I Transmigrated as a Villainess to Raise Babies, and My Beast Husbands Are Fighting Madly Over Me!-Chapter 68: This Is Clearly Playing the Rogue

Chapter 68: Chapter 68: This Is Clearly Playing the Rogue

"You mean Qiao Lie is in danger, too?"

"That’s right, Host. The period between three years of age and adulthood is the most dangerous for a cursed Sky-Swallowing Giant Python. Due to their physical condition, they need to absorb a massive amount of energy."

"Without a father beast to provide for them, they have to find Crystal Stones and absorb the energy themselves. In the beast world, there are two sources of Crystal Stones: one is from high-level beasts or Mutant Beasts, and the other is robbery."

Qiao Xixi’s brow furrowed as she listened.

She thought of Qiao Lie. For such a small cub, either method would be incredibly difficult.

’And what about Sunxiao? When he was young, was he provided for by his father, or did he have to fight for himself?’

"You’re saying Qiao Lie is in greater danger because his beast soul star level is so low it could vanish at any moment? And if his star level disappears and he can’t replenish his energy with Crystal Stones in time, the curse will consume his own life force until he dies?"

"Yes, Host. That’s why you must raise little Qiao Lie’s beast soul star level as quickly as possible."

Little Imp continued, "Sunxiao must have absorbed a massive amount of Crystal Stones to achieve such a high-level beast soul."

"Is he so weak now because his star level suddenly dropped?"

"Exactly. A sudden drop in star level consumes a tremendous amount of energy, leaving him completely drained."

Qiao Xixi took out the Recovery Glue and gently applied it to Sunxiao’s wounds.

When Sunxiao woke up, what he saw was Qiao Xixi’s sullen face.

"Qiao Xixi."

Hearing her name, Qiao Xixi looked up. When she saw he was awake, a lively sparkle returned to her eyes.

"You’re awake. Do your wounds hurt?"

Sunxiao wanted to shake his head, but suddenly remembered how Qiao Lie had whimpered in front of her on purpose when he’d bumped his finger.

Sunxiao frowned in disgust, but his body betrayed him with an honest grunt.

"A little..."

"Where does it hurt? I’ll put some more medicine on it for you."

But Sunxiao grabbed her hand, the dark color in his snake-like eyes swirling.

"Why... did you jump down with me? Aren’t you afraid of dying?"

Qiao Xixi froze. ’Why?’

’Instinct?’

’Yes.’

’From Sunxiao’s perspective, Hei Zong only got the upper hand because he was trying to save Jin Ling.’

’As for Qiao Lie, he would be devastated if something happened to Sunxiao.’

’And as for me...’

’At that moment, I only had one thought: I couldn’t let anything happen to him.’

’My reasoning is sound,’ Qiao Xixi thought to herself.

"I’m afraid of dying, but... I don’t want you to die either."

Sunxiao reached out and pulled her into his arms, burying his face in her neck and taking a deep breath.

Qiao Xixi was afraid of touching his wounds and tried to push him away a little.

But Sunxiao didn’t let go.

"Holding you... makes it hurt less."

Qiao Xixi came back to her senses. ’This isn’t about his wounds hurting, he’s clearly just being a rogue.’

"Your beast soul star level dropped. Do you need to absorb energy from a Crystal Stone right now?"

Sunxiao suddenly lifted his head to look at her.

"How did you know?"

Qiao Xixi poked his arm. "I saw it."

Sunxiao stroked her hair, his expression indifferent.

"There’s no rush. I only dropped one star. It’s nothing."

Sunxiao said it lightly, but his pale face told a different story.

Qiao Xixi quickly took out the Purple Crystal from her storage space.

"Before the demonic beasts catch up, quickly absorb the energy from this Purple Crystal."

But Sunxiao placed the Purple Crystal back in Qiao Xixi’s hand.

"I don’t need a Purple Crystal. An Orange Crystal is enough."

Qiao Xixi didn’t overthink it and simply took an Orange Crystal from her storage space and gave it to him.

Sunxiao wasn’t surprised that Qiao Xixi had these Crystal Stones. He took the Orange Crystal and began to absorb it.

Qiao Xixi took the opportunity to go outside the cave and gather some branches.

"Little Imp, are there any demonic beasts chasing us?"

"None, Host."

"Then did Jin Ling and the others escape?"

