Chapter 79 Extra Chapter: Beastmen
Ye Qingyun transmigrated into a world of beastmen.
When he first transmigrated, he was not used to it at all. However, after a while, he can now leisurely transform into a beast and lick his long fur as a cat in his spare time.
That day, Ye Qingyun went out to work as usual to earn a living. However, on his way home after finishing his work, he noticed something was wrong.
He smelled a strong stench of blood.
This stretch of road is very remote. At this time of day, there is no one else around except him. Where did the smell of blood come from?
Could someone have been murdered and their body dumped here?
After analyzing the situation, Ye Qingyun was terrified by her own words. However, clinging to the thought that the person might still be saved, Ye Qingyun did not leave but instead carefully began searching.
There were no strange large garbage bags or boxes, nor any lying corpses. Ye Qingyun followed the scent to the depths of the grass, where he saw a small, black cat, only the size of his palm, covered in wounds.
Ye Qingyun only glanced at it, and her anger flared up instantly.
This is outrageous! Who would lay such a heavy hand on such a young child?! Are they even human?!
...Okay, they're orcs, definitely not humans.
Ye Qingyun carefully picked up the little black cat. He felt the cat's faint heartbeat in his palm and breathed a sigh of relief.
Perhaps sensing someone approaching, the little black cat opened its eyes, its gaze filled with alertness. It stretched out its paw and swiftly and forcefully scratched Ye Qingyun's arm.
"hiss--"
Ye Qingyun gasped. Several bloody scratches appeared on his forearm, almost causing him to instinctively throw the little thing away.
"You're pretty good." Ye Qingyun put the little black cat in her pocket to prevent it from catching her again. "Alright, it won't eat you, don't be nervous."
Ye Qingyun took the little guy to the village doctor, hoping the doctor could help treat him.
Before this, Ye Qingyun had never been here and was not very familiar with the medical standards of this world. Therefore, when he saw the doctor stop after casually spraying some water on the little black cat, he was shocked.
Ye Qingyun: "...Is that all?"
"We don't treat black or ominous things; that's our custom." The doctor sat down again with a cold expression. "Is this your brother? You should prepare some money so he can have a good meal before he dies. If he doesn't die, he'll bring trouble to the family sooner or later."
What a quack doctor!
What's wrong with black? It doesn't get dirty easily, isn't that great! You can even shower less often!
Ye Qingyun angrily took the little black cat back to his home, determined to heal it himself.
After the doctor finished speaking, the little black cat closed its eyes. Its dark little face was expressionless, as if it had become accustomed to things always going wrong and had no attachment to anything in this world.
"You're not dead yet, cheer up!" Ye Qingyun placed it on the soft cushion. "Don't pay attention to that quack doctor. The idea that black is an omen of bad luck is just feudal superstition and is completely unreliable."
The little black cat looked up at him, then lowered its head again and lay there quietly.
Ye Qingyun was neither a doctor nor a veterinarian, and he wasn't really sure how to treat the kitten. He took out some herbs that he had found last time that could stop bleeding, applied the herbs to the little black cat, placed the kitten on a soft and comfortable bed, and then began to take meticulous care of it.
These tiny cubs can't eat much, so Ye Qingyun cooks them all sorts of nutritious porridges and feeds them to them with a small spoon.
The little guy was clearly not used to being cared for like this. The first time Ye Qingyun fed it like this, the little guy's half-closed eyes widened, and it looked at him as if it were frightened.
"Why aren't you eating? Is it not to your liking?" Ye Qingyun put down her spoon and looked at the little black cat. She had to admit, the little black face was quite cute. Ye Qingyun gave in, "Alright, I'll go get you something else."
Ye Qingyun tried to get up, but his clothes got caught on the hem. The little black cat watched him for a long time before slowly moving and starting to eat.
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After some time, the little black cat, which had been covered in wounds, had almost completely healed its injuries.
Ye Qingyun breathed a sigh of relief. He had been taking care of the little guy for a long time and was exhausted. After confirming that the little guy would not die from his injuries, he immediately threw himself onto the bed.
Ye Qingyun was lying down with her eyes closed when she noticed something wet and hot pressed against her forearm.
He opened his eyes in shock and saw the little black cat move over, sticking out its tongue and slowly licking the scratches on his forearm.
When he opened his eyes, the little black cat paused for a moment, its bright black eyes looking at him as if afraid of being chased away. Seeing that he didn't react, it casually continued licking him.
