Chapter 162: Set Off

Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Set Off

She had previously found out that the Black Dog Tribe wasn’t far from the Golden Lion Tribe. The males could probably make the journey in three or four days.

Since Shi Hua was still pregnant, Bai Wanwan decided they would take their time on the journey, enjoying the sights and treating it like a vacation.

She estimated they should be able to get there within ten days.

Shi Hua and Mu Feng were both Dog Beastmen, so their pregnancies lasted longer than hers.

Shi Hua was just starting to show, so she could still get around easily. It would be safer to get to the Golden Lion Tribe to settle down before she gave birth and then slowly recover, rather than staying in the Black Dog Tribe.

Otherwise, if the Eagle Beasts returned and the two families had too many cubs, the males would be overwhelmed, and the cubs would be in great danger.

「Three days later.」

Early in the morning, Bai Wanwan was up and bustling about with immense energy.

After they finished eating, the males turned around to find her already digging in the ground with a tool.

The males all stopped what they were doing and walked over to her.

Xin Feng said softly, "Wanwan, go rest. Let us do it."

Bai Wanwan stood up and shook her head. "I planted them myself, so I want to dig them up myself. Zhu Xiu, you can stay and help. Xin Feng, you go look after the cubs. Yan Lie, go pack our things. We’ll leave as soon as we’re done with the potatoes."

"We’ll do as Wanwan says. Let’s move quickly so we can set off as early as possible."

With Zhu Xiu having the final say, everyone got busy with their tasks.

There was no sign of activity from Shi Hua’s house yet; they were probably still asleep. Bai Wanwan wasn’t in a hurry to wake them.

’Besides, digging up the potatoes would take some time anyway.’

Seeing that the potatoes she was digging up were so big and plentiful, she felt more and more energized as she worked.

"Zhu Xiu, look! This potato is huge!"

A few strands of hair slipped down beside her cheeks, giving her a casual and somewhat languid look.

The golden sunlight illuminated her smiling face, making her look vibrant and captivating.

A smile touched Zhu Xiu’s lips as well. "Mm. If you like them, we’ll plant more when we get to the Golden Lion Tribe."

Bai Wanwan nodded eagerly. ’There were too few types of food during the Beast World’s snow season.’

They would definitely be spending this snow season in the Golden Lion Tribe.

’This time, she had enough time to prepare. She was going to spend this snow season in comfort and warmth.’

"Mm, and not just potatoes. I want to plant other things, too. You’ll have to take me into the mountains to look for them."

Although Zhu Xiu didn’t stop Bai Wanwan from digging, he worked at an incredible speed to loosen all the soil for her, making it easy for her to just pick up the potatoes so she wouldn’t get too tired.

Bai Wanwan hadn’t expected potatoes grown in the Beast World to have such a short growth cycle and produce such a massive harvest.

By the time Shi Hua opened her door and came out, Bai Wanwan had already filled a large basket, and she probably hadn’t even dug up a third of the total crop.

Hearing the sound, Bai Wanwan turned around.

She wiped the sweat from her forehead with her elbow and called out with a beaming smile, "Shi Hua, come look at the potatoes I grew!"

"They’re that big already?"

Shi Hua, her belly now slightly showing, started to squat down to help.

Bai Wanwan immediately stopped her. "Just stand to the side. You don’t want to put pressure on the baby."

Shi Hua’s mouth watered as she stared at the fist-sized potatoes. "Sister, can you eat this fruit raw?"

’She knew Shi Hua was a foodie, and now her friend’s eyes were glued to the potatoes.’

Bai Wanwan couldn’t help but laugh. "They don’t taste good raw. I’ll roast some for you when we stop to rest on the road."

’Potatoes were delicious no matter how you cooked them.’

’Roasted with a sprinkle of seasoning, they were absolutely delectable.’

Shi Hua nodded eagerly. "Okay! Okay!"

"You don’t need to help here. Zhu Xiu and I can handle it. Go back and help Mu Feng pack. We want to finish up and get going while it’s still early."

"Mu Feng can manage. We don’t have much to pack. I’ll help you."

Shi Hua walked briskly to the wall, grabbed the remaining baskets, and started loosening the soil with a wooden stick.

In less than half an hour, three large baskets of potatoes were full and sitting side by side.

Standing in the field with her hands on her hips, Bai Wanwan looked at the potatoes she had grown herself, feeling completely satisfied.

’This many potatoes should be enough for her to have as an occasional treat throughout the entire snow season.’

She turned to Shi Hua and said, "We’re almost finished here. Go check on Mu Feng. If he’s done, have him come over."

