Beast World: A Fragile Beauty Blessed with Many Children-Chapter 70 - 69: Wanting Him to Be Well

Xu Chi’s worldview was shaped by his inherited knowledge and years of experience.

Hardened by his trials, he had come to view the laws of nature with a detached calm. He had no attachments, so he had always watched the Beast Tides from the sidelines with cold indifference.

In his eyes, there was no difference between Fierce Beasts and the Beastmen who preyed upon the Horned Deer for their own gain. He didn’t consider any of them to be his kin.

Now that he had his own female, all he cared about was ensuring the safety of their family. Nothing else mattered.

Si Shuo tilted her head up, grabbed his ear, and pulled him down until they were eye to eye. She said seriously,

"Xu Chi, you’re not alone anymore. You need to think with a bit more compassion.

If you see the world too clearly, you lose all the joy in life. We Beastmen aren’t like Fierce Beasts; we have our own happiness and sorrow, our own hopes and fears. It’s okay to indulge yourself a little.

I’m not asking you to be a saint who has to step in and right every wrong. But the impact of a Beast Tide is devastating, and there are so many good males and females in the city.

If we know a Beast Tide is coming and do nothing, the casualties will be immense when it arrives. That’s too terrible a price to pay.

How many males and females will lose their mates? How many cubs will lose their Father and Mother?

The mistakes of a few people shouldn’t be borne by all the Beastmen in the city.

Someone as good as you, Xu Chi, deserves to experience more of the beauty this world has to offer..."

’At least if we try, we won’t have any regrets. I can’t just stand by and watch such a lively, prosperous city turn into a living Purgatory.’ 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

’Besides, when we get to the Central Continent, a male like Xu Chi who strictly follows the law of survival would probably be ostracized and disliked by other Beastmen.’

’He’s like a Rogue Beast—cold by nature and driven by instinct. Other Beastmen can’t fully rely on someone like that, which is a huge taboo in a life-or-death situation.’

’Even if Xu Chi’s beliefs can’t be changed, he should at least learn to hide such dangerous thoughts from others.’

Xu Chi looked at his female. Her words made him think of losing his mate and family, and unpleasant memories began to surface. His brown eyes darkened until they were nearly black.

Si Shuo smiled and gave him a kiss. "What I mean is, you need to try trusting us, Xu Chi. Don’t close off your heart.

We’ll help you guard your secrets together!"

"You have to be safe, you little liar," Xu Chi said, his voice muffled as he hugged her tightly. "I understand what you’re saying. As long as you’re alive, you’re my sanctuary.

As long as that sanctuary exists, I’ll have more things to care about."

Si Shuo turned her head and nibbled his ear, feeling his body stiffen. "I’ve never told anyone this, but I have nine lives. I’ll be fine, so don’t be scared, Xu Chi!"

"Nine lives?" Xu Chi asked, astonished.

"Yeah. So it’s fine for your Horned Deer Clan to be born with wings, naturally command the Space Law, and refine a Sumeru Space in your Dantian, but a Mutated Cat like me isn’t allowed to have nine lives?

It’s just that I cherish my lives. Every time I die, all my Beast Marks disappear. I can’t bear to lose them!

I’m telling you this for your peace of mind. I can pull through even the most desperate situations, so if things ever get really bad, you can’t do anything reckless."

’This Beast Husband of hers was a walking treasure trove, and he even had a deadly move that involved swapping his head...’

"Otherwise, I’ll never forgive you," Si Shuo stressed, her tone grave.

"You want me to be safe, and I want my Xu Chi to be safe too!"

For the first time, Xu Chi felt his eyes burn with unshed tears. As a child, he had been ignorant, not understanding the meaning of death. He only knew that no one was there to protect him, and that his path to adulthood was lined with thorns, with pain and loneliness as his constant companions.

He had been born unable to cry, and he had rarely ever smiled.

