162: Chapter 162 Departure!

Chapter 162: Departure!

She had inquired before; the Black Dog Tribe was not far from the Golden Lion Tribe, and it was estimated the Males could make the journey in three or four days.

Because Shi Hua was still pregnant with Cubs, Bai Wanwan decided to take the journey slowly, enjoying the scenery like a vacation.

She estimated they should arrive within ten days.

Both Shi Hua and Mu Feng were Dog Beastmen, and their pregnancy cycle was longer than hers.

Shi Hua was only just starting to show, so movement was relatively convenient; it would be safer to reach the Golden Lion Tribe to settle down for birth and recovery than staying in the Black Dog Tribe.

Otherwise, if the Eagle Beasts returned, there would be too many Cubs for the Males to protect, putting The Cubs in great danger.

Early in the morning three days later, Bai Wanwan got up and started busying herself with great enthusiasm.

After eating, the Males turned around only to see her already digging in the ground with tools.

Consequently, several Males stopped what they were doing and walked toward her.

Xin Feng spoke softly, "Wan Wan, go rest. Let us do it."

Bai Wanwan stood up and shook her head in refusal. "I planted these myself, so I want to dig them up personally. Zhu Xiu, stay and help me. Xin Feng, go look after The Cubs. Yan Lie, go pack the things in the house. We'll set off as soon as we finish harvesting the potatoes."

"Let's do as Wan Wan says. We'll move faster and set off as early as possible."

After Zhu Xiu made the final decision, everyone began their respective tasks.

There was no movement from Shi Hua's house yet; they probably hadn't woken up, and Bai Wanwan was in no hurry to disturb them.

In any case, digging up the potatoes would take some time.

Seeing that the potatoes being unearthed were large and numerous, she felt more energized the more she dug.

"Zhu Xiu, look! This potato is huge!"

Two strands of hair slid down from her temples, giving her a casual and somewhat lazy look.

The golden sunlight shone on her smiling face, making her look vivid and charming.

A smile also touched the corners of Zhu Xiu's mouth. "Mm. If you like them, we'll plant more when we get to the Golden Lion Tribe."

Bai Wanwan nodded repeatedly. There were too few types of food during the Snow Season in the Beast World.

They would definitely spend this Snow Season in the Golden Lion Tribe.

With enough time this time, she had to prepare thoroughly; she wanted to spend this Snow Season comfortably and warmly.

"Mm. Not just potatoes, I want to plant other things too. You'll have to take me to the mountains to find them when the time comes."

Although Zhu Xiu didn't stop Bai Wanwan from digging potatoes, to prevent her from getting too tired, he used extreme speed to shovel away all the soil, making it easy for her to pick them up.

Bai Wanwan hadn't expected the potatoes grown in the Beast World to have such a short maturation cycle and such a large harvest.

By the time Shi Hua opened her door and walked out, Bai Wanwan had already dug up a large basketful, yet she estimated she hadn't even finished a third of them.

Hearing the noise, Bai Wanwan looked back.

She raised her arm to wipe the sweat from her forehead with her elbow and called out to her with a beaming smile, "Shi Hua, come look at the potatoes I grew!"

"Are they already this big?"

With her belly slightly protruding, Shi Hua wanted to squat down to help.

Bai Wanwan immediately stopped her. "Just stand to the side; don't press against The Cubs."

Looking at the fist-sized potatoes, Shi Hua couldn't help but swallow. "Sister, do we eat this fruit directly?"

Knowing Shi Hua was a foodie, her eyes were now glued to the potatoes.

Bai Wanwan couldn't help but laugh. "It's not good to eat raw. I'll roast some for you when we rest on the road."

Potatoes are delicious no matter how they are prepared.

Roasted and sprinkled with some seasoning, they would be quite tasty.

Shi Hua nodded repeatedly. "Okay! Okay!"

"I don't need your help here; Zhu Xiu and I can handle it. Go back and help Mu Feng pack. While it's still early, we'll leave as soon as we finish harvesting."

"Mu Feng can manage; there isn't much in the house. I'll help you."

Shi Hua briskly walked to the wall, brought over the remaining baskets, and used a wooden stick to loosen the soil.

In less than half an hour, three large baskets of potatoes were placed together.

Looking at the potatoes she had grown with her own hands, Bai Wanwan stood in the field with her hands on her hips, feeling deeply satisfied.

These potatoes alone should be enough for her to have occasional extra meals throughout the entire Snow Season.

She turned to Shi Hua and said, "We're almost done here. Go back and check on Mu Feng. If he's finished, come over."