"Let me see... Yes, they’ve escaped. Jin Ling successfully shook off the demonic beasts."

"That’s good."

Although she and Jin Ling had only just met before being separated again, knowing they were now safe put her mind at ease.

Qiao Xixi returned to the cave carrying the firewood.

As soon as she walked in, she clearly felt a change in the cave’s atmosphere.

Sunxiao opened his eyes and stood up, the weakness from before completely gone from his face.

"I’ll do it."

Qiao Xixi dodged his hand and stepped aside.

"I can do it."

She knew Sunxiao didn’t like fire.

She piled up the firewood, took out a fire starter, and lit it. A small halo of light finally appeared in the pitch-black cave.

"Are you hungry? Let’s eat something first."

Qiao Xixi took out some jerky and fruit from her storage space.

Sunxiao didn’t ask any questions as he watched her pull so many things out of thin air. Her willingness to reveal these secrets in front of him already meant she considered him one of her own.

Qiao Xixi chewed on her jerky and looked at Sunxiao.

"I arranged with Jin Ling before that if we got separated again, we would head to the Black Panther Tribe and regroup there."

Sunxiao thought of the incredibly soft gaze Qiao Xixi had when she looked at Jin Ling, and a bitter taste formed on his tongue.

He domineeringly pulled her into his arms, and before she could react, his lips captured hers.

All of Qiao Xixi’s protests were swallowed by his kiss.

Unlike the previous dominant yet light kisses, this one was forceful but also held a deep longing.

A thick desire swirled in his crimson pupils, but he ultimately suppressed it.

Only when both of their breaths became ragged did Sunxiao reluctantly release her lips, though he still didn’t let go of her.

"When you’re with me, don’t think about other men."

Qiao Xixi leaned against his chest, panting softly.

’I was trying to talk about something important, you know.’

’So bossy.’

Still, she had said what she needed to. Sunxiao should have heard her.

After the ordeal that had lasted most of the night, Qiao Xixi was tired too. She yawned and fell asleep leaning against Sunxiao.

Feeling her steady breathing, Sunxiao lowered his gaze, his fingertips gently tracing her rosy lips.

"You can’t go back on your word."

The sensation tickled Qiao Xixi, and she frowned slightly, grabbing his hand in her sleep.

Sunxiao held her, leaned against the stone wall, and also closed his eyes.

When Qiao Xixi opened her eyes again, the sky outside was already bright.

Just then, Sunxiao walked in, carrying a Deer Beast.

"You went hunting so early?"

"Mmm."

Sunxiao put the Deer Beast down.

"I saw you didn’t like the jerky."

Last night, Qiao Xixi had been wrinkling her face while chewing the jerky.

Qiao Xixi hadn’t expected someone who seemed so cold to be so observant.

Ever since she started eating stir-fried fresh meat, she really didn’t like the tough, hard texture of jerky.

But it was still much better than raw meat.

Sunxiao used a bone knife to carve up the Deer Beast, slicing the most tender part and placing it on a large leaf.

Qiao Xixi didn’t stay idle either. She tended the fire, skewered the meat, and started grilling the skewers over the flames.

"Little Imp, give me a route to the Black Panther Tribe."

"You got it! Planning a route for you now, Host."

After they had eaten their fill, Qiao Xixi stored the remaining meat in her space, ready to set off.

Outside the cave, Sunxiao had already transformed into his beast form and was waiting for her.

"The mountain path is rough. Get on."

"Okay."

Sunxiao’s snake tail coiled, protecting her within its curve.

"Let’s go."

The moment he spoke, Qiao Xixi felt them begin to slide forward rapidly.

’This speed is a little too fast.’

But she also hoped to reunite with Jin Ling and the others as soon as possible.

"Little Imp, can you check for me? Are we still far from Jin Ling?"

"One moment, Host. Let me check."

"Huh?"

"Host, Jin Ling is very close to you!"

"Really? Can you give me his exact location?"

"I can if the distance isn’t too great. It’s easy to make a mistake if they’re too far. Let me see... they’re currently to your southwest. If you’re fast, you should run into them in half an hour at most."

Qiao Xixi was overjoyed and quickly told Sunxiao the direction.

Sunxiao’s crimson eyes were chilling, but when he saw the undisguisable joy in her gaze, he still changed direction and quickly slithered through the forest.

However, when they arrived at the location Little Imp had given them, they didn’t find Jin Ling or his group.