Chapter 297: Wheedling

Chapter 297: Chapter 297: Wheedling

Zhu Xiu’s joy was overshadowed by a deeper worry.

His handsome brow was knotted with complex emotions, his bronze face flickering between light and shadow in the candlelight.

There was a time when he’d never imagined becoming any female’s Beast Husband, let alone sharing a mate with other males.

But now, not only was he one of Bai Wanwan’s Beast Husbands, he had also discovered that she held secrets capable of shaking the entire Beast World Continent.

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

"You’ve already reached Orange Rank?"

Bai Wanwan’s eyes sparkled with excitement, her slender fingers tugging at his Beast Skin Skirt. "So if you were surrounded by a few Yellow Rank Beastmen now, could you handle them easily?"

In her year in the Beast World, she had seen only a handful of Yellow Rank Beastmen.

Even in a large tribe like the Golden Lions, there were only a few dozen Yellow Rank experts.

It was said they didn’t even have a single Orange Rank.

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

"Mhm," Zhu Xiu responded in a low voice. "Orange Rank and Yellow Rank may only be one rank apart, but the difference in Talent Power is a world of difference."

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

The removal of the Dark Curse had caused his strength to advance by leaps and bounds. Now, even facing the threat of the Bear Clan, he was confident he could keep her safe.

But what about the future?

Bai Wanwan, however, keenly sensed something was off about his expression.

She moved closer, her warm, soft fingertips touching his tense cheek. "If you’re so powerful now, why are you still frowning?"

Zhu Xiu caught her delicate wrist, his palm caressing it. "Mm, it’s because I’m worried..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the playful cubs inside the room. "The secrets you carry... no other Beastman can ever find out about them."

"Don’t worry,"

Bai Wanwan’s eyes curved as she smiled. "I only let my guard down in front of you guys. I promise I’ll be tight-lipped in front of outsiders."

Zhu Xiu’s eyes flickered, and he suddenly asked, "Wanwan, do you want to go see a Super Tribe?"

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

Back in the modern world, she loved to travel whenever she got tired of work.

Now, in this Beast World, there were even fewer pastimes.

’If I were stuck in a small or medium-sized tribe my whole life, how would that be any different from being in prison?’

Zhu Xiu’s brow furrowed slightly. "Mm, we’ll go see one when we have the chance, but... now isn’t the time."

"I know," Bai Wanwan said, leaning on his shoulder. "We have plenty of time in the future anyway. I’m not in a hurry."

’Beastmen can live for hundreds of years. I have plenty of time to wait.’

’I also know that while my Beast Husbands are all Yellow Rank experts, the Super Tribes have even more terrifying Orange Rank beings.’

"Your other secrets might be hidden, but these cubs..."

Zhu Xiu’s voice suddenly turned grave. "Wanwan, haven’t you noticed? The Talent of each litter of cubs is stronger than the last."

Bai Wanwan froze at his words.

Zhu Xiu continued, "You might be able to hide your secrets, but the cubs’ Talent can’t be hidden."

He didn’t continue, but they both understood the consequences.

Even the legendary Holy Females couldn’t possibly give birth to multiple Yellow Rank cubs in every litter like she did.

Zhu Xiu didn’t doubt for a second that in the future, she could give birth to Orange Rank, or even Red Rank, cubs.

If that were true, the Super Tribes would definitely stop at nothing to fight over her.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes at the thought.

’Until we’re strong enough to contend with the Super Tribes, I absolutely cannot let her be exposed to danger.’

"Wanwan, you should rest for now."

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 something."

Bai Wanwan nodded absentmindedly.

After Zhu Xiu left, she immediately summoned her system.

"Hua Sheng, did you hear what Zhu Xiu just said? If he hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t even have noticed."

"Why are my cubs stronger with each litter?"

"If this keeps up, can I really give birth to Orange Rank or even Red Rank cubs?"

She fired off a series of questions, and Hua Sheng answered directly without any lag:

"Early on, the system was damaged, so the first litter was weaker. Now that the system has stabilized, the cubs’ Talents will be randomly generated, but the stronger the Father Beast’s Talent, the higher the probability of a High Rank cub."

"So you’re saying, if I have another litter with Zhu Xiu now..." Bai Wanwan’s eyes lit up.

"Yes, it is highly likely that an Orange Rank cub will be born."

Joy blossomed in Bai Wanwan’s heart.

This meant she could get more Points, but it also came with greater risks.

’No wonder Zhu Xiu was so worried...’

’Next time, I’ll exchange for a powerful weapon. If I run into danger again, at least I won’t be a burden to my 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, aside from nursing and playing with the cubs, all she did was eat and sleep.

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

By the fourth day, she really couldn’t stand lying down anymore.

Her mind was on the potatoes she had planted, so she used every trick in the book to pester Xin Feng.

"I’ll just go take one look, really!"

She tugged on Xin Feng’s arm, her voice so sweet and soft that he couldn’t resist.

Driven to his wits’ end by her antics, Xin Feng wrapped his sturdy arms around her and pulled her into his embrace.

"I’ve been checking on them every day. The potatoes are growing very well. You should rest for two more days. Wait until you’ve fully recovered, then you can go."

How could Bai Wanwan possibly give up?

She had already made up her mind. With Xin Feng at home, she was determined to make him give in.

She buried her face in his chest and nuzzled him. "I’m going to grow mold if I stay cooped up in this room any longer. Pleeease..."

Xin Feng was weakest to her coquettish behavior. He wanted to harden his heart and refuse, but when he saw her glistening eyes, he just couldn’t bring himself to do it.

He finally relented. "Alright, but you have to promise you’ll come right back after one look."

Bai Wanwan’s face immediately bloomed into a smile. She stood on her tiptoes and gave him a light peck on the lips.

Before Xin Feng could react, she had already picked up the wicker basket with the cubs, called to the half-grown kids, and rushed outside.

The moment she stepped out of the stone entrance, a cool breeze hit her face.

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

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

A warm animal hide was immediately draped over her shoulders.

"Don’t run so fast."

Xin Feng took the wicker basket from her hands, his tone a mixture of exasperation and doting affection. "It’s gotten colder the past couple of days. Be careful you don’t catch a cold."

Bai Wanwan wrapped the hide tightly around herself, grinning like a cat that got the cream. "I know, I know! Let’s go!"

The fresh air outside refreshed her spirits.

As they passed through the square, she noticed there were far fewer injured Beastmen.

"Has the Bear Clan been behaving lately?" she asked in a low voice.

Xin Feng’s gaze turned sharp. "They have their own hands full right now, so they haven’t been attacking as often."

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