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The water in the river rippled again.

Xu Wan had her back to Zhu You, but she didn't dare to move. She could feel Zhu You's aura getting closer and closer to her.

The little female's back was completely hidden by her cascading long hair, revealing not a single glimpse of her back.

But the wind blew by, and the smooth shoulders he could vaguely see were enough to make Zhu You lose his breath.

"Wanwan..."

Xu Wan didn't dare to move; her heart, which hadn't calmed down, beat even faster at this moment.

If he really is... what should I do?

Zhu You took another step forward, and now he could easily reach out and hold the little female in his arms.

Every part of my body was screaming the same thought: to embrace her... to possess her.

Xu Wan felt his hand rise.

His fingertips were burning hot as they brushed against her shoulder.

Xu Wan suddenly squatted down and submerged herself back into the water.

Her voice trembled slightly, as if she were afraid.

"Zhu You, you said you would respect me."

It felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over his back, and his rationality returned. Zhu You's forehead twitched violently.

He withdrew his hand, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and began to use his supernatural abilities to suppress the heatwave.

"...Wanwan, I'm sorry."

Zhu You's voice was hoarse beyond belief, but the aggression emanating from him vanished.

He turned around and strode quickly to the shore. "Wanwan, the clothes are finished. I'll be waiting for you up ahead."

Only when his footsteps faded into the distance did Xu Wan slowly turn around, pat her face with water, and exhale.

"Child, is male heat... really that painful?"

Of course, without the comfort of females, many males would go insane or die from the agony.

Xu Wan's heart skipped a beat. "Is it that serious? Isn't there any other way?"

[You can have more physical contact with Zhuyou and release your soothing abilities appropriately. The first three days of the heat cycle are the most difficult, but it will get much better after that.]

She was silent for a moment before giving a muffled "Mmm," and then said, "...I understand."

It seems that even if the system doesn't issue any tasks, she will at least sleep with Zhuyou tonight.

As for this task, which carries the implication of "retaliation" from the system, Xu Wan felt a bit of a headache.

Chen Shuang was alright; he practically wanted to come right up to her. But Hu Jiu...

She glanced at the moon and muttered softly, "Sigh, this sensitive little fox, how can I get close?"

Thinking this, she picked up the animal skin skirt and put it on. Looking at the width that just hit her waist, Xu Wan was stunned.

"Is this a good fit? I don't think I told him my size."

[Host, you hugged him.]

She opened her mouth, then closed it again.

"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore."

She quickly left the riverbank; if she didn't leave soon, she feared she would recall some unbearable images.

She was almost seen naked twice in a row, so this place probably isn't suitable for her. She should probably take a bath somewhere else next time.

For a period of time afterward, Zhuyou lost his identity as a bathing guard.

Of course, this is something.

Zhu You is currently pondering how to get Wanwan to agree to his wish to sleep with her tonight.

He heard footsteps behind him, turned around, and saw the little female walking towards him.

A smile played on her lips, as if she hadn't taken his earlier actions to heart.

"Wanwan."

"I'm done washing up, let's go home."

"Okay." He extended his hand. "May I hold your hand?"

Xu Wan placed her hand in his slightly cool palm, letting him hold her hand as they walked back.

The moonlight cast long shadows of the two people, and when they overlapped, it was impossible to tell whose shadow was whose.

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Outside the cave, Chen Shuang listlessly plucked a blade of grass and put it in her mouth, but her gaze remained fixed on the riverbank.

Hmph, she actually went to take a bath with Wanwan while he was away.

If it weren't for Hu Jiu stopping him, how could he have missed such a good opportunity?

Yes, Fox Jiu is also a wicked person.

If he were to speak ill of Wanwan in front of him, he would have fought with him no matter what, if it weren't for the fear of rubbing his wounds on his face.

My ears twitched slightly; I could hear footsteps approaching.

He tilted his head to spit out the grass from his mouth, then stood up excitedly and looked into the distance.

It really was Wanwan.

Her animal skin skirt, worn on her body, subtly revealed the curve of her waist.

Her hair, which had always been tied up, was now loose behind her, with a few strands blowing in the night wind, and she carried a pleasant scent mixed with moisture.

"Wanwan!"

He couldn't wait any longer, so he transformed into his beast form and charged over.

As they approached, they saw that her hand was being held by Zhu You.

They held hands?

He stopped in his tracks. Why? He hadn't held his hand like this even once in a long time.

As if something precious had been snatched away by someone else, a low growl escaped his throat uncontrollably.

He walked between the two, pushed their clasped hands apart with his head, and then rubbed his head against Xu Wan's palm.

"Wanwan, touch me..."

The soft touch made Xu Wan unable to resist squeezing and kneading it a few times. The white wolf purred contentedly and snuggled closer to her, but its gaze turned to Zhu You defiantly.

Hmph, Wanwan didn't push me away.

Zhu You's gaze darkened, and she turned to the other side, taking Xu Wan's other hand in hers again.

"Wanwan, I feel terrible..."

The person who wouldn't even utter a sound of pain when applying a skin-regenerating ointment is now complaining of feeling unwell.

Xu Wan's attention was immediately drawn to him, and she didn't even bother to touch the furry thing anymore, so she simply held him with both hands.

"I'm here, what should I do? How about... you hold me while we sleep tonight?"

Zhu You paused, her heart pounding faster and faster.

He hadn't figured out what excuse to use yet, but Wanwan brought it up first.

Does this mean that she... has already learned to accept him in her heart?

"Okay." He nodded, his voice a little hoarse. "I won't do anything else, Wanwan."

With his plan achieved, even the way he looked at Chen Shuang softened considerably.

Chen Shuang felt a pang of jealousy from that one look.

Unable to accept it, he immediately transformed back into human form and moved behind Xu Wan, resting his chin on her shoulder and saying coquettishly, "Wanwan, I feel bad too, I want to hold you while I sleep~"

Xu Wan was startled by him. "You...you're having your period too?"

"Hmm...hmm?" Chen Shuang looked at her, then at Zhu You, and her originally sorrowful face suddenly showed a hint of schadenfreude.

"During the peak of your relationship, do you only hold him while sleeping every night?"

"Otherwise what?" Xu Wan narrowed her eyes. "Chen Shuang, why are you laughing?"

Two parts reluctance, three parts provocation, and four parts schadenfreude.

This was the first time Xu Wan had ever known that Chen Shuang had a talent for acting.

Chen Shuang shrugged. "It's nothing."

The snake race is known for its strong ability to form mates, and the peak of their mate-forming period can last for several months.

Males with females have a hard time, not to mention the others.

But Wanwan didn't even consider forming a bond with Zhuyou, which means he still has a chance!

But... what if that wicked snake Zhuyou tries to take advantage of Wanwan? No, he has to stay and watch over her!

"Wanwan, I still want to sleep with you, okay?"

Hearing him say that, Xu Wan turned to look at him, "Are you sure?"

"certainly!"

"Then..." Zhu You and Chen Shuang unconsciously slowed their breathing, afraid of missing her answer.

Xu Wan pointed towards the direction of their cave entrance, "Then call Fox Jiu over too, let's all sleep together tonight!"