Ye Qingyun felt a pang of sadness, as if her rebellious son was finally starting to listen.
He really liked the little guy and hoped they could become family, but no matter what, that wasn't an excuse to take the little guy for himself. He still had to help the little guy go home.
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After the little black cat was cured, Ye Qingyun began to think about taking it to find her family.
Ye Qingyun told the little black cat about this, thinking it would be very happy, but to his surprise, the little guy looked at him and his eyes instantly dimmed.
In the end, it didn't make a sound, but slowly walked over and rubbed its face against his arm.
That day, Ye Qingyun took the little black cat to the village chief's house.
"You want to find a family for your lost calf?" The village chief stroked his goatee and frowned. "Isn't it normal for such an ominous black creature to be thrown away? The fact that you didn't kill it outright shows that you've been very kind to it. Nobody cares about these things, so you'll have to rely on fate to find it."
Ye Qingyun: "..."
Ye Qingyun's values as a human being were shaken.
"You should throw it away sooner rather than later," the village chief continued. "Little Ye, even if you don't believe in the saying that black is unlucky, you're not married yet, and it'll be hard to find a partner if you keep one. Do you have someone you like? I think the hyena's son at the village entrance is perfect. He's liked you for a long time, and you two are bound to get together. He definitely can't accept something like this..."
The village chief kept rambling on and on. Ye Qingyun lowered his head and his gaze met that of the little black cat that had been watching him.
Those eyes lacked any sparkle, only a self-deprecating tone befitting its young age, and a cold indifference that showed no surprise at being abandoned.
"Do you want to go back?" Ye Qingyun asked.
The little black cat closed its eyes and shook its head in despair.
Ye Qingyun couldn't quite describe his feelings. He patted the fluffy little head and whispered, "Don't be afraid, I'll take care of you."
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It's impossible not to feel nervous when a new baby suddenly appears in the house.
Ye Qingyun hurriedly bought a bunch of early childhood education books, wanting to see how professionals raise children.
After reading the first book, Ye Qingyun learned that she should use her beast form to sleep with the cubs that had not yet been able to transform into human form.
That very night, Ye Qingyun transformed into a long-haired white cat and cuddled the little black cat to sleep. His tail, covering the little black cat, was like a perfectly fitting large blanket.
The little black cat hugged his tail for a long time, then let out an extremely unnatural "meow".
Ye Qingyun looked at it with a kind expression.
What a good child! They don't even know how to act cute. It's clear they never acted cute at home before. They should be meowing.
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Not long after, Ye Qingyun learned new knowledge from another book.
The book says that research shows that breastfeeding gives infants a strong sense of security, letting them know that they are loved and that their parents will be there to ensure their safety.
The book also suggests that even parents with insufficient breast milk should not give up this practice, otherwise it can easily cause the cub to become introverted and anxious.
Ye Qingyun was stunned.
Introverted and anxious—aren't these the perfect words to describe his little black dog?
So this can alleviate these two emotions?
So, should he...?
The little black cat was actually lying to one side, its tail swishing against him. But when it saw that page, its tail stopped, and the whole cat froze.
Ye Qingyun patted its head and made a difficult decision.
As a human being, Ye Qingyun couldn't possibly bring herself to do something so shameless.
But as a cat, he can.
That night, Ye Qingyun transformed into his beast form. Freed from the psychological burden of being human, he exposed his furry belly and gestured to Xiao Hei, "Come here."
The little black cat walked in, its body somewhat tense.
Ye Qingyun was too embarrassed to say what he was going to say next, so he simply reached out his paw, picked up the little black cat, placed it on his fluffy belly, and then pressed the little black cat's head down.
Ye Qingyun said succinctly, "Eat."
Immediately afterwards, Ye Qingyun felt a struggle, and he was shocked to find that the little guy was actually resisting.
"No, no." The little black cat's still somewhat childish voice rang out.
Ye Qingyun: "???"
This thing can actually talk?
She can talk at such a young age; she's a genius!
“You don’t have to do this,” the little black cat said, looking down. “You don’t have to be so nice to me. I don’t deserve it.”
Ye Qingyun: "..."
Ye Qingyun frowned.
"I'm unlucky. If you ever change your mind and want to throw me away, I'll understand..."
Ye Qingyun interrupted the little black cat: "Do you have a name?"
