, for now, she couldn't widely announce the existence of this pill.

Xuan Xiao was an intelligent beast; he could understand her concerns.

Xuan Xiao broke out in a cold sweat, his brows furrowing tightly, "I'm sorry, Qing Qing. I thought too simplistically."

Qing Qing was right. Their Tribe wasn't the strongest in the forest. If attacked by powerful forces, it could very well be destroyed.

The mere thought of the Tribe being destroyed and his mate disappearing filled him with an unprecedented fear.

No, this wasn't the outcome he wanted to see.

Thinking this, Xuan Xiao's grip gradually tightened, and his gaze turned cold and desolate.

Sang Qing grimaced slightly. Good thing she was strong, or this beast would have crushed her hand.

She lifted a foot and kicked him in the rear, shooting him an annoyed sidelong glance, "Let go! You're hurting me."

Xuan Xiao abruptly released her hand, a look of self-blame on his face. He turned and pulled Sang Qing into an embrace.

Not caring about the passing Tribesmen around them, he acted on his impulse.

"I'm sorry, Qing Qing."

Burying his face in his mate's neck and nuzzling, Xuan Xiao held her tightly, careful not to press against her belly, "I just got a bit scared thinking about the consequences you described.

I can't lose you."

Seeing the teasing looks from the Tribesmen, Sang Qing really didn't know what to say about this guy and quickly lowered her head.

"Alright, alright, it's fine. I forgive you.

You don't need to worry too much. It's not as serious as you think. Besides, I have other ways to help the Tribesmen."

Although not in the form of a pill, she could find other excuses to give the medicine to the Tribesmen.

She'd discuss it with the Witch Doctor when she had time.

"Okay, my Qing Qing is the best." Xuan Xiao responded in a muffled voice, kissing her shoulder, then cupping her face and kissing her as if no other beasts were around.

Sometimes, he could see things from Sang Qing's perspective. His Qing Qing was so capable, she truly didn't need to form Pair Bonds.

If they were any weaker, they might just be burdens to her.

"Mmm..." Sang Qing's eyes widened slightly. She raised her hand and patted him twice, feeling somewhat shy.

They weren't at home. What was he doing?

Couldn't he see the Tribesmen nearby staring at them?

Xuan Xiao just wanted to be close to her, not caring about other beasts. Once the kiss ended, he bent down, picked up the blushing Sang Qing, and strode towards the Store.

Sang Qing gasped softly, wrapped her arms around his neck, and bit his ear in annoyance, "Can't you slow down a bit?"

A few days later, Yue Qiu had a new mate.

He was a male somewhat younger than her, but not very young. After all, given Yue Qiu's age, she was almost old enough to be a Grandmother in the Tribe. She didn't dare pursue a Young Male, so she could only choose from among the older, unbonded beasts.

This new mate seemed a bit dull, extremely shy, and didn't talk much. But his eyes were always on Yue Qiu. Wherever she went, he followed, like a little tail.

It made Sang Qing beam with a fond, auntie-like smile.

Yue Qiu was somewhat embarrassed by his behavior. Seeing Sang Qing's subtle smile made her even more speechless. She stomped her foot and directly chased him out of her home.

Sang Qing covered her mouth, amused, "Witch Doctor, don't treat your new mate like that."

What an innocent beast.

"Why isn't Xuan Xiao with you today?" Glancing at the male accompanying Sang Qing, Yue Qiu touched her flushed cheeks and smiled helplessly.

Yue Qiu gave her a meaningful, half-smiling look and changed the subject.

"Xuan Xiao went to the Market for me to deliver a pill to another Witch Doctor." Sang Qing took a bite of the sweet fruit in her hand and handed another to Fu Ning beside her. The two beasts took turns nibbling on the fruit.

Yue Qiu's eyes lit up, looking at her expectantly, "Then what about mine..."

Sang Qing nodded, pulled a small white porcelain bottle from her small leather bag, and handed it over, "Here you go, Witch Doctor."

The Witch Doctor immediately clutched the porcelain bottle Sang Qing handed her. Opening it, she saw a cute pink pill lying quietly at the bottom.

Was this the pill that could help her conceive a cub?

Sang Qing leaned her head closer, raised an elegant eyebrow, and whispered to her with an inscrutable expression, "Witch Doctor, this is a pill I specially refined for you. It can let you conceive two cubs at once, with a higher chance of them being female."

It was actually a Dragon and Phoenix Pills, one she had specifically chosen.

Yue Qiu perked up her ears. Upon hearing Sang Qing's words, her pupils gradually dilated, her The corners of his mouth turned up wildly, and she almost wanted to shout out loud.

Was it really true?