Chapter 639: Beast World: Raising a Wife 13

"Then tell me, where exactly is Bai Mo's curse effective?" Yu Wu was annoyed just hearing it.

"He's my friend, I can't say."

Hua Wan shook her head.

Bai Mo's mouth twitched.

How can you not understand human speech?

He sighed, turned, and put the unwashed animal hide into the stream to rinse, not wanting to deal with it anymore.

"Really sick."

Yu Wu frowned and chased him away, "Don't you have anything to do all day? Why do you keep crowding in front of us? So annoying."

Hua Wan found it boring, so she didn't stay any longer, and before leaving she gave Jin Chen a hesitant, almost-speaking look.

Too bad Jin Chen's attention was all on his wife, afraid he'd sprain his foot and fall too, so he didn't notice Hua Wan's furtive glances at all.

Instead, the sharp-eyed Yu Wu noticed something, his mouth opening wide enough to fit an egg.

No way, Hua Wan likes Jin Chen! So why did he agree to form a contract with Tuoluote?

His gaze swept over the few people, and he decided to go back and share this gossip with Du Feng.

"I'm leaving too! You guys wash slowly!"

Yu Wu hurriedly left, not wanting to disturb the two.

Jin Chen hadn't seen anyone at home earlier, but it was 0731 who said Bai Mo was washing clothes here, so he rushed over.

"Mo Mo, the biannual collective hunt is coming up."

Bai Mo's rubbing motion paused; he calculated and indeed it was.

Only two days left.

The collective hunt is an activity where all the able-bodied males of the tribe go together into the forest to hunt; the food they bring back is usually given to families without adult males or to elderly households.

This way they at least have food to eat during the harsh winter.

Usually, to catch more food, they choose to go deeper into the forest rather than just staying on the outskirts, which means they need at least ten days to half a month to return.

The deeper they go, the greater the risk; they're easily spotted by giant beasts, so losing their lives is possible.

Bai Mo's father died in the collective hunt, protecting the tribesmen by being eaten alive by a giant beast.

He has always feared this.

But Bai Mo also knows that the tribe's able-bodied males cannot avoid going, and as the First Warrior, Jin Chen must go even more.

"Protect yourself; your safety is the most important."

Bai Mo put down the clothes, tightened his grip on Jin Chen's hand, and only emphasized this sentence.

"The forest is full of dangers…… I'll prepare food and herbs for you on the road; you don't need to worry about me, I'll also take care of myself."

Clearly he was advising Jin Chen not to worry, but the one with red eyes was Bai Mo.

"I know."

Jin Chen also knows about Bai Mo's father, which is why he worries even more.

"I won't get hurt; I'll bring back lots and lots of food. When winter comes, we'll just stay home every day, cozying up—how nice."

Bai Mo slightly lifted his head to keep tears from falling, his beast tail already wrapped around Jin Chen's leg, "Don't be busy these two days; just stay home and keep me company."

"Sure, of course."

Just after forming the contract, he has to be apart from his wife for half a month, and Jin Chen is reluctant too.

He planned to polish the jade stone A Zhou had given him that day, imbue it with spiritual energy, and let Bai Mo wear it close to his body; although the tribe is safe, it's still wise to prepare ahead.

Just after they returned home, Jin Chen went to dig up the jade hidden beneath the wildflower vines.

Then he fell into deep silence.

Originally a big pile of jade, only a few scattered pieces remained, with tooth marks on them.

A mouse couldn't gnaw this thing.

"【You say I should throw you out to feed the ghosts, or lock you in the little dark room for three months, which is better?】"

"【How do you know it was me who ate it!】 0731 tried to clear his name."

"【I never said it was eaten.】"

"【……You tricked me! No honor!】"

When 0731 saw that the sneaky snack-eating while Jin Chen was asleep was exposed, he hurriedly spat out the lustrous auspicious aura he had absorbed from eating the jade spirit stone, turning it into a white mass swirling in Jin Chen's palm.

"【I was wrong! I won't accept punishment!】"

Jin Chen helplessly for a moment, but ultimately didn't hold it against him.

Pixiu likes to eat jade and jewels, understandable.

But punishment is still necessary.

"【Congratulations, you'll have no food to eat for the next month.】"

After saying that, he blocked 0731's noisy cries, and tried to transfer the auspicious aura to Bai Mo.

Unbelievably, it was all absorbed by the pattern on his forehead, silver light flickering briefly before returning to normal.

But Jin Chen precisely captured this scene.

He was somewhat surprised, and thought about it.

0731's true form is a Pixiu; the auspicious aura it can regurgitate should indeed benefit the human body, but it should strengthen the meridians after entering the limbs and bones.

Rather than being absorbed this way.

This pattern really is strange, but it probably has nothing to do with the curse.

"Mo Mo, did you feel any discomfort just now?"

"Huh?"

Bai Mo, who was bowing his head preparing things for him, lifted his head doubtfully, felt something, shook his head, and said, "No, brother, why are you suddenly asking like that?"

"It's fine, the stream water is icy cold; I'm afraid your hands will freeze and feel uncomfortable."

Jin Chen walked over, casually touched his ears, and when he stroked the pattern he probed with Spiritual Power to test it, but it was again completely absorbed.

Not knowing what effect the absorbed Spiritual Power would have on Bai Mo's body, Jin Chen ultimately dared not try again, so he could only stop for now.

"I'm not cold anymore."

Bai Mo blinked, took Jin Chen's hand off his head, and felt that he was acting a little strange today.

"Brother, do you have something on your mind?"

"I just saw Mo Mo's brow pattern flash for a moment."

Jin Chen told him the truth, and his fingertip stroked the brow several more times.

"Huh? It flashed again?"

Bai Mo rubbed his hand, his tone doubtful, and proactively explained: "It also flashed when I was little; Amu told me that, but we don't know what's going on."

He leaned into Jin Chen's embrace, pressed his cheek and gave a kiss: "It's fine, maybe just an accident."

Although he said that, Jin Chen clearly saw the unease in his eyes.

The unknown is the most frightening.

Maybe it's fine now, but if it's something bad, it will be a time bomb for the future.

"I'll think of a way, Mo Mo, don't be afraid."

Jin Chen kissed the drooping beast ears, comforting the person in his arms.

Bai Mo didn't speak, just rubbed his neck and shoulders lightly; compared to this insignificant pattern, he was now more nervous about the upcoming hunting day.

Love is constant worry; just thinking of Jin Chen facing the dangers of the hunting forest made his heart sink to the bottom of the valley.

"Brother, bring more herbs this time; I will work hard to prepare them."

He softly urged Jin Chen, clinging to his neck and acting coquettish.

Although they had only been bonded for less than half a month, Bai Mo deeply felt he could no longer do without this tall, handsome male before him.

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Jin Chen naturally agreed repeatedly.

These past two days, aside from his daily chores of feeding the free-range chickens and watering the crops, he has almost constantly been by Bai Mo's side, never leaving him.