Chapter 237: Chapter 236: Still Has a Bit of Conscience

The Beast God hissed, “Little female, I think I might as well let you be the Beast God. Such big talk. Aren’t you afraid of biting your tongue? Even I wouldn’t dare make such a bold claim!”

Si Shuo smiled and said, “That is because you, Lord Beast God, are too inactive. You stick to your duties and are filled with compassion, always viewing things through the lens of the Beast World Continent’s entire history, paying no mind to the trivial matters of the present.”

The Beast God was surprised by her insight. It was true. So many things happened on the Beast World Continent every day; he couldn’t possibly focus only on Guangshou City.

Besides, in every era, a few villains were bound to appear and disrupt the peaceful lives of the Beastmen. At worst, it might lead to the extinction of a race or a tribe. But for the long-term development of the Beast World Continent, this was simply survival of the fittest. It was an ebb and flow, an inevitable part of the grand scheme. There was no need for him to interfere.

Who was to say his interference wouldn’t cause history to stray from its course?

“Since you understand, what is there for us to discuss?”

Si Shuo pursed her lips and chuckled. “But the Winged Dragon Clan’s way of doing things needs to be overturned. The Female Saint Conference affects the entire future of Guangshou City, and even the Central Continent Beastmen, for the next several decades, or even a century.

They went through so much trouble to get the chance to host the Female Saint Conference; there’s no way they won’t stir up trouble. Do you really want to take that gamble? This could very well be a critical turning point in history! I refuse to believe you bear no responsibility in this.

I also happen to think that Lord Beast God is benevolent and has always had a soft spot for me. If I can shoulder this difficult task, I will, so that you won’t be put in a difficult position. If anything goes wrong, you can just blame it all on me…”

The Beast God laughed in exasperation. ’Am I that irresponsible? Do I need a little female to take the fall for me?’ Seeing her speak so earnestly, with such a look of sincerity, the Beast God felt she had some conscience after all.

“It’s not that serious. Isn’t it just a matter of ensuring the cubs you bear don’t take after you as a mutated blue-eyed white cat? Your Beast Husbands have excellent talent. The cubs you bear for them will also be able to achieve great things.

For the sake of you all popularizing Beast Text, which will greatly advance the development of Beast World civilization, I will agree.

As for the Female Saint Conference, just do your best. If you can stop them, I will record a Merit for you. If you can’t, then you will just be an ant trying to shake a great tree, powerless to stop the march of history.”

Si Shuo nodded enthusiastically. “I knew it! Lord Beast God has great love in his heart and is especially concerned about the safety and happiness of the Female Saints. With you here, the Beast World Continent is sure to develop for the better. When your Merit is complete, it will be a blessing for all the Beastmen of the Beast World Continent…”

“Enough. I am not one of your Beast Husbands, to be swayed by your honeyed words. The Winged Dragon Clan has always been ruthless; it’s just that their time is not yet up. You all best not be careless.” Finding this little female interesting, the Beast God couldn’t resist giving her a warning.

Si Shuo nodded seriously. “You can rest assured, Lord Beast God. I cherish my life more than anything. I will only intervene on the condition that I can keep myself and my family safe. I absolutely will not let the Winged Dragon Clan focus their anger on us.”

’To be precise, I need to divert the anger aimed at me and make the Winged Dragon Clan too preoccupied to notice.’

Having received the Beast God’s guarantee, Si Shuo finally let out a long sigh of relief. She stroked her belly, which was just beginning to show, her lips curling into a smile. ’I can’t gamble on that thirty percent probability!’

’The original owner of this body already suffered enough. I don’t want my cubs to go through that again.’

When she pushed open the door, she was met with a courtyard full of males! Si Shuo couldn’t help but glance up at the sky. She hadn’t realized so much time had passed; her Beast Husbands were already home from work.

The late afternoon sun was still high in the sky, its heat still scorching. The air was dry and stuffy, but even living in a Beast City, the Beastmen continued their daily labors as always.

Seeing her Beast Husbands drenched in sweat, Si Shuo’s heart ached for them. “You must all be hungry, right? Let’s have hot pot tonight! I had Ji Liang pack some extra ice blocks in the storage space.” After the grand tournament, Ji Liang had rested for two days before setting out again with a group of traders. This time, they had headed in a different direction.

’Eating hot pot in a cool room during the height of summer is so comfortable. Besides, it’s a style of eating the males all seem to enjoy, and it gets them to eat more fruits and vegetables to get the nutrients they need.’

Hearing her suggestion, everyone found a task: simmering bone broth, picking and washing vegetables, preparing meat, noodles, and fruit platters…

Wei Ce was just about to get the bowls and chopsticks when he happened to glance at Si Shuo. Suddenly, his head snapped back, and he stared blankly at her stomach. ’I can feel my own bloodline!’

He strode forward and couldn’t help but drop to one knee. He gently touched Si Shuo’s belly and said in a daze, “Shuo, you really have my cub in your belly!”

Si Shuo smiled, her lips pursed. “That’s right. Brother Ce is going to be a Father.”

Wei Ce shot straight up, swept Si Shuo into his arms, and leaped onto the roof. Before, they had only suspected, but now he could truly feel the blood connection. The reality and wonder of it washed over him, immense and overwhelming.

“AWOOOO! I have a cub! Shuo is carrying my cub…” He was so excited he didn’t know what to do with himself, so he just started howling.

They lived just one street away from the Iron-eating Beast clan’s main residence. His excited howls traveled far, and at least half the clan members in their territory heard him.

One after another, they also leaped onto their roofs, happily roaring their congratulations to him.

Wei Jin was so delighted he vaulted over several walls to get into their courtyard. Seeing his foolish son recklessly holding Si Shuo on the roof, he yelled in exasperation, “Get down here! You didn’t scare Si Shuo, did you? You’re about to be a Father, how can you be so reckless?”

Wei Ce looked down at Si Shuo, who was smiling with pursed lips. He held her lovingly, his eyes rimmed with red. “Shuo, thank you. Now Father and I have another blood relative in this world.” ’The cubs of my Couple Brothers are, after all, different from my own flesh and blood.’

Si Shuo said with a smile, “From now on, Brother Ce has a new responsibility. We—your children and I—will need your protection.”

Wei Ce nodded vigorously and whispered to her, “Shuo, I will work hard on my Cultivation and strive to break through to Level 15 before the Female Saint Conference!”

He was born with great talent and had never really tried hard. Enjoying the resources provided by his clan, he lived a routine life and performed his duties, and his cultivation had easily reached Level 14.

Now that he was responsible for his mate and cub, for the first time, Wei Ce truly felt the desire to strive and work hard.

Si Shuo hummed in agreement. “Then we’ll be waiting.”

After they came down from the roof, as soon as Wei Ce let her go, Wei Jin started chasing him around the courtyard, swatting at him playfully. The father and son didn’t seem to mind the heat at all, their faces split in wide grins.

Si Shuo invited Wei Jin to stay and have hot pot with everyone. Wei Jin accepted with a smile, then pulled the Storage Ring from his hand and stuffed it into Wei Ce’s. “The rainy season will be here in about three months. You’ll have cubs in the house soon. As their Father, you need to stock up on more provisions for your mate and the little ones. You can’t be like you were before, when you only had to worry about feeding yourself!”

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