Chapter 183 - 179: If You’re Going to Do It, Do It Big

"Ah, oh, that’s no problem," Chi Xiao said with certainty.

"Hu Bai, you’re the Seven-striped Fox King."

Lanxing added, "Actually, after Hu Bai recovered, he quickly advanced to Eight Patterns!"

Nan Zishi’s eyes lit up. "Hu Bai, you’ve reached Eight Patterns!" she said, pleasantly surprised.

Hu Bai smiled and nodded at her.

Nan Zishi smiled. "Hu Bai, you’re an Eight-patterned Fox King. Can you go to the Eastern Forest and unite it?"

Hu Bai said, "Rest assured."

Nan Zishi looked toward Lanxing, who raised his hand. "I can control the Eastern Ocean. But, if you’re willing to become the Fish Princess, the Eastern Ocean—even the entire sea—will be yours to command."

Nan Zishi quickly waved her hands. "...I’ll pass for now."

Wolf Day spoke up. "Wolf Ye and I control the entire rebel army. Female Master, they are all at your disposal."

Xuan Jin crossed his arms, his eyes fixed on Nan Zishi. He only spoke when she looked his way. "My whole pack of Wandering Beasts will follow your orders, no problem. By the way, do you want Scorpion’s forces over on the Eastern Coast? I can go beat him into submission for you."

"I’m not interested for the time being," Nan Zishi declined.

Xuan Jin smiled. "Alright."

While she thought, Nan Zishi glanced at Lu Ming. His earlier, casual mention of an Empire and an Empress echoed in her mind.

After the idea swirled in her head a few times, Nan Zishi made a decision.

She gazed at the circle of exceptional Beast Husbands around her.

"If we’re going to do this, let’s go big."

"Hu Bai, after you’ve subjugated the Eastern Forest, find a suitable piece of land on the Eastern Coast. We’re going to build an Empire!"

"An Empire?" the six males asked in unison.

"That’s right. An Empire."

The cubs’ eyes shone as they gazed at their mother!

At this moment, their mother was a commanding presence, so full of passion and vision. They didn’t know why, but she was absolutely dazzling!

They were filled with admiration!!

"An Empire is a powerful nation ruled by a monarch, with its own political, economic, social, and military systems!"

"Right now, the greatest power in the Beast World is Ten Thousand Beasts City. To stand against them, we need to create a power even greater."

Each of the males’ eyes shone brighter than the last.

Nan Zishi said, "Once the Empire is established, I will be the Empress, and you all will support me. Is that okay?"

The six males chuckled softly.

Hu Bai: "Of course. Is there any reason to hesitate?"

Chi Xiao: "I’m in, of course!"

Lanxing: "I have no problem with that."

Xuan Jin: "Naturally."

Wolf Day: "We’ll follow your lead."

Wolf Ye: "Whatever you say, goes."

A wave of sadness washed over Nan Zishi. "This means we’ll have to separate for a while. Hu Bai and Lanxing will need to return to the Eastern Forest and the Eastern Ocean, and Chi Xiao, you’ll need to find your migrating High Mountain Bird Clan."

Sadness fell over Hu Bai, Lanxing, and Chi Xiao once more.

Hu Bai shot Xuan Jin a look. ’That snake is so lucky. He always gets to stay with our female master.’

After composing himself, he said, "Female Master, you are the head of this family. We are your male partners. Whatever you desire, we will do everything in our power to achieve it for you."

...

After cleaning up all the pots and bowls, Hu Bai walked over to his temporary resting spot. He sat down on a rock and gently massaged his own back.

As he did, a small hand gently took over, continuing the motion.

Nan Zishi peeked out from behind him, her head fluffy and cute. "Little White, is your back still sore?"

’My female master is so cute.’

Hu Bai’s face reddened slightly, and he looked pleasantly surprised. He caught her hand. "You don’t have to."

’I want to cook for her, massage her, wash her Beast Skin Skirt, hunt for her, manage this home for her.’

’I want to do this for her for the rest of our lives.’

’But she shouldn’t have to trouble herself for me.’

’I couldn’t bear it.’

He held her small hand, pulling her into his embrace and setting her on his lap.

