Cheng Mo, walking at the front of the group, overheard their conversation, but he didn't show any reaction.
After all, he was leading the way, so most of his attention was focused on their surroundings. Besides, he wasn't interested in all the talk about food or who was being fed.
Moreover, he had heard Si Lu say that she would let him taste it later anyway. He knew that even if he didn't speak up, Si Lu would never forget about him. He had that much confidence.
As they chatted, the group continued their journey.
Of course, whenever Si Lu got hungry, she would pull something to eat from her fur pouch. However, the fur pouch was just a cover; she used it to hide her space ability.
Who knew if there were other beastmen nearby? She had to conceal her powers. If other beastmen found out that she had abilities that no other females had, they might try to snatch her or get close to her with ulterior motives.
She definitely wouldn't let that happen.
This was a matter of her life and safety—there was no room for jokes. Being cautious was never a bad thing.
Along the way, they encountered a few groups of beastmen. Some didn't pay them any attention, while others came over to ask questions.
It was fine to just explain things and move on.
However, when the beastmen saw Si Lu's appearance, they all displayed expressions of astonishment and admiration.
Fortunately, the intimidating glares from Hei Yao and the big tiger kept them at bay.
After all, Si Lu's mates were all quite strong. Plus, they were on a journey, so it wasn't like those beastmen would follow them just for the sake of pursuing a female.
But there was always an exception.
One such beastman approached, only to be thrown aside by a flick of Hei Yao's tail.
Hei Yao's gaze turned cold as he looked at the beastman. Since Si Lu didn't like the guy, they, as her mates, didn't need to show any mercy and directly sent him flying.
Who knows where he ended up landing?
Watching Hei Yao's actions, Si Lu clicked her tongue in admiration.
She was absolutely envious! If only she had such strength—how great would that be! Anyone who tried to bully or bother her could be sent flying with a single move.
How domineering!
"Ah Yao, you're seriously so cool!" Si Lu couldn't help but praise Hei Yao, her eyes filled with admiration.
"You'll be able to do this in the future too. Besides, don't you think just scaring them is enough?" Hei Yao smiled at Si Lu.
Indeed.
Si Lu already had some strength.
Although her abilities weren't particularly powerful yet, she had already surpassed many ordinary male beastmen and females.
Moreover, there was no guarantee her strength wouldn't improve in the future.
Who knows? One day, her abilities might even surpass theirs.
In any case, Hei Yao believed that anything was possible when it came to Si Lu.
Many females would be frightened to tears in a situation like this. But not Si Lu—her courage was much greater.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to devise a plan to escape from the rogue beasts.
He was truly grateful to have met her.
If not, he'd probably still be wandering around aimlessly, living a lonely life as a rogue beast.
With her by his side, he was no longer a rogue beast.
And their future cubs wouldn't be rogue beasts either. How wonderful.
"Scared? That's impossible! I actually think it's thrilling, cool, and awesome!" Si Lu said with excitement.
"If we ever encounter beastmen I don't like and they pester me, just throw them away, chase them off. But don't hurt them—just scare them off," Si Lu instructed.
As long as they didn't hop around in front of her, it was fine.
"Understood," Hei Yao replied with a smile.
As expected, the little female he had set his sights on was truly unique.
Wonderful.
Si Lu's words stuck in the minds of the four males present, and from then on, they would act accordingly.
"I'll do the same. If some annoying beastman bothers you, I'll chase him away," Bai Di added.
"Me too! I'll make sure those males stay far away and never come near you." The big tiger chimed in immediately.
"Of course. Those you like can stay, and those you don't, we'll take care of them," Cheng Mo, who was leading the way, finally spoke up.
That was the way it had to be.
He made his stance clear.
Si Lu could keep those she liked, and they would handle the ones she didn't.
And if it came to someone she liked but couldn't keep, they would help her get him to stay.
Cheng Mo may have seemed mature and steady, but deep down, he was a bit crazy and stubborn.
"You guys make me so happy," Si Lu said with a smile.
Since they treated her with such care and sincerity, she naturally had to respond in kind.
She wouldn't waste their efforts.
"Alright, if you're tired, just lie down on the big tiger's back for a while. We'll keep traveling until evening when we'll find a place to rest," Hei Yao said, looking at Si Lu with concern.
"If you're hungry, you can eat some fruit or the dried shrimp from your space to hold you over."
Hei Yao's heart ached for Si Lu as they traveled.
But they had no choice.
The journey to the coast was still long, and they had to hurry to get there before Si Lu gave birth.
So, despite their feelings, they had to press on.
The males didn't mind enduring the hardships of the journey, but they were truly worried about the little female.
All of them had made up their minds: once they had the chance, they would find a flying beastman to be her mate. That way, she wouldn't have to suffer on long journeys in the future.
Especially Hei Yao and Cheng Mo—they were both set on this idea.
The big tiger hadn't thought that far ahead, though.
Bai Di glanced at Si Lu, noticing that she still looked quite energetic, and he let out a small sigh of relief.
"I'm not tired. I'm just a bit bored. Talk to me, and I won't be," Si Lu said.
After all, she wasn't walking—she was sitting on the tiger's back, which was smooth and didn't hurt her at all.
"Alright, Lu Lu, what kind of flying beastman do you like?" Hei Yao thought for a moment and asked.
He wanted to know what kind of flying beastman Si Lu preferred.
If possible, he would keep an eye out and find one for her.
"Flying beastmen? I think there aren't many kinds. Eagles or falcons—they're about the same. I don't know which I like more. But I definitely don't like owls!" Si Lu's expression turned serious when she mentioned owls.