Chapter 134: Losing Control

Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Losing Control

"We don’t know the specifics. The Young Clan Leader personally instructed us to deliver these things to you."

Anxiety clawed at Zhuo Ling’s heart. She worried that Jin Yi had fallen for another female, and that was why he hadn’t come.

But then again, ’if he doesn’t like me, why would he have his clansmen risk such a long journey just to bring me gifts?’

She felt a little better and turned back to warmly greet the males from the Golden Lion Tribe.

She wanted to pry more information from them so she could decide on her next move.

’If the Clan Leader of the Golden Lion Tribe hadn’t stood in the way, Jin Yi would have been her Beast Husband long ago. It wouldn’t be this difficult just to see him.’

As Zhuo Ling was lost in thought, a male approached her.

He stammered, "I, I wanted to..."

Zhuo Ling immediately snapped out of her thoughts and flashed him a gentle, radiant smile. "Yes? What did you want to say?"

The male’s face was beet red, and he looked hesitant and uncertain.

Zhuo Ling had seen countless males like this. She didn’t even need him to speak to know what he was about to say.

She felt a little smug. ’Don’t these males know their own Young Clan Leader adores me?’

’Where do they get the nerve to pursue me?’

Still, she couldn’t suppress the smile that curved her lips upward.

"I just... I wanted to ask... that young female from before, what’s her name? How many Beast Husbands does she have? What’s her fertility like?"

The smile froze on Zhuo Ling’s lips. "What did you say?"

The male from the Golden Lion Clan, completely oblivious to the fact that Zhuo Ling’s sharp tone was due to anger, tactlessly repeated his question.

Just then, another male from the Golden Lion Clan sidled up to them.

"I also wanted to ask about that beautiful female who was standing at the front. What’s her name? How much prey would it take for me to become her Beast Husband?"

Zhuo Ling took a sharp breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart.

She had her Beast Husband come over to deal with them, then turned and walked away.

’Bai Wanwan already has two powerful, handsome Beast Husbands, and she’s even caught the eye of that male, Yan Lie.’

’It’s a good thing Jin Yi met me first.’

She hadn’t gone far before she composed herself and turned back.

Just as she turned, she suddenly heard Shi Hua’s voice.

"Wanwan said this pregnancy is going very smoothly. You don’t have to keep worrying about me."

"She’s not a Witch Doctor; her word doesn’t mean anything. It was so hard for you to get pregnant in the first place."

Having reached the stone wall, Zhuo Ling’s face was a mask of astonishment. ’Shi Hua is pregnant?’

’How long has it even been?’

’Even the most fertile females can’t get pregnant this quickly!’

"I trust Wanwan. Wanwan said I could get pregnant, and now I am! She’s even more incredible than the Clan Witch!"

"Alright, alright, she’s incredible. But you just found out you’re pregnant. You should rest at home. Don’t worry about me."

"I’m not worried about you; I know you’re capable. I wanted to tell you not to expand the stone house, because in a little while, I want to leave with Wanwan."

Shi Hua had been hesitating, unsure how to bring this up with Mu Feng.

Mu Feng had his Father Beast and Mother here, but she had no such ties. She could leave without a second thought.

Mu Feng was stunned. "Leave? Where would you go?"

Zhuo Ling, standing by the wall, perked up her ears. ’Bai Wanwan is leaving? That’s fantastic news.’

’With such a dazzling female around, none of the powerful males will choose me.’

"We might go to the Golden Lion Tribe..."

At these words, Zhuo Ling’s fingers dug into the stone wall, scraping away a chunk of mortar.

Shi Hua had no idea what a storm her careless words would stir up.

In reality, Bai Wanwan had never said she was going to the Golden Lion Tribe. She had only told Shi Hua that they would go to a large tribe, and eventually to a Super Tribe.

But in Shi Hua’s limited experience, she had only ever heard of one large tribe: the Golden Lion Tribe.

So, she had subconsciously connected the two, assuming Wanwan would take her to the Golden Lion Tribe.

