Chapter 153: – Chang Yue

Chang Yue, who was suddenly thrust forward, could only feel a puzzled look on his face—what does this have to do with him?

Ahe's Beast Husband was also seeing Chang Yue for the first time; he looked at the unfamiliar male with puzzlement and asked, "Who is he?"

Could it be that he is the Beast Husband newly recruited by Yun Li Adult? Then what about the time he saw from afar the Silver Eagle Young Master walking and laughing with Yun Li Adult?

Could it be that Yun Li Adult is taking in both at once?

"Chang Yue"

"He is a Beastman of the Youbuluo Tribe."

Chang Yue had just introduced himself when Leng Xiao supplemented with another remark.

Ahe's Beast Husband's face showed surprise, but after a moment he calmly nodded, "Oh, so it's a Snake Beastmen."

It turned out to be a Snake Beastmen of the Youbuluo Tribe, but Yun Li Adult isn't afraid of Snake Beastmen, so after the male's surprise he introduced himself, "I'm Jiao, the male of Ahe's household."

Chang Yue gave a slight nod, showing he understood; when Leng Xiao called him earlier, he already knew his name.

Remembering their earlier talk, he said in a gentle tone, "If you need poison, you can come to me; I can teach you to brew some simple poison that can briefly render Beastmen immobile."

Upon hearing that, Jiao hesitated a moment and asked, "Can that poison be used on wild beasts?"

The lethal poison they know can help them kill wild beasts, but a beast killed by poison cannot be eaten—what a waste.

Chang Yue slightly furrowed his brow and said, "There is, indeed."

But dealing with it is rather troublesome.

"If there is, also prepare some for our A Li."

When Leng Xiao heard that, he also asked for some.

Chang Yue looked at him speechlessly, "What are you asking A Li for? Does your family lack that bit of meat?"

"It's not a matter of lacking meat, but a matter of pleasing the females,"

Leng Xiao said, and casually lifted his arm to drape over his shoulder, but Chang Yue instinctively frowned and shook it away.

He glanced at Chang Yue in surprise but didn't pay much attention; indeed some males dislike such familiar shoulder embraces, but Ji Xuan, unaccustomed, still showed some tolerance.

As for Chang Yue, he dodged, and even raised his hand to pat the spot where Leng Xiao had made contact.

Although halfway he recalled something and gave a casual pat before letting go, it was already too late; his impression score in Leng Xiao's mind fell by more than half.

Still quite delicate!

Leng Xiao, seeing his disdainful gesture, let out a silent snort.

Jiao also noted this; being fairly familiar with the Leng Family brothers, he could instantly see what was amiss in Chang Yue's behavior.

But he said nothing; after all, he had just figured out that Chang Yue was not the Beast Husband newly taken in by Yun Li Adult—Chang Yue was also brought by Leng Xiao—so he had no position to meddle in Leng Xiao's matters concerning this Snake Beastmen.

Chang Yue also keenly noticed the smile on Leng Xiao's face dimming, and after a brief pause asked:

"Do you want to coat A Li's arrow with poison when she hunts? To help her hunt?"

Leng Xiao placed his hands around his chest and gave a faint "Hmm."

Actually, it wasn't that; they generally poison the prey A Li intends to hunt, thereby boosting her chances of a successful hunt.

But the frequency must be limited; Leng Xiao and his group only do this once or twice when A Li comes back empty‑handed, so as not to leave her dejected for the whole night.

Seeing his attitude turn cold at once, Chang Yue's eyebrows barely twitched; he didn't feel he had done anything wrong, but he could only admit that he truly couldn't grasp the source of Leng Xiao's overly familiar conduct, and wondered whether it really wouldn't be irritating.

But such thoughts could only remain in his mind; Chang Yue still wore a warm, gentle smile, "Since A Li needs it, I can prepare more for you."

Leng Xiao nodded, his tone neither cold nor warm, "Thanks. When you have it ready, I'll go get it."

Chang Yue furrowed his brows, "No need. When it's ready, I'll take it to your home."

He already sensed something amiss, but considering he hadn't really done anything—just shook his hand away—could Leng Xiao truly become completely distant because of that?

Although his earlier demeanor wasn't particularly friendly, it was certainly not as aloof as now, as if he were a stranger Beastman.

"As you wish."

Leng Xiao said nonchalantly.

But Chang Yue, seeing him like that, felt a flare of anger; if Jiao weren't watching, he would have grabbed his collar and asked what his attitude meant, why he suddenly turned hostile—what had he done to offend him?

The previously pleasant atmosphere suddenly grew cold; Jiao, standing nearby, knew exactly what was happening but dared not speak, and Chang Yue wasn't the sort to submit to a rival Beastman.

Eventually, Leng Xiao shifted to ask Jiao about other matters, and the atmosphere among the three warmed again.

But on the way back, Yun Li still sensed something amiss between Leng Xiao and Chang Yue.

"A Xiao, did you just have a fight?"

Otherwise, when they arrived they could still exchange a few snide comments, but now they're ignoring each other.

Leng Xiao said in a flat tone, "No, what would I argue about with him?"

Chang Yue, with a slightly composed expression, "No argument, just a bit of a conflict."

Upon hearing that, Leng Xiao instantly let out an uncouth sneer, "Who's at odds with you?"

Chang Yue, his temper flaring, "Leng Xiao!"

"What, want to fight?"

Leng Xiao's expression hardened.

Seeing they were about to clash, Yun Li, looping her arm through Leng Xiao's, hurriedly urged, "Don't fight, don't fight; we're home. Later when I change into new clothes, would you like to watch?"

Leng Xiao's attention was instantly diverted, a broad smile flashing in his eyes, "Then I'll watch you change."

"Dream on!"

Yun Li let out a hum as she said.

She let him watch her change, unsure how long it would take to finish.

Seeing her like that, Leng Xiao leaned in, coaxing her, "Don't worry, A Li, I promise you, I'll just watch you do nothing. If you think your body isn't healed yet and I dare to do anything, you won't have to deal with me; my brother and Mu Qing will beat me up."

"A Li~ A Li~ just be gentle with me!"

"No way!"

Yun Li still refused, just watching without moving; even if Leng Xiao could manage it, he would inevitably cling to her all day afterward, and then everything she said at noon would be for naught.

But Leng Xiao is not the type to give up easily; as long as Yun Li doesn't relent, he'll keep pressing until she does.

As for the three strangers in the courtyard who saw his shameless scene, Leng Xiao didn't care at all; in the end Yun Li bowed her head—her Beast Husband is shameless, yet she still wants to keep face.

After pulling the person into the room, Yun Li immediately tried on the new clothes.

There were five sets of new clothes—two were dresses, and the other three were originally meant for Mu Qing and the others, each consisting of a short‑sleeve top and long trousers.

But Uncle Ge Li, unaware of the influence of her earlier instruction, made the short‑sleeve tops not round‑necked but with diagonal openings, and turned the long trousers into shorts; at least they all extended past the knee.