Chapter 231: He Trusts Her

"Yes, yes?!"

Luosai also didn't know why Moluo and Yun Li were looking at him with such strange eyes—had he said something wrong?

A simple young male still didn't even realize he had once been regarded by another male as a potential rival for a mate.

He just saw that Yun Li and the others had returned, and immediately wore a goofy grin on his face.

Moluo, seeing his completely oblivious demeanor, sighed inwardly, having to worry about his own subordinate for once.

"Sorry for causing you trouble. But could you, for the sake of my face, take him in for a while?"

"I will definitely give you a reward that satisfies everyone for tomorrow's deal."

Yun Li waved at him, "If you just want to learn arithmetic, it's fine even if you don't follow me; I'll take him to the cliff."

Luosai asked, "You mean that 'Jack‑of‑all‑trades' Cliff Elder from your Tribe?"

Yun Li, unable to laugh or cry, said, "No, he does know a lot, but it's not exactly as you say 'knows everything.' When he was young he unintentionally roamed outside for decades; now any beastfolk in the Tribe who wants to learn reading and writing goes to him.

"As for arithmetic, I've taught Cliff, and he knows it too, so I'll take you over and let him teach you, uncle."

Luosai looked at Moluo, who pondered for a moment and said to Yun Li, "Actually I still think it's better to let him stay by your side, since, as you said, he doesn't know Cliff."

"If you're afraid that she staying by your side will see your Tribe's private affairs, then never mind."

Hearing that, Luosai's face instantly showed an anxious expression, "Chief, we can't just give up. I just want to follow Yun Li Adult to learn some skills, so that later I can help the Chief."

But Yun Li, hearing this, only found it odd, "If you want to learn a skill, can't you just go to your own Chief?"

Luosai rubbed his nose, looking a bit embarrassed at Moluo, "It's just that the Chief often praises you in front of me, so I was thinking…"

Yun Li Adult must have qualities that even the Chief lacks, and if he could observe her up close, perhaps he could become the one the Chief praises.

"Ahem."

Moluo didn't know why he felt a bit flustered upon hearing that, especially when he saw Yun Li's curious expression; his usually unhurried demeanor was now a little rattled.

So he let out two heavy coughs, cutting off Luosai's words, then raised his hand as if to hide his embarrassment, paused, and finally said to Yun Li:

"I only mentioned in front of him that many of your ideas differ from other beastfolk, but I didn't expect he wouldn't remember the other words; he remembered these clearly."

After speaking, Moluo also glared at Luosai; Luosai, stunned by the stare, immediately lowered his head.

Seeing this, Leng Xiu's eyes, which Moluo had subconsciously ignored, darkened slightly; this time, however, he wasn't as emotionally exposed as before, and instead spoke calmly:

"Since he wants to follow, then let him. But when A Li is busy, he should stay by our side."

Now not only did Yun Li's face show a surprised expression, but even Moluo and Luosai looked at Leng Xiu with puzzled faces.

Yun Li gently tugged at Leng Xiu, questioning with her eyes how he was now going to help Luosai again?

Leng Xiu didn't reveal the ideas in his mind to her; instead, he lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "It's no trouble to have someone on either side; judging by his look, he won't stop unless he follows you."

"Then perhaps, for the sake of Moluo the Tribe chief's face, we could temporarily take him in for a while; after all, they'll leave in a few days."

That last sentence is the main point, I guess.

Moluo and his group have indeed stayed in the Silver Eagle Tribe for quite a while—almost two months now, and half of this rainy season has already passed.

If they linger any longer, they'll probably be unable to leave the Heiyan Shanmai before the cold season.

Moluo at this moment also sensed the hidden hostility in Leng Xiu's words, but he didn't pay much attention.

Because, as Leng Xiu said, he'll be leaving in a few days, so there's no need to spar with him over such trivial matters.

"Luosai, what do you think?"

Moluo gave the choice to Luosai; if it were someone else, he would naturally be uneasy about Luosai staying with another.

After all, he is a beastfolk who knows much of his own background; if he were careless and someone coaxed him into revealing his true identity, he would likely face serious trouble.

But regarding Yun Li, after these days of interaction, Moluo also knows what kind of female she is.

She isn't the type of beastfolk who acts without discretion, so even if Luosai accidentally says something he shouldn't, he knows she would just pretend not to have heard it, rather than use those words to harm friends.

At least they're friends now, aren't they?

Moluo thought of this and felt a light sense of ease and pleasure.

But that relaxed feeling turned into a headache when he saw Leng Xiu's predatory gaze toward him.

He truly has no intention of competing with him for a female, but if he does, is it really that abnormal for a female to have another Beast Husband?

Moluo at this moment hadn't even realized he was overthinking.

On the other side, Luosai, hearing the Chief ask that, replied without hesitation, "If the Chief thinks it's fine, then it's fine for me."

Moluo shook his head helplessly, feeling disappointed with Luosai's performance these days, though he showed nothing on his face.

He said to Yun Li and Leng Xiu, "Then it's up to you both."

Yun Li smiled and agreed, and the next second she turned to Luosai, "Since that's the case, could you deliver the items I just bought to my home?"

Luosai hadn't expected Yun Li to command him so quickly, but he clearly had no intention of backing out.

"No problem, just leave these to me."

Saying that, he stepped forward, grabbed the large bundle of items that Leng Xiu was holding, and immediately assumed a stance as if to follow them.

Yun Li looked at him, while Luosai calmly said, "I don't know where Yun Li Adult and your Beast Husbands live, so I can only follow Yun Li Adult."

"Just ask a Beast from a Patrol Team; even though he's still a single male, you should know that when someone's female walks with her Beast Husband, other males are not welcome to get close."

Leng Xiu didn't want his private time with his own female to be disturbed, so he gave him a clear direction, and by reminding Luosai, he also warned another Beastfolk—not to fantasize about stealing his corner.

Luosai understood Leng Xiu's final remark, but he was still a bit slow to react; he looked at Moluo and the Beast who was still standing by the stall watching, and asked:

"Do I look like I like Yun Li Adult?"

"Otherwise, why would they misunderstand me like this?"

Moluo glared at him, "What do you think?"

"Think about it—male beastfolk with a female aren't all the same; they're all wary of other males stealing their females."

The Beast who hadn't bought anything but lingered to watch the spectacle also laughed, "Who can blame you for still being a single male? Yun Li looks good and is insightful in this Tribe; her Beast Husband will naturally be very defensive toward single males like you."