Shi Hua agreed and hurried back to get Mu Feng.

With Zhu Xiu watching, Bai Wanwan placed all the potatoes into her System Space.

Yan Lie came out carrying some beast-hide bags. He didn’t quite see what happened and blinked.

Just as he was about to speak, Wanwan walked over to him.

"Don’t bring those out. I’ll go in and pack them."

Bai Wanwan had never hidden her ability from Xin Feng and Zhu Xiu, but Yan Lie was still in the dark.

After seeing an item disappear the moment she touched it, Yan Lie’s mouth hung open, and he couldn’t close it for a long while.

"Wanwan, what was that?"

"I have a Talent Power, just like you guys," Bai Wanwan said, smiling and winking at him. "This... is sort of my Talent Power."

"A female with Talent Power?"

In all his life, Yan Lie had never heard of such a thing.

"I don’t know if other females have one, but I do."

Xin Feng and Zhu Xiu walked in and saw Yan Lie’s dumbfounded expression, but neither of them said a word.

Yan Lie didn’t even know Wanwan was a Holy Female; he probably only knew that her fertility was decent.

Zhu Xiu shot him a cool glance. ’This silly leopard sure is lucky.’

In the blink of an eye, everything in the house, big and small, vanished without a trace at Bai Wanwan’s touch.

The entire stone house was now completely empty.

Shi Hua and Mu Feng arrived outside the stone house, with Mu Feng carrying two large beast-hide bags on his shoulder.

Shi Hua looked regretful. "There are still a few kills in the house that we can’t take with us..."

"We can take them. Have Mu Feng bring them over."

Shi Hua immediately did as she was told.

The moment Mu Feng turned to go back inside, Wanwan stored the beast-hide bags that had been on the ground in her System Space.

Shi Hua cried out in alarm, "Where are our beast-hide bags?"

She spun around in a panic.

Bai Wanwan reassured her with a smile, "Don’t worry, I put them away. It’ll be easier for Mu Feng this way."

"Put them away?"

"Mhm. I’ll give them back to you when we get to the Golden Lion Tribe."

Shi Hua was simple-hearted. Hearing Bai Wanwan’s explanation and knowing she was just trying to save them some effort, she didn’t ask any more questions.

Mu Feng returned with two animal carcasses over his shoulder and two more in his arms.

Bai Wanwan was about to step forward and store them, but Zhu Xiu took her hand. "Don’t put those away. We’ll carry them. We can eat them on the road."

’Leaving completely empty-handed would attract too much attention.’

Before they left, Bai Wanwan still felt uneasy, so she went back into the house for one last check.

Suddenly, she heard Aunt Lu’s voice from outside.

"Wanwan..."

Bai Wanwan came right out. Aunt Lu grabbed her hand. "Wanwan, I heard you’re leaving?"

Bai Wanwan had nothing to hide, so she told her the truth. "We never planned to stay in the Black Dog Tribe long-term. Aunt Lu, thank you so much for all your help during our time here."

Aunt Lu looked a little bashful. "I didn’t help you with much. You’re the one who brought us prey every day after seeing my family’s situation. Wanwan, I’m truly grateful to you."

"There’s no need for so many thanks, Aunt Lu. If I get the chance in the future, I’ll come back to visit you."

"Sigh... Alright. Be careful on your journey, and stay safe."

Aunt Lu held onto her hand and fussed over her for a long while before reluctantly letting go.

"Aunt Lu, you should head back. It hasn’t been very safe lately."

"Alright, I’m going. Take care on your way."

She walked away, looking back every few steps, as Bai Wanwan waved goodbye.

Only after Aunt Lu’s figure disappeared from sight did she turn and close the door to the stone house.

Their departure drew a crowd of onlookers from the Black Dog Tribe.

The other females watched them leave the tribe, their eyes filled with envy.

Most females would never leave the confines of their tribe in their entire lifetime.

For females, the outside world was fraught with danger.

Without the protection of a powerful Beast Husband, they could become prey for wild animals at any moment.

Gradually, the Black Dog Tribe faded into the distance behind them.

As arranged by Zhu Xiu, the two females walked side by side in the center of the group.

Mu Feng and Yan Lie walked on either side, carrying the hunted game.

He and Xin Feng, each carrying their cubs on their backs, took the front and rear positions, guarding the group as they traveled.

The trees in the Primitive Forest had an ominous, terrifying air about them.

It was Shi Hua’s first time venturing out, and she was so nervous she hardly dared to breathe.

Just then, the leaves on the trees ahead of them suddenly rustled. Shi Hua violently gripped Bai Wanwan’s hand...