Chapter 188

Zhang Fan was awakened by pain in the middle of the night. Feeling his intestines moving and his abdomen spasming, he thought he might faint from the pain.

Now he, from the initial tension, excitement, and helplessness, has become calm. After all, this labor pain has lasted two or three days, and he has gradually mastered a simple way to ease his own pain: just try to ignore it!

At first, he thought it was because the babies were moving wildly in his belly, but Ba Ke Er mistakenly thought he was about to give birth. So he immediately took Zhang Fan to Wei Er's place, shouting all the way, 'She's going to give birth! She's going to give birth! Everyone, make way!'

Hearing this, everyone hastily shifted aside, afraid that moving too slowly would delay the moment.

However, when they arrived at Wei Er's place and he examined him, they realized it was indeed as Zhang Fan had guessed: the babies were moving too violently, and combined with Zhang Fan not having eaten, it caused severe pain.

So, when they returned home, as soon as Ba Ke Er set Zhang Fan down, he rushed into the kitchen nonstop to prepare Zhang Fan's favorite food.

The first time this situation occurred, everyone could understand it. But when it happened repeatedly and each time so suddenly, everyone gradually came to understand.

Ba Ke Er is actually an overly nervous new father, even though he and Zhang Fan have already adopted Le Le. Yet whenever Zhang Fan shows these sudden symptoms, Ba Ke Er still becomes especially agitated.

Those who understood this point gave Ba Ke Er even more understanding and tolerance when he suddenly appeared again with his cries, after all everyone had been through this. They could also understand his nervousness and agitation about the impending new life.

Those previous occurrences could be said to have been caused by all sorts of odd reasons, and Zhang Fan hadn't paid them much mind.

So, when the pain started suddenly tonight, Zhang Fan merely wondered if it would be the same as before; thus, at the outset, he chose to endure it.

But after enduring it for a while, Zhang Fan realized something was wrong! How come, as the pain persisted, there seemed to be something extra afterward? Moreover, his lower abdomen began to feel a heavy, bloated sensation.

This strange feeling was very like when he normally needs to defecate, yet it was completely different. In short, it was just a very odd sensation.

Precisely because of this strange sensation, Zhang Fan struggled to sit up from the bed, preparing to go to the toilet.

As he sat up and got dressed, he somehow woke Ba Ke Er, who had been sleeping beside him.

Ba Ke Er rubbed his eyes, which were bloodshot from several days of insufficient sleep, yawned widely, sat up, put his arms around Zhang Fan's shoulders, and gently asked, 'Fan Fan, what's wrong? Can't you sleep?'

As Ba Ke Er asked that, Zhang Fan turned his head, looked up into Ba Ke Er's eyes, and said sadly, 'Ba Ke Er, go back to sleep! I'm not unable to sleep; I just want to get up and use the toilet.'

Upon hearing Zhang Fan say that, Ba Ke Er's sleepiness vanished instantly. Blinking his eyes, he said with a hint of nervousness, 'What? Are you about to give birth? Goodness! I need to get ready quickly! Dear, wait a moment!'

Having said that, Ba Ke Er lowered his head, with a somewhat pitying expression, and lightly pressed a gentle kiss to Zhang Fan's forehead.

Seeing that Ba Ke Er indeed seemed overly nervous, Zhang Fan silently sighed in his heart.

However, just as Zhang Fan finished sighing, the thought of going to the toilet was instantly shattered by a sudden, intense pain.

Almost in that instant, Zhang Fan's face turned pale, and large beads of sweat began to well up on his forehead.

Fortunately, Ba Ke Er was gently holding his shoulders at that moment, preventing him from collapsing directly from the pain. Precisely because Ba Ke Er was holding him, he could clearly observe all of Zhang Fan's changes.

'Fan Fan! Fan Fan! What's wrong? Don't scare me! Hold on! We're going to Uncle Wei Er's right away!' Having said that, Ba Ke Er didn't even have time to put on his shoes; he threw a thick coat over Zhang Fan and hoisted him sideways into his arms.

Even Le Le, who was fast asleep in the neighboring room, he had no time to attend to. As soon as he opened the main door of the house, Ba Ke Er impatiently spread his wings and flew straight from his own doorway toward Wei Er's home.

As he flew, Ba Ke Er also let out urgent roars. This was to inform the tribe that his household was about to welcome a new Beastmen warrior, and at the same time to let Wei Er know so he could prepare the birthing supplies as soon as possible.

Just as they flew near Di er jia's home, Zhang Fan saw a huge figure flying out from Am's house, with a petite figure sitting on its back.

Seeing this, Ba Ke Er immediately guessed without thinking that it was his father and Am.

Not long after, Ba Ke Er heard Am's voice, which confirmed his guess.

'Ba Ke Er, are you sure Fan Fan is really going to give birth this time? Don't let it be another false alarm like the previous few times!'

Hearing Lei Ya speak with a slightly mocking tone, uttering undisguised concern, Ba Ke Er's heart was torn apart.

'Well, I don't know either, but I see Fan Fan suffering so much, it must be real.'

Ba Ke Er lowered his head, looking with a tense, pained expression at Zhang Fan's pale, bloodless face—drawn from enduring the pain—showing a complex mix of hesitation and doubt as he spoke.

