I Transmigrated as a Villainess to Raise Babies, and My Beast Husbands Are Fighting Madly Over Me!-Chapter 81: Will Not Become Her Mate

When Feiyan followed the scent to the mountain cave, he found there were no beastmen inside at all.

"Young Clan Leader, there’s a fire pit inside, and it’s still warm. They couldn’t have been gone for long."

Feiyan was very surprised as he looked at the tidy cave.

The scents in the cave were mixed. He could also smell other males.

Qiao Qiao had said that the female had other mates.

But this fact alone made him unwilling to have much contact with her.

The only reason he had come looking was to soothe the cub’s emotions.

"Split up and search the surrounding area."

"Yes."

On another side of the mountain, Jin Ling was leading Qiao Xixi and the others down the slope.

Qiao Xixi didn’t know who was on the mountain, but she was afraid of running into danger again, so she decided to go down and wait for Sunxiao.

If they were lucky, they might even be able to enter the Silver Tribe before dark. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

After getting Feili’s permission, Sunxiao headed back immediately.

When he reached the foot of the mountain, he saw Qiao Xixi and the others coming down.

"Father! It’s Father!"

Qiao Lie was the first to spot the approaching Sunxiao.

Sunxiao quickened his pace.

"Xixi, why did you all come down the mountain?"

Qiao Xixi climbed down from Jin Ling’s back.

"Qiao Lie saw a beastman going up the mountain, and I was worried it wasn’t safe. After discussing it with Jin Ling, we came down to find you. How did it go? Did you see the Clan Leader?"

"No, but he’s already agreed to let us stay in the tribe temporarily. Let’s go over now."

Qiao Xixi hadn’t expected him to agree so quickly.

"It’s almost dark. Let’s get inside the tribe first and talk later."

"Okay."

After receiving the Clan Leader’s approval, when Qiao Xixi’s group arrived at the Silver Tribe, Ma Qing let them in directly and even led the way.

Ma Qing looked at Sunxiao and said, "The Clan Leader said you can stay in your previous stone house."

Sunxiao grunted in acknowledgment.

"We’ll stay there, then."

The Silver Tribe was much larger than the Black Stone Tribe, with clearly defined areas.

In the very center of the tribe was a huge plaza.

Ma Qing said that normally, when the Hunting Team brought back prey, it would be distributed in the plaza.

A few stone houses were scattered around the plaza.

The stone house Sunxiao had lived in was not far from a small stream that ran through the tribe.

"The Clan Leader lives in the stone house at the very front. It’s a bit far from here. You can go find him if you need anything."

"Okay, thank you."

After escorting them, Ma Qing left.

Sunxiao pushed open the stone house’s door and went inside.

There were five connected stone houses in a row, all for them to live in.

The one Sunxiao opened was the one he had lived in before.

"Let’s get Qiao Ang inside to lie down first."

Qiao Xixi climbed down from Jin Ling’s back, carried Qiao Ang, and walked inside.

Jin Ling took the beast hides off his back and spread them on the stone bed.

After taking the fever-reducing medicine, Qiao Ang began to sweat, and his temperature had started to come down a little.

Qiao Xixi took out some water from the Spiritual Spring in her space and fed it to him.

Sunxiao and Jin Ling began to tidy up the other stone houses.

「Night fell.」

Feiyan stood in the mountain cave, but Qiao Xixi and her family still had not returned.

"Young Clan Leader, we’ve searched all over the mountain but haven’t found any trace of other beastmen."

"It’s already dark. Should we head back for now?"

Feiyan hadn’t expected that even after finding the place, he would still fail to meet Qiao Qiao’s mother.

"Fine. Let’s go down the mountain first."

Feiyan never would have guessed that Qiao Xixi was already in the Silver Tribe.

Five stone houses.

Qiao Xixi and the cubs had one room.

Jin Ling and Sunxiao each took a room.

One of the remaining rooms was a kitchen, and the other was temporarily designated as a bathing room.

After eating their fill that night, Jin Ling boiled some hot water.

