Chapter 4…
The Nine Continents of the Beast World
Su Ye slept especially deeply this time. When she opened her eyes again, she couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise:
“Good grief! I slept all the way until nightfall.”
That was some serious sleeping.
The cave was dim, with only a faint light filtering in through the entrance.
At this moment, Su Ye could clearly feel a gentle power flowing through her body.
She was no longer as weak and powerless as before, exhausted after moving just a little.
Su Ye sat up, and the dry grass beneath her rustled softly.
Just then, a tall figure walked in from the cave entrance. His long hair flowed behind him, and his strong, well-built frame stood out in the darkness.
As soon as Han Zheng entered the cave, he saw Su Ye sitting in the nest of dry grass. He quickly walked over and gently held her hand.
“Ah Ye, you’re awake.”
Using the faint light, Su Ye could barely make out the person before her. She let him hold her hand as her gaze unconsciously traveled up to his chest.
Recalling what had happened during their mating ceremony earlier that day…
Her cheeks immediately grew warm.
That physique, that strength, that face!
In the modern world, he could easily pass for a top male model.
Although this was a “marry first, love later” situation, she had to admit it—
This bargain beast husband was really quite a catch.
After her heart fluttered for a while, Su Ye looked around at the pitch-black cave and said to Han Zheng:
“Han Zheng, can we start a fire? It’s too dark in here.”
Han Zheng replied worriedly:
“Ah Ye, lighting a fire inside the cave is too dangerous. What if you get hurt?”
Su Ye smiled softly and comforted him.
“Don’t worry. I know how to control the fire. Besides, with you here, you’ll definitely protect me.”
The words “you’ll definitely protect me” stirred a warmth in Han Zheng’s heart that he had never felt before.
Even the hand holding Su Ye paused slightly.
Han Zheng nodded.
“Alright. We’ll do as you say.”
After speaking, Han Zheng gently hugged Su Ye.
Su Ye was not shy in the slightest and immediately buried herself in his arms.
A handsome man was right in front of her—if she didn’t take advantage of that, she’d be a fool!
So she naturally wrapped her arms around his waist and comfortably rubbed against his chest.
It was the tail end of summer, and the weather was still hot. Han Zheng’s body temperature, however, was slightly cool, making him exceptionally comfortable to hold.
As expected of a giant snake!
Han Zheng allowed Su Ye to cling to him without letting go, his eyes filled with tenderness.
Lowering his head, he lightly rested his chin atop her hair.
“Ah Ye, I’ll start the fire now.”
Soon, flames flickered to life, illuminating the entire cave.
The cave was spacious and empty, with only a stone platform covered in dry grass serving as a bed.
Su Ye sighed.
Wasn’t this basically a real-life wilderness survival show?
She sat down beside the fire.
Han Zheng immediately reminded her:
“Be careful. Don’t sit too close.”
“I’m fine.”
Su Ye smiled and waved him over.
“Come sit with me.”
As Han Zheng sat down, he took out a piece of prepared beast meat from his storage space.
“Are you hungry? I’ll roast some meat for you.”
Su Ye had been staring blankly at the flames. Hearing his words, she turned toward him in surprise.
“You learn so fast. You figured it out after watching only once. What a smart snake.”
A trace of warmth flashed through Han Zheng’s eyes.
“Mm.”
Then he skillfully skewered the meat and began roasting it over the charcoal fire.
The firelight danced within the cave.
For a while, neither of them spoke.
The atmosphere was peaceful and gentle.
After some time, a faint aroma began to rise from the roasting meat.
Su Ye finally spoke.
“Han Zheng, tell me about this continent.”
Han Zheng slowly began:
“The Beastman World is divided into nine major regions:
Cangmang Plain Continent, Shadow Forest Continent, Blazing Flame Continent, Canglan Sea Continent,
Ten-Thousand-Cliff Wind Continent, Withered Bone Sand Continent, Spiritwood Marsh Continent, Snowbound Extreme Continent, and Nine Heavens Divine Continent.
“The place we’re currently in is the Cangmang Plain Continent.”
While roasting the meat, he continued explaining:
“I haven’t traveled much to the other continents.
As for this continent, it contains many tribes.
The strongest is the Golden Lion Tribe in the north.