The little black cat looked at him, and after a long while whispered, "Gu Chenyuan."
"Okay, Gu Chenyuan, listen to me," Ye Qingyun lifted Gu Chenyuan up with her paws, "I like black, so I won't throw you away. If you want to repay me, then eat your food obediently, sleep obediently, and grow up quickly, understand?"
Gu Chenyuan didn't speak, he just stared at him blankly.
This time, Ye Qingyun pulled Gu Chenyuan into his arms again, thinking that Gu Chenyuan would not resist this time, but he was still held back.
Gu Chenyuan seemed to have made a great decision before saying the following words: "I'm all grown up now... not a cub anymore. You can't do this. It's not good for you."
Ye Qingyun asked in confusion, "You're quite old? How old?"
Gu Chenyuan looked down at the blanket. He was already fully developed, a black panther who had reached adulthood in both mind and body. His current small size was only due to an accidental shrinking spell.
Having transformed into the form of a cub, he was discovered by the orcs who viewed black as an omen of bad luck and sought to kill him. He thought he was doomed this time, but unexpectedly, he encountered Ye Qingyun.
The reason he hadn't told Ye Qingyun about this before was because he shamefully craved this warmth and was afraid that if he told Ye Qingyun the truth, he would be kicked out immediately.
But now, he could no longer hide it. Ye Qingyun was treating him this way without knowing the truth. If he went along with it, he would be a bastard.
Gu Chenyuan said in a low voice, "Three years old."
They possess a heritage; they are not born ignorant. Three years is enough for them to absorb enough knowledge to become a mature leopard.
Ye Qingyun: "...Three years old?"
Is three years old considered old? Is he still a baby?
Sigh, this little guy is three years old and still so thin and small. I wonder what he's been through.
Since arriving here, Ye Qingyun has lived alone. When communicating with other beastmen, she rarely touches on the issue of age. She only knows that the average lifespan of beastmen is the same as that of humans, so she subconsciously assumes that the age of adulthood for beastmen and humans is the same.
"Three years old is three years old," Ye Qingyun patted Gu Chenyuan's head, "It's okay."
This time, when Ye Qingyun pressed Gu Chenyuan against his furry belly again, there was no resistance.
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Ye Qingyun found that Gu Chenyuan was so sensible that it was heartbreaking, and he never had any of the little problems that ordinary cubs would have.
It never cried or made a fuss, never made any demands on Ye Qingyun, and instead did its best to help Ye Qingyun with her tasks.
It diligently licked Ye Qingyun's fur, even trying to save its own food so that Ye Qingyun could eat more.
Ye Qingyun was both touched and amused as she pushed the food back: "No need to give it to me, you need to eat your fill first, understand?"
Gu Chenyuan looked at him quietly for a moment, then shook his head: "You are more important."
Ye Qingyun was moved to tears.
What a good child!
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As the days went by, Ye Qingyun lived a very happy and fulfilling life, but recently he has a new worry.
He discovered that this little black cat named Gu Chenyuan was growing incredibly fast.
Not long ago, it wasn't even as big as his tail, and he would hold it in his arms to sleep. Now it's grown much bigger than him, and he's the one holding him in his arms to sleep now!
With his physique, doing that kind of thing with Gu Chenyuan would completely change the nature of the experience.
It suddenly transformed from a heartwarming and harmonious children's parenting program into a cat-themed show unsuitable for those without cats.
...It doesn't even seem like an ordinary cat.
This looks like, or might be... a black panther.
After confirming that Gu Chenyuan was indeed Black Panther, Ye Qingyun felt a strange mix of heartbreak and pride.
His adorable kitten is gone.
But it's really amazing that a cat can be a father to a leopard!
That night, after Ye Qingyun was held in Gu Chenyuan's arms and kissed, Gu Chenyuan pressed her into his arms again.
Gu Chenyuan licked his fur, carefully licking it from top to bottom.
Gu Chenyuan was much bigger than him now, and he didn't feel like he was being licked by a baby at all, but rather by a powerful creature.
Gu Chenyuan nuzzled him with his head and said in a deep voice, "I'll lick you like this from now on, okay?"
Ye Qingyun stroked Gu Chenyuan's fur, feeling both happy and worried.
He was happy that Gu Chenyuan was filial, but worried that Gu Chenyuan had grown up and he couldn't continue like this with him. He had to think of a way to maintain a normal social distance with Gu Chenyuan.
