Chapter 16: Mo Xiao's Estrus Period

Because the patients seen earlier spread word of mouth, the villagers' view of Su Mo has also improved.

Now everyone has a slight headache and fever, goes straight to Su Mo for treatment, and crucially she doesn't even charge a consultation fee.

So after Su Mo wakes from a nap, eight or nine people have gathered again in the courtyard.

Leading them is the old woman who, yesterday evening, was holding her grandson.

She hands Su Mo a wild chicken: "Thank you for yesterday; my grandson's fever broke late last night! If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have known what to do! We don't have much at home, so please don't refuse!"

"Auntie, that's not allowed!"

"Allowed! Allowed! You didn't even charge a fee yesterday! This is nothing! Keep it, I'll take it back."

After saying that, she drops the item and leaves.

Su Mo initially wants to follow, but seeing the people waiting in the courtyard, she decides not to.

After treating a few people, it is already evening.

Su Mo then realizes that her several Beastmen fiancés haven't shown up for a while.

Could they have changed their minds and left? That would be great!

She has accumulated 540 mall points; now if she drops those Beastmen fiancés, her days will be nothing short of carefree!

Thinking of a bright, dazzling future makes Su Mo feel joyful.

After resting a while, she checks the wild chicken; it's a hen that can lay eggs.

She decides not to turn it into Kung Pao Chicken yet, letting it live a bit longer.

Su Mo goes to fetch some branches and vines, preparing to build a chicken coop.

Halfway through, a rustling of footsteps comes from outside.

Fei Yan, Mo Xiao, and Yue Ying return from outside.

It seems they went hunting and brought back some wild vegetables and game.

There are rabbits, small birds, and some sweet potatoes, mushrooms, wood ear, and other tubers.

Su Mo frowns, thinking "【These Wen Shen haven't left?! Could they really be won over by my cooking? That won't do; otherwise… should I slip some laxative into their dishes tonight?】"

Yue Ying puts down his things and walks over, knowingly asking, "Wife Master, what are you thinking about, so absorbed?"

"Ah~ I'm worrying about tonight's dinner, and you all came back with stuff…"

Fei Yan: "Wife Master, you must be exhausted these past two days; why don't we prepare dinner?"

Yue Ying squints: "That's right; if Wife Master gets so tired that her eyes go hazy and she puts the wrong thing in the pot, that would be bad~"

"…"

"【I just thought that, and they saw through it so quickly? Could the Dead Fox really have the Peeping Heart Technique? Then I can't keep them! How can I get rid of them as soon as possible?】"

"【Right! That villager just said the Tribe Chief is coming tonight; after dinner there will be a bonfire party. I can use this chance to see if the Tribe Chief can dissolve the marriage! Maybe I can also look for other suitable Beast Husband candidates! How clever I am~】"

"…"

The three exchange a glance without showing emotion.

Fei Yan opens, "Wife Master, Mo Xiao's medicine should be changed, right?"

Su Mo regains composure and glances at Mo Xiao standing behind.

"【Strange, why does this snake's complexion look odd? The fox's expression is off too~ They aren't scheming against me, are they?】"

"Much obliged."

Mo Xiao says something and heads straight into the house.

Su Mo, having regained focus, follows inside.

Mo Xiao removes his shirt, revealing a lean torso with distinct lines.

Su Mo gives a casual glance, then can't help but praise "【Yesterday I didn't look closely, the Stinky Snake's muscles are much smoother than a few days ago; could he have secretly done a Workout? That's right, a qualified Beast Husband must constantly maintain a perfect figure~】"

Mo Xiao is stunned, instinctively sits up straight.

"'Workout'? Could it refer to his morning sword practice?"

If he's not injured, he basically trains every day.

Actually he's in a vulnerable period recently, so his physique may look a bit weak; after this period passes, it'll be better than now.

However, Mo Xiao can't explain this to Su Mo.

Su Mo removes the gauze wrapped around him in circles, then gently touches his wound.

"It's fine, no more bleeding. But the wound is deep, so recovery will still take some time."

Her soft fingertip gently grazes the wound area; Mo Xiao doesn't feel pain, only a slight itch.

Su Mo focuses on treating his wound; as she turns, stray hair brushes Mo Xiao's chest and cheek.

He suddenly freezes, feeling her light, pleasant fragrance filling his nostrils.

This makes Mo Xiao inexplicably a bit flustered.

Previously, when Su Mo got close, he felt disgust; now… he can't help but feel joy, even a faint anticipation.

What's going on? She's still the same female, why does it feel completely different?

Could it be because he's nearing his Estrus Period, making him unable to resist such contact with a female?

Mo Xiao thinks uncertainly.

After Su Mo applies the medicine for him, she rewraps it.

She instructs, "Recently, avoid any intense exercise, lest the wound reopens. Also, if the Estrus Period is approaching, it's best to find a way to avoid it."

"Because the wound is deep, shedding now wouldn't be good for you. Your Snake Clan should have Inhibitors, right? You can prepare some in advance."

Su Mo knows that male Beastmen don't find a female partner in a single year, so each tribe researches Inhibitors; this way, Beastmen without a female master can get relief.

Generally these work well, and higher‑ranked Beastmen can suppress their emotions without Inhibitors.

Su Mo thinks that controlling the Estrus Period for Mo Xiao, this snake, shouldn't be a problem.

Mo Xiao nodded: "Got it."

Su Mo finished speaking, carried the soiled gauze she had changed and went out; Mo Xiao lowered his head and glanced at the faint black scales appearing on his chest.

Actually, the last time in Xiao Shulin, when Su Mo gave him that medicine, he was already in his Estrus Period.

It was supposed to erupt, but then Su Mo gave him a Pill, and with his own strength he successfully suppressed it.

However, for the past two days, for some reason… it seems there are again some signs wanting to surface.

When Su Mo went out, Yue Ying had already fixed the chicken coop for her.

Fei Yan is also preparing lunch.

The two Dragon Cubs had been out playing all day, and now they came over to help.

Su Mo looked at their dirty appearance, wrung a towel, and cheerfully walked over to wipe them clean.

Nan Nan asked eagerly, "Sister Mo, what are we eating tonight~"

"Hmm, potato cakes~ braised rabbit~ stir‑fried wild greens with shredded meat~ meatball soup~ mushroom stew~"

Just hearing the dish names made the two Dragon Cubs drool.

Su Mo looked at their cute faces and squinted, "After we finish eating, I'll take you to a fun place!"

"Alright, alright!"

The Dragon Cubs happily hopped in place.

Su Mo was already planning in her mind how to tell the Tribe Chief tonight about dissolving the marriage.

Yue Ying walked over, exchanged a glance with Mo Xiao and Fei Yan, each with different thoughts.