Chapter 200 - 202: Bai Meng’s Confession

Chapter 200: Chapter 202: Bai Meng’s Confession

Su Luoluo was a little surprised to see Bai Meng again.

She hadn’t seen him in a long time, not since Su Yang had fallen ill. It was as if he had vanished from the tribe.

She had even wondered if he had already left the Wolf Clan Tribe.

But seeing Su Zhao acting as usual, she figured she was probably overthinking it. He might have just been busy with his own affairs.

He suddenly grabbed her hand. Su Luoluo was taken aback. "Can I help you with something?"

To break through to the next Beast Rank sooner, Bai Meng had been cultivating diligently day and night. He had even forcibly suppressed his thoughts of Su Luoluo.

He hadn’t seen Su Luoluo in a very long time.

He remembered clearly: as of now, he had gone fifteen sunsets and sixteen moonrises without seeing her.

Her figure was still as lovely as ever. Her lower abdomen was slightly swollen, but the curve was gentle.

Her eyes were much larger than before, and the bridge of her nose seemed more defined.

The sight of her was enough to make his nose bleed.

He’d heard from Su Zhao that she was now the leader of a tribe.

’The woman I love is truly amazing,’ he thought. ’It hasn’t even been that long, and she’s already reached a new level.’

Fortunately, he wasn’t too late. The Heavenly God had blessed him; he had successfully broken through the Fourth Rank this morning and was now a Fifth Rank White Tiger.

The moment he advanced in his Beast Rank, he came looking for Su Luoluo.

He couldn’t help but feel a thrill of excitement.

Gazing at the face he had longed for day and night, he swallowed hard. He took the Bone Hairpin from within his robes, placed it in Su Luoluo’s hand, and said proudly:

"I made this Bone Hairpin using the latest Fire Technique. I hope you like it."

"Huh?"

Su Luoluo was surprised to see the Bone Hairpin. ’Why is Bai Meng suddenly giving me a gift?’

She hesitated for a moment, then looked at him. "What’s this for...?"

Lost in his own emotions, Bai Meng didn’t notice the surprised expression on Su Luoluo’s face at all.

He gave her a simple, honest smile and said with pride, "Luoluo, I’m a Fifth Rank White Tiger now."

Su Luoluo nodded and said lightly, "Congratulations, that’s very impressive!"

Hearing praise from his beloved, Bai Meng’s face broke into a wide grin. He cleared his throat, about to say something.

But Su Luoluo spoke first. "But what does that have to do with the Bone Hairpin?"

’He advanced his Beast Rank, so why is he giving me a gift?’

Bai Meng stiffened at her words. He had been so obvious. ’Could it be that Su Luoluo still doesn’t understand my intentions?’

"You... you don’t understand how I feel?" Bai Meng asked, looking at Su Luoluo in surprise.

Su Luoluo was speechless.

’He’s never said a word about it, so how am I supposed to know what he’s feeling?’

Su Luoluo was about to retort when her eyes swept over the smooth, ivory-white Bone Hairpin. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught the look of anticipation on Bai Meng’s face.

It was the same expression she thought she had just seen on Fu Feng’s face.

He looked the same way when he gave her the Iron Stone.

’Could it be...’

’No way. Bai Meng actually has feelings for me?’

’Didn’t my true appearance scare him away long ago?’

’So what’s all this about now?’

Su Luoluo really couldn’t figure it out.

Sure enough, just as the realization dawned on her, his next words came out, full of earnest emotion. "I like you, Luoluo. Can I form a Contract Totem with you? This Bone Hairpin is made from my own White Tiger rib. I used the Fire Technique to shape and polish it. It can protect you in your daily life, and it’s a symbol of my affection."

"A r-r-rib!"

’Doesn’t it hurt, dude?’

’He pulled out his own rib just to make a hairpin.’

Su Luoluo found it hard to comprehend.

"Host, the ribs of a White Tiger are special. They are lords of heaven and earth, and their ribs possess a natural spiritual quality. If an ordinary person obtains one, it can help them avoid disaster."

