Chapter 27

Looking at the female whose ears secretly turned red from embarrassment at what her younger brother said, Leng Xiu's eyes flashed a dark gleam.

He walked over, as if he hadn't heard anything, his tone as usual: 'Are you done? We should go back.'

Not yet, brother, we're heading back now?

Leng Xiao's gaze swept quickly across his older brother's face; having grown up together since childhood, how could he not know that the calmer this person's expression, the greater the turmoil inside?

Just now seeing him getting close to A Li, although he said nothing, he must be burning with jealousy inside.

Hmph! Let him not be in a hurry!

Not going back? You're here talking about who's bigger or smaller?

One sentence from Leng Xiu startled Yun Li so much she couldn't help but give him another look.

Despite that stern, cold face, saying such things shows he and Leng Xiao are indeed true brothers.

Leng Xiao's mouth twitched slightly; he had wanted to say more, provoking his brother to stop pretending nothing was wrong, but he forgot his brother had a facial wound, and the pain made him involuntarily hiss.

Hiss

Damn, it really hurts!

Leng Xiu only now seemed to notice his face swelling, but he didn't ask anything; instead, his face showed a hint of disdain as he said, 'Really ugly!'

If you were like me, you'd be no better looking.

Leng Xiao let out a dissatisfied hum.

Do you think I'm you?

After mocking the impatient younger brother, Leng Xiu glanced at the silent Yun Li beside them, his voice barely softening as he said:

Has he bullied you? A Xiao is hot-tempered; if anything makes you uncomfortable, feel free to hit him. If he dares to resist, tell me and Mu Qing, and we two will take care of him.

Leng Xiao felt he was already anxious enough, but he didn't expect his older brother to be even more anxious; saying that, he didn't realize they were already considered males in Yun Li's family.

And he and Mu Qing were supposed to take care of him; their strengths are similar, so it's not that easy for him to beat him.

Mu Qing isn't even the clan chief yet; he's just idly joining Leng Xiu in wrongdoing, wanting to team up to beat him?

But what surprised him even more was that Yun Li fell silent for a moment, then actually agreed with his brother's words.

I know. But just now he already slapped himself a dozen times and promised there wouldn't be a next time, so let it go this time.

Leng Xiao wondered if he had misheard; otherwise why would A Li plead for him? Oh no, it should be how could she appear to have accepted his brother's words.

A Li, have you suddenly been bewitched by my brother?

Leng Xiu glanced at his still-out-of-it foolish younger brother, his disdain growing: 'Fine, let it go this time as you say.'

Could it be that his younger brother still thinks they two came to teach Yun Li, and Yun Li has no idea that Mu Qing's tacit approval is giving them a chance to be together?

If it weren't for knowing Leng Xiao is more extroverted, better at stirring Yun Li's emotions to relax her, he wouldn't have let them be alone for so long.

Fortunately, this outing still yielded some gains; as for Leng Xiao's facial injury, it's entirely self-inflicted.

Then let's head back.

Yun Li said with a beaming smile; she isn't indecisive—once she decides something, she acts on it immediately.

Previously she quickly accepted Mu Qing, and this time she accepted the two brothers to increase her own safety.

Once she has an idea, her attitude will follow.

Leng Xiu's gaze lingered on her fair skin, he nodded, 'Go ahead and beat him; my hunted game is not far away.'

Processing the game took some time; otherwise they'd have arrived earlier, and perhaps they could have seen why Leng Xiao provoked Yun Li.

After thinking about what Leng Xiao has learned lately, Leng Xiu's eyes flashed with relief.

Returning to the Tribe, Yun Li didn't see the Tribe's Hunting Squad return.

She asked Leng Xiu, 'Are you going to look for the chief later?'

They sensed something was off; they definitely needed to inform the chief as soon as possible.

Leng Xiu gave a soft 'en,' 'Yes, we need to go now; the game can be taken by a beastman for Leng Xiao later, you don't need to help.'

One beastman can carry the game to the water source for simple processing; Leng Xiao can certainly do that too.

Leng Xiao silently took the game from Leng Xiu's hands, saying, 'Go find the chief; I'll take A Li home.'

Remember to put the fierce beast's meat on a rack for A Li, and wait until Mu Qing returns before leaving.

Leng Xiu instructed his younger brother.

Leng Xiao patiently said, 'Alright, I know, we're leaving.'

After speaking, he looked at Yun Li with gentle eyes, 'A Li, let's go.'

Yun Li nodded, then thinking of something, she said to Leng Xiu, 'After you see the chief, come straight over to eat together. From now on, we'll all eat at home.'

This statement is even more exciting than Mu Qing's tacit permission for them to approach Yun Li, because it means she is willing to form a Mate Bond with them.

Hearing this, Leng Xiao was so excited he almost dropped his game, he hugged Yun Li and gave her a fierce kiss, 'A Li, does this mean you agree to form a Mate Bond with us?'

What else?

Yun Li countered, 'Hasn't Mu Qing already given his permission for you to enter?'

But Mu Qing is Mu Qing; gaining the clan chief's approval is one thing, gaining Yun Li's nod is another.

Pack up your game; this is what A Li will eat.

Hearing Yun Li's words, Leng Xiu also felt excited, but he kept his composure, quickly restraining the overexcited Leng Xiao; this time he gave more instructions.

When you go back, first prepare something for A Li to eat. I've told the chief about the outside matters and will return; then we'll bring some beast hides and Crystal Cores over first.

There's only one stone house at home, clearly not enough for them to live in.

But what does it matter? Now that A Li has nodded, Mu Qing can't stop them from entering, so they can even sleep in beast form beside the bed; the stone house issue can be discussed when Mu Qing returns to decide when to build one.

Leng Xiao knew that once he was allowed in, he didn't need his brother's instructions; he already had the idea to move immediately.

Remember to also tell the chief about us and Yun Li, so he won't come find us saying things A Li shouldn't hear.

Leng Xiu still needs her to instruct him.

The two spoke rapidly, finishing their reminders to each other, and then they began to act separately.

Yun Li watched Leng Xiu hurrying away and asked, "Do you have a lot of stuff? If you move over tonight, then your things left at home won't be taken by others."

Since the Leng Family brothers are going to be her companions, their things naturally belong to her as well, so she naturally worries whether their things will be taken by other beastmen.

Leng Xiao chuckled and said to his female, "A Li, don't worry—our stuff is all yours; whoever dares to steal your stuff, we'll chop them."