Next are the Silver Wolf Tribe and the Black Tiger Tribe.
Each tribe has clearly defined territory, and the distances between them are quite large, so they rarely interact.”
“Besides that, there is another type of beastman—the wandering beastmen.”
Han Zheng lowered his voice.
“They survive without belonging to any tribe.”
Su Ye sighed.
Even the beast world had orphans?
After thinking for a moment, Han Zheng continued.
“The female who caused trouble for you today belongs to the Black Tiger Tribe.”
Thinking about what had happened during the day, Su Ye couldn’t help frowning.
“Years ago, I was injured while hunting in the Mist Forest. I recovered here, and after my injuries healed, I settled down permanently.
Although this place isn’t far from the Black Tiger Tribe, it’s still some distance away.
The place where I found you unconscious last time was closer to the Black Tiger Tribe, but it was still quite far.
Judging from your physical condition, it doesn’t seem possible that you traveled such a long distance by yourself.”
Thinking back to the scene from earlier that day, a trace of coldness flashed through Han Zheng’s eyes.
If she hadn’t gone there herself, then there was only one possibility.
Su Ye also looked at him silently, screaming inwardly:
Someone is always trying to harm me!
However, compared to that, she cared more about whether Han Zheng could fight.
She wanted to visit the Black Tiger Tribe.
Right now, she knew absolutely nothing about her situation.
Since the Black Tiger Tribe was likely where she had come from, perhaps she could uncover some clues there.
But whether it was dangerous, and whether they could leave safely if danger arose, depended entirely on whether her newly acquired beast husband was strong enough.
Thinking of this, Su Ye asked:
“Han Zheng, what are your abilities?”
“Ice and Space abilities. I’m currently Rank Nine.”
“Does everyone have abilities?”
Han Zheng patiently explained:
“Most male beastmen awaken abilities around one year of age.
Some awaken one ability, while others awaken two.
It depends on talent and inheritance from their parents.
Female beastmen who awaken abilities are extremely rare, and the timing isn’t fixed.
Some don’t awaken until after becoming mates. Sometimes the energy of one of their partners’ abilities happens to stimulate the dormant ability within them, causing it to awaken.
Females with abilities are incredibly precious.
Most live on the distant and mysterious Nine Heavens Divine Continent.
Though there are always exceptions.”
…
The firelight glowed warmly.
Han Zheng’s cool, steady voice slowly told the story of the world.
As Su Ye quietly listened, the unfamiliar Beastman World gradually began taking shape in her mind.
The beast meat roasted slowly over the charcoal.
Fat dripped onto the coals with sizzling sounds, and the rich aroma spread through the cave.
Looking at Han Zheng’s stunning profile, Su Ye silently gave him another point in her heart.
He could cook.
He could fight.
He was handsome.
The Beastman World wasn’t actually that bad.
Han Zheng focused intently on roasting the meat.
The firelight illuminated the sharp contours of his face, and his pale skin made his features appear even more exquisite.
The wandering beastman who usually seemed cold and distant now had eyes filled only with tenderness.
Every one of his actions revolved around Su Ye.
“Oh, right.”
Su Ye suddenly spoke softly.
“Han Zheng, how strong is a Rank Nine beastman?”
Han Zheng glanced at her before continuing to roast the meat.
“The ranks of beastman abilities range from Rank 0 to Rank 9.
The late stage of Rank 9 is the pinnacle of ability users.”
!!!!
Su Ye’s eyes lit up with excitement.
That powerful?!
The moment she arrived, she had picked up a Rank Nine Han Zheng.
How was that not a golden finger cheat?
Han Zheng smiled at her reaction.
His hands never stopped working.
He tore off the most tender piece of the freshly roasted, fragrant meat and brought it to her lips.
“Eat first. It’s easy to get hungry at night.”
Su Ye opened her mouth and took a bite.
She really did need to eat more.
This body’s condition was frighteningly weak.
She became short of breath after walking only a few steps.
Watching Su Ye eat the meat in big bites, the corners of Han Zheng’s lips unconsciously lifted.
Being mated didn’t feel bad at all.
With roasted meat still between her lips, Su Ye’s eyes darkened thoughtfully.
What kind of scenery existed across those nine continents?
