Clumsy Beast, Keep Your Paws Off - Chapter 181

181: Chapter 181: Hu Yan is Jealous of Xuan Long 181: Chapter 181: Hu Yan is Jealous of Xuan Long Exhausted from the torrent of emotion and the lack of sleep, Lin Muyu’s body went completely limp in his arms.

She had finally fallen asleep.

Wang Mo slowly adjusted their position.

He sat down carefully on the ground, leaning his back against a thick tree trunk.

He pulled her fully onto his lap, positioning her head comfortably against his chest.

Her small, relaxed body felt feather-light against his own powerful frame.

He looked down at her peaceful, sleeping face, committing every detail to memory.

He wanted to cherish this time.

This quiet, stolen moment where she was utterly vulnerable and intimately close to him.

He knew this fragile peace would not last.

When she woke up, she would be back to the reserved, cold female.

The wall would go up again.

She was terrified that if she mated with another man and he died too, she would completely lose herself in the bottomless, terrifying abyss of grief.

She was afraid of loving and losing again.

Wang Mo held her tight, his hand resting protectively on her back.

He vowed silently to himself that he would never leave her side again.

He would protect her, even if she never loved him back.

He would wait.

He closed his eyes, inhaling the scent of her hair, and allowed himself this brief, bittersweet moment of false hope.

Su Qinglan was still sitting with the other females when the sun climbed higher and higher.

If they stayed any longer, all their delicate skin would definitely burn.

Just then, heavy footsteps echoed from behind.

Hu Yan finally returned.

The moment the females saw him, they burst into teasing smiles.

“‹”Warrior Hu Yan!

You are going to have two cubs!” Da Ya called out with a wide grin.

“Su Qinglan’s female just felt the cubs kicking her!” “‹Hu Yan froze mid-stride.

His golden eyes widened.

He looked from the other females to Su Qinglan.

Her face was flushed with happiness, and she was smiling brightly.

“‹He moved quickly to her side.

“‹”Two cubs?” he whispered, his voice full of disbelief and profound joy.

“‹Su Qinglan nodded, her eyes shining.

“Yes, yes, two.” Another waved her hand dramatically.

“Quick, quick, let him touch the belly!

Maybe the Cubs will kick again!” Su Qinglan covered her face, feeling her cheeks heat up.

Why must these females be like this?

But at that exact moment, the cubs inside her gave a strong kick.

thump …

Her eyes widened.

“Again!

They kicked again!” Hu Yan froze.

His whole giant body stiffened like a stone.

“You…

you…

the cubs… kicked?” His voice cracked a little.

This mighty warrior looked like a stupid big puppy suddenly.

Su Qinglan nodded.

The next second, Hu Yan looked like he was about to cry, laugh, and collapse all at the same time.

“Why… why wasn’t I here?

It’s the first time they kicked!

I should’ve… I should’ve been…

argh!” He scratched his head so hard it looked like he was going to peel his own fur off.

Even the females laughed loudly.

“Go, go!

Take your female back!

Don’t burn her!” someone said while pushing his arm.

Hu Yan didn’t need to be told twice.

He immediately scooped Su Qinglan up like a treasure someone might steal from him.

“I’m carrying you.

The sun is too strong.” “Hu Yan, I can walk.” “No.

What if the cubs kick and you fall?

Impossible.

Not allowed.” He practically ran back to the cave.

Inside, he sat down with her on his lap and stared at her belly like it was the most mysterious treasure in the world.

“Kick,” he whispered.

The cave was silent.

He leaned closer.

“Cubs… kick for father.” Still nothing.

He poked lightly.

“Little ones?

It’s me, Hu Yan, your father.

Kick?” Su Qinglan teased him.

“They’re probably tired.

Unlike you, they don’t want to work the whole day.” Hu Yan gasped.

“Qinglan, I worked very hard today!” She patted his cheek.

“Yes, yes, the hardest worker.