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Before Ye Qingyun could figure out how to tell Gu Chenyuan about this, Gu Chenyuan suggested going hunting, telling Ye Qingyun to rest at home while he would support the family.
How could Ye Qingyun possibly agree to let a three-year-old child support the family! Would he even be human?!
Even though Gu Chenyuan now looks like a fully grown black leopard, that won't do!
The next day, when Ye Qingyun went out to work, she locked the door.
When he returned home that evening, he saw Gu Chenyuan sitting quietly at the door, with a huge piece of processed meat in front of him.
Ye Qingyun was immediately startled.
Even the strongest hunter in their village rarely manages to hunt such a large prey, and he always ends up exhausted. How come Gu Chenyuan brought it back so easily?
Gu Chenyuan flicked his tail, walked over, and rubbed his head against him.
Ye Qingyun: "...How did you get out? Are you hurt?"
“I jumped out of the window and wasn’t hurt,” Gu Chenyuan replied. He looked up and gazed intently at Ye Qingyun. “I have the ability. From now on, let me do these kinds of strenuous tasks, okay?”
Gu Chenyuan's gaze was deep; as he looked at Ye Qingyun, it was as if he were looking at his entire world.
Ye Qingyun couldn't quite describe his feelings; he felt a pang of sadness and reached out to rub Gu Chenyuan's head.
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Soon after, Ye Qingyun discovered that the "hard work" Gu Chenyuan mentioned included many aspects.
Not only hunting, but also all sorts of trivial matters in life, such as cleaning and cooking, were all taken care of by Gu Chenyuan. It seemed that Gu Chenyuan wanted to raise him into an ancestor who would not lift a finger.
When Ye Qingyun first saw a black leopard cooking, his eyes nearly popped out of his head. He wanted to push Gu Chenyuan away to prevent him from accidentally cutting his paw. But Gu Chenyuan, a leopard, was much stronger than him, a little kitten. Not only could he not be pushed away, but he also finished cooking dinner in a very orderly manner.
The dinner was quite to Ye Qingyun's liking, and he ate until he was stuffed.
I wonder who will become Gu Chenyuan's partner in the future. That would be such a treat! I just wonder if that person would still be willing to let him mooch a few meals off them occasionally?
Ye Qingyun lay sprawled like a cat as Gu Chenyuan rubbed his belly. Ye Qingyun squinted contentedly and sighed, "You're so good at taking care of people, and so capable. There will definitely be many people vying to marry you in the future. You'll be..."
Ye Qingyun originally wanted to say that one should be devoted to one's partner, but then suddenly remembered that there was no monogamy in the beastman world, and that strong people all had multiple partners.
Ye Qingyun used to watch Animal World often, and those animals were just like that, so after transmigrating to this world, Ye Qingyun accepted it quickly. Therefore, he changed his words to suit local customs and said, "You should build bigger houses in the future, otherwise there won't be enough room for so many companions."
The hand that was on his stomach stopped moving. Ye Qingyun sensed something was wrong, opened his eyes, and saw Gu Chenyuan looking at him unhappily: "You don't have that many partners."
Ye Qingyun: "Huh?"
“I only want one,” Gu Chenyuan said.
Ye Qingyun was somewhat pleased that Gu Chenyuan shared the same views on marriage as him. He patted Chenyuan's fur and agreed, "Okay, then we'll only have one."
Gu Chenyuan then asked, "And you? What kind of partner would you like to find?"
"Me?" Ye Qingyun laughed. "I'm not planning on finding a partner. Don't worry, I won't suddenly have a stepfather who will mistreat you, my poor little cabbage."
Gu Chenyuan's gaze was subtle, it was hard to tell whether he was happy or unhappy. He then hugged him tightly, stroked his fur, and whispered, "Go to sleep."
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Ye Qingyun fell into a deep sleep, her soft, white fur contrasting sharply with Gu Chenyuan's black fur.
Gu Chenyuan lowered his head and restrainedly licked the incredibly soft white fur.
He doesn't want multiple partners; he only wants one.
It's the one I'm holding right now.
He didn't know when this feeling changed, but it grew deeper and deeper, gradually engulfing him.
Ye Qingyun treats him like family and has never thought about finding a partner. If he confesses his feelings rashly, it may actually cause Ye Qingyun to feel disgusted.
