Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Bai Qingqing was hesitant over whether she should come out to play host to Bluepool, but she couldnât bear to get out from under the blankets when it had just started to warm up.
But, thinking that after the leopard cubs returned, theyâd definitely stick to her crazily for quite a while, to prevent the bedding from being dirtied by them, Bai Qingqing finally crawled out from the nest.
Muir was standing at the back door of the main hall cleaning his feathers. When he saw the merman coming in, a hint of killing intent and wariness quickly flashed past in his eyes. Bluepool himself had just noticed it when he suppressed the feeling.
This mermanâs appearance was too perfect. Even though he was a male, he had to admit that Bluepool was good-looking. He was nothing when he first met this merman, so he wouldnât think much about it. But now that he had become Qingqingâs mate, he couldnât help but start to be wary against other males again.
This mustnât do. He mustnât act like this. It was a great fortune that he could stay by Qingqingâs side. He shouldnât be too greedy and cause Qingqingâs tolerance toward him to dissipate.
After taking a look at Bluepool, Muir turned his back to him and continued pecking at his feathers, cleaning out the destroyed parts.
Bluepool also looked at the eagle beastman on the other side of the main hall. He sharply sensed that this eagle beastmanâs relationship with Qingqing seemed to have changed. This doubt caused him to miss the killing intent that the eagle beastman had shown in a flash. He then threw a glance at Bai Qingqing.
It was a pity that her entire body was covered in clothing and he couldnât tell if there was any additional spousal mark.
The leopard cubs broke the air bubble by themselves and hopped around Bai Qingqing agitatedly, howling non-stop.
Bai Qingqing squatted down and rubbed their heads in turn. âGood children, do you miss Mommy?â
Howl! Howl!
The leopard cubs let out affirmative howls in unison. Even though Bai Qingqing wasnât of the same species, she could understand what they meant, and her smile beamed even brighter.
Parker also took back Anâan from Bluepoolâs hands, broke the bubble, and cradled her skillfully in his arms. He then threw an unfriendly glance toward Bluepool, his meaning very clear: Arenât you going to scram?
Bluepool was thick-skinned and pretended he didnât understand. He squatted opposite Bai Qingqing and said, âIâve helped you to take care of your children for a few days. Shouldnât you be thanking me?â
He openly asked to be repaid, but the way he did it wasnât repulsive. Bai Qingqing smiled at him and went straight to the point. âWhat do you want?â
To be your mate.
Bluepool quickly thought this in his heart. The reason he came to the land was to look for a mate. This was something that heâd never forget.
However, at the same time, he could sense the pressure coming from two higher-level beastmen. Bluepool opened his mouth, and the words that came out were: âTreat me to a big feast.â
âNo problem!â Bai Qingqing agreed readily and asked, âWhat do you want to eat? Mermen should like to eat fish the most, right? Should we have a fish feast?â
Bluepool thought of the varying delicacies that Bai Qingqingâs family always came up with and started to anticipate it. He nodded and said, âThatâs fine.â
Bai Qingqing immediately grabbed Parkerâs hand and said, âLetâs go and prepare the food. Bluepool, you can go to the river behind the kitchen to soak. It might take a long time.â
Bluepool agreed happily. âLeave Anâan to my care, then.â
Parker threw him a harsh glare but still handed Anâan to him.
What made him angrier was that he had always seen himself as the person Anâan liked the most other than herself, yet she didnât show any repulsion when she was handed over. She even stretched her short arms and waited for Bluepool to pick her up.
Bai Qingqing also threw Bluepool a surprised glance, raising her brows and saying, âAnâan quite likes you.â