Transmigrating to the Beastman Continent to Live a Happy Life - Chapter 144

Luo lowered Xiao Xiao’s hand and looked at the four people whose faces were filled with worry. He said, “It’s nothing serious. The cub in the belly is fine, but Xiao Xiao just might have gotten a bit of a scare and couldn’t catch his breath, which caused his belly to react. However, Xiao Xiao’s health isn’t great, and the food he eats is sustaining the cub’s energy. So, Lei Lu, during this period from now until Xiao Xiao gives birth, you must make sure he eats more to maintain his strength. The cub has enough energy, but when it is not enough, it will draw energy from Xiao Xiao’s body. This has already started. This is dangerous for Xiao Xiao. He needs enough strength to give birth. Do you understand?”

Lei Lu nodded heavily at his words, holding Xiao Xiao tightly in his arms. Xiao Kai and Kos listened seriously to the priest’s words. They were aware that the initial incident with the Ketan beast had a big impact on Xiao Xiao’s health. Otherwise, why had Xiao Xiao’s condition not improved over several months? Raising cubs added more burden to his body than usual for a pregnant female.

Wu Xiaoyin forced a smile and said to Uncle Luo, “Uncle Luo, I understand. I will make sure to eat well and rest. I’ve been doing that, but why hasn’t my body improved?”

Luo sighed and replied, “Xiao Xiao, you should focus not on improving your health right now, but on maintaining your current physical condition. Don’t let your weight drop any further, understand?”

Xiao Kai heard this and asked anxiously, “Uncle Luo, can Xiao Xiao’s body handle it?”

Luo looked at the worried Lei Lu and Xiao Xiao who lowered his head to touch his belly. He said, “If Xiao Xiao can stay awake for a good part of the morning each day, it shouldn’t be a big problem. So, Lei Lu, you must take good care of him, okay?”

Lei Lu replied in a hoarse voice, “I know.”

“Alright, there’s nothing more to worry about. Let’s eat quickly, so we don’t let Xiao Xiao and the cub go hungry,” Luo said, his nose twitching occasionally.

Hearing this, Wu Xiaoyin knew that the current situation wasn’t as serious as Uncle Luo had suggested. It just required more attention from him and Lei Lu. He said lightly to Lei Lu, “Lei Lu, I’m hungry, and the baby is too. Is the stew ready?”

Lei Lu immediately responded at Xiao Xiao’s question, “It’s already cooked. I’ll bring it out and we can eat.”

After setting the table, everyone began to eat. During the meal, the occasional sounds of Xiao Kai and Kos slurping the food filled the air, giving Wu Xiaoyin a sense of warmth and satisfaction in life.

Due to the priest’s diagnosis, both Xi and Lei Yan were alerted. Xi would often come to check on Xiao Xiao and Lei Lu, and Bin and Feng also visited to see how Xiao Xiao was doing. However, little Kola was absolutely not allowed outside during the cold season, so he could only scratch at the door with his claws, wishing to dig a hole to get out and see the icy world outside. When his dad and father visited Uncle Xiao Xiao, little Kola looked at them with tearful eyes as they left, whining alone while guarding the door. How pitiful!

The cold season passed slowly under Lei Lu’s meticulous care. By the time the growth season arrived, Wu Xiaoyin’s belly was already five months along, looking about the size of a melon on Earth. Wu Xiaoyin felt fortunate that his belly didn’t seem as big as that of pregnant women on Earth, but Bin and Xiao Kai’s comments shattered his little happiness.

Xiao Kai pulled Bin along, with the beast-shaped Kola following behind. They entered the bedroom of Wu Xiaoyin and Lei Lu. After Lei Lu helped Xiao Xiao wash up, they carefully sat at the edge of the bed. Xiao Kai said, “Xiao Xiao, let’s go see the new tribe members building stone houses. They’re located to the north in front of the tribe. Uncle Hen has called everyone to help. I thought you might want to go out for a walk.”

Xiao Kai’s words stirred Wu Xiaoyin’s heart. It had been a long time since he stepped outside. He missed the colors of the sky, the thickness of the earth, and the scent of flowers and grass.

So, Wu Xiaoyin glanced at Lei Lu, who seemed to have no objections, and said, “Sure, let’s see how they’re doing. But it’s just starting, and there’s still a lot for the new tribe members to do!”

Thus, Wu Xiaoyin was carried by Lei Lu, with Kola racing ahead toward the tribe’s entrance. During their casual chat, Wu Xiaoyin said with some emotion, “Time has passed quickly. Look, the grass on the ground has turned tender green, and the baby is already five months along!”

Bin looked at Xiao Xiao’s belly in deep thought, then said with some doubt, “Xiao Xiao, your belly seems to be growing too fast. Even for female cubs, it shouldn’t be this big at five months, right?”

After saying this, he glanced uncertainly at Xiao Kai. Xiao Kai scratched his head and replied, “It seems so. My uncle’s belly was only this big when he was eight months along. Otherwise, it’s too big and will be very painful during birth.”

Lei Lu stroked Xiao Xiao’s belly and thought about taking him to see the priest soon. Before he could ponder further, Xiao Kai’s loud voice interrupted his thoughts.

Xiao Kai shouted, “Kos, are you blind?!”