Thinking about this, Si Lu raised his hand and gazed at the two beast marks on his wrist, his eyes filled with longing and worry.
Seeing Si Lu like this, Hei Yao's heart was burning with jealousy.
Why?
They clearly hadn't protected the female they loved, yet she wasn't angry at them. Instead, she worried about them and missed them!
How could there be such a kind, wonderful female in this world, and to make it worse, she was found by those two male beastmen? It made him so jealous he almost wanted to kill someone!
"Hmph, not protecting your beloved mate is their fault. No matter how big or important the matter is, it can't be more important than the safety of your loved one." Hei Yao spat out angrily before storming out of the cave.
He was truly fuming!
This female, she made him both furious and infatuated!
What should he do?
He cared for her, but in return, she scolded him so fiercely.
At that moment, he felt somewhat wronged.
All he could do was vent his jealousy, causing the nearby wild beasts to suffer.
On the side, Bai Di also lowered his head slightly, feeling a bit down.
She was so protective of her mates!
Bai Di was filled with envy, envious of their deep bond, envious that those two beastmen were fortunate enough to have such a wonderful female.
Si Lu watched Hei Yao's departing figure and huffed angrily herself.
What was he so mad about?
That guy, what's he angry for?
She wasn't even mad, so why was he showing her attitude? How unfair!
Si Lu also noticed that Bai Di seemed to be a little off.
Could it be that her earlier tone was too harsh?
But she wouldn't allow anyone to badmouth her mates.
They had already fought so hard to protect her. It wasn't their fault; it was her weakness.
"Um, what's your name?" Si Lu asked, looking at Bai Di.
She had been too caught up in her own situation to even ask for their names.
No matter what, these two beastmen had saved her.
"My name is Bai Di, and his name is Hei Yao. What about you?" Bai Di asked, although he already knew Hei Yao's name.
Could he know her name too?
His heart fluttered with a small thrill.
"My name is Si Lu. Bai Di, Hei Yao—such beautiful names. You're just like your name, clean and pure, like a moonbeam." Si Lu thought for a moment before saying.
Bai Di, what a lovely name.
A person just like their name!
"Really?" Bai Di's eyes lit up with joy.
He felt a little excited, not expecting the female to praise him like that.
He was overjoyed!
For the first time, he felt kindness from this world.
Moreover, this was the first time a beastman—and a female, no less—had praised him.
His heart felt as sweet as honey.
Although he didn't fully understand the comparison to moonlight, he grasped the first part, and he liked it.
"Hmph, I was the one who carried you back. He was dragged here by me to treat you. Why don't you praise me?" At that moment, Hei Yao returned with freshly processed meat and overheard their conversation. His heart was filled with discomfort.
It really irritated him!
This little female had no conscience.
Not only had she spoken harshly to him, but she also praised Bai Di so earnestly while being so dismissive of him. It made him feel sour inside.
Fine, it's just him who's no good, and everyone else is wonderful.
Si Lu hadn't expected Hei Yao to come back so soon, let alone overhear her words, making her feel a little awkward.
Earlier, her tone had indeed been poor, so...
"Well, actually, your name is very nice too. Hei Yao, you're quite radiant. And you're so handsome, with that striking, bold look—it's truly rare," Si Lu thought carefully and praised him earnestly.
What she said came from her heart. Just imagine Hei Yao as a handsome man with strong, bold features. As for Bai Di, pure, innocent, and glowing like moonlight. They were written in contrast to each other, so don't mind it—I really adore them both!
This guy might be a little prideful, but he was a good-hearted, bold, and strikingly handsome man.
"Oh? If you keep complimenting me like that, Little Lu, I'll start thinking you have other intentions. Not only am I good-looking, but I'm also very powerful, you know. But I'm happy to hear it." Hei Yao smirked, his mood clearly brightened by Si Lu's praise.
Receiving such compliments from the little female was definitely worth it.
Bai Di, standing nearby, seemed to be deep in thought.
He realized that Si Lu liked handsome male beastmen.
So, what about him?
Did he count as good-looking?
His mind wandered to the past, when other beastmen had scorned and rejected him, and his mood sank even lower.
He was an outcast. Liking handsome men didn't mean she would like an outcast like him.
Suddenly, Bai Di felt a pang of sadness.
But wait, she had just called him beautiful, pure, and as bright as moonlight. That meant he was still special to her in some way.
That was enough.
He couldn't hope for more.
"No, don't get the wrong idea. I'm just hungry!" Si Lu quickly shifted the conversation when she saw Hei Yao's face darken again.
This guy was so moody!
One wrong word, and his face would change immediately.
The speed at which he flipped emotions was astounding.
"Then I'll roast the meat and make some soup for you right away," Hei Yao replied, instantly getting to work.
As soon as Si Lu mentioned she was hungry, Hei Yao became anxious.
She was still sick, and she hadn't eaten much over the past few days. His heart was in a panic.
He had been so happy earlier that he'd forgotten. When she said she was hungry, he immediately sprang into action, preparing the food.
Bai Di stood nearby, observing Si Lu cautiously but saying nothing.
Si Lu also sensed that Bai Di's mood had shifted. He wasn't as lively as before.
Could it be that he was homesick, missing his family and tribe?
After all, it was Hei Yao who had forcibly brought him here.
Because of her, Bai Di had been dragged into this mess, and now she felt a little guilty.
"Bai Di, are you missing your family? Do you want to return to your tribe?"
"If you want to go back, you can leave anytime. Now that I'm awake, I'll be fine."
"I'm really sorry for dragging you into this because of me," Si Lu said thoughtfully.
"Are you trying to get rid of me?" Bai Di's body stiffened, his voice trembling as his pupils quivered beneath the white veil.
His heart sank, filled with sorrow.
His tone was filled with disbelief.
He…
Of course, he had been dragged here by Hei Yao to care for this female. Now that she was awake and only needed time to recover, there was no longer any need for him to stay. Why would he remain?
He was always the unwanted one.
He had thought he had found his deity. Sadly…
It was just his wishful thinking.
He shouldn't have harbored such hopes, such delusions!
A self-mocking smile appeared on his face...