...He was content as long as he could be by Ye Qingyun's side.
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Ye Qingyun thought that life would continue peacefully like this, and that when Gu Chenyuan grew up, found a partner, and gained status with his superior martial arts skills, he could retire gracefully and begin his old age.
However, the unexpected always comes faster than expected.
That day, Gu Chenyuan went hunting as usual, while Ye Qingyun woke up a little late because she couldn't sleep most of the night after Gu Chenyuan licked her fur.
Ye Qingyun was very worried. Recently, Gu Chenyuan's grooming skills had improved dramatically, making him feel that something was wrong and he also felt very guilty.
It has to be said that Gu Chenyuan's adult-sized black panther is really handsome, and it really appeals to his aesthetic sense.
...It seems we still need to sleep in separate beds. The child is growing up and can't sleep the same way as when he was little.
I'll talk to Gu Chenyuan tonight.
Ye Qingyun got out of bed and opened the door to go out when she heard an unusual commotion coming from afar.
It was a mixture of crying, roaring, and wailing. Ye Qingyun sensed something was wrong. He transformed into a cat and jumped to a high tree branch, finally seeing what had happened.
Hordes of strange, ferocious beasts were slaughtering indiscriminately, while the beautiful orcs were bound and piled up in heaps.
The village has been invaded!
The sound of flapping wings rang out, and Ye Qingyun nervously turned his head to look. He saw an unfamiliar crow fly to a nearby branch and look at him with a malicious tilt of its head.
"There's a beautiful little kitten hiding here," the crow said in a hoarse voice. "Where we're from, we love playing with pretty girls like you—"
Ye Qingyun lunged forward, biting the crow's wing and knocking it off the tree.
Cats are always good at catching birds. Crow was caught off guard and was scratched by Ye Qingyun. Enraged, it transformed into human form, while Ye Qingyun ran away without looking back.
The crow's accomplices are nearby. Fighting with the crow now would only give its accomplices time to come and reinforce them. The priority should be to make a quick getaway.
His running attracted the attention of many enemies, and they soon caught up with him.
Ye Qingyun originally thought that there wouldn't be many people coming to capture him, and he could find a chance to shake them off. But he didn't expect that when he turned around while running, he would see at least a dozen ferocious beasts chasing after him, their fierce faces full of excitement.
Ye Qingyun broke out in a cold sweat. He didn't know why so many people were chasing him, but he knew that under these circumstances, his chances of escaping successfully were very low.
Ye Qingyun gradually ran into the forest outside the village, and he began to feel tired.
It had just rained last night, and the soil was still damp. Every step you took would leave a footprint. As Ye Qingyun ran, she saw a series of claw marks on the ground.
The claw mark was much larger than his, and it was a size and shape that he was very familiar with.
...These are very likely Gu Chenyuan's claw marks.
The footprints stretched forward into the depths of the forest, as if following them would lead one to the owner of the footprints.
Ye Qingyun's breathing quickened. If he followed these footprints, he might encounter Gu Chenyuan. That way, he wouldn't be alone, and he wouldn't have to face so many enemies by himself. Perhaps he would still have a chance to survive.
Ye Qingyun glanced back at the pack of beasts behind him. They were clearly very interested in him, the little kitten, and kept chasing after him, saying things to provoke him from time to time. They said that once they caught him, they would play with him and turn him into a docile little kitten who would only accept food from them.
As long as we find Gu Chenyuan...
Ye Qingyun gritted her teeth, and finally turned and ran in another direction where there were no footprints of Gu Chenyuan.
What was he going to do with Gu Chenyuan? Was he going to drag Gu Chenyuan down with him to die?
This kind of thing is something he, as an adult, can handle.
As Ye Qingyun ran, she quickly darted up a tall tree and climbed to the top of the tree.
This tree grows on the edge of a valley, and below this branch lies a very deep valley.
It's high enough here, and the branch is thin enough. If those overweight guys try to get close, they'll just break the branch and fall to their deaths with him.
Ye Qingyun breathed a sigh of relief and sat up straight.
The enemy was furious: "Fine, I'll wait here and see you jump!"
Ye Qingyun ignored them and closed her eyes.
He's also afraid of pain.
But if I fall down while I'm asleep, it probably won't hurt anymore.
When Gu Chenyuan returned and found the village occupied, he wondered how he would react, and whether he would be captured by the remaining enemy forces.