The system chimed in at the right moment to educate Su Luoluo.

Su Luoluo listened to the explanation. Although she now knew the item was precious, she still found it hard to understand.

"But aren’t they in pain if they’re missing a rib?"

"Rest assured, Host. This rib is a bone that was shed from his skeleton when his body was remolded during his Beast Rank breakthrough. It doesn’t have a significant impact on him."

’Well, that makes more sense.’ Otherwise, Su Luoluo would have found the whole thing too insane.

While Su Luoluo was conversing with her system, the men hiding in the bushes were watching with faces full of fury.

"That Bai Meng looks so honest, but he’s giving her his own rib. He’s got quite a few tricks up his sleeve!" Mo Xuan said indignantly.

"Hmph, the White Tiger Clan only ever gives their ribs to their own females. He’s really playing his cards well," Fu Feng added, equally displeased.

’How could a rib be better than my stone? The sentiment of ’you are in me, and I am in you’ is so much better.’

"I was wondering why we hadn’t seen that kid in so long. I thought we scared him off last time, but it turns out he was just hiding away to break through his Beast Rank," Mo Xuan said, then added more.

"I wonder if Su Luoluo will agree?" Fu Feng muttered.

Luan Ting shook his head. "Luoluo won’t. I’m sure she’ll refuse."

"That’s not a given. Didn’t things with him also go quiet last time?" Xiao Ye said pointedly, shooting a sideways glance at Xi Yi.

Nantu rarely spoke, but he chimed in, "I trust Luoluo too. Bai Meng is good-looking, but Luoluo isn’t the type to accept just anyone. If she had any interest, she would have agreed long ago. She wouldn’t have rejected so many offers."

Hearing this, Xi Yi let out a soft laugh. "Is that so? You have that much faith in her? What if she’s just playing hard to get?"

"Impossible. She’s not that kind of person," Nantu immediately denied.

Xi Yi narrowed his eyes. "Perhaps. But first she found Si Cheng, and now Bai Meng is pursuing her. Her romantic prospects seem to be blossoming. I’m quite curious to see what choice she’ll make."

’This little female of his seems to be quite popular.’

Su Luoluo was completely unaware of the discussion happening behind her back.

After the system’s explanation, knowing how rare the Bone Hairpin was, she felt even more strongly that she couldn’t accept it.

’Accepting it would be the same as taking on another Beastman husband.’

She didn’t even like Bai Meng. Besides, she already had five Beastman husbands, plus a pending Xi Yi, which was already more than enough to handle.

Keeping things balanced between them was already incredibly difficult. She didn’t want to complicate things any further.

She pushed the Bone Hairpin back to him and refused, "This Bone Hairpin is too valuable. You should give it to someone else. I have no use for it."

Bai Meng looked at the rejected Bone Hairpin and shook his head. "It’s not about being valuable or not. It’s just a hairpin. Please, Luoluo, just accept it!"

’A hairpin made from his own rib isn’t valuable?’

Su Luoluo imagined pulling out one of her own ribs to make something. The very thought was agonizing.

"Bai Meng, this hairpin is made from your rib. It’s not appropriate for me to accept it. Please, take it back!"

After speaking, Su Luoluo paused, then added, "We’re not a good match. You should look for other excellent females. They might be a better fit for you."

"No, I think you’re a perfect fit," Bai Meng said, pushing the hairpin toward her again.

Su Luoluo pushed it back once more, stating firmly, "I still don’t think we’re a good fit."

"Why not?" Bai Meng asked, looking at Su Luoluo with confusion.

"You..."

"I’m already a Fifth Rank White Tiger, so I can protect you. I’m no worse than your other Beastman husbands. I’m tall and handsome, I’m strong, I can hunt, and I can build houses. If there’s anything you don’t like about me, I can change."

Before Su Luoluo could finish her sentence, Bai Meng cut in, rushing to speak.