Chapter 129: I'm Pregnant
"What would you like to eat? I'll have the kitchen prepare something for you."
"Just anything will do. I... I don't have much of an appetite."
After Si Ye left, Sang Luo sat on the bed, staring blankly towards the doorway, a sense of loss washing over her as she touched the side of her neck. That night, in the throes of passion, he had bitten her neck, giving her his soul mark.
For these male beasts, when it comes to love, once they've made up their mind, it's the only one. That's why they readily give their soul mark so easily.
But that time... she had planned it in advance. Their relationship wasn't a natural progression, born of deep affection. Perhaps it wasn't even his wish. She had forcefully taken his essence... Si Ye still felt that he had been impolite, and felt guilty towards her, wanting to take responsibility.
For the first time, Sang Luo felt truly sorry for a male beast.
She had been too hasty and reckless this time.
Contrary to his outwardly flirtatious and unrestrained appearance, Si Ye valued the steadfastness of relationships, which, on the contrary, meant that he was not a good choice.
...
Si Ye was halfway back from the kitchen when someone from the clan leader's residence called him away.
Inside the hall.
Si Jiong sat on one side of the Arhat bed, with small tables in between displaying fruit platters and tea. Beside her was a fair-skinned, slender female in blue, chatting and laughing.
As soon as Si Ye entered, he saw them both.
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the blushing female, before walking straight to the opposite side of the bed. He casually poured himself a cup of tea. "Mother, what is it you called me here for?"
"I should have told you last time, but you left in too much of a hurry. I forgot to introduce you. This is Yao Nuan, a noble from a branch family of the Bixi. I intend for you two to marry."
Si Jiong took Yao Nuan's hand and smiled at Si Ye, "That marriage arrangement between you and Bai Wan back then was my recklessness. I know you want a partner whose heart and eyes are only on you. Although Xiao Nuan's talent is slightly inferior to Bai Wan, she is gentle, cute, and has no other admirers around her. You will definitely like her."
Yao Nuan also gave a polite greeting, smiling gently, "Brother Si Ye, I wonder if you still remember when we were little? I was playful when I was young, and once trespassed into the Southern Shore Mist Forest. I was almost eaten by a Star Beast, but you saved me..."
Si Ye looked at her, saying nothing, his face devoid of emotion.
He had traveled far and wide, and the number of people he had killed and saved was countless. He wouldn't remember such trivial matters.
Yao Nuan pursed her lips, looking a little sad and disappointed, but forced a smile, "I have admired Brother A'Ye for a long time. I fell in love with you since then. I... I can swear to the Beast God! If we two form a good relationship, I will only ever have you as my male."
"Look, what a good little female."
Si Jiong took Si Ye's other hand, wanting to bring their hands together, "Ye'er, you are not old, but your talent is too high, making it difficult to conceive offspring in the future. Our two families should finalize the marriage as soon as possible. This matter cannot be delayed."
Si Ye withdrew his hand and stood up, refusing, "Yao Nuan is a good female, but Mother saw someone by my side at the banquet, and I have already mated with Luo Luo. I will not look for other females."
"That won't do."
Si Jiong's face changed immediately, "A low-level beast race female of unknown origin, incapable of bearing offspring, I absolutely do not agree to you being with her."
"What if I don't want to?"
Si Jiong slammed the table, "This is not a matter of whether you want to or not. As the young master of the Bixi clan, your most important responsibility is to expand the Xuanyuan clan and breed outstanding offspring as soon as possible to expand the family's power!"
Si Jiong was overjoyed and worried when she saw Si Ye's strength growing day by day.
The stronger the strength, the more difficult it is to conceive offspring. Si Ye is a pure-blooded Bixi, and is the most satisfactory heir in her heart. If he really reaches the Emperor rank without any offspring, then her lineage will truly be hopeless.
"...Mother, you should understand me. I have always hated being forced by others."
Seeing his face turn cold, Si Jiong felt a pang of fear. The relationship between the mother and son had barely improved... Si Jiong sat back on the couch, gave Yao Nuan a look, signaling her to retreat first, then turned to Si Ye and said kindly, "Listen to Mother's advice. If you really like that little female, you can take her in. Mother won't break up you and the female you like, but you need to marry another outstanding female from our clan. Even if you don't like her, it's fine as long as she can give birth to children."
"In Mother's eyes, is affection so cheap that it can be used at will? Even tied to offspring, forcing two people to share one husband? This is unfair to both Luo Luo and Yao Nuan. I only have one heart, and I can't divide it into two. I have chosen Luo Luo as my partner, and I will only love her in this life. My offspring will only be born by her." Si Ye drank the tea in his cup in one gulp, placed it on the table, his handsome face frighteningly cold, "Mother and I are ultimately not on the same path."
Seeing him turn and leave, Si Jiong couldn't recover for a long time, knowing that it was useless to say more.
Her son's stubborn and loyal nature... truly followed his father.
Back then, Fei Li almost broke off his relationship with her when he found out that she had concubines at home. It was only after she tried to keep him that he stayed...
"Enough, all of you leave. Let this Queen rest alone for a while."
Si Jiong rubbed her forehead in a headache, waving her hand to dismiss the servants.
...
"What did your mother want with you?" Sang Luo noticed that Si Ye's face was always bad whenever he came back from the clan leader's side, thinking that the relationship between the mother and son was truly regrettable.
"It's nothing. We'll leave tomorrow."
"Okay." A deadly wave of hunger struck her stomach. Sang Luo sighed, "Do you still have any King-level beast crystals on hand?"
"I have plenty in my space." Si Ye had saved up a lot of wealth over the years of adventuring.
After eating a few King-level beast crystals, the hunger in her stomach didn't lessen much.
Si Ye took out a dozen more King-level beast crystals and fed them to her, along with many natural treasures, finally calming her stomach.
Seeing Sang Luo's ravenous appearance, Si Ye was a little worried, reaching out to touch her head, "Are you injured? Are you sick?"
She was consuming more beast crystals than he usually ate. In Si Ye's mind, only when severely injured would one need to replenish a large amount of energy.
Sang Luo took his slender, beautiful hand and rubbed it on her soft belly, "Don't worry ~ I'm not injured, it's just that you may have to work harder in the future, find me more beast crystals and natural treasures, the more the better!"
"Okay." Si Ye didn't think much of it, casually agreeing.
His gaze fell on Sang Luo, looking at her charming face, recalling the enchanting night... his Adam's apple bobbed, and he lowered his head to kiss her lips.
Men are naturally proficient in such matters. Compared to his awkwardness that night, his kiss this time was passionate and alluring, making half of Sang Luo's body numb.
While passionately kissing her, Si Ye reached out to untie her robe, his large hand stroking her fair and smooth waist, gently caressing it.
"Luo Luo, I want you."
Sang Luo woke up, "I'm afraid... I can't."
"Why?" His voice was hoarse with aroused desire.
Sang Luo whispered in his ear, "I'm pregnant."