Hopefully, Gu Chenyuan will be smart enough to run far away and never come back.
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Time passed gradually, the sun set, and Ye Qingyun changed from sitting to lying down on the tree branch, preparing to bid farewell to herself in sleep.
As drowsiness gradually crept in, Ye Qingyun was just about to fall asleep when she heard some sounds coming from below.
That was the sound of fallen leaves being stepped on. Ye Qingyun opened her eyes and, in the dim light, with the help of her excellent night vision, saw a familiar figure.
It was a long and slender black panther, its eyes narrowed as it carefully searched every inch of the ground.
Its gaze suddenly shifted, meeting Ye Qingyun's eyes directly.
Ye Qingyun was startled and instinctively shrank back, not wanting the black panther to see him. However, it was too late; the black panther ran towards him without hesitation.
This is exactly the Gu Chenyuan that Ye Qingyun least wants to see right now.
Ye Qingyun was anxious. Why had Gu Chenyuan come here? What was he doing here? Didn't he see all the enemies below?
Hearing the commotion, the enemies guarding him under the tree also stood up and assumed defensive postures.
Ye Qingyun didn't care about anything else and shouted at Gu Chenyuan, "Stop! Don't come any closer! Run!"
But Gu Chenyuan seemed not to hear what he was saying, nor could he see the hordes of enemies, and continued running toward them.
Ye Qingyun panicked and started speaking without thinking: "Did you come here specifically to show me how you're going to die? You unfilial son, if you come any closer I'll jump!"
Without pausing, Gu Chenyuan ran headlong into the enemy ranks.
Ye Qingyun looked at the commotion below, wanting to go down and help, but also afraid that going down would only be a hindrance. She was so anxious that she was pacing back and forth.
He's just a cat! If only he were a dinosaur! He could just smash his head against all these things and kill them!
Never mind, Gu Chenyuan, a mere leopard, definitely can't defeat so many adult beasts; he has to go down and help.
He was in a very high position; jumping down would definitely kill him. He had to get down to a suitable location first.
Ye Qingyun broke out in a cold sweat. He didn't dare look down, fearing he would see Gu Chenyuan torn to pieces. He could only climb down as fast as he could. With great effort, he finally reached a height where he could jump down and stand up to help. At this moment, he finally dared to look up at Gu Chenyuan.
Upon seeing this, Ye Qingyun was stunned.
The scene he had imagined—Gu Chenyuan being surrounded and torn to pieces—did not occur. Instead, a large number of the originally menacing enemies fell, and those who remained stopped trying to attack Gu Chenyuan. Instead, they tucked their tails between their legs and retreated step by step. Once they were a certain distance away, they immediately turned and ran away.
Ye Qingyun: "...Wow."
Wow, his kid's really doing well.
Gu Chenyuan did not chase after the fleeing enemies, but instead walked to his feet, his eyes, glowing in the darkness, staring intently at him.
Gu Chenyuan's fur was still stained with thick blood of unknown origin, and his body was covered in messy wounds, making him look quite shocking.
Ye Qingyun felt sorry for Gu Chenyuan and jumped down to check his injuries, but was pulled into a strong embrace.
In contrast to this powerful force, Gu Chenyuan moved gently, licking Ye Qingyun's fur and tidying up the white fur that had become somewhat messy from running.
“Don’t be afraid,” Gu Chenyuan said, his eyes focused. “As long as I’m alive, no one can hurt you.”
Ye Qingyun was stunned, and felt her heart pound uncontrollably for a moment.
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Ye Qingyun and Gu Chenyuan returned to the village and drove away the remaining intruders. This time, no villagers regarded Gu Chenyuan as an ominous figure. They tried to speak to him, but Gu Chenyuan ignored them and simply followed Ye Qingyun.
Life returned to normal, but Ye Qingyun's heart began to stir.
He discovered that ever since he was rescued by a hero, his feelings towards Gu Chenyuan had changed.
Before, I looked at Gu Chenyuan with the same care and respect I would give him, but now I can't help but feel a little nervous.
Ye Qingyun isn't stupid; what that means is self-evident.
He developed some unhealthy feelings for Gu Chenyuan.
He's a beast! Gu Chenyuan is only three years old! Although Gu Chenyuan speaks and acts very maturely and looks like a big leopard, that's only because leopards grow fast! If Gu Chenyuan were to take human form, he might only be a little taller than his calf!
