The voice was neither loud nor soft, but just enough for those nearby to hear.
Yin Xiao frowned and retorted, "Cui, you can't say that. Shuyue is just a female. It's normal for her to leave with a male."
Miao Xiaocui couldn't stand her man speaking up for another woman and immediately shot back, "Wente is so capable. If Shuyue really cared about the safety of the tribesmen, she would have persuaded Wente to stay and help them through the difficulties, instead of leaving as soon as trouble started!"
"..."
The tribesmen who overheard found it reasonable but also a bit embarrassing.
If Wente were a member of the Wuda tribe, he would naturally have to help. But he was from the Brave Tribe, so why would he risk his life to help outsiders!
Yin Xiao disagreed, "Cui, Wente is an outsider. Whether he helps or not is his freedom."
Miao Xiaocui snorted coldly, "He lived in the Wuda tribe before anything happened, but he ran faster than anyone when trouble arose. Character is revealed in times of crisis. I think they're just fair-weather friends and not worth getting close to!"
"..." The surrounding tribesmen had no rebuttal.
Yin Xiao shook his head helplessly. None of them knew Wente well or had any relationship with him, yet they expected him to stay and help at the risk of his life. It was unreasonable.
Besides, the chief hadn't said anything, so what right did they have to object?
Of course, some beastmen felt Miao Xiaocui had a point. One beastman directly asked the chief, "Chief, Wente is so strong, why didn't he stay to help us?"
Ba He narrowed his eyes at the beastman and replied, "Wente is not a beastman of the Wuda tribe. He can leave whenever he wants!"
"But Shuyue is a female of our tribe. She just left with him like that?" The beastman's tone held a slight dissatisfaction.
The tribesmen watched them in silence, their opinions on the matter varying.
Miao Xiaocui silently cheered for the righteous beastman in her heart. She wanted to see how the chief would favor them!
Ba He’s sharp eyes shot towards the beastman, and he coldly reprimanded, "Da Zheng! What do you want a pregnant female to do for the tribe? Hmm?"
"I told Wente to leave. His female is pregnant and it's not suitable for her to move with us. We don't know the situation of the Tieda tribe, so there's no need to let a pregnant female risk it!"
"...Ah? This..." Da Zheng's face turned red with embarrassment from the scolding.
The other tribesmen were also stunned. What did they just hear? Shuyue was pregnant? So soon?
At this moment, the witch doctor said, "Shuyue is indeed pregnant. I examined her. Tribesmen, we beastmen must overcome difficulties on our own and not rely on others!"
Having lived for so long, she could naturally discern Da Zheng's intention. Such a request was unreasonable no matter where it was made.
At this moment, Da Zheng wished he could disappear into a crack in the earth. A pregnant female was a priority for care, how could he... Alas!
It was over. He probably wouldn't find a female willing to mate with him in the future! Da Zheng thought dejectedly.
Miao Xiaocui was stunned again. She was too lucky! She got pregnant just like that. Weren't people here bad at giving birth? Why was she so quick to conceive!
She immediately thought of the beast god's blessing Shuyue received on their mating day and felt a surge of jealousy. She was the beast god's envoy, so why should Shuyue be blessed!
Upon hearing that Shuyue was pregnant, Yin Xiao fell silent, feeling a strange sensation in his heart. If he hadn't given up on Shuyue, he would be the one with a cub now, wouldn't he?
As soon as this thought flashed through his mind, he dismissed it. He had Cui now, and Cui would soon have his cub!
Thinking of this, his gaze towards Cui's belly held something more. He was determined to make Cui pregnant!
...
"Alright, everyone, disperse. Don't be sad. We're not moving today. Let's enjoy our life in the Wuda tribe for the next few days!" Ba He clapped his hands, telling everyone to leave.
The tribesmen left listlessly, their hearts filled with anxiety and no hope for the future, losing their enthusiasm for everything.
Ba He also felt down. Before sleeping that night, he emulated Wente and flew out of the tribe with his two females. His females needed comfort~
...
Meanwhile, Wente was still flying under the moonlight. Shuyue asked with concern, "Wente, you've been flying all day. Are you tired?"
"Not tired. Dragon beasts can fly for three to four days without rest. Without fighting, it doesn't consume much energy." The beastman's tone was calm, indicating he was indeed not tired.
Hearing this, Shuyue felt relieved and lay down comfortably on the beast's back. It was much more comfortable lying on a beast's back than in a cave~
A gentle breeze blew, neither cold nor hot. Her body was covered in the juice of insect-repelling grass, so no insects bothered her. Soon, she fell asleep.
She slept until dawn. Groggily, she sat up and found the beastman still flying. With such spirit, he could easily be an airline captain in Huaxia!
She took a bamboo tube from the bamboo basket and took a sip of cool leaf water, which invigorated her.
"Wente, let's stop by a river. You need to drink water, and I need to relieve myself."
"Okay." Wente flew lower, searching for a water source.
Seeing this, Shuyue thought that she was like a burden. The beastman had to stop for her food, drink, and bodily needs. If it were just the beastman alone, his speed could be even faster.
After eating once, he wouldn't need food or drink for days. He could also relieve himself while flying without needing to land, which would not delay his time at all...
Soon, Wente found a water source, and they landed.
Shuyue quickly relieved herself and walked around to stretch her body. To put it ungratefully, sitting or lying down for a day and a night was also tiring~
The beastman caught a few fish to roast. When he landed, he also caught an unfamiliar bird, which he was now plucking and cleaning.
Since they had landed, they naturally had to prepare enough food for the day. A pregnant female couldn't go hungry.
This small river was not large, and the environment was serene. It was cool next to the forest. After they landed, not a single small animal could be seen, indicating they had all been scared away.
"Yueyue, how about we make some fish soup too?"
Shuyue asked, "Will making soup waste time?"
Wente shook his head, "No, it takes about the same time as roasting meat. If we make two more fires, it won't be a problem."
"Then let's make soup. I'll get the pot." The pots, bowls, and ladles were all in the bamboo basket, but only one bowl and plate were packed, otherwise, it would be too heavy.
Three fires were lit: one for roasting fish, one for roasting the bird, and one for cooking soup. Wente moved between the three, appearing very busy.
She said, "I'll watch the fish roasting."
The beastman quickly stopped her, "No need, Yueyue. It's too hot near the fire. You just recovered from your illness, you can't get too hot!"
"..."
Shuyue was exasperated, "I'm fine! I'm not sick at all!"
She just had a dream, meeting the original owner's kind in her dream~
Perhaps even the original owner herself didn't know about this. For some reason, the original owner's mother didn't tell her, which led the original owner to believe she was just an ordinary beast race female.