Chapter 40

Upon hearing this, Ye Baizhi’s expression shifted slightly. Her understanding of the Beast Continent was quite shallow. The only information she had came from the memories of her past self. And even back when her past self lived in the imperial city, she hadn’t learned much. So when she heard Xue Youchen mention this, her curiosity was piqued. “What kind of race are you talking about?”

“The Enchanter Demon tribe!”

The name struck Ye Baizhi as odd.

“Demon?”

She was puzzled. She hadn’t expected there to be demon-like beings in the Beast Continent. She had assumed it was only beastmen and magical beastmen.

Seeing the confusion in Ye Baizhi’s eyes, Xue Youchen understood that she wanted to know more. So he patiently explained, “Yes, they were called the Enchanter Demon tribe—the earliest living race to exist in the Beast Continent.”

“They excel in sacrificial rites, divination, witchcraft, and medicine, possessing knowledge that spans from astronomy above to geography below. Their sacrificial methods could connect with divine beings and receive their guidance, and they were once known as demigods.”

“They were once the beings worshiped by the beastmen of Beast Continent.”

“It is said that long ago, many gifted beastmen on Beast Continent would seek to study, and the Enchanter Demon would only teach certain medical practices.”

“It is rumored that the medical techniques currently held by doctors in various tribes all originate from the Enchanter Demon’s teachings. However, the Enchanter Demon’s medical knowledge was vast and profound, and what the current doctors have grasped is merely the surface of their wisdom.”

“Moreover, with the downfall of the Enchanter Demon, many of their medical skills have already been lost.”

“This race may be too powerful, perhaps even able to communicate with divine beings. Their unique constitution and bloodline make it extremely difficult for them to have offspring. Thus, they use spirit-testing stones to select highly fertile female beasts, ensuring the birth of new heirs for the tribe. However, it is said that only males can inherit the lineage.”

“The secrets hidden within their clan remain unknown to outsiders.”

“All that is known is that this race is extraordinarily mysterious and powerful.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Baizhi felt a ripple of shock in her heart. She had never expected such legends and rumors about the Enchanter Demon tribe. Yet, hearing Xue Youchen speak of it, it seemed entirely credible. If Ye Wulan was truly a surviving member of the Enchanter Demon tribe, then it would be beyond extraordinary. Why would someone so powerful come to the rabbit tribe?

She didn’t believe he had come specifically for her, since Ye Wulan arrived in the tribe years ago—long before she had crossed over, and before her predecessor had returned to the tribe. Perhaps it was simply that the previous doctor had happened to save him.

Suddenly struck by a thought, Ye Baizhi asked, “So the spirit stone used to test fertility also comes from the Enchanter Demon tribe?”

“That’s right. That type of testing stone indeed originates from them.”

“It was created by their people, and they are the most familiar with its usage.”

Hearing this, Ye Baizhi fell into deep thought. She couldn’t help but recall what Ye Wulan had told her that night.

Ye Wulan had said that she possessed divine conception abilities, which was why the testing stone had failed to react—unable to produce a result.

At that thought, Ye Baizhi’s heartbeat quickened. She pressed her lips together, her expression troubled.

Noticing her unsettled expression, Xue Youchen felt both heartache and guilt. He reached out and pulled her into his embrace, his voice gentle. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said those things.”

Xue Youchen feared his words had frightened Ye Baizhi.

Ye Baizhi shook her head. “No, I was just… surprised.”

Another thought surfaced, and Ye Baizhi placed her hand on her abdomen before looking up at Xue Youchen. In a soft voice, she said, “Xue Youchen, can I ask something of you?”

Her words made Xue Youchen feel as if a needle had pierced his heart—sharp and painful. He lowered his voice, as if lowering himself as well. “Ah Zhi, don’t say ‘ask.’ Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do it.”

“Whatever you desire, if I have it, it’s yours.”

His gentle voice carried a hint of vulnerability.

Ye Baizhi had never seen Xue Youchen like this. He had always been proud and distant. She didn’t want to hurt him in any way. And in truth, he wasn’t wrong—she had been the one to approach him first.

“It’s not that,” she said. “I just wanted to ask… Before the child is born, could we not tell anyone? Not even the people of the Snow Wolf tribe?”

Xue Youchen gently removed a fallen leaf from her hair and replied in a clear, soothing voice, “Alright, I promise you.”

Ye Baizhi blinked. “You’re not even going to ask me why?”

His expression remained as tender and affectionate as ever. “Ah Zhi, if you want to tell me, you will. If you don’t, I won’t ask.”

He still carried the same respect for her.

Ye Baizhi stood on her tiptoes and wrapped her arms around his neck. “Xue Youchen, why are you so good to me?”

Though their time together had been brief, she found herself struggling to resist the feelings stirring within her. What was she going to do?

“Hmm,” he murmured, “I only want to be good to you.”

A wave of sweetness rose in Ye Baizhi’s heart. “Xue Youchen, you’re so good to me. I don’t even know how to repay you!”

She truly didn’t know how to return his kindness. She didn’t concern herself with what was right or wrong—she only knew that he was good, and she wanted to do something for him in return.

Xue Youchen gazed at her deeply, his voice carrying a trace of restraint. “Ah Zhi, there’s no need to repay me—just never leave me.”

Ye Baizhi paused for a moment before understanding the weight of his words. She reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist. “Alright!”

Xue Youchen spoke again, “Ah Zhi, whatever you want, I’ll give it to you.”

Ye Baizhi thought for a moment before responding, “I want you to care about only me—forever.”

Her tone carried a playful hint of affection as she spoke.

Xue Youchen smiled. Normally, he was cool and distant, but even the faintest smile from him held a brilliance like a hundred blooming flowers as if the ice had melted into spring. In that fleeting moment, his elegance was breathtaking.

Ye Baizhi couldn’t help but marvel—Xue Youchen truly was striking. No wonder so many female beasts were drawn to him. Yet his beauty, his presence, was entirely different from Ye Wulan’s.

With gentle sincerity, Xue Youchen spoke. “Ah Zhi, it is my honor.”

Ye Baizhi could feel how much he cared for her. Leaning softly against his embrace, she explained, “Actually, I love our child very much. That’s why I don’t want anyone to know about his existence yet. I worry that someone might try to interfere.”

“So I thought… it’s best not to announce it for now. I want to protect him.”

“Even the slightest danger must be guarded against.”

Ye Baizhi realized she had taken Ye Wulan’s warning to heart. She was fearless on her own, but now that she carried a child, she had grown more cautious. Even though her wood-based abilities had reached the first level, they seemed more focused on nourishing her body. She had dreamt of a soft, adorable little snow wolf—so irresistibly cute that her heart melted.

She had to protect him. And she could sense that the little snow wolf had inherited her wood abilities. It also seemed to possess the snow tribe’s ice abilities. Because in the dream, when playing with her, the little snow wolf had demonstrated both.

This revelation left Ye Baizhi stunned. From what she knew, no beast on the continent had ever possessed two entirely different elemental abilities.

With this thought, Ye Baizhi asked, “Do you think beast cubs born in this world could ever have dual elemental abilities?”