Chapter 93 - Pineapple Flavored Beastman Gong (11)

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Hua Li ^_~

Three days ago.

After Meng Hui took the Longevity Fruit and Meng Hao led the tribe warriors to the Treefolk Forest, Gou Liang found Gaer and the old priest and asked about the original owners engagement with Meng Hui in front of Meng Hui.

Is what Meng Hao said true? he asked the old priest with a skeptical and uneasy expression, looking at him.

Anyone could see his resistance to this marriage, except for the clueless Meng Hui. When the words were spoken, there was a moment of uncertainty between the old priest and Gaer about how to explain the situation to Gou Liang. Meng Hui, not understanding their hesitation, hastily interjected, Xiaoxi, now that Im fully recovered and capable of taking care of you, protecting you, we can still proceed with our bond as planned after your coming-of-age ceremony.

With that, he scratched his head and chuckled foolishly.

Gou Liang: Ugh, painful to the ears.

Gou Liang frowned, still koolking at the old priest with a hint of extravagant hope.

The old priest, who was well aware of the situation, motioned to Gou Liang to calm down with a shake of his head. He then addressed Meng Hui, saying, Meng Hui, Im afraid this matter is not appropriate.

Meng Hui expressed his surprise and anxiety, How can it be inappropriate? Im fully recovered now and capable of hunting. Priest, I can certainly

Its not about your capability, the old priest interrupted. He then turned to Gou Liang and continued, Xiaoxi, you and Meng Hui were engaged once. However, due to subsequent injuries to both of you, the engagement was canceled.

What?

Is that true?

Meng Hui and Gou Liang exclaimed simultaneously. While Gou Liang felt relief, Meng Hui was anxious. He questioned, When was it canceled? Why wasnt I informed? Priest, Im no longer incapacitated! I can protect Xiaoxi. Uncle Gaer, please believe me His eyes teared up with anxiety, and the old priest tried to console him.

Meng Hui, please allow me to explain fully, the old priest implored.

Master Priest

Recognizing the old priests intentions, Gaer prayed with teary eyes, hoping that the matter could remain hidden.

However, the old priest shook his head at him and said, Lang Xi is about to become an adult; he deserves to know the truth. After a brief pause, he added, Gaer, hes no longer a cub who needs you to guide him every step of the way. Do you understand?

Gaer covered his mouth and silently wept.

Gou Liang frowned, looking anxious as he glanced at Gaer, and anxiously asked, Old Priest, what are you guys talking about?

The old priest sighed and, after a moment of hesitation, explained to Gou Liang what had happened at the Silver Moon Festival. Gou Liang was shocked and refused to believe it. Then, the old priest produced a Pregnancy Stone to confirm the truth. Gou Liang fell silent for a long time, accepting the reality. But afterward, he retreated to his room and refused to see anyone, not even Gaer.

Meng Hui refused to leave and kept repeating outside his door, Xiaoxi, dont be sad. Ill talk to the old priest and the tribe leader. Our engagement has always been valid, and no matter what, Ill marry you

Gou Liang, in agony, finally opened the door.

Meng Hui called out to him happily, but Gou Liang said, Meng Hui, theres something I want to make clear to you.

What is it? Meng Hui still looked bewildered.

Gou Liang, knowing that beating around the bush with this kid would only make him suffer, got straight to the point and said, I dont like you, and even without this situation, I wouldnt bond with you.

What What should we do then? Meng Hui was getting anxious.

Gou Liang smiled, Meng Hui, thank you for being considerate of me. Actually, I can feel that you dont like me either. If we force ourselves together, it wouldnt be good for either of us.

How could I not like you? Xiaoxi, youre my favorite person besides my brother and the old priest. Youre the one Im closest to

Gou Liang shook his head, Its not the same.

Then let me ask you, would you be upset if I wanted to bond with someone else? Would you oppose it?

Huh?

Meng Hui clearly didnt antic.i.p.ate this a.s.sumption. He scratched his head, took a moment to ponder, and then inquired, Who would that be?

Its not important who it is. Im simply asking you, if I were to make a bond with someone else, would you be upset or have objections?

Meng Hui pondered for a while and said, As long as that person treats you well, takes good care of you, and ensures you dont suffer, I certainly wouldnt object. But Xiaoxi, no matter who that person is, I will always take care of you and make sure youre well-fed and well-clothed, not bullied by anyone.