After a sleepless night, Ye Qingyun made a difficult decision.
Gu Chenyuan is still young and doesn't understand anything. If he deliberately guides Gu Chenyuan, there is a high chance that Gu Chenyuan will be seduced by him and get together with him without knowing what love is.
He can restrain himself from doing so, but what if his subconscious makes him do something tempting that he doesn't even realize he's doing?
No, no, he has to leave. He can't let Gu Chenyuan be corrupted by him!
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Gu Chenyuan discovered that Ye Qingyun had been avoiding him lately.
Even a fleeting glance would be swiftly avoided by Ye Qingyun.
But he hasn't done anything recently that might make Ye Qingyun hate him, so why is he suddenly like this?
An ominous premonition welled up from the bottom of his heart, and Gu Chenyuan thought of another possibility.
Ye Qingyun discovered the feelings he had hidden deep in his heart and felt disgusted by them.
She was trying to help him out of kindness, but he turned out to be a target of this leopard. Ye Qingyun must be feeling disgusted right now.
Gu Chenyuan gave a self-deprecating laugh.
...He's finished.
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That day, Ye Qingyun had prepared himself mentally. After having dinner with Gu Chenyuan, he took a deep breath and said, "Chenyuan, I have something to tell you."
Gu Chenyuan didn't speak, as if he hadn't heard, and got up to go to the kitchen to collect the dishes.
Ye Qingyun reached out and grabbed Gu Chenyuan's leg to stop him from leaving, continuing with a do-or-die attitude, "I have to leave for a while, and I probably won't be back for a while. This room and everything inside are yours. Be careful living alone, don't open the door to strangers, and don't be picky about food. A balanced diet is essential for good nutrition, and also..."
Ye Qingyun was stumped. He realized that his instructions were useless to Gu Chenyuan. Gu Chenyuan was always self-disciplined and strong. Things that ordinary children would worry about, he didn't need to worry about with Gu Chenyuan.
"Anyway..." Ye Qingyun let go of Gu Chenyuan's leg, "Even if I'm not here, you have to take good care of yourself."
Gu Chenyuan turned back: "Where are you going?"
Ye Qingyun fabricated a story: "I'm going home to visit someone."
Gu Chenyuan immediately said, "It's not safe on the road, I'll take you back."
Ye Qingyun remained silent for a moment, then shook her head.
He thought Gu Chenyuan would ask for the reason, but Gu Chenyuan looked at him and his eyes gradually lost their light.
"I understand." Gu Chenyuan lowered his head. "If you don't want to see me, I'll leave."
Ye Qingyun never expected Gu Chenyuan to say that, and her eyes widened in surprise: "What—I don't hate you, don't misunderstand!"
Gu Chenyuan tentatively rubbed against Ye Qingyun's hand, and seeing that Ye Qingyun did not object, he moved his whole leopard closer.
This may be the last time they have intimate contact.
But he wouldn't go too far. He would find a place nearby to stay and come over to secretly check on Ye Qingyun every night when it was quiet.
Ye Qingyun couldn't let Gu Chenyuan continue to misunderstand. He gritted his teeth and decided to tell Gu Chenyuan the whole truth and let him see just how terrifying he was.
Ye Qingyun helped Gu Chenyuan sit up straight and said sternly, "You're still trying to take advantage of me? Do you even know why I wanted to leave?"
Gu Chenyuan: "...I know."
“Then you must have guessed wrong,” Ye Qingyun said. “I told you before that I had no intention of finding a partner and wouldn’t find you a stepfather, do you remember?”
Gu Chenyuan nodded very slightly.
Ye Qingyun sighed: "But I've changed my mind now. I want to find someone. I've met a beast I like, and I even want him to be your stepfather."
Ye Qingyun originally wanted to continue by saying that the beast he liked was Gu Chenyuan, and that he wanted Gu Chenyuan to be his stepfather. This would surely shock Gu Chenyuan and make him realize just how morally depraved he was.
Before she could finish speaking, Ye Qingyun saw Gu Chenyuan's body tense up instantly, forming an aggressive posture, and his eyes revealed a murderous intent that he couldn't hide.
Ye Qingyun was stunned. Before she could even think about why Gu Chenyuan was so hostile, Gu Chenyuan headbutted her, causing her to fall unexpectedly onto the bench.
Gu Chenyuan leaned above him, his eyes filled with emotions he couldn't decipher: "You want to leave because of that orc?"
