Cheng Mo stood in front of Si Lu, his face deathly pale, filled with fear and worry.
"Don't be afraid; I'm fine. My stomach hurts—it's time to give birth," Si Lu said.
Everyone looked at Si Lu with deep concern. Hei Yao's gaze was locked onto her, filled with intense worry!
Song Zhan and Cheng Mo crouched beside Si Lu, watching her with anxiety and fear.
"I'm really fine, but can you all not stand around me like this? It makes me feel pressured," Si Lu smiled weakly.
"Indeed, make some space for Si Lu so she can have fresh air. Also, if you need hot water, get it now. Keep quiet. Cheng Mo, stay here with Si Lu. I need to keep an eye on things," Bai Di instructed.
Although Si Lu was shy and didn't want them to see too much, he needed to monitor both her and the infant's condition at all times.
"Okay," Cheng Mo nodded.
"I'll go get more hot water," Song Zhan immediately got up and left.
"Don't be afraid; I'm here. Our child won't make its mother suffer!"
"I'll stay with you; don't be afraid!" Cheng Mo reassured her, kissing her forehead.
Hei Yao remained at Si Lu's side, changing the damp beast-skin cloth on her forehead and occasionally wiping away her sweat.
Cheng Mo clasped Si Lu's hands in his own, giving her the greatest sense of security.
Si Lu's eyes reddened as she looked at them.
They were truly wonderful!
The next moment, another contraction hit!
Si Lu's beautiful face twisted in pain.
"Hiss!~" It started again.
Si Lu clenched her fists tightly, and Cheng Mo gripped her hands firmly, enclosing her small hands in his large ones.
"Lu Lu, hold on!" Cheng Mo's heart ached as he watched Si Lu suffer.
He swore—this would be the last time! No more children! No more!
Hei Yao's expression was just as grim.
If he could, he would rather endure the pain in her place!
But he couldn't.
Seeing Si Lu in such agony felt like being pierced with needles.
"Bai Di, what's happening? Hasn't the baby come out yet? How much longer?!"
"How much longer does Lu Lu have to suffer?!" Cheng Mo's voice trembled as he asked Bai Di, who was monitoring the delivery.
Hei Yao also fixed his gaze on Bai Di, waiting anxiously.
Song Zhan returned just then, carrying a large basin of hot water at the perfect temperature.
He stood by quietly, not daring to make a sound, fearing it would disturb them at such a crucial moment.
"Soon, soon! Lu Lu, during the next contraction, push! Use your strength, focus on your lower body, understand?" Bai Di instructed seriously.
Si Lu nodded, brows furrowed.
The contractions came one after another, each stronger than the last!
"It's coming again!" Si Lu gritted her teeth.
Following Bai Di's instructions, she pushed hard.
The next second, she felt something slip out of her body along her thighs.
Her belly suddenly felt empty.
[Congratulations, Host! You have given birth to your first male cub—Mutated Deer, Seven-Colored Deer, Purple Rank!]
[Host Reward: 5000 Points!]
[Host Reward: One Child-Rearing Pouch—Ensures pregnancy does not affect the host's beautiful figure!]
[Host Reward: Two Purple-Rank Potions!]
Si Lu was stunned.
She hadn't expected the system to actually reward her with such great items!
And a hefty 5000 points!
Not to mention, two purple-rank potions—perfect for Cheng Mo and Song Zhan. While both were strong, they were still at the blue rank, not yet purple.
Hei Yao and the others were already purple rank, so she couldn't let her tiger and Cheng Mo fall behind.
But the fact that her child was born at the purple rank was exhilarating!
A Seven-Colored Deer—she didn't know much about the species.
But as long as it was a deer, it didn't matter.
Hehe, no matter what, she would love her child!
This time, the system was really generous.
[Host, although your infant is of purple rank, he cannot yet harness his full strength. He is too young and must grow gradually to unlock his true potential.]
[Additionally, the purple-rank potions can only be used by your bonded mates—not any other beastmen.]
[Furthermore, the Seven-Colored Deer is a mutated species and a king among deer. In the future, he will evolve into a Seven-Colored Divine Deer!]
[Since the host is bound to the system, your offspring will naturally undergo ancestral return.]
Si Lu was utterly shocked.
T-This…
This was amazing!
Her system, 001, was truly incredible!
She felt so happy!
She looked blankly at Bai Di.
"The baby is born!" Bai Di exclaimed excitedly, wrapping the tiny creature in a beast-skin cloth and lifting it up.
Cheng Mo let out a long breath.
"How is Si Lu? Is she okay?" He didn't look at the cub first—his attention was solely on Si Lu, his gaze filled with worry.
"I'm fine now. I suddenly feel so light," Si Lu smiled, though her face was still pale.
"As long as you're okay. Rest well and don't move. Leave everything else to us," Cheng Mo reassured her.
Only then did he turn his gaze to Bai Di, who was holding a tiny bundle. It was a small fawn—plump and curled up, its body pure white, but instead of black spots, its markings were a deep brown. It looked incredibly unique.
By then, Si Lu was utterly exhausted.
She watched as Cheng Mo carried the infant away to be cleaned, then closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Soon, her breathing became steady.
Everyone moved carefully, washing the little one gently.
"Cheng Mo, did you capture the recently birthing mother sheep I asked you to?" Bai Di suddenly asked,"
Si Lu was asleep, and the newborn needed milk. Just in case, he had asked them to capture some recently birthed sheep or cows.
"Yes, I'll go get the mother sheep now," Cheng Mo replied, rushing off.
Hei Yao looked at the tiny fawn in Bai Di's arms, his eyes filled with warmth.
Though not his biological child, it was Si Lu's child—so naturally, it was his as well.
A tiny, pure-white fawn—it was adorable!
Just like Si Lu, it was white.
"This little one isn't crying or fussing. Why is he sleeping right after being born?" Hei Yao asked curiously.
It was his first time seeing a newborn, so he was puzzled.
"This is normal. He was just inside the womb, and suddenly coming into the world is a shock. He's still adjusting," Bai Di explained while carefully drying the fawn's body with a beast-skin cloth.