Chapter 6: Little Female, How Can You Be So Obedient and So Easy to Coax?

Si Shuo pursed her lips tightly, her heart trembling violently as she asked Yu Jiao, word by word, "Is it dangerous?"

Yu Jiao nodded and sighed. "Yes, the tribe has always hunted in family groups. If you want to continue enjoying the protection of the tribe and be Zhile's partner, you must actively participate.

"After spring arrives, the wild beasts in Dongye Forest, which have been starving all winter, become incredibly fierce. We go hunting, but they are just waiting for us with their mouths open!

"My beast-husbands are strong. No matter which two of them join the spring hunt, they can still achieve a good harvest on the outskirts of the forest with their level five or six combat strength.

"But your family has no special abilities, and Zhile's combat power has declined to level three. It will be difficult for him to return safely. You'd better be mentally prepared..."

Si Shuo clutched the animal skin tightly, her breathing slightly rapid. In the Beast World, survival was harsh. People did not cultivate crops or raise livestock. To fill their stomachs, they had to hunt and gather, facing the cruel rule of survival of the fittest.

Yu Jiao patted her shoulder, dropped three first-level crystals, and was about to leave.

Si Shuo quickly grabbed her hand and stuffed the crystals back. "Zhile said he supports me and doesn't allow me to take other people's things."

Yu Jiao was stunned for a moment, then let out a frustrated laugh. "Si Shuo, how long have you been away from me? Do I count as 'other people' now? This is from your sister, just keep it. I've given you so many things since you were little!

"And now you're drawing a line with me? Will you only remember my kindness after Zhile dies, and then expect me to take you to Nanye City to find a beast-husband?"

Si Shuo's face turned pale, and she angrily pushed her out. "Don't talk about death! Zhile won't die!

"You're mean! We were a family before, we shared everything! Si Shuo doesn't owe you anything!"

Yu Jiao had never been treated like this before. Holding the crystals in her hand, she sneered coldly. "Fine. Let's see how long you two cripples can survive."

She turned to leave, but just as she stepped outside, she saw Zhile leaning against the door with his arms folded. Her expression stiffened, realizing that her carefully crafted kind persona had just collapsed.

Still, thinking about Zhile's weak condition, she smirked sarcastically. "Si Shuo is just like her father—cold and indifferent. Zhile, you must be really capable to have her protect you like this!"

Zhile didn't even spare her a glance. He simply walked into the cave and flicked Si Shuo's forehead, his tone light but firm. "You believe everything others say. Are you stupid?

"Besides, our family isn't completely broke. If we lost a level 7 or 8 crystal, would your sister even admit it?"

Outside, Yu Jiao fumed with anger. This half-crippled Zhile was really arrogant. Did he think level 7 or 8 crystals were just lying around like fallen fruit?

Frustrated, she jumped into Bu Meng's arms below, crying and seeking comfort.

Inside the cave, Si Shuo held Zhile's hand, looking at him with worry. "Zhile, are you really going to join the spring hunt?"

Zhile nodded and replied indifferently, "Don't listen to her nonsense. Even if I don't have special abilities and my combat strength is lower than before, I still have a brain. I can protect myself."

Then, he leaned closer to her and smirked. "But after the spring hunt, I'll take you to Nanye City and help you pick a few beast-husbands. I wonder what kind of beast-shaped males Si Shuo likes?"

Just a moment ago, Si Shuo had been filled with worry and fear for his safety. But now, he was talking about choosing husbands for her? Was he a devil?

Si Shuo glared at him. "Fine, when you come back from the spring hunt, you'll have to choose a lot!"

She stretched out her fingers and flipped them back and forth in front of him.

Zhile couldn't help but chuckle. He looked her up and down and bluntly commented, "With your small body, can you even handle that?"

Si Shuo's face flushed red. She was a complete novice in relationships, and she couldn't even win against an orc in a fight!

Seeing his calm expression, she felt puzzled. Was it because they had no emotional foundation that he could talk so casually about her choosing another beast-husband? Or were males just slow to develop emotions?

She didn't like sharing even a bag, a pen, or an eraser—let alone a person. Jealousy and possessiveness were uncontrollable instincts, weren't they?

Zhile reached out and pinched her chin, enjoying the soft and smooth texture of her skin as he rubbed it gently. Then, he slowly explained what he had done earlier.

"This cave is too small. I asked a friend to expand it and make a stone table and stone chairs. What do you think?"

Si Shuo turned her head and looked at the cave. This would be their home. A flood of thoughts filled her mind, and she smiled.

"How much can it be expanded? Two rooms of this size? One for sleeping, one for storage! Here, for cooking... Can the walls be carved with small holes like this? For clothes and small items..."

The little female gestured enthusiastically, her bright eyes lighting up the cave, making it feel less desolate.

Zhile curled his lips in amusement, grabbed her hand, and pulled her toward him. "Are you really that happy?"

Si Shuo nodded vigorously. "Yes! This is my home. I've been thinking about it for so long!"

Zhile couldn't help but pull her into a tight embrace, burying his head in her neck as he murmured, "Little female, how can you be so obedient and so easy to coax?"

Si Shuo's eyebrows curved as she hugged his waist and continued to stir his emotions. "Father is gone. Si Shuo has no one to love her. But from now on, with Zhile, Si Shuo will be the happiest!

"Zhile, be happy. Si Shuo will always, always be with you."

Zhile took a deep breath, suppressing the overwhelming emotions in his heart. He pulled her away from his arms, pinched her ear, and scolded, "What do you usually eat? You're really good at coaxing people with that little mouth.

"You are my little female, and I am your beast-husband. If you don't stay with me all the time, who else would you stay with?"

Si Shuo smiled and stood on tiptoe to touch Zhile's ear.

Zhile trembled slightly, took a step back, and coughed lightly. "Let me see why Mrs. Cui and Ke Biao haven't arrived yet."

As he spoke, two sturdy orcs leaped up one after another.

Si Shuo quickly hid behind Zhile, gripping his clothes. "I'll go find Yi Mei next door. She asked me to go picking with her tomorrow!"

Zhile patted her hands and turned to her. "Pack two fish and take them over. I'll pick you up when I'm done. If you get bored at her house, come back home."

Si Shuo hummed in agreement, packed two fish, and brought them to Yi Mei's house.

Yi Mei accepted the fish without hesitation and sent the two beastmen in her household to help.

"Si Shuo, do you usually go out picking in the Qianmao tribe?" Yi Mei handed her some dried meat.

Si Shuo smiled and took a piece. "Yes, I pick wild vegetables and fruits and chop firewood."

(End of Chapter)