Chapter 546 - 543: Beautiful Mermaid Cubs

Chapter 546: Chapter 543: Beautiful Mermaid Cubs

Actually, with the system protecting her, that little bump from the cub was nothing. It just so happened to trigger her labor.

She skillfully opened the system panel, visible only to her, quickly found the "Painless Delivery" option, and redeemed it without hesitation.

A peculiar warm current instantly enveloped her abdomen and lower body. All physical pain receded like the tide, leaving only a slight, heavy sensation of being stretched.

The entire process was unimaginably fast.

By the time Chou Rong, Yan Lie, Xin Feng, and the others received the news and rushed back, several extremely faint yet clear and melodious cries were already coming from the bedroom—like pearls rolling on a jade plate, or the ethereal echo of waves gently lapping against a reef.

Zhu Xiu carefully carried several exceptionally small infants wrapped in soft flannel and placed them beside Bai Wanwan. Lying on her side, Bai Wanwan gazed at her new babies, unable to tear her eyes away.

This litter was a brood of little mermaids!

Perhaps because a mermaid’s form is half-human and half-fish, they weren’t born as eggs. Instead, they had already completed their initial incubation inside their mother’s body and were born as exquisite little mermaids.

They had fair skin that was almost translucent, satin-soft newborn hair clinging to their foreheads, and large, bright eyes that seemed to hold a sea of stars.

Their lower halves were tiny fishtails, their scales shimmering with a faint pearlescent luster, now flicking gently and unconsciously.

They were so small and exquisite, like masterfully crafted crystal figurines—breathtakingly beautiful!

"Congratulations, Host. You have given birth to three Orange Rank Merfolk male cubs and one female with medium fertility. Total reward: 160,000 Points." The system’s notification chimed in right on cue.

’Just as I thought. The Points for this litter of Merfolk cubs are nowhere near as generous as the reward for the cubs I had with Chou Rong and Zhu Xiu.’

Bai Wanwan had already anticipated this.

Seeing that her Points total had just surpassed 160,000, Bai Wanwan didn’t hesitate. She immediately spent some to redeem a Tracking Bird, quickly recalling Hua Han’s aura and appearance in her mind before issuing the search command.

An invisible ripple pulsed, and the Tracking Bird vanished, silently melting into the sky outside.

Only after finishing this most important task did she breathe a sigh of relief. She quickly redeemed a large transparent basin, placed it in the corner of the room, and filled it with suitable seawater that simulated a deep-sea environment.

Zhu Xiu carefully placed the newborn Merfolk, who seemed a bit listless, into the basin.

The moment they touched an environment genetically suited to them, the little Merfolk immediately perked up. They swished their beautiful little tails and began to swim happily around the basin, blowing strings of tiny bubbles and making soft, joyful coos.

Seeing her cubs adapting so well, a gratified smile curved Bai Wanwan’s lips.

But when she looked again at her Points, now under 160,000, a sense of urgency surged within her.

’This many Points is barely enough to upgrade, let alone deal with any future crises that might pop up.’

She gently stroked the edge of the basin, her gaze shifting to the powerful Beast Husbands in the room.

’I have to get pregnant with a Red Rank Beastman’s cub as soon as possible. Only then will I get enough Points to soothe the anxiety I’ve been feeling lately and feel secure again.’

After swallowing a Recovery Pill, Bai Wanwan spoke. "Let the cubs come in."

She knew the cubs were all waiting eagerly outside, anxious to come in and see their newborn little mermaid siblings.

The moment the door opened, a flood of furry little heads scrambled to squeeze inside. Pairs of wide, curious eyes were instantly captivated by the exquisite, beautiful little mermaids in the basin.

"Wow!" A chorus of amazed gasps filled the air.

"Mom, they’re so small! And so pretty! Like little glowing seashells!" a little leopard cub exclaimed in an excited whisper, afraid of startling the little sprites in the water.

"Their tails are moving! They’re so sparkly!" a little wolf cub exclaimed, leaning over the edge of the basin, his eyes glued to the sight.

"Mom, why are they so pretty? Why am I not as pretty as them?"

The Cat Cub at the very front, who had been watching with a look of envy and amazement, tilted its head up, its eyes filled with a hopeful plea for affirmation.

Bai Wanwan smiled and ruffled the Cat Cub’s little head. "All of Mommy’s cubs are beautiful and adorable, and that includes you."

Upon hearing this, the Cat Cub’s large, crystalline eyes began to sparkle. "Really, Mom? Am I as adorable as my new siblings?"

Because it was smaller than its brothers and a bit introverted, it always secretly felt it wasn’t as strong or dazzling as them.

Bai Wanwan’s heart melted. She bent down and kissed its furry little forehead, her tone firm with conviction. "Of course. In Mommy’s heart, every one of you is a unique, precious treasure—the most adorable and beautiful of all."

The Cat Cub’s eyes instantly seemed to capture the stars, shining with astonishing brightness. It happily nuzzled Bai Wanwan’s palm before shyly burying its head again, though the slight quiver at the tip of its tail betrayed its immense joy.

For the entire day, the bedroom was filled with warmth and wonder.

The younger cubs could hardly bear to leave. They all gathered obediently around the basin or snuggled up to their Mother. Every so often, they would carefully touch the water’s surface with their fingertips and watch as the little mermaids swam over, flicking their crystalline tail fins and letting out soft, happy coos.

Only when night had fallen deeply were the cubs "cleared out" of the bedroom under the gentle but firm urging of their Father Beasts, leaving reluctantly and looking back with every step.

Yan Lie naturally stayed behind, as it was his turn to watch over and care for her tonight.

Although the other males also longed to stay with her, they were more concerned about her post-labor condition.

Chou Rong walked to the door, his deep gaze sweeping over Yan Lie with a barely perceptible warning as he said in a low voice, "Yan Lie, make sure Wanwan gets her rest tonight."

The words were meant as a reminder for a certain easily-aroused male of the Leopard Clan to practice restraint.

Xin Feng was gentler, tucking in the corner of her blanket and whispering, "If you need anything, just call us. We’ll be right next door."

"Okay, don’t worry. I recovered as soon as I gave birth. I feel great."

Bai Wanwan replied with a smile, though her mind was already on other matters.

She had originally planned to call over one of the Red Rank Beastmen, but on second thought, she decided to first soothe the big leopard in front of her, who was staring at her with longing eyes while trying his best to restrain himself.

The males left one after another, and the door was gently pulled shut.

Yan Lie immediately got busy. He carefully moved the basin holding the little mermaids against a wall where it wouldn’t be in the way, then quickly fetched some fresh water of a suitable temperature, preparing to help Bai Wanwan wash up.

His movements were gentle as he helped her remove the soft Beast Skin Skirt. In the flickering candlelight, her smooth, fair skin seemed to take on the lustrous glow of warm jade.

Yan Lie’s gaze uncontrollably lingered upon her...