Translated by Eve
Edited by Kara
Bai looked at Sui Yuan, who was crouching and incessantly growling at him in provocation. Baiâs expression was helpless and indulgent. Although he didnât really understand animals, fortunately, he had watched several episodes of "Animal World" before and knew that when animals fought for the position of chief or when fighting for a mate, even if they didnât kill their opponent, they would fight with everything they have. In this case, getting injured was inevitable.
Although Bai really wished that he could do what his future partner wanted so as to make him happy, he absolutely could not do so. Even if the odds were low, if he happened to injure Sui Yuan, what would he do then? Bai didnât want to go through that.
He looked at the eager Sui Yuan apologetically. Bai walked over, stood before the other, got down on one knee, and grabbed the otherâs paw, holding it up.
Sui Yuan stared blankly as the protagonist shou made his move. He wobbled for a bit before steadying himself. On three legs, he watched as the protagonist shou kissed his paw.
Sui Yuanï¼"...................................."
ââW-wait a second. Why was this scene a little odd?
5237 silently turned its head away: "Mn...itâs indeed a bit odd. Itâs like... heâs proposing to you?
Sui Yuanï¼".........Hehe."
"I wonât fight with you over the position of pack leader. If you want to be the chief, I will withdraw from the running and assist you wholeheartedly. How about it?" Bai spoke softly. He sighed with some feeling of regret as he looked at Sui Yuanâs dull yet baffled eyes.
Thinking that Sui Yuan likely didnât understand what he was saying, Bai imitated the beastsâ actions. He submissively lowered his body and head, making "wuwu" sounds, thereby repeating the posture that the other beasts had done for him.
At this time, Sui Yuan finally came out of shock. He angrily pulled his paw out of Baiâs hand and then rudely smacked it against the otherâs face.
ââHe had already come up with no less than ten different ways to surreptitiously injure his own eye! However, the protagonist shou wasnât even willing to fake this scene with him! Just where did the natural order of things go?!
Sui Yuan fidgeted, impatiently circling around under Baiâs doting gaze. He tried all the beastsâ methods of provocation and actions that expressed a desire to fight, but who knew if it was because Bai didnât understand or if he deliberately ignored them, but he stayed half-knelt in a subservient manner. Aside from moving his head slightly while tracking Sui Yuanâs movements, he didnât show any indication of accepting the duel. Even when Sui Yuan pretended to pounce as if to tear at his throat, he did not waver in the least. He was a clear example of "Come hell or high water, I will stand firm!"
As time passed, the beasts, who had originally been nervous while watching this "duel for the position of chief," all felt blindedâwhat duel, this was clearly just a couple flirting! They felt betrayed! The beasts began to yawn and lazily turned their heads away. The crowd began to disperse. They went to eat, drink, or rest, enjoying the cool air. They completely threw their new chief and his partner to one side.
Seeing that the pack had tacitly acknowledged him as the new chief, Sui Yuan, who had no way to reverse this situation, finally stopped his meaningless provocation. His ears drooped down, dispirited, his entire being appearing gloomy. Realizing that Sui Yuan had no option but to accept this fact, Baiâs smile became increasingly radiant. He reached out to pull his bitter partner into his arms.
"I know that you want to rely on your own strength to gain the position of chief, but I have to apologize. I canât fight you," Kissing Sui Yuanâs soft ears, Bai caressed his fur, tone apologetic but still evidently pleased with himself, "Besides, I think that youâre also reluctant to fight me too, right? Just now, you had many opportunities to hurt me, but I wasnât hurt at all. I think that we are of one mind."
Sui Yuanï¼"...................................."
ââHehe, protagonist shou, youâre simply overthinking matters!
Sui Yuan didnât want to look at the protagonist shouâs expression of "believing his love was reciprocated." He glared at Bai and then struggled out of the otherâs hold. He then turned his head away resentfully. Meanwhile, Bai, who had just been disliked by his future partner, raised the corner of his lips into a smile. His gaze that he used to look at Sui Yuan grew even more deep. He just knew that his partner could understand him. Look, he just rolled his eyes and got angry at him. Simply too cute!
The protagonist shou was all excited on his own. Meanwhile, Sui Yuan was worried about what he should do next. He had already replaced the protagonist shou as the pack leader, and he also wasnât injured. His strength was not in the least diminished either. What could he do to die a logical death during this upcoming winter, ne?
Sui Yuan was wretched with anxiety while fretting over how he should go about dying. However, at the same time, he could not neglect his duty as the pack leader. Therefore, he led the pack to glory, just as Bai had in the original plot
Although Bai did not become the chief, he still gave it his all to further develop the pack. Or rather, for the sake of stabilizing Sui Yuanâs position as Chief and allowing him to have free time, he was even more hardworking than in the original plot. Fortunately, the simple and candid beasts did not understand how "a ruler will feel threatened if a ministerâs accomplishments are too great" or what "making a ruler a figurehead" meant. Sui Yuan also had no fears regarding Baiâs high status amongst the pack. Sui Yuan, who didnât even want to be the Chief, was naturally happy to be a freeloader and hand everything over to Bai to deal with. Meanwhile, he was just in charge of leading the pack to action after the other made decisions.
