The Wicked Female and Her Eight Beastmen Mates: Pregnant From Day One - CHAPTER 5

Xue stopped in her tracks, narrowing her eyes at the unfamiliar female standing before her.

She had never seen this face before.

Pride radiated off her like armor, every step and gesture screaming that she was a female who knew her worth.

I am Xue, she affirmed, her voice steady.

Kame’s eyes lit up with delight. Then you’re here to deliver dinner to Master Wu Yi?

What does that have to do with you? Step aside, Xue snapped, unusually wordy for her.

She could already sense that if she didn’t make a clear boundary, this female might linger until sunrise.

Her words made Kame realize she had been too hasty. She adjusted her posture quickly.

I didn’t mean it like that. I just wanted to help with the work.

In her past life, Xue had stayed by Master Wu Yi’s side until her final moments,

following him even to the Beastmen city, enduring the deference and worship of all the Beastmen there.

Back then, she

had nothing only a tattered animal hide and the shadows of wandering Beastmen to hide behind,

barely even allowed to meet Xue herself.

My work doesn’t need you to share it, Xue said, her gaze steady, her eyes calm and unreadable like a still lake.

But I…

Please leave, Xue’s coldness left no room for argument. Kame understood that further insistence might

escalate matters to the White Fox clan chief, which would be disastrous for her.

Reluctantly, Kame bit her lip and withdrew.

The sunset split their shadows as Xue approached the cave where Bai Yue had just woken up.

Seeing the food in her hands, Bai Yue immediately stepped forward to help I’ll take it… but Xue dodged her reaching hand.

No need, Xue said, her eyes icy and detached, You don’t need to do these things.

Bai Yue hesitated, embarrassed at her empty gesture. Was she really disliked,

or had the previous Bai Yue left too strong an impression?

After a brief internal struggle, she blamed the original Bai Yue. Nothing here could possibly be her fault.

Come, eat meat.

Beastmen rarely ate anything other than meat, let alone rice, which they’d never seen.

For them, meat alone was enough to sustain daily life.

Bai Yue sat down and picked up a piece. Thank you, you all eat too.

Only then did she notice that besides her, no one else had touched the food.

Why aren’t you eating? she asked, puzzled.

Ba Feng, at the cave entrance, was repairing an animal hide. Normally,

no male would enter Master Wu Yi’s cave due to territorial instincts but Bai Yue’s presence had changed everything.

Neither of them responded immediately. After a moment of silence, Xue spoke with a hint of resignation.

You eat first, we’ll eat later.

Then why can’t we eat together? Bai Yue asked, still confused. Being new here, she barely understood the rules of this world.

Xue looked up, meeting her gaze. There was a depth in her eyes Bai Yue couldn’t read.

The divine Beast above allows no one to offend Master Wu Yi, or his apprentices.

Bai Yue finally understood. But the food in her mouth had lost all flavor.

The reminder was sudden, like someone had slammed a mental gate in front of her,

warning her not to forget who she was a modern girl far from home.

Her mood sank.

The two others noticed the shift but said nothing.

Bai Yue’s appetite was small; she ate just a little. I’m full. You eat. I’ll go get some fresh air.

Hearing this, Ba Feng immediately rose and followed her.

Xue frowned at the remaining food. So little eaten… how could the young one in her belly get enough nourishment?

You need to eat more, Xue said, blocking Bai Yue’s path.

I can’t, Bai Yue said, her belly visibly swollen from overeating. I’ll burst if I eat more.

Xue studied her, then let her pass. Outside, the view took Bai Yue’s breath away.

It’s beautiful, she whispered. In the modern world, a scene like this might cost hundreds to glimpse.

The sunset painted the clouds crimson, shadows of mountains beneath,

and a few flocks of swallows darted through the forest.

Night fell, stars creeping into the sky.

Having overslept during the day, Bai Yue tossed on the hard stone bed, unable to sleep.

Just as drowsiness arrived, the system chimed, startling her awake.

What’s wrong? she asked, leaping upright, half-expecting to be back in her dorm.

After a pause, with no reply, she realized the cave was unfamiliar. Weeks had passed since her arrival, yet she still felt out of place.

If only this were a dream, she thought, staring at the torches lining the cave walls.

The system’s voice cut through her thoughts. Host, the tribe is under attack by wandering Beastmen. Leave immediately.

Wandering Beastmen? Bai Yue gasped, surprised at encountering danger so soon after arriving.

A single peaceful day seemed impossible.

What should I do now? she asked, feeling her way out of bed. Luckily,

being in a spiritual body allowed her to navigate the darkness; a human’s eyes would see nothing.

Leave the cave first. I’ll guide you safely, the system instructed.

Okay, Bai Yue agreed.

No sooner had she reached the entrance than someone grabbed her hand. Her instinct to scream froze when a low,

familiar voice whispered.

It’s me.

Ba Feng?

Yes.

Where did you go? she asked, her heart racing.

The sounds of howls and animal cries reached them from the mountain below evidence of the attack.

The clan chief sent me. I’ll take you to safety. Ba Feng crouched, apologetic, then scooped her up. Hold tight.

Okay, she said, gripping his neck. The world blurred as wind rushed past. Trees bent and flew by;

Bai Yue felt as though she was soaring like a monkey in a movie scene.

After some distance, Ba Feng halted. Wait here, he said, lifting his palm.

A small flame appeared, lighting the darkness and igniting a pile of kindling.

Where are you going?

Back to help. Snow will arrive soon. This place is protected by the Beast God;

no Beastman may enter without Master Wu Yi’s permission. You need not fear.

Okay, Bai Yue nodded. Not wanting to hold him back, she stayed put.

Ba Feng gave her a long, piercing look before disappearing into the darkness.