Chapter 4: with translation of chapter title

Mu Qing, where is your female? How come you don't see anyone?

The chief said the female you are to be mated with is that timid Yun Li; she really isn't afraid you're a Snake Beastman? She wouldn't be deliberately deceiving you, would she?

Leng Xiao also said she's ugly, with a strange smell. Your female couldn't really be as Leng Xiao said, ugly and......

Before he finished speaking, that foul-mouthed male was startled by Mu Qing suddenly raising his head and revealing his vertical pupils.

Have you said enough? If you have, then get lost!

Ah!

The stone slab Mu Qing had been polishing instantly shattered and sprayed, causing the females who had come to watch to keep stepping back, letting out a burst of frightened screams.

Mu Qing, what do you want to do?

The male who had earlier said Yun Li was timid, upon seeing this, immediately became wary.

He had also just badmouthed his female, and sarcastically called him a sucker; if Mu Qing really got angry and wanted to deal with them, all the males who came today combined wouldn't be a match for him alone.

Mu Qing's icy gaze fixed on the two males, he pointed at the door, 'Get lost, don't force me to beat you here.'

If A Li weren't still asleep, he would have struck them outright the moment they said A Li was deceiving him.

Mu Qing! You......

Being stared at by so many beastmen, just as they arrived they were about to be driven off; the two males' faces weren't looking good, and on top of that they couldn't beat Mu Qing.

Just as the atmosphere stalled, a voice heavy with morning grumpiness came from inside the house, 'So noisy, why are you all gathered at my door early in the morning shouting?'

It's barely dawn today, and yet so many beastmen have gathered here; don't they fear disturbing others at all?

Yun Li's freshly washed face was full of annoyance, yet the beastmen in the courtyard seeing her, especially the single males, each actually showed a suspicious flush on their faces.

The two males who had previously spoken ill of Yun Li stared at her without even blinking.

When Yun Li noticed and glared at them, they not only weren't embarrassed, but instead gave her a fawning smile.

You, you are...... Yun Li?

A female hesitantly voiced what all the beastmen were thinking.

Is this really the female from the gathering team who always keeps her head down, her hair always a mess, her physique scrawny, and thus surely ugly, Yun Li?

But looking at her, Yun Li is far better than they described.

It's true that her physique is scrawny, but with her hair done up, that small face, while not exactly fair, is certainly not ugly.

Especially those eyes; although they couldn't say exactly how they were attractive, just one cold glance from her and they unconsciously lost all attention to her.

Yes, I'm Yun Li. Who are you, coming to my house so early in the morning to do what?

As she spoke, Yun Li stepped forward and linked arms with Mu Qing, lowering her voice to ask, 'What are they doing at our house?'

They were probably sent by the chief.

Mu Qing glanced at her hand naturally linking his arm; his previously somewhat sullen expression immediately eased, and he apologetically ruffled Yun Li's head, 'Did I disturb you? If so, I'll have them leave now.'

Yun Li glanced at the few females who had come, and the sound of assent she was about to make was instantly swallowed.

There are still a few females; can you also let them leave together?

Hearing that, Mu Qing frowned slightly; females' words, he really couldn't just chase them off.

Seeing his dilemma, Yun Li patted his arm and said directly, 'I'll handle it.'

She looked at those few females, and one of them also smiled and looked over, 'You and Mu Qing are definitely mates, right? I'm He, the female of Mang; he sent me to see if you still need anything or any help.'

Mang is the chief, and He is the chief's female.

Mu Qing, worried Yun Li might not know, quietly told her He's identity in her ear.

Yun Li understood; it turned out to be the Tribal Chief's Wife.

So she came over to confirm whether she would regret mating with Mu Qing.

Having figured that out, she frowned slightly and said, 'Of course it's certain that I and Mu Qing are mates. As for what we need help with, A Qing, do we have anywhere we need their help?'

As for her, she only raises the requests; she leaves the execution to Mu Qing.

There's nothing we need them to help with.

Seeing those males' eyes glued to his female, Mu Qing without hesitation said, 'I can handle all the household affairs alone as a beastman.'

The few males hoping to show off quickly said, 'How could there be nothing to help with? You were just polishing the stone slab; if we help, we'll finish it fast.'

Yeah! When you first had the chief summon us to help, you weren't like this; how can you just flip your attitude like that?

He also chimed in from the side, 'If there's a place that needs help, you definitely must say it; Mu Qing, although you're a Qing Rank Beastman, you can't have the idea of monopolizing Yun Li, otherwise you'd be violating the tribe's rules.'

If Yun Li herself truly didn't want to seek a male, the tribe wouldn't say much; it would merely urge other males to try to undermine Mu Qing's position.

But if Mu Qing instills in Yun Li the idea that she can only have him as her Beast Husband, then the tribe must step in to manage it.

Otherwise, what if other males copy that? That wouldn't do.

Mu Qing fell silent; after a moment he said, '... I don't mean that.'

Then that's best.

He didn't care whether Mu Qing truly had that thought; regardless, he simply couldn't do it.

For this reason she turned and advised Yun Li, 'Yun Li, you shouldn't listen to Mu Qing about everything; he's your Beast Husband, and by rights you should be the one in charge of him.'

Yun Li glanced at the male beside her, nodded, 'I understand. But since my household has no need for others' help, He, do you have any other business?'

If not, you should head back first; after all, I and Mu Qing aren't mates yet.

In other words, could they still want to watch how she and Mu Qing become mates?

He and the few females behind him exchanged a glance, each seeing surprise in the other's eyes.

You wouldn't tell, but Yun Li is still quite satisfied with Mu Qing.

As for those males, they just shot envious, jealous glances at Mu Qing.

I don't know what means he used to lure Yun Li into caring so much about him.

I don't know why you're so anxious; it looks like we disturbed you.

He finished speaking, then called the females who had come together to hurry away, and also dragged away those males who wanted to flatter Yun Li.

Before, they never showed this much concern for Yun Li; now that Mu Qing has gained Yun Li's favor, do these males who can't beat Mu Qing still want to surpass Mu Qing and become Yun Li's First Beast Husband?