Chapter 54 You're Naked

"Let's go and let them start hunting." As soon as Jiu Hu said that the beastmen who are hiding and staring at them all went away. There is nothing for them to watch anymore.

"Bring as much as you can before night descents," Min He added, looking at Lu Wen with a hidden meaning.

Lu Wen nodded and looked in another direction. He then waves. Hu'er confusingly looks at where he is waving and saw two old beastmen, looks a little older than her Daddies, standing at the very side. They nodded at Lu Wen. The two saw she was looking at them, they smiled at her and nodded before walking away.

"Yes! We will let Hu'er eat tons of meat." Hu'er's attention went back to the four cubs when she heard that. She's been eating fruit and vegetables these days, she really wants to eat meat. She excitedly nodded and lick her lips. Hu'er is already salivating.

The four didn't hesitate any more and changed back to fox form. They all ran away leaving strips off clothes on the ground. Lu Yang picked it all up while shaking his head.

Jiu Hu reminded them, "You guys follow them closely. Take extra caution."

"Don't worry we will keep an eye on them," Lu Yang smiles and walks toward where the cubs ran. He is very happy to see how energetic his sons are after transforming. They even want to get a lot of meat for their sister.

"The patrols have been told already. They will also help us to look for those four." Qiang Li also followed Lu Yang and the cubs. The other Daddies also joined them.

Jiu Hu, Min He, Hu'er, and Jiu Lin are the only ones remaining at the scene. After a while, they all walk away too.

Jiu Lin never spoke and only accompanied Hu'er. The little foxes are all learning some skill at this time so they didn't go and watch the transforming scene of the four brothers. Jiu Lin was supposed to be learning a skill with his Dad, Yun He, but because he heard that his brothers are transforming, ran out immediately. Yun He was left all alone in their house.

Jiu Lin was the one who took care of his brothers ever since their mom died. He was a bit nervous to see them transformed even though he too has gone through the pain of transforming. He is just as proud as Lu Yang and everyone. However, he didn't go and follow them anymore. Jiu Lin knew that his Daddies and patrols won't let the cubs get in danger. He is very confident with their strength and responsibilities.

"Why are they hunting?" Her Dada put Hu'er on his right shoulder. Jiu Hu's shoulder is very wide and Hu'er is seemingly fit to sit on his shoulder. Hu'er couldn't help herself and swung her legs alternately but made sure she wouldn't hurt her Dada.

"Once a cub transforms, they need to bring back a prey they killed and use it to celebrate their success in transforming." Even Min He who is explaining to her looks up to see Hu'er's face.

Hu'er didn't know why but she feels satisfied to be, for once, taller than everyone. Although she's cheating, it isn't the point anyway. She just shrugged it off and enjoy the scenery up there.

Jiu Hu also added a piece of information that made Hu'er pout, "The forest is dangerous. The little ones will go and hunt nearby where patrols can still see but it is still dangerous. Females aren't allowed to go out unless everyone is prepared for it."

She really wanted to say something to make them say yes and allow her to go peek in the forest but hesitated to speak up as Min He and Jiu Hu looked serious.

Min He soon got Hu'er's attention, "Most cubs would only get one prey, but if they want to show their might, hunting tons of prey would give them pride. But it also means they would be in danger. The beastmen who follow the cubs will help them bring all the prey to the Tribe. Of course, in return, the family of the cub needs to give a celebratory food as a thank you."

"Those four are already eyeing females. They would need to give one to the female's family if it was already confirmed that they would take them as a mate," Jiu Lin muttered.

"Who are the females?" Hu'er eyebrow jumped and looked at Jiu Lin.

Jiu Lin and Jiu Hu didn't speak so Min He sighed and told her about the little females her brothers like, "Lu Yin likes the little female Su Ling Ye, whose house is near the tribe leader, the daughter of an elder. She's eight and already starting to learn female information.

Lu Min and Lu Cheng, those two little females, Du Weng, and Du Ying, live from the center of the tribe, a little bit to the east side. The two little females are connected. Du Weng's Daddy and Du Ying's Daddy are brothers from the same mother and father. They are also born in the same season and are both Winter babies five whole seasons old.

Lastly, one from the end of the west is still one whole season old. Sheng Rin's mom and dad already promised that Lu Wen will be their daughter's first mate. Lu Wen would need to give them one prey."

"Are they the ones who stayed earlier when the brothers are done transforming?" Hu'er saw two old beastmen at the very side of the crowd.

"Yes, not only Shen Rin's family but the other females' families are hiding to see if your brothers will keep their promise and be their daughters' mate."

"It's a natural sight to see. We do that often."

Hu'er puffed her cheeks. Lamenting why there are so many things they do, believe, those beliefs, and whatever tradition that beastmen have. Fortunately, she's a female. She only needs to follow them. 'I'll just lay down and make them do everything. They don't need to worry either. I will either filial or satisfy them.' She then smiles foxily.

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A/N: Merry Christmas! \(^•^)/