The faces and smiles of those who had cared for him were now just a blurry memory. This was the first time since his loved ones died that someone had told him they wanted him to be safe—and had been foolish enough to reveal their deepest secret just to prove it.

This feeling, of being cared for, suddenly made the world seem far more beautiful than he had perceived it to be lately. It was something to be cherished.

’Yes, a world with Si Shuo in it shouldn’t be filled with so much slaughter and grief. It would taint her eyes.’

Xu Chi chuckled lightly and nuzzled her neck. "Then let’s tell Zhi Le and the others and see what everyone thinks."

Si Shuo hummed her agreement. While they were eating, Xu Chi brought up what he had sensed about the Beast Tide.

Zhi Le and the other two exchanged a look, their expressions turning solemn.

"Hssss... Many females on the Southern Continent know that teams head to the Central Continent at this time of year. A lot of Female Saints and females with high fertility are traveling this way with their Beast Husbands.

If Puchang City falls, the entire Southern Beast World will be significantly affected."

Zhi Le nodded. "Puchang City was originally a Beast City formed by several tribes migrating together. The surrounding forests under its hunting jurisdiction are vast, with many Fierce Beasts hiding within.

Once a Beast Tide occurs, the scale will be absolutely astonishing. After this place falls, the Fierce Beasts in the tide will be driven even more insane by the blood and will continue to advance along the paths of Beastman activity.

And new Fierce Beasts will join along the way..."

’Si Shuo was involuntarily reminded of a locust swarm. One or two locusts are harmless, but once their population density gets too high, they are stimulated into a frenzy. After this transformation, their appetites increase, they devour everything in their path, and they gain incredible leaping abilities. And once a large-scale plague breaks out, it can last for months or even years!’

’That’s why a Beast Tide was never something a single tribe could withstand. It was a threat to the entire Southern Beast World.’

Gong You’s expression was cold as he said, "Ever since we entered the city, I’ve noticed that the Beast Patterns and Combat Power auras of the Beastmen in Puchang City don’t quite match up. This is a phenomenon that only occurs when the intensity of hunting is low.

I’m afraid they’ve been slacking off for several beast-years, maybe even over ten. The number of Fierce Beasts has increased, and even though the Beastmen hunt often, their culling is nothing compared to the number of new beasts born during the rainy and coldest seasons.

If a Beast Tide really comes, Puchang City won’t have the ability to resist..."

Si Shuo turned her head to look at Xu Chi. "Xu Chi, can you sense the specific direction of the Beast Tide?

If we send out a Flying Beast to scout, we should be able to find it, right?

If a Beastman with a scouting Teleportation Ability follows, we could buy more time and be a little more prepared."

Xu Chi shook his head. "I can only feel a restlessness. But based on my experience, I estimate the Beast Tide will arrive in three or four days.

Frenzied Fierce Beasts run twice as fast as usual. They can cover a great distance in three or four days, which doesn’t leave us much time to prepare."

"I’ll go with them," Gong You said calmly. "I can manipulate the Time Law, which will let me scout the Beast Tide ahead of time. Only with accurate information will Puchang City take this seriously and prepare for battle. Otherwise, it’ll be impossible to shatter their beautiful dream. Besides, I can also investigate the strength of this wave of beasts. I might even be able to deal with a few problems myself. It’s just a shame that the pelts of frenzied Fierce Beasts are worthless, their meat is sour and full of chaotic Spiritual Power, and even the energy in their Crystal Stones is impure. There’s nothing salvageable at all!"

"The Fierce Beasts that join a Beast Tide increase their Level by one or two—their Beast Patterns upgrade. Hsss... The Southern Continent doesn’t produce exceptionally high-level Fierce Beasts. I estimate that even after going into a frenzy, the strongest will only be around Level 12-13, and they’ll be few and far between. We can pick those off first. However, a frenzied Fierce Beast’s actual combat effectiveness is thirty to forty percent higher than normal. You need to be extremely careful," Ji Liang said, his voice cold.