Chapter 294: Who Made You Angry?

Chapter 294: Chapter 294: Who Made You Angry?

In just a few moments, a layer of mist formed outside the stone house. As strong winds blew, waves of moisture surged inside.

The frightened cubs had already scurried inside.

Xin Feng also turned and said to her, "Wanwan, the weather’s turning. You should go inside and rest too."

Shaking her head, Bai Wanwan slowly walked to his side and took his outstretched hand.

"I’m worried about the potatoes we planted. Is this the start of the rainy season?"

Xin Feng shook his head and said thoughtfully, "Normally, the rainy season shouldn’t be here for a while."

The thick fog outside severely obstructed their vision.

A heavy weight settled on Bai Wanwan’s heart.

She wasn’t sure if potatoes needed watering, but with this much rain, would the potatoes rot if it went on for too long?

Xin Feng noticed she was uneasy, and the rain outside began to pour into the house.

He quickly shut the door and said gently, "Wanwan, you’ve already done your best. If... if they really don’t grow, it won’t be your fault."

"Mm, I know..."

’The Golden Lion Clan Chief has been so good to me; I just wanted to contribute what little I could.’

’If we could harvest this batch of potatoes, we could definitely save a lot of Beastmen during the food-scarce snow season.’

But now... she couldn’t be sure.

Before she knew it, it was afternoon. Bai Wanwan usually took a nap after lunch.

But today, she wasn’t sleepy at all. She watched the rain drizzling incessantly in the central courtyard.

"Beast God, please, please... don’t let it rain anymore."

’I was able to transmigrate and get a thing like the system.’

’So there must be some profound forces at play in the universe.’

After she had been muttering for a while, Shi Hua’s voice came from across the way. "Sister, do you need any help over there? I can have Jin Yu come help you."

"No, it’s fine. It’s raining outside, so there’s not much to do."

It was also thanks to Shi Hua’s new Beast Husband these past few days. If he hadn’t helped process the prey, their household would have been too swamped to manage.

Xin Feng had to take care of her and the cubs, accompany her to the fields to water the crops, and run all sorts of errands. He barely had any time to rest all day.

"Alright then, Sister. If you need help, just give a shout."

"Okay."

Bai Wanwan leaned back on a stone bench, staring at the misty sky.

Slowly, she noticed the rain was letting up.

And the males, who usually didn’t come home until evening, also rushed back in the afternoon.

Yan Lie and Zhu Xiu came in, hauling their kills.

Yan Chi and the other males also carried in a few kills and dropped them.

But they didn’t come all the way in, just standing at the entrance to brush off the rain. "You all can process this prey. We’ll take the rest with us."

"Okay, thanks, Brother." Yan Lie was truly grateful to his older brother. Despite the dangerous situation, he and the other Leopard Clan Beastmen had stayed behind with them.

If they hadn’t stayed, his family wouldn’t have been able to hunt while fending off attacks from the Bear Clan Beastmen.

Yan Chi clapped Yan Lie on the shoulder. "Nothing to thank me for. Just take good care of your female."

Bai Wanwan also stood up from the bench and beckoned them inside.

"Big Brother, the rain is heavy outside. Why don’t you rest here for a bit and wait for it to let up before you go?"

Yan Chi hurriedly waved his hand. "No need, Wanwan. You get some rest. We’re leaving now."

The stone house wasn’t spacious enough to fit all twenty-odd males.

Yan Chi came and went in a flash, rushing back out into the rain before Bai Wanwan had a chance to say another word.

Fortunately, the downpour had eased considerably.

Yan Lie quickly wiped the rain off himself and sat down next to Bai Wanwan, just as he did every day. He was about to speak when he noticed she didn’t look very happy.

"Wanwan, are you unhappy? Who upset you?"

Hearing this, Zhu Xiu’s brows furrowed as well.

Bai Wanwan quickly shook her head. "No, I’m just worried that if this rain keeps up, the potatoes I planted will be ruined."

Zhu Xiu walked over to her and caressed her cheek. "Then let them be ruined. You’re carrying our cubs; you don’t need to trouble yourself with these things."

Yan Lie nodded in agreement.

’In their eyes, my feelings are more important than the Beastmen of the Golden Lion Tribe who are about to starve to death.’

"Alright, I’ll leave it to fate."

A torrential downpour like this was not something she could control.

If there was nothing to be done, then so be it. She had tried her best.

The next day, the rain had lessened considerably but showed no signs of stopping.

It continued to drizzle all day long.

Normally, the Beastmen wouldn’t go out to hunt in the rain.

But their stockpile for the snow season was still far from enough, so all the males braved the rain and headed into the mountains.

The rain didn’t stop until the third day.

In the early morning, the moment Bai Wanwan saw the sky had cleared, she immediately asked Zhu Xiu, who was staying home that day, to go with her to check on the fields.

The weather had cooled slightly, but after being baked by the sun, the soft earth had begun to firm up.

She, Zhu Xiu, and the cubs quickly made their way to the fields.

She had already braced herself for the worst; she would accept it even if they had all rotted away.

But to her surprise, the stems and leaves were actually growing quite well.

Bai Wanwan had no farming experience, but she did have a bit of common sense.

Namely, if the stems and leaves withered, the harvest would surely be lost.

If the stems and leaves were still thriving, then it was highly likely... that the potatoes were also growing just fine.

Seeing the smile spread across her face, Zhu Xiu asked, "Relieved now?"

With a brilliant smile, Bai Wanwan nodded at him enthusiastically. "I hope these potatoes are tough enough to hold on a little longer."

Perhaps the Beast God had truly blessed them; the real rainy season had yet to arrive.

After two or three days of rain, the weather turned hot once more.

The accumulated moisture in the ground quickly evaporated.

Watching the stems and leaves in the fields grow ever more lush, the weight on Bai Wanwan’s heart was finally lifted.

"Oof..."

Just as Bai Wanwan finished checking the potatoes in the field and stood up, she suddenly clutched her belly and cried out.

Xin Feng, who was with her, immediately rushed forward to support her. His gaze fell on her swollen belly. "Wanwan, are you going into labor?"

Xin Feng had been with Wanwan for every one of her births.

With so much experience, Xin Feng no longer panicked.

He swept Bai Wanwan into his arms and strode toward their home.

"Cubs, keep up."

Xin Feng called out once without looking back.

Bai Wanwan, cradled in his arms, was taking short, sharp breaths. She was indeed about to give birth.

The pain wasn’t unbearable yet, so she didn’t rush to use the system for a painless birth.

"Wanwan, does it hurt?"

His pace was swift, yet his arms were so steady they barely trembled.

Seeing his face tight with worry, Bai Wanwan smiled and stroked his jaw. "It’s manageable for now. They’re just letting me know they’ll be out soon."

Xin Feng lowered his head and kissed her palm. "If it hurts, bite me. I’ve got thick skin; it won’t hurt."

Bai Wanwan let out a soft laugh. "And if I bite you, I won’t be in pain anymore?"

Xin Feng’s brow furrowed slightly. "I can’t think of any other way to share your pain."

"Don’t worry, I’m not in much pain."

Her voice was full of gentleness, but at the same time, she was calling the system in her mind.

’Hua Sheng, I’m about to give birth. Come on out.’

’Host, I am here.’

The contractions intensified just then, and Bai Wanwan took another sharp breath.

’Are you sure that once this baby is born, I’ll be able to lift Zhu Xiu’s Dark Curse?’