Now stop staring before you scare them.” Hu Yan sighed dramatically, like the whole world was unfair to him.

But then he suddenly stood up.

“You didn’t take your bath this morning,” he stated, his eyes full of concern.

“I will bring more water.

You like to bathe every day.

You should feel fresh.” Before she could say anything, he sprinted out like someone had lit a fire under him.

He is really too energetic, she thought.

Life in the tribe had become a frenzy of activity.

Xuan Long had left early this morning for the Fat Bull tribe exchange.

And after their home was completed and received high praise from the tribe leader and the elder, the entire tribe was now busy building sturdy tree houses for everyone.

“‹The rainy season was only five solar days away.

Every beastman was working with all their might.

“‹The task of guiding the construction fell to Han Jue and Rong Ye.

They supervised the work tirelessly, even staying up late into the night.

“‹Xuan Long was not spared either.

Su Qinglan had made a habit of praising the other beastmen for their hard work every night.

Xuan Long, driven by a quiet jealousy and a desire for his female’s approval, was also pushing himself hard.

“‹Every evening, the beastmen came back to the cave exhausted, covered in dirt and sweat, only to immediately fall asleep beside their soft, fragrant female.

“‹Hu Yan’s work that morning had been vital.

Su Qinglan had told them that during the rainy season, they could not drink the dirty, flooded river water, or they would all fall sick.

The beastmen were tough and did not easily fall sick, but the females were different.

“‹So, Hu Yan had been busy building large, stone vats and carefully lining them to store clean water.

“‹Now, he finally had a moment of free time.

His heart was overflowing with gratitude and joy.

He was going to be a father to two cubs.

“‹He knew Su Qinglan had worked so hard to ensure the tribe’s survival.

She always pushed them away, saying nothing would happen to her in the tribe.

But still, at least one of her mates would always stay in the general area to protect her.

They were short on manpower, but protecting their female was the highest priority.

“‹Hu Yan looked at Su Qinglan, his expression tender.

He knew his cubs might even be born during the torrent of the rainy season.

He had to prepare everything.

He would not allow his cubs or his female to be uncomfortable for even one second.

“‹He was determined to pamper her until the day the rain began.

He soon returned…arms full of water like an overexcited buffalo.

Hu Yan finally managed to fill the wooden tub without spilling everything on the way.

He stood proudly as if he had hunted a giant beast.

“Qinglan, water is ready,” he said with loving eyes.

Su Qinglan smiled.

“Good.

Now turn around.” Hu Yan froze.

“…Turn… around?” “Yes.

Unless you want to see me bathe?” she asked calmly.

Hu Yan almost choked on air.

“No!

I mean, why do I have to turn…

I…I will turn!

I will definitely turn!” He immediately changes his words from one glare of hers.

He spun around so fast his hair slapped his own face.

His huge back faced her stiffly, shoulders locked tight.

Su Qinglan stepped into the tub, water rippling softly.

Hu Yan tried to stay calm.

He really did.

But the sound of water moving… the faint splash… her soft breath as she relaxed… His ears instantly turned bright red.

He stared at the wall in front of him like it was the most important wall in the world.

But inside, his heart was beating like a drum.

Thump.

Thump.

Thump.

His thoughts were a mess.

They had all been so busy lately…too busy.

Every night, as soon as they reached the cave, they fell asleep like dead beasts.

There was no time for anything… no time for what Su Qinglan had promised him before.

And then worst of all…

the snake.

Xuan Long.

That slippery creature had too many opportunities.

Always sneaking close.

Always wrapping around her.

Always using his smooth body and those sly green eyes to get intimate moments when the others were gone.

Hu Yan gritted his teeth silently.

That snake… had been more intimate with her than him.

Not fair.

Completely not fair.

He was her first beast husband.

He cannot fall behind that snake.

Now, he was finally alone with her.

Without any obstacles.

Just thinking about the possibility…

Just imagining that maybe today she would…

Just remembering her promise…

His ears burned even more.