He said it earnestly, and Gou Liang tapped his head, deciding, Forget it, you wouldnt understand even if I told you.

Xiaoxi

Meng Hui was left standing there, puzzled.

It wasnt until this moment, watching Gou Liang throw himself into Meng Haos arms and be kissed by Meng Hao, that he suddenly understood. Gou Liang wasnt joking; the person he wanted to bond with was his brother.

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Meng Hao knew that Meng Hui was waiting outside the door but was reluctant to let go.

He kept pressing his lips to Gou Liangs, and the incredibly soft touch made him afraid to exert too much force, fearing he might inadvertently hurt his tender lips.

With one hand, he held Gou Liangs waist tightly, and with the other, he cradled his cheek, gently caressing his face with his thumb as he clumsily kissed him. It wasnt until he saw the light gradually returning to Gou Liangs eyes, accompanied by a dazzling warmth, that he stopped the comforting touches. He pressed his face against Gou Liangs, whispered softly, Dont cry I wont let you cry anymore from now on.

Gou Liang blinked his eyes.

The heartache in his eyes was so evident that it brought a bittersweet taste to his newfound soul power.

But Gou Liang felt no regret whatsoever. The feeling of attraction, no matter how many times he had experienced it, still made him feel like a giddy young deer in the presence of the man before him.

He clung tightly to Meng Haos neck, jumped onto him, and hugged his waist. He wanted to laugh but held it back and asked uncertainly, Will we always be together? Will you bond with me?

Mm.

He nodded, and Gou Liang immediately smiled.

Meng Hao looked into his curved eyes, deep dimples, and finally breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

Hes smiling; his eyes arent suited for tears.

Turning back into his beast form, Meng Hao carried Gou Liang and gently placed him on the bed, using his tail to form a protective circle around him, placing it over his heart. He said, Sleep for a while and then well eat.

Seeing his slender figure, Meng Hao silently vowed never to let him lose a single hair or a pound of weight in the future.

Not knowing that he was planning to raise him chubby, Gou Liang held his head and rubbed it against his head. He said, Its like a dream. What if I wake up, and youre not here with me?

Meng Hao used his tail to encircle Gou Liangs waist and returned it to its original position, not comforting his sentimentality. He just said, Sleep.

Gou Liang pouted, slightly dissatisfied, and tugged at a tuft of fur. He threatened softly, If you dont talk, Ill pull some more. Hearing Meng Haos low growl in response, Gou Liang giggled for a while, then settled down, hugging Meng Hao, and quickly fell asleep.

It wasnt until he had been asleep for a long time that Meng Hao returned to his human form, carefully adjusting him into a comfortable position, and then left the room.

Of course, his big blind spot went to look for his precious little brother.

Gou Liang, on one hand, closely followed the latest developments and, on the other hand, secretly pondered how he could pa.s.s off this third party who was in the way to a cute guy in the future.

Brother.

Meng Hui saw him, blus.h.i.+ng even before he spoke. This made Meng Hao, who had prepared a lengthy opening speech, unsure of where to start explaining.

Hui, Lang Xi and I

Before he could think of words, Brother, I didnt peep, I just accidentally saw it, it wasnt intentional, Meng Hui said, raising his hands, embarra.s.sed.

Hed been taught since childhood that it was disgraceful to sneak a peek at a male and his mate being intimate.

Stumbling upon his brother and the little female kissing was just too embarra.s.sing.

Meng Hao was momentarily stunned, looking at Meng Huis complexion, and tentatively asked, You saw everything. Do you have any thoughts about it?

Meng Hui spoke without thinking, So, it turns out that Xiaoxi likes Brother. He mentioned a couple of days ago that he wanted to bond with someone else, and I was really worried hed been fooled by those people from before.

He exaggeratedly exhaled a breath and commented, Those guys, whoever looks good, they just go after. Theyre not genuinely good to Xiaoxi. If Xiaoxi definitely, theyd bully him and make fun of him. Plus, theyre so weak, if Xiaoxi is with them, during the White Moon Season he will be starved But if its Brother, that puts my mind at ease.

Meng Hao:

Silently pausing for a moment, Meng Hao asked, Hes your unbonded mate, and he wants to bond with someone else, and youre okay with that?