Hearing Zhang Fan's soft groan coming from his chest, Ba Ke Er's previously hesitant and doubtful expression instantly turned into unwavering resolve.

'Father, Am! I see Fan Fan really is about to give birth; let's go ahead first!'

Having said that, Ba Ke Er flapped his wings again and flew toward Wei Er's home.

Lei Ya, still hovering in place, turned her head to look at her mate and gently asked, 'Dear, should we follow them to see?'

Hearing Lei Ya's somewhat gloating tone, Di er's face, which had already darkened when he heard her mock Ba Ke Er, sank further, and he said unhappily:

'Hmph! You still have the nerve to talk about a son! Don't even think about it—how did you act when I was about to give birth?'

Saying that, Di er gave Lei Ya a big white-eye.

Seeing him still motionless in midair, he lost all patience, jabbed a finger hard into his forehead, and said:

'You idiot! Hurry up and catch up! Our grandson is about to be born, and you still have the mind to chat here?!'

Having said that, Di er turned his head, watching Ba Ke Er and Zhang Fan's departing figures, and secretly furrowed his brow.

When Lei Ya saw Di er furrow his brow, she thought, 'Oh no! Though my partner is usually gentle, when he gets angry his temper is nothing to scoff at!'

So Lei Ya dared not delay any further; she immediately spread her wings and flew toward the chief's home.

When Lei Ya and Di er arrived near the chief's home, they saw that a birthing room specially for females had its oil lamp lit.

As they drew closer, they could hear Zhang Fan's somewhat hoarse voice coming from the birthing room. Lei Ya had just landed when Di er rushed into the birthing room without hesitation to help Wei Er.

Only the three male Beastmen left standing outside the door were in disarray in the cold wind.

No one knew how long it had been, but Zhang Fan still hadn't managed to deliver the baby. After such a wait, Ba Ke Er grew even more agitated, and a bad feeling began to creep into his heart.

Watching Ba Ke Er pace anxiously at the doorway, Lei Ya silently prayed in her heart for Zhang Fan's safety and that of his child. But when she thought of father and child being safe, she suddenly realized someone was missing.

'Ba Ke Er! Ba Ke Er! You little brat! Where's Le Le? I said something was off—now I realize the adorable little Le Le isn't here!'

When Lei Ya realized Le Le wasn't there, she instantly flared up, strode forward, grabbed Ba Ke Er's arm, and demanded:

Originally tense from Zhang Fan's labor, his nerves relaxed the moment he saw his father glare at him, eyes wide, and sternly question him.

Ba Ke Er slapped his forehead, looking remorseful, and said, 'Ah? What do I do? Whenever Fan Fan is about to give birth, I forget Le Le at home!'

Saying that, Ba Ke Er lowered his head, his face showing only a complex mix of self-blame and anxiety. When he lifted his head again, his expression had shifted to one of firm resolve.

'Father, why don't you stay here and watch over things? I'll go fetch Le Le—I can't leave him alone at home.'

Having said that, Ba Ke Er turned and was about to leave, but what he didn't expect was that his father, who usually loved to laugh at his jokes, this time didn't mock him but instead grabbed his arm.

'Ba Ke Er, where are you going? Fan Fan in the birthing room needs you right now! Moreover, your unborn child also needs you. Le Le may be a young female, but no matter how you say it, she possesses extremely strong dragon vitality.'

'For a short while like this, there shouldn't be any problem. I'll go instead—you stay here and keep Fan Fan company until the baby is born safely.'

Hardly had those words finished when Lei Ya, without waiting for Ba Ke Er to refuse, spread her wings and flew toward Ba Ke Er's home.

Only Ba Ke Er, blowing cold wind in the frigid winter night, and Clan Chief Fei Ji, who remained in spectator mode, were left disheveled in the wind.

Not long after, Lei Ya returned, holding Le Le tightly wrapped in blankets.

Seeing this, Ba Ke Er hurried forward, taking the still-asleep Le Le from Lei Ya's hands. At that moment, Le Le, who had been sleeping peacefully, actually broke into a sweet smile in his sleep.

It was precisely Le Le's smile that dispelled much of Ba Ke Er's unease.

And the clan chief Fei Ji, who had been watching from the sidelines, hurried over, gesturing to Ba Ke Er to first take Le Le inside to sleep on the bed.

"Ba Ke Er, hurry! Take Le Le inside quickly—it's freezing outside, and such a small child shouldn't stay out long."

Saying this, Fei Ji directly grabbed Ba Ke Er's arm, dragged him into the main hall of his house, and then led him into a side room.

"Come, first put Le Le in the room where your uncle Fei Er used to stay! Since Le Le spent a night here last time, I and your uncle Wei Er have been reluctant to restore this place to its original state. I'm thinking, maybe someday it'll still be useful."

Having said that, Fei Ji smiled, took Le Le from Ba Ke Er's hands, and skillfully unwrapped the thick blankets around Le Le.

"See, I guessed right, didn't I? It's already useful now, and before long, Fei Er will give birth, and then this room will be lively."

Ba Ke Er listened to Fei Ji's mutter‑like words, nodded slightly, and said, "Uncle Fei Ji, you've always been so far‑sighted!"

Saying this, Ba Ke Er also gave a modest smile.