Chapter 147: Leng Xiao's Uneasy Feeling

This is also why Yun Li doesn't want to tell Leng Xiao and the others too much; after all, Miduo no longer clings to Ji Xuan, and she hasn't formed a Mate Bond with Ji Xuan yet, so worrying so much makes her seem as if she has persecution delusion.

"Can you still say that? Just tell him directly."

Leng Xiao raised an eyebrow, looking at his female companion, "Do you think, A Li, that these things aren't good to bring up with Ji Xuan?"

Yun Li indeed feels that way, but thinking about what concerns she has and clarifying them in advance is better than later discovering the problem.

Wasn't that how she and Mu Qing were at first?

"Then bring it up with him; otherwise I keep feeling that since I haven't formed a Mate Bond with him yet, I'm worrying about his past with Miduo, which feels a bit odd."

It's like a couple in an ambiguous relationship: not officially together, yet one starts nitpicking the other's social connections.

And a Mate Bond signals that the two are together, so at this point any opinions about each other's past can be raised as a matter of course.

After all, being together means considering how to stay together; if you don't discuss problems, how can it last?

Upon hearing that, something flashed quickly across Leng Xiao's eyes, but he didn't show his oddity in front of Yun Li.

He just lowered his head, unusually teasing the female, "So A Li has already thought about forming a Mate Bond with Ji Xuan; looks like the family will have a new member."

Hearing his tone, Yun Li almost thought the Beast Husband before her was Leng Xiu, but when she looked up and saw the smile at the corner of Leng Xiao's mouth, a flash of unease crossed her mind.

Probably the Beast Husband who usually gets jealous over these matters suddenly became magnanimous, giving the impression that this change wasn't his fault.

"Are you angry? Then shall I think about this later?"

If Leng Xiao hasn't yet prepared for another Beast Husband in the family, then she'll postpone considering the Mate Bond with Ji Xuan.

Originally, seeing that she and Ji Xuan got along well, and that he was unusually close with the family, she thought that when the time came, she and Ji Xuan would naturally proceed with the Mate Bond.

Otherwise their family would have people visiting daily, yet claim they have no relationship; then what do they consider Ji Xuan to be?

Leng Xiao fell silent; instead of answering, he glanced at the four cubs toddling nearby and scooped Yun Li into his arms.

"Let's discuss this back home."

To say he's unhappy would be inaccurate; there's nothing really wrong.

After all, at first he kept bragging in front of A Li that Ji Xuan was impressive; he genuinely admired Ji Xuan's strength, and after mingling with the Patrol Team's Beast Husbands, learned many of Ji Xuan's past deeds, which only improved his impression.

So much so that before realizing Ji Xuan had taken an interest in A Li, Leng Xiao even entertained the idea of matchmaking A Li with Ji Xuan.

A male who was good at everything becoming one of their own would not only preserve the household's harmony but also make the family better and stronger.

But when A Li actually developed a Mate Bond intention toward Ji Xuan, Leng Xiao felt an indescribable unease.

He couldn't explain what was happening; after returning home with Yun Li and the four cubs, he became even more silent than before while preparing lunch.

Yun Li, seeing Leng Xiao like that, told him several times that if he was unhappy, she would postpone the Mate Bond with Ji Xuan, and if that still didn't work, she would forgo the Mate Bond altogether.

But the male, being considerate, told her not to overthink, saying he didn't oppose Ji Xuan entering the home; he just wanted some time alone.

Helplessly, Yun Li could only suppress the urge to confront Leng Xiao for answers and patiently wait for Leng Xiu and Mu Qing to return home.

"What's wrong? Did you have a conflict with A Xiao?"

Leng Xiu returned home before Mu Qing; the moment he entered, he sensed something off in the household atmosphere.

Seeing the female sitting gloomily in the courtyard, he hurried over, crouched, and asked concern, "You're not happy—did he make you upset?"

"This A Xiao keeps shouting that he's no longer a Beast cub, yet does things that anger you? He doesn't even know to come and soothe you?"

Yun Li grew even more depressed from his words, "He's unhappy because I said I'm considering the Mate Bond with Ji Xuan, and then he started acting off."

He said he didn't oppose Ji Xuan entering, he just wants to be alone.

But Yun Li had never before been ignored like this; a Beast Husband sitting here didn't even know what to do.

When Leng Xiu came back, she couldn't help hugging him and pouring out, "I tried to comfort him, saying I'd postpone the Mate Bond with Ji Xuan, and if that still didn't work, I'd simply not form the Mate Bond… but it was useless; he just wants to be alone."

"A Xiu, what do you think he's thinking?"

At least she needs to know what he's unhappy about; he doesn't want Ji Xuan to enter, and she wouldn't just ignore his wishes and force a Mate Bond with Ji Xuan.

Yun Li would certainly think that A Xiao is also unhappy; what about her other two Beast Husbands?

No matter how great Ji Xuan is, she values the three of them and the several cubs at home even more.

"Don't rush; we all understand your point."

Leng Xiu looked up, kissed the corner of the female's lips, and soothingly said, "He's just momentarily unsettled; I'll talk to him."

"As for your Mate Bond with Ji Xuan, neither Mu Qing nor I have any objections. Whenever you and Ji Xuan are ready, just give us a heads‑up."

"So I'll handle it with A Xiao."

Yun Li lowered her head, nudged his face, "Really? Actually, if you have any issues, you must tell me early."

"Otherwise, if too much time passes and I start refusing Ji Xuan, the rumor will sound bad."

According to Yun Li's thinking, that means having no interest in them, no intention to form a Mate Bond, so don't keep pretending not to understand.

Otherwise, if it drags on and Ji Xuan sees through it, everyone's faces will look bad.

Leng Xiu patted the female's head, "Really, no problem. A Xiao probably just isn't used to another Beast Husband joining the family, but he trusts Ji Xuan; this situation will improve in a few days."

From Leng Xiu's perspective, Leng Xiao's unease was purely triggered by A Li suddenly mentioning the Mate Bond with Ji Xuan, and not wanting A Li to see his petty side, he just retreated to digest it alone as a Beast Husband.

She couldn't see how A Xiao favored Ji Xuan; Yun Li thought to herself that whenever Ji Xuan was at home, he would intentionally or unintentionally insert himself into her conversations with Ji Xuan, turning a duo into a trio.

"So you talk it over with him; my Mate Bond with Ji Xuan isn't urgent."

Originally, a Mate Bond isn't something a single Beast Husband can decide alone; Ji Xuan is at least the Young Master of the Silver Eagle Tribe, and whichever female he forms a Mate Bond with must be reported to the clan chief and Priest.

Thus, the Mate Bond matter remains solely Yun Li's personal consideration for now.