288: Chapter 288 Couple

The door was open, and Bai Wanwan poked her head in to take a look.

She happened to see Shi Hua standing with a Male in the middle courtyard. The Male only showed half of his profile, seemingly pulling at something.

Xin Feng's brow furrowed, and he whispered to her, "I'll go in and check."

Just as he was about to let go and enter the house, Bai Wanwan held his hand instead, smiling and shaking her head at him.

"Don't go. Let's walk around the vicinity first."

Xin Feng looked back at her in confusion but did not refuse her request.

The two quietly retreated from the doorway.

The Wolf Cub, Cat Cub, and Snake Cubs surrounded them, following along while playing.

Xin Feng looked down at the smile on her lips. "What's going on?"

Bai Wanwan smiled at him. "You don't recognize that Male?"

"I've seen him, but I don't know him," he said, a hint of indulgent amusement in his eyes. "What are you trying to say?"

Bai Wanwan made a "shh" sound, grabbed his hand, and quickly took a few steps while holding up her skirt.

Only after they had moved a certain distance did she slow down. "The Male inside just now likes Shi Hua. I've seen him many times—either helping Shi Hua work or bringing her things."

Her eyes sparkled with the flame of gossip.

Xin Feng was actually uninterested in other Females or Males, but he loved watching Wan Wan speak animatedly and loved that she shared everything with him.

"Mhm," he responded softly, signaling for her to continue.

Bai Wanwan wanted to keep talking, but just then, the Male emerged from Shi Hua's doorway.

His face was full of joy, and even his steps seemed incredibly light.

There was something going on.

Bai Wanwan immediately let go of Xin Feng's hand. "You take The Cubs back first. I'm going to find Shi Hua."

She hurried away, holding up her skirt.

Xin Feng could only remind her from behind, "Walk slowly."

Bai Wanwan waved her hand and quickly entered the house.

As soon as she entered, she saw Shi Hua sitting inside, busy with work.

Because she only had Mu Feng as her Beast Husband and was currently injured, she had to handle many things herself.

Hearing the footsteps, Shi Hua put down the meat in her hands and looked up, greeting her with a smile.

"Sister, sit down."

As she spoke, she started to get up, but Bai Wanwan quickly waved her hand to stop her. "You keep busy. I just came over to chat with you for a bit."

She slowly walked to her side and sat down next to her.

"Then I'll continue. It's hot, and if I don't process this meat quickly, it will spoil."

"Mhm, you be busy."

As she spoke, her gaze swept over Shi Hua's face, noticing a faint blush still lingering there.

Before Bai Wanwan could figure out how to broach the subject, Shi Hua herself put down the stone knife and looked up at her.

"Sister, I... I plan to have a Pairing Ceremony with Jin Yu."

"The Male from just now?" Bai Wanwan raised her eyebrows, a smile touching the corners of her mouth.

Shi Hua looked a bit shy, clasping her hands together and fidgeting.

"Yes, he... he is very good. Not only does he bring us food, but he also brings medicine for Mu Feng."

Bai Wanwan listened quietly. She didn't ask Shi Hua if she liked him.

The thoughts of Females in the Beast World were different from hers.

"Is it your own decision to have a Pairing Ceremony with him?"

"Yes. There is only Mu Feng as a Male in the house. If there are more Cubs later, he won't be able to manage everything."

When hunting, Mu Feng acting alone would also be dangerous.

The way she said it suggested she had already thought it through.

Bai Wanwan generally didn't like to make decisions for others. If Shi Hua felt it was suitable, then she would offer her blessing.

Life in the Beast World was hard; just surviving wasn't easy.

"Then when do you plan to have the Pairing Ceremony with him?"

"Today," Shi Hua became even more embarrassed. "Jin Yu also wants to have the Pairing Ceremony quickly. He will move in tonight, and tomorrow he can go hunting with your Beast Husbands. That way, it will be safer, and he can carry back more prey."

"That's good too. Having one more Beast Husband can help you share some of the burden. How is Mu Feng's injury recovery?"

As they were talking, Mu Feng walked out of the inner room, limping, and smiled to greet Bai Wanwan.

"Hua Hua, you go rest for a while. I'll handle this meat."

Shi Hua quickly got up to support him. "You aren't well yet. I can do this work too. I won't compete with you for work until you've recovered."

"Hua Hua, I really am fine..."

Bai Wanwan watched them care for each other. She felt like a conspicuously bright lightbulb, so she quickly stood up with a smile.

"Shi Hua, you take care of Mu Feng. Zhu Xiu and the others will be back soon. I'm going home now."

"Okay, Sister. I'll go for a walk with you later."

When Bai Wanwan returned to her own home, Xin Feng had already roasted meat for her.

Seeing her approach, he sliced the strip of meat and turned to place it on the stone table. "Zhu Xiu and Yan Lie have both been coming back late recently, Wan Wan. You eat first."

Recently, all the Males had been very busy, and when they returned, they would quickly eat a strip of raw meat and be done.

Bai Wanwan wasn't actually hungry, but since Xin Feng had specially prepared it for her, she wouldn't refuse.

After sitting down with a smile, she turned to look for The Cubs.

Xin Feng sat down next to her. "The Cubs have already eaten and were restless for a while, so they are all asleep now."

Once she heard that The Cubs were all asleep, she began to focus on eating.

She hadn't been that hungry originally, but Xin Feng's cooking skills had improved rapidly, and she finished a large piece of meat in just a few bites.

Zhu Xiu and Yan Lie walked through the door just as the last ray of twilight faded.

Xin Feng stood up and asked, "How was the situation outside today?"

"Same as usual. We, along with Yan Chi and the others, caught four Bear Clan Males and handed them over to the Jin Cang Clan Chief upon our return."

Yan Lie cleaned the bloodstains off his body and sat down next to Bai Wanwan. He carefully reached out a hand to stroke her slightly protruding belly.

"Did The Cubs bother you today? Did it hurt? Are you tired?"

This was his first time being a Father Beast, and he was inexperienced, terrified of not doing enough.

This conversation was repeated every day, and Yan Lie was always worried she was too tired.

Bai Wanwan patiently soothed him. "I'm not tired. Don't be nervous; I've given birth several times before."

Yan Lie shook his head, refusing to believe her. "The Females in the Tribe all get very tired and sore when carrying Cubs. Don't lie to me."

Fine, no one believed her when she told the truth.

After speaking, Yan Lie bent down and pressed his cheek against her slightly rounded belly. "Good little Cubs, don't tire out your Mother Beast, or when you come out, Father Beast will spank you."

The sky gradually darkened, and the candlelight flickered gently.

After eating quickly, Zhu Xiu and Yan Lie did not go to sleep. Everyone sat in the house, conversing in low voices.

"Where are we going after the Snow Season?" Xin Feng turned to look at Zhu Xiu.

Zhu Xiu needed energy stones, and only he knew where they needed to go next.

Zhu Xiu was also pondering this matter. Taking Wan Wan with him to search for energy stones was still too risky.

After a moment of thought, Zhu Xiu looked up at Bai Wanwan.

"Wan Wan, after the Snow Season, you, Xin Feng, and Yan Lie will follow Yan Chi to the Leopard Clan. Wait until I find the energy stones and lift the dark curse, then I will come to pick you up, okay?"

He hadn't felt at ease before, but now he was very clear that Xin Feng and Yan Lie would risk their lives to protect her, and they would also have support in Yan Lie's birth Tribe.

"No need, we will go together. Besides... we don't need energy stones. In about twenty more days, the dark curse on you will be lifted."

When these words were spoken, the gazes of the three Males fell upon her simultaneously.