Chapter 160: Cuteness Overload

Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Cuteness Overload

"I can feel that they’re almost fully developed. They should be hatching very soon."

Bai Wanwan shifted her gaze from the eggs to Zhu Xiu and asked curiously, "After they hatch, will they need me to nurse them? Or will they eat meat directly?"

"Feed them meat directly. They’re not delicate like other animals. You can leave them be."

"Leave them be? Won’t they run off into the mountains?"

"They will."

Bai Wanwan frowned. "Then what if they run into the mountains and get eaten by other animals?"

Zhu Xiu’s expression was blank, but his words were brutal. "That would be their fate. King Cobras are meant to survive in harsh environments."

’He, too, had grown up that way.’

Bai Wanwan frowned. ’I don’t agree. The young should grow up under the care of their Father Beast and Mother.’

’Their chances of survival would be much higher if they only went into the wild after gaining enough skills.’

Just as she was thinking this, Bai Wanwan heard a CRACKING sound.

She whipped her head around and saw a crack spreading across one of the eggshells...

She immediately froze, her eyes glued to the eggshell that was about to completely shatter.

’I didn’t even feel this way when I gave birth to my other cubs. But now, staring at this little snake about to hatch, I feel strangely nervous and excited.’

’I’m so curious, too. My original form is a cat, yet I’ve given birth to three snake cubs. I wonder what they’ll look like?’

’Will they look exactly like Zhu Xiu’s beast form?’

’Or will they have some traits from my original form?’

CRACK... CRACK...

The sounds grew more frequent.

Bai Wanwan then realized that the two eggs beside it were also starting to crack.

Suddenly, on the egg that had cracked first, a piece of shell was pushed up.

A small black snake came into Bai Wanwan’s view.

The snake cub was only as thick as a finger and looked extremely fragile.

CRUNCH...

Bai Wanwan was about to reach out and touch it when she saw the newly hatched snake cub open its mouth and bite off a piece of its eggshell.

"Oh, don’t eat the shell. Sweetie, stop. I’ll get you some meat."

Bai Wanwan tried to reach out and stop it, but Zhu Xiu held her back.

"Don’t worry. Eating the eggshell will make them stronger."

"Really?"

Bai Wanwan had no choice but to stop and quietly watch the snake cub eat its eggshell.

It seemed to be having a hard time; it would take a bite, then have to chew for ages before it could swallow.

But it looked so adorable.

’I never used to think snakes were cute. If I saw one, I would’ve jumped a mile.’

’I guess it’s true what they say. When they’re your own, you treasure them no matter what they are.’

The snake cub that hatched first had a small white pattern on its head and looked a little languid when it blinked.

"Zhu Xiu, is this snake cub a female or a male?"

"It’s a female."

Bai Wanwan moved closer and reached out to stroke its tiny head. "So you’re the big sister!"

The little female cub seemed to love her touch.

After she stroked it a couple of times, whenever she lifted her hand, the female cub would immediately abandon chewing its eggshell and raise its head to get closer to Bai Wanwan.

After two or three times, Bai Wanwan discovered this one was a little clinger.

Bai Wanwan was overjoyed, having a great time interacting with her.

But suddenly, a hand reached out from the side and pulled her hand back.

"Hm? What’s wrong?"

"King Cobras are cold-blooded animals. Don’t be too good to her, or she’ll never get used to the cruelty of the wild."

Bai Wanwan frowned. "If she can’t adapt, she’ll adapt slowly. My cubs don’t have to experience that cruelty."

’I have a cheat system. As long as I have enough Points, I can give myself, my Beast Husbands, and my cubs a comfortable life in the future.’

"If they don’t experience that cruelty, are you going to protect them for their whole lives?"

"If I can, I’m willing to."

Zhu Xiu held her hand, staring into her eyes.

’At this moment, he was absolutely certain. The female before him was unlike any other on the Beast World Continent.’

’She was so indulgent with her Beast Husbands and her young.’

’He didn’t know if this was a good thing or a bad thing.’

’But he was happy for his snake cubs, and at the same time, a little jealous.’

’Because he never had a Mother like that.’

His hand slowly loosened. Bai Wanwan smiled and said, "The cubs are still so young. Don’t be too strict with them. Let them act their age. Newborn cubs should enjoy the love of their Father Beast and Mother and be carefree and happy. When they’re grown up and it’s time for them to go out and hunt, I won’t object if you want to be a little cruel to them."

Zhu Xiu didn’t say anything, his gaze moving from her face to the cubs.

’It was their great fortune, being born from Wanwan and becoming her cubs.’

CRACK CRACK...

A series of sounds drew Bai Wanwan’s attention back. She saw the other two eggs crack open, and two small snakes emerged, pushing aside their shells.

The two male cubs were pitch-black. Even though they were only as thick as a finger and as long as a chopstick, the moment Bai Wanwan’s eyes met theirs, she felt a wave of killing intent.

’So this is a Mutant Beast?’

’The difference between Mutated Beastmen and ordinary beastmen is that their Talent Power is stronger, and it’s easier for them to advance in rank.’

After a flurry of CRUNCHING, the snake cubs had eaten all of their eggshells.

After petting the female cub, Bai Wanwan tried to approach the two male cubs.

Seeing their fierce eyes, Bai Wanwan didn’t dare to be too direct and only approached them tentatively.

But to her surprise, the two cubs only looked fierce. In reality, they were just as dependent on her touch, clinging to her fingers and refusing to let go.

When the little female cub saw her petting her brothers and not her, it got angry and repeatedly flicked its tongue.

Its crimson tongue flicked in and out, but it held no menace at all. In fact, it just looked adorable.

Bai Wanwan couldn’t help but lean down and give its head a little kiss.

The little female cub was immediately placated, as if its fur had been smoothed. It stopped flicking its tongue and obediently tilted its head up to look at her.

Bai Wanwan’s heart melted at their adorable appearance.

"How could Mommy’s babies be so cute?"

Bai Wanwan treated the cubs like fascinating new toys, having no time to talk to Zhu Xiu, who was beside her.

Zhu Xiu watched her interact with the cubs, her face beaming with smiles. He suddenly felt that having a few cubs wasn’t so bad. ’This kind of life is certainly more interesting than my previous solitary existence.’

Just then, the wolf cubs and Cat Cubs from outside came back into the house for a drink of water. Hearing the noise, they came bounding over.

Seeing the snakes in the nest, the wolf cub in the lead slammed on the brakes. The Cat Cub behind it leaped two feet into the air and let out a pitiful "MEOW!"

Bai Wanwan quickly turned and hugged the cubs.

"Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid. They’re Mommy’s cubs too. They’re your little brothers and sister. From now on, will you play with them, okay?"

The cubs clearly hadn’t adapted to a creature like a snake yet. Even after listening to their Mother’s words, they were still a bit resistant.

Bai Wanwan didn’t force them. ’After all, once they can shift into human form, they’ll all be the same.’

The moment she let go, the cubs immediately ran off and disappeared.

After playing with the snake cubs until dark, Bai Wanwan got up to make dinner. Zhu Xiu followed her, helping her with the work.

Bai Wanwan deliberately didn’t mention him seeing her with Yan Lie earlier.

But based on their recent interaction, Zhu Xiu didn’t seem very angry.

Sensing her frequent glances, Zhu Xiu looked at her from the corner of his eye. "What are you looking at?"