CHAPTER 63: CHAPTER 57 YOU’RE MORE LIKE HER NOW_1

"I don’t know who left this here," Si Yan said, hesitating whether to take the food by the entrance.

Dongchi came out, glanced at it, and seeing the meat, he wasn’t surprised. "Bad female," he said, "are you that timid? You don’t even dare to take what others have given you?"

Bei Ji also came over to look. "Mother, it’s alright," he said. "I’ll get it for you."

With that, Bei Ji brought the food, which was carefully wrapped in leaves, into the cave.

Following Si Yan’s suggestion, Black Tiger City had all the captured birds enclosed. Doors were constructed and secured, guarded by specially designated people.

Early the next morning, Si Yan was in the cave, applying Momo Grass to herself.

Hu Yong met Si Yan and took her to Ming Yan’s cave.

When Si Yan arrived, Jie Ling, the White Fox female, was just emerging from Ming Yan’s cave.

The little White Fox was clearly interested in Si Yan and flashed her a friendly smile.

Si Yan merely glanced up and walked away without a word.

Hu Que’s eyes lit up when he saw Jie Ling. He happily ran over, calling, "Little Jie Ling!"

Jie Ling watched Si Yan depart, a troubled expression on her face. "Brother Hu Que," she said, "did I do something wrong? The teacher doesn’t seem to like me."

Seeing her distress, Hu Que grew anxious. He coaxed her, "Our little White Fox is so soft, adorable, and cute! How could any male not like you? Don’t worry, Brother Si Yan definitely likes you."

Jie Ling’s lips puckered slightly. "But I feel like he doesn’t pay any attention to me. It must be something I did wrong."

Who could bear to see such an adorable girl looking so dejected? Hu Que could only continue to console her, "Of course not. You’re wonderful in every way."

I thought I did quite well. I even came up with the idea for making the doors. Even Uncle Ming Yan praised me for being smart. But why doesn’t the teacher named Si Yan give me a second glance? Aren’t I pretty? I’m very interested in him, though. He might look slender, but there’s a pride and confidence deep in his bones. His eyes show the shrewdness and intelligence of a young male beastman. He’s just so attractive to me.

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Si Yan looked at Ming Yan. Ming Yan watched her with keen interest.

Si Yan cleared her throat. "Lord of the Castle, are we going hunting?"

"The Hunting Team has already set out." The male’s dark eyes bored into her.

Si Yan was speechless. I’m late? Why didn’t anyone call me?

"Follow," Ming Yan said.

Si Yan followed Ming Yan up the mountain.

Ming Yan hadn’t prepared a mount for Si Yan. He walked ahead, glancing back every few steps to see if she was keeping up. If she fell behind, he would wait.

Si Yan ran until she was drenched in sweat and thoroughly annoyed.

After they ventured deeper into the forest, Ming Yan finally stopped by the bank of a small, still-flowing river.

"Hey! You’re an adult beastman; can’t you wait for a minor like me?" Si Yan asked, panting for breath.

The imposing, powerfully built male turned slightly. His dark eyes, sharp as daggers, swept over her. "Teacher Si Yan," he said coolly, "your scent is different from yesterday."

...? A sudden chill ran down Si Yan’s spine.

My scent is different? What does he mean by that?

Si Yan suddenly remembered.

The Momo Grass?

Ming Yan’s aura turned dangerous, yet the corners of his lips twisted into a perverse smile, a stark contrast to his usual dignified air. "Did you know? Based on scent alone, you’re not the same person as yesterday."

Damn it!

He suddenly lunged closer. Si Yan jumped back in alarm, but he swiftly seized her. She struggled, whipping out a snake scale to strike him.

The tall male grabbed her other hand and, with immense force, threw her into the water!

SPLASH! Si Yan landed in the water. The river wasn’t deep, so she managed to stand up.

Just then, the powerful male leaped into the middle of the river and seized her by the neck with one hand.

"All clean now?" the male taunted. "Such skinny arms and legs. So thin and weak."

She was no match for his size; he grabbed her and shoved her face into the water.

Brutal.

Si Yan choked, gulping down mouthfuls of water. GLUG. GLUG. If she hadn’t retained some rationality, sensing that Ming Yan didn’t actually intend to kill her, she would have likely flown into a rage and thrown out all her trump cards in desperation.

The clear river water washed away the mud she had smeared on her face. The mud in the Beast World contained no chemical pollutants; surprisingly, it even had some skincare benefits.

In just a few days, her skin had become even more delicate and fair.

The mud was rinsed away, and her hair was washed clean too.

She was very beautiful.

Unfortunately, the male before her had no appreciation whatsoever for a beautiful female.