Chapter 287: An Unfamiliar Male

Chapter 287: Chapter 287: An Unfamiliar Male

’Why is it Yan Chi?’

’Haven’t they already left?’

Bai Wanwan turned her head and hurriedly said to the Clan Leader, "But, Clan Leader, you should still have a backup plan. I’m not sure if I can successfully grow them."

"Alright. It’s fine if you can’t grow them. You’ve already done your best to help."

"Alright then. We’ll let you get back to it. Zhu Xiu and I will head back now."

"Alright. If you run into any trouble, you can come find me directly."

After agreeing, Bai Wanwan took Zhu Xiu’s hand and walked toward Yan Chi.

Yan Chi didn’t see them at first. He was just striding quickly toward her home.

"Big Brother..."

Yan Chi and the other males hurrying along with him were covered in bloodstains. Hearing the voice, Yan Chi turned his head.

Upon seeing Bai Wanwan, he immediately changed direction and walked toward her, his face grave.

"Big Brother, did you run into danger?"

’They’ve clearly been through a bloody battle. And they left two days ago, so why are they back?’

"Wanwan, we encountered Beastmen from the Bear Clan on our way. I heard them saying they want to avenge the Bear Clan’s Young Clan Leader and wipe out the Golden Lion Clan."

When he had left, the tribe had indeed been facing some trouble.

But he hadn’t thought much of it, figuring a large tribe like the Golden Lion Tribe could handle it.

But on the way, he had seen several thousand Bear Clan males heading in this direction.

Without a moment’s hesitation, he had turned around and led his men back.

"The Golden Lion Tribe is in grave danger now, Wanwan. Why don’t you come back with me to the Leopard Clan?"

Bai Wanwan hesitated, not answering right away.

Zhu Xiu, beside her, had already spoken up. "Wanwan is pregnant. It’s not good for her to travel long distances."

In that short time, Bai Wanwan had also made her decision. "He’s right, Big Brother. We can’t leave for now. The Bear Clan is retaliating against the Golden Lion Tribe because of me, so we have to stay."

"It’s not because of you," Zhu Xiu interjected. "I was the one who didn’t hold back and killed their Young Clan Leader."

Normally, whether it was the Young Clan Leader of the Bear Clan or the leader of any other tribe, if they dared to lay a hand on Wanwan, he would kill them without a second thought.

But Wanwan seemed to have a good impression of the Golden Lion Tribe, and Clan Leader Jin Cang also looked after her quite well.

That was why he had been doing what he could to fight back against the Bear Clan Beastmen, trying his best to help the Golden Lion Tribe.

"You’re really not going?" Yan Chi asked, his expression conflicted.

"Yes. If we leave, it won’t be until the warm season next year. Big Brother, you and your men should hurry and leave now, while the situation isn’t too dangerous yet."

But Yan Chi just shook his head. "If you’re not leaving, then I’m staying too. With the Bear Clan taking revenge on the Golden Lion, you’re in great danger. If Father Beast and Mother found out I abandoned you in a situation like this, they’d kick me out when I got back."

"We’ll be fine, Big Brother. You have to go back and take care of your own family..."

"It’s fine. My Wife has five other Beast Husbands. I already worked things out with my Wife before I left. She’s doing well and will understand."

Since he’d put it that way, Bai Wanwan could only nod and thank him. "Then thank you, Big Brother."

’Mu Feng is recovering from his injuries, so one male has to stay home to protect me, Shi Hua, and the cubs.’

’Two males go out to hunt. If we don’t get involved in the Golden Lion Tribe’s affairs, we can store enough food to last through the snow season.’

Bai Wanwan looked at the sky. "Big Brother, it’s getting late. You all should come back with me to eat and then get some rest. We can talk about everything else tomorrow."

"Alright. I was just about to look for Yan Lie anyway."

On their way, they had happened to capture a dozen or so prey, all of which were now being carried on the shoulders of the Leopard Clan Beastmen.

The large, imposing procession made its way toward Bai Wanwan’s home...

Starting the next day, Yan Chi took about twenty males and went out hunting along with Zhu Xiu and the others.

Bai Wanwan and Xin Feng, along with the cubs, went to the plot of land the Clan Leader had told them about.

The plot wasn’t particularly large, but it should be enough for planting potatoes.

’There are other things in the System Space I could plant, but I don’t know how to grow them.’

’Plus, with the rainy season about to arrive, the safest bet is to plant potatoes, which I’ve successfully harvested before.’

The weather these past two days had clearly begun to cool. It was no longer like before, when just being under the sun felt as stuffy as being in a steamer.

Now, a cool breeze would even drift by from time to time.

’I have no experience and no time to experiment.’

’I can only plant them now and hope I can harvest a batch before the rainy season arrives.’

’If it fails, well, at least I will have tried my best.’

’If we’re really starving by then, I’ll just have to figure something else out!’

Xin Feng had helped her plant potatoes more than once, so without her needing to say a word, he began skillfully digging holes.

Halfway through, he turned and saw her cutting the sprouted potatoes with a Stone Knife.

He immediately dropped the flat stone he was using for digging and strode over.

"Stop cutting. I’ll do it."

With that, he swept her up into his arms. After a glance around, he carried her over to a tree by the low wall.

There happened to be a rock under the tree, and Xin Feng sat her down on it.

"You’re pregnant, so you can’t get tired. Just play with the cubs here for a while. I work fast; I’ll have these planted in no time."

’My Beast Husband is so diligent, there’s nothing left for me to do.’

"I want to plant them with you. It’ll be faster that way."

Beads of sweat dripped down his forehead, his gentle, handsome face flushed slightly from the sun.

Her heart aching for him, she raised a hand to wipe away the beads of sweat.

She had barely wiped twice when Xin Feng caught her by the wrist. He then lowered his head and placed a kiss on the back of her hand.

"You don’t have to. It’s hot out; you’ll get uncomfortable."

’A female should be pampered, especially when she’s pregnant.’

His gaze was as soft as a gentle spring breeze. He looked at her tenderly for a moment before finally letting go.

"Wait for me. I’ll be done soon."

As he turned, he reminded the cubs to stay with their Mother and not run off, only then returning to his work.

Bai Wanwan watched his tall, straight figure moving about the field, her heart filled with immense contentment.

’When I first transmigrated to this world, I was so anxious and uneasy. I just forced myself to carry on, thinking of this as a bonus life and that just being alive was good enough.’

’But then I met him, and then I met Zhu Xiu and Yan Lie.’

’I’m surrounded by their love, and it’s made me forget all the pain and sorrow I’ve ever experienced. Even though this world is cruel and backward...’

’...I’m completely content. As long as I have them and the cubs, this is my home, and I’m willing to stay here forever.’

Xin Feng worked tirelessly. He glanced back from time to time and saw his female’s beautiful eyes fixed on him, as if she couldn’t bear to look away.

Even with his back to her, he could feel the heat of her gaze, making his skin tingle.

And that tingling sensation warmed him right to the core.

After quickly finishing his work, he washed up with the water in a stone basin before walking over to Bai Wanwan.

"Wanwan, let’s go home."

Bai Wanwan placed her hand in his outstretched one and smiled, her eyes curving. "Okay, let’s go home."

The two chatted occasionally as they walked.

The sunlight stretched their shadows long, making them tangle together like an intimate ink wash painting.

Soon, they arrived at their doorstep. Before they could even enter, they heard an unfamiliar male voice coming from inside the house...