Time flew by, and more than three years had passed since Shu An took a mate. Even the usually calm Ya was no longer so calm.
She couldn't help but urge, "Xiao Rui, what are you waiting for? Are you waiting until you and Xiao Bei are old and have your golden anniversary?"
It was one thing for Xiao Bei to have no interest in Long Rui before, but now everyone could see that their childhood sweethearts' feelings had long since developed in another direction. Yet, he still hadn't made a move!
Xiao Bei was already twenty-two. If Long Rui didn't take the initiative, was she supposed to propose? How improper!
Long Rui wore a bitter expression as he was nagged, "Mother, do you think I don't want to take a mate? The time just isn't right yet. We want to wait a little longer..."
Seeing his mother's hand about to reach for his ear, Long Rui quickly ran away, shouting as he went, "Don't worry about it! I'll definitely let you hold your grandchild within three years!"
The reason he said three years was because he wanted to have some quality time alone with Xiao Bei, just like Hei Ting and An An. Why rush to have children so early...
The reason he hadn't taken a mate yet was because the other party to their five-year agreement hadn't returned. He had spent these years cultivating his feelings with Xiao Bei but had never taken that final step. He had promised Xiao Si.
And Xiao Bei also wished for her mating ceremony to receive the blessings of all her family and friends. Xiao Si had been her childhood companion, and after so many years away from Warrior City, it was time for him to return.
...
At sea, Xiao Si was fighting until he was utterly exhausted. There were too many beastmen围攻 him. His strength was now incomparable to what it once was. After Hei Ting disappeared, the Fallen Beast forces in the West Sea had fallen apart. To survive better, he had established his own Fallen Beast tribe.
However, he was no match for the former Hei Ting. He wasn't ruthless enough. Betrayed by a subordinate and besieged by multiple Fallen Beast tribes, his own men had all died, leaving only him to struggle desperately.
But it wouldn't be for much longer.
Xiao Si's wing was torn by a sharp claw. His body was already at its limit, and the injury to his wing was the last straw that broke him.
*Bang!*
With a splash, Xiao Si fell into the sea. He looked blankly in the direction of the East Sea. He, he still couldn't go back...
Xiao Bei, Xiao Bei, I wish you and Long Rui happiness.
In the last moment before losing consciousness, he thought he saw a flash of white. Was that Xiao Bei...
As soon as the thought crossed his mind, he lost consciousness in the next second.
Was this how it was going to end?
...
A gentle breeze carried the sound of the waves. Occasionally, a seabird flew overhead. On the beach, a naked female with long black hair cascading down her shoulders squatted on the ground, picking up seashells.
Not far from the female lay a black python, its body covered in wounds, appearing to be dead.
However, the female knew that he wasn't dead. He was still alive.
Suddenly, the python stirred, lifting its head...
Bai ran over joyfully, "You're awake? You've been asleep for three days. I thought you wouldn't make it..."
The python had woken up, but he was very weak, his mind a complete blank. "Who are you?"
Bai replied, "My name is Bai. What's yours?"
The python's eyes held a look of confusion. "Who am I? I don't know who I am..."
Bai was a little surprised. "You don't even know your own name?"
The python felt like he should have a name, but he couldn't remember. The mere thought caused a severe headache, and he eventually fainted again.
Bai looked at him with concern. "Hey! Hey! Why did you faint again!"
...
A few days later, the python's injuries had recovered somewhat. He lay on the beach, watching the female busily at work. Although he didn't know who he was, he had a new name: Da Hei.
Bai had named him Da Hei because his entire body was black. Besides, she wasn't good at coming up with other names.
As Da Hei slowly recovered from his injuries, Bai took care of his meals and guarded the sea. There was an endless supply of fish. The first time he saw Bai transform into a white snake and dive into the sea, Da Hei blurted out, "You can transform too?"
Bai was startled. She thought he had forgotten everything, including the fact that females couldn't transform. What should she do? She seemed to have exposed herself...
Bai's expression was one of terror, as if she feared he would see her as a monster the next second. "I, I..."
However, Da Hei didn't show any signs of disgust. Instead, he frowned in thought. What was he about to say? A female who could transform, wasn't that... wasn't that like someone else!
Who was he trying to say?
Da Hei became somewhat agitated. Why couldn't he remember anything!
Seeing his emotions suddenly become intense, Bai quickly stepped forward to comfort him. "Da Hei, is your head hurting again? Shall I massage it for you?"
Da Hei, who had been agitated, gradually calmed down under Bai's gentle comfort and fell asleep without realizing it.
Bai gently stroked his sleeping face and sighed, "Let me tell you, my mother is a White Spirit Beast, but my father is just an ordinary Fallen Snake Beast. I must have been punished by the Beast God to become like this. Please don't dislike me, okay..."
...
Several months later, Da Hei's injuries had healed, and he and Bai had developed a deeper relationship. They had mated~
Bai was particularly fond of Da Hei. When he was in human form, he was so strong and handsome. Da Hei also liked Bai, liking her purity and innocence.
The two lived on a deserted island, catching fish together every day. Sometimes, Da Hei would take Bai to fly in the sky, catching a few seabirds for a change of taste. Bai had no wings and had never known what it felt like to fly. However, her beloved mate had fulfilled this wish for her.