Towards Sui Yuanâs "unconditional trust," Bai was naturally moved, and he believed that this was "proof" of Sui Yuanâs "feelings for him." Like this, although the chief was different from the original, the pack still expanded as they had in the plot. They expanded their territory, nibbling away at the territories of smaller animals.
They would inevitably come into conflict with other groups of animals in their expansion of territory. Sui Yuan, who wanted to "follow in the footsteps of the former chief" and get "unfortunately" injured while saving his kin, fought on the front lines with high spirits every time, breaking through the enemy lines with a lot of energy.
Unfortunately, as their experience increased, the younger generations tempered themselves, becoming sharp and cunning. In addition, the combination of Baiâs brilliant commanding and Sui Yuanâs gallantry unexpectedly resulted in the pack never facing any great crises. Sui Yuanâs plans often failed. Furthermore, Bai was always protecting him from behind with his bow and arrows. Although he was injured often, he never suffered any life-threatening injuries. Under Baiâs wholehearted care, not even a single scar was left. On the contrary, their reputation resounded across the prairies. Whoever came across the pack would subconsciously give way. They absolutely did not dare cross swords with them.
"You little...youâre really giving your all, ah..." After another bout, Bai knelt on one knee by Sui Yuanâs side, dealing with his wounds while complaining to him, feeling both distressed and proud of him, "Youâre the chief. You have to protect yourself. If something happens to you, what will the pack do, ne?"
Sui silently glanced at Bai, his azure eyes conveying, well, donât we still have you?
Bai laughed in spite of himself, flicking Sui Yuanâs forehead, as if he was criticizing a child, "If something really happened to you, I wonât have any mind to manage the pack. Donât push this onto me!"
Having interacted with Sui Yuan for so long, Bai felt like he and the other had already reached a state in which they needed no words to communicate. Although he didnât know if this was just his wishful thinking, Bai still felt very satisfied with these circumstances.
Sui Yuan puffed air out of his nose and turned his head away, ignoring the other. As such, Bai just messed with the fur on Sui Yuanâs head and then stood up. He was reluctant to leave. However, after dealing with Sui Yuanâs injuries, he still needed to treat the other beasts.
Sui Yuan cast a dissatisfied glance at Baiâs back and then shook his head, trying to tidy up his fur. It was just a pity that he was injured, so he didnât dare to make too big a movement as that might cause his wound to reopen. He had no choice but to lower his head, conflicted, and try to fix it by rubbing it on the floor.
While fighting with his own fur, Sui Yuan opened up Zhao Xiheâs message and read up on the otherâs situation.
Although Sui Yuanâs plot was a horrible mess, things were progressing quite well on Zhao Xiheâs end. He had already confirmed Mo Ziyouâs identity. However, he had also been discovered by the other. So, now, both parties were in a deadlock, neither with a way to capture the other. They could only wait for an opportunity.
What was expected was that this time, Mo Ziyou had not immediately escaped as he had the last two times. Like how Zhao Xihe had decided to get rid of him as soon as possible, Mo Ziyou also didnât want to let go of this chance. Both of them seemed to have decided that they would determine the winner here, fight to their last breath. Thus, Sui Yuan couldnât help but worry.
ââNo, he shouldnât imagine such things. Otherwise, if he were to plant a FLAG, that would be terrible!
While Sui Yuan was distressed, a black silhouette suddenly covered him. A slender and powerful hand caressed the messy fur on his forehead. That same hand helped him tidy up his fur with a careless kind of strength.
Sui Yuan raised his head and saw the protagonist gongâs sharp face looking down at him. He couldnât help but roll his eyes and avoid the otherâs hand.
It was just a pity that the protagonist gong was acting uncharacteristically today. He didnât tease him. Instead, the hand on his head pushed down with more force, and the other arm wrapped around Sui Yuanâs neck, trapping him under his body.
Sui Yuan had a bad premonition. The hairs all over his body stood up.
Disregarding the fact that his wounds had yet to close or the fact that he was exhausted from the huge battle just now, Sui Yuan let out a low, menacing growl. A faint scent of blood effused into the air. However, Lei didnât let go. Instead, this further piqued the desire and will to have his way that were reflected in his eyes.
At some unknown point in time, Lei had abandoned his human form and transformed back into his beast form. His sharp teeth bit into the flesh at Sui Yuanâs neck. Leiâs entire body was pressing down against Sui Yuanâs, and that scorching, hard organ was especially ostentatious in announcing its presence.
