In the past, he never spoke to females in the tribe, nor did he spare them a second glance.
Some females in the tribe had shown interest in his younger brother, but he looked down on them and even sent them flying.
These were precious females!
No male beastman had ever dared to openly discipline a precious female in this way before!
As a result, no female dared to approach his younger brother anymore, and many beastmen pointed fingers at him.
But... would this adorable, beautiful female truly be interested in his younger brother?
Kai couldn't help but wonder...
That morning, at dawn.
When Si Lu opened his eyes, he saw Bai Di brewing meat soup by the fire, grilling some meat as well. Cheng Mo and the others were nowhere to be seen, likely off hunting.
Only Bai Di remained, busy preparing food.
Si Lu stepped out of the tree hollow nearby, stretched lazily, and walked over to Bai Di's side.
Upon hearing the noise, Bai Di immediately stood up and looked at Si Lu, his deep, starry eyes filled with tenderness.
"Morning, Ah Di. Where are the others?" Si Lu asked.
"Morning, Lu Lu. They went ahead to scout and hunt. I've got some meat soup ready—want a bowl?" Bai Di smiled as he spoke.
"Mm, sure, I'm actually feeling a bit hungry," Si Lu replied.
Bai Di immediately moved a large stone over from the side and laid a beast skin over it before carefully helping Si Lu sit down.
"You don't need to be so cautious," Si Lu chuckled.
Did this guy really need to be so nervous?
"I don't want to risk anything. Your due date is getting closer, and your belly is getting bigger. We need to be careful. How's this height? Is it comfortable? It's not pressing on your belly, is it?" Bai Di asked, concerned.
Si Lu's belly had grown significantly, making it increasingly uncomfortable for her to sit down. So, they had to be mindful of everything.
Helping her sit on a higher stone was more comfortable than sitting on the ground.
He was genuinely worried.
In the past, when some females in the tribe gave birth, he had helped take care of them, but he had never felt this anxious. Now, though, he couldn't help but worry!
He couldn't help it. Si Lu was the most important person to him, so of course, he cared.
Every day, he had to check on her several times just to feel at ease.
"I'm fine. Sitting like this is very comfortable, and it's easier on my belly," Si Lu said, patting her swollen belly with a smile.
Lately, the baby inside her had been quite restless.
Always kicking her.
"That's good. Let me serve you some meat soup," Bai Di said, ladling the soup into a stone bowl for her.
Si Lu sat nearby, watching Bai Di busy himself.
"All right, I'll let it cool a bit so it won't be too hot. Just wait a moment, and you can eat," Bai Di said.
"Mm-hmm, no rush," Si Lu replied.
"Oh, by the way, Kai and Kano said we're getting close to their tribe. We should be able to take down the Crocodile Tribe by sunset. Finally, we're almost there! It's been tough these past few days."
"Look at you—you've lost so much weight. Even though your belly's getting bigger, your face is getting thinner. We're all worried and heartbroken," Bai Di said, gently touching Si Lu's face, his eyes filled with concern.
It was true.
Other females gained weight when they were pregnant, but Si Lu had been visibly losing weight, aside from her belly.
They were all genuinely worried.
"It's fine. My constitution is different from other beastmen's. This is normal for me. Don't worry."
'Besides, it might be because I'm tired from traveling. But it's okay. We're almost there now. I'll probably gain some weight once we've settled down.' Si Lu reassured him.
She knew they were all worried about her.
But she was well aware of her own condition.
There was nothing to worry about.
Everyone's constitution was different, and she had always been the type who couldn't gain weight, even when she was eating a lot. Being pregnant was no different.
The long journey had been a bit tiring, but it hadn't affected her too much.
"Mm-hmm, once we reach the Crocodile Tribe, we'll rest well. You can recuperate properly," Bai Di said, his heart aching as he looked at her. They were almost there.
Si Lu would finally be able to sleep soundly tonight.
The long, exhausting journey was nearly over.
The meat soup had cooled enough. Bai Di held the bowl and used a wooden spoon to feed her, one spoonful at a time, which Si Lu happily enjoyed.
At that moment, the sound of footsteps echoed...
Si Lu tilted her head slightly and saw Kai's younger brother, Kano.
Kano walked over with some hesitation.
"Kano, come have some of the meat soup Ah Di made. There's plenty," Si Lu called out to the bashful young man.
The moment Si Lu spoke, Kano's face flushed red.
His gaze flickered nervously. His steps faltered, and then he stood up straight, a bit stiff as he approached.
Si Lu chuckled.
Bai Di, standing nearby, furrowed his brows.
This guy was acting a bit strange.
But the males of the Crocodile Tribe were all powerful, and their hunting skills were exceptional.
Once they bit down on their prey, they wouldn't let go, and they'd perform a death roll.
Bai Di had heard a bit about them.
But he hadn't paid much attention to the details.
Kano walked up to Si Lu, looking awkward and flustered.
His handsome face was tinged with red.
On closer inspection, even his ears were turning red.
He looked nervously at Si Lu but didn't dare meet her eyes directly.
His hands were clasped behind his back, his tall frame noticeably tense.
Si Lu glanced up at the boy standing beside her, feeling a bit puzzled.
What was this pretty boy up to?
She was intrigued.
Bai Di watched Kano but remained silent, his expression darkening.
"What's the matter, Kano?" Si Lu asked.
"I-I…" Kano stammered, growing more nervous.
His fair face flushed an even deeper red.
He couldn't look Si Lu in the eyes and lowered his head, biting his lip in a way that made him look adorably vulnerable.
Honestly, seeing how cute he looked, Si Lu stood up and reached out to pat his head.
His hair felt nice!
"What's wrong?" Si Lu asked with a smile.
Kano hadn't expected her to pat his head, and he was so shy that he took a step back, turned around, and ran away.
He ran so fast that he nearly tripped.
Si Lu couldn't help but burst into laughter at the sight of such an adorable pretty boy.
"He really is an adorable pretty boy!" Si Lu giggled.
Bai Di pouted, clearly jealous.
But in the next moment, Kano unexpectedly rushed back, running quickly toward Si Lu. Bai Di immediately stood up, instinctively shielding Si Lu behind him!
To everyone's surprise, Kano stopped right in front of Bai Di, head lowered, and silently pulled something out from behind his back. It was a handful of brightly colored wildflowers. Blushing, he stuffed the flowers into Si Lu's hands before bolting off again!
Si Lu stared at the flowers in shock. Were these… for her?
She lifted the bouquet to her chin and took a deep breath.
Mmm, they smelled wonderful!