If its someone else, of course, Id have to think it over carefully. I cant really let Xiaoxi go hungry or suffer, right? The High Priest also said that once Xiaoxi bonds with someone, except for the priest and the tribe leader, other males giving him gifts will make Xiaoxis mate unhappy, and they will treat Xiaoxi worse.

Some of the females in the tribe who couldnt bear children and hadnt given birth to cubs lived very miserable lives.

Fearful of Gou Liang following in the footsteps of these unfortunate females, Meng Hui had been seriously troubled for several days and even sought advice from the old priest. However, he still hadnt come up with a solution.

But now!

His big brother was the most powerful warrior in the tribe, even before coming of age, he had killed a Black Crocodile Beast. There was absolutely no possibility of Gou Liang going hungry or being bullied by other males when he was bonded with his big brother.

Meng Hao, after careful consideration of his expression and detecting no signs of forced cheerfulness, concluded, You were so good to Lang Xi before, wasnt it because you liked him?

Of course, Meng Hui said without hesitation.

Meng Haos spine tensed for a moment.

Meng Hui went on, Brother, you also have feelings for Xiao Xi, dont you? When I was a child, you used to advise me not to take Xiaoxis belongings but to treat him well, protect him, and not let other orcs mistreat him

As Meng Hui spoke, Meng Hao listened with a somewhat bewildered expression.

Actually, his childhood memories were already quite vague. He still remembered some of the good times they had together when they were young. What he remembered even more clearly was how he was rejected, how he was driven away. However, he was quite certain that his kindness towards Gou Liang in the past was entirely different from now. It wasnt driven by a natural sense of responsibility or emotional dependency. It was a genuine appreciation and unconditional affection for his mate.

When did he begin to have the idea of monopolizing him?

Perhaps it was when he smiled and pounced on him, displaying complete trust, or perhaps it was when he unhesitatingly stood in front of him to protect him, or maybe it was on some clear morning, when he woke up in his arms, laughing wildly and mischievously on top of his head.

Meng Hao was lost in thought. It wasnt until he caught a sentence from Meng Huis rambling that he snapped back to reality.

Meng Hui said, Brother, rest a.s.sured. From now on, Ill also help take care of Xiaoxi.

No, theres no need.

Meng Hao said calmly, I can handle it myself.

Seeing that Meng Hui still wanted to speak, Meng Haos ice-blue eyes stared at him without a trace of warmth. At this moment, he clearly felt that he was facing a male who had once been engaged to Gou Liang, not his little brother. Realizing this, Meng Hao smiled and asked, Hui, do you not believe that I can take care of him?

Meng Huis hair stood on end for an inexplicable reason, sensing a hint of danger. He hurriedly denied any such thoughts.

Although Gou Liang couldnt see Meng Haos expression while hiding his head in the fur, he was laughing to himself inside.

Ding, target favorability updated, current favorability: +91!

Gou Liang couldnt help but say, Brother, you did well!

When Meng Hao returned, Gou Liang still had a faint smile on his lips. He seemed to have dreamt of something pleasant. Meng Hao gently brushed the dimples at the corner of Gou Liangs mouth. Thinking of Meng Huis bewildered expression, he couldnt help but shake his head and chuckle.

He bent down to kiss Gou Liangs dimple and then his lips. Meng Hao smiled faintly and suddenly said, Fortunately.

It was unclear whether he was thankful that Meng Hui hadnt caught on or relieved that his younger brother hadnt devoured all his emotional intelligence.

Ding, mission progress bar advanced, current mission progress: 0.01%!

Soon, several major tribes got wind of the fact that the Wolf Tribe had received a gift from the Treefolk Tribe.

The story of the Winged Wolves and the Treefolk had always been circulating among the priests, so they had no reason to doubt the old priests answer. What they were more concerned about at this moment was whether there was any exotic beast meat left near the Treefolk Forest!

However, when they arrived, they found that the carca.s.ses of the exotic beasts had already spoiled in the scorching heat, and other beasts, attracted by the stench, were fighting for the leftovers. Not only did they make very few gains, but they also suffered heavy losses when they were chased by the beast horde. This only fueled their jealousy towards the Wolf Tribes good fortune.

