The next morning, the members of the Eagle-owl tribe in Saint Nazaire prepared to move out. The beasts of flight had their own ways, and their method of spreading the news was faster and would reach a wider audience.
As the only one who knew the route, Ian went to the Snake King valley to transmit Gu Mengmeng’s message to the snake beasts, who then also helped to spread the word that she was offering a reward for finding those treasures..
At the same time, news that the Messenger of the Beast Deity Gu Mengmeng had received Snake’s Tear of the Beast Deity, and ascended the position as Saintess of the Snake King valley was also announced.
Gu Mengmeng’s move sent forth the new attitude that the Snake King valley was no longer a taboo place, but was under her protection. Whoever dared to invade the Snake King valley must first overcome Wabei, and then ask for her permission.
As such, the notorious Snake King valley once again became a hot topic of discussion.
Under the cooperation of the Bird tribe and the Snake tribe, Gu Mengmeng’s message had spread throughout the entire Beast World within 10 days.
Everyone had their own dreams.
Beasts were no different.
As the outside world started bustling about to seek out the treasures, Gu Mengmeng went about settling more practical matters.
She had been to visit Chixuan, who had indeed woken up.
That perverted Cole was treating Chixuan exceptionally well. He not only coaxed him to eat to drink, he brought him along on hunting expeditions to teach him some skills. He took good care of him, and if not for the difference in species, outsiders would have taken Cole to be Chixuan’s real father.
All the same, if Gu Mengmeng came to visit Chixuan alone, Cole would welcome her with open arms and treat her with great hospitality. However, if someone else accompanied Gu Mengmeng, whether male or female, Cole would hide Chixuan away and she would not be able to see him for the next few days.
After that happened a few times, Gu Mengmeng understood Cole’s intentions.
“You have come.” Cole smiled warmly, as if he had been awaiting his wife to return from shopping at the market.
Cole no longer looked like a stray beast since he started taking care of Chixuan, but this only raised Gu Mengmeng’s guard against him. No matter how nice he appeared, Gu Mengmeng would never speak a single word towards him.
Going right past Cole, Gu Mengmeng entered his cave. Chixuan was taking an afternoon nap and felt the incoming presence of someone. He immediately raised his head and ears vigilantly towards the entrance of the cave. After recognizing his mother, he relaxed and started howling until Gu Mengmeng sat beside him and he could snuggle into her arms.
Chixuan had yet to evolve and was the only one of her sons to still be in beast form.
Having been through Cole’s training, he had become stronger and his fur gleamed. Chixuan’s eyes were also spirited and he was obviously being treated well. Nonetheless, Gu Mengmeng still felt she had let her son down.
Kissing Chixuan, she said, “Your brothers all miss you. Wait for mother to gather the treasures, then I will bring you back to reunite with everyone.”
“Wooooo~”
This was her own son but Gu Mengmeng couldn’t understand what he was saying.
Cole brought over a bowl of fruit and placed it beside Gu Mengmeng. He completely didn’t mind her coldness. “The dry season is almost here. Have you prepared your water sources?”
Gu Mengmeng treated Cole as empty air. She refused to eat anything he offered and never answered his questions. She just concentrated on holding her son, looking him over and kissing him.