199: Chapter 199 Following her every step of the way

"Of course not, it's just that my body is experiencing some temporary issues; it's not a big problem, so don't worry."

She hugged his arm and rested her head on his shoulder, smiling brightly and beautifully, as if nothing were truly wrong.

Zhu Xiu was not easily fooled by her, his eyes glowing with a faint red light as he stared at her.

Bai Wanwan knew he was looking for flaws in her story, so she smiled even more radiantly, "I've even told you that I'm not an orc from this world, so there's no need to hide anything else from you."

She didn't want to hide it from him either, but she didn't want them to worry about her.

peanut was still investigating the situation. What if it was just a small problem? Why make them worry even more?

If... it was a big problem, their worrying wouldn't help, so it was better to cherish the remaining time and live life well.

Zhu Xiu didn't ask any further. Bai Wanwan wasn't sure if he believed her, but she pretended very well, not letting him notice anything amiss.

There was no sunshine today; the weather was gloomy. A gust of wind blew, and Bai Wanwan couldn't help but shiver.

Sensing this, Zhu Xiu extended his long arm and pulled her slender, soft body into his embrace.

Wrapped in his body heat, Bai Wanwan leaned lazily in his arms, smiling with narrowed eyes, "I'm hungry; let's go back and eat."

When they returned, Yan Lie was standing at the door, looking out in anticipation. Seeing Bai Wanwan's figure, he immediately grinned and walked up to them, "Wan Wan, you're back. Xin Feng has already fried the meat; come in and eat."

Bai Wanwan was truly hungry; her stomach had already growled a few times.

She picked up her bowl, eating the delicious meat chunks and drinking the savory fish soup.

Deliberately ignoring the three intense gazes from the side, she finished every bit of her food.

Almost full to bursting, she stroked her belly and looked up as a black shadow flew past her.

"What was that?"

Bai Wanwan watched in surprise, but Zhu Xiu just glanced back and knew it was his three Cubs.

"The Snake Cubs are playful; I'll go catch them and bring them in."

Bai Wanwan waved her hand, "It's normal for Cubs to be playful. You stay and play with them outside for a while; don't worry about me, I'm doing just fine now."

If they continued to guard her and stare at her like this, she felt like they would soon stare holes through her.

Zhu Xiu didn't want to accompany The Cubs, but since The Cubs had run out, he, as the Father Beast, had to keep an eye on them.

"Wan Wan, are you full?"

Xin Feng asked gently; he always felt that his Little Female was a bit too thin.

She needed to be nourished more so she wouldn't easily have health problems.

"I'm full; I've eaten until I'm stuffed."

As she spoke, her gaze fell on Yan Lie's face.

His fresh, sunny face bore a few obvious scars; he was clearly injured quite badly.

But when he saw Bai Wanwan turn to look at him, he still raised his brows and smiled brilliantly at her.

"Why are you always so silly?"

Bai Wanwan raised her hand and stroked his injured eye corner and cheek, "Does it still hurt?"

Yan Lie nodded immediately, "It hurts. Wan Wan, if you blow on it again, it won't hurt anymore."

Bai Wanwan didn't answer him, but she slowly leaned in and gently blew on the injured area for him.

She knew clearly that Yan Lie was not a Cub; how could he get injured like this just from falling?

After what happened between her and him last night, Zhu Xiu must have been very angry; he probably misunderstood and beat Yan Lie up.

Yan Lie hadn't even taken the opportunity to complain. He was a bit clingy, but his heart was pure.

Since he didn't say anything, Bai Wanwan just pretended not to know.

Yan Lie's face was held by her soft hands, and feeling her sweet breath on his skin, he was so happy he couldn't bear to blink, staring unblinkingly at the beautiful face of the Little Female in front of him.

Yan Lie felt he couldn't get enough of looking at her!

"Silly again?"

Bai Wanwan patted him, and Yan Lie laughed "hehe" and held her hand tightly, refusing to let go.

Just then, Shi Hua walked out from the inner room.

"Sister, you're back?"

Shi Hua looked full of worry, supporting her already protruding belly as she walked over quickly.

Bai Wanwan was afraid she would fall, so she quickly stood up and helped her sit on the Stone Stool nearby.

"I only found out about the dangerous incident last night after I woke up this morning. I just came to find you, but you were out again. Is there anywhere you feel uncomfortable now?"

She said it all in one breath, her tone hurried, showing the worry in her heart.

Bai Wanwan smiled and patted her hand, "Don't worry, aren't I perfectly fine?"

Seeing her rosy complexion and smiling appearance, Shi Hua breathed a sigh of relief.

Bai Wanwan lowered her head and reached out to touch her belly, "Cubs, why haven't you come out yet?"

A happy and satisfied smile appeared on Shi Hua's plain face, "I've felt it quite a bit these past two days; I should be giving birth soon."

"Then you need to start preparing. Don't run around in a hurry like you just did. You should rest when you need to; don't get anxious over every little thing."

"Okay, Sister, I'll listen to you."

Yan Lie saw that Shi Hua's arrival had stolen Bai Wanwan's attention, and he really wanted to throw that Female back to her own room.

Xin Feng walked to his side and patted his shoulder, "If you don't have anything else to do now, go handle yesterday's prey."

"Oh, okay."

Wan Wan couldn't care about him right now; she hoped he would hurry up and finish his work, and that Shi Hua would have returned to her own home by then.

Bai Wanwan and Shi Hua chatted for a while, and she noticed Shi Hua looking tired.

"You're tired; I'll help you back to rest."

"No need, I just woke up!"

"That's how pregnancy is. Sleep when you want to; that's how The Cubs grow well."

She stood up to support her, and the two walked together toward Shi Hua's room.

"Host, Host..."

Just as she walked into Shi Hua's room, the system's voice rang out in her head.

Bai Wanwan paused, and Shi Hua, noticing, turned her head to look at her, "Sister, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just thought of something. I'll help you lie down on the bed, and then I'll go back."

"Okay."

Shi Hua answered obediently and, supported by Bai Wanwan, slowly lay down.

"Has Mu Feng gone out?"

"Yeah, he said that since he's the only Male in our family, he needs to hunt more food; otherwise, he's afraid there won't be enough when The Cubs are born."

"What are you afraid of? We're all one family. If you run short for now, our family still has some."

"He has nothing to do at home, so I let him go."

As Shi Hua spoke, her eyes grew increasingly heavy with sleep. Bai Wanwan tucked her in, "If you're tired, just sleep..."

Before long, the sound of Shi Hua's steady breathing came from the bed.

Bai Wanwan was also an experienced person; when one is pregnant and sleepy, one can truly fall asleep in seconds.

She stood up gently and, slowing her steps to avoid making any noise, walked out.

"Host, at least acknowledge me."

peanut had called her more than ten times and was about to go crazy.

"Shi Hua wasn't asleep just now, so I had to take care of her first."

It was mainly because it was distracting to talk to the system, and Shi Hua might have thought something was wrong with her health.

"Go ahead, what's so urgent?"

"There are two situations, and neither of them is good."

peanut was just a system, but Bai Wanwan could actually hear a heavy tone in its voice.

Bai Wanwan took a deep breath, "I'm ready; tell me."