While they were struggling in the Treefolk Forest, the Wolf Tribe organized all available hands to process the exotic beast meat as quickly as possible.

Females boiled water, extracted red salt fruit juice, and males skinned and prepared the meat, boiling and drying it. Even the bones of the beasts, which had no storage function and were casually discarded, were preserved under the advice of Gou Liang and Meng Hao. According to the authoritative certification of the old priest, the bone soup was very nouris.h.i.+ng for females and cubs, which was beneficial during the White Moon Season. This boosted their morale even more.

The entire tribe was mobilized and worked tirelessly for a full fifteen days before they managed to properly preserve all the exotic beast meat.

Every member of the Wolf Tribe had smiles on their faces. After discussing with the Wolf Warriors and the old priest, Wolf Chief decided to reorganize the tribes labor distribution.

The Red Moon Season still had a long way to go, and hunting and gathering could not be halted. However, more combat forces had to be allocated to protect the tribe and the gathering teams, especially given the increasing threat from the Lightning Tribe.

Wolf Chief personally led one-quarter of the male Beastfolk to guard the tribe, while one-half was tasked with protecting the females during gathering and a.s.sisting in collection. The remaining one-quarter, under the leaders.h.i.+p of an experienced warrior, followed the original hunting plan, alternating with the team guarding the tribe every thirty days.

Meng Hui was among them.

Following the challenging White Moon Season, Meng Haos remarkable combat skills and sheer strength propelled him back to the top rank among the young orcs. This development brought great surprise and delight to Lang Xiong and the others.

However, these accomplishments had little to do with Gou Liang.

During this period, Gou Liang and Meng Hao found themselves skillfully engaged in a unique activity: egg stealing in a secluded corner of Sacred Mountain.

While Meng Hao had made substantial contributions to the tribe, for the safety of the hunting and gathering teams, he couldnt join the tribes warriors in their activities. Lang Xiong believed that Meng Haos skills surpa.s.sed the requirements of the tribe he was stationed with, so he granted his request to hunt independently with Gou Liang.

After recovering from his ordeal, he no longer needed to spend all his energy searching for the Purple Flower Red Moon. This allowed Meng Hao greater freedom in planning their hunts.

Their first destination was to collect various exotic beast eggs.

In the worlds food preservation ranking, first place belonged to exotic beast meat marinated in red salt fruit juice, and second place went to exotic beast eggs.

No matter how large they were, exotic beast eggs were difficult to satisfy the appet.i.tes of Beastfolk. However, they were one of the main sources of food for females and cubs during the White Moon Season. Previously, they had never appeared in Meng Haos White Moon Season food storage recipe, but now he had a mate.

Thinking about this, Meng Haos tail wagged almost to the point of creating a blur.

Why are you staring at me foolishly? Come and help me taste the flavor.

Gou Liang looked at him, beckoning and smiling.

The big white wolf stretched its neck over, unafraid of being burnt, and took a bite. Then he nodded.

Actually, there was no need to confirm. Numerous beasts had been attracted to the area by the scent of food, but none dared to approach. Even when they saw Meng Haos white form and became infuriated, they only dared to howl in the vicinity.

The reason? They were afraid of the scent of the Tree of Longevity.

Each aspect of the Longevity Tree exudes its distinct Longevity Tree essence, with the roots being particularly potent in this regard. The Tree Peoples ability to repel alien beasts isnt a result of having a once-in-millions-of-years hair-combing riot, but rather, its attributed to the fragrance of the Longevity Tree. This unique scent, when detected by the orcs, elicits a refres.h.i.+ng sensation.

The three leaves presented by the Treefolk chief had already dried up, but Meng Hao wasnt someone willing to endure setbacks.

Upon discovering the remarkable properties of the Longevity Tree through the old priest, he seized the opportunity during the turmoil and discreetly acquired a piece of the trees root, even though he was in a rather undignified condition at the time.

When Gou Liang witnessed him revealing this object for the first time, he was utterly astounded, almost dropping to the ground in disbelief.

I dont remember who told me that you shouldnt leave precious items lying around; otherwise, youre either stupid or a fool.

Meng Hao said so.

Gou Liang turned his head silently it definitely wasnt me =v=

Thank you for your wishes during my exams. My exams are still ongoing but majority is over. So okay, I think I will manage. ( )