The Cannon-Fodder Villainess Faked Her Death, Her Five Beast Mates Go Wild-Chapter 169: How Long Is a Beastman’s Gestation Period?

Chapter 169: Chapter 169: How Long Is a Beastman’s Gestation Period?

The interior of the castle was unexpectedly clean and tidy.

Wu Xuan found a room with good lighting, placed Wen Shu on the bed, and then covered her abdomen, carefully massaging it.

"Ashu, does this feel better?"

He sat at the side of the bed, his golden eyes flickering with worry, yet his face did not show much joy at being a new father.

Wen Shu didn’t feel much, but seeing him drooping his head, looking worried, she tried to change the subject.

"Wu Xuan, I’ve never seen a female give birth," she snuggled into Wu Xuan’s arms, looking up at him, curious, "How long will it take for the cub to be born?"

After searching for several days in a row, Wu Xuan hadn’t closed his eyes, his body and mind were in an extremely tense state.

But at the moment, in this quiet room, Wen Shu’s soft body was snuggling into his arms with great reliance.

Wu Xuan’s breathing slowed, his muscles relaxed, and his heart felt waves of warmth and stability because of this comfort.

He lowered his arm slightly to make Wen Shu more comfortable, his long fingers brushing away her strands of hair, patiently explaining her doubt: "It depends on what kind of beast form the cub is."

"If it’s a little panther, it takes about three months, the same for a snake beast, but if it’s a little snowy owl, the gestation period for bird beasts seems shorter..."

His deep and rich voice was soothing, as if he were coaxing her to sleep.

Wen Shu, having been frightened all night and extremely tired due to pregnancy, found her eyelids drooping halfway through his explanation, falling into a deep sleep in his warm embrace.

As Wu Xuan spoke, the movement in his arms ceased.

He lowered his head slightly, seeing her breathing gently, her lips parched and pale from long travels, his heart tightened.

But he knew it was not just because of these...

There was also the sudden cub.

He still remembered how his mother almost lost her life giving birth to his sister.

Recalling that night’s impulse, he suddenly felt some regret.

He didn’t want Ashu to go through pain again, but what’s done is done...

He had to take good care of her.

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After sleeping until midday, Wen Shu felt refreshed and stretched lazily.

She glanced around, finding no one in the room.

Unable to find her shoes, she walked barefoot on the floor towards downstairs, and as she passed the living room, two pairs of eyes fixed on her.

By the marble table, Wu Xuan and Luo Fei sat facing each other, turning their heads in unison as they heard the noise.

Having said something unknown to each other, Luo Fei curled his lips slightly, wearing a complacent victor’s expression.

Wu Xuan’s face was sullen, exuding a low and frightening aura, but upon seeing Wen Shu, his demeanor softened slightly, getting up and walking to her, sweeping her into his arms with a long arm.

"Why aren’t you wearing shoes again?"

He anxiously sat back by the table, cupping Wen Shu’s feet in his warm hands, wrapping them tightly, "You’ll catch cold like this, what if your stomach starts hurting?"

"I..."

Wen Shu opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but Wu Xuan’s excessive worry interrupted her.

"Have something warm first," he said, picking up a bowl of hot soup with his free hand, "Try it, I just bought the bones this morning; they say it’s good for your health."

The rim of the bowl touched her lips, and being cared for so considerately, Wen Shu felt a warm glow in her heart, but being fed...

She was still a bit unaccustomed to it.

"I can do it myself..."

Her eyes blinked slightly, meeting Wu Xuan’s shimmering golden eyes, she swallowed her words, taking a sip, "It’s good."

She smiled, her fair face glowing with a hint of sweetness.

Seeing her like it, Wu Xuan’s lips curled into a smile as well, boastfully saying, "I bought a whole totem, with many kinds of recipes; from now on, I’ll make them for you every day."

The two appeared intimately close, their eyes filled with each other’s reflection, creating a harmonious atmosphere that seemed to form an invisible wall, isolating Luo Fei.

His slightly raised lips gradually flattened, he propped his hands on the table, reluctantly withdrawing his gaze.

Glancing at the dishes, his brows lifted slightly, using a bone knife to slice the meat neatly, he walked over to the two of them, clearing his throat, "Here, Ashu, try this."

A piece of neatly sliced roasted meat swayed in front of her eyes.

Wen Shu’s action of wiping her mouth paused, and upon lifting her gaze to see Luo Fei’s teasing look appraising her before focusing on her tightly held foot, she felt a strong sense of shame.

"I," she swallowed, leaning back into Wu Xuan’s embrace, patting his arm, "Wu Xuan, let me down, where are my shoes?"

The nice atmosphere was abruptly interrupted, Wu Xuan ground his molars, glaring at the eyesore of Luo Fei, seeing his provocative gaze, his anger surged.

The damn marauder!

Adding insult to injury by disrupting his meal with Ashu!

Recalling the things he had said, Wu Xuan’s eyes darkened, his anger doused by cold water, leaving only deep-seated discontent.

He indeed was useless, unable to protect a female...

Following the request, he let Wen Shu down and left the dining area to fetch a clean pair of shoes.

Wen Shu was not blind; she clearly saw Wu Xuan’s upset face, guessing Luo Fei might have said something, she straightforwardly asked, "What did you just say to him?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Her tone wasn’t harsh, but the slightly cold voice reached Luo Fei’s ears as if she was reprimanding him for Wu Xuan’s sake.

The mood that had been somewhat pleasant turned to an extreme by this short sentence.

Having anticipated the situation from the moment he accepted that females would have other beast husbands, Luo Fei wasn’t prepared for it to come so fast!

He clenched the edge of the plate, the veins bulging on the back of his hand, fearing he might lose his temper; he thought of leaving, yet seeing Wen Shu’s bewildered face, he couldn’t bear to go.

Ever since hearing the news of her death, and surviving the Dragon Island until this moment,

He simply hadn’t had time to properly look at her...

His heart ached painfully with suffocation, he set down the plate, huffily sat beside Wen Shu, grasped her face with a broad palm, examining her closely for a few seconds, "You’re only good looking with marks on both sides, how about another bite?"

With that, he laughed, lowering his head, chasing her face to kiss.

Wen Shu hurriedly dodged, and by the time she stopped, panting, her whole face was smeared with saliva.

Leaning against Luo Fei’s shoulder, she rubbed uncomfortably, "Luo Fei, you’re absolutely crazy..."

Being scolded, Luo Fei chuckled breathlessly, staring at the soft top of her head, the lowered red eyes overflowed with tenderness.

He steadied his heartbeat, enfolding her in his arms, letting out a satisfied sigh, "Wen Shu, I am now homeless, let me stay, okay?"