Shi Hua gave a response and hurried back to call Mu Feng.

In front of Zhu Xiu, Bai Wanwan put all the potatoes into her system space.

Yan Lie came out carrying a beast skin bag; he didn't see clearly and blinked his eyes.

Just as he was about to speak, Wan Wan walked toward him.

"No need to carry it out; I'll go inside to collect it."

Bai Wanwan hadn't hidden it at all from Xin Feng and Zhu Xiu, but Yan Lie was unaware.

Upon seeing things disappear the moment she touched them, Yan Lie's mouth hung open for a long time.

"Wan Wan, what's going on?"

"I also have Innate Ability just like you," Bai Wanwan winked at him with a smile. "This... counts as my Innate Ability."

"A Female has Innate Ability?"

This was something Yan Lie had never heard of in all his years.

"I don't know if other Females have it, but I do."

Xin Feng and Zhu Xiu walked in; seeing Yan Lie's dazed expression, neither of them said a word.

Yan Lie didn't even know Wan Wan was a Sacred Female; he probably only knew her fertility was quite good.

Zhu Xiu glanced at him with cool eyes, thinking that this stupid leopard was quite lucky.

In the blink of an eye, every item in the house, large and small, vanished without a trace under Bai Wanwan's touch.

The entire Stone House became empty.

Shi Hua and Mu Feng arrived outside the Stone House, with Mu Feng carrying two large beast skin bags on his shoulders.

Shi Hua looked full of regret. "There are still a few prey in the house that we can't take with us..."

"We can take them. Have Mu Feng carry them over."

Shi Hua immediately did as she was told.

When Mu Feng turned back, the beast skin bags placed on the ground were collected into the system space by Wan Wan.

Shi Hua cried out in surprise, "Where are my family's beast skin bags?"

She spun around in circles in a panic.

Bai Wanwan smiled and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I've put them away so it's easier for Mu Feng."

"Put them away?"

"Mm. I'll give them back to you once we reach the Golden Lion Tribe."

Shi Hua was simple-minded; hearing Bai Wanwan say this and knowing it was to help them save effort, she didn't ask any more questions.

Mu Feng carried two prey on his shoulders and held two more in his hands.

Just as Bai Wanwan was about to step forward to put them away, Zhu Xiu caught her hand. "There's no need to put these away. We'll carry them so we can eat them on the way."

Leaving completely empty-handed would be too conspicuous.

Before leaving, Bai Wanwan wasn't at ease and went back into the house to check one last time.

Suddenly, Aunt Lu's voice came from outside.

"Wan Wan..."

Bai Wanwan immediately walked out, and Aunt Lu grabbed her hand. "Wan Wan, I heard you're leaving?"

Bai Wanwan had nothing to hide and spoke the truth: "We never intended to stay in the Black Dog Tribe for long. Aunt Lu, thank you for your frequent help during this time."

Aunt Lu felt a bit embarrassed. "I didn't help you with much. On the contrary, after seeing my family's situation, you sent us prey every day. Wan Wan, I truly thank you."

"There's no need for all these thanks, Aunt Lu. If there's a chance in the future, I'll come back to visit you."

"Sigh, alright. Then you must be careful on the way and pay attention to safety."

Aunt Lu held her and rambled for a long time before reluctantly letting go of her hand.

"Aunt Lu, you should head back. It hasn't been very safe lately."

"Alright, I'm going back now. Travel slowly."

She walked away, looking back every few steps, while Bai Wanwan waved goodbye to her.

Once Aunt Lu's silhouette disappeared, she finally turned and closed the door to the Stone House.

Their departure drew a crowd of onlookers from the Black Dog Tribe beastmen.

The Females watched them leave the Tribe with envy in their eyes.

Most Females would never step outside the Tribe's gates in their entire lives.

Because for a Female, the wilderness was full of danger.

Without the protection of powerful Beast Husbands, they could become food for wild beasts at any moment.

Gradually, the Black Dog Tribe faded away behind them.

Under Zhu Xiu's arrangement, the two Females walked side by side in the middle.

Mu Feng and Yan Lie walked on either side, carrying the prey.

He and Xin Feng carried their own Cubs on their backs, guarding everyone from the front and rear as they moved forward.

The trees in the primeval forest gave off an eerie and terrifying feeling.

It was Shi Hua's first time going out, and she was incredibly nervous, not even daring to breathe too loudly.

Just then, the leaves ahead suddenly rustled, and Shi Hua abruptly gripped Bai Wanwan's hand...