Chapter 164: A Secret Kiss

Chapter 164: Chapter 164: A Secret Kiss

An endless canopy of trees cast dancing shadows at their feet. Two days of trekking had left Bai Wanwan exhausted.

"How much farther?"

Bai Wanwan leaned against a tree trunk, panting slightly.

She had thought this journey would be a leisurely outing, but she’d underestimated how treacherous the Primitive Forest was.

In contrast, Shi Hua, who stood beside her with a small baby bump, was walking even more steadily than she was.

Yan Lie darted forward. "Tired?"

Before she could answer, he had already lifted her steadily into his arms.

Bai Wanwan cried out softly. He grinned, his fangs showing. "Still tired?"

Bai Wanwan reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck.

The young man’s arms were as solid as cast iron, carrying a warm, sun-baked scent.

Though she reveled in the comfort, she still punched him lightly on the shoulder. "Put me down. You’ve already been carrying the prey for so long."

"You don’t even weigh as much as a fawn."

Yan Lie deliberately jostled his arms, causing Bai Wanwan to cling to him even tighter.

A ripple of amusement spread through the young man’s eyes, making them look like a pool filled with flecks of gold.

"Huahua, are you tired?" Mu Feng asked, also worried about his mate.

"I’m not tired."

Shi Hua was hardy and had better stamina than most females.

Hearing this, Bai Wanwan called out to Xin Feng, "Xin Feng, give me the cub. You can carry the Tiger Beast."

’Shi Hua must be tired, too. She’s just being stubborn.’

Xin Feng had already been thinking the same thing, but he didn’t hand the basket to her.

Instead, he slung it over his own shoulder, walked over to Mu Feng, and said, "Let me."

Mu Feng’s heart ached for his mate, so after a moment’s hesitation, he handed the prey to him. "Thanks."

Xin Feng took the Tiger Beast from Mu Feng’s shoulder. The kill, weighing a good three hundred pounds, seemed weightless in his hands.

Mu Feng immediately swept Shi Hua up into a princess carry.

Shi Hua was a little embarrassed, the tips of her ears turning red. "I can walk..."

"You’re carrying our cub, you can’t get too tired. I’ll carry you so you can rest for a bit."

For the first two days, the two females had found everything novel and exciting. They had stopped to play at a waterfall and paused to marvel at a cliff.

With all the starting and stopping, they hadn’t covered much distance.

But today, hearing they could reach the market, the two females had rushed ahead without any breaks, which was why they were now so exhausted.

Once the females were no longer walking, the group’s pace suddenly quickened.

Nestled in Yan Lie’s embrace, Bai Wanwan could clearly feel the vibrations from his chest.

She looked up and had a perfect view of Yan Lie’s profile.

Sensing her gaze, Yan Lie looked down. His amber eyes were astonishingly bright, and a brilliant smile touched their corners.

"What are you smiling about?"

Perhaps infected by his smile, her own voice held a hint of laughter.

Caught staring, Yan Lie didn’t look away. Instead, he leaned closer and whispered, "This way, I can keep holding you."

Seeing him start to act silly again, Bai Wanwan couldn’t resist pinching his cheek.

She squeezed with a bit of force, stretching the skin on his face.

Yan Lie’s smile only widened. He lowered his voice to a whisper, "How about I carry you like this for the rest of the journey?"

"Won’t you be exhausted?"

Yan Lie gazed at her lovely, beautiful face, his arms tightening unconsciously. ’I wish I could hold her like this forever.’

"I won’t. You’re so light, I could hold you steady with just one hand."

The woman in his arms was so soft and delicate, exuding a sweet fragrance that made him want to take a bite.

The young man’s gaze was fervent, pure, and utterly captivating. Bai Wanwan found herself moved.

She snuck a peek behind Yan Lie. Zhu Xiu and Xin Feng seemed to be talking.

She looked away, then, angling herself out of sight of the two Beast Husbands behind them, she tilted her head up and pecked Yan Lie on the corner of his mouth.

Yan Lie’s smile froze. He leaned in, seeking her lips and murmuring, "Wanwan, I want more..."

Spellbound by his clear, fervent eyes, Bai Wanwan was overcome by his beauty and leaned in again.

She had only intended for a light peck, but he gently caught her lip and slowly deepened the kiss.

The young man’s body was scorching hot, as if he were about to melt her.

His heart felt like it was going to leap out of his chest.

Bai Wanwan’s mind went blank as he seized the chance to kiss her again and again.

"Wanwan, quick, look!"

Shi Hua’s voice snapped Bai Wanwan to her senses. She pressed against Yan Lie’s shoulders, trying to create some distance between them.

He chased her lips for another moment before slowly letting her go.

His eyes openly displayed his unfulfilled desire, and he stared unblinkingly at her glistening, pink lips.

Bai Wanwan feigned composure, turned her head, and looked in the direction Shi Hua was pointing.

She was annoyed with herself. ’Her other two Beast Husbands are right behind them; how could I have gotten so carried away?’

’If Zhu Xiu and Xin Feng noticed, there would be another scene.’

’A handsome face really does lead one astray.’

She felt a pang of guilt and didn’t dare look back at Zhu Xiu and Xin Feng.

’I hope they didn’t notice!’

Although Xin Feng and Zhu Xiu couldn’t see Bai Wanwan’s actions from their vantage point, they had heard every word of the conversation clearly.

Xin Feng’s expression was relatively normal. He slowly turned his head to glance at Zhu Xiu.

Zhu Xiu’s eyes were cold and dark. He kept his gaze fixed on the two figures ahead.

This was something they would have to get used to. So, Xin Feng said nothing, simply walking in silence with Zhu Xiu at the back.

The previously distracted Bai Wanwan now saw what Shi Hua was pointing at.

In a pass between two mountains, the terrain was relatively flat.

Many Beastmen were moving about, almost all of them male.

They were in a high position, with the market located down the slope from them, giving them a clear view of the scene below.

"So this is the market?"

Bai Wanwan craned her neck to see, startling Yan Lie. He quickly tightened his arm around her to keep her from falling off the cliff’s edge.

"You can put me down now. I’ll walk down myself."

The way down was only a few dozen meters. After Yan Lie set her down, Bai Wanwan immediately went to Shi Hua’s side.

She took Shi Hua’s hand, her face beaming with a smile. "Come on, let’s go down and join the fun."

A Beast World market was nothing like the jam-packed, bustling crowds of modern society, but since this was Bai Wanwan’s first time at one, she found it incredibly new and exciting.

When Bai Wanwan appeared at the market holding Shi Hua’s hand, she attracted the gazes of many males.

The Beastman vendors, who had been lounging lazily against trees and the cliff face, immediately perked up when they saw them.

But then, they saw the four males who followed behind them.

Only then did they somewhat retract their gazes.

There weren’t many Beastmen milling about the market—aside from their group, there were only a dozen or so others, none of whom were female.

"What kind of fruit is this?"

Bai Wanwan’s gaze was captured by a fruit at one of the stalls.

The fruit looked remarkably like a mango, its golden skin shimmering enticingly in the sunlight.

The male Beastman sitting behind the stall immediately gave an enthusiastic introduction: "This is a Monkey Fruit. It’s very sweet and fragrant. The females especially love it."

Bai Wanwan’s interest was piqued. ’If these are mangoes, I definitely want to trade for some.’

’The weather is about to get hot. Making some mango smoothies would be a great way to cool down.’

"What do you want in trade for these?" she asked.