Chapter 630: Beast Tribe World: Raising a Wife 04

This is the crystal of the spirit deer in the forest; it can bless safety, and the elders of the tribe say that if it is given as a gift when forming a bond, it can also bring lifelong happiness to the recipient.

Jin Chen placed it before Bai Mo, hoping he would accept it.

A very precious gift.

Bai Mo's eyes glimmered, like the morning star.

He accepted it carefully, and gradually a tearful feeling welled up, perhaps from the other's words 'lifelong happiness'.

Sincere, and especially moving.

"Thank you, I really like it."

He rubbed the crystal's surface with his fingertip, feeling its smooth texture, and Bai Mo gathered courage to make a request.

"If possible, could you help me put it on?"

Although he had tried his best to steady his emotions, Jin Chen could still hear the tremor in his voice.

"Okay."

Jin Chen untied the rope, drew near Bai Mo, lowered his head, went around his fair neck, retied it at the back, and made a neat knot.

As if following the master's will, the beast ears curled and drooped behind the head, trembling slightly.

Bai Mo lowered his brows and eyes, waiting, and could even hear his own heartbeat growing faster.

He was still very nervous.

"Don't be nervous, don't be afraid."

Jin Chen's gaze lingered on the beast ears for half a second, then he took his hand again, his fingertip slightly itchy as he rubbed the tiger's mouth.

"From now on, I will never let you be sad again."

"Also, you look very good; white is uniquely beautiful."

Bai Mo listened to the comforting words by his ear, his hanging heart slowly relaxed, he gave a soft hum and nodded.

He felt somewhat moved, but still shy, and even the courage he had just had to look into Jin Chen's eyes had diminished.

"This is a gift for you."

It is a very beautiful beast-skin garment, carefully cut and sewn.

"This is the beast skin left by my Amu; it is very precious, and wearing it can shield one's beast aura."

"When going out to hunt, it will be safer."

Bai Mo did not say that to make this beast-skin garment, he had spent a lot of time and almost had it taken by other male beasts of the tribe.

While sewing it, he actually did not have high hopes for the upcoming life; he merely thought that if Jin Chen liked it, his days could be a bit better.

But upon meeting today, Bai Mo suddenly realized that Jin Chen was actually such a... good male beast.

"I really like it; this gift is very, very good."

Jin Chen truly likes it very much.

I don't know how much more comfortable this beast skin is compared to the one he's wearing!

He looked down at Bai Mo with a tentative yet hopeful gaze, his tone unconsciously softened, as if afraid he had startled the elf-like sub-beast before him.

"May I, may I hug you?"

This represents the pre-bond gift; both parties are satisfied, and they can formally marry.

Bai Mo's eye sockets warmed slightly, he nodded, and the next second he was enfolded in a warm, solid embrace, very reliable.

"Thank you for choosing me."

Bai Mo said it very softly.

He thought that after Amu's death, his innately ominous self would not be accepted by the whole tribe, and would ultimately die miserably in the forest.

"No need to thank; this is a mutual choice, isn't it."

Jin Chen chuckled lightly, tentatively touching the top of the person in his arms' head, soft and smooth; his finger inadvertently brushed the beast ear, causing Bai Mo's body to stiffen slightly and his face to flush even more.

"Brother Jin! Sister-in-law! The bonding ceremony is about to start! The priest and my father Amu are waiting over there!"

Dong En pushed open the wooden board, cautiously poking out a lion's head, and even tried to cover his eyes, as if afraid to see something he shouldn't.

"Little brat."

Jin Chen laughed and scolded, then took Bai Mo's hand and walked inside.

Passing through two openings, they actually arrived at an open space.

This is where the Lion Tribe usually holds various ceremonies.

Each tribe selects a priest who also communicates with the beast god's will to bless the tribe.

The Lion Tribe's priest differs from Bai Mo's Amu; she is not skilled at communicating with the beast god's will, but excels at blessing the young adults who go out to hunt, and knows more about various matters.

She leans more toward the role of a wise one.

Bai Mo followed Jin Chen and stood inside the ceremony; having been exposed to these rites since childhood, he is already quite familiar with them.

But he still observed the priest for a long time.

Her facial markings are similar to Amu's, but the colors differ, and her gaze is even more different.

Amu's gaze is like the stars above the forest at night, embracing all things, bright and gentle.

This priest's gaze is sharp, as if able to perceive everything.

Perhaps because Bai Mo had been looking for a while, the priest, already holding a branch and ready for the ceremony, glanced over at him.

That sharp gaze seemed able to pierce Bai Mo's heart.

Noticing the priest observing the silver marking on Bai Mo's brow, Jin Chen's brow twitched slightly, and he cleverly stepped forward half a step, just enough to block Bai Mo's figure.

Although he does not now know what that silver marking is, it is still better not to be discovered before clarifying whether the priest is friend or foe.

Even if he is from the same tribe, one should still be cautious.

"What about A Zhou? Why hasn't he come yet?"

An elder asked.

All the elders of the Lion Tribe participated in the ceremony, which also symbolized witnessing the continuation of blessings for descendants.

But today there should have been four pairs: Jin Chen and the strangely appearing Bai Mo, Tuoluote and Hua Wan, Du Feng and Yu Wu.

By rights, there should also be A Zhou and his future female beast partner.

"I can't come, I can't come!"

A Sub-Beast named Amu ran in, panting, and replied, "That female beast didn't like the gift A Zhou gave her and ran off!"

"This..."

The tribal chief sighed, "Then let's begin; it's normal for either side to have second thoughts before the bonding."

Everyone also didn't notice this little incident.

During the bonding ceremony, they all needed to stand before the giant stone representing the tribe, face the tribal chief, perform the great kowtow ritual, and together be doused with stream water sprinkled by the priest using willow branches.

Then they ate the bitter fruit and sweet flower together.

It symbolized sharing weal and woe, hand in hand through wind and rain.

Then they had to kowtow to their respective elders.

Throughout the process, Bai Mo could feel Jin Chen's slightly clumsy gentleness.

It was as if he had never done such a thing for a partner before, awkwardly trying, just to make him a bit more comfortable.

Bai Mo grew increasingly moved, the corners of his mouth no longer pressed tight, revealing a hint of relaxation and joy.

He thought, if it were Jin Chen, the future days were still worth looking forward to.

"The ceremony is complete! The bonding is over! Come claim your heart stones!"

The tribal chief shouted.

The heart stone is a special kind of stone found in the forest that cannot be smashed no matter how hard you hit it, but you can carve characters on it with a stick that has been burned by fire.

Writing the two names on it means they will never break.

Jin Chen took the heart stone in his hand and touched it affectionately.

"I'll hide it at home when I get back."

He muttered softly.

This is practically a marriage certificate!

"You brat, who are you worried will steal it?"

The tribal chief, hearing his words, gave him an annoyed punch on the shoulder.

Bai Mo couldn't help but chuckle lightly, also looking at Jin Chen, and happened to meet Jin Chen's gaze.

Jin Chen suddenly lowered his head and said seriously, "When you smile, you look good."