Transmigrating to the Beast World and Raising Cubs with a Black Panther
Chapter 4 There are monsters!
Despite the thick layer of hay and soft animal hides beneath him, Bai Ze still found it difficult to adapt to this primitive bedding.
Adding to the bizarre event of "soul transmigration," he simply couldn't sleep. The thought that he might never be able to go back and would have to stay here for the rest of his life made Bai Ze feel like the sky had fallen.
Although he was all alone in his original world, with no ties whatsoever, there was no electricity, no delicious food, no cell phone, let alone books, movies, games...
It was so devastating that Bai Ze couldn't help but secretly wipe away tears in his bed as he thought about it.
My body isn't even my own anymore; I also have a primitive son and wife—no, to be precise, a husband.
Bai Ze asked himself honestly, "I've done a lot of good deeds in my life, so why did God bring this terrible thing upon me?"
woo woo woo...
As dawn broke, the sounds of birdsong gradually rose from the nearby forest. Bai Ze, who had been sleepless all night, tossed and turned before finally deciding to get up.
The ropes on the animal skin coat were tangled together, and the more Bai Ze tried to untangle them, the more messy it became. Frustrated, he lay back down, and only when the back of his head hit the ground with a "thud" did he realize that the bed here was a large rock.
Bai Ze was on the verge of tears, and lay in that position for a long time before he calmed down.
He walked out of the cave and looked at the spot where Jue had slept the night before, only to find that it was already empty.
The animal hides on the bed were neatly laid out.
"Why is this child up so early?" Bai Ze was wondering when he heard a low "whoosh" sound coming from outside the cave.
As soon as he stepped out of the cave, he saw a black thing lying on the big rock at the entrance.
Bai Ze rubbed his eyes, and when he looked again, he was instantly terrified.
A half-grown black leopard was sharpening its claws on a rock, again and again.
Despite his fear, Bai Ze was filled with worry and panic at the thought that Jue might be nearby. He tried to remain calm, quietly returned to the cave, and picked up the bone knife from the stone slab.
My hands were shaking, and my heart was pounding wildly.
The little black panther in front of him was still worth a shot, but Bai Ze was worried that his parents might be nearby keeping watch.
That guy's a real bastard; killing him would be like child's play for him.
Ke Jue was still outside. Bai Ze gritted his teeth and tried to peek out to check the situation. But the next second, he saw the little black leopard staring at him with its round eyes.
Bai Ze shuddered in fright.
The little black panther jumped off the rock, flicked its tail, and walked straight toward him, making "woof woof" sounds.
Despite its adorable appearance, it is still a wild beast, devouring skulls one by one with a crunchy sound!
"Go!" Bai Ze hurriedly picked up his knife, pointed it at it, stamped his foot, and said in a trembling voice, "You...you stay away!"
The little black panther stopped, its ears drooping slightly, and its bright blue eyes dimmed considerably.
"Yes, be good, that's it." Bai Ze waved the knife in his hand, half-threatening and half-persuading, "Go find your parents quickly, or they won't want you anymore!"
The little black panther, dragging its long tail, let out a low whimper and continued towards the cave entrance.
Seeing the sharp teeth and claws so close at hand, Bai Ze gripped the stone knife tightly, ready to fight to the death.
Before he could even raise his knife, the little black panther walked past him and headed straight into the cave.
Bai Ze also sensed that the little black panther was not aggressive, so he peered into the cave.
What followed was a scene that left him speechless:
The little black panther turned into a child.
It's Jue!
Bai Ze's worldview was severely impacted.
There are monsters in this world!
No wonder those deep blue eyes looked so familiar.
After Jue finished dressing, she turned around and saw Bai Ze trembling as he leaned against the stone wall, looking terrified.
The scene from just now was still vivid in her mind. With a look of melancholy in her eyes, Jue whispered, "Father."
Bai Ze, unwilling to give up, asked, "Was that little black panther just now?"
Jue pursed her lips, wondering what she had done to offend him.
Bai Ze pressed further, "Jue, can everyone in this world transform into animals?"
Jue finally realized what was happening, but he hadn't expected that his father wouldn't even remember these things.
"Orcs can transform into their beast form at any time, while demi-orcs can only transform into their beast form during a certain period of the year."
Bai Ze pressed his temples, never expecting that he would one day say something so childish: "So, I'm a black panther too?"
"You are a lynx." Jue recalled the appearance of the Bai Ze in its beast form, a fluffy ball of silver-gray fur with a very bushy tail, just like a cat.
At that time, Jue was still young. His attachment to his adoptive father made him want to get close to Bai Ze, especially when Bai Ze turned into a fluffy creature, but all he got in return were scratches and bite marks.
Of course, Bai Ze would restrain himself a little in front of Mo, since he still needed Mo for food.
After Mo discovered the injuries on Jue's body, he tried his best to keep Jue away from Bai Ze. If he had to go hunting, he would send Jue to the Yan family and ask Qing to take care of him.
As she grew older, Jue realized that her adoptive father didn't like her, so she stopped trying to get close to him and learned to protect herself a little.
"Lynx?" Bai Ze was shocked again. "You don't have reproductive isolation here?"
What is reproductive isolation?
"I'm a lynx, so why are you a black panther?"
Jue patiently explained, "Because the beast's father is a black panther."
"My God!" Humans and nature, the animal world? Bai Ze looked up at the sky and sighed, completely bewildered.
No wonder it's called "Father of Beasts" and "Beast God Continent." He initially thought it was some kind of primitive animal worship, but it turns out to be a real "beast"!
