Qingchen slowed his pace and approached quietly.

Shen Miao had already noticed it, but only glanced at it out of the corner of her eye and ignored it.

When Qingchen walked up to her and was about to speak, Shen Miao turned around and faced away from him.

Qingchen: "..."

"I'm sorry, I was too hasty just now and my words were a bit harsh. I apologize to you," Qingchen said to Shen Miao's back.

Shen Miao did not respond.

Qingchen thought for a moment and then said, "What would it take for you to forgive me? You can scold me or beat me up, it doesn't matter."

Shen Miao sneered, "I wouldn't dare. Would I dare hit you? I can't even discipline the kids. If I hit you, wouldn't you be able to kill me silently one day?"

"That was just said in anger. You've raised the kids very well," Qingchen said in a deep voice.

Shen Miao's nose stung again. She glared at Qing Chen fiercely, thinking she was very imposing, but her eyes were red and she had no intimidation at all.

Qingchen's heart was incredibly soft.

He looked around, found a stick, and handed it to Shen Miao, saying, "If you're still angry, beat me up to vent your anger."

Shen Miao held the stick and brandished it at Qing Chen, raising it high. Qing Chen didn't even blink, just stood there, waiting for Shen Miao to vent her anger.

But then there was a loud crash as Shen Miao threw the stick away.

"Forget it, why would I hit you? I'm not a violent maniac."

Qingchen asked, "Are you still angry?"

Shen Miao strode forward without turning her head, "I forgive you this time."

Qingchen smiled faintly and followed Shen Miao home. The children were all waiting anxiously. When they saw Shen Miao return, they looked at her expectantly, but did not dare to rush over as usual.

Seeing this, Shen Miao couldn't help but feel a little sad.

When adults quarrel, the children are the most pitiful. This principle applies to any era.

"Mother isn't angry anymore. I'll show you what I can cook. Tell me what you want to eat. If you miss this chance, you'll never have another one," Shen Miao said, trying to sound cheerful.

The children immediately responded enthusiastically when they heard there was food, and the atmosphere quickly became lively again.

Qingchen leaned against the door with his arms crossed, watching Shen Miao interact with the children. Despite the stuffy kitchen, it felt as cool as if he had eaten an ice pop made by Shen Miao.

He felt once again that he shouldn't have said those words.

Shen Miao is a good mother, but he is not a good husband.

...

A battle with the skeleton soldiers made Shen Miao's purse bulge again.

She took a moment to check the beast crystals she had acquired. Most of them were ordinary and could be used to buy things at the beast farm. Only one was rather peculiar. According to the system feedback, this greenish-blue beast crystal possessed the ability to control the mind.

To be honest, this ability is a bit strange, and Shen Miao doesn't really like it.

How perverted it is to manipulate other people's minds at will.

But she couldn't bear to throw them away. After some time of exploration, she has now discovered that there aren't many beast crystals with special abilities like these, so each one is a pleasant surprise.

Shen Miao thought about it for a long time but couldn't make up her mind, so she temporarily put the beast crystal aside.

One day, while chatting with Qingchen, she suddenly remembered this matter and asked about it indirectly.

"Mind manipulation?" Qingchen shook his head. "I've never seen or encountered it before, but such an ability should exist."

There are many things they don't know about the entire orc continent.

The unknown does not mean it can be taken lightly; on the contrary, it should be treated with even greater reverence.

Shen Miao then took out the greenish-blue, fruit-like beast crystal. "This beast crystal possesses the ability I just mentioned. Do you think we should keep it?"

"Of course I'll stay." Qingchen replied without hesitation.

Their children all possess their own unique abilities. Of course, the more abilities the better, but the fear is that if too many are developed, none of them will be mastered.

This was also one of the reasons why Shen Miao hesitated.

"Then who do you think should receive it?" Shen Miao asked.

Qingchen hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "Give it to Sanbao."

Shen Miao asked in surprise, "Why the Three Treasures?"

She thought it would be given to Da Bao or Si Bao, since one was the eldest and the other was a little female beast that needed more protection.

Qingchen replied matter-of-factly, "Because the Three Treasures need it."

"He has the ability to fly... Wait!"

Shen Miao suddenly realized that Sanbao was currently the weakest of the four cubs. Flying was only his ability to escape. But if one day someone restricted this ability of yours, you would have no choice but to surrender.

Because the Three Treasures have no offensive capabilities.

Da Bao's wind ability, Er Bao's water ability, and Si Bao's devouring ability are all highly aggressive abilities.

On the other hand, manipulating the mind is also not a form of attack.

Qingchen explained to her, "Although this ability is not offensive, it means that a person's inner thoughts can be seen through and manipulated. No matter how powerful he is, he can only be a puppet who listens to others."

Shen Miao thought about it and realized that it made perfect sense, so she became happy again.

The two called Sanbao over to help him absorb the beast crystal.

The children had absorbed beast crystals before and knew that they were useful for spiritual power, so they readily cooperated with Shen Miao. However, Shen Miao was afraid that after gaining this ability, he would go astray and do some bad things, so she gave him a lot of precautions.

"Don't use this ability casually unless it's absolutely necessary. Also, you can't spread this ability around, understand?" Shen Miao patiently instructed Sanbao.

Sanbao nodded seriously and obediently said, "Mother, I understand. I will cultivate my spiritual power diligently and not use this ability lightly."

Shen Miao patted his head.

To be honest, she was very relieved about Sanbao. This little one was even more well-behaved than Xiaosibao. Xiaosibao sometimes had some mischievous and clever ideas, but Sanbao, apart from eating, was as gentle and mild-mannered as dough.

If he says he'll be obedient, then he definitely will be obedient.

Taking this opportunity, Shen Miao also tested the abilities of the other children.

Da Bao and Er Bao are becoming increasingly adept at manipulating wind and water, but they are still young. Given time, they will surely become extraordinary beastmen.

Xiao Sibao's ability to swallow has also become much more proficient. In front of Shen Miao and the others, she swallowed a whole wild ox in one go, but quickly spat it all out.

"It doesn't taste good." Xiao Sibao frowned, clearly disgusted.

Ordinary bison don't have beast crystals or spiritual power, so their taste is naturally not very good.

The other kids pointed at Xiao Sibao and laughed, "Sibao, you're too greedy! We wouldn't even eat raw bison, and you still ate it, hahaha, disgusting, aren't you?"

"Hmph." Little Sibao turned his face away haughtily, ignoring his annoying older brothers.