This posture made Ye Qingyun feel the danger. He wanted to move away, but Gu Chenyuan's tail wrapped around his ankle. He could only bite the bullet and say, "...I guess so."
Ye Qingyun almost suspected that Gu Chenyuan was going to bite him as punishment for his broken promise. However, Gu Chenyuan squinted at him for a long time and said in a deep voice, "I will only accept one person as my stepfather."
Ye Qingyun was shocked: "You actually found someone for me? Who was it?"
Gu Chenyuan wondered how much he had done behind the scenes without making a sound.
Gu Chenyuan didn't speak. He looked down at Ye Qingyun beneath him, then suddenly lowered his head and touched her red lips.
Gu Chenyuan: "Myself."
Ye Qingyun: "!!!"
Startled, Ye Qingyun jumped up, bumped into Gu Chenyuan, and then bounced back to lie flat.
Ye Qingyun touched her lips in disbelief; they still seemed to retain a trace of warmth.
The morally depraved words he used to threaten Gu Chenyuan were actually uttered by Gu Chenyuan without batting an eye!
That black panther is terrifying.
Gu Chenyuan doesn't have the ability to read minds, so what he said should be his true thoughts.
Ye Qingyun was both happy and sad. She was happy that they were actually in love, but sad that Gu Chenyuan's feelings for her were likely different from her own.
Ye Qingyun quickly considered the matter and ultimately decided to tell Gu Chenyuan the truth.
Then Ye Qingyun saw Gu Chenyuan, who was usually expressionless, pause in his breathing, and his tail loosened its grip on his ankle, starting to wag wildly and uncontrollably.
Gu Chenyuan said softly, "You like me?"
Ye Qingyun admitted, "That's right."
Then Ye Qingyun saw Gu Chenyuan's tail swishing even more violently. Gu Chenyuan lowered his head again, wanting to kiss him again, but this time he was stopped by his quick reflexes.
Ye Qingyun pressed down on Gu Chenyuan and said seriously, "Listen to me, you're still young and can't distinguish between love between partners and familial affection. Wait until you grow up..."
Gu Chenyuan: "I can tell the difference. I want to spend my whole life with you."
Ye Qingyun said with a headache, "It's not just like that between partners, there's also..."
How could he explain to Gu Chenyuan, who was only three years old, that there could be other impulses between partners besides mutual support? Would Gu Chenyuan even understand?
Ye Qingyun's ankle tightened, and when he looked up, he saw that Gu Chenyuan's tail had wrapped around him again. This time, the tail was not simply wrapping around, but slowly rubbing against his calf.
Gu Chenyuan said, "Qingyun... I dream of mating with you."
Ye Qingyun: "..."
"Wake up! You don't have that ability right now!" Ye Qingyun gritted her teeth and resolutely rejected Gu Chenyuan. "You can't even transform into a human yet. When you can transform into a human form, and your human form is as big as mine, if you still like me then, we can give it a try."
Before Ye Qingyun could finish speaking, the black panther supporting him disappeared, replaced by a man who looked to be about the same age as him, but seemed to be even taller.
Ye Qingyun: "...?"
"Is it that big?" the man asked.
Ye Qingyun: "...?"
Seeing Ye Qingyun's reaction, the man instantly transformed back into a black panther and muttered, "Not good-looking."
Ye Qingyun finally realized what was happening and reached out to touch Gu Chenyuan's back: "Who said you're not handsome? You're incredibly handsome. It's just... isn't it just that you're only three years old? How come you look like an adult?"
“Leopards reach adulthood at two or three years old, and I’ve been an adult for a year,” Gu Chenyuan said, frowning. “Why do you look so surprised? Aren’t cats adults at just over a year old?”
Ye Qingyun: "..."
If Gu Chenyuan is already an adult beastman, then wouldn't some of his previous actions be...?
Ye Qingyun covered her face, feeling ashamed from the bottom of her heart, wishing she could bury herself in the ground and isolate herself from the world.
Gu Chenyuan seemed to have turned back into a human, and he held his waist: "I will always be good to you, don't leave."
Gu Chenyuan's chest pressed against Ye Qingyun's chest, and Ye Qingyun could hear Gu Chenyuan's heartbeat, steady and strong.
Ye Qingyun smiled and hugged Gu Chenyuan back: "Okay, I'll spend my whole life with you."
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