Shen Miao took out all the beast crystals she had collected during this period, selected a few high-grade ones, and gave them to Jiu Ying.
At first, Jiuying refused to accept it, but Shen Miao said, "There are still many things for you to do in the future, and the cubs also need your protection. You need to recover as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, Jiuying had no reason to refuse and reluctantly accepted the beast crystal.
Shen Miao was satisfied and reminded him, "Refine and absorb the beast crystal as soon as possible, don't delay."
Jiuying agreed.
Night fell, all was quiet, and Jiuying, clutching several beast crystals, fell into a deep sleep.
A figure suddenly appeared at the doorway. In the moonlight, its shadow was cast on the wall, revealing a tall and strong snow wolf.
The nine-headed infant was fast asleep and showed no reaction.
The little snow wolf observed at the door for a while, and after confirming that Jiuying would not wake up for a while, it stepped lightly into the room and transformed into a slender beastman.
The orc crouched down and gently stroked Jiuying's face. Jiuying mumbled something, turned over, and slept even more soundly.
The little snow wolf helped the man up and let him lean against it. Then, it slowly channeled energy into his body.
The night was silent.
Qingchen, who was fast asleep, suddenly opened his eyes and sat up. As if sensing something, he sat on the bed for a while before getting out of bed and walking outside.
His legs were still unable to exert full force, making each step somewhat difficult.
Following the aura, Qingchen found Jiuying's room. He stood at the door for a while, then suddenly seemed to lose his way, a look of confusion on his face.
Strange, I smelled an unfamiliar scent just now, how did it suddenly disappear?
The door to Jiuying's room wasn't closed properly. Qingchen hesitated for two seconds before pushing the door open.
Moonlight streamed into the room through the open door, revealing the scene inside: Jiuying lay on the bed, her chest rising and falling slightly, and there was nothing else there.
Qingchen closed the door and returned to the room.
It was somewhat puzzling. He had clearly smelled a scent that didn't belong here, so why couldn't he find it? Was it hiding, or had it run away?
The thought that something strange might be hidden in this house made Qingchen feel uneasy.
This thing wasn't here before; it seems to have only appeared recently. What's it doing here? Who is it after, little ones?
A cold glint flashed in Qingchen's eyes.
The next day, Qingchen told Shenmiao about it. Shenmiao was looking down at the wound on his leg when she heard this and was a little surprised.
"Something broke into the house, really?" She had no sense of it.
Qingchen frankly admitted, "I don't know what that is, but that aura is extremely aggressive."
Shen Miao couldn't help but worry.
Even Qingchen said it was aggressive, so that thing must not be underestimated.
"I'll go look for it in a bit."
"Okay, I'll go out for a walk too."
Shen Miao searched the wooden house inside and out, almost digging up the ground, but she couldn't find anything Qingchen had mentioned. However, she didn't dare to let her guard down and remained vigilant.
Qingchen walked slowly in the courtyard, holding his cane.
This was made by Shen Miao for him. Ever since the surgery, Qingchen has been getting out of bed and walking around from time to time. Sometimes Shen Miao doesn't have time to help him, so he uses a cane to support himself as he walks.
From initial discomfort to current proficiency, Qingchen walked while reflecting on the events of the previous night.
The kittens also got up one after another and circled around Qingchen.
"Father is getting better and better. Before long, Father will be just like us," Da Bao said proudly.
When they first saw Qingchen get out of bed and walk, they screamed with joy and stayed by his side all day until he got tired and went back to his room to rest.
After that, every time Qingchen came out, the children would still follow behind her tirelessly, as if this would help Qingchen recover more quickly.
After he walked around a few times, Shen Miao came over and helped him back to his room, saying the same things she had said countless times before.
"Don't rush. You haven't walked for so long, so take it slow. Rehabilitation is difficult, but once you get through this period, you can run and jump as much as you want."
Qingchen was getting a little anxious. He pursed his lips and said, "I think my leg has almost recovered."
Shen Miao glanced at him and said, "Then try throwing away your cane."
Qingchen fell silent.
Shen Miao was still a little worried, afraid that Qingchen would do something reckless, so she called the children over and instructed them, "Keep an eye on your father and don't let him do anything reckless. His leg still needs to be protected, otherwise it won't heal properly and he will become a cripple."
The cubs knew the lame man; he walked with a limp, and even when he entered the mountains and forests, he couldn't catch any prey. It was a very miserable situation for him.
Startled, they immediately nodded vigorously and said to Qingchen, "Father, we'll take it slow, there's no rush, we'll stay with you."
Qingchen had no choice but to agree, not wanting the children to worry.
Shen Miao looked at his gloomy face and curled the corners of her lips.
Even though the villain has been sick for so long, her face is still stunning. It's a pity it doesn't belong to her. I wonder who will end up with it. Just thinking about this makes Shen Miao want to bully her to her heart's content.
She is not some selfless philanthropist.
Shen Miao reached out and pinched Qing Chen's leg, which should have been full of strength but was now slightly thin, making Qing Chen almost jump up.
What are you doing?
"Oh, let's test the agility of your legs," Shen Miao said calmly.
Qingchen suspected she was talking nonsense, but he had no evidence, so he could only warn her in a stern but weak voice, "Don't do anything reckless."
Shen Miao chuckled and said in a very frivolous way, "No way, no way, I've seen you somewhere before. You're trying to play the chaste man with me. I've not only seen you, I've touched you."
"Shen Miao!" Qing Chen glanced nervously at the door, afraid that the little ones would come in and hear. "Be serious."
Shen Miao smiled and said, "I'm very proper. I've already touched you. When you had your surgery, I was the one who assisted Lin Shousheng. I was the one who took off your clothes. You couldn't possibly not know that?"
"Do you understand?"
Qingchen's expression gradually stiffened.
Shen Miao found it amusing and deliberately moved closer to him with a lecherous look. Poor Qingchen was trapped on the stone bed and could only keep leaning back until his back pressed against the wall.
Shen Miao saw that the veins on his forehead were bulging and his hands were clenched into fists, but for some reason, he hesitated to make a move.
After playing for a while, she got bored and walked away listlessly.
"Should we eat out today, or should we bring it in?"
Qingchen stared at her, utterly incredulous. How could this female beast act as if nothing had happened after flirting with him?
Shen Miao walked to the door, and before she heard his reply, she turned around and walked towards him.
Qingchen, with a stern face, coldly uttered a few words: "I'm not going out."
"Alright, I'll have the kids bring it in for you." Shen Miao smiled and went out.
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