Chapter 136 Pregnant
The tribespeople always looked at him with a cautious reverence, and even their voices would unconsciously be lowered.
Silver Tiger seemed unconcerned, silently observing this unfamiliar tribe.
In the end, he chose an empty, somewhat secluded wooden cabin not far from the one he lived in in Yueqing and settled down there.
He could take care of Yueqing at any time without making the squirrel tribe too nervous due to his overwhelming presence.
The day after settling in, Yueqing, disregarding her slight discomfort, went to the clan's field that had been most severely damaged in the disaster.
She took a deep breath and tried to mobilize the life energy within her body to revive the withered crops.
A soft green light emanated from her palm, slowly seeping into the parched earth.
However, after only a short while, Yueqing felt dizzy and her vision went black. She swayed and almost fell over.
A strong arm caught her just in time.
"Don't force yourself." Yin Hu appeared behind her at some point, his brows furrowed. Looking at her pale face, his voice was deep but carried an undeniable meaning.
Le Qing leaned on his strong arm to barely stand, a sense of powerlessness welling up inside her.
Seeing Yueqing's defiant attitude, Yinhu said no more.
From that day on, he took the initiative to take on the task of going out hunting.
Every morning, his tall figure would disappear into the forest, and by evening he would return with a bountiful harvest of prey enough for the entire squirrel tribe to share.
Sometimes it's a plump wild boar, sometimes a few tender elk, and occasionally even a huge forest bear.
As the squirrel tribe looked at the mountain of food, the initial awe and unease in their eyes were gradually replaced by genuine gratitude.
This taciturn tiger clan powerhouse alleviated their imminent survival crisis in the most direct way.
On this day, Silver Tiger went out hunting as usual.
Yueqing walked slowly alone in the woods near her residence.
Sunlight filtered through the sparse branches and leaves, casting dappled patterns of light.
The image of Yu Yun at the end of the night kept flashing through her mind, and the pain was still vivid.
But what followed was Yin Hu's silent yet meticulous care over the days, and the complex emotions that occasionally surfaced in his deep golden eyes, emotions that she could not fully decipher.
She felt a mix of emotions, including guilt and longing for Yu Yun, as well as bewilderment at the profound kindness shown to her by Yin Hu.
Just as my thoughts were in turmoil, a strong feeling of nausea suddenly surged up from my stomach.
Yueqing covered her mouth, ran behind a tree and gagged a few times, but nothing came out.
"I guess I've been too tired these past few days and caught a bit of a cold." She rubbed her temples, not taking the sudden discomfort to heart.
After the sudden wave of nausea subsided, Yueqing leaned against the tree trunk, breathing softly, her face somewhat pale.
She leaned against the tree and rested for a while before slowly walking back.
As soon as I returned to the cabin, there was a soft knock on the door.
"Lord Yueqing, are you there?" a slightly childish female voice rang out.
Yueqing opened the door, and a young, unfamiliar woman from the Squirrel Tribe stood outside.
She was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with two neat braids, and a pair of round, clear eyes that showed a hint of naivety and caution.
She was holding a small wicker basket filled with herbs, which emitted a faint fragrance of herbs.
"Who are you?" Yueqing asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Lord Yueqing, my name is Meilin, and I am the tribe's newly appointed shaman." The young woman bowed slightly, her voice clear and melodious. "The tribe chief said you've been working hard lately, so he sent me to check on you."
It turned out to be a new witch doctor.
Yueqing recalled that the old clan chief had mentioned a few days ago that the previous old witch doctor was also a traitor, and the clan was training a new successor.
"Come in." Yueqing stepped aside to let her in.
Meilin entered the room, looked around curiously, and then fixed her gaze on Yueqing, asking with concern, "Lord Yueqing, are you feeling unwell? Are you dizzy, or are you having a poor appetite?"
Yueqing sat on the wooden stool and rubbed her temples. "I feel a bit tired lately, and certain smells make me feel nauseous."
Upon hearing this, Meilin put down his medicine basket, walked up to Yueqing, and said softly, "Lord Yueqing, may I check your pulse?"
Yueqing extended her wrist.
Meilin gently placed her slender, fair fingers on Yueqing's wrist, her eyelids slightly lowered, her expression focused.
At first, her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, as if she were trying to figure something out.
A moment later, as if she had noticed something, her fingertips paused slightly, and she suddenly raised her head. A hint of surprise flashed in her bright eyes, which was quickly replaced by an unbelievable joy.
Her cheeks flushed slightly with excitement, and her voice trembled as she looked at Yueqing with surprise and delight: "Lord Yueqing! You...you're not sick!"
Meilin took a deep breath, her eyes sparkling, her tone full of joy and certainty: "Lord Yueqing, you're pregnant!"
"Wh...what?" Yueqing was suddenly shocked, her whole body was stunned, her mind went blank.
Is she pregnant?
How could she...?
Almost instantly, the image of Silver Tiger losing control that night in the cave, the system's cold voice, and the chaotic yet intense energy fusion scene flooded his mind uncontrollably.
Yueqing's cheeks flushed bright red instantly, and even her ears felt hot.
Could it be... could it be that I won the lottery on that one try?
[Ding-dong!]
The system's cold voice rang in her mind at just the right moment.
[New life signs detected within the host, consistent with the gestation outcome of the deeper terms of the Bond Agreement.]
[Congratulations, host! Your unique bond user privileges have been successfully activated and a bond crystal has been formed.]
Yueqing froze, as if she had been frozen in place, and even forgot to breathe.
The color drained from her face instantly, followed by an uncontrollable surge of intense heat that burned from her neck all the way to her ears.
Shame, shock, confusion, and a hint of panic that she herself was unaware of—all these emotions churned violently within her like a spilled bottle of mixed flavors.
She opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word. She just stared blankly at Meilin, forgetting how she should react.
Seeing Yueqing's fluctuating expression and blank stare, Meilin assumed she was either overjoyed or incredulous, and quickly reiterated, "Lord Yueqing, please don't doubt it, this pulse is unmistakable, it's a pregnancy pulse! It's definitely a pregnancy pulse!"
Merlin's face was filled with genuine joy, as if the child were her own.
She took Yueqing's hand and began to speak at length: "You have to be very careful in the early stages of pregnancy. You can't overwork yourself, and you should eat a light diet. Our squirrel tribe is looking forward to the newborn the most. The chief will be overjoyed when he hears this news! You are our great benefactor, and your child will surely receive the blessings of our entire tribe."
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