Surviving in the Beast World with a System

Chapter 497 - 385: Wu Yue’s Strange Hobby

’A Pure Human army?’

Yuan Lang frowned.

’I’ve definitely considered this. But if I want to have a hand in the tribe’s decisions and enact change, my current status isn’t high enough.’

His well-defined hand suddenly clenched into a fist. It was empty, yet he squeezed as if crushing something, the force making the veins on his arm stand out.

"First, we need to produce Bows and Arrows that the Beastman Warriors can use so we can safely get through this year’s Beast Tide.

If winter is a bit more relaxed, we can start by gathering some Pure Humans for training."

Wu Yue looked at him. "The best way is to train an initial group of Pure Human Warriors. Once the rest of the tribe sees their combat prowess, I bet tons of them will be scrambling to join."

Yuan Lang shot the young female opposite him an appreciative glance. "Your brain is actually pretty useful sometimes."

Even though the Beastman’s tone was complimentary, Wu Yue didn’t feel the least bit happy.

’What does he mean, "actually pretty useful sometimes"?’

’Is he insulting me, or is he insulting me?’

"Is that some kind of blatant sexism?"

Yuan Lang chuckled. "Not at all. I’m being completely sincere in my praise."

As he spoke, he fixed his deep, earnest eyes on her.

Wu Yue could practically read the message in his eyes: ’See? Look at my sincere little puppy-dog eyes.’

’For crying out loud, talk about putting on the puppy-dog eyes!’

Seeing that the pots and bowls on the table had been wiped clean, Wu Yue raised an eyebrow. A strange sense of satisfaction settled over her.

The Beastman across from her might have eaten with an aristocratic air, but at the end of the day, he was just a fancy glutton. He hadn’t left a single drop of broth in the pot.

She shot the Beastman a disdainful look. "You eat so much. Who could possibly afford to keep you fed?"

She even shook her head with an affected sigh. "It’s just so, so much."

It was the first time anyone had ever told him he ate too much. Yuan Lang’s handsome face froze for a second. He glanced at the pot and basin on the table, which together were easily the size of two of his heads...

He then proved, once again, that being thick-skinned was a chronic condition that could flare up at any moment. "I used to be full after just a few pastries. It must be this body that has an unusually large appetite."

’The young female doesn’t know how much I used to eat anyway. I can just blame it all on the original owner of this body!’

The Beastman’s tigerish face was full of smug satisfaction. ’I’m a genius.’ He felt so clever he could have stood there with his hands on his hips in triumph.

As night fell, Yuan Lang dutifully prepared to take his leave, but the young female across from him had a strange look on her face.

"It’s getting late..."

Yuan Lang’s heart gave a few loud thumps. THUMP, THUMP, THUMP. "So?"

Seeing the way his Adam’s apple bobbed in his throat and the tense muscles of his arms, Wu Yue raised an eyebrow. "Aren’t you forgetting something?"

In the moonlight, the smile on the young female’s face seemed to glow, and even the curve of her slender cheeks looked as if it were wrapped in a soft halo.

It made Yuan Lang’s already fluttering heart beat even faster.

He couldn’t help but recall his old comrades discussing the ways of married couples. It seemed that upon saying goodbye, one was supposed to give their beloved a hug, or perhaps...

At some unknown thought, the Beastman’s usually cool and handsome face began to feel hot.

His gaze toward the young female across from him grew heated as well.

"Is this... really appropriate?"

’Although we’ve both come to this world, where males and females can be together as long as they like each other and can do... certain things... before officially mating. We aren’t natives here, after all. Our thinking is still somewhat conservative.

But...’

The corners of Yuan Lang’s lips curved upward. ’If the young female doesn’t mind, then it would be unbecoming of me to act as coy as a maiden.’

With that, he took a deep breath and stepped forward. His deep eyes met the glistening gaze of the young female before him. "What is it you want?"

’A hug... or a kiss...?’

The General from a feudal dynasty was still a bit bashful when it came to such matters.

Wu Yue stood up. Since the Beastman was already leaning forward slightly, her movement instantly closed the distance between them until their breaths mingled.

Yuan Lang stared at the young female’s delicate features and held his breath. He had the sudden urge to press a hand to his chest; his heart was pounding so violently he was afraid it might just leap out.

"It’s so late. Shouldn’t you wash the pot and basin before you go?"

Yuan Lang felt like a freshly fired brick that had just been tossed into a river. With a loud TSSSS, all his wonderful fantasies evaporated into steam.