Chapter 112: A Deadly Question

Chapter 112: Chapter 112: A Deadly Question

If her family didn’t live in the Black Dog Tribe, Bai Wanwan might have actually gloated over what just happened.

But now, the trouble that cub had caused might just drag them into it.

"Are the Eagle Beasts that strong? Even you two are no match for them?"

Seeing her pretty face crease with worry, Xin Feng didn’t want her to fret out of fear.

"That’s not it. Don’t worry. With me and Zhu Xiu around, nothing will happen to you or the cubs."

’The Eagle Beasts fly in the sky. If they decided to attack the Black Dog Tribe, a cub could be snatched into the air in a moment of carelessness. Then, no matter how powerful their Talents were, they wouldn’t be able to reach the enemy.’

’But he and Zhu Xiu could just keep that to themselves; there was no need to say it aloud and frighten her.’

Bai Wanwan was indeed a little worried at first, but Xin Feng’s words quickly put her at ease.

The worry on her face melted into a smile. "I’m hungry. Let’s go home and have a feast."

Back at home, since they were having hot pot, Bai Wanwan was the only one who could prepare it.

Xin Feng went to Shi Hua’s house to pick up the cubs, while Zhu Xiu helped wash the vegetables.

"You don’t need my help with the chopping?"

"No, it’s fine. Just keep an eye on the cub."

The wolf cub had been placed in a basket, but he had already jumped out several times, only to be stuffed back in by Zhu Xiu each time.

The moment Bai Wanwan finished speaking, he leaped out of the basket again and bolted outside.

Zhu Xiu followed unhurriedly behind him.

The wolf cub didn’t want to be caught, so he sprinted with all his might. But he found that no matter how fast he ran, the terrifying Beastman stayed right behind him.

After following him at a leisurely pace for quite a distance, Zhu Xiu finally bent down and scooped him up.

His cold eyes glanced at the cub. "Still running wild? Next time an Eagle Beast snatches you away, I won’t let your Mother go looking for you. Besides, she’ll give me several litters of snake cubs in the future. She won’t be short on cubs."

The cub, struggling in his palm, immediately went still. A look of dawning comprehension appeared in his clear eyes.

A cold smirk touched Zhu Xiu’s lips. "If you understand, then behave. Cause your Mother less trouble, or I won’t save you when an Eagle Beast snatches you."

"Waaah..."

The wolf cub opened his mouth and let out a sound like a cry.

Just then, Xin Feng returned from Shi Hua’s house with the rest of his cubs.

From a distance, he could hear his little wolf cub crying out.

He hurried over, took the cub from Zhu Xiu’s hands, and said apologetically, "Was he being mischievous and causing trouble for you again?"

Zhu Xiu glanced at the wolf cub again. He saw that the cub had stopped crying and was now just staring at him.

"No trouble at all. If you’re too busy to watch him, you can let me look after the little wolf cub."

The little wolf cub heard this and was horrified. He immediately turned and clung tightly to his Father Beast’s clothes with his paws, looking up at him with a pitiful expression.

Xin Feng froze. The wolf cub in his arms was the eldest and strongest of the litter. He was bold and mischievous; whether scolded or spanked, he was never afraid.

As his Father Beast, it was the first time Xin Feng had ever seen his cub with such an aggrieved, even slightly fearful, expression.

Recalling Zhu Xiu’s words, Xin Feng put two and two together and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"I’ll watch him myself for now. If he gets too mischievous for me to handle, I’ll hand him over to you."

The wolf cub’s beautiful, light blue eyes widened in terror. ’No... This Beastman doesn’t like me. He’ll definitely throw me to the Eagle Beasts!’

’Father Beast, Father Beast, I’ll be good! Don’t let him take me!’

The wolf cub opened his mouth, but all that came out was a series of whimpers.

Xin Feng stifled a laugh and patted the cub’s head. Looking up at Zhu Xiu, he said, "There’s something I’d like to discuss with you."

Zhu Xiu turned his head, a faint red light flickering in his eyes. "Go on."

"I know that deep down, you’ve never really accepted me being with Wanwan."

Zhu Xiu narrowed his eyes. ’I can’t believe this male, who seems so gentle and even-tempered, can actually tell what I’m thinking.’

He didn’t deny it. "So, what’s your point?"

"Wanwan is a Holy Female. You can’t stop powerful males from being drawn to her, especially since your own condition is so unstable right now."

Zhu Xiu’s eyes narrowed. He hadn’t expected the Energy Stones to be unable to completely suppress the backlash from the Dark Curse.

’Otherwise, he could have had Wanwan all to himself.’

’One Xin Feng by her side was already enough of an eyesore, to say nothing of the other males who would appear in the future to compete for Wanwan’s attention.’

Xin Feng kept his eyes on Zhu Xiu. Seeing that he remained silent, he continued, "Even if your body were fine, you and Wanwan will have cubs in the future. Can you take care of Wanwan and the cubs while also going out to hunt?"

"Take now, for example. If you were to lose control again and the Eagle Beasts attacked, I couldn’t guarantee the safety of Wanwan and the five cubs by myself."

"What are you trying to say?"

Zhu Xiu already had a good idea of what he was getting at. His face filled with displeasure, and he released an oppressive aura.

"I’m hoping you won’t stop Wanwan from taking mates she likes. That’s how Wanwan and the cubs will be safest."

In the past, he had shared the same selfish desires as Zhu Xiu.

But now, all he wanted was for Wanwan to be safe and happy.

Zhu Xiu let out a cold laugh. "You’re happy when you see Wanwan and I being intimate?"

"I’m not happy about it, but I control myself. More than anything, I want Wanwan to live safely and freely, as she wishes."

"That’s your opinion. Tolerating you by her side is already my greatest concession. If you think you can persuade me to accept even more Beast Husbands for her, you’d better drop the idea."

With that, Zhu Xiu turned and walked away.

Xin Feng remained where he was, his snow-white beast-hide robe making him appear tall and elegant, as gentle and refined as jade.

He held his cubs, watched Zhu Xiu’s retreating figure, and sighed.

*******

When Bai Wanwan opened the System Mall to buy ingredients, she saw dried sweet potato strips and chocolate and nearly lost control.

She quickly smacked her own hand away.

’Are we made of money? Get that damn hand back here.’

These snacks, so easily attainable and ready to be devoured, were now being cast aside.

She had to save up Points to remove Zhu Xiu’s Dark Curse.

Swallowing hard, she forced her gaze away and could only choose some raw ingredients.

In this system, the cheapest items were seeds, followed by vegetables and fruits.

Something like snacks could easily cost over a hundred Points with just a casual purchase.

She might not have thought twice about it before, but things were different now.

In the end, she spent a dozen or so Points on a pile of potatoes and sweet potatoes and tossed them into the fire.

Roasted sweet potatoes and baked potatoes counted as snacks, right?

After tossing the rest of the ingredients into the pot, she saw that her two Beast Husbands still hadn’t returned.

She walked to the doorway to look for them. Spotting their figures in the distance, she smiled and went back inside to get bowls and chopsticks.

But when she came back out, the two males still hadn’t returned.

She went to the door and saw they were still standing in the same spot.

She stood in the doorway watching them. The two of them spoke for at least a few minutes before Zhu Xiu was the first to turn and head back.

Bai Wanwan went to meet him. Noticing his dark expression, she immediately asked, "Did you and Xin Feng get into a fight?"

Zhu Xiu stopped and stared at her. "If we fought, whose side would you take?"

’Uh, what kind of no-win question is this?’