Chapter 841 - 829: Protection
Su Muyao said, "This condition definitely won’t work."
Aside from her Beast Husband, Su Muyao naturally didn’t want to accept anyone else.
Moreover, she must be with Xiao Jihan.
"Are there any other conditions, like if we pay more Crystal Cores, or if we are valuable to Black Rock City?"
Just seeing those three Fierce Beasts, Su Muyao knew how dangerous the Fierce Beasts here were.
And they couldn’t keep going without using fire to cook.
They couldn’t be on edge even while resting in the cave at night.
If the space could still be used, that would be good.
The food and Magic Artifacts in the space were enough to get them through the Snow Season well.
But right now, the space couldn’t be used at all, the system had no sign of activity, and they didn’t know if it was dormant or what.
Su Muyao didn’t even understand what needed to be done to restore the Divine Domain after its collapse.
Nor did she know why the rules here suppressed their abilities so much.
Without understanding anything, they could only explore bit by bit.
Luckily, she saw Xiao Jihan and Da Bao upon arrival, or she wouldn’t know what to do.
Xiao Jihan couldn’t bear to see Su Muyao suffer any grievances.
Living in the cave, the wife surely wouldn’t adapt.
He couldn’t bear her freezing, couldn’t bear her resting poorly.
He said softly, "I’ll hunt more wild beasts and Fierce Beasts."
"The Crystal Cores of this time’s Fierce Beasts are yellow; we can’t use them."
"But if we can hunt green Crystal Cores, they are Wood Element Crystal Cores, which can improve your Wood Element Ability."
But green Crystal Cores are very rare and precious here.
Because green Crystal Cores can help Beastmen heal various injuries.
To cultivate and improve strength, Xiao Jihan needs blue Ice Element Beast Crystals.
Su Muyao’s eyes lit up, "So my Wood Element Ability can be improved?"
If so, her Wood Element Ability could be used for both combat and healing injuries.
The safety of their group would be even more assured.
Xiao Jihan looked at her with gentle eyes and a smile, "Yes, it can be improved."
He will strive to hunt more wild beasts and Fierce Beasts.
What color the Beast Crystals are within the wild beasts and Fierce Beasts is unknown.
Only after hunting and extracting Beast Crystals can the color be known.
"That’s great, once I become stronger, I’ll have the strength to fight."
So Xiao Jihan wouldn’t have to work so hard.
Seeing the bright expression on his wife’s face, Xiao Jihan also felt happier.
As long as she is happy, he would do anything.
Because the Snow Season is about to arrive, time waits for no one, so they packed up and prepared to go hunting.
Xiao Jihan didn’t feel at ease leaving Su Muyao and Da Bao alone in the cave.
Su Muyao also didn’t feel at ease Xiao Jihan hunting alone, afraid he might get injured.
So, naturally, they would stay together.
Xiao Jihan put the Beast Skin cloak on Su Muyao to prevent her from catching cold when going out.
Though it hasn’t officially entered the Snow Season now, the wind is already biting.
Xiao Jihan carefully tied the straps for Su Muyao and placed the hood of the cloak over her head.
His actions were so gentle as if handling a treasure.
Su Muyao felt warm as soon as she put on the cloak, "Did you make this cloak?"
The Beast Skin is very comfortable and warm, yet lightweight.
She liked it very much.
Xiao Jihan replied gently, "Yes."
He made it himself while she was sleeping in the morning.
Earlier, he hunted with an injured body and managed to acquire some good pelts, though he was so heavily injured that sewing was slow.
After being treated by his wife and recovering, the speed of sewing with superpowers was fast.
"Jihan, thank you, I really like it."
"I’m glad you like it, I’ll make more for you."
Previously, Hua Linye was the best at sewing at home, and most of the mending tasks were done by him.
But Xiao Jihan, when he was young at home, also learned these skills so that when he became an adult, he could take care of the wife.
Naturally, he had learned sewing.
Now he is grateful he learned these skills back then, so he can make Beast Skin clothes and cloaks for his wife now.
The environment here is so primitive, everything needs to be made by hand.