"Female Master, after Lanxing, Chi Xiao, and I leave, I’ll take the other cubs with me, except for Lu Ming. I’ll look after them, so you’ll have less to worry about."

Nan Zishi had had such a hard journey.

He hadn’t known back in Stone Village, but now, Hu Bai’s heart ached for her.

"Little White, you’re so good to me."

Forehead to forehead, he cupped Nan Zishi’s face, his gaze drawn irresistibly to her lips.

’I don’t want to hold back, and I don’t want to give this moment to anyone else.’

He slowly lowered his head and kissed her.

Sweet or bitter, it was all her. He just loved her. He loved her because she was Nan Zishi.

Five years ago, it was love at first sight. They had committed to each other, entered a contracted partnership, and had Fox Qi. Then, she left without a word.

Five years later, she came to Stone Village and brought the father and son out with her once again.

It was hard to imagine, but he loved her even more now than he had five years ago.

He kissed her again.

’Fate was such a torturous cycle.’

’Falling in love, being separated, finding each other, only to be separated again.’

’He knew this was all for a greater cause, but that didn’t stop him from missing her.’

’He was already missing her, and they hadn’t even parted yet.’

He cupped her face, his large hand caressing her cheek.

’Every kiss, every touch, was both exquisite and agonizing.’

Their breathing grew heavy and hot.

’Why did he always have to be apart from her? He didn’t want to be separated for even a second.’

’He just wanted to keep her by his side.’

’He loved Nan Zishi. He loved everything about her.’

’The road ahead might be difficult, but having a beautiful moment like this made it all worthwhile.’

It was hard for Nan Zishi’s heart not to flutter for a man like this Hu Bai.

Her hand was already exploring his body.

Hu Bai’s voice was hoarse and thick with arousal. "Do you like it?"

He was asking if she liked the way he was kissing her.

Nan Zishi clutched his collar, her doe-like eyes moist. "Mmm..."

"Sui Sui..." He kissed her again, fragmented sounds escaping his lips as they moved against hers.

"I’m in agony."

Hu Bai’s agonizing pants stole what little reason Nan Zishi had left.

Her hand trailed down from his abs. "Let me help you..."

...

Dappled light fell across his body.

The handsome, alluring fox Beastman leaned against a tree trunk, his beast skin robes half-open.

After more than five years of abstinence, he never thought his first release would be at her hand.

Nan Zishi absolutely adored this alluring, clingy side of Hu Bai.

In the aftermath, his entire body was flushed, his eyes hazy. He clearly hadn’t come back to his senses yet.

’This Male Beastman before her was just too captivating.’

’Those sexy gasps seemed to still be echoing in her ears...’

She gently kissed his cheek, and Hu Bai hummed softly.

Nan Zishi got up and went to the nearby lake to wash her hands.

’She was the head of the family, and she was going to be a good one.’

’There was more for her to learn than just how to manage an Empire or how to fight.’

’She also had to learn about matters concerning her Beast Husbands.’

’Making her Beast Husbands happy, keeping them satisfied, and loving them with all her heart—these were things she had to learn as well.’

Even though Hu Bai had repeatedly tried to refuse her advances.

But Hu Bai was so good to her. Nan Zishi wanted to please him in return.

’She just wanted to.’

’She was the head of the family. If she wanted to do something, he had to obey.’

’Besides...’

’Although she’d never said it out loud, among her six Beast Husbands, her favorite was, without a doubt, Hu Bai.’

’Every time they were apart, she missed him.’

’Besides, she hardly felt like she was getting the short end of the stick. The Hu Bai in her hands had been incredibly sexy.’

’She had thoroughly enjoyed herself.’

’Her little face flushed.’

Halfway through washing, a faint floral scent enveloped her. The male, his skin still faintly flushed, gently wrapped his arms around her from behind, holding her completely.

He leaned down and began to carefully and meticulously wash her captivating little hands for her.

’These little hands were incredible, truly incredible. He had been at their mercy, utterly disarmed by them.’

Hu Bai nuzzled his face against hers affectionately.

He carefully lifted his treasure and gently carried her to his temporary shelter in the Oasis.

He transformed into her favorite White Fox form, holding her gently and letting her fall asleep while hugging his fluffy body.