297: Chapter 297 Acting Cute

The joy in Zhu Xiu's heart was shrouded by a deeper anxiety.

Complex emotions gathered between his handsome brows, and his bronze face flickered in and out of the light cast by the candlelight.

Once upon a time, he had never imagined he would become a certain Female's Beast Husband, let alone share a partner with other Males.

But now, not only was he one of Bai Wanwan's Beast Husbands, he had also discovered that she harbored secrets enough to shake the entire Beast World continent.

Every secret was like a sharp blade hanging over their heads, capable of bringing total destruction at any moment.

"You've already ascended to the Orange Tier?"

Excitement sparkled in Bai Wanwan's eyes as her slender fingers tugged at his beast skin skirt. "Then if you were besieged by several Yellow-Tier Beastmen now, could you handle them easily?"

In her year in the Beast World, the number of Yellow-Tier Beastmen she had seen could be counted on one hand.

Even in a Large Tribe like the Golden Lion, there were only a few dozen Yellow-Tier experts.

It was said they didn't have a single Orange Tier.

Zhu Xiu's breakthrough meant that as long as they didn't provoke those Super Tribes, they could almost rest easy.

"Mm," Zhu Xiu responded in a low voice. "Although Orange Tier and Yellow Tier are only one level apart, the Innate Ability is worlds apart."

He clenched his fists, feeling the surging power within his body.

The removal of the dark curse had caused his strength to improve by leaps and bounds; now, even facing the threat of the Bear Clan, he had the confidence to keep her safe.

But what about the future?

Bai Wanwan, however, keenly sensed the abnormality in his expression.

She leaned forward, her warm, soft fingertips touching his tense cheek. "Since you're so powerful, why are you still frowning?"

Zhu Xiu suddenly caught her slender wrist, his palm rubbing against it. "Mm, because I'm worried..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the frolicking Cubs in the room. "The secrets you carry must never be known by other Beastmen."

"Don't worry,"

Bai Wanwan smiled, her eyes curving into crescents. "I'm only off my guard in front of you all. In front of outsiders, I promise to keep my lips sealed."

Zhu Xiu's eyes flickered as he suddenly asked, "Wan Wan, do you want to go see a Super Tribe?"

"Of course I do!" she answered without thinking.

Back in Modern Times, she loved to travel whenever she was tired from work.

Now in this Beast World, there were even fewer things for entertainment.

If she were trapped in small or medium-sized Tribes for her whole life, how would that be different from being in prison?

Zhu Xiu's brow furrowed slightly. "Mm, we'll go see when there's a chance in the future, but... now is not the time."

"I know." Bai Wanwan leaned against his shoulder. "Anyway, there's plenty of time in the future, I'm not in a hurry."

Beastmen could live for several hundred years; she had enough time to wait.

She also understood that although her Beast Husbands were all Yellow-Tier experts, there were even more terrifying Orange Tier existences in the Super Tribes.

"Other secrets might be hidden, but these Cubs—"

Zhu Xiu's voice suddenly became solemn. "Wan Wan, haven't you noticed? The Talent of each subsequent litter of Cubs is stronger than the previous one."

Bai Wanwan was stunned upon hearing this.

Zhu Xiu continued, "Your secrets might still be hidden, but The Cubs' Talent cannot be."

He didn't continue, but both understood the consequences.

Even a legendary Sacred Female couldn't possibly give birth to multiple Yellow-Tier Cubs in every litter like she did.

Zhu Xiu didn't even doubt that in the future, she could give birth to Orange Tier, or even Red Tier Cubs.

If that were really the case, the Super Tribes would definitely use any means necessary to fight over her.

Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Before their strength was enough to contend with the Super Tribes, he must not let her be exposed to danger.

"Wan Wan, you rest first."

As he stood up, his figure cast a long shadow in the firelight. "I'm going to find Xin Feng and the others to discuss some things."

Bai Wanwan nodded absentmindedly.

After Zhu Xiu left, she immediately summoned the system.

"peanut, did you hear what Zhu Xiu just said? If he hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have noticed."

"Why is each litter of my Cubs stronger than the last?"

"If this continues, will I really be able to give birth to Orange Tier or even Red Tier Cubs?"

To her string of questions, peanut didn't lag and answered directly:

"In the beginning, it was because the system was damaged, so the first litter was weaker. Now that the system is stable, The Cubs' Talent will be randomly generated, but the stronger the Father Beast's Talent, the higher the probability of high-tier Cubs."

"In other words, if I conceive another litter with Zhu Xiu now..." Bai Wanwan's eyes brightened several degrees.

"Yes, it is very likely that Orange Tier Cubs will be born."

Bai Wanwan was delighted.

This meant she could earn more points, but at the same time, it would be accompanied by greater risks.

No wonder Zhu Xiu was so worried.

Next time, she would exchange for a powerful weapon; if they encountered danger again, at least she wouldn't be a burden to her Beast Husbands.

After giving birth, Bai Wanwan was forced by her Beast Husbands to stay in bed and rest for a few days.

During these three days, besides breastfeeding and playing with The Cubs, she just ate and slept.

Shi Hua had been busy lately preparing food for the winter and taking care of her own Cubs, so she could only occasionally come to chat with her.

By the fourth day, she really couldn't stay lying down anymore.

With the planted potatoes on her mind, she used all her skills to pester Xin Feng.

"I'll just go take one look, really!"

She tugged at Xin Feng's arm and shook it, her voice so sweet and soft that Xin Feng couldn't resist.

Driven to helplessness by her fussing, Xin Feng pulled her into his embrace with his sturdy arms.

"I go to look after them every day; the potatoes are growing very well. Rest for two more days, and go when you've fully recovered."

How could Bai Wanwan give up?

She had made up her mind today that while Xin Feng was at home, she had to make him relent.

She buried her face in his chest and rubbed against it. "I'm going to get moldy if I stay cooped up in the house any longer, please, I beg you."

Xin Feng could least stand her acting spoiled like this; he wanted to harden his heart and refuse, but seeing her watery eyes, he really couldn't find the heart to do it.

Finally, he relented: "It's a deal, just one look and then we come back."

Bai Wanwan's face immediately blossomed into a smile, and she stood on her tiptoes to give him a light peck on the lips.

Before Xin Feng could react, she had already picked up the rattan basket containing The Cubs and called the half-grown Cubs to rush outside.

Just as she stepped out of the stone door, a gust of cool wind hit her face.

She couldn't help but shiver. "Why is it so cold?"

Only a few days had passed, and the temperature had dropped by at least four or five degrees.

A warm beast skin was immediately placed over her shoulders.

"Don't run so fast."

Xin Feng took the rattan basket from her hand, his tone helpless yet doting. "It's turned cold these past two days, be careful not to catch a cold."

Bai Wanwan wrapped the beast skin tightly, smiling like a cat that had swallowed a canary. "Got it, let's go!"

The fresh air outside refreshed her spirit.

As they passed the Plaza, she noticed there were much fewer injured Beastmen.

"The Bear Clan has been quiet lately?" she asked in a low voice.

Xin Feng's gaze suddenly turned cold. "They are currently too busy taking care of themselves, so the number of raids has decreased."

Bai Wanwan's eyes lit up. "The Bear Clan is in trouble?"