It was a perfect misunderstanding, but one that filled Zhuo Ling with extreme anxiety.

’Jin Yi isn’t my Beast Husband yet. What if... what if he falls for Bai Wanwan? And her fertility is so strong...’

Nearby, the voices of Shi Hua and Mu Feng faded as they walked away, but Zhuo Ling remained rooted to the spot.

’She might not be able to have Yan Lie, but Jin Yi *must* be hers.’

Little did Bai Wanwan know that Shi Hua’s careless words were about to bring disaster upon her.

That afternoon, Xin Feng returned carrying his kill. Bai Wanwan excitedly grabbed him and animatedly recounted how she had scammed Zhuo Ling.

Xin Feng didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, but his eyes were still full of adoration. "If you like them that much, Zhu Xiu and I can trade for them. Why do you need hers?"

"Why not? They were free for the taking! Besides, I worked for them."

"Work? You did chores for her?" Xin Feng frowned. Ever since Wanwan’s stomach pains, the two of them had been watching her like hawks, reluctant to let her do any work.

’She had to work just for a few skirts?’

He couldn’t help but glance at Zhu Xiu, who just snorted and offered no explanation.

Bai Wanwan burst out laughing with a PFFT. "The work I did was with my mouth! I complimented her. I don’t hand out compliments easily, you know. I praised her so much she was happy enough to part with her skirts."

"And just like that, you got four fine hemp skirts?"

Beast skin skirts were common attire for females in the Beast World. To wear coarse or fine hemp, a female’s Beast Husband had to be skilled enough to acquire them.

Not only did they need a strong enough Talent to hunt more prey, but they also needed the opportunity to go out and trade for them.

For someone like Bai Wanwan to get four fine hemp skirts so effortlessly—just by running her mouth—would be the envy of countless people.

"Yeah. These skirts aren’t very pretty, but since they were free, I’ll make do."

’The style, color, and fabric couldn’t compare to the skirts she could get from the system.’

"Well, if you don’t like them, don’t wear them. When we leave this place, we’ll trade for better ones for you."

"Okay, I’ll be waiting! I’ll wear a different one every day, a new one each day!"

Xin Feng smiled and nodded. "Alright."

His gaze then shifted to Zhu Xiu. "Zhu Xiu, how have you been doing lately?"

Zhu Xiu was in the middle of dragging the day’s kill inside.

"Things have been relatively stable lately. Don’t worry."

"Then after Wanwan gives birth to this cub, we’ll go somewhere else and find a solution."

The family chatted as they prepared dinner.

Bai Wanwan ate and drank her fill until her belly was round, then sleepiness began to overtake her.

Xin Feng was about to move, but Zhu Xiu had already risen and walked to her side.

"She’s with me tonight. I’ll take care of her."

The two males took turns looking after Bai Wanwan, and tonight it was Zhu Xiu’s turn.

After speaking in a low voice, Zhu Xiu carried the female into his stone house.

Bai Wanwan wasn’t completely asleep yet. After being laid down, she rolled over, pulled the blanket up, and settled in comfortably.

Zhu Xiu returned with water and carefully washed her face and hands. After tucking her in, he went back outside.

Xin Feng had already finished cleaning the bowls and chopsticks. He looked up at him. "You have something to tell me?"

Zhu Xiu grunted in affirmation. "I lied to Wanwan just now."

Xin Feng’s handsome face creased into a frown. "Is it acting up again?"

"Not yet. But I’m about to lose control of the Dark Curse’s backlash. It’ll probably happen in the next day or two. I have to leave. I’ve stored up enough food, so you just focus on taking good care of Wanwan. Wait for my return."

"Alright. Go, and don’t worry. As long as I don’t have to go out hunting, I can watch Wanwan and the cub. Nothing will happen."

After the two males came to an agreement, the light in the cave was extinguished. Zhu Xiu lifted the blanket, lay down, and pulled Bai Wanwan into his embrace. "Wanwan, I have to leave for a while. Take good care of our baby. Wait for me to come back."