Chapter 3: She Is Different From Before

Wen Nanxi explained softly, "I found them in the ancient forest."

Su Muyao's expression shifted. "Then after we finish eating, can you accompany me there?"

Wen Nanxi's eyes, as gentle and beautiful as a painting, shimmered with light as he replied softly, "Alright."

This was the first time she had mentioned going to the forest; he would protect her.

Seeing that Wen Nanxi had not moved his spoon, Su Muyao urged, "Eat while it's hot. I can't eat this much, and it would be a waste if it goes uneaten."

"And use it as an opportunity to taste my cooking."

Wen Nanxi did not move.

Su Muyao suddenly remembered that it was she who had drugged the food she gave to Xiao Jihan yesterday, intending to use the effects of the medicine to facilitate a physical relationship between the two.

It was no wonder Wen Nanxi was now afraid to eat the food she provided.

Her lips twitched stiffly as she said, "Um, don't worry. I have no ulterior motives toward you all right now. There is no medicine in the food."

Upon hearing this, Wen Nanxi spoke, "Okay!"

Originally, Wen Nanxi felt that all this food should be reserved for Su Muyao.

Previously, whenever food was scarce, they would always ensure Su Muyao was full first, and only eat if there were leftovers.

As Wen Nanxi elegantly picked up his spoon and took a sip of the soup, a look of surprise instantly crossed his face.

Noticing his expression, Su Muyao asked, "How is the taste?"

A delicate, soft light appeared in Wen Nanxi's clear and gentle eyes, and his entire aura softened, gaining a touch of poetic, ethereal beauty.

He said softly, "It's delicious!"

Su Muyao flashed a shallow smile. "Then drink it all. Once we find more food in the mountains, we'll make more delicacies."

She currently had five beast husbands by her side. Two claimed to be out hunting for food exchanges but often disappeared.

Only three appeared before her frequently.

Among these three, only Wen Nanxi had a relatively good attitude toward her and did not reject her proximity so much.

Of course, the two shared no intimate relationship.

At most, if she arranged something, he would help her do it.

Therefore, if she needed protection to go into the mountains, she could only call upon Wen Nanxi.

She still understood a fundamental principle: if you want a horse to run, you must first feed it!

Seeing the smile on Su Muyao's face and meeting her clear, clean eyes, Wen Nanxi's beautiful eyelashes fluttered. After a moment of hesitation, he added, "I have never eaten food like this before."

Su Muyao knew that the culinary culture of the beast world was backward, and the variety of foods people could recognize was limited.

There were certain foods that people wouldn't even recognize even if they were right in front of them.

She happened to be heading up the mountain to look for them.

The beast world had one advantage: the environment and climate were unpolluted, there were many primeval forests, and resources were abundant.

To others, this cold environment was a place of exile.

But to her, this was the place with the most abundant resources.

"If you like it, as long as I find the ingredients, I will cook it for you often."

Although she could dissolve her relationship with them in three months once her strength recovered, she couldn't let them loathe her so much.

Otherwise, once the relationship was severed, she might be the first person they wanted to kill.

Hearing these words, Wen Nanxi's expression changed. "Mistress, you need not work so hard."

Listening to him, Su Muyao knew that even if she did something, they might not believe her; they might even think she was plotting something else.

Su Muyao didn't bother to explain further. In any case, they would understand in time. Time reveals a person's true heart!

After breakfast, Wen Nanxi cleared the table, chairs, and dishes.

Even while doing these chores, his every movement exuded an air of nobility and elegance.

After heading out, Wen Nanxi transformed into his original snake form. "Please climb up, Mistress!"

Su Muyao knew Wen Nanxi intended to carry her to the forest on his back.

She sat directly onto his snake body.

Wen Nanxi then carried her toward the forest.

As they passed through the tribe, she saw many caves and stone houses.

Some female beasts were sitting by their doors, basking in the sun and chatting in a lazy manner.

Most of the male beasts had gone into the forest to hunt.

When people saw Su Muyao, they all showed expressions of surprise.

"No way? Su Muyao actually went out?"

"Doesn't she hate snake beasts the most? She never lets this beast husband of hers take his original form."

"I don't know. I heard that yesterday her snake husband was about to die, and she used her powers to save him."

"Really? How can a female beast have powers? Unless she has the abilities of a witch doctor, but witch doctors are all male beasts."

"Everyone saw Wen Nanxi's injuries yesterday; even the witch doctor couldn't do anything..."

Many female beasts watched Su Muyao sitting on the snake, filled with astonishment, gathering together to discuss.

Su Muyao ignored their discussions.

Once they left the tribe, Wen Nanxi increased his speed. His snake body leaped upward, appearing as if he were flying through the air.

Su Muyao could only hold onto Wen Nanxi tightly.

She could feel that the moment she hugged him, his snake body stiffened.

Wen Nanxi nearly fell from mid-air.

His speed increased even further. Upon reaching the area with the red fruits, he quickly set Su Muyao down and transformed back into human form.

He remained as gentle and elegant as ever, though the tips of his ears were slightly flushed.

"These are the red fruits."

Su Muyao's eyes lit up when she saw so many tomatoes.

However, without tools, there was no way to carry so many red fruits.

She had a space in the apocalypse, but she couldn't feel it now and didn't know if it had disappeared due to the transmigration.

Or perhaps she needed a specific time or trigger to awaken it.

She could only find some vines in the vicinity and said, "Wen Nanxi, can you help me get some vines?"

"Alright!"

After Wen Nanxi brought her some vines, Su Muyao sat down and began weaving baskets and panniers.

She was very skillful, and her weaving speed was fast.

Before the apocalypse, she lived in a technological era, but having grown up in a village, she had learned to weave these things with her grandparents and had acquired many traditional skills.

As Wen Nanxi watched Su Muyao's movements, his eyes, like a painting, seemed to ripple with moonlight and the beauty of lakes and mountains.

They became deep and shimmering.

He asked softly, "Is Mistress weaving something?"

"Yes, weaving baskets and panniers to hold these red fruits."

"If you find it boring, you can wander around the vicinity."

"But if I encounter danger, I might have to call you over to protect me."

The implication was that he shouldn't wander too far, so that if she called out, he could arrive in time.

Wen Nanxi nodded. Since there was no food at home, he would look around; perhaps he could hunt some wild animals for food.

After Wen Nanxi left, Su Muyao began picking the tomatoes and putting them into the baskets and panniers.

While she was busy, Su Muyao suddenly sensed a dangerous aura. She turned around and saw a massive beast, huge in size and covered in thorns.

It attacked directly toward Su Muyao.

Su Muyao let out a loud cry, "Wen Nanxi!"

As she shouted, Su Muyao leaped up and quickly climbed a nearby tree.

When Wen Nanxi arrived and saw Su Muyao's actions, a look of astonishment appeared in his painted eyes.

He remembered that Su Muyao could never climb trees.