[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd":3,"chapter-after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-178":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","After Giving Birth, All My Beast Ex-Husbands Suddenly Want Me Back",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},997492,1302,"Chapter 178: Power and tradition","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-178",178,"\u003Cp>Finch glanced around quickly. Fortunately, no other beastmen were nearby—no one else seemed to have heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked away, unsure how to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the Spirit Pearl’s energy had been exposed, any excuse would be useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his reaction, Taru immediately understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the brat had been lying all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Pearl hadn’t been destroyed at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru moved instinctively toward the source of the light—but Finch stepped in front of him, blocking his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, don’t go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru’s anger flared. \"Why are you stopping me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\" Finch hesitated, unable to speak the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru’s gaze sharpened, realization dawning. \"The Spirit Pearl... is it with Nina?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no one else his son would protect so fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finch’s eyes flickered—but he said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru let out a slow breath. \"The Spirit Pearl is a sacred artifact of our fox clan. I must retrieve it. Nina is a reasonable female—I believe she would return it willingly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This foolish son of his... completely ensnared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her sake, he had not only abandoned such an important relic but even deceived his own father and clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father,\" Finch said quietly, \"the Spirit Pearl has already recognized Nina as its master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru’s pupils trembled. \"Impossible. How could it acknowledge a female?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their clan had countless gifted, powerful members—yet none had ever succeeded. And now... it had chosen her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Nina possessed abilities, they were not overwhelmingly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s true. This time, I’m not lying,\" Finch said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru clenched his fists, staring toward the glowing light, struggling to accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, he finally steadied himself. \"Explain everything. Clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finch gave a brief account of what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fearing his father might pursue the matter further, he quickly added, \"When I found the Spirit Pearl, it had already chosen her. Nina didn’t know it was our clan’s sacred artifact—she even wanted to return it. I was the one who stopped her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru shot him a glare. \"You really don’t know which side you’re on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finch rubbed his nose sheepishly. \"But since it’s already bound to her, taking it back wouldn’t help anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru sighed, troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That might be true—but explaining it to the clan would not be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself could accept it—after all, Nina was likely to become part of their family in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not everyone would see it that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the elders who valued power and tradition above all else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his father’s concern, Finch spoke again, more seriously this time. \"I know it won’t be easy to explain, which is why I lied before. But I don’t want Nina to be used by the clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His son was trying to protect her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he said quietly, \"I received word yesterday. Hilan and the others have also arrived in the wilderness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If those old foxes learned about the Spirit Pearl...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There would be chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they would undoubtedly try to exploit Nina for their own gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father,\" Finch said urgently, \"please don’t tell them. Hilan and the others have never truly interacted with the Spirit Pearl—they won’t recognize it. Only we know the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru fell silent, thinking it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he nodded. \"Very well. We’ll keep this secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief lit up Finch’s face. \"Thank you, Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his father’s help, they might just be able to keep this hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru rubbed his fingers together, hesitating for a moment before letting out a quiet sigh—as if making a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later, have Nina come speak with me alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finch’s expression sharpened instantly. \"What do you want to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru flicked him on the head. \"You foolish child. I only want to teach her some additional ways to use the Spirit Pearl. These are secrets of our fox clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze grew distant. \"The Spirit Pearl is far more powerful than you realize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finch narrowed his eyes. \"Then why didn’t you tell me before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru snorted. \"You haven’t even succeeded me as city lord yet—why would I tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those secrets were reserved only for each generation’s ruler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nina... was now its master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had the right to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finch’s eyes lit up. \"Alright, I’ll tell her. You have to teach her properly—and if she doesn’t understand, be patient. Teach her again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru gave him a sideways look. \"Since when do I needyourinstruction?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finch looked away, a little embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was only worried his father might take out his frustrations on Nina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still... if she learned to truly wield the Spirit Pearl, she would be safer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s wait over there,\" Finch said, his tone brightening. \"I’ll tell her once she’s done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru shook his head but followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t approach—only waited beyond the perimeter guarded by the ghost wolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Nina finished absorbing the energy, she felt... different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not in any obvious way—but something within her had shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nina, are you done?\" Sal asked with concern. \"The Spirit Pearl reacted so strongly just now... are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine,\" Nina replied. \"It’s just... this time the energy felt much stronger. I think I might be close to breaking through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re already at peak ninth rank?\" Sal said in surprise. \"And you’re about to advance again? That’s incredibly fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina smiled faintly. \"After absorbing the spirit crystals, my cultivation speed improved. And with the essence stones on top of that... it adds up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sal stepped forward and wrapped an arm around her, half-joking. \"At this rate, you’ll surpass me soon. Looks like I’ll need you to protect me from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of helplessness flickered through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon... she wouldn’t need his protection at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the only thing he could still contribute was... Well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he could still be useful at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina laughed softly. \"Alright. I’ll protect you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they returned, Finch told Nina about Taru wanting to speak with her privately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru led her aside, and the two spoke for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere, beyond the cave—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yosan sensed the surge of the Spirit Pearl’s energy, a dark gleam flashing through his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little one... you truly are full of surprises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those old foxes were here too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would need a flawless plan.\u003C\u002Fp>",1032,"2026-06-03T08:29:56.682Z","2026-06-03T08:30:03.515Z",1,"novelbin.me","e5d3f661ffcbcd92d26c5edea3e99787351759ca31bdcd1cc6589e623e0f7c09","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-179","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-177",299,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-cover.jpg"]