After The Soft And Cute Beauty Marries The Wolf King - Chapter 36

Anyway, as they bumped and bumped, Lang Sa also jumped into the narrow pool.

 

It couldn’t be said whether it was intentional or purely coincidental, but in any case, the size of this pool was more than enough for two people—not just more than enough, but even sufficient for doing a bit more.

 

Wolves absolutely did not have a hobby for soaking in hot springs; their inherent vigilance kept them constantly alert, unable to relax.

 

Lang Sa was no exception. While warm springs were enjoyable for Xie Zhiqing, they were not for the Wolf King.

 

After messing around briefly, Lang Sa stopped. He held Xie Zhiqing close to the edge of the pool, closed his eyes like the person in his arms, enjoying the spring water. However, once his eyes were closed, he unintentionally focused all his attention on his ears, which made him more tired.

 

He decided to open his eyes and simply focused on watching Xie Zhiqing.

 

Unexpectedly…

 

In just the blink of an eye, Xie Zhiqing had fallen asleep again.

 

Lang Sa: “?”

 

It wasn’t… that intense just now, was it?

 

He glanced down and realized he hadn’t even…

 

Once again, he began to suspect whether Xie Zhiqing was ill.

 

“Xiao Qing’er, wake up?” Lang Sa patted his shoulder gently, calling him softly, “Xiao Qing’er, wake up. If you’re sleepy, go back to sleep.”

 

Xie Zhiqing blinked his eyes drowsily, didn’t speak, and instinctively leaned against Lang Sa’s neck.

 

“Lang Sa,” Xie Zhiqing mumbled, “Did I fall asleep again?”

 

Lang Sa lightly furrowed his brows and said, “Yes, you fell asleep again. What’s wrong with you? I’ll call the doctor tomorrow. We can’t delay any longer.”

 

He rarely showed such a serious expression to Xie Zhiqing. At this moment, Lang Sa finally revealed some of the majesty and decisiveness of a Wolf King. He pinched Xie Zhiqing’s cheek and said, “I won’t believe you anymore when you say ‘it’s nothing.'”

 

Xie Zhiqing exclaimed in pain and grabbed Lang Sa’s hand away from his face, softly pleading, “But I really don’t feel uncomfortable…”

 

Lang Sa made a sound, his eyebrows raised high. “You’re still trying to argue?”

 

Xie Zhiqing blinked and remained silent.

 

Later, Lang Sa lifted him out of the crude hot spring pool, dried him off, and they returned home together.

 

As before, Lang Sa carried him on his back along this pitch-black road.

 

However, this time, the journey home was exceptionally quiet—Xie Zhiqing was sleeping again.

 

Initially, Lang Sa felt helpless, but as time passed, he became increasingly worried.

 

What on earth was wrong with Xie Zhiqing…

 

He had dozed off in the hot spring pool for a while, then slept again on the way home. By the time they returned home, Xie Zhiqing had only briefly awakened before falling asleep again.

 

Lang Sa lay beside him, chin propped on his hand, looking complex.

 

The Little Prince slept deeply through the night, while the Crown Prince almost didn’t close his eyes at all. Throughout the entire night, he kept thinking about which tribal clan nearby had the best medical skills.

 

Once he had the doctor come to see Xie Zhiqing the next day, he planned to set off to fetch the most skilled doctor in the world to take a good look at Xie Zhiqing!

 

Perhaps because he had slept too long the previous day, Xie Zhiqing woke up unusually early the next morning.

 

Being spoiled by Lang Sa, now Xie Zhiqing’s natural waking time had even shifted to noon.

 

Upon opening his eyes and seeing the sky just starting to brighten, Xie Zhiqing felt a strange sense of unfamiliarity in his heart. He stretched lazily, yawning as he sat up—

 

Then he turned his head and saw Lang Sa staring at him.

 

Xie Zhiqing’s yawn paused halfway.

 

Lang Sa’s expression was actually very poor—having not closed his eyes all night, he had thought about all sorts of messy things. At times, he worried Xie Zhiqing might die, while other times he fretted over Xie Zhiqing being half-dead and barely alive.

 

By the end of the night, Lang Sa had even wondered if Xie Zhiqing was fated to not escape this calamity. After finally managing to bring him to safety before the situation in Anyu Country, was he now going to die from illness…

 

After thinking all night, he felt mentally and physically exhausted. Judging by his complexion, he looked even worse than Xie Zhiqing, who was suspected of having a serious illness.

 

Comparatively, Xie Zhiqing, the supposed patient, appeared surprisingly spirited. His face was warm, his big eyes blinked and gleamed, with a misty sheen in them. After a good sleep, even his tone of voice sounded sweet.

 

Lang Sa sighed heavily, then rolled out of bed.

 

“I’ll go find the doctor,” he pointed at Xie Zhiqing, “You stay put and don’t go anywhere!”

 

Still worried, he decided to have Ateus come over to keep an eye on him. However, after waiting half a day and Ateus still hadn’t shown up, Lang Sa was furious, pacing around the house, cursing, “This little wolf cub! I swear it’s completely turned against me!”

 

Xie Zhiqing obediently lay in **, the blanket pulled up to his chin, only revealing a small delicate face. He weakly said, “Ateus seems to have been busy lately… It hasn’t come by for several days, haven’t you noticed?”

 

Now that he mentioned it, Lang Sa also felt like it had been several days since he’d seen Ateus. Annoyed, he ran his hand through his hair and said to Fu Fu, who was playing in the corner, “Then you watch him!”