Even without his memories, Da Hei felt happy. With his lover by his side, he must be the happiest male.
They thought this life would continue forever, but a few days later, a group of people disturbed their peace.
It was a group of Fallen Beasts. They were passing by sea and saw the beautiful Bai, which sparked their desire to seize her. Da Hei told Bai to hide in the sea while he angrily fought them.
Bai was very worried and anxiously circled in the sea, but she couldn't help. She couldn't fly or fight. Her greatest skill was catching fish. She felt so useless!
With fists against four hands, Da Hei couldn't defeat them. Bai anxiously shouted from below, "Da Hei, don't fight them anymore! Come down quickly! Let's hide!"
Her shout distracted Da Hei. He was kicked in the back, and this kick sent him back into the sea. The familiar sensation of falling felt incredibly familiar. What was it...?
None of these Fallen Beasts could swim. Seeing that they didn't come out after a long time and didn't even bubble, they assumed they had drowned. After lingering for a while, they left.
After they left, Bai dragged her mate ashore, her face filled with anxiety. "Da Hei, wake up! Wake up! Don't leave me alone!"
Sobbing sounds echoed on the beach, the owner of the voice filled with worry and sadness.
Da Hei remained motionless. He had fainted again, his head throbbing with pain, causing him to pass out.
When he woke up again, it was the next morning. At this time, he was no longer Da Hei, but Xiao Si.
After Xiao Si woke up, the memories before his serious injury and the memories after his amnesia slowly began to merge. He sat there blankly, his gaze fixed on the sea.
Until a white snake emerged from the water, breaking Xiao Si's disguise. He suddenly stood up and ran!
Bai, still holding a fish in her mouth, stared blankly. What happened to Da Hei?
Dropping the fish, she went to look for him, but Xiao Si could fly. For someone who was determined to hide from her, she couldn't find him.
Bai called out for Da Hei on the deserted island. Everything had been fine just moments ago, so why did he suddenly change?
"Da Hei! Da Hei, please don't hide from me anymore. Did I do something wrong? Don't abandon me..." Bai cried again. She was most afraid of being abandoned.
She called from dawn until dusk, but Da Hei never appeared. Bai didn't eat all day, and she sat on the ground, exhausted. She was hungry but had no appetite. She didn't understand why.
Suddenly, she thought of something and stood up again, shouting, "Da Hei! I have good news to tell you. I'm pregnant with an egg. Are you really going to abandon me and the child!"
She was very sad. She had already decided that if Da Hei truly left, she would no longer want him, nor any other male. She would live with her child from now on!
Yes, she had felt that she was pregnant a few days ago, probably a mother's intuition.
Fortunately, this time she didn't have to wait too long. Da Hei appeared, or rather, Xiao Si. He hadn't gone far and was hiding in a coconut tree, in Bai's blind spot.
His gaze fell on Bai's belly with a complex expression. He suddenly slapped himself twice and then pulled Bai into a tight embrace, crying.
"I'm sorry, Bai. I'm truly sorry. I remember everything now. My name isn't Da Hei, it's Xiao Si. I, I'm really a scoundrel!"
He hadn't fulfilled his promise to Long Rui. He pretended to have feelings for Xiao Bei, yet he had hurt another female. He was a scoundrel!
Bai didn't know what he was going through, but seeing him so sad, all her fear of being abandoned vanished. She only felt heartache and awkwardly comforted him, "Da Hei, no, Xiao Si, did you remember something sad? Don't cry..."
However, Xiao Si buried his face in her shoulder and cried for a while. After he finished crying, he had also made a decision.
Wiping away his tears, he said seriously, "Bai, come with me. We'll go back and get mated. I will cherish you for the rest of my life!"
A male should be responsible for his actions. Between Xiao Bei and Bai, he had wavered for a moment. He actually didn't want to abandon Bai for Xiao Bei. Xiao Bei had Long Rui, while Bai only had him. Moreover, Bai was carrying his child.
Bai was a kind and cheerful female, and at the same time, her heart was very sensitive. Xiao Si couldn't bear to hurt her. He was willing to forget his feelings for Xiao Bei and start anew with Bai.
Bai didn't know all the internal struggles Xiao Si had gone through. She only knew that her Da Hei was still her mate, and that was enough.
...
Xiao Si brought Bai back to Warrior City. When Long Rui heard that this was the mate Xiao Si had found himself, and that she was pregnant, he felt like kicking him to death!
You have a wife, children, and a warm home, and you left me hanging?!
And I was waiting and longing for that promise, and you, you're doing so well!
To the enraged Long Rui, Xiao Si offered no apology. Instead, he gave a smug smile, "It's not easy to see you flustered."
Long Rui: "!!!"
Although he didn't want to admit it, he was also truly relieved. He sincerely wished Xiao Si happiness!
Finally, Long Rui and Xiao Bei, Xiao Si and the pregnant Bai, held their mating ceremonies together. As for that promise, both of them would keep it buried, neither would mention it, and their mates would never know. It would be buried in the corners of their youth until it slowly disappeared.
The End.