Sui Yuan wanted to fall apart! Although he had never done this kind of thing before with the beasts, he still understood what this meant. After all, he had seen a lot of male and female beasts do sexy things during the winter without any restraint, ne!
ââStop! Protagonist gong, let go of me! If you have something to say, use your words! QAQ
Probably because it was easy to reach oneâs full potential in moments of danger, Sui Yuanâs body twisted in an inconceivable manner, and then, he bit Leiâs foreleg. His sharp teeth mercilessly tore through the otherâs flesh, and fresh blood flowed into Sui Yuanâs mouth. This wasnât because Lei wasnât good enough to suppress Sui Yuan but rather because Sui Yuan was desperate.
Lei was in pain and subconsciously withdrew, letting go of Sui Yuan. At this time, Sui Yuan naturally threw Lei off of himself, unrestrained. He created a distance between himself and the other, staying a safe distance away. He then growled at the other angrily in warning.
Lei twisted in the air and then lithely landed on his feet. He licked at his injured forelimb. His jade eyes were fixed on Sui Yuan as if he was looking at a tantalizing piece of meat heâd been longing after for a long time. Although his actions were a bit hindered by his wound, Lei had no intention to back down. Instead, he began to circle around Sui Yuan slowly as if determining from where he should launch his attack so as to conserve the most energy and time.
Sui Yuan also turned his body, matching Leiâs movements. He was ready to fight back at any time. Meanwhile, he was inwardly shouting at 5237 about why this was happening. Clearly, they were getting along very normally before. Why had the protagonist gong suddenly gone crazy?! Could it be that their domain expansion was too great that it had infuriated the other, so he had come to make trouble for the pack leader?
...However, even if he had wanted to pick a fight, couldnât he have done it in a normal manner?! Sui Yuan had never heard of this kind of abnormal, outlandish method before!
5237 was silent for a while as if looking up data. Very soon, it replied to Sui Yuanâs question quietly, "Different animals have different mating seasons. For example, animals like you have winter estrus periods. Meanwhile, animals like the protagonist gong...are currently in their mating season...."
Sui Yuanï¼"...................................."
ââNothing will come out of an interspecies love! The mating seasons donât even line up, how can one happily go steady?! Protagonist gong, qwuickly wake up!
However, it was very clear that the protagonist gong would not wake up. Animals would lose themselves to their hormones during the mating season. They would only instinctively look for a target that they fancied and mate with them for the purposes of reproduction. The other isnât willing? Then, beat them up until theyâre willing! Whoeverâs fist is the hardest is the boss. Furthermore, even if you lost, at least you would have no regrets.
While Sui Yuan and Lei were on the verge of fighting over Sui Yuanâs chastity, Bai, who had heard Sui Yuanâs angry howl, finally rushed over.
When he saw the scene before him, Bai was stunned. However, if Lei and Sui Yuan had a conflict, even if he didnât really understand the situation, Bai would naturally be on Sui Yuanâs side. He held his weapon and stood in front of Sui Yuan, making his position clear as he faced Leiâs threat head on.
Seeing that Sui Yuanâs wound that he had just dealt with had reopened and was dripping blood, Bai felt distressed and unhappy. The gaze he used to look at Lei became even more unfriendly. Regardless of why the other and Sui Yuan had suddenly become hostile, it must have been Leiâs fault!
After seeing Bai adopt a protective stance, blocking Sui Yuan with his body, Leiâs expression became even more ruthless. He crouched down, muscles tense, adopting an offensive stance. Meanwhile, Bai also readied his weapon, showing no weakness.
In the next second, Lei pounced at Bai. Baiâs gaze suddenly froze when he saw that organ below the otherâs abdomen once again announcing its presence. Immediately after, Baiâs face greyed upon understanding what had happened.
The knuckles of Bai, who had originally been planning on holding back, clenched so tightly that they began to turn white. When rivals-in-love met, they would both become even more enraged. When someone met with the culprit who had nearly forced their partner, they would want to tear them from limb to limb in an instant.
ââAs for how he was a "fellow human" and "friend," under these conditions, they meant nothing. No man could bear this injustice, ah!
Watching with a dumbfounded expression as the protagonist gong and shou "pointed their swords at each other" and fought to their last breath, Sui Yuan silently turned his head away and raised a paw to cover his eyes.
ââHe had already lost all hope. He really didnât want to take even one more look. QAQ
Kara: Zhao Xihe, come back! Your loverâs "chastity" is at stake here!! LOLï¼ï¼ï¿£Ð´ï¿£ï¼But seriously, hope weâll see ZXH soon. Very interested in the other world right now, because Iâm like SY and canât even look at this love triangle mess anymore. (è¸Ð´ï¾*)