Chapter 162 Rua the Tsundere Big Cat (19)

Meeting the parents went much more smoothly than they had imagined. After all, everyone knew each other well and had originally planned to get married. It was just that a small mistake had occurred in the middle, so naturally everyone was happy with the outcome.

When Li Ziyan and his family returned home, they found not only the Li family of three but also Leta's parents, who were planning to have a meal together. Leta was a little surprised, but he didn't refuse. In his opinion, he had to be responsible for Li Ziyan and would spend his life with him. Meeting his parents was a must, and it was a promise he had made.

Initially, Leta's parents had been a bit worried, but after this meal, their doubts had dissipated. Leta was known for her quirky and erratic nature, so insistent she might not even know what love felt like. They worried that if she and Li Ziyan were together, she'd be the one being pursued. While that wouldn't be a bad thing, if the pursuer got tired and exhausted, it would be a real pain for both of them. But now, it seemed like their worries were unnecessary.

Leta would remember Li Ziyan's favorite dishes and would carefully pour water for Li Ziyan. Even though his expression was still awkward, his actions were caring and gentle, which was something they had never imagined.

Only now did they realize that Leta was tough inside and had built a high wall, but between the walls, there was only a small path left, giving Li Ziyan the right to pass.

They may not be a match made in heaven, but they are extremely compatible. There is a corner in each of their lives that belongs to the other, and there are marks of each other in their souls.

Li Zihan couldn't say anything. Relationships and marriages weren't matters outsiders could interfere with. Furthermore, he could see that Li Ziyan and Leta were in love, so this outcome couldn't be better. So even though he felt bad for Li Ziyan and had a bit of a brother complex, hoping he could take good care of him, he wouldn't say anything to stop them.

"The annual beast tide is about to begin. Are Leta and Zihan ready? This year's beast tide may be more ferocious than ever before." Father Li said first, frowning slightly, with a little worry. The beast tide refers to the early autumn of each year, when a large number of unintelligent wild beasts will attack human society from the mountains and forests. But at the same time, there will also be many spiritual creatures, herbs and resources during the beast tide period. This is also a good time for people to hunt and gather.

Even though technology is advanced enough nowadays, there are still many things that orcs need to handle with their innate abilities and functions.

"Don't worry, Dad. I haven't neglected my training these days, so there will be no problem." Li Zihan was very confident. It was not because he was conceited, but because he had a precise grasp of his abilities.

"I don't have any problem with that either."

Leta's voice was steady, with a little bit of arrogance, but it didn't make people feel that he was arrogantly lying. Li Ziyan looked at him with admiration, with a pair of bright and clear eyes flashing, which made Li Zihan feel jealous.

"I know you're powerful, but you still have to be careful during a beast tide. Don't get hurt. Even if you don't lose your life, it will still be painful."

Leta's mother and father chimed in, saying that elders like them always worried about their children. Li Ziyan and the others naturally understood this. As an orc, he wouldn't participate in the wet hunting and gathering. Although he longed to, he knew that going would only cause trouble and become a burden.

After the group finished their meal, Leta went home with his parents. Before leaving, he said goodbye to Li Ziyan. If he hadn't been trying to hold on to his little pride, he would have probably gone forward and kissed Li Ziyan on the lips.

Although the parents didn't want to be a third wheel, they all looked at them with a hint of sarcasm and playfulness. Li Ziyan and Leta held hands briefly before each going home.

A week later, the beast hunt began, marking the start of a roughly two-week-long period. The beastmen would split into separate teams, assigned to different areas for defense, hunting, and gathering. Leta and Li Zihan were naturally in the same group. Both armed and armored, their faces and eyes gleaming with an unprecedented fierceness and passion.

The fight among the beast tide is the most primitive struggle. Such a scene is extremely bloody, but it is also for survival. There is no mercy. If you are kind to the opponent, you will be cruel to yourself.

"Leta, don't go any further. There is a death swamp ahead and the beasts there will be even crazier!" Leta naturally knew this, but he did not stop. He bent down and his expression changed.

As soon as Li Zihan saw his current state, he knew that he wanted to transform into a beast. He frowned and said in a serious tone, "What are you doing? We can just stop here. It's too dangerous in there."

"There's something I want in there."

"What do you want?" Li Zihan was puzzled, but he soon realized what Leta was talking about. His expression was a little dumbfounded, and his eyes became complicated. "Xueying Grass? What do you want Xueying Grass for?"

Leta didn't say anything, but turned to glance at Li Zihan. The deep meaning in her eyes was instantly clear. Snow Ying Grass is a sacred herb in the Orc Kingdom, growing in the Death Swamp. Its ability to survive in this forbidden land of death grants it a special and mysterious healing power, capable of prolonging life and curing chronic illnesses. However, due to its extremely dangerous and harsh growing environment, few Orcs can even get close enough to harvest it.

Li Zihan also wanted to go and get the Snow Ying Grass, but when he was eighteen years old, he was attacked by a wild beast and injured when he was only halfway there. He almost died. He did it for Li Ziyan, not for anything else.

However, Leta's physique is level 3S, so he doesn't need Snow Ying Grass at all. His purpose of taking Snow Ying Grass is self-evident.

From a public perspective, this is hunting, and Li Zihan cannot allow Leta to put himself in danger; from a personal perspective, Leta is his future brother-in-law, and he cannot watch Leta fall into such a dangerous situation.

But out of affection, Li Zihan also wanted to get the Xueying Grass to help Li Ziyan recover.

"Leta, this is too dangerous. If Zi Yan knew about this, he would never let you go."

"I won't let him know, and neither will you."

Leta spoke in a firm tone, and in front of Li Zihan's somewhat shocked eyes, he transformed into a beast form, a huge black panther roared out, and rushed into the Death Swamp with all four hooves.

Li Zihan cursed inwardly and also transformed into a beast form. The white tiger followed closely behind him, and the two beasts rushed into the forbidden land of death together.

Leta ran in front with a firm look in his eyes. Everyone thought that his feelings for Li Ziyan were not very deep, but only he knew that Li Ziyan was no longer a lover to him. Li Ziyan was a ray of light in his ordinary life for 20 years and opened a new life for him.