CHAPTER 171: CHAPTER 162 MY VILLAGE, CALLED EARTH VILLAGE_1

"You can’t eat this." Sen Ran, the snake beastman, stared at Si Yan relentlessly all day in the cave.

Si Yan looked at the roasted meat before her and then gazed resentfully at the male who was being particularly strict with her.

"I want to eat meat; this is fatty. You used to make it especially for me. Why won’t you let me have it now?"

"I know we don’t have many supplies right now, but I’m carrying our child, and I’m really having cravings."

"Great Demon King, please..."

Seeing his Mistress acting coquettishly, the snake beastman remained unmoved.

"The shaman said too much fatty meat isn’t good. Yan Yan, I’ve made you lean meat. If you don’t like it, I’ll try cooking it with more of your spices to create different flavors."

The cold-blooded snake beastman, who originally couldn’t cook and only ate raw meat, now made delicious cooked food.

"The shaman also said that since you’re omnivorous, you should eat more fruits and vegetables. That way, the little one won’t grow too big, and childbirth will be much smoother."

Si Yan persisted, "Did the shaman also mention that a female’s mood during pregnancy is very important and should be catered to?"

Sen Ran, the snake beastman, replied, "No."

Then, he gave her the all-lean meat he had prepared; it was so dry-roasted that not a speck of fat could be found.

Si Yan was speechless.

Looking at the dry meat on such a scorching, fiery day, she had no appetite at all.

"I’ll just have some fruits and vegetables," Si Yan said, leaning back.

"Alright, I’ll get them for you right away."

The Old Gecko appeared on Si Yan’s shoulder. "Granddaughter," he said, "your Beast Husband seems a bit overly anxious."

His expression was blank, but his emotions were constantly, intensely strained.

Si Yan added, "I feel like I’m not the one with pregnancy anxiety; the Great Demon King is."

Saying this, Si Yan felt a flicker of amusement.

"Old Gecko, don’t you find it interesting? A villain who actually cares very, very, very much about his wife."

The Old Gecko said, "I think you’re bragging."

Si Yan chuckled.

Although She Wang’s reaction made Si Yan feel slightly oppressed, she still understood him. After all, according to Beast World rules, if anything happened to the Mistress, none of the males could escape responsibility.

"I’ll try my best to cooperate with him," Si Yan sighed. "Honestly, I’m a pregnant woman who has to manage her husband’s pregnancy anxiety."

Si Yan found the cave a bit stuffy. She picked up Dongchi and Nan Mo, who were summer-hibernating inside. Carrying them to the cave entrance, she fetched some water to wipe their bodies and gave them a little to drink.

When the cold-blooded snake beastman returned, he saw her taking care of the young ones and immediately strode over.

"Where’s Tai Seng? Let him handle these trivial matters! Didn’t I tell Tai Seng to take these two snakes away?!"

He, who usually spoke little, had said so much at once.

Si Yan said, "Great Demon King, the child in my belly is my little one, and Dongchi and Nan Mo are my little ones too. You take care of me, and I’ll take care of the little ones."

The snake beastman’s face tensed. "You don’t need to take care of anyone. If you think it’s hot in the cave, I’ll lay out a mat for you here to catch the breeze."

Si Yan had to oblige and moved to the front of the cave as he arranged.

He planned to once again drive away the two young ones he found bothersome.

The cold-blooded snake beastman hadn’t slept properly for many days; dark circles were even visible beneath his eyes.

Si Yan quickly said softly, "Great Demon King, come lie down with me for a bit. I need to lean on you."

Sen Ran, the snake beastman, had no choice but to temporarily abandon his plan to chase away the two young ones and returned to Si Yan’s side.

Leaning against him, Si Yan felt much more comfortable both physically and mentally. She began to chat with him soothingly.

"Great Demon King, do you remember what I told you before, about how males in my village refer to their partners?"

Sen Ran, the snake beastman, was silent for a moment, then said, "I don’t remember."

Si Yan abruptly sat up. "If you’ve forgotten, I’ll teach you again right now."

The male’s snake tail coiled around her, its tip firm yet incredibly gentle as it pressed her back down.

The male’s cool, low, husky voice sounded beside her ear.

"Baby."

"Honey."

"Wife."

He paused slightly after each word. His deep, magnetic voice carried a discernible trace of indulgence, captivating enough to make one’s ears feel pregnant.

He actually remembered!

Si Yan was thrilled. She said enthusiastically, "Great Demon King, let me tell you, my village is called Earth Village."

She Wang looked at Si Yan with some confusion. Wasn’t it Myriad Beasts City? Earth Village... I don’t think I’ve ever heard of that. Is this village large? After thinking for a good while, he asked, "Is Earth Village far? In that village, are there any rules if partners are contracted?"

Finally able to talk about her previous life, Si Yan was somewhat excited. She turned on her side, beaming at She Wang.

"Far, very far. And where I’m from, contracting with a partner comes with many, many rules."

The male listened intently.

Si Yan continued, "Over there, if you contract, you have to get married. Do you understand marriage? It means arranging a big wedding ceremony. At the wedding, the couple exchanges diamond rings—a very beautiful ring worn on the finger, a sparkling thing. Then, at the wedding, it’s grandly announced to everyone that these two are together! From that day on, they are bound together in life and death, never to be parted."

"And then, after getting married, you also receive a marriage certificate—a red booklet. That booklet also tells everyone that these two people are legally together."

"What is a booklet?"

"It’s something like a contract plank."

The male nodded.

Si Yan reminisced about the past. During her university days, the world was still beautiful, not yet invaded by zombies. The zombie invasion had happened after she finished college. After the zombie invasion, things like weddings or marriage certificates were unheard of. Those belonged to an era of peace.

Just as the male was listening intently to Si Yan, Yin Hong, the silver wolf Beastman, hurried over.

"Lord, Mistress, a large group from the Fox Clan has suddenly appeared outside Swamp Valley. They say they want to return and join Delusional Domain."

In that moment, Si Yan’s gentle expression turned cold. The Fox Clan hadn’t followed when the snake beastmen left. That meant they believed Dark Sun Lake was the only place they could survive, and following the snake beastmen would lead to certain death. How did they find out the snake beastmen had solved the water problem? And how did they find their way here? This was clearly another of Jie Ling’s schemes—that unkillable cockroach.

The Old Gecko spoke up at the right moment. "Granddaughter, even if the world’s heroine is detestable, don’t forget she’s just a pawn. Your target is to tear the heavens."

"I know, I know," Si Yan muttered.

The Great Demon King’s emotions were written all over his face. He said coldly, "Tell them to get lost."

Si Yan stopped She Wang. "Wait a minute."

She grinned. "They’ve come all this way; how can we just let them leave like that? After all, they are still subjects of Delusional Domain."