186: Chapter 186 Yan Lie's Escape from Marriage

If the Host were truly in trouble, re-binding to a new system would severely deplete its energy.

“Then hurry up and find the reason.”

Now, she cherished her life more than ever before.

If she were like before, with nothing to tie her down, life and death wouldn't really matter to her.

But now, she had family and friends; she truly couldn't manage the same carefree attitude she once had.

She dared not imagine if Zhu Xiu, Xin Feng, and Yan Lie would go mad if something happened to her.

“I am investigating. Host, please also have mating with the Beast Husbands frequently to increase the possibility of pregnancy.”

They were already her Beast Husbands, so Bai Wanwan didn't need to feel the same psychological burden she felt facing Qiu Rong.

So she answered straightforwardly, “Okay.”

After Hua Sheng’s voice disappeared, Bai Wanwan couldn't fall asleep for a long time.

She, who usually slept very well, felt her mood become heavy because of Zhu Xiu’s departure and what Hua Sheng had said.

Just as she was about to turn over, she suddenly felt a slight movement behind her.

Her body instantly tensed up.

She subconsciously reached out to grab her stone knife from the system space, but then heard a familiar voice from behind her:

“Wan Wan... are you still awake?”

It was Yan Lie’s voice.

Bai Wanwan immediately relaxed, and her tense body gradually eased.

“Why are you here?” She turned over to face him, her voice carrying a hint of exhaustion.

“I just heard the door, and I saw Zhu Xiu leave. I wanted to come and keep you company.”

Heaven knew he couldn't sleep at all and had been listening to the sounds.

“You don't need to stay with me, go to sleep quickly...” Bai Wanwan said softly.

Although she needed to conceive The Cubs as soon as possible, this room ultimately belonged to Zhu Xiu, and he could return at any moment.

If that jealous king returned and caught them, no one would get any sleep.

Yan Lie was leaning by the head of the bed, seemingly not planning to get onto it.

“I’ll just stay like this with you. I’ll leave once you fall asleep.”

Yan Lie had also keenly noticed Bai Wanwan’s emotional fluctuations. He reached his hand under the quilt and held hers. “If you can’t sleep, I’ll tell you about my family...”

Bai Wanwan looked up at him. The room was pitch black, making it impossible to see Yan Lie’s features clearly.

But she could feel the Male’s gaze fixed on her.

“Okay, I’m listening.”

She truly didn't know much about Yan Lie’s past because she had too many Beast Husbands at home, and she hadn't had much time to talk with him.

“I actually came from a Large Tribe too. I am the youngest Cub of my Mother, and not only did my Mother and Father Beast dote on me, but my older brothers also took very good care of me.”

“Mhm, then why did you run away alone?”

She still remembered the first time she met Yan Lie—he was lying on the snowfield, nearly dead.

Yan Lie looked at Bai Wanwan’s face, his expression slightly tense.

Seeing him silent for a long time, Bai Wanwan couldn't help but ask, “Why aren’t you talking?”

Yan Lie quickly grasped her hand. “Wan Wan, if I tell you, you must not get angry.”

“That depends on what it is. If it’s not a fundamental mistake, I won’t be angry.”

Yan Lie’s scalp tingled slightly. “Actually, I was almost set for a Pairing Ceremony with a Female.”

Bai Wanwan frowned. “Was it almost, or did it already happen?”

“No, Wan Wan, it didn't happen. I don't like her. If I had already paired, how could I still be clinging to you?”

He was immensely grateful for his decision back then. If he had truly paired with Hua Ying, he never would have met Wan Wan.

Or even if he had met Wan Wan, he wouldn't have been able to shamelessly cling to her and become one of her Beast Husbands.

“Then what exactly happened?”

“It’s just that my Father Beast and Mother didn't like that I disliked the Females in the Tribe and refused to have a Pairing Ceremony with them, so they made an exchange with the Fox Tribe, arranging for their Female, Hua Ying, to pair with me. I hadn't even met her and didn't like her at all, so before my Father Beast could arrange our Pairing Ceremony, I ran away...”

Bai Wanwan’s expression became a bit strange. She hadn't expected a dramatic event like running away from a wedding to happen.

She teased him: “The Females of the Fox Tribe must all be very beautiful, right? What if she was a stunning Female? Won’t you regret it?”

Afraid she would be angry, Yan Lie immediately stopped squatting and stood up, leaning over to hug her tightly, burying his head in her hair, his voice firm without a trace of hesitation: “I don’t regret it. Leaving home was the most correct decision I’ve made in my life. Otherwise, how could I have met you?”

Bai Wanwan didn't press any further with meaningless questions like, “What if she was ten thousand times more beautiful and better than me?”

She trusted Yan Lie’s feelings for her. She reached a hand out from under the quilt and hugged him back. “Then when Zhu Xiu’s health recovers, we will go to your Tribe, and visit your Father Beast, Mother, and family while we are there.”

Yan Lie’s eyes lit up, and he hugged her tighter. “Wan Wan, you are so good.”

With Yan Lie distracting her like that, and since she was naturally quite carefree, the little bit of heavy feeling she had dissipated.

As they talked, she started yawning in Yan Lie’s arms.

“Sleepy?”

Bai Wanwan lazily hummed an affirmative, found a comfortable position in his arms, and her consciousness began to grow hazy.

Yan Lie held her as if cradling a little cub, gently patting her back, seemingly mumbling something under his breath.

Bai Wanwan vaguely heard him but couldn't make out what he was saying at all before slowly drifting off to sleep.

The next day, when she woke up, she was in a warm embrace.

Bai Wanwan stirred slightly, snuggling closer, wanting to continue sleeping.

But the Male next to her woke up and gently lifted his arm, preparing to leave.

Bai Wanwan opened her eyes with a yawn. What met her sight was not Yan Lie, but Zhu Xiu.

She didn't know when he had returned.

Zhu Xiu originally didn't want to wake her, and his movements were very light, but he still disturbed her.

“Sleep a little longer. We are going out of the city to catch fish and will be back soon.”

Bai Wanwan sat up clutching the quilt. Her hair was messy, but her delicate features were fair and beautiful, possessing a kind of lazy, disheveled natural beauty.

“I won’t sleep anymore. Did you find out anything when you went out yesterday?” She was half-awake, not completely clearheaded.

“We basically searched other areas; we didn't find any trace of energy stones. As for Chief Jin Cang’s residence, the guards there are heavily posted. If I go in, I’ll alert them. I’ll look for another opportunity later.”

Zhu Xiu walked over, tilted his head, and kissed her cheek. “We are leaving now. Take care of yourself. If you encounter any unreasonable Beastmen, just lock the door and wait for us to return.”

“Okay, don't worry. You’ll only be gone for a short while; nothing will happen.”

Zhu Xiu nodded. With more people, their chances of success were higher; they would go quickly and return quickly.

Bai Wanwan got up to see off several of her Beast Husbands. After sending them all out the door, she walked back inside with a yawn.

Xin Feng had already fed The Cubs; they were running and jumping in the central courtyard.

Shi Hua had woken up early and was playing with The Cubs.

Seeing her belly growing day by day, Bai Wanwan asked, “Is there still no movement yet?”

Calculating the time, she was almost due to give birth.

“Mhm, they are very well-behaved and haven't bothered me.”

“That’s good, such considerate Cubs.”

Bai Wanwan turned to wash up, chatting with Shi Hua as she washed.

Thump, thump, thump...

A sudden knock on the door interrupted their conversation.

Shi Hua was about to get up to open the door, but Bai Wanwan stopped her. “You sit. I’ll go.”