116: Chapter 116 It's so beautiful to think about.

Bai Wanwan had thought she wouldn't sleep well, but she ended up waking naturally, finding that Zhu Xiu was already gone from beside her.

Wrapped in the blanket, she sat on the Stone Bed. Hearing footsteps outside, she tilted her head and called out, "Where's Zhu Xiu?"

As soon as she spoke, Xin Feng appeared outside Zhu Xiu's room.

"Wan Wan, you're awake?"

He strode in, casually picking up the dress by the Stone Bed to help her put it on.

Bai Wanwan raised her arm to slip into the sleeve, tilting her head to look outside, and asked in a lowered voice, "Is Zhu Xiu out there?"

Xin Feng laughed, "He's not here. He went up the mountain early this morning. He was worried that later, I'd be busy taking care of you and The Cubs and wouldn't have time to hunt."

Bai Wanwan sighed and pulled the clothes over to fasten them.

He's only just recovered himself, and he's already off hunting in the mountains.

"Why don't you go too? It's a good chance for you both to stock up on more food these next few days."

Xin Feng shook his head, "I'm not comfortable leaving you alone at home. Besides, I need to watch The Cubs."

"Don't worry about me. I'll take The Cubs to find Shi Hua in a bit. I'll watch them with her; it'll be fine."

Xin Feng hesitated a little. A few days ago, when Zhu Xiu had his incident, he was running back and forth between them. If it weren't for the leftover prey from before, The Cubs would have gone hungry.

"Go on, go on. It'll be a good chance for me and Shi Hua to have some private chat, the kind only Females can have."

As she spoke, she washed up using the water Xin Feng had prepared.

Xin Feng brought the meat porridge to the table for her, still somewhat uneasy, "If I really go up the mountain, what if something happens and neither of us is with you?"

"With you and Zhu Xiu around, even if you gave the beasts of the Black Dog Tribe ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare lay a finger on me."

That was true...

"Then I'll go and come back quickly."

With too many Males in the household, the food consumption was huge, which was why Zhu Xiu had gone up the mountain so early in the morning.

Not long after Xin Feng left, while Bai Wanwan was still drinking her meat porridge, Shi Hua pushed the door open and walked in.

"Sister..."

Bai Wanwan looked toward the door and beckoned to her, "Come here, come here. Have you eaten yet?"

"I have. Your Beast Husband just came to find me. He asked me to keep you company today, to take good care of you and The Cubs, and said he'd share some meat with me tonight."

Bai Wanwan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Xin Feng really was treating her like a Cub.

"If he wants to give you some, just take it."

She said, getting up to wash the bowl.

"I'll bring The Cubs along, and we can go out to get some sun."

She went into the room, picked up the Basket, and started putting The Cubs into it one by one.

She used all her strength just to lift the Basket a little.

"It's only been a few days, and you've already grown so much. How is your mom supposed to take you out in the future?"

Would she have to hang them all on her body?

Shi Hua walked over, reached out to take the Basket, and easily slung it over her shoulder.

"Sister, I'll carry it."

Bai Wanwan gave her a thumbs-up, "You're amazing, slinging it on with just one hand."

Shi Hua smiled shyly, carrying The Cubs and walking ahead.

Bai Wanwan followed behind, casually scooping up a furry ball.

The sunlight today was just right—bright but not glaring, warm and comfortable.

As they walked out, they encountered many beasts.

Most of the beasts pretended not to see them and turned away.

A small number of beasts greeted them, but their smiles were quite awkward.

Shi Hua instinctively lowered her head and hunched her shoulders, as if afraid to meet their gazes.

"What's there to be afraid of? If anyone looks at you, look right back. If they smile at you, smile back. If they dare glare at you, glare right back at them."

Shi Hua chuckled, "I'll... try."

Just as she spoke, a tall Male came running over from not far away.

"Hua Hua, I just went looking for you. I didn't expect to find you here."

The Male's looks couldn't compare to Zhu Xiu or Xin Feng, but he was decent enough, and his smile was somewhat pleasing.

Shi Hua's cheeks flushed bright red instantly, "Why were you looking for me?"

The Male grinned and said, "Didn't we agree yesterday that I'd come find you?"

"I'm busy. We'll talk when I have time."

"What are you busy with? I'll keep you company!"

Bai Wanwan stood to the side, smiling as she watched the two.

Shi Hua noticed and blushed even deeper. Not wanting to look at Mu Feng, she turned her head away, "I don't need your company. Go back first."

Mu Feng didn't understand the Female's mind. His smile was on the verge of wilting, and a dejected look was about to spill from his eyes.

Bai Wanwan had to interject, "Shi Hua promised to help me watch The Cubs. How about this? Lend her to me for a while, and once my Beast Husband returns, I'll give her back to you."

"Sister!"

Though Shi Hua called out to Bai Wanwan, her eyes glanced toward Mu Feng beside her.

Mu Feng grinned from ear to ear.

Tsk tsk... the sour-sweet smell of love.

"Hua Hua, then I'll come find you later."

After saying that, he turned to face Bai Wanwan, placing a hand over his chest, "Thank you. Hua Hua says that in her heart, you are her Female Elder Sister. From now on, I will also regard you as my Female Elder Sister."

Bai Wanwan nodded with a smile. Mu Feng took one more look at Shi Hua before reluctantly leaving.

Shi Hua also watched him walk away.

"Did you clear things up yesterday? When's the Pairing Ceremony?"

This time, Shi Hua was no longer shy. Her eyes sparkled, "In a couple of days. Once the Clan Witch carves the marks, he'll move in."

Speaking of carving marks...

Bai Wanwan already had two Beast Husbands but hadn't gone through this step yet.

She considered whether she should just ask the Clan Witch of the Black Dog Tribe to help with the carving.

The two Females continued chatting on their own. The Cubs in the Basket were already restless, constantly climbing to the opening and poking their heads out.

After trying several times to push them back down without success, Bai Wanwan simply told Shi Hua to let them out.

As soon as The Cubs touched the ground, they scampered off in all directions.

"Run, run. If the Eagle Beasts snatch you away later, I won't let your Father Beast go looking for you."

A sudden screeching halt—the Wolf Cub leading the pack stopped abruptly.

He turned back, looking at her with a pitiful expression.

"Come here. Mom will play with the furry ball with you."

The most mischievous Wolf Cub saw Bai Wanwan take out the furry ball and throw it, immediately leaping up to chase after it.

The Cubs found their fun and stopped running around aimlessly, instead chasing after the ball Bai Wanwan threw.

"The Cubs are so adorable."

Bai Wanwan looked back to see Shi Hua's face full of envy.

She teased with a smile, "The ones you have yourself will be even cuter."

Shi Hua pursed her lips, her heart filled with anticipation for The Cubs she and Mu Feng would have.

Bai Wanwan put all her strength into throwing the furry ball far away. The two Wolf Cubs sprinted after it. One of them grabbed the ball in his mouth, only to be knocked flying by the other Wolf Cub, landing flat on his back.

"Wan Wan..."

Bai Wanwan was all smiles when she turned to see Yan Lie striding toward her.

"In broad daylight, you just walk in like this? Didn't any beasts stop you?"

"Hmm, they didn't see me. Even if they did, I could shake them off."

He said shamelessly, looking completely unafraid.

"Are these all your Cubs? They're really clever."

Yan Lie's gaze swept over each of The Cubs. All five were sturdy and smart.

If only he could have a litter of Cubs with Wan Wan...

The thought popped into his head, and he grinned so widely it was beautiful.

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