Rest (1)

The group ran to the village without stopping. Chen Hanchen and Liu Feng were used to running while holding baggage, they ran swiftly and stable like they were not carrying people on their backs. The two on their backs didn't feel any tremors and continued to sleep comfortably.

Bai Yuan was a demon beast, his body and stamina were more robust than humans. He could run for hours while holding Yan Xiu on his back. A short trip from the forest to the village was nothing for him. When they reached the village's entrance, Bai Yuan nodded at them and went away. He went straight home so that Yan Xiu could rest better on the bed.

Xiao Musheng nodded, Liu Feng and Chen Hanchen said some parting words before following Xiao Musheng into the village.

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Bai Yuan quickly reached home, he went upstairs and entered Yan Xiu's room. Yan Xiu already showed him around the house but he forbid Bai Yuan on entering his parent's room. Bai Yuan gently laid down Yan Xiu on his bed. He slowly takes off Yan Xiu's weapon holder so he could sleep more comfortably.

He once saw Yan Xiu takes it off so He knew how to do it. His thick fingers could unexpectedly execute gentle movements. Yan Xiu turned on his bed and reached out for his hugging pillow. Looking at the peacefully sleeping Yan Xiu, Bai Yuan went out silently and went toward his bed outside the house.

Bai Yuan quickly went to sleep when he laid down, the cool breeze and gentle rustling of leaves lulled him to sleep.

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Back in the village, Xiao Musheng ordered Liu Feng and Chen Hanchen to take the kids on their back to their home and to assure their families that they were fine. They went away after bowing to Xiao Musheng. When they were out of sight, Xiao Musheng went toward the Lu's home.

"Head hunter, hello!"

"Good evening, head hunter!"

"Head hunter, thank you for your hard work!"

Every villager who saw Xiao Musheng greeted him as they pass by. Young and old, they all greeted him. Xiao Musheng nodded at them and waved back. The relationship between the villagers and the hunters was good as the hunters frequently provided free meat to the village.

Xiao Musheng reached Lu's butcher very soon. Lu Rianli was sitting leisurely outside his house, his eyes closed as he enjoyed the cool breeze and the beautiful sight of the sunset. A rare smile appeared on Xiao Musheng face as he called out.

"Brother Rianli." (XM)

"Oh, Brother Musheng." (LR)

Lu Rianli stood up and gave Xiao Musheng a bear hug. They patted each other in the back.

"It's been a while since you came. Come come, let's go inside. I just got some good tea." (LR)

"Then I'll be intruding." (XM)

The two of them went inside with Lu Rianli's hand on Xiao Musheng's shoulder. Inside the house, Xiao ShanShan was reclining on a chair. A warm blanket draped on her shoulder. She was focused on her hand that was knitting baby clothes. Her stomach was still flat and yet, she already impatient and started knitting a pink colored baby clothes while rubbing her stomach from time to time.

On the table, in front of her was a plate with slices of red-colored fruit which she ate in between. She was so focused that she only became aware of the approaching Lu Rianli when Lu Rianli ran in front of her.

"Aiya, Shan'er, I told you it's cold outside. You should stay inside the room. And don't tire yourself knitting clothes, don't we still have Hao's old baby clothes? We can just use those." (LR)

Said Lu Rianli as he persuades Xiao ShanShan to put down the knitting needles. But Xiao ShanShan just looked at her husband with no intention of putting down her needles. She was exasperated by her husband overprotectiveness. At first, she felt cared for by it but after a week It was getting annoying.

While she knew Lu Rianli was just worried for her but it was too much.

"Husband, please stop. I'm not cold, I have a blanket with me and just a little knitting won't tire me. I'm fine, okay? And we can't use Hao'er old clothes." (XSS)

Lu Rianli was still frowning with worries.

"I just worried about you. Why can't we use Hao's old clothes?" (LR)

"I have a feeling that the one inside is a girl." (XSS)

Said Xiao ShanShan while smiling as she rubbed her belly. Hearing the word "girl" Lu Rianli grew excited. While it was just a feeling, just dreaming about having a cute daughter rather than a stinky boy was enough to put Lu Rianli in a good mood. Looking at the couple who forget about his existence and went into their own world, Xiao Musheng couldn't help but coughed to remind them that he was around.

As expected, the husband and wife snapped out of their fantasies and blushed when they looked at Xiao Musheng.

"It's good that you two are getting along but please do mind your surroundings." (XM)

Xiao Musheng said as he smiled.

"Aiya, big brother Musheng, please sit." (XSS)

Xiao ShanShan put down her needles and was about to stand up but Lu Rianli and Xiao Musheng quickly stopped her.

"Shan'er, you need to move slowly." (RL)

"Yes, please be careful, little sister. You don't need to stand up, just sit and relax." (XM)

"Then… please excuse me from greeting you while sitting down." (XSS)

Said Xiao ShanShan as she bowed a little.

"I already told you, don't be so formal, little sister. Since you call me big brother, you can be more casual toward me you know?" (XM)

Xiao Musheng smiled and sat down. Lu Rianli them went to the kitchen to prepare some tea. Xiao ShanShan wanted to make the tea but was refused by Lu Rianli.

"Ah, dear let me do it." (XSS)

"No, it's okay. You just sit down, okay?" (LR)

While Lu Rianli was making tea, Xiao Musheng looked at the red fruit on the table.

"Do you like the Danur fruit?" (XM)

"Oh yes. It makes my body and belly feel warm, I like it very much. Thank you, big brother, for the fruit." (XSS)

"I heard it was good for nourishing a pregnant woman and her baby. I'll search for more later, so don't hold back and eat as much as you want." (XM)

"Then I won't. Thank you, big brother." (XSS)

Xiao Musheng chatted with Xiao ShanShan and sometimes made her laugh. When they felt a little dry in their throat, Li Rianli came back with a tray of fragrant tea and some snacks.

"Come come, let's moisten your throat first before we talk some more." (LR)

Lu Rianli poured the tea onto their glass, Xiao Musheng brought the tea to his mouth and smelled the tea's light scent first before drinking it.

"Good tea." (XM)

Praised Xiao Musheng. The three then talked a little more before Xiao Musheng stated the reason he went to Lu's house.

"I have a dismantling work." (XM)

"Then, let's go to the butcher room." (LR)

Lu Rianli placed the used glasses to the kitchen before going to the butcher room with Xiao Musheng. Xiao ShanShan stayed in the room, continuing her knitting.