 

Fu Fu: “?”

 

Xie Zhiqing couldn’t help but smile wryly.

 

“Lang Sa, Lang Sa.” Xie Zhiqing extended a finger and motioned the Wolf King over, calling softly.

 

With a grim expression, the Wolf King walked over to the bed and sat down beside the blanket.

 

“What is it?” he asked.

 

Xie Zhiqing pursed his lips and smiled, using his finger to gently scratch Lang Sa’s hand back. “Don’t worry. I know my body, I really am fine.”

 

“Okay.” Lang Sa responded quietly, leaning down to gently touch foreheads with him, his expression finally softening, “I’m going to find the doctor. When I come back, you stay here, understand?”

 

Xie Zhiqing nodded obediently, “Okay!”

 

There were no doctors on the prairie—among the beast races, it was survival of the fittest, and sick wolves found it hard to survive in the wild. They adhered to such natural laws, not attaching much importance to life or death.

 

However, Lang Sa absolutely couldn’t accept such survival laws being applied to Xie Zhiqing.

 

He took along his two most trusted attendants, leaving the prairie together to find the doctor, and also arranged for several people to watch over him and Xie Zhiqing’s home. The last person was sent to find Ateus.

 

After making these arrangements, Lang Sa hurriedly left on horseback with his two attendants to find the doctor.

 

However, not long after they had left, Lang Sa suddenly tightened the reins, and the little brown horse abruptly stopped.

 

He turned to look into the distance—

 

There, unexpectedly, was Ateus’ figure.

 

Lang Sa felt anger rising within him.

 

When he wanted to find Ateus, he couldn’t find it anywhere. Now that he was about to leave, it followed!

 

“Go back and guard Xiao Qing’er. Why did you follow?!” Lang Sa shouted.

 

However, Ateus, who had always been loyal and obedient, completely ignored its master’s command this time. It swiftly ran towards Lang Sa, kicking up dirt under its paws.

 

It stopped in front of Lang Sa’s horse, anxiously raising its head to look at the Wolf King.

 

Lang Sa’s brow furrowed slightly, and he impatiently clicked his tongue, saying, “Why did you follow? Can’t you tell what’s urgent and what’s not? If there’s something, why must you tell me right now—”

 

His voice abruptly stopped.

 

Ateus was still anxious, taking two steps forward again, its right front paw nearly touching the horse’s hoof. Its posture seemed as if if Lang Sa didn’t dismount, it would slap its paw on the horse’s leg.

 

The people on horseback still couldn’t believe it: “What? Are you saying Xiao Qing’er, he… he…?”

 

Ateus was almost frantic, digging its four paws into the ground with a loud clatter.

 

“…” Lang Sa finally dismounted.

 

He still wore a face of confusion and disbelief, squatting down to meet Ateus eye-to-eye, solemnly saying, “Ateus, you’re not joking with me, are you?”

 

Ateus was so angry it banged its head against Lang Sa’s shoulder.

 

Lang Sa didn’t dodge and took the headbutt.

 

Standing up from the ground, he remained shocked, murmuring to himself, “Xiao Qing’er, pregnant…?”

 

Lang Sa’s mind was in chaos.

 

He looked up at the sky, feeling like the sun had suddenly split into two. He shook his head, feeling a buzzing in his ears.

 

He could “hear” the thoughts of wolves; he almost never misunderstood what they were trying to express—previously, Tannis’ lengthy narrative about Lang Xiao’s matters, he hadn’t missed any detail.

 

Moreover, he and Ateus had grown up together from a young age; Ateus had even been separated from his body!

 

He couldn’t misunderstand Ateus’ meaning…

 

Lang Sa hesitated before telling the two attendants who had come with him, “You, continue with the original plan, go find those reliable doctors, and bring them back to see the queen as soon as possible. I, I…”

 

He was so shocked he stammered.

 

Lang Sa pressed his chest, not wanting to say anything more, waved his hand to dismiss the two attendants, and took Ateus back home.

 

He even forgot to lead his own horse!

 

On the way back, Ateus remained quiet, obediently following behind, but Lang Sa couldn’t care less.

 

He kept thinking, was it Ateus who had gone mad, or was it himself?

 

If Ateus had lied to him, he absolutely wouldn’t believe it. Moreover… this was absolutely not something that could be joked about.

 

So, could it be that Xie Zhiqing really…?

 

Lang Sa’s breath hitched.

 

It wasn’t impossible! After all, after all… Xie Zhiqing’s body was unique.

 

But, but… something still didn’t seem quite right. Even if… well, even if there was that possibility, how could Xie Zhiqing be pregnant?

 

Xie Zhiqing, Xie Zhiqing he…

 

Stop, stop. Lang Sa stopped himself from continuing to think further, quickly clearing his mind of inexplicable images and scenes.

 

He felt a bit dizzy.

 

Then he thought again—

 

Ateus was a beast, inherently more sensitive to the coming and going of life. It could sense it in advance, so it wasn’t impossible…

 

Once this possibility was known, and considering Ateus’ previous actions, everything seemed to fall into place.

 

Lang Sa stopped in his tracks, shook his head, and once again confirmed with Ateus, “Ateus, you wouldn’t joke with me about something like this, right?”

 

As he said this, he dangerously narrowed his eyes.

 

Ateus leaned over, rubbing against his trouser leg, its expression deadly serious. It bit Lang Sa’s pants with its sharp canine teeth, leaving four holes.

 

Lang Sa cleared his throat, quietly saying, “I understand.”

 

He quickened his pace, rushing towards home.