Qiao Xixi moved everything out of her space, including the bathtub she had made back in the Black Stone Tribe.

"Qiao Lie, come here. Mother will help you bathe."

Qiao Lie’s little face turned red, and he quickly hid behind Sunxiao.

"I-I’ll go wash by the stream with Father."

Qiao Xixi didn’t approve.

"The stream water is too cold."

Sunxiao stroked Qiao Lie’s head.

"He’s growing up. It’s time for him to start training. It’s not that cold here right now; he won’t get sick."

Qiao Xixi was still hesitant, but Qiao Lie insisted, so she could only let the father and son have their way.

Jin Ling poured all the hot water into the wooden tub.

"Xixi, you go wash up."

Qiao Xixi nodded, entered the bathing room, and closed the door.

Sunxiao also took Qiao Lie and headed for the stream.

In the largest stone house in the tribe, a small figure sat dazedly on the bed.

The little one didn’t stand up until Feiyan pushed open the door and walked in.

"Where’s Mother? Did you find Mother?"

Looking at Qiao Qiao’s hopeful expression, Feiyan suddenly felt his answer was a bit cruel.

He walked over and rubbed her little head.

"I went up the mountain and found the cave where you used to live, but your mother wasn’t there."

Her sparkling eyes dimmed in an instant.

"Did Mother go to the mountain to pick fruit?"

"I waited until nightfall, but they never came back."

As soon as Feiyan finished speaking, he saw the little cub’s big eyes welling up with tears, and he panicked.

"I’ll send the beastmen to check again tomorrow. We’ll definitely find your mother."

The little one’s lip trembled, and tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Mother... Does Mother not want Qiaoqiao anymore? SOB SOB SOB..."

Feiyan quickly pulled her into his arms to comfort her. The little one cried until she was exhausted and finally fell asleep.

When Feili entered the room, he saw the little cub with her eyes red from crying, and his heart ached for her.

He looked at Feiyan and said, "What are your thoughts? If you find Qiaoqiao’s mother, are you going to take her as your mate?"

Feili wasn’t actually that opposed to Qiao Qiao’s mother’s status as a Wandering Beast. If Feiyan was willing, he had no objections. After all, she had given him such an adorable cub.

Feiyan’s fox-like eyes narrowed slightly.

"Qiaoqiao said she’s already had several cubs. Someone who could lose Qiaoqiao must not have cared for her properly. I’m looking for her to tell her that I’m taking Qiaoqiao away."

Feili frowned. Feiyan had always been strong-willed and couldn’t be persuaded.

"Do as you wish."

「A dreamless night passed.」

When Qiao Xixi woke up in the morning, she found that Qiao Ang’s fever had completely subsided.

But the little one’s spirits were still low.

After Qiao Xixi fed him a little meat broth, the little one fell asleep again.

"Mother, I want to go hunting with Father today."

Qiao Xixi looked nervously at Sunxiao.

"Qiao Lie is still so young..."

Sunxiao understood her worries. But in the beastman world, once cubs could shapeshift, their fathers had to teach them survival skills. This was the only way to guarantee their future survival.

Besides, they also needed to stockpile enough food to get through the cold season.

"He’ll be with me. Nothing will happen."

Qiao Xixi was still reluctant to let him go, but she also knew this was a necessary part of a cub’s life.

"You two have to be careful. Since Qiao Lie is still little, don’t go after large prey. Start with something small to practice."

"Okay."

Before the father and son left, Qiao Xixi watched them anxiously as they walked far into the distance, only looking away when their figures had completely disappeared.

"Don’t worry. Sunxiao is very powerful; he can protect Qiao Lie," Jin Ling comforted her softly.

Qiao Xixi nodded and tried to lift her spirits.

"I’m going to build a fence around the yard today. You stay home and look after Qiao Ang. Don’t wander off."

"Okay."

After Jin Ling went out, Qiao Xixi took out the beast hides again. Just as she was about to start working, she saw a familiar figure run past her.

Startled, Qiao Xixi shot up from the stone stool.