Chapter 653: Beast World: Raising a Wife 28

Today the light was good; sunlight streamed through the curtain outside the cave, clearly illuminating the fine layer of fur on Bai Mo's face.

He lifted his head and lightly rubbed his cheek against Jin Chen's, causing an inexplicable flutter in people's hearts.

"Brother, did you and the Chief have a falling out today?"

"No, the Chief knows our feelings, and Amu knows too."

Jin Chen didn't want him to bear a psychological burden over this; he lowered his head and lightly kissed the corner of his mouth.

"Momo, don't worry; once we figure it out, everything will be fine."

"Hmm..."

Bai Mo buried his head in Jin Chen's neck, thinking, even if this matter is later investigated and clarified.

He would never again regain the former enthusiasm and harmony with the tribe members.

Rather than striving to fit in, living well with Jin Chen is what matters most.

"Brother, kiss me."

Bai Mo wrapped his arms around Jin Chen's neck and softly whined.

He isn't brave at all, but with Jin Chen around, it seems not being brave doesn't matter much.

Hearing that, Jin Chen stroked Bai Mo's head, adjusted their posture so he could lie more comfortably in his arms, their lips touching.

The next day, Bai Mo went to find Hua Wan alone.

In Hua Wan's newly prepared cave, it is said that this cave is used for treatment and is not easily entered.

Yet facing Bai Mo's visit, Hua Wan unexpectedly showed an unusual welcome.

"Come in."

Hua Wan still awkwardly maintained the posture of a so-called heir, and before Bai Mo he no longer felt the former innate inferiority.

He believed he was now far superior to Bai Mo.

Bai Mo couldn't be bothered to care about his strange mindset.

His gaze swept over the seemingly ordinary cave; without Jin Chen by his side, he was always capable of standing on his own.

He smelled a strange fragrance; Bai Mo lowered his head, his eyes flickering, yet he realized he couldn't identify what the scent was.

"Sit, don't stand on ceremony with me."

Hua Wan gestured for him to sit opposite at the stone table, smiling: "Back when we were in the Leopard Tribe, you and I once had such a good time of friendship."

Bai Mo lightly tugged at the corner of his mouth, his voice cool: "I don't think you repeatedly guided everyone to frame me; that's not friendship."

He and Yu Wu are the true friends.

"This isn't my intention; it's just that you're simply too dazzling."

Hua Wan's gaze swept over Bai Mo's peerlessly beautiful face; the jealousy in his eyes has not faded.

"And I am merely an utterly ordinary Sub-Beast."

"I will always be unbalanced."

Bai Mo simply couldn't understand his thoughts.

"So I have to pay the price for your imbalance?"

Hua Wan didn't answer, just chuckled a few times: "You came to see me today; it's not just to argue, is it?"

He poured tea for Bai Mo, his tone hinting at anger.

"I really envy you; even if you go out as a strange Sub-Beast, you have a doting priest Amu, who is highly respected in the tribe, and no one dares to bully you."

Of course, his later intentional actions still made the Leopard Tribe people loathe Bai Mo to the extreme.

"After finally forming a bond, I thought we'd have good days from now on, but your partner is also such a handsome and brave First Warrior, and I've been overshadowed by you."

"How could I resign myself to this, Bai Mo?"

Bai Mo: "……"

He exhaled a mouthful of stale air, comforted himself not to get angry, and decided that when he returned home later he would gulp down a ladle of chrysanthemum tea to reduce his internal heat.

"You are simply unreasonable."

"I came to see you to look at your medical method."

Bai Mo and he locked eyes: "Aren't you claimed to be able to cure illness without herbs?"

"Of course I can."

Hua Wan showed no hesitation, instead smiling even more brightly; he pushed the wooden bowl toward Bai Mo: "First drink a cup of water, I'll go get something."

Bai Mo lifted the wooden bowl and sniffed; his nostrils twitched slightly.

During this time he had learned to distinguish various herbs, becoming very familiar with their smells; this water definitely has a problem.

He just didn't know what the purpose was……

Having glanced at Hua Wan's back as he fetched something, Bai Mo poured the water under the wooden stool, shifted his position to cover it, and then pretended to have drunk it all.

Hua Wan turned around and just saw Bai Mo set down the bowl, having drunk the whole cup of water; his eyes grew even more evidently amused.

"The thing you said can cure illness is this bamboo tube?"

Bai Mo eyed it dubiously, clearly not understanding; he also used his peripheral vision to watch Hua Wan's expression, to judge what symptoms he should have after drinking the water.

Thus, under Hua Wan's gaze, Bai Mo tentatively reached out to support his forehead, his gaze wandering.

"You…… there's something in this water?"

Hua Wan suddenly laughed out loud, overturning the wooden bowl onto the table: "Yeah, you can distinguish herb smells, right? How come you can't even smell the most ordinary Dizzy Fruit?"

Dizzy Fruit is commonly used to feed wild beasts before hunting to anesthetize them, causing them to fall into a coma.

Bai Mo suddenly fainted, collapsing face-down on the table with his eyes closed.

"Bai Mo, you're actually not impressive at all."

Hua Wan snorted with laughter and tapped the table.

"Luo Wen, come in and help me." The tone was deliberately softened.

At the cave entrance walked in a tall, burly male.

His appearance was clearly seen by the person in another corner.

Jin Chen silently raised his eyebrows, feeling stifled.

Luo Wen was the mate of the first female who died.

The mate had just died, and there was still a young offspring in convulsions at home, yet Luo Wen had the leisure to flirt with another Sub-Beast?

Or perhaps… his mate's death is inseparable from Luo Wen himself.

Thinking this, Jin Chen lowered his posture, moved closer to the cave entrance to observe, while also keeping an eye on the feigning-faint Bai Mo.

"How did you also make Bai Mo faint?"

Luo Wen apparently had no idea, his tone helpless as he approached Hua Wan, naturally embracing him and asking.

"He's going to get to the bottom of the dead person's affair; if I don't act, am I just waiting to be investigated?"

Hua Wan obviously knows how to win his favor, presenting a considerate and understanding demeanor.

"Luo Wen, help me, you know, my matter must absolutely not be leaked; I trust you the most."

"Okay, I will never refuse you."

Luo Wen also didn't know what love potion Hua Wan had given him, making him do whatever he was told; he only felt that this considerate Hua Wan was much lovier than his former fierce mate.

He got up to fetch something from the back of the cave, clearly familiar with the route.

Jin Chen was about to go in when he saw another male.

His eyes widened in surprise as he watched that person's back go in; it was indeed the mate of the second female who had died.

Then Bai Mo and Jin Chen heard Hua Wan say the exact same words again, without changing even the words he trusted most.

Bai Mo, listening up close: "……"

How exciting—can he sit up to watch?

Thus the second person also went to the other side to prepare.

Hua Wan stroked his lips; the tenderness in his eyes hadn't faded, but had gained a hint of malice.