Su Muyao looked at Da Bao, "Does Da Bao need a cloak?"
Da Bao said seriously, "Mom, I’m not cold, my fur is thick, and I have the Fire Element Ability, only hot, not cold."
"I’ll just transform into my original form and follow Dad and Mom out."
He doesn’t need to wear more; wearing more would make him hot.
Saying this, Da Bao transformed into the Nine-tailed Fire Fox, with the nine tails behind him swaying gently like beautiful flames.
Seeing Da Bao in his original form, Su Muyao’s Heart String trembled uncontrollably.
Her heart ached slightly.
Because she couldn’t help but think of Hua Linye.
"Mom, if you’re cold, just hold Da Bao, Da Bao is warm."
Su Muyao thought Da Bao was really cute.
When he transformed into human form, he looked about the size of a four or five-year-old, but in his original form, he was very small.
So cute, making her want to pet his fur.
Who could refuse such a beautifully cute furry creature?
Xiao Jihan transformed into his wolf form and crouched down to make it easier for Su Muyao and Da Bao to get on.
Su Muyao held Da Bao and sat atop, and Xiao Jihan rose, carrying them into the forest.
Xiao Jihan released his Ice Ability to sense the presence of wild beasts and even Fierce Beasts nearby.
He had to seize the time to hunt.
While Xiao Jihan hunted wild beasts and Fierce Beasts, he placed Su Muyao and Da Bao on a safe spot in the trees.
In the cold regions of the Extreme North, most Bird Beastmen had already migrated south, so being in the trees was relatively safe.
While Xiao Jihan hunted, Su Muyao and Da Bao watched from the trees.
If they encountered some small beastmen, Xiao Jihan would take Da Bao to hunt together.
Male Beastmen have to learn to hunt, learn to survive and protect themselves from a young age.
The Beast World environment here is harsher; many Beastmen do not care much for beast cubs after they are born, and some are weak and expelled from the tribe to fend for themselves.
Many beast cubs can only survive alone in the wild.
Cold-blooded animals are even more so.
Without Hua Linye around, Xiao Jihan took responsibility in caring for Da Bao, teaching him.
Da Bao is really talented, even without using Fire Element Ability, his speed is extremely fast when hunting small beastmen.
In one day’s time, they hunted a lot of wild beasts and Fierce Beasts and obtained quite a few Crystal Cores.
Xiao Jihan handed them all to Su Muyao for safekeeping.
Su Muyao stored them in a Beast Skin Bag.
"Let’s process some of this wild beast meat and prepare some food."
Without food, the journey would definitely be tough.
Understanding Su Muyao’s concerns, Xiao Jihan said, "Don’t worry, make a fire, if nearby wild beasts and Fierce Beasts are attracted, we can hunt them all."
Now that Xiao Jihan has regained his strength, hunting is an easy task for him.
Moreover, there aren’t any Level 5 wild beasts or Fierce Beasts nearby, making it relatively safe.
"Alright, I’ll roast the meat, once it’s done we can store it, it won’t have the bloody smell of raw meat."
On the road, they naturally wouldn’t want to encounter more wild beasts and Fierce Beasts, so they could focus on traveling.
"Also, here’s two blue Beast Crystals, absorbing them can improve your strength."
After obtaining over ten Beast Crystals, only two were blue Ice Element Beast Crystals, allowing Xiao Jihan to absorb and improve his strength.
Here, Spiritual Energy is sparse, and improving strength through cultivation is too slow.
"Alright."
Xiao Jihan also understood that becoming stronger meant he could better protect his wife and Da Bao.
While they were roasting meat, Xiao Jihan heard something, a sharp cold light flashed in his eyes.
"Stay here and don’t move."
Saying this, Xiao Jihan disappeared like the wind, then landed not far away.
He saw a few injured and disheveled Black Wolf Beastmen running over.
Of course, Xiao Jihan couldn’t let them disturb Su Muyao.
When these people saw Xiao Jihan, they were frightened for a moment, then as if seeing hope, "Xiao... Lord Xiao, you’re alive?"
A female excitedly looked at Su Muyao, "Lord Xiao, please help us."