This isn't too bad.
If it goes on for a while longer, though, it could rain continuously for days.
Right now, it just starts and stops.
"Sigh, it's so boring when it rains," Si Lu said helplessly.
It really is.
So frustrating.
She thought that when Cheng Mo and the others finished their tasks and they traveled by water, she would ask them to help her make some small gadgets to pass the time together.
Of course, she didn't want anything too difficult.
Otherwise, even if they made it, they wouldn't be able to play with it.
"Lulu, if you don't want to watch the rain, you can lie on my legs and rest for a bit," Hei Yao suggested to Si Lu.
"Really? Isn't your tail injured?" Si Lu blinked, her eyes filled with concern.
She was worried.
"It's fine; that's just the tail. If you lie here, closer to my belly, it won't affect anything," Hei Yao reassured her.
Indeed, the wound on his tail was far from his waist. There wasn't much he could do—his tail was just that long.
"Alright, but if you feel uncomfortable, let me know," Si Lu said as she excitedly lay down on Hei Yao's belly, her obedient manner softening Hei Yao's heart.
"By the way, Lulu, look at this." Hei Yao suddenly produced a small, crystal-like stone from somewhere and held it out in his palm before Si Lu.
When Si Lu saw it, her eyes lit up instantly.
What was this? She had never seen anything like it before!
And it was so clear and beautiful! Like an enlarged version of a crystal.
Of course, the crystal wasn't that big—just about the size of an ordinary pebble.
"This is a beast's crystal core," Hei Yao said seriously, his gaze fixed on Si Lu.
"A beast's crystal core... Oh, I remember now! You encountered a beast during the hunt, and that's how you got injured," Si Lu recalled.
This was from the beast.
In other words, Hei Yao had killed the beast, and that's how this crystal core came to be.
"Exactly. I killed two beasts. Only one had this; the other one got away," Hei Yao explained.
"Actually, this is the essence from the beast's brain. It contains immense energy, and you can take it. This crystal core is very beneficial for both you and the cub," Hei Yao continued, looking at Si Lu.
He had wanted to give it to her earlier, but Si Lu hadn't been in good shape due to his own injury, so he hadn't taken it out.
And since it was him who killed the beast, the crystal core was naturally his, so there was no need to inform Cheng Mo and the others.
This crystal core was something he saved specifically for Si Lu.
She was pregnant, and this would be incredibly beneficial for her health.
And not just for her—it would also be good for the cub.
"My A-Yao is amazing," Si Lu said as she reached out to hug Hei Yao.
She had known for a long time that Hei Yao was strong, with impressive fighting skills and decisiveness.
Although she hadn't seen it firsthand, she could imagine.
After all, Hei Yao had gone through so much hardship since he was young, and she understood.
It made her feel even more sorry for him.
"Lulu, I saved this specifically for you," Hei Yao said gently.
He reached out and gently stroked Si Lu's long hair, his eyes full of tenderness.
"Will this help with your injury?" Si Lu asked, concerned.
She felt that such a precious crystal core shouldn't be used solely for herself.
It must be helpful for him, too. "I don't need it. My injury will heal in two days anyway. It would be a waste to use it on me," Hei Yao said.
This thing was incredibly precious.
If they hadn't encountered the beast, they would never have gotten this.
Only beasts possess crystal cores.
And they aren't easy to come by.
Not every beast has a crystal core; it's more a matter of luck.
And if you're not strong enough to fight the beast, you're as good as dead. Forget about the crystal core—your life would be at stake.
So, to use this crystal core just for a minor injury would truly be a waste.
It's not worth using a crystal core to heal a wound!
But Si Lu was different!
She was a precious female, pregnant with his cub. More importantly, she was his beloved mate.
He wanted to give her all the best things in the world.
"How can you say that? If you use the crystal core and your wound heals, it would be worth it. We're all so worried about you being hurt like this," Si Lu said.
"And I want you to recover quickly," she added, looking at Hei Yao seriously.
"Silly, I'm really fine. Even if I used it, my wound wouldn't heal immediately. Besides, this minor injury will be healed in two days, and I'll be able to move freely. So you don't have to worry about me."
"On the contrary, I'm more concerned about you. As long as you're okay, I'd do anything for you," Hei Yao said affectionately.
In the next moment, he put the crystal core into his mouth, then held Si Lu's face gently and kissed her.
Si Lu's eyes widened as she felt Hei Yao feed her something. It felt like a cool stream of energy entering her mouth and flowing down her throat into her body.
In the next second, she felt light all over.
Not only that, but she also felt incredibly comfortable. Her cultivation base had strengthened, and even the space inside her system had expanded significantly.
Wow! This crystal core was truly amazing!
She hadn't expected it to be this effective.
But Hei Yao gave it to her—what about himself?
A trace of heartache flashed through Si Lu's eyes.
Why were they all so good to her?
No matter what good thing it was, the first person they thought of was always her.
She felt so touched, so lucky!
But Hei Yao had no intention of letting her go.
He didn't want to miss such a good opportunity.
He deepened the kiss.
After a long while, Hei Yao finally let Si Lu go.
There was reluctance in his eyes—he really didn't want to let her go!
"Now that you've fed me the crystal core, what about you?" Si Lu asked, a little upset.
"I'll be fine. Using the crystal core to heal my wound would be a waste."
"It's better for you to have it. It will be more effective for you than for me," Hei Yao said with a smile.
"Sigh, all of you are like this. Whenever you have something good, you always give it to me first. I'm really lucky to have met you," Si Lu said, reaching out to hug Hei Yao.
"Silly girl! We're your partners. If not for you, who else would we do this for?" Hei Yao said gently.
"No, if anyone is silly, it's you all!" Si Lu said.
They were the silly ones! They gave her everything, and as for themselves...