Jue's body was tense, and his eyes revealed unease. In the past, when Bai Ze was like this, it meant that he was in a bad mood, and he would always get a beating.
A moment later, unable to digest it, Bai Ze chose to swallow it whole. Now that things had come to this, he sighed and resigned himself to fate.
If you can live, you can live; if you can't die, what else can you do?
My mindset seems to be gradually stabilizing, but in reality, I've run out of options.
After the crisis was over, the initial fears also vanished.
Bai Ze looked at Jue, and the image of the little black panther from earlier kept flashing through his mind.
A round head, bright blue eyes, and fluffy paw pads...
Oh my god, isn't this just a purebred big cat?
He was about to reach out and ruffle Jue's hair when he saw the child purse his lips, subconsciously close his eyes, and tightly grip the hem of his animal skin coat.
"I won't hit you." Bai Ze's heart softened immediately. He cupped Jue's little face and said earnestly, "I promised you, Jue, believe me."
A hint of surprise flashed in Jue's pupils, then she nodded.
After all that fuss, the sun had peeked over the forest, and the humidity in the air had dissipated somewhat, but the surrounding fog had not completely dissipated.
Bai Ze wanted to brush his teeth, and although he didn't have high hopes, he still asked Jue.
Jue took out a small brown wooden stick and handed it to him.
Bai Ze took a sniff and noticed a very refreshing fragrance.
"How do I use this?"
"Put it in your mouth and chew it," Jue demonstrated.
Teeth are very important to them, especially orcs, as they not only help them clean their teeth but also serve as chew toys.
After using this original "three-in-one" toothpaste, Bai Ze did feel much more comfortable in his mouth, but he still missed modern toothbrushes and toothpaste, since those things didn't tire his cheeks.
After rinsing his mouth and washing his face, Bai Ze started preparing breakfast.
He took out the last piece of meat left in the house and, just like yesterday, rendered the fat into oil and sliced the lean meat into thin slices to fry on a stone slab. Then he brewed a pot of fruit tea with the fruit that Qing had given him yesterday.
The heavy stone pot and slab were quite heavy for Bai Ze, and there was only one stove, making it very inconvenient to carry them up and down. His hands became tired and sore after a short while.
A pot can't be replaced, since the world probably hasn't reached the Iron Age yet, but bowls and plates can.
Bai Ze's gaze fell on the forest outside the cave, wondering when he would have the chance to get some wood to make some cooking utensils.
If possible, he would like to make some furniture in the future, but given his current situation, he can only think about it for now.
After the meal was prepared, Pa Jue was too afraid to pick up any food, so Bai Ze specially divided the food in advance.
Jue looked at the bowl full of meat, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes.
Bai Ze smiled and said, "Didn't we say we were going hunting today? We need to eat and drink our fill to have the energy."
Jue eats very quietly, quickly but very politely.
As the two were eating, they saw a small figure swaying by the entrance of the cave, peeking inside every now and then.
Bai Ze remembered that it was Qing's child.
He called out, "Xi, come in, let's eat together."
Xi peeked half her head in from the cave entrance, clinging to the stone wall: "I've already eaten. After Jue finishes eating, we'll go hunting together."
"Xi, come in quickly." Bai Ze smiled and beckoned to him, "Try the food I made."
Xi hesitated and looked at Jue.
Knowing that the two children were close, Bai Ze whispered, "Jue, quickly let Xi in, I've fried a lot of meat."
Jue originally wanted to secretly save some pork cracklings and roasted meat to bring to Xi later, but upon hearing Bai Ze's words, he immediately stood up, walked to the cave entrance, and pulled Xi inside.
Xi carefully followed Jue and sat down beside him.
Seeing the golden-brown cracklings and sizzling fried meat on the table, Xi's eyes lit up, but because Bai Ze was there, he only quietly swallowed and remained motionless.
Jue pushed her food in front of Xi and said softly, "Eat quickly."
Xi knew that Jue usually didn't eat enough, so he shook his head and pushed the bowl back: "Eat quickly, we have to go to the assembly soon."
Looking at the two little ones in front of him, Bai Ze felt both gratified and heartbroken.
He served Xi the remaining fried meat and pork cracklings from the pot, along with a bowl of warm fruit tea.
Xi's big eyes blinked brightly: "Th-thank you, Bai Ze."
Bai Ze smiled and said, "Eat it while it's hot."
Xi was the first to pick up a piece of fried pork fat and put it in her mouth, then winked at Jue: "So delicious!"
It tastes even better than when it was cold yesterday!
He then tasted the fried meat, which was fragrant and tender.
"Slow down." Jue picked up the apple soup and handed it to Xi. "Drink some, don't choke."
"It's sweet." Xi was enjoying the food and relaxed a lot. She wasn't as reserved in front of Bai Ze as before and sincerely said, "This is the best food I've ever eaten!"
Bai Ze smiled, "Thank you for the compliment, Xi."
In the time it takes to eat a meal, Xi's fondness for Bai Ze also increased rapidly.
After the meal, before Bai Ze could even move, the two children quickly picked up the dishes and chopsticks to wash them.
After Xi and Jue finished packing, they prepared to go to the center of the tribe to gather. Bai Ze, still somewhat worried, repeatedly reminded them, "You must remember, safety is the most important thing."
Jue nodded.
Xi patted his chest and said, "I will protect Jue."
Bai Ze rubbed his head and smiled as he agreed, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Xi."
The two children walked to the cave entrance, and Jue carefully tidied Xi's clothes again, even retying the animal sinew on his shoes.
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