After transmigrating, she became the most beloved beast in the world.

Morning light filtered through the narrow cracks in the cave ceiling, like fine gold dust sprinkling onto Chu Xinyao's face. Slowly waking from her slumber, she felt aches and discomfort throughout her body.

"You're awake!" Snake Ink's hoarse voice came from beside her. Chu Xinyao turned her head at the sound of the voice, and the moment their eyes met, memories flooded back like a tide. The chaotic yet passionate scenes from last night replayed in her mind. She felt her cheeks burning, and she covered her face with her hands, a wave of shame and disbelief washing over her.

Good heavens, what did she do yesterday! Was that really her, clinging desperately to the tiger-skin skirt and begging for pleasure? How could she be so unrestrained, so out of control?

Snake Ink watched the changes in Chu Xinyao's expression, seemingly able to see through every struggle in her heart. He gently embraced her and comforted her in a relaxed tone, "It's alright, don't worry, it's all because of that pink mushroom that you lost your mind." His voice was tinged with laughter, trying to ease her tension.

Chu Xinyao buried her face in She Mo's arms, feeling his warmth, but her feelings remained complicated. Her voice carried a hint of collapse: "But how am I supposed to face Hu Xiao? I actually treated him like that last night." Her voice grew softer and softer, almost breaking down in tears, "I almost... I really have no face to show anyone."

Snake Ink stroked her hair and said in a calm tone, "Alright, at the last moment, didn't I come in and replace him? Don't worry, his innocence is still intact." His words calmed Chu Xinyao down a little.

"Yes, I know, but just thinking about it makes me..." She didn't finish her sentence, but Shemo already understood what she meant.

She Mo gently cupped Chu Xinyao's face, his eyes full of understanding. "Yao, you should know very well that Hu Xiao likes you. He must have been very disappointed last night when he didn't succeed. So, don't blame yourself. It's not your fault. Besides, even if I hadn't made it back, I think Hu Xiao did it willingly." His joking tone lightened the atmosphere a bit.

Chu Xinyao's brows relaxed slightly; she knew She Mo was telling the truth. She had always known Hu Xiao's feelings for her. "You're right, I should face it, not run away. Where is Hu Xiao?"

Snake Ink smiled, but his eyes were cold. "He went out with Crane Feather."

"go out?"

"Yes, although I brought back some things last night, it's still not enough. The two of them will go to the Holy City and bring back two more cartloads."

"Oh," Chu Xinyao said with some disappointment. She had originally wanted to explain what happened last night to Hu Xiao, but now she couldn't. She could only wait.

She Mo noticed Chu Xinyao's disappointment. He took her hand and comforted her, "Yao, don't worry, Hu Xiao will understand. He knows your character and he knows that what happened last night wasn't your intention."

Chu Xinyao nodded. She believed She Mo's words, but she still felt uneasy. She said softly, "I know, but I still hope to explain to him in person so that I can feel at ease."

"When he comes back, I'll go with you to find him, and we'll talk things out together."

"Thank you, Mo."

Unfortunately, Chu Xinyao waited for six days straight, but Hu Xiao and the others still hadn't returned. Each day of waiting felt like endless torment, filling her with unease.

"Mo, are Hu Xiao and Yu safe? Why haven't they come back after all these days?" Chu Xinyao asked anxiously, her brows furrowed and her eyes filled with worry.

From initial anxiety and uncertainty about how to explain, to now simply hoping for their safe return, Chu Xinyao's feelings have undergone a tremendous transformation. She now only cares about Hu Xiao and He Yu's safety; everything else seems less important.

Shemo gripped her hand tightly. "Yao, don't worry. They are both at the eighth level. Few people on the Beast God Continent can hurt them."

"But it's only two days from here to the Holy City. Even with the heavy rain these past few days, they should have been back by now, right?" Chu Xinyao's voice trembled slightly, unable to hide her worry.

Shemo gently stroked her back, trying to comfort her. "Yaoyao, I know you're worried, but you also need to know that sometimes there might be unexpected delays on the road. They might have encountered something that needs to be dealt with, or they might have chosen to take shelter from the rain somewhere for safety reasons. Let's wait a little longer. If there's still no news, we'll go out and look for them."

Not more than a hundred miles from the cave where Chu Xinyao and the others were, in a hollow tree hollow, He Yu glared angrily at Hu Xiao, who looked conflicted. His voice carried a hint of impatience: "I said, Hu Xiao, how long are you going to stay here? You don't want to go back, but I want to go back and hug my sweet and soft Xin'er."

Hu Xiao didn't answer, a complex emotion flashing in his lowered eyes. He remembered that night, Chu Xinyao's figure in the firelight, her movements, her scent—everything was so clear, as if it had happened just yesterday.

Her skin was like snow under the moonlight, delicate and warm to the touch, and her hair fluttered gently, carrying a faint floral fragrance.

Soft and fragrant? Indeed, it was soft and fragrant, and when he held it, it was... An indescribable emotion welled up in Hu Xiao's heart. That night, Chu Xinyao's body trembled in his arms, her breathing rapid and passionate, every movement making his heart race. He remembered her body temperature, her scent, everything about her; those memories were like branded marks etched into his heart, deeply imprinted and indelible.

However, he also remembered the appearance of Shemo and the sudden change in that instant. Shemo appeared like a shadow in the firelight. His movements were swift; he kicked him away and pulled Yao Yao, who was in his arms, to his side.

The intimate scene between the two was like a sharp knife, shattering the tranquility in Hu Xiao's heart.

He Yu observed the changes in Hu Xiao's expression and seemed to understand his inner turmoil. He sighed softly, his voice tinged with apology, and his tone softened considerably: "Hu Xiao, what happened that night was something I didn't consider carefully. We shouldn't rush things; we should discuss countermeasures slowly. I will find another opportunity to help you. Avoiding the problem now is not a long-term solution."

"Alright, alright, don't give me that chance." Isn't his current awkward situation all thanks to him?

He Yu looked somewhat embarrassed. He did have his own selfish motives, but didn't Hu Xiao also want to become Chu Xinyao's beast husband?

"Let's go back first, so Yao Yao won't worry." Hu Xiao finally gave in. Let's go back first and talk about it later. Yao Yao can hit him or scold him if she wants, as long as she doesn't kick him out.