38: Chapter 38 I was just kidding.

Bai Wanwan had originally wanted to take advantage of the rain stopping to go for a walk, but that gust of cold wind just now immediately discouraged her.

The Beast World without entertainment was indeed a bit boring; at least when Xin Feng was around, they could chat.

After he went out, she could only stay and play with The Cubs.

The Cubs had eaten and drunk their fill and were sleeping soundly; she scratched one and patted another.

The Cubs purred comfortably in their sleep.

Of the four Cubs, three were Male and only one was a Female Cub, who also happened to look the weakest and smallest.

Perhaps sensing the Mother's approach, it opened its mouth and let out a soft "meow."

Bai Wanwan's heart melted at the sight, and she immediately scooped her up. "Little Xue'er, why are you awake?"

Scenting the Mother, she meowed incessantly, rubbing her furry little head against Bai Wanwan's hand.

Captivated by the little Female Cub's cuteness, Bai Wanwan couldn't help but hold her and give her a few deep snuggles.

Just as she was playing happily with the cub, she suddenly heard a sound from the entrance.

Then, a cold wind came pouring in.

"Who is it?"

Bai Wanwan warily placed the Female Cub back into the nest, stood up from the carpet, and looked out.

At a glance, she saw Hu Ya sneaking in from outside.

"What are you doing?"

Was there something wrong with Hu Ya? Did she think this was her own home, entering whenever she pleased!

"Wan Wan, I heard you gave birth, so I came to see you."

As she spoke, she craned her neck and walked further inside.

She was extremely curious; she wanted to see what kind of species Bai Wanwan's Cubs were.

Bai Wanwan shifted her body and raised her hand to block her.

"What does me giving birth have to do with you?"

"Can't I just be concerned about you?"

She tried to squeeze past, but Bai Wanwan blocked her firmly, preventing her from passing.

She simply stood on her tiptoes to look inside.

Everything in the cave looked very strange, but she didn't observe much, as she was searching for The Cubs.

Finally, she saw them—in a strange nest, several furry things were lying there.

Unfortunately, she couldn't see clearly what The Cubs looked like.

"Hu Ya, stop with the nonsense and get out of my house right now."

Bai Wanwan was almost laughed at her; if she was going to lie through her teeth, she should at least make it believable. Which of her previous actions looked like she was concerned?

Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, Hu Ya suddenly ducked under her arm.

Hu Ya rushed directly toward The Cubs.

The Cubs in the nest were sleeping soundly. Hu Ya swept her gaze over them—why were they all Cat Cubs?

The Talent of a Cat Beastman was always low; all the powerful beastmen in the Tribe belonged to other races.

Among them, two were slightly larger...

Before she could see clearly, she was kicked in the lower back.

"Ouch!"

She cried out in pain and fell right off the carpet.

Rubbing her waist, she turned back to glare at her. "Bai Wanwan, what are you doing?"

Bai Wanwan didn't answer. She turned around, picked up the stone basin from the ground, and hurled it at her.

"Ah!"

Terrified, Hu Ya rolled repeatedly on the ground.

But she still couldn't escape; the stone basin Bai Wanwan threw struck her hard on the thigh.

Screaming in pain, Hu Ya scrambled and crawled toward the exit.

Just as she reached the door and pulled it open...

Another kick came from behind. She stumbled forward a few steps and fell face-first into the wet, soft mud outside the cave.

Hu Ya burst into tears with a "waa," using her hands to wipe the mud off her face.

The more she wiped, the messier it became.

Looking at her wretched state, Bai Wanwan crossed her arms and looked down at her. "Are you still coming to my house?"

Hu Ya, her face covered in mud, turned toward her own home and shouted, "You useless things, come out and help me!"

Hearing the commotion, Hu Ya's Beast Husbands opened their door and came out, quickly surrounding her to protect her.

"Bai Wanwan hit me! Hit her back for me!"

Her Beast Husbands all looked toward Bai Wanwan. How could Bai Wanwan possibly win a fight? She directly threw the stone basin in her hand at them.

One Male caught it, while the others tried to step forward; Xin Shan and Xin Yu were not there.

"Just try touching me. I am a Sacred Female; it would only take one word from me to have you kicked out of the Tribe."

The Males who were about to step forward hesitated; they indeed did not dare to offend a Sacred Female.

"Useless!"

With her Beast Husbands backing her up, Hu Ya was helped to her feet and rushed forward to curse at her.

"Just because you're a Sacred Female, you can hurt other Females as you please? My leg is almost broken because of you!"

"Is that so? You look quite energetic to me!"

After glancing at her leg, Bai Wanwan's tone became extremely sharp: "Next time you dare enter my house without permission, I won't just stop at hitting you once!"

Bai Wanwan was worried The Cubs might wake up and crawl out, and also worried Hu Ya might make her Beast Husbands charge into her home, so she deliberately taunted: "Your face is covered in mud and so ugly; don't your Beast Husbands find you repulsive?"

Hu Ya finally realized her state, shrieked, covered her face, and ran away.

Bai Wanwan didn't linger either and quickly turned back into the house.

She had moved fast enough just now; Hu Ya shouldn't have seen clearly.

If she had, she would definitely be shouting it out.

Closing the door, she sat back down on the carpet.

Stroking The Cubs' heads, she murmured, "Tiger Cubs! Grow slowly. If you grow too fast and get spotted next time, I won't be able to fool anyone."

This incident also served as a reminder; when Xin Feng returned, she must insist he stops going into the mountains.

If Hu Ya came over, she could drive her away.

But if her Beast Husbands came along, the secret would surely be revealed.

On the other side, Hu Ya returned to her cave, howling in pain and cursing Bai Wanwan in her heart over and over again.

If she hadn't seen that those Cubs were all of the Cat Beastman's seed, her anger wouldn't have subsided at all.

Both her Beast Husbands are Useless Beasts, so what if she's a Sacred Female?

She couldn't help but feel smug; her own Beast Husbands were all powerful Males of the Cat Clan.

Just then, Xin Shan and Xin Yu returned from outside, and Hu Ya happily waved to them.

"Xin Shan, Xin Yu, come into my nest."

Xin Shan put down a small prey and immediately said, "There's still prey in the mountains that hasn't been brought back; I have to go back up immediately."

Xin Yu also dropped his prey. "I'm going with my brother..."

The two of them only showed their faces for a moment before leaving immediately.

Although Hu Ya felt it was a buzzkill, she didn't think too much of it and immediately pointed to her other Beast Husbands.

"All of you, come in."

With so many Beast Husbands, she would surely give birth to her first litter of Cubs before the Warm Season arrived!

She hooked her foot, pulled her Beast Husband into the nest, and tore open the beast skin...

******

Bai Wanwan dozed off for a while while watching over The Cubs. After the two Tiger Cubs had slept enough, they tumbled out of the nest and started running around clumsily.

She had no choice but to go and catch The Cubs that ran to the door every so often.

After several rounds, she was panting with exhaustion.

No wonder a Female had to undergo the Pairing Ceremony with several Beast Husbands.

With several born in one litter, it was impossible to manage alone.

Just as she picked up the naughty Tiger Cub from the doorway again, the cave door was pushed open.

She quickly shielded the Tiger Cub in her arms and looked up at the door.

Xin Feng walked in from outside and was startled when he met her wary gaze.

"What's wrong?"

Bai Wanwan only relaxed when she saw it was him.

"I thought it was another beastman. After you left, Hu Ya rushed in and almost discovered the two Tiger Cubs."

Xin Feng's expression changed instantly. "Did she give you a hard time?"

"Yes, she hit me with a stone basin; my hand hurts from being hit." Bai Wanwan deliberately held out her hand.

He dropped the Unicorn Deer from his shoulder to the ground and worriedly rolled up her sleeve.

A flash of hostility flickered in his eyes as he quickly checked her for injuries.

But after checking twice, her arm was snowy white, with no sign of injury.

"Did it hurt the bone? Does it hurt inside?"

He frowned deeply, his movements very gentle as if he were afraid of hurting her further.

Seeing his careful manner, Bai Wanwan burst out laughing. "Just kidding! I was the one who hit her with the basin. I don't think she'll dare to come back anytime soon."