Chapter 14

It seemed as if someone was plotting against her. However, she didn't pay much attention to it. Over on the battlefield, things were nearing their conclusion. Si Lu could also tell that Song Zhan and Cheng Mo's strength was evenly matched. If they truly wanted to determine a winner, it would be quite difficult. Besides, this was just a sparring match, not a life-and-death situation, so neither of them went all out. Therefore, there was no clear outcome.

Si Lu was quite surprised by Song Zhan's natural affinity. This guy had an earth attribute. Each time Cheng Mo used his wind blades to attack, Song Zhan instantly countered with an earth shield, which had excellent defensive capabilities. Si Lu had to admit, she was growing increasingly envious of those with natural attributes. In truth, the Beastman Continent was indeed colorful and diverse.

Unfortunately, she didn't have any natural attributes. If she did, things would be even better. She seemed to have a bit of an obsession with natural attributes.

While she was lost in thought, Cheng Mo and Song Zhan had already finished their battle. Cheng Mo quickly came over to stand beside Si Lu, gently positioning himself by her side. Song Zhan also approached Si Lu, his eyes filled with passion as he looked at her.

"Xiao Lu, although I didn't win against Cheng Mo, I didn't lose either. So, I can still pursue you as my partner. I'll keep waiting until you're willing to be with me. Of course, even if you don't accept me, I'll still follow you and protect you!"

"We tigers are very loyal. Once we commit, it's for a lifetime of protection," Song Zhan declared, his handsome face full of loyalty and determination.

"Xiao Lu, you can take your time to think about it. A Zhan is actually quite good—he's very strong. With another orc like him protecting you alongside me, I'd feel much more at ease," Cheng Mo said seriously from beside her.

Even though he was annoyed that someone was after his little female, he acknowledged the other's strength. Besides, Song Zhan had a temperament similar to his own. Otherwise, they couldn't have been good brothers for so many years.

Ultimately, it all depended on Si Lu's attitude.

"Little brother, have you thought this through? Father won't…" At this moment, Song Zhan's elder brother, Song Qiang, stepped forward, looking at his younger brother with a complex expression.

"Brother, I've made my decision. I want to stay by Si Lu's side and protect her. I'm giving up the position of tribe leader. With you around, I believe you'll do a better job than I ever could. Please, speak to Father on my behalf!" Song Zhan said firmly as he looked at his older brother.

"Sigh, alright then." Song Qiang nodded. There was nothing more to say.

His younger brother, despite being a few years younger than him, was mature and steady. Once he made up his mind, nothing could change it.

As long as his brother was happy, that was enough.

However, this little female clearly hadn't accepted his brother yet!

The road ahead was long, and winning over a female was tough!

On the Beastman Continent, this sort of thing happened every day—there was no avoiding it.

"Xiao Lu, I'll take you to get some roast meat." Cheng Mo pulled Si Lu along to the bonfire where they'd been earlier. Of course, Duo Duo followed along right away.

Meanwhile, Song Zhan followed his brother to get some roast meat as well, though his eyes were constantly glancing at Si Lu.

Cheng Mo noticed and unhappily glared at Song Zhan, deliberately blocking Si Lu's view.

Si Lu smiled at Cheng Mo. This guy really was a jealous king.

She didn't mind Song Zhan's words.

"A Mo, aren't you and Song Zhan life-and-death brothers?" Si Lu asked curiously.

Was this guy really so stingy, even with his own brother?

"Though Song Zhan and I are like brothers, when it comes to pursuing you, I can't let him off so easily. There's no way I'll let him win that easily. Everyone has their own competition," Cheng Mo said proudly, tilting his head with a haughty look in his eyes.

He was so grateful that he had saved this little female and brought her back. Otherwise, if he had missed out on such a wonderful female, he would have been alone forever.

Now, being by her side, he truly understood the meaning of his existence.

"Yet you still get jealous. Of course, I know that my little plum deer cares the most about me," Si Lu teased, pulling on his arm and looking shy.

That seductive look made Cheng Mo's eyes go wide. How could his little female be so beautiful?

Oh no!

Sure enough, as he looked around, a few single male orcs were already staring, dumbfounded. He furiously glared at them one by one.

Si Lu laughed at how cute he was becoming.

When Cheng Mo turned around, he saw his little female looking at him.

He felt a little panicked.

He was worried that she would think he was the kind of small-minded orc who wouldn't allow her to have other mates. On the continent, it was normal for females to have multiple partners. After all, it was a one-female, multiple-male society.

Cheng Mo genuinely cared for Si Lu. He didn't want to make her sad or upset.

"Xiao Lu, I'm not forbidding you from having more males. In fact, I want you to choose more strong orcs, so we can take even better care of you. I know that on my own, I can't take care of everything, so don't misunderstand me. I just…" Cheng Mo said nervously, afraid that Si Lu would misunderstand him.

"Don't be so tense. I know. I know you care about me, that you treat me as your everything. I'm not mad, and I don't have any complaints. Really." Si Lu spoke gently, comforting him.

In fact, if it weren't for the system's mission, she wouldn't have been keen on finding multiple partners either.

"Xiao Lu, I… What are you doing here?" Cheng Mo was about to be moved, but the sudden interruption from Song Zhan left him quite annoyed.

What was this guy up to?

Even though they were good brothers, he was still a competitor.

"I roasted some meat for Xiao Lu to try," Song Zhan said gently, his eyes focused on Si Lu, completely ignoring Cheng Mo's attitude.

"Thank you, but A Mo is already roasting some for me. You can eat this yourself," Si Lu politely declined.

Though Song Zhan was indeed good-looking, their relationship wasn't that familiar yet, and she wasn't going to accept things easily. Besides, Cheng Mo was also roasting meat for her.

"Hmph, you can go eat it yourself. Even though we're brothers, I won't go easy on you!" Cheng Mo sneered at Song Zhan.

Once a male orc had a partner, everything would revolve around her. He would also unconditionally obey her.

So…

Upon hearing that his little female wouldn't accept other people's roasted meat and would only eat his, Cheng Mo was overjoyed inside.

This was her way of acknowledging him.

"No need for you to go easy on me. We'll each do our own thing," Song Zhan replied, his eyes full of fighting spirit.

As a member of the mighty Tiger Tribe, he didn't need anyone to go easy on him. Especially when it came to finding a mate, he had to show his strength and sincerity.

"Hmph." Cheng Mo snorted in displeasure.

"His isn't ready yet, and you still have to wait a bit. I just don't want you to go hungry," Song Zhan said thoughtfully.

"Hmph, you can leave now!" Cheng Mo grabbed the roasted meat from Song Zhan and placed it in Si Lu's hands, signaling her to eat.

Although he wanted her to eat his roasted meat, he didn't want her to go hungry either.

Otherwise, he'd feel incredibly heartbroken.

Si Lu couldn't help but laugh at the strange interactions between these two.

These two really were... interesting.

Si Lu gazed at Song Zhan's tall figure and his yellow-brown long hair, full of envy.

Great tigers really were good-looking.

Of course, her own beast-husband Cheng Mo was also very handsome.

"Keep looking. He's gone now. Should I call him back so you can take a closer look?" Cheng Mo said, looking at Si Lu with a hint of grievance.

Was that tiger really so good-looking?

Hmph!