Translated by Eve

　　Edited by Kara

　　Although he knew Sui Yuan wasn't actually the least bit injured, Zhao Xihe still acted excessively, placing him down very carefully on the softest pelt carpet.

　　Bai quickly took over, taking over the most advantageous spot that was previously occupied by Zhao Xihe, and began to check Sui Yuan's wounds. Meanwhile, although Zhao Xihe was rather discontented, he still slightly made way. After all, he knew that if Bai didn't check him over, he would not let the matter drop. Therefore, he was too lazy to do such meaningless actions.

　　Xiao Hei also came over with a "wuwu." However, he was un.o.btrusively blocked by Zhao Xihe. He could give the protagonist gong and shou some face, but where did this pa.s.serby come from? And, he wants to rub against Sui Yuan?!

　　Xiao Hei raised his head to look at Zhao Xihe. He immediately shrunk back in fear when facing the other's icy eyes and ran away with his tail between his legs.

　　Meanwhile, Lei also did not stay idle. He had a careful eye over Zhao Xihe's every movement. He naturally noticed how the other had frightened Xiao Hei.

　　It had to be said that the Crystal Beast's illusion skill was very powerful. Furthermore, Bai did not dare to casually touch the seemingly fierce-looking wound on Sui Yuan.

　　After giving the other a general look-over and confirming that Sui Yuan's wounds had been dealt with appropriately, Bai's gaze towards Sui Yuan became increasingly tender. Just as Bai reached out to rub Sui Yuan's head, he suddenly saw a gray pup that looked just like him move out from underneath of Sui Yuan.

　　Bai："……！！！！！！"

　　He widened his eyes. Bai's first reaction was that Sui Yuan unexpectedly had had a child! However, very soon, he realized that this wasn't possible. He had been aware of every single one of Sui Yuan's actions—he knew him like he knew the back of his hand. No female beasts had come close to him. Furthermore, he hadn't gone missing long enough for a child to be born. It was clear that he had been thinking too much. It was just that this pup was too similar to Sui Yuan when he was young. It was like they had gone back in time.

　　"This pup is…" Bai looked inquiringly at Sui Yuan, wanting an answer.

　　However, Sui Yuan only tilted his head and gave him a puzzled look. Not being able to communicate was honestly too good. When he didn't know how to explain, he could just pretend he didn't understand!

　　While Sui Yuan was pretending to be dumb, Zhao Xihe had already long since thought up of an explanation. He calmly answered Bai's question, "Is this pup not your pack's? When I found him, he had this little thing with him."

　　Bai, who had the question turned back onto him, was dumbstruck. While he was puzzling over this, the person he was asking was logically even more puzzled, so he could only stuff this question down his stomach for now and choose an appropriate explanation to persuade himself, "It's probably a pup from another pack that had gotten lost. Hui probably jumped into the ice cave to save it…."

　　——As for whether there was another group of animals just like this and why such a young pup would get stranded, there was no need to look into such matters so deeply….

　　Sui Yuan："……………………………………"

　　——Although this reasoning sounds so glorious and righteous, I had just slipped and fallen in a moment of carelessness….

　　Even if Bai blamed this little thing for Sui Yuan's heavy injuries and near death, his conscientiousness made him feel responsible for it. Furthermore, it looked just like Sui Yuan, making Bai feel an innate sense of goodwill towards it.

　　Bai reached out to the Crystal Beast, wanting to pick it up. Moreover, the Crystal Beast always like people as pure as Bai, so it acted lovably and did not reject. It was just a pity that it happened to see Zhao Xihe's menacing expression just as it was about to be picked up by Bai and immediately evaded the other's touch with tears, maintaining a certain distance from him.

　　Bai, who was "disliked," felt rather awkward. However, he understood the dependency the pup would hold towards Sui Yuan. He stood up and turned to look at Zhao Xihe. He decided to first deal with this love rival of his, "Again, thank you for saving Hui. However, this winter is very long. We are already strapped and have no food to repay you with or things to entertain you with…."

　　Zhao Xihe furrowed his brows as if he didn't understand Bai's erudite words. Therefore, Bai directly tore off his pretense of cordiality and spoke words with the intention of ushering the other out, "You should go back to your group. We cannot provide you with food."

　　Zhao Xihe's expression was puzzled. He then slightly raised the corner of his lips and spoke rather satirizing, "I can find my own food. I can even provide for him. After all, it is the responsibility of every male to provide for their mate, no?"

　　"What——!" Bai was very shocked. He was just about to refute when he saw that Zhao Xihe didn't pay him any mind. The other turned around and left the cave. He then spread his wings and soared into the sky.

　　Clearly, he had intended to chase him out. Instead, the other took the chance to announce his owners.h.i.+p. Bai felt very gloomy. He also didn't believe in Zhao Xihe's boasts. It was not spring right now, when resources were abundant. Their pack's male beasts could run about for an entire day, and it still would not be for certain that they would come back with prey. Zhao Xihe on his own…how would that be possible?!

　　It was just unfortunate that while Bai's thinking was correct, reality would give him a heavy blow. A moment later, Zhao Xihe unexpectedly came back with some prey. It was also a rather impressive prey.

　　When Zhao Xihe carried the prey into the cave, he attracted the gazes of all the beasts. How long had they gone without seeing meat?! Only, even if the delicious scent of flesh encircled their noses, and their stomachs were gurgling, no beast dared to act blindly without thinking. First of all, they were afraid of Zhao Xihe's strength. Second of all, they knew that it would not be easy to steal the "guest's" prey.