Chapter 171 - 167: Irrepressible Fondness (Part 2)

Huo Jun heard his father sighing. He resignedly went over to Chi Xiao, specifically to comfort his worrisome dad.

"Dad, what’s wrong?"

Chi Xiao said while plucking at a leaf, "Junjun, do you think my personality isn’t very likable?

I’m so big and my temperament is so coarse. All I know how to do is fight. I have no idea how to please your mother.

Your mother is close to so many of her other Beast Husbands, but she’s just not close with me."

"Sigh... why can’t I get her to like me? Even that detestable snake has won her affection more than I have."

Huo Jun sat beside Chi Xiao. "But Dad, you were the first Beast Husband Mom contracted. That’s something the other dads are so envious of, something they could never have."

The corners of Chi Xiao’s mouth curled up uncontrollably, but he quickly forced them down again.

"But I still can’t measure up to them. I can’t beat a single one."

"I don’t think Mom dislikes you." Huo Jun placed his hand on Chi Xiao’s. "You’re honest and straightforward, Dad. Mom will definitely see your good points."

Chi Xiao was both excited for and terrified of his upcoming date with Nan Zishi. "I... Junjun," he said, "when it’s my turn to spend time with your mother, can you come with us? We had such a great time flying together last time."

"..."

Huo Jun glanced at his sighing father, then stood up like a little adult and patted his dad’s large head. "Okay."

’This father is such a handful for his cub.’

...

After a day and a night of playing outside, two tall and mighty Silver Wolves carried Nan Zishi back on their backs.

Nan Zishi happily jumped down from Wolf Night’s back. Wolf Day and Wolf Night then lowered their heads to her.

She ruffled Wolf Day’s head, and then she ruffled Wolf Night’s.

The Cold-blooded Snake Beastman, who had returned just before them, didn’t bother hiding his jealousy.

’The Little Female Master really does prefer the fluffy ones.’

’Look at that. How long has it been? And they’re already hugging and nuzzling so intimately?’

’What in the world did they do for their relationship to advance so quickly?’

Xuan Jin hissed.

He slithered forward, drawing close to Nan Zishi and sniffing her.

’She has the reek of those wolves on her!’

’But at least they didn’t mate.’

’So those two Silver Wolves haven’t surpassed me after all!’

Xuan Jin’s expression brightened. He shamelessly hugged and nuzzled her, whining coquettishly, "Little Female Master, did you miss me?"

Nan Zishi was speechless. ’I was only gone for a day.’

Hu Bai walked over. The moment Nan Zishi saw him, she ran over. "Hu Bai!"

The White Fox Beastman caught Nan Zishi in his arms. He smiled indulgently and asked, "Did you have fun, female master?"

"I did," Nan Zishi said, hugging Hu Bai. "But I’m happiest when I’m with you. I’m hungry. Did you make anything good to eat?"

Hu Bai’s smile was radiant. "Chi Xiao caught a bird, and I used it to make a stew. Would you like some now?"

"Yes, I do! Little White, thank you for all your hard work."

"It was no trouble at all. I’m happy as long as you’re happy."

Hu Bai ladled some stew for Nan Zishi. She stayed by his side, talking and laughing with him.

The sight was painful for Xuan Jin to watch.

’There were six males in the household now.’

’Nan Zishi obviously liked and trusted Hu Bai a great deal.’

’She was also exceptionally indulgent and doting toward Lanxing.’

’And after spending a day with them, her relationship with the Brother Day and Night had clearly taken a turn for the better.’

’That just left the stupid eagle. Even though he’d known Nan Zishi longer than the wolf brothers, he was probably making even less progress than Brother Day and Night.’

Xuan Jin looked around, and his thoughts turned to himself. ’Because of what happened with Yang’er, my place in her heart is at the very bottom.’

’I wonder if I’m still at the bottom of the list...’

Xuan Jin glanced over at the stupid eagle.

’At least I have to be doing better than him!’

Chi Xiao noticed Xuan Jin staring. Although he didn’t know what that damn snake was thinking, he glared right back without a second thought.

...

Chi Xiao waited and waited off to the side. According to Hu Bai’s arrangement, it was supposed to be his turn to have a date with Nan Zishi.

He was looking for a chance to ask Nan Zishi about going out on their date.

But as expected, Nan Zishi’s favorite was still Hu Bai. She hovered around him, fussing over his well-being.

Chi Xiao was speechless.

’A little voice in his heart whined with jealousy.’

’SOB... The female master really doesn’t like me. To this day, we’ve only held hands once and hugged twice...’

’But Xuan Jin has already spent so many days with the Little Female Master. They’ve hugged and held each other countless times, and they’ve even mated.’

’It’s the same with Lanxing. The Little Female Master chooses to sleep with him very frequently, and she’s thinking about him every moment.’

’Hu Bai is the most favored of all. When the six of us males are standing together, the Little Female Master’s eyes always go to Hu Bai first.’

’Now, it seems even Wolf Day and Wolf Night have caught the Little Female Master’s eye, sharing jokes and laughter with her.’

’It’s just me... I’m the only one who doesn’t seem to have a spark with the Little Female Master. But I really like her too, and I just wish she would like me a little bit more.’

Inside the defeated Fire Red Eagle’s heart, a tiny version of himself was weeping.

Only after Nan Zishi had eaten and drunk her fill did Hu Bai whisper to her, "Female master, Chi Xiao has been waiting for you for a long time."

Nan Zishi finally understood. "Oh, I get it. So that’s what you’re all planning."

Nan Zishi got right to the point. "Hu Bai, are you all planning to date me one after another? Are you trying to make me fall for all of you so that even if I return to Earth, I’ll still come back to the Beast World?"

Hu Bai was charmed by her directness. He let out a soft chuckle, stroking her hair as he said indulgently, "Yes, our female master is very smart."

Nan Zishi gave Hu Bai a quick kiss on the cheek. "Don’t worry, Little White. I’ll definitely miss you, and I’ll definitely come back. But since this is what everyone has arranged, I’ll happily fall into your trap."

The moment Nan Zishi kissed his cheek, Hu Bai almost stopped her from going to find Chi Xiao.

’There wasn’t much time left.’

’Female master... he wanted her to stay with him, too. Couldn’t she just stay with him for a while?’

He forcefully suppressed his jealousy. His eyes rimmed with red, he said, "Have fun, female master."

"Mhm."

She turned to look at Chi Xiao, whose gloomy face suddenly lit up. He quickly gave his little wingman a nudge.

Huo Jun rushed toward Nan Zishi. "Mommy, are you tired? If you’re not tired, can